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UN Declares Birth Control a Human Right, and America Falls Short
Lilly O'Donnell in Development 6 months ago
Even in America, where individual rights are paramount, birth control isn’t viewed as a right, but as superfluous and indulgent commodity.
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You Think You Know Somalia? Meet Somaliland
John Ford in Development 6 months ago
Somaliland is a little-known country rebuilding out of the ashes of a ruined failed state. Why this country isn't getting international recognition, and why it should.
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Evolving Economics: Accounting for Social and Natural Capital
Natasha Malpani in Development 1 year ago
It's time to acknowledge the limits of our economic models and account for both social and natural capital in light of rising inequality, climate change and resource scarcity.
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The Top 5 Overlooked Foreign Policy Stories of 2012
Ed Hancox in Development 5 months ago
While foreign affairs coverage in the US was dominated by a few key states like Iran, Israel and Afghanistan, many important stories passed largely unnoticed by the mainstream press.
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5 Best Books To Save the World From Poverty
Jack Fischl in Development 10 months ago
Want to learn about development? Here are five of the most influential voices and their most significant works.
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Social Banking: When Financial Innovation Helps the 99 Percent
Tobin Fulton in Development 6 months ago
Innovations in banking have been particularly transformative in rural countries, where traditional banks are few and far between.
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Why Lack Of Toilets Is A Global Problem
Jane Chiao in Development 1 year ago
5,500 people around the world die per day due to the lack of sanitation facilities. Here is what people are doing about it.
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The Language Paradox: Speak English, Can
Ansel Ashby in Development 2 years ago
English is one of the most widely spoken languages. But international English will be shaped by many different cultures over the next 50 years.
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