Accelerating India's Development Quotes

“Put simply, it is easier to build new schools and advertise pictures of opening ceremonies than it is to ensure that children are learning.”
― Karthik Muralidharan, Accelerating India's Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Effective Governance

“From a citizens’ perspective, public employees are the main embodiment of the state. However, contrary to popular belief, India has too few of them, with only 16 public employees per 1000 people, compared to 57 in China, 77 in the US, 111 in Brazil and 159 in Norway (see Chapter 3). The motivation and accountability of existing staff is also weak. Frequent transfers of senior officials and district and block-level officers contribute to poor management of public systems. Government employees are also poorly trained and have limited opportunity and incentives to upgrade their skills. These weaknesses have contributed to a gradual atrophy in the core capabilities of both Central and state governments”
― Karthik Muralidharan, Accelerating India's Development: A State-Led Roadmap for Effective Governance