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The War on Poverty during COVID-19: 3 Strategies for Governments to Use

Aug 26, 2020

The War on Poverty during COVID-19: 3 Strategies for Governments to Use

Francois Gerard, Clement Imbert and Kate Orkin recommend that developing nations provide social protection to their most vulnerable citizens through broad ‘safety nets’ during the COVID-19 crisis. They outline three strategies governments can use. COVID-19 lockdowns, across the globe, have carried heavy economic costs, but those in developing countries have been hit particularly hard because of lower income levels and larger unorganised economic sectors (in India, this compri

Why India Should Consider Compulsory Licensing For COVID-19 Related Drugs

Aug 3, 2020

Why India Should Consider Compulsory Licensing For COVID-19 Related Drugs

As part of our continuing series on healthcare, here is an explainer on Compulsory Licensing, its pros and cons, what other countries are doing and where we are at now. With the ongoing public health emergency in India - the COVID-19 pandemic, overcrowded hospitals, a shortage of medical equipment and an ever-rising case count - any feasible measures that may ease the burdens of the people must be considered. No drug has been specifically identified as being able to treat COV

Indian States Are Going Under. What Does This Mean For Us?

Jul 14, 2020

Indian States Are Going Under. What Does This Mean For Us?

M. Govinda Rao and Arjun Srinivas each examine the precarious financial situation of Indian states and the implications of this. Here are key takeaways from two pieces, by M. Govinda Rao and Arjun Srinivas, that tell you what Indian states are going through financially and what this means for us as a country and people. - The Covid 19 Pandemic and resulting lockdown in April led to a large and sudden shortage of revenue inflow for State Governments. Economic slowdown prior to

Questions for the 15th Finance Commission to Answer

Jun 16, 2020

Questions for the 15th Finance Commission to Answer

The 15th Finance Commission is expected to submit its five year report. Read on to know how and why this is important, especially for centre-state relations and a list of questions the commission will have to confront. The bulk of the responsibility to fight the virus is upon the states. This battle has exponentially increased their expenditure burden. Meanwhile, revenues have been hit by the various phases of lockdown. Against this backdrop, the 15th Finance Commission is ex