Beyond Good Governance
Governance is a familiar word in public discourse. Over time, the idea of good governance has become widely accepted as the standard that governments should aspire to. Transparency, accountability, efficiency,…
Nagaland must circulate its own economy
In Nagaland, discussions about economic growth often focus on exports and external markets. Whether it is pineapple, kiwi, handicrafts or non timber forest products, the familiar refrain is that exports…
Dzukou Valley Deserves a Global Place
Few landscapes in the Northeast evoke the same sense of awe as Dzukou Valley. With its rolling green hills, seasonal flowers, and pristine streams, the valley has long been regarded…
The Paradox of Nagaland Agriculture
It goes without saying that farming remains the mainstay of a large section of the Naga people. The Government of Nagaland has, accordingly, established multiple agriculture and allied departments, along…
Democracy Without Dissent
An âoppositionlessâ Assembly raising questions addressed to the Speaker, with not a single opposition member in the House, is unexpected and hardly acceptable in a true democracy. Yet in Nagaland,…
Rethinking How We Give
There is a beautiful phrase that says, âWhat we give does not always return, but what we give is always what we are.â It is a reminder that giving is…
Does Nagalandâs Sandalwood Craze Merit a Policy?
In recent years, Nagaland has witnessed a growing craze for sandalwood plantation. Unlike tea, rubber, coffee and oil palm, which have at various points received state backing and promotional support,…
Free The Next Generation
Mokokchung, like many remote districts, faces undeniable physical challenges. Difficult terrain, limited connectivity and constrained infrastructure have slowed growth for decades. Yet the most stubborn obstacle is not geographic. It…
Conservation Funding and the Question of Intent
Nagaland today stands at the centre of multiple high value conservation initiatives. The JICA supported Nagaland Forest Management Project, the World Bank funded ELEMENT program and the ongoing KfW-funded Forest…
Lamentations for Integrity Lost
We live in a society so rotten with corruption that morality has become extinct. People wander shamelessly in search of easy money and selfish gain, quick to grovel before the…