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Philippines Economy: Booming, But Poverty and Unemployment Remain Problematic

Philippines Economy: Booming, But Poverty and Unemployment Remain Problematic

Richard Javad Heydarian in Development 3 days ago

The Philippines is no longer the “Sick Man of Asia,” but there are still huge challenges in “trickling down” the growing economic pie.

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Bangladesh Factory Collapse: Can Retailer-Led Reform Overcome Government Corruption?

Bangladesh Factory Collapse: Can Retailer-Led Reform Overcome Government Corruption?

Maxime Fischer-Zernin in Development 5 days ago

In light of the April collapse of a factory in Bangladesh, retailers are attempting reforms, but the costs of reform and rampant government corruption may cause these efforts to come up short.

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Bangladesh Factory Collapse: 1000 Are Dead, But How Many Lives Has International Investment Saved?

Bangladesh Factory Collapse: 1000 Are Dead, But How Many Lives Has International Investment Saved?

Kyle Gibson in Development 7 days ago

However tempting it may be to slander corporate greed and Western investment, we must recognize Bangladesh's enormous benefits through international trade and cooperation with Western retailers.

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4 Countries Where Condoms Are Still Considered Immoral

4 Countries Where Condoms Are Still Considered Immoral

Alyssa Broda in Development 7 days ago

These countries' leaders blast condom use as dangerous, and their anti-condom rhetoric is bringing everyone down.

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Bangladesh Factory Collapse: How Can We Turn Anger Into Action?

Bangladesh Factory Collapse: How Can We Turn Anger Into Action?

Marcelia Muehlke in Development 2 weeks ago

With the Bangladesh factory tragedy in the news it is hard to ignore the hidden "costs" behind our clothing. But what about the hidden benefits?

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Would You Rather Give Birth in Dickensian England Or Modern Day Nigeria?

Would You Rather Give Birth in Dickensian England Or Modern Day Nigeria?

Mike Miesen in Development 2 weeks ago

It's still riskier to give birth in Nigeria today than it was in England 160 years ago, a fact that compels further action.

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Peace Corps: What I Didn't Expect to Learn

Peace Corps: What I Didn't Expect to Learn

Mia Pskowski in Development 3 weeks ago

The world of NGOs and development has massive problems, but committing to solve problems abroad is worth the effort.

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Bangladesh Building Collapse: Factory Worker Forced to Give Birth While Trapped Under the Rubble

Bangladesh Building Collapse: Factory Worker Forced to Give Birth While Trapped Under the Rubble

Elizabeth Plank in Development 3 weeks ago

As if the story about a collapse of a factory in Bangladesh that killed 350 couldn't get more horrifying, one of the injured gave birth under the rubble.

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