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A New Report: Democratic Transitions in Developing Countries

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Leah Hazard
Topics: Economic Development

The Center for Global Development released a great report last week on practical ways the international community can support democracy in transitioning states.

In terms of practical policy recommendations, the authors outline that the aid community must try to eliminate huge economic disparities within countries. They also point out that the international aid community must support increased checks and balances against executive figures in new democracies. Third, the authors stress not just the importance of aid but also the role of opening our own borders to trade and cultural exchange programs with transitioning countries.

As many countries across the globe struggle with democratic transitions, this is a relevant publication for anyone interested in economic development and democracy.

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FORGE - The Wage Dilemma

Posted on August 13, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Field Diaries
Kjerstin Erickson, founder of FORGE, discusses the emotional task of deciding how much to pay local staff in underdeveloped, war-torn economies.
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Keywords: Africa, NGOs, humanitarian aid, fair wages, economics

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Taking a Permanent Bite Out of Malaria

Posted on June 28, 2007
Topics: Health
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
According to Charles C. Griffin of the Brookings Institution, the fight against malaria has to be long-term and extensive.
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From the Archives

Becoming an Aid Worker

Posted on May 29, 2007
Topics: Humanitarian Aid
Previously filed under: Education
An experienced professional explains how to get a job in the field of international aid.
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Inflation Hits Aid Agencies' Capacity to Assist in Zimbabwe

Posted on April 23, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Global Economy
Non-governmental organizations face increasing pressure as humanitarian needs grow and supplies become more expensive.
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Keywords: inflation, humanitarian aid, poverty

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How Will Greater Foreign Aid Help the Poor This Time?

Posted on October 17, 2006
Previously filed under: Global Economy
What are the two tragedies of the world's poor? The first is that children die every day from disease and malnutrition. The second is that aid has not changed that reality.
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Keywords: United Nations, poverty, Millenium Development Goal, Jeffery Sachs, humanitarian aid

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PanAfrica - Aid for the Poor, Not for the Consultants

Posted on August 3, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Global Economy
A new report reveals that aid funding is often diverted back into its country of origin, or spent inefficiently on foreign consultants.
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Keywords: humanitarian aid, development, Africa

From the Archives

Why Doesn't Foreign Aid Work?

Posted on April 25, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Book and Film Reviews
William Easterly presents an excerpt from his new book, The White Man's Burden - Why the West's Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and So Little Good.
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In Search of the Holy Grail

Posted on April 5, 2006
Countries: Ghana
Previously filed under: Africa, Technology
It is information and communication technologies that will lead to accelerated growth in Ghana, not agriculture.
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Keywords: World Bank, trade, ICT, humanitarian aid, food security, economy, Debt relief, comparative advantage

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Shortages of Health Services, Abundance of Red Tape Hamper AIDS/HIV Battle

Posted on April 4, 2006
Previously filed under: Health
Securing adequate funding is not sufficient to address the health-care needs of developing countries -- instead, policymakers must focus on increasing absorption capacity.
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Keywords: World Bank, trickle down, tariffs, drug donation, AIDS/HIV, humanitarian aid, Africa

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AIDS in Zimbabwe - One Orphan's Story

Posted on January 31, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
A child is left to provide for her siblings after her parents die of AIDS.
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Aiding Poverty in Africa - Giving Until it Hurts

Posted on August 25, 2005
Previously filed under: Africa, General Globalization
International commitments to increase foreign aid to African nations ignore the causes of poverty in those countries.
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U2's Bono Rocks the World

Posted on October 26, 2004
Previously filed under: General Globalization
The Millennium Challenge and a new approach to foreign aid.
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