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🌟 Transformative Leadership in Bureaucracy: The Impact of IAS Officer Aruna Roy🌟 🚀 Introduction -: In a landscape often criticized for bureaucratic inefficiencies, Aruna Roy has emerged as a beacon of change through her relentless pursuit of transparency and empowerment. 🔍 Key Initiative: The Right to Information Act Aruna Roy played a pivotal role in championing the Right to Information (RTI) movement, advocating for citizens' rights to access government information. 🏆 Breaking Barriers -: Her efforts dismantled bureaucratic opacity, empowering citizens and fostering accountability within public institutions, ultimately leading to the enactment of the RTI Act in 2005. 🌏 Global Perspective -: Aruna’s work has inspired similar movements worldwide, demonstrating how dedicated leadership within bureaucracy can catalyze systemic change and uplift communities. 💡 Conclusion: A Call to Action Her journey is a powerful reminder that effective leadership in bureaucracy can transcend traditional boundaries, urging us all to strive for transparency and citizen engagement. Together, we can reimagine governance! 🌐✨ #Leadership #Bureaucracy #RTI #ArunaRoy #ChangeMakers #Civilservices #activism #IAS #IPS #officers

Southeast Asia, a region brimming with potential, boasts diverse economies and a rapidly growing middle class. However, recent events like the dip in the Malaysian ringgit have sparked conversations about economic resilience in a globalised world. The QI Group has grown a significant presence in Southeast Asia over the past 26 years, with Malaysia housing our largest operations hub. In his latest article, our Founder and Executive Chairman, Vijay Eswaran delves deep into exploring the reasons behind the Malaysian Ringgit's weakness. He argues that this situation while presenting challenges, can also serve as a catalyst for reinvention. He proposes a two-pronged approach for a stronger Malaysian economy, potentially applicable to other Southeast Asian nations facing similar hurdles. Moving away from traditional industries, he hints at a needed focus on high-value services, creating a diverse job market. He also explores the idea of a common ASEAN currency, drawing parallels to successful models like the European Union. To know more about his thought-provoking ideas for a more resilient Malaysian economy, read the full article here. #Malaysia #ASEAN #NewEconomy #Transformation

In Tahseen Consulting's #MENA+ #techpolicy insight, you'll read about the #UAE’s #Sharjah announcing its biggest budget ever, Swvl launching B2B last-mile shuttles for #RiyadhMetro in #SaudiArabia, XINFENG STEEL INDUSTRY CO., LTD investing $1.7B in #Egypt, #Pakistan connecting to the Meta-backed #2Africa subsea cable to boost internet speed, the #GCC’s urban population growing by 30%, #Kuwait and India strengthening ties during #Modi visit, #Vietnam’s #socialmedia laws raising freedom of speech concerns, #Malaysia leading Knight Frank’s #SoutheastAsia #datacenter index, and #India’s Tata Capital preparing for a $2B #IPO. 🇦🇪 #UAE MoF amends corporate tax for foreign permanent establishments 🇸🇦 #KSA pauses #BRICS membership push 🇪🇬 #EGYPT EGP hits record low against US$ 🇵🇰 #PAKISTAN SAPPHIRE ELECTRONICS LTD to make Samsung Electronics products locally 🇴🇲 #OMAN ramps up smart meters, #EV infrastructure 🌍 #GCC businesses ▲ personalization, hyper-localized content 🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE #China’s Xiaomi Technology to expand in 2025 🇮🇩 #INDONESIA Fewer #startup shutdowns, more layoffs likely for 2025 🇮🇳 #INDIA OYO completes $525M G6 Hospitality LLC acquisition, now owns Motel 6

