Vol. 5 Num 129 Sat. October 02, 2004       Home  News Today's Index Front Page Business Sports Point-counterpoint Metropolitan National International Culture General Views Editorial Letters to Editor Write to Editor Sections Literature Others About Us Contact Advertisement Supplements Archives Point-Counterpoint Solution to floods: Cordon approach or open approach? This year's flood has evoked a number of Op-Ed pieces. However, these have been mostly speaking past each other, and the discussion thereby has not crystallised into a debate.   A better investment climate for growth and poverty reduction Most countries strive to improve living standards and reduce poverty, but China, India, and Uganda stand out for their achievements.     Advertisement