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July 29th

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Offshore Outsourcing of Information Technology Services

Posted on July 30, 2004
Previously filed under: North America, Technology
What are the implications for women?
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July 28th

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From Lingua Franca to Global English

Posted on July 29, 2004
Previously filed under: Culture and Society
English has unmistakably achieved global status as the world's lingua franca. How did it get that way?
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Keywords: language, culture, English, english as second language

July 26th

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Power of Information Technology Awaits Unleashing

Posted on July 27, 2004
Previously filed under: Technology
Developing countries will have to harness the power of IT in order to grow.
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Lessons on Globalization from India

Posted on July 27, 2004
Previously filed under: Asia, General Globalization
Can globalization and democracy coexist?
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July 25th

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Surviving Globalization - The Stowaway Who Made it Big

Posted on July 26, 2004
Previously filed under: Asia, General Globalization
The success story of Guam's brown tree snake - An analysis of the acceleration of globalization.
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Keywords: globalization, guam, agriculture

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AuroRE - Creating 'Solar' Entrepreneurs

Posted on July 26, 2004
Topics: Energy and Oil
Countries: India
Previously filed under: Asia, Environment
An India-based organization combines a zeal to promote the popular use of renewable energy with business acumen and technical expertise.
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Keywords: solar power, renewable energy, business

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New Business Owners Ask for Mercy

Posted on July 26, 2004
Previously filed under: North America, Success Stories
Micro-loans from a nonprofit give Portland entrepreneurs a boost.
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July 13th

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The Environmental Benefits of Globalization

Posted on July 14, 2004
Previously filed under: Environment
Rising global affluence is a good thing for environmental sustainability.
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July 12th

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Changing Mindsets and Fortunes in the Poorest Nations

Posted on July 13, 2004
Previously filed under: Africa, General Globalization
Less developed countries move towards a favorable view of globalization.
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July 11th

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Inspiration Meets Opportunity

Posted on July 12, 2004
Previously filed under: North America, Success Stories
With training from Mercy Corps, an entrepreneur finds the tools needed to start a greeting card business and improve her family's life.
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July 7th

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Grameen Bank-Village Phone Wins Global Competition

Posted on July 8, 2004
Previously filed under: Technology
Recognizing Grameen Bank’s outstanding achievement in the use of technology to improve people's lives.
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The End of Gap Sweatshops?

Posted on July 8, 2004
Previously filed under: North America, General Globalization
Responsible corporate policies make for good global neighbors.
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July 6th

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Bush and Kerry on Global Trade

Posted on July 7, 2004
Previously filed under: North America, General Globalization
Is there any real difference between the candidates?
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What Can Computers do for the Poor?

Posted on July 7, 2004
Previously filed under: Technology
The route from poverty to empowerment starts with the click of a mouse.
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Is Foreign Direct Investment an Investment in Children?

Posted on July 7, 2004
Previously filed under: General Globalization
The pros and cons for children when multinationals move into poor countries.
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