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March 29th

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Fighting a Losing Battle Against Opium In Afghanistan

Posted on March 30, 2007
Countries: Afghanistan
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Agriculture
Despite increased poppy eradication pledges by the government, the cultivation of illegal opium thrives in Afghanistan.
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Keywords: opium production, illegal drugs, government eradication

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Shortage of Water Has Serious Health Consequences

Posted on March 30, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
Concerns over health increase for many Africans as water scarcity becomes a more significant problem.
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Keywords: water, disease, health, poverty, economy

March 28th

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Scandinavia's Accounting Trick

Posted on March 29, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
Scandinavia's low unemployment is largely attributed to government involvement in the economy.
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Keywords: Scandinavia, globalization, Northern Europe, GDP, Accounting

March 27th

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Volunteer Opportunities - General Opportunities

Posted on March 28, 2007
Previously filed under: Student Opportunities
Wide range of diverse opportunities.
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Volunteer Opportunities - Alternative and Affordable

Posted on March 28, 2007
Previously filed under: Student Opportunities
Low cost options to make volunteering more accessible.
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Keywords: Affordable Volunteer Opportunities

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Volunteer Opportunities - Established and Recognized

Posted on March 28, 2007
Previously filed under: Student Opportunities
Some of the largest and most widespread organizations available.
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Keywords: volunteer opportunities, Established organizations, well-known organizations

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Warning on Potential Locust Swarms in the Horn of Africa

Posted on March 28, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Environment
A second-generation locust infestation from a December outbreak in Eritrea now threatens several East African countries.
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Keywords: Africa, locusts, humanitarian problems, environment, Horn of Africa

March 26th

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Dying for Free Trade

Posted on March 27, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Opinions and Editorials
As agricultural employment declines in developed countries, traditionally protectionist states are revisiting the topic of free trade in agriculture.
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Keywords: Neoliberalism, free trade, agriculture, protectionism, tariffs

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Why "Fair Trade" Could Backfire for the United States

Posted on March 27, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
Many economists believe that the current approach to manufacturing employment in the United States will do little if anything to solve the current crisis.
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Keywords: Neoliberalism, free trade, savings, economics, fair trade, Manufacturing, trade

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Cooperation in the Nordic Region

Posted on March 27, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
In light of increased global interconnectedness, Finland's Ambassador, Ole Norrback, speaks of the importance of regional and international cooperation for Nordic countries.
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Keywords: Nordic countries, cooperation, globalization, economy, European Union

March 25th

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Microinsurance Key to Protecting the Poor

Posted on March 26, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Book and Film Reviews
Protecting the Poor is a book of lessons learned and technical guidance for insurance professionals and practitioners.
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Keywords: microfinance, microinsurance, corporate social responsibility, book

March 22nd

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Can Europe Age Gracefully? - Part II

Posted on March 23, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
Europe has proven the worth of democracy and integration, but is in no mood to celebrate.
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Keywords: Europe, Integration, Islam, constitution, democracy

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Can Europe Age Gracefully? - Part I

Posted on March 23, 2007
Topics: Economic Development
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
Rejecting Turkey could signal more doubt about the EU's ability to spur reform rather than Turkey's readiness to adapt.
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Keywords: Islam, European Union, constitution

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The IMF and World Bank Are Major Causes of Poverty in Africa

Posted on March 23, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Opinions and Editorials
Opinion article questions the efficacy of IMF and World Bank policies in the developing world.
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Keywords: debt, IMF, World Bank, Africa, poverty, economic liberalization, Bhoyy Jalloh

March 21st

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United States Farm Subsidies Hurt Africa's Progress

Posted on March 22, 2007
Previously filed under: Agriculture
During a one-day meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, trade ministers called on the U.S. to remove agricultural subsidies.
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Keywords: U.S. and Africa, agriculture, agricultural subsidies, wto, poverty

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As Growth Slows, India Awakens to Need for Foreign Investment

International Herald Tribune - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 08:26
India’s central bank and economic analysts predict that growth will fall sharply to 7 percent this fiscal year and remain sluggish.

Social responsibility and a new world order

Washington Post - Innovations - Tue, 02/07/2012 - 07:56
Just before the New Year, the London-based Center for Economics and Business Research announced that Brazil had overtaken the United Kingdom as the world’s sixth largest economy. Furthermore, it predicted that by 2020, India and Russia will also have overtaken all the European economic powers.

Aid for trade policy rears its ugly head

The Guardian's Poverty Matters - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 01:41
The UK government's dismay at not being granted the contract for Typhoon fighter jets in India is an indication that its controversial aid for trade policy is still very much alive.

Liberia's battle to put the lights back on

The Guardian's Poverty Matters - Sun, 02/05/2012 - 23:00
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has set ambitious targets to restore the country's electricity supply. But will it meet them by 2015?

As Africa's consumers rise, so does inequality

Yale Global Online - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 10:17
Kenya struggles to spread the wealth from rapid growth.
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