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Elections: Indonesia faces new economic era, same old problems

What you need to know about Indonesia’s growing economy, rising global leadership and remaining development challenges.

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Coffee "rust" is spoiling the global market

A coffee fungus known as "coffee rust" spoils local livelihoods in Mexico and Central America and the coffee market, globally.

Financial Inclusion

Why cash nourishes faster than food in Kathmandu

Aid groups that implement cash transfer programs without understanding the communities they serve are flirting with disaster.

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Solving the world’s water issues: How focusing on profit can help the poor

When leading water technology company Xylem started manufacturing simple pumps for smallholder farmers, it wasn't for charity, the company expected to profit.

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Q&A: What it takes to feed 842 million people worldwide

Ending global hunger will take more than handouts. The Mercy Corps team thinks outside the box to overcome complex barriers to food security.

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Climate change report means the most for those who have the least

The UN's new climate report paints a picture that is far from optimistic. But those who lack the resources to adapt will be disproportionately affected.

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Connecting farmers with markets

Damyad Rumagam's family has grown nutmeg for generations. As they make connections with global buyers, the price they earn for the spice is increasing.

Mobile Technology

How tech can help farmers avoid losing an entire rice harvest in Indonesia

Pak Haji Muhyi lost an entire rice harvest to poor seeds from an unscrupulous supplier. Using his cell phone and a network of agriculture experts, he's confident that will be the last harvest he loses to bad information.

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Water partners: Teaming up to solve shortages

Mercy Corps works with a private company, Xylem, to address urgent water needs in some of the toughest places on Earth. Why work with a partner?

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Why the process is the program: Building peace in northern Uganda

In the dry, northern Karamoja region of Uganda, 50 years of humanitarian aid has left the region entrenched in a culture of dependency. Underlying long-term peace and food security is a need for strong local governance, but donors often don’t find that as exciting as emergency relief.