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Three big reasons why business is the best route to ending poverty

There’s nothing mysterious here. Poor people tell us they’re poor because they don’t have enough money—and who knows more about making money than businesspeople?

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Make your clothes worth wearing: how global brands are (finally) investing in factory workers

Companies have been taking steps to improve workers’ lives in emerging markets for years--this project stands out for involving the biggest of the big brands.

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Why understanding globalization’s roots lets us use it for good

How do we harness globalization so it benefits more people? First, we have to understand it. The University of Texas at Austin's online course gives a solid foundation--the free class starts August 27.

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Why it’s time to rethink approaches to refugee assistance

It may be time for the international community to change its approach to refugee assistance, according to a new report from Oxford University.

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What the pivoting IMF mandate means for the poor

The International Monetary Fund is known for its multi-billion dollar bailouts of struggling countries, but the watchdog for global economic stability now says narrowing the income gap between the very poor and the very rich is a key tenet of its mission.

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1,000 Days to a Healthier World

Proper nutrition in the 1,000 days from the beginning of pregnancy to a child’s second birthday determines long-term health and prosperity for families, nations and the world, according to The Atlantic.

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Six foods you thought you knew

The latest fad foods--luscious pomegranates, nutrient-packed quinoa, and refreshing coconut water--have complicated pasts.

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U.S. food safety overhaul threatens global farmers

In the USFDA’s first major overhaul since 1938, new food safety requirements will demand higher standards of accountability than most smallholder farmers can provide.

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Bangladesh: An economic paradox

Rana Plaza pushed for new regulations on garment factories in Bangladesh--but are these changes helping or hurting Bangladeshi laborers?

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Getting Myanmar’s farmers in the game

In Myanmar’s fast-changing, volatile economic landscape, farmers must prove themselves vital to the mainstream economy, or else risk being shunted aside.