Arun Maira

Arun Maira is a thought leader on social and economic development and transformational change and leadership.

Climate Change: Can Today’s Societies Make Big Choices?

Innovations in public decision-making and consensus-building require a richness of participation and inclusion, not just tech tools.

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The Problem With Direct Democracy: The Case of California

Direct democracy is now easier than ever. But raw public input without first improving democratic processes is dangerous.

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The Architecture of Democracy’s Processes

It is not enough for a democracy in the 21st century to make decisions by up-down majoritarian votes.

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Can Technology Facilitate Democracy? The Case of India

Technology might help countries like India with government services, but it’s no silver bullet for the business of governance.

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India: Economic Future and Coalition Politics

Despite the desire for strong leadership, India still fears the autocracy of single-party rule and a powerful central leader.

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India: Learning to Collaborate, Learning to Implement

Will India’s policies and projects move forward or be mired in contentiousness and confusion?

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India: Inclusion, Governance and Enterprise Strategy

Rethinking three dimensions of India’s future.

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Three Scenarios for India’s Future

What are the steps required for India to have a brighter future?

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Planning for the Future of Democracy: The Four L’s

In the battle between governments and markets, can global problems be solved by localization, lateralization, learning and listening?

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