share Bush in Africa: A Continent Adrift The author analyzes the relations of the US with a handful of African nations. These countries play a critical role as possible pivot points for progress on the continent.Tags: AfricadevelopmentpolicysecurityconflictRegions: AfricaCategories: Opinions and Editorials Read more »
share Gates Foundation Can't Go It Alone Bill Gates' forays into aid are to be welcomed, but they can only succeed alongside government involvement.Tags: developmentphilanthropysocial entrepreneurGates FoundationRegions: North AmericaCategories: Opinions and Editorials Read more »
share India's Burning Example for Pakistan With Pakistan on the edge after President Musharraf's recent declaration of martial law, what forces may conspire to stabilize and move the country ahead. Categories: Opinions and EditorialsTopics: Economic DevelopmentGlobalizationTags: market competitionRegions: AsiaCountries: IndiaPakistan Read more »
share Holiday Giving Shopping for the World.Tags: givingdonationscharitiesholidaysRegions: North AmericaCategories: Opinions and Editorials Read more »
share Raising Awareness - Global Citizen Corps Leaders Take Action Americans have the resources and technology necessary to fight AIDS worldwide, and it is time for everyone to get involved.Tags: HIV/AIDSAdvocacyawarenessstudent actionGlobal Citizen CorpsRegions: North AmericaCategories: Opinions and Editorials Read more »
share Focusing on Areas of Comparative Advantage Dr. Chinua Akukwe, an expert on HIV/AIDS strategies, policies and programs, shares his views on how businesses can become involved in the fight against HIV. Tags: HIV/AIDSbusinesspublic healthcorporate involvementcommunity strategyRegions: AfricaCategories: Opinions and Editorials Read more »
share Let Them Eat Laptops The investment that countries will make in the 100 USD laptop program could draw away millions of dollars from governments with very limited resources. Tags: One Laptop per ChildIntelNigeriatechnology100 dollar laptopCategories: Opinions and Editorials Read more »
share Filling the Prevention Gap Without education about HIV/AIDS, the number of new cases will continue to climb. Tags: educationHIV/AIDSMercy CorpstreatmentNikeGrassroot SoccerRegions: AfricaCategories: Opinions and Editorials Read more »
share U.S. Immigration Policy Fritters Away Education Benefit Close-minded immigration policy forces many U.S.-educated foreign students to seek other pastures.Tags: economyUnited Stateseducationemploymentimmigration policyRegions: North AmericaCategories: Opinions and Editorials Read more »
share Nutrition and Disease Debate Should Shift to Science Science needs to be injected into the controversy over use of nutritional supplements in tackling HIV and tuberculosis, says Wieland Gevers. Tags: South AfricaHIV/AIDSnutritionTuberculosisfood supplementsRegions: AfricaCategories: Opinions and Editorials Read more »
share India's Third Liberation In its next stage of economic change, India must develop a more sustainable and accessible economy. Categories: Opinions and EditorialsRegions: AsiaTopics: Climate and EnvironmentEconomic DevelopmentCountries: India Read more »
share Africa Cannot Turn a Blind Eye to Climate Change African leaders need to stop ignoring climate change and incorporate mitigation and adaptation policies into their development projects. Tags: Africaclimate changewaterDarfurAnthony Nyongenvironmental conflictRegions: AfricaCategories: Opinions and Editorials Read more »
share Scientific Literacy in the Developing World Improving scientific literacy in developing countries' parliaments would boost sustainable development.Tags: scienceopinionParlimentsCategories: Opinions and Editorials Read more »
share Microfinance Misses its Mark According to Aneel Karnan of the University of Michigan Business School, Microcredit does not significantly alleviate poverty.Tags: microfinancemicrocreditAneel KarnanRegions: AsiaCategories: Opinions and Editorials Read more »
share Beyond Oil and Gas - India's Interest in Central Asia Rajiv Sikri, the former Secretary at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, investigates India's econonomic influence in Central Asia. Categories: Opinions and EditorialsTopics: Energy and OilTags: natural gasCentral AsiaRegions: AsiaCountries: India Read more »