Monthly Archives: November, 2014

“These are exciting times to be young in the developing world”

When many of her friends and colleagues were busy setting up their ambitious careers in big multinational companies, Nisha Singh, a management graduate of London Business School, UK and an electronics...

Fighting an Epidemic in a Poorly-Connected World

Epidemics like Ebola cause a lot of deaths, displacements, and despair and they aren’t desirable for sure; but on a positive side, they also show us the ugly side of corporate capitalism and make it very clear who genuinely cares about the world and who doesn’t.

“Poverty Brings Hutus and Tutsis Together in Rwanda”

A meticulous government planning is the major factor for change, says Alexis Rusine, General Secretary, Congress for Labor and Brotherhood in Rwanda, who has been working in different parts...

“Democracy In Sri Lanka is Fake”

When it comes to socio-economic development, Sri Lanka is taken as a remarkable example in south Asia. That development, however, is not equitable and...

Bangladesh: Police and Youth Unite for a Safer Community

By Md. Sariful Islam Meetings, lectures and open dialogues among the police and students at different faculties and departments of universities are regularly arranged and they play...

Can Regulation Incent Electrification?

By Owen Reynolds One of the basic limitations to international development in the 21st Century has been a lack of energy—a lack of which can...

A Woman’s Work: Women in the Middle East Choose Untraditional Roles

By Adam Pitt Mir and Hajar are graduates from the International Maritime College Oman (IMCO) in the Omani city of Sohar. Having become friends after...

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‘Israel’s war in Gaza kills more children than four years of worldwide conflict’

Palestinian children, along with women, have been disproportionately impacted by Israel’s retaliatory actions, which have included bombardments and a ground offensive.
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Global politics expert reflects on women leaders who have broken barriers

Jalalzai believes that women leaders often bring a distinct set of skills and experiences to the table, including a propensity for collaborative approaches and advocacy for marginalized groups.

Navigating healthcare uncertainty across Africa

With higher mortality rates for women and children, lack of access to infrastructure and medication, and the high cost of medication, Africa needs smart interventions to overcome the barriers to healthcare access and adoption.

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Conflict in South Sudan: Can Area Boy Diplomacy Help?

By Joel Obengo Despite multiple cease fire attempts and ongoing peace negotiations, violence continues to consume much of South Sudan. Insecurity throughout the country has disrupted agricultural activities and exacerbated food insecurity, bringing South Sudan to the brink of famine and a humanitarian crisis.