But you tend to see this in most sectors - if the state is not going to give you what your needs are, it is filled privately. And how does the state (in SA at least) respond? With a tried and true "if we can't fix it, we'll break the alternative". See Bela, NHI, the new talked about regulations on security.
I do get your point on tragedy of the commons, but the quickes solution to this is elected officials that actually do their job.
Congrats, Johan, on an excellent piece.
Great piece :)
Is Karen Jennings still a member of VOC Foundation? I wish her luck with 'Crooked Seeds'.
Thanks
Colin
Great piece. however Would really like to know how developed countries in Europe, or some like Singapore have addressed such challenges.
But you tend to see this in most sectors - if the state is not going to give you what your needs are, it is filled privately. And how does the state (in SA at least) respond? With a tried and true "if we can't fix it, we'll break the alternative". See Bela, NHI, the new talked about regulations on security.
I do get your point on tragedy of the commons, but the quickes solution to this is elected officials that actually do their job.