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Kenya struggles to spread the wealth from rapid growth.
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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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How Haiti is fighting poverty by killing cash
By Margo Conner, January 26, 2012
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Microfinance can energize local economies
By Jean Payton, January 5, 2012
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By Monica Gerber, December 18, 2011
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In Africa, female scientists should power female farmers, group says
By Jean Payton, December 1, 2011
Women comprise 43 percent of the world’s farmers. In Africa, it’s 80 percent. Women plant...
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