Pearls of Wisdom – Nelson Mandela
“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living” – Nelson Mandela
Posted: 3rd February 2012
Allow for Private Education Initiatives
Education is traditionally valued as a social good. Yet, the economic necessity in expanding higher education in the developing world makes it essential for every one of us to re-think the current practice.
Down through recorded history the private sector has driven economic growth through innovation, which in turn, drives human and social progress — from the industrial revolution to the IT revolution.
I invite policy makers and opinion leaders in Indonesia to review the following article from the Harvard Business Review regarding the value that (supplementary) private education initiatives can bring to emerging nations. The article demonstrates the direct correlation between investment in higher education and economic growth and subsequently for social progress. Emerging economies however require increasing government investment in infrastructure and civic and social services – these stretch the budget available for education. The private sector can bridge the gap, increase educational opportunities while creating the skilled workforce needed to keep pace with growth.
Posted: 22nd February 2012
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Indonesia’s Merchant Class
I ran across the following article in the Jakarta Globe the other day.
Posted: 6th February 2012
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First World vs Emerging – Attitude
My last posting titled “Indonesia: A History of Missed Opportunities?” discusses an interesting observation on why as a country we are rich, but as a people we are still poor, through the lens of institutional economics. Related to that posting, I thought you would enjoy this light-hearted and fun post I found that reveals 9 principles that help make the impossible possible.
The post defines and discusses differences between rich and poor countries. What makes the two different? Is it because the rich countries are blessed with natural resources and poor countries are not? Is it because of a distinct arch in history, growth and maturity that a country has risen above the curve while others have not?
Have a look and let me know what you think.
To start the presentation just click on the slide below.
Enjoy …
Posted: 23rd January 2012
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