Pakistan’s people have been unable to see the fruitful results of democracy as it has sporadically been overthrown by the army. Pakistan needs an accountable and participatory democracy that delivers for the people, writes Asim Nawaz Abbassi, 27, a Correspondent from Islamabad, Pakistan. Democracy is a most basic and beautiful form of government, but there …

“Accountable democracy is democracy that delivers” Read More »

Social and economic conditions contributed to a surge in crime in Nigeria, but Musa Temidayo, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria says that crime prevention involves strong homes and communities and accountable government. The problem of crime has harassed society down through the ages. The struggle between law observance and anti-social behavior is as old …

“A call for action on crime prevention” Read More »

With leaders across the globe under scrutiny on the public stage  Ishan Agarwal, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kolkata in India, takes a look at the qualities that define inspired and effective leadership. “A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we …

“Leadership is different from management” Read More »