Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah

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Mar 28, 2024 | newstatesman.com | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah

Returning to think tanking after 15 years away, I am struck by how wide the chasm between political rhetoric and the mechanics of delivering on policy objectives has grown. Think about the gap between the Rwanda plan and what is really needed to address irregular migration, or the difference between promises to solve the housing crises and what is actually being done.

Dec 13, 2023 | theguardian.com | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah

Creating an independent development ministry was a signature first move of the Blair government in 1997, generating much-needed momentum in the global fight against poverty that lasted for more than a decade. When David Cameron’s coalition became the first government in the world to legislate for 0.7% of gross national income to be spent on aid, Britain was seen by many as a “development superpower”.

Dec 13, 2023 | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah

Creating an independent development ministry was a signature first move of the Blair government in 1997, generating much-needed momentum in the global fight against poverty that lasted for more than a decade. When David Cameron’s coalition became the first government in the world to legislate for 0.7% of gross national income to be spent on aid, Britain was seen by many as a “development superpower”.

Oct 19, 2023 | theguardian.com | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah

Much hope is being pinned on the opening of the Rafah crossing to allow aid into Gaza from Egypt. But 20 truckloads isn’t going to come close to addressing the humanitarian catastrophe we’re seeing unfold in this besieged strip of land. Joe Biden, Rishi Sunak and other world leaders need to be calling for an immediate ceasefire and for unfettered, safe access for humanitarians to provide relief and repair essential services.