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Ethics in administration: Status and problem The Historical Context India has witnessed a long history of unethical practices in the governance system. Kautilya’s Arthashastra mentions a variety of corrupt practices in which the administrators of those times indulged themselves. The Mughal Empire and the Indian princely rule were also afflicted with the corrupt practices of … Read more
The Vital Backbone: Understanding Statutory Bodies and Their Role in Governance Statutory bodies, often referred to as quasi-governmental organizations, play a crucial role in the intricate machinery of modern governance. They are entities established by legislation, granted specific powers and responsibilities to fulfill a particular public purpose. This article delves into the world of statutory … Read more
Social Values Social value is the term used to describe the additional value created as an indirect result of a publicly funded service being delivered. For example, a homelessness organisation funded to provide hostel space for the homeless may create additional value by also providing routes into EMPLOYMENT and training for its service users. Or, … Read more
The Second Assessment Report of the IPCC: A Turning Point in Climate Science The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is a scientific body established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988. Its primary mission is to provide comprehensive assessments of the scientific, technical, and socioeconomic information … Read more
The Shadowy World of Tax Havens: A Deep Dive into Global Tax Avoidance The term “tax haven” conjures images of secretive offshore islands, hidden bank accounts, and wealthy individuals dodging their financial obligations. While this caricature may hold some truth, the reality of tax havens is far more complex and insidious, impacting not just individuals … Read more
The Bhakti Movement in Indian history represents a movement that popularized devotional surrender to a personally conceived supreme God. Its origins are traced to the Brahamanical and Buddhist traditions of ancient India. It was in south India that it grew from a religious tradition into a popular movement based on religious Equality and broad based … Read more
Important aspects of governance, Transparency and Accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. link for e-governence https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_FR6Jkv0z2cTXdyZ2JYS0NOdDQ/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_FR6Jkv0z2cT1QwVExqcDVxWFU/edit?usp=sharing link for yojna covering almost all the topics is https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_FR6Jkv0z2cRWVXcnZlc29halk/edit?usp=sharing , Governance is the process of overseeing and directing an organization. It involves setting goals, developing … Read more
Case Study 11: Aniket is working as a peon in DM’s office. Task of raising flag over the office building every morning and taking it down every evening was done by Aniket due to shortage of staff, although it is not part of his official job description. Years ago, Aniket’s best friend was murdered during … Read more
Accountability: The Keystone of Effective Governance Introduction Governance, in its essence, is the framework through which power is exercised and decisions are made within a society. It encompasses the institutions, processes, and actors that shape the direction and management of a nation, organization, or community. At the heart of effective governance lies accountability â the … Read more
