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India's School Shortage

Topics: Education
Countries: India

The New York Times reported yesterday on India's primary school shortage. Recent changes to admissions rules intended to be more fair and transparent, are giving parents anxiety attacks as they try and secure placement in a reputable school for their prekindergarten-aged children.

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Not One Less

Topics: Migration, Culture
Countries: China
Previously filed under: Asia, Book and Film Reviews
Not One Less is a film about a determined little girl hoping to triumph over ignorance and poverty in modern-day China.

Kenya's Youth Bulge

Countries: Kenya

Kenya’s economy, troubled even before the recently disputed election, is suffering from a “youth bulge” which may have helped increase the acceleration into violence the country saw hours after the votes were counted. According to Stephanie Hanson of the Council on Foreign Relations, “research shows that countries with a “youth bulge” are particularly vulnerable to civil conflict.” The country suffers from high unemployment rates, especially among these young people, who make up a majority of the population. Nevertheless, the youth should not be written off altogether. Their “potential to lead positive political change” suggests that “policymakers should spur job creation and education opportunities.” In other words, given the chance to lead productive lives, the population will be more likely to thrive, and perhaps help mitigate rather than escalate crises.

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The China Few Have Seen

Topics: Humanitarian Aid, HIV/AIDS, Education
Countries: China
Previously filed under: Asia, Field Diaries
Roger Burks travels to Zhuhe Township to explore the China few visitors see and one of Mercy Corps' most important tasks.

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Youth's Helping Hand Earns Global Accolade

Previously filed under: Asia, Success Stories
Sourav Borse is a 2007 Global Action Award recipient for his efforts to mobilize his peers and build a health and education facility in rural India.

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Globalization with Arab Characteristics

The Arab states need to adapt to global markets in order to increase employment opportunities for the booming young adult population.

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The Rise of African Hip Hop

Previously filed under: Africa, Culture and Society
Hip hop music has returned to Africa and the hip hop culture has helped to empower youth all across the continent.

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Fewer Babies Pose Difficult Challenges for Europe

Europe has the world's oldest average population which is causing many European governments to worry about the long-term economic, social, and political impact.

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Access to Education in Beijing

Topics: Migration, Education
Countries: China
Previously filed under: Asia, Interviews
Zheng Hong, the principal of the Dandelion School in Beijing, China, discusses how and why she started this middle school for migrant youth and the challenges she has faced.

From the Archives

Young Guru - Building Awareness Through Film

Countries: India
Previously filed under: Asia, Success Stories
From the streets of India, Ashikul Islam has become an award winning film maker and activist, changing the world one film at a time.

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Youth & Development - A Window of Opportunity for Developing Countries

Previously filed under: Asia, Interviews
Emmanuel Y. Jimenez, Director of Human Development at the World Bank, speaks about young people's role in development.

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Faces of Globalization - India's Gen-Y

Topics: Technology and the Internet, Globalization
Countries: India
Previously filed under: Asia, Technology
Booming, globalized IT industry creates new opportunities for Indian youth.

Breaking News

Zimbabwe: Irony of Rich Farmers Without Cash

All Africa - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 13:16
ZIMBABWE'S tobacco farmers are having cash problems. They have so much money in their pockets, but cannot buy what they need because it is in the form of cheques.

Ghana: Fisheries Act Forbids Foreign Vessels From Fishing

All Africa - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 12:22
The Ministry of Fisheries has denied allegations by a group, called the Joint Action Against Pair Trawling (JAAPT) that foreign vessels have invaded Ghana's fishing industry and all vessels plying the coastal areas of the country are engaged in pair trawling activities. It says the allegations are simply untrue.

Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 19:44
Selling excess rice held in Japan and imported from the United States would incite a rapid drop in the global price of rice but requires immediate action from Tokyo and Washington, write former editor of The Rice Trader, Tom Slayton, and policy analyst, Peter Timmer.

Half in Ten

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 19:44
Four prominent American social justice groups are launching a campaign to halve poverty in the United States in 10 years.

Myanmar Farmers May Miss Harvest

New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 21:34
The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant, could not have been worse.

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