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December 27th

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The Microfinance Moment

Posted on December 28, 2006
Topics: Microfinance, Economic Development
Previously filed under: Asia, Microfinance
Microfinance has been praised by the West as the path towards poverty alleviation —the positive and negatives behind the microfinance approach.
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Keywords: poverty, Muhammad Yunus, economic growth, development

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Environmental Treaties - Inconvenience or Opportunity?

Posted on December 28, 2006
Previously filed under: North America, Environment
The United States' refusal to ratify environmental treaties is often cited by critics as a failure of leadership and a lack of responsible protection of human health.
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Keywords: environment, climate change, global health, kyoto protocol, treaty,

December 26th

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The IMF and World Bank - An Overview

Posted on December 27, 2006
Previously filed under: North America, Global Economy
World Bank and IMF preferences for free-market solutions spark criticism from both sides of the economic and political spectrum.
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Keywords: IMF, World Bank, global economy, trade, Structural Adjustment Programs,

December 20th

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Sick Economy Fuels Growth of Fake Drug Market

Posted on December 21, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
The deterioration of health services in Zimbabwe has resulted in a thriving parallel drug market.
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Keywords: Zimbabwe, Health Services, drugs, ARVs, HIV/AIDS

December 19th

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Rebuilding and Prevention in Tsunami-Hit Areas

Posted on December 20, 2006
Previously filed under: Asia, Environment
Richard Stone describes efforts to restore ecosystems and establish preventative practices for a secure future.
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Keywords: Tsunami Anniversary, Rebuilding, prevention, 2004,

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Mercy Corps: Mapping the Future in Aceh

Posted on December 20, 2006
Previously filed under: Asia, Success Stories
The tsunami-torn village of Lam Asan Klieng looks to future with the help and direction of Mercy Corps staff and professional planners.
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Keywords: Mercy Corps, Tsunami, anniversary, Aceh, Rebuilding, community development

December 17th

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Malaria Parasite Has Many Tools to Infect Humans

Posted on December 18, 2006
Previously filed under: North America, Health
New research into the most feared malaria parasite indicates that making an effective malaria vaccine may be even more difficult than scientists had thought.
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Keywords: malaria, parasite, disease, genetic, vaccine, scientists

December 14th

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A Million Paths to Peace

Posted on December 15, 2006
Previously filed under: Trade
Michael Strong encourages activists to continue embracing trade as a vehicle for change.
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Keywords: NGO, free trade, peace, prosperity, democracy, capitalism, socialism, subsidy

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Only Conflict-Free Diamonds, Please

Posted on December 15, 2006
Countries: Ghana
Previously filed under: Africa, Trade
At a the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme conference held by the UN, delegates came under pressure to act against Ghana, a trafficker of conflict diamonds.
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Keywords: U.N., trade, Kimberly Process, diamonds, conflict, Africa

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Gender Equality and Child Survival Linked

Posted on December 15, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
The report, State of the World Children 2007, finds that "healthy, educated and empowered women have healthy educated and confident daughters and sons."
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Keywords: Gender, Africa, west Africa, children, violence, United Nations

December 13th

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Vietnam Plays Wary Host to APEC

Posted on December 14, 2006
Previously filed under: Asia, Health
As host of the APEC Summit, Vietnam grows nervous about bird flu.
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Keywords: APEC, Bird Flu, avian influenza, Vietnam, Asia, health

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Hydropower - A Greenhouse Gas Culprit?

Posted on December 14, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Environment
Researchers warn that tropical reservoirs might release more greenhouse gases than fossil-fuel power stations.
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Keywords: hydropower, Congo, Dams, greenhouse gases, environment,

December 10th

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Is India Emerging as the France of Asia?

Posted on December 11, 2006
Countries: China, India, United States
Previously filed under: Asia, Global Economy
As the Sino-Indo relationship continues to warm, the U.S. must realize that India is not an unconditional ally.
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Keywords: US-India relationship, India-China relationship, economic ties, ally

December 7th

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How Chile Successfully Transformed Its Economy

Posted on December 8, 2006
Previously filed under: South America, Global Economy
The former Chilean Minister of Finance speaks about Chile's exceptional economic performance in the last two decades.
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Keywords: privatization, liberal economics, Chile, reform, economic growth, GDP, capital, growth

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An Upbeat Message on Climate Change

Posted on December 8, 2006
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Environment
Britian's leading economist offered an optimistic message for developed and developing countries alike.
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Keywords: climate change, global warming, economic growth, UN, United Nations

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