It might seem strange to discuss freedom of information as a way to combat poverty, but some activists in India see the two as inextricably linked. We talk with renowned social activist Aruna Roy about India's grassroots "Right to Information" campaign.
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Information and Poverty in India
Listen Monday, Mar. 20, 2006 at 12:06 p.m. in Economy, Law, Politics
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Aruna Roy
social activist and co-founder of the Organization for the Empowerment of Workers and Peasants (MKSS)
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