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Economic Growth In African Cities Like Lagos, Nairobi And Addis Ababa Paints The Urban ... - 2 views

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Ian Gabrielson on 04 Nov 13

"Economic Growth In African Cities Like Lagos, Nairobi And Addis Ababa Paints The Urban Poor Into A Desperate Corner"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Economic Growth In African Cities Like Lagos, Nairobi And Addis Ababa Paints The Urban Poor Into A Desperate Corner"</div>

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Vietnam plans return to two-child policy to tackle population growth | World news | gua... - 0 views

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Richard Allaway on 09 Jan 09

Government fears baby boom will damage economic growth and strain health and education services

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Government fears baby boom will damage economic growth and strain health and education services</div>

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YouTube - Americans angry over US-Mexico border fence - 04 Dec 08 - 0 views

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Concerns over immigration and security have prompted the US government to erect more than 1,000km of fencing along the Mexican border. But the contentious plan which cuts through private property in some areas has sparked anger among some US homeowners and farmers. Al Jazeera's Nick Spicer reports from Brownsville, Texas, along the Mexican border.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Concerns over immigration and security have prompted the US government to erect more than 1,000km of fencing along the Mexican border. But the contentious plan which cuts through private property in some areas has sparked anger among some US homeowners and farmers. Al Jazeera's Nick Spicer reports from Brownsville, Texas, along the Mexican border. </div>

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Can African countries achieve the Millennium Development Goals without foreign aid? | K... - 2 views

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shared by Kathleen Noreisch on 17 Dec 09 - Cached

Kathleen Noreisch on 17 Dec 09

A UN representative has said relying on foreign aid to achieve the Millennium Development Goals did a disservice to Africa, and has called on African governments to find alternative funding sources and clean up their act

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A UN representative has said relying on foreign aid to achieve the Millennium Development Goals did a disservice to Africa, and has called on African governments to find alternative funding sources and clean up their act</div>

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IFAD Factsheets - 4 views

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Climate change: a development challenge Climate change: building the resilience of poor rural communities Desertification Fighting water scarcity in the Arab countries Fighting rural poverty: the role of ICTs Food prices: Smallholders can be part of the solution The future of world food security Land tenure security and poverty reduction Linking land and water governance Remittances Rural finance: Small amounts making a big difference Women

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Climate change: a development challenge Climate change: building the resilience of poor rural communities Desertification Fighting water scarcity in the Arab countries Fighting rural poverty: the role of ICTs Food prices: Smallholders can be part of the solution The future of world food security Land tenure security and poverty reduction Linking land and water governance Remittances Rural finance: Small amounts making a big difference Women </div>

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Climate change is happening 'here, now': US report - Yahoo! News - 0 views

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shared by Charlotte Lemaitre on 17 Jun 09 - Cached

Charlotte Lemaitre on 17 Jun 09

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The harmful effects of global warming are being felt "here and now and in your backyard," a groundbreaking US government report on climate change has warned.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">WASHINGTON (AFP) - The harmful effects of global warming are being felt "here and now and in your backyard," a groundbreaking US government report on climate change has warned. </div>

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Government Report Breaks Down How US Will be Hit by Climate Change : TreeHugger - 0 views

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shared by Charlotte Lemaitre on 16 Jun 09 - Cached

Charlotte Lemaitre on 16 Jun 09

And as you might imagine, it's not pretty- climate change's usual suspects like more severe tropical storms, drought, and raising sea levels make appearances, but it's some of the lesser-known threats detailed here that make the report truly scary

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">And as you might imagine, it's not pretty- climate change's usual suspects like more severe tropical storms, drought, and raising sea levels make appearances, but it's some of the lesser-known threats detailed here that make the report truly scary</div>

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Seeking Refuge | GOOD - 2 views

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shared by Kathleen Noreisch on 28 May 09 - Cached

Kathleen Noreisch on 28 May 09

Wars, famine, and natural disasters are just a few of the reasons people are forced to leave their homes and flee their countries. Around the world, millions of refugees are waiting, sometimes for a lifetime, to return home. Here is a look at who they are.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wars, famine, and natural disasters are just a few of the reasons people are forced to leave their homes and flee their countries. Around the world, millions of refugees are waiting, sometimes for a lifetime, to return home. Here is a look at who they are.</div>

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Who's Going Where? | GOOD - 1 views

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shared by Kathleen Noreisch on 28 May 09 - Cached

Kathleen Noreisch on 28 May 09

People are moving around the world constantly-either toward opportunity or away from misfortune and fear. This is where people are going, and where they are coming from.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">People are moving around the world constantly-either toward opportunity or away from misfortune and fear. This is where people are going, and where they are coming from.</div>

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Interactive: Climate map shows world after 4C rise | Environment | guardian.co.uk - 2 views

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shared by Kathleen Noreisch on 23 Oct 09 - Cached

Kathleen Noreisch on 23 Oct 09

A map launched at the Science Museum in London has been developed using the latest peer-reviewed science from the Met Office Hadley Centre and other leading impact scientists. It shows that the land will heat up more quickly than the sea, and high latitudes, particularly the Arctic, will have larger temperature increases

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A map launched at the Science Museum in London has been developed using the latest peer-reviewed science from the Met Office Hadley Centre and other leading impact scientists. It shows that the land will heat up more quickly than the sea, and high latitudes, particularly the Arctic, will have larger temperature increases</div>

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New Home - Wikigender.org - 1 views

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shared by Kathleen Noreisch on 15 Nov 09 - Cached

Kathleen Noreisch on 15 Nov 09

Wikigender is a project initiated by the OECD Development Centre to facilitate the exchange and improve the knowledge on gender-related issues around the world. A particular focus lies on gathering empirical evidence and identifying adequate statistics to measure gender equality.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wikigender is a project initiated by the OECD Development Centre to facilitate the exchange and improve the knowledge on gender-related issues around the world. A particular focus lies on gathering empirical evidence and identifying adequate statistics to measure gender equality.</div>

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Population distribution in Africa - Maps and Graphics at UNEP/GRID-Arendal - 2 views

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CNN International Girl Day - 3 girls, one day - 4 views

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Kay Kay: The Girl from Guangzhou - Witness - Al Jazeera English - 3 views

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shared by Matt Podbury on 09 Nov 12 - No Cached

Matt Podbury on 09 Nov 12

Kay Kay has been filmed since her birth in 1992 and the resulting film offers an engaging insight into modern China.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Kay Kay has been filmed since her birth in 1992 and the resulting film offers an engaging insight into modern China.</div>

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Women's economic empowerment offers a win-win scenario | Naila Kabeer | Global developm... - 4 views

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Matt Podbury on 19 Nov 12

Not only does gender equality lead to higher economic growth, it is key to ensuring a fairer world for both men and women

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Not only does gender equality lead to higher economic growth, it is key to ensuring a fairer world for both men and women</div>

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Lies, damn lies and GDP | Business | guardian.co.uk - 5 views

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Climate Controls - The British Geographer - 3 views

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ib_geog2009 Patterns in environmental quality and sustainability

shared by Matt Podbury on 06 Dec 12 - No Cached

Matt Podbury on 06 Dec 12

Excellent A-Level/IB resources on climate and atmosphere

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Excellent A-Level/IB resources on climate and atmosphere</div>

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Why Poverty - 6 views

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lee darwell on 10 Dec 12

Very interesting programmes and resources for Wealth and Development

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Very interesting programmes and resources for Wealth and Development</div>

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Cancer risk 70% higher for females in Fukushima area, says WHO | Environment | guardian... - 1 views

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George Orwell's China? | China, What's Next? | The Diplomat - 4 views

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