JK

Recurring Corruption Model in Public Infrastructure: A Designed-to-Fail Strategy                                                   The Business of Failure in Public Works Abstract   Infrastructure development is often celebrated as a driver of economic growth and social progress. Yet in many countries, public infrastructure projects display chronic inefficiencies: inflated costs, substandard construction, and premature collapse. This paper argues that such failures are not merely the result of technical mismanagement but part of a recurring corruption model. By embedding fragility into project lifecycles, political and business elites sustain a “designed-to-fail strategy” that ensures continuous streams of contracts, rents, and political leverage. Drawing on global studies of corruption, procurement, and governance, along with recent ...

India’s Infrastructure Through a Global Lens: A Monument of Corruption by JK India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy, has long positioned infrastructure as the backbone of its rise to global power. Expressways, smart cities, and industrial corridors promise transformation. Yet, while cranes and bulldozers signal ambition, the reality is far more sobering: chronic delays, inflated costs, and corruption. For global investors, India’s infrastructure often appears less like a pathway to opportunity and more like a monument to graft. India in the Global Corruption Landscape                                                                               Figure 2: Average Infrastructure Project Cost Overruns             The Low-Bidding Game and Collusive Compe...

The 3Ps of Leadership: Patience, Passion & Performance by JK In today’s interconnected world, leadership is not defined solely by strategic intelligence or financial resources. What separates enduring leaders and resilient organizations from the rest is the ability to balance timeless human values with modern managerial practices. Among the most universal of these values are the 3Ps — Patience, Passion, and Performance . These principles are not new; they have been celebrated across cultures and philosophies. Yet, they remain remarkably relevant to today’s managers, executives, and decision-makers who must lead in times of volatility and change. This article explores the 3Ps of leadership through the lens of global management learning, enriched with wisdom from Indian philosophy , poetry, and culture, making them universally applicable to leaders everywhere. ⸻ Patience: The Foundation of Growth Leaders often face pressure to deliver immediate results — quarterly earnings, rap...