Pakistan: A flood of restrictions

IPN Opinion article

Author: Ali Salman

Pakistan’s horrific floods have been compounded by horrific mismanagement and then by regulations that make it harder to save the victims and start reconstruction. The solution is more freedom, not more restrictions, says this widely-experienced Pakistani economist and consultant – citing practical precedents.

Stolen African medicines

IPN News coverage

Julian Harris discussed the issues surrounding African medicines “going missing” on World Today, BBC World Service, last night.

China pushing water uphill

IPN Opinion article

Author: Caroline Boin

China has a water crisis, ranging from flood to regular drought, but the Three Gorges Dam did not prevent the current murderous floods and an even bigger project will not guarantee fresh water to the dry north: China needs a dose of Chile.