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February 26th

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The Future of Microfinance and the World Bank's Role

Posted on February 27, 2007
Previously filed under: Interviews
The director of the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor discusses what is and isn't needed to help the poor.
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Keywords: World Bank, microfinance, eradicating poverty, Elizabeth Littlefield, CGAP

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A Second Look at Microfinance

Posted on February 27, 2007
Topics: Economic Development, Microfinance
Countries: Guatemala, Uganda
Previously filed under: South America, Microfinance
A study by the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity questions the effectiveness of microcredit in the developing world.
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Keywords: development, Muhammad Yunus, microfinance

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Fair Trade and Chocolate in Ghana

Posted on February 27, 2007
Countries: Ghana
Previously filed under: Africa, Agriculture
The Day Chocolate Company, a part of the fair-trade practicing Divine Chocolate Company, hopes to expand in the United States.
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Keywords: globalization, fair trade, Cocoa farmers, Africa

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Rebuilding Pakistan, One Year Post-Quake

Posted on February 27, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Interviews
Mercy Corps program officer John Stephens shares his experiences.
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Keywords: earthquake, Pakistan, Mercy Corps, rebuild, disaster, natural disaster, projects

February 25th

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Embracing Entrepreneurship in the Developing World

Posted on February 26, 2007
Previously filed under: Microfinance
Click on the images below for a visual representation of small business entrepreneurship in developing countries.
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Keywords: small business photo slideshow

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Small Loans Make a Big Difference

Posted on February 26, 2007
Countries: Afghanistan
Previously filed under: Asia, Microfinance
A Mercy Corps microfinance project in Afghanistan focuses on providing group lending to Afghani women to finance small-scale enterprises.
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Keywords: microfinance, microcredit, loans, group lending, entrepreneur

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Welding His Way to Work

Posted on February 26, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Success Stories
Learn about how Mercy Corps matches young men and women with professional job training in Kyrgyzstan.
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Keywords: Jobs, Work, training, apprenticeship, Mercy Corps, success, entrepreneurship

February 22nd

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Climate Change - In the United States and China

Posted on February 23, 2007
Topics: Climate and Environment
Countries: United States, China
Previously filed under: Environment
The United States and China experience similar issues when dealing with carbon emissions and other environmental problems.
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Information and Communication Technologies for Development

Posted on February 23, 2007
Previously filed under: Technology
Diego Rumiany discusses the multidimensional benefit of mobile technology in the developing world.
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Keywords: communication, Mobile Technology, Developing World, Mobile Phones, technology

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A Model to Eradicate the Gulf Between Doing Good and Doing Well

Posted on February 23, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Success Stories
Entrepreneurs can make a profit and still provide public services.
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Keywords: entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility

February 21st

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Fair Trade Sweatshops?

Posted on February 22, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
Supporting 'clean clothes' campaigns to end the exploitative labour practices that pervade the textile industry is not as simple as just picking the 'right' brand to buy.
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Keywords: fair trade, free trade, sweatshops, Nike, exploitation, corporation

February 20th

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Creating an E8 to Address Climate Change

Posted on February 21, 2007
Previously filed under: Opinions and Editorials
Much like the G7 as originally conceived, the E8 would bring together heads of a small number of key countries with the aim of encouraging frank dialogue and clearing logjams.
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Keywords: environment, climate change, global warming, Forests

February 19th

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The Challenges of Language Preservation

Posted on February 20, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Culture and Society
The success of English as the modern lingua franca helps bridge communication gaps but threatens the continued existence of many mother tongues. Can the Internet help?
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Keywords: English, language hedgemony, International Mother Language Day, internet

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United States - South Korea Trade Negotiations Stalled

Posted on February 20, 2007
Previously filed under: Trade
After a costly failure with South Korea, the United States influence over major emerging markets has diminished.
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Keywords: South Korea, free trade, United States, trade relations,

February 14th

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Creative Industries Serve as Growth Engine

Posted on February 15, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Global Economy
As creative industries expand they create both challenges and opportunities for developing countries.
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Keywords: Creative industries, technology, growth, global economy, globalization

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