In What Ways Can Youth Reformers and Civic Actors Push for More Transparency and Accountability within Existing Structures

Transparency and accountability form the bedrock of effective governance and long-term sustainable development. In recent decades, youth reformers and civic actors have risen as dynamic forces championing integrity, ethical leadership, and citizen involvement. This paper investigates the diverse strategies employed by young reformers and civic organizations in Bangladesh and worldwide to bolster transparency and accountability…

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From Historical Grievance to Pragmatic Engagement: Can Bangladesh and Pakistan Forge a New Path?

Abstract Bangladesh and Pakistan share a complex political history shaped by the events before and after the 1971 Liberation War. Although diplomatic ties exist, mistrust and unresolved historical issues continue to hinder cooperation. This article explores the challenges and opportunities for redefining the relationship through economic, geopolitical, and social collaboration, arguing that pragmatic incentives can…

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IMF Loan Conditions and Their Impact on Vulnerable Economies

Abstract The International Monetary Fund (IMF) plays a central role in stabilizing economies experiencing balance-of-payments crises. However, its lending is tied to conditionality requiring borrowing countries to implement specific economic reforms. This article examines the evolution of IMF loan conditions and their impact on vulnerable economies. While IMF programs can promote macroeconomic stabilization and foster…

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Introducing GGL: The Global Governance Lab of CARO

Advancing Structural Fairness, Institutional Design, and the Future of Governance CARO is proud to announce the launch of the Global Governance Lab (GGL), a groundbreaking research division dedicated to designing the next generation of governance systems for the 21st century. GGL is founded on the belief that fairness must be engineered into the structure of…

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Fairness as a Meta-Norm: Structural Legitimacy and the Meta-Right to Structural Fairness

Abstract Political philosophy has long located legitimacy in the fairness of procedures, the justice of outcomes, or the acceptability of coercive rules under conditions of public reason. On the standard picture, if institutions follow fair rules, respect fundamental rights, and operate with moral integrity, their authority is at least minimally justified (Rawls, 1971; Scanlon, 1998;…

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Fairness as a Meta-Norm: Structural Legitimacy and the Meta-Right to Fair Institutions

Political philosophy has long been preoccupied with the problem of legitimacy. Under what conditions may an institution claim moral authority over free and equal persons? Classical answers turn to the fairness of procedures, the justice of outcomes, or the moral acceptability of coercive rules under conditions of public reason. Rawls famously grounds legitimacy in principles…

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The Evolution of Governance and Fairness: A Unified Historical Analysis: A CARO Global Academic Publication

Abstract This article provides an integrated historical analysis of the evolution of governance, justice, rights, and institutional design from ancient civilizations to the contemporary digital era. While each intellectual tradition, political philosophy, democratic theory, social contract thought, justice theory, public choice economics, institutionalism, global governance scholarship, and technology governance made significant contributions, none produced enforceable…

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Shahriya Nadim Rifat successfully completed an internship.

Internship Record – Shahriya Nadim Rifat Position: Intern in the Graphics TeamDepartment: Communication and OutreachDuration: Six Months On behalf of Care for Assets, Resources, and Obligations (CARO), we’d like to appreciate Shahriya Nadim Rifat for successfully wrapping up his six-month internship with our Communication and Outreach Department. Throughout his time here, Rifat was a key…

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From Aspiration to Enforcement: Rethinking Fairness in the Age of Globalization

I recently reviewed “Fairness, Globalization and Public Awareness” by Jim Dator, Dick Pratt, and Yongseok Seo. The paper makes an important point: in a globalized world, governments and institutions must not reduce themselves to enterprises chasing efficiency. They must remember fairness—protecting citizens, ensuring opportunity, and fostering critical awareness. This is a powerful reminder. But it…

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Jahid Hasan Sagor successfully completed an internship.

Jahid Hasan Sagor successfully completed a 3-month non-paid internship with the Communication & Outreach Department at CARO Nonprofit from October to December. Jahid Hasan Sagor has shown dedication, creativity, and professionalism by managing CARO’s Podcast Project.He has arranged guests, hosted sessions, and conducted video shoots with responsibility, producing and publishing six podcast episodes across CARO’s…

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