J. Sci. Technol. Environ. Inform. | Volume 07, Issue 02, 533-543| https://doi.org/10.18801/jstei.070219.55
Article type: Research article, Received: 12.02.2019, Revised: 04.05.2019, Date of Publication: 14 May 2019.
Article type: Research article, Received: 12.02.2019, Revised: 04.05.2019, Date of Publication: 14 May 2019.
Transparency helps in balancing the environment, society and economy: lessons from the world’s largest public works program
Dandabathula Giribabu 1, Ch. Sudhakar Reddy 2 and Prasada Rao V.V. Peddineni 3
1 Regional Remote Sensing Centre–West, NRSC/ISRO, Dept. of Space, Jodhpur, India.
2 National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), ISRO, Dept. of Space, Hyderabad, India.
3 Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, India.
1 Regional Remote Sensing Centre–West, NRSC/ISRO, Dept. of Space, Jodhpur, India.
2 National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), ISRO, Dept. of Space, Hyderabad, India.
3 Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, India.
Abstract
Sustainable development depends on the complex set of interactions between the natural environment, the society we live and economic conditions. The relationship between humans and the environment is like 'one will give and other will take', during which equilibrium may get distracted. Economics leverages the growth potential of the society and society is influenced by the natural environment. To maintain the equilibrium between these three pillars of sustainable development there is a need to link them. Transparency during the execution of large-scale projects plays a pivotal role in achieving sustainable development and enables the balance between the environment, society, and economy. In recent times, the governments of many countries have adopted programs for improving the living standards, food security and improved nutrition, health, clean water and sanitation, education, and other aspects of sustainable development goals. This article reports the transparency methods that are implemented for MGNREGA project and articulates the role of transparency in linking between the three dimensions of sustainable development: environment, society, and economics. The paper emphasizes that the mechanism of transparency should reside in all sides of the triangle of sustainability.
Key Words:
Transparency, Communication Technology, Governance, Environment, Economy and Society
Sustainable development depends on the complex set of interactions between the natural environment, the society we live and economic conditions. The relationship between humans and the environment is like 'one will give and other will take', during which equilibrium may get distracted. Economics leverages the growth potential of the society and society is influenced by the natural environment. To maintain the equilibrium between these three pillars of sustainable development there is a need to link them. Transparency during the execution of large-scale projects plays a pivotal role in achieving sustainable development and enables the balance between the environment, society, and economy. In recent times, the governments of many countries have adopted programs for improving the living standards, food security and improved nutrition, health, clean water and sanitation, education, and other aspects of sustainable development goals. This article reports the transparency methods that are implemented for MGNREGA project and articulates the role of transparency in linking between the three dimensions of sustainable development: environment, society, and economics. The paper emphasizes that the mechanism of transparency should reside in all sides of the triangle of sustainability.
Key Words:
Transparency, Communication Technology, Governance, Environment, Economy and Society
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Giribabu, D. et al. “Transparency helps in balancing the environment, society and economy: lessons from the world’s largest public works program.” Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics 07(02) (2019): 533-543.
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Giribabu, D., Reddy, C. S. and Pedineni, P. R. V. V. (2019). Transparency helps in balancing the environment, society and economy: lessons from the world’s largest public works program. Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics, 07(02), 533-543.
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Giribabu, D., Reddy, C. S. and Pedineni, P. R. V. V. “Transparency helps in balancing the environment, society and economy: lessons from the world’s largest public works program.” Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics 07(02) (2019): 533-543.
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Giribabu, D., Reddy, C. S. and Pedineni, P. R. V. V. 2019. Transparency helps in balancing the environment, society and economy: lessons from the world’s largest public works program. Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics, 07(02), pp. 533-543.
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Giribabu, D, Reddy, CS and Pedineni, PRVV. Transparency helps in balancing the environment, society and economy: lessons from the world’s largest public works program.Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics. 2019 May 07(02): 533-543.
Giribabu, D. et al. “Transparency helps in balancing the environment, society and economy: lessons from the world’s largest public works program.” Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics 07(02) (2019): 533-543.
APA
Giribabu, D., Reddy, C. S. and Pedineni, P. R. V. V. (2019). Transparency helps in balancing the environment, society and economy: lessons from the world’s largest public works program. Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics, 07(02), 533-543.
Chicago
Giribabu, D., Reddy, C. S. and Pedineni, P. R. V. V. “Transparency helps in balancing the environment, society and economy: lessons from the world’s largest public works program.” Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics 07(02) (2019): 533-543.
Harvard
Giribabu, D., Reddy, C. S. and Pedineni, P. R. V. V. 2019. Transparency helps in balancing the environment, society and economy: lessons from the world’s largest public works program. Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics, 07(02), pp. 533-543.
Vancouver
Giribabu, D, Reddy, CS and Pedineni, PRVV. Transparency helps in balancing the environment, society and economy: lessons from the world’s largest public works program.Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics. 2019 May 07(02): 533-543.
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