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Global Shocks Shake Progress On Development

Ottawa Citizen
May 17th, 2013

In this op-ed, Duncan Green discusses the impact that global disasters have had on populations financially and socially, as well as in terms of development and aid processes.

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Confronting The 1 Percent Directly

WAGING NONVIOLENCE
May 8th, 2013

A group of activists have made it their mission to confront the 1 percent directly about economic justice and class discrimination.

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Saudi Arabia Launches First Campaign To Stop Violence Against Women

Thomas Reuters Foundation
May 2nd, 2013

Saudi Arabia has launched its first campaign against the abuse of women, which is designed to encourage females to speak about their experiences and have a global impact in women’s rights.

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Are Women Our Most Undervalued Resource?

Co.EXIST
April 25th, 2013

Promoting equality for women in the workforce not only provides opportunity for individuals, but also promises dramatic economic and social benefits for countries as a whole.

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A Path To Peace In Land, Resource Disputes

CSMonitor
April 15th, 2013

A peace agreement between Japan and Taiwan to share fisheries around a group of islands claimed by both countries has set an international example of the benefits of mutual investment and cooperation for other governments to follow.

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Africa’s Emerging Middle Class Drives Growth And Democracy

NONVIOLENT CONFLICT
May 11th, 2013

Africa is undergoing a economic and political change due to an uprising of middle class workers who are driving change and growth through their success.

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A Simple, Elegant Stove To Make Cooking Safer In Africa

Co.EXIST
May 7th, 2013

A new start up called The Baker Stove is on the quest to provide people with a an affordable cooking method that is safer and more efficient that previous strategies and stove models.

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Building Health Systems From Scratch In Somalia

IRIN
April 28th, 2013

Although Somalia is experiencing a period of relative peace, health care continues to be a problem for many of its people. Building a sustainable infrastructure would lead to accessibility, but first, private and public relationships must be created between the health sector and the government.

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LeanIn.Org Pushes Women To Stick With Career Ambitions

CSMonitor
April 23rd, 2013

Rachel Thomas began LeanIn.Org when she realized the importance of female leadership and the obstacles many women face in achieving their career ambitions. Her goal through her nonprofit organization is to promote equality for women and encourage them to aspire for professional success.

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At 48 Panera Breads, You Can Pay Whatever You Want (Or Pay Nothing) For Your Turkey Chili

Co.EXIST
April 6th, 2013

In 2010, Panera Bread launched an experiment: instead of asking customers to pay a set price for food, they directed customers to take what they needed, and pay what they could afford.

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