share Youth Skills Why financial inclusion for youth will raise all economic boats Groups fighting for financial inclusion and youth employment united in Morocco. Will their findings promote progress? Read more »
share The Islamic financial system's ancient, interesting idea: Banning interest As the Islamic finance sector booms, sharia-compliant systems present opportunities for growth as well as reflection on western economic models. Read more »
share Using Age-Old Designs to Solve Modern Problems Part of a Global Envision miniseries about Portland State University's effort to become the "Consumer Reports" of developing-world technology. Read more »
share Drought, Dams Threaten Iraq's Marsh Arabs Southern Iraq is home to one of the largest wetlands in the world, where the tributaries of the Tigris and Euphrates meet. Read more »
share Coming Down from an Oil High Last week oil prices dipped under $70 a barrel for the first time in over a year. While the lower price may have Americans at the gas pump celebrating, it’s bad news for the leaders of oil-rich countries that made Read more »
share Chávez-China Oil Deal May Produce Unsuspected Winners Hugo Chávez announces that he intends to increase oil exports to China, but this is not necessarily bad news for the U.S. and the rest of the world. Categories: TradeTopics: Energy and OilTags: energy securityHugo ChavezRegions: AsiaCountries: United StatesChinaVenezuelaIran Read more »
