Tag: Policy Making
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Committee Overload Hinders Government Service Delivery
Background: A government saturated with committees Many governments around the world rely on committees to vet policies, oversee implementation, and ensure stakeholder input. Recent commentary from political analyst Rui Tyitende highlights a recurring problem in several administrations: the system is overloaded with roles and committees to the point that work duplicates itself, causing delays and…
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As a stubborn PM dug in, one Jewish leader had his ear
Where stubborn resolve meets quiet influence In politics, rhetoric often dwarfs the real work of governance: listening, negotiating, and building alliances that endure beyond a single news cycle. The phrase “dug in” signals resolve, but it is the people who stay in the room after the cameras fade who determine the direction of policy. This…
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New York City Hall to Welcome Campaign-Style Organizing under Mayor Mamdani
New Initiative Aims to Redefine Public Participation In a bold move that blends campaign-era energy with municipal governance, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Friday the creation of a new office of “mass engagement”. The initiative is designed to institutionalize the kind of broad, participatory outreach that characterized his campaign, turning it into a routine mechanism…
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KP CM Afridi Criticizes Behind-Closed-Doors Anti-Terrorism Decisions
KP CM Afridi Criticizes Behind-Closed-Doors Anti-Terrorism Decisions In a move signaling growing discontent with centralized policy-making, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has criticized anti-terrorism measures that were devised “behind closed doors” and subsequently imposed on the province. Afridi’s remarks underscore a pressing question facing many regional governments: how can counterterrorism policies be effective if…
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Why a Letter to Anthony Albanese Could Empower Labor MPs on Gambling Reform
Context: A Cross-Channel Call for Change In a political landscape where party discipline often silences dissent, a letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese from an Independent MP could become a catalyst for substantive debate on gambling reform. The gist is simple: allow Labor MPs a free vote on legislation aimed at banning or tightening gambling…
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Harnessing New Economic Indicators for Sustainable Business
Introduction to New Economic Indicators In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, timely information is essential for investors and policymakers. Traditional financial reports and broader economic indicators, such as the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), often lag behind, leading to challenges in making informed decisions. To bridge this gap, the emergence of new economic indicators offers a promising…