Dr. Tara Cookson is a specialist in the care economy. She earned a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge as a Gates Cambridge Scholar, and is an advocate for women's rights and equitable development. Her website is www.taracookson.com.
The women in India who just died in a government sterilization program hang a red flag over conditional cash transfer programs, arguably the fastest growing health and development policy. Time to consider the ethical alternatives.
By excluding boys and men, we disproportionately burden women with responsibility for development and reducing inequality. Lagging U.N. MDGs show we need the other half of the population on our side.
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