From daily inconveniences to near-complete reliance on external aid for disaster recovery, the people of Nepal are tragically underserved by their government. Arguably, the country does not have much further to fall before it earns the label “failed state.” The 2015 earthquake was supposed to be a wake-up call, but while the rest of the world hears the ring, Nepal’s leaders remain asleep.
“On the brink of failed statehood.” Policy Forum (Australian National University), 1 June 2016, with Asit K. Biswas.
http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/one-year-of-aid-but-little-progress-in-nepal
“One year of aid, but little progress in Nepal.” Business Times (Singapore), 17 June 2016, with Asit K. Biswas.
NUS news page:
http://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news/one-year-of-aid-but-little-progress-in-nepal/
PDF: Nepal earthquake progress (Business Times)