Rahul Mehrotra
@rahul-mehrotra.com
Development Economist.
Origins in Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb.
Origins in Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb.
Last year, Laos was granted an extension till 2030 (bombing ended in mid-1970s) on its treaty obligation to clear unexploded bombs. Experts have argued it could take significantly longer.
Few photos from project sites in Xieng Khouang where bombs still pile up, and some melted to make cutlery:
Few photos from project sites in Xieng Khouang where bombs still pile up, and some melted to make cutlery:
September 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Last year, Laos was granted an extension till 2030 (bombing ended in mid-1970s) on its treaty obligation to clear unexploded bombs. Experts have argued it could take significantly longer.
Few photos from project sites in Xieng Khouang where bombs still pile up, and some melted to make cutlery:
Few photos from project sites in Xieng Khouang where bombs still pile up, and some melted to make cutlery:
Building on 7 years of data-collection and pioneering academic research in other contexts, I shared some analyses with the organizers earlier this year:
papers.ssrn.com/abstract=523...
This aims to illustrate how humanitarian projects facilitated in Geneva have economy-wide impacts in Laos.
papers.ssrn.com/abstract=523...
This aims to illustrate how humanitarian projects facilitated in Geneva have economy-wide impacts in Laos.
The Day Does Not Exist When We Will Forget: Humanitarian Demining and Economic Development in Laos
Modern warfare features intensive use of explosive and incendiary weapon systems. Unexploded ordnance from these weapons can remain dormant and restrict product
papers.ssrn.com
September 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Building on 7 years of data-collection and pioneering academic research in other contexts, I shared some analyses with the organizers earlier this year:
papers.ssrn.com/abstract=523...
This aims to illustrate how humanitarian projects facilitated in Geneva have economy-wide impacts in Laos.
papers.ssrn.com/abstract=523...
This aims to illustrate how humanitarian projects facilitated in Geneva have economy-wide impacts in Laos.
Never expected FT accounts to dominate my news feed like this.. 😀
May 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Never expected FT accounts to dominate my news feed like this.. 😀
Thank you for your measured and balanced reporting throughout the day, it is crucial for this still developing crisis exacerbated by lack of reliable news organizations on either side. Deeply regret the negative messages coming your way on X, take care and all the best.
May 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Thank you for your measured and balanced reporting throughout the day, it is crucial for this still developing crisis exacerbated by lack of reliable news organizations on either side. Deeply regret the negative messages coming your way on X, take care and all the best.
Sorry, my mistake. Its one of those 90s movies which remains as a feeling, even when some of the details fade. Cheers
May 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Sorry, my mistake. Its one of those 90s movies which remains as a feeling, even when some of the details fade. Cheers
May loved pineapples to be fair, but A+ post.
Just in case: there is an ongoing Wong Kar Wai retrospective at Cinema Grütli
Just in case: there is an ongoing Wong Kar Wai retrospective at Cinema Grütli
May 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
May loved pineapples to be fair, but A+ post.
Just in case: there is an ongoing Wong Kar Wai retrospective at Cinema Grütli
Just in case: there is an ongoing Wong Kar Wai retrospective at Cinema Grütli