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Bush in Africa: A Continent Adrift

Posted on February 21, 2008
Previously filed under: Africa, Opinions and Editorials
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.
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Keywords: Africa, conflict, security, development, policy

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Gates Foundation Can't Go It Alone

Posted on February 12, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Opinions and Editorials
Bill Gates' forays into aid are to be welcomed, but they can only succeed alongside government involvement.
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Keywords: philanthropy, social entrepreneur, Gates Foundation, development

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India's Burning Example for Pakistan

Posted on January 7, 2008
Topics: Globalization, Economic Development
Countries: Pakistan, India
Previously filed under: Asia, Opinions and Editorials
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.
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Keywords: market competition

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Raising Awareness - Global Citizen Corps Leaders Take Action

Posted on December 17, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Opinions and Editorials
Americans have the resources and technology necessary to fight AIDS worldwide, and it is time for everyone to get involved.
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Keywords: HIV/AIDS, student action, Global Citizen Corps, awareness, Advocacy

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Focusing on Areas of Comparative Advantage

Posted on December 13, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Opinions and Editorials
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.
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Keywords: HIV/AIDS, business, corporate involvement, community strategy, public health

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Let Them Eat Laptops

Posted on December 12, 2007
Previously filed under: Opinions and Editorials
The investment that countries will make in the 100 USD laptop program could draw away millions of dollars from governments with very limited resources.
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Keywords: One Laptop per Child, technology, 100 dollar laptop, Intel, Nigeria

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Filling the Prevention Gap

Posted on November 27, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Opinions and Editorials
Without education about HIV/AIDS, the number of new cases will continue to climb.
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Keywords: treatment, Nike, Mercy Corps, Grassroot Soccer, education, HIV/AIDS

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U.S. Immigration Policy Fritters Away Education Benefit

Posted on November 8, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Opinions and Editorials
Close-minded immigration policy forces many U.S.-educated foreign students to seek other pastures.
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Keywords: immigration policy, United States, education, employment, economy

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Nutrition and Disease Debate Should Shift to Science

Posted on October 11, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Opinions and Editorials
Science needs to be injected into the controversy over use of nutritional supplements in tackling HIV and tuberculosis, says Wieland Gevers.
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Keywords: Tuberculosis, South Africa, nutrition, food supplements, HIV/AIDS

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India's Third Liberation

Posted on September 25, 2007
Topics: Economic Development, Climate and Environment
Countries: India
Previously filed under: Asia, Opinions and Editorials
In its next stage of economic change, India must develop a more sustainable and accessible economy.
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Africa Cannot Turn a Blind Eye to Climate Change

Posted on August 10, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Opinions and Editorials
African leaders need to stop ignoring climate change and incorporate mitigation and adaptation policies into their development projects.
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Keywords: Africa, climate change, Anthony Nyong, water, environmental conflict, Darfur

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Scientific Literacy in the Developing World

Posted on July 27, 2007
Previously filed under: Opinions and Editorials
Improving scientific literacy in developing countries' parliaments would boost sustainable development.
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Keywords: science, Parliments, opinion

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Microfinance Misses its Mark

Posted on July 12, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Opinions and Editorials
According to Aneel Karnan of the University of Michigan Business School, Microcredit does not significantly alleviate poverty.
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Keywords: microfinance, microcredit, Aneel Karnan

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Beyond Oil and Gas - India's Interest in Central Asia

Posted on July 11, 2007
Topics: Energy and Oil
Countries: India
Previously filed under: Asia, Opinions and Editorials
Rajiv Sikri, the former Secretary at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, investigates India's econonomic influence in Central Asia.
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Keywords: natural gas, Central Asia

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China in a Vice Grip

Posted on July 5, 2007
Topics: Economic Development
Countries: China
Previously filed under: Opinions and Editorials
China's economy is susceptible to both internal and external forces.
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Keywords: Yuan, protectionism

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