Development and Corruption: A Journey from Bihar to Global Solutions

The speaker shares a personal story from Bihar, highlighting corruption and poverty. They discuss their work at the World Bank, focusing on traditional development approaches and challenges faced in Uganda. The talk emphasizes three key shifts in development: open knowledge, open aid, and open governance, which are transforming how development is approached. The speaker calls for collective action and transparency to combat corruption and empower citizens, drawing inspiration from their father's legacy.

What was the main reason the speaker's father was upset about the sweets?

• They were stolen.

• They were unhealthy.

• They were expensive.

• They were a bribe.

What was the speaker's initial role at the World Bank?

• Developing new economic policies.

• Building roads in Bihar.

• Teaching in remote villages.

• Negotiating reforms in Uganda.

What challenge did the speaker face in Uganda similar to Bihar?

• Natural disasters.

• Political instability.

• Corruption and lack of resources.

• Lack of infrastructure.

What is one of the key shifts in development mentioned by the speaker?

• Closed governance.

• Open knowledge.

• Private contracts.

• Traditional aid.

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for effective development?

• More financial aid.

• Increased military presence.

• Open and transparent governance.

• Strict government control.

How are citizens in the Philippines able to provide feedback on school conditions?

• Through local newspapers.

• By attending town hall meetings.

• By writing letters to the government.

• Using a website and SMS.

What tool is used to visualize government budgets for better public understanding?

• Text documents.

• Audio recordings.

• Spreadsheets.

• Visual maps.

What was the outcome of the speaker's father's public interest litigation?

• It was postponed indefinitely.

• The case was dismissed.

• He won the ruling.

• He lost the case.

What was the speaker's father's profession?

• Lawyer.

• Doctor.

• Teacher.

• Government official.

What is the speaker's vision for the future of development?

• Centralized control by elites.

• Radical openness and citizen empowerment.

• Increased secrecy in aid distribution.

• More focus on military aid.