Re: Don't reconstruct the past, try to redesign the future....

Hi all,

It is my first posting to the group as I was added very recently.

Well, if we see the trend in our politics in India/Andhrapradesh, the failures and successes are getting lost in the sea of events that happen at a rapid pace.

People started taking it for granted that the ruling party always praises the policies and strategies and its implementations, where as the opposition parties’ life is to criticize no matter what.

As soon as some new scandal or sensation shows up, the current issue louses its attention and every one forgets it. People (that includes all of us) are just driven by the sensational statements by the politicians and the media.

Where are we hearing the comments from the experts in a subject area? None of the department in the Government publishes their Annual reports of successes and failures honestly.

Our politicians should have the time and mind to research and prepare a thorough analysis of the problem. And then they should have an alternative solution and most importantly the follow up till the closure.

Like the Government has the cabinet for various departments, the opposition party should have dedicated team for all the respective departments and they should be concentrating on specific issues and follow up to its completion. They should not just be criticizing but, analyzing and suggesting policy. Again, the strategy should be concentrated on the issue rather than pushing the other side to a corner. Then, over the period of the time they gain the trust and a reputation of being constructive.

Wining over the parties might look great for that moment over the media, but, winning the confidence of people with the honesty and legitimacy would benefit every one in the long run.

Another important factor is the media. Media is the fastest and effective way to educate people about any policy or strategy. Unfortunately in India, particularly in AP, they are only inclined towards sensationalism and typically media has become the bulletins of the Government or local problems. Prime Times or main editions were not given to good policy oriented discussions or analysis.  People should be educated to raise the issues directly to their elected representatives and pressure them to fight for their cause. Whether it is the Janmabhoomi or Rajeev X bata, it should be implemented with the intention of listening to people’s voice rather than a publicity show.

 

Am I getting drifted from the topic? Sorry, if I am. But, this is pretty interesting. I will end this lengthy mail with a suggetion: All the people who are educated and knowledgeable, should spread it to as many people as possible. You could start with your own family members and friends.

Lokesh Nara <lnara2004@alumni.cmu.edu> wrote:

Folks, I have been reading various interesting posts on this group for
some time. I would like to chime in with my thoughts.

In spite of the good faith efforts, not all policies and strategies
formulated by various governments work in the intended manner. We
almost always seem to be reconstructing the failures from the past
rather than discussing how to redesign these policies and better
strategize their implementation for a better future.

I also think that our governments must be held accountable for a failed
strategy(s) and/or actions. However in today's governance there hardly
seems to be any discussion on how to redesign these policies and
initiate the necessary strategic changes.

Why is there so little to no dialogue on failed government
policies/strategy(s) for a better future?

And how do we integrate bottoms up approach in policy, strategy
formulation, and great governance?

I would like to know what you think.

Best regards,
Lokesh Nara