Debate Resources for Sub-Saharan Africa

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Previously filed under: Africa, Health
An evolving collection of articles and resources concerning disease, economic growth and foreign aid in sub-Saharan Africa.
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The Global Envision library contains a variety of resources and articles to help stimulate and facilitate debate on the many challenging and complex issues facing sub-Saharan Africa today.

Grouped by topic, a diverse collection of articles has been assembled below to provide a resource for those seeking to learn more about this interesting and troubled region. These articles come from a variety of resources and represent differing viewpoints and backgrounds in order to attempt to provide a balanced information source

Click on one of the categories below to jump to a listing of articles on that topic.

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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.

U.N. says famine in Somalia over, but risks remain

New York Times - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 22:56
A bumper harvest and a surge in emergency food aid have ended a famine in Somalia that killed tens of thousands of people, the United Nations said on Friday.

Looking forward, Fiji turns to its canoeing past

International Herald Tribune - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 23:27
The traditional canoe is at the center of several projects aimed at reducing Fiji’s energy consumption, providing islanders with cheaper transport, keeping local traditions alive, and giving a boost to tourism.

The 6 questions that lead to new innovations

Fast Company's Co.Exist - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 07:00
It is often said that innovation is at the core of sustainability, but turning that abstract idea into action isn’t always easy. How do true innovators actually make the leap from status quo to full-on disruption?

Brazil deepens strategic cooperation with Cuba

Inter Press Service - development - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 12:11
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's visit to Cuba served to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, leverage the South American giant's investments in the Caribbean island, and deepen political ties.

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