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Banks in the DRC: the community that saves together stays together | Global Development... - 1 views

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Informal banking groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo empower women, fund food and bridge ethnic boundaries

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Poor nations' climate change budget puts health and education funds at risk | Global de... - 1 views

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Poor countries have had to divert large chunks of their budget to adapt to climate change and run the risk of crowding out spending on health and education, a new report suggests.

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Millennium development goal eight: Develop a global partnership for development | Globa... - 2 views

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Articles, videos, podcasts and reports about Millennium Development Goal 8

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Millennium development goal seven: Ensure environmental sustainability | Global develop... - 1 views

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Articles, videos, podcasts and reports about Millennium Development Goal 7

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Millennium development goal six: Combat HIV, Aids, malaria and other diseases | Global ... - 1 views

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Articles, videos, podcasts and reports about Millennium Development Goal 6

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Millennium development goal five: Improve maternal health | Global development | thegua... - 1 views

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Millennium development goal four: Reduce child mortality | Global development | theguar... - 1 views

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Articles, videos, podcasts and reports about Millennium Development Goal 4

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Millennium development goal three: Promote gender equality and empower women | Global d... - 2 views

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Articles, videos, podcasts and reports about Millennium Development Goal 3

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Millennium development goal two: Achieve universal primary education | Global developme... - 1 views

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Millennium development goal one: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger | Global developm... - 2 views

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Stronger roots: Growing resilient forests in Samoa | UNDP - 1 views

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Since 2011 UNDP is leading an intervention on the integration of climate change risk and resilience in forestry management in Samoa (ICCRIFS). Financed by a grant from the Global Environment Facility through the Least Developed Country Fund, with co-financing by the Government of Samoa, the 4-year, US$4.9 m project was implemented across the island to raise climate awareness, improve livelihoods and increase reforestation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Since 2011 UNDP is leading an intervention on the integration of climate change risk and resilience in forestry management in Samoa (ICCRIFS). Financed by a grant from the Global Environment Facility through the Least Developed Country Fund, with co-financing by the Government of Samoa, the 4-year, US$4.9 m project was implemented across the island to raise climate awareness, improve livelihoods and increase reforestation.</div>

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Bolivia: On the way towards eliminating malaria | UNDP - 1 views

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The reduction in malaria in Bolivia is due in part to Malaria-Free Bolivia project geared towards reducing the mortality rate associated with the disease.

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Defeating malaria, one of Zambia's biggest killers | UNDP - 1 views

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The government of Zambia has embarked on a mass distribution of free insecticide-treated mosquito nets, to combat malaria and to benefit 8.2 million people across the country.

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Somaliland's first female deputy prosecutor | UNDP - 1 views

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This project promotes legal education for women and provides job placement to fill the justice sector with qualified female law students and graduates.

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New opportunities for women artisans in Upper Egypt | UNDP - 1 views

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he Egypt Network for Integrated Development (ENID) is a five-year initiative that links literacy education with vocational training to generate new income, improve food security and enhance basic and public services for the marginalized communities and people of Upper Egypt.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">he Egypt Network for Integrated Development (ENID) is a five-year initiative that links literacy education with vocational training to generate new income, improve food security and enhance basic and public services for the marginalized communities and people of Upper Egypt.</div>

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Mexico City on the road to cleaner air - video | Global development | The Guardian - 1 views

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Thanks largely to vehicle emissions, Mexico City was once the world's most polluted urban centre. But over the past decade, a focus on sustainable alternative transport has persuaded a growing number of citizens to leave their cars at home.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Thanks largely to vehicle emissions, Mexico City was once the world's most polluted urban centre. But over the past decade, a focus on sustainable alternative transport has persuaded a growing number of citizens to leave their cars at home. </div>

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Cities and development | Global development | The Guardian - 3 views

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"Cities and development", skim through the variety of articles to get ideas for areas of interest for developing megacities.

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Can Mexico City's roof gardens help the metropolis shrug off its smog? | Global develop... - 1 views

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Green roofs sprouting across Mexican capital not only purify the air but aid recovery of hospital patients, says environment chief. Note podcast: The global battle for clean air.

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Megacities rise, fertile land lies idle, and the UN calls for action on ageing | Global... - 0 views

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Note video Lagos - living off the water in Makoko. Nigerian architect Kunle Adeyemi is hoping to build another school - one that floats on the water and is powered by solar panels.

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Mexico City: water torture on a grand and ludicrous scale | Cities | theguardian.com - 2 views

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A grossly inefficient sewage system makes the city's tap water filthy and consigns millions to disease, will it ever improve?

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