In Tahseen Consulting's #MENA+ #techpolicy insight, you'll read about the #UAE’s #Sharjah announcing its biggest budget ever, Swvl launching B2B last-mile shuttles for #RiyadhMetro in #SaudiArabia, XINFENG STEEL INDUSTRY CO., LTD investing $1.7B in #Egypt, #Pakistan connecting to the Meta-backed #2Africa subsea cable to boost internet speed, the #GCC’s urban population growing by 30%, #Kuwait and India strengthening ties during #Modi visit, #Vietnam’s #socialmedia laws raising freedom of speech concerns, #Malaysia leading Knight Frank’s #SoutheastAsia #datacenter index, and #India’s Tata Capital preparing for a $2B #IPO. 🇦🇪 #UAE MoF amends corporate tax for foreign permanent establishments 🇸🇦 #KSA pauses #BRICS membership push 🇪🇬 #EGYPT EGP hits record low against US$ 🇵🇰 #PAKISTAN SAPPHIRE ELECTRONICS LTD to make Samsung Electronics products locally 🇴🇲 #OMAN ramps up smart meters, #EV infrastructure 🌍 #GCC businesses ▲ personalization, hyper-localized content - Prashant Malaviya. 🇸🇬 #SINGAPORE #China’s Xiaomi Technology to expand in 2025 🇮🇩 #INDONESIA Fewer #startup shutdowns, more layoffs likely for 2025 🇮🇳 #INDIA OYO completes $525M G6 Hospitality LLC acquisition, now owns Motel 6

CONSTITUENCY ALLOCATION IN MALAYSIA: EMBRACING INCLUSIVITY SEDAR Institute is excited to share an article on parliamentary funding by Dr. Lau Zhe Wei of IIUM, titled “Constituency Allocation in Malaysia: Embracing Inclusivity.” This think-piece emphasizes the importance of equitable constituency allocation for all political representatives and proposes actionable solutions to address the political disparity, striving for a more inclusive and just political future. We invite you to read the think-piece by clicking the link below: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gRmHPKPs 

Development is a gradual process that requires tough decisions. India is currently in a phase similar to 1980s Singapore, waiting for the next 25 years of transformation. In this video, the late legendary Mr. LKY shares his insights on how Singapore transformed into the modern city-state it is today. Check it out here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eifyUHMH #change #development #india Thanks to CNA!

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TO ENHANCE EFFICIENCY IN THE SADC REGION LIVINGSTONE, November 9th 2024--- The 56th Plenary Assembly of the Southern African Development Committee Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has officially opened in Livingstone with a call to Parliaments in the Southern African to leverage technology and smart innovation in order to enhance good governance and socio-economic transformation. Vice President, Mrs MUTALE WK NALUMANGO has represented President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA at the forum. In a speech read on his behalf during the opening ceremony, President HICHILEMA emphasized the importance of digital transformation in SADC countries, citing its potential to bring efficiency in development delivery to citizens. He noted that the Zambian government has made significant efforts to digitize social sector services, ensuring speedy and easy access for citizens and stressed the need for digital integration in governance systems to promote efficiency and citizen participation. Speaker of the National Assembly Ms NELLY MUTTI said the SADC Parliamentary Forum has become an important organization of regional lawmakers who are keen on advancing common interests affecting countries. The plenary assembly is being held under the theme "Leveraging Technology and Innovation for Smart, Inclusive and Responsive Parliaments in the SADC Region". #SADCPF #DigitalTransformation #Zambia #SADCRegion #ParliamentaryForum #RegionalCooperation #DigitalIntegration

🇮🇳 In Action ➔ Here's the top 10 #IndianTech developments Tahseen Consulting is following today 🏦 No changes made to top 4 cabinet positions, #MeitY Minister ⚖️ Local retailers say #qcommerce companies hitting business 🤖 Hyundai Motor India Ltd. plans #India #IPO this year 📈 #D2C brand market to ▲ by 38% CAGR until FY27 📡 #Semiconductor industry to see shortage of 300,000 staff by 2027 📱 #NBFCs call on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to relax draft guidelines on infrastructure provisioning 💰 #Bengaluru tops #EV registrations 🏢 Analysts expect economic growth to remain on track post-elections 🤝 Twitter alternative Koo goes from international expansion to imminent closure in 4 years 🌐 #Mittal takes early lead in #India internet space race 👋 With the #India and #MENA tech ecosystems converging, you can follow Tahseen Consulting and click below to get our extended coverage of the top tech developments you need to know about to start your day. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gWsJwFWC