Economic growth through the democratic process

A close study of the declared broad and basic objectives of most governments would show that in the economic field the objective is an adequate increase in the national product with full employment, so as to secure a definite and marked improvement in the living standards, particularly of the low income groups.

Full Story

Making poverty history: ICT4D's enormous potential unfulfilled?

The Australia-based Foundation for Development Co-operation's Executive Director, Beris Gwynne said that the existence of poverty on such a scale that is evident today is an affront to human civilisation.

Full Story

Point of view: The war is not the solution...

The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, issuing a statement to the local and International media on the aftermath of the suicide attempt on the life of the Army Commander expressed concern about the future of the 'Peace Process'.

Full Story