Why don’t we just send aid money directly to poor people’s cellphones?
The following post was written by Duncan Green, Head of Research for Oxfam GB and author of “From Poverty to Power.”...
The following post was written by Duncan Green, Head of Research for Oxfam GB and author of “From Poverty to Power.”...
As a student, giving is hard. Many students don’t have very regular income, and that income is often tied up...
A few months ago MTV started a new campaign, asking folks to “give a shit.” The website provides several causes...
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Perhaps the most recent iteration of the enduring problem faced by the development community, so eloquently presented by Ivan Illich...
Have you ever slid into the midday slump with a cup of coffee in hand? Have you wondered about where...
Everyone has written about the best way to eliminate poverty. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) proposes stricter budgets, cuts in...
In Elisabeth Rosenthal’s recent article, “African Huts Far From the Grid Glow With Renewable Power,” she describes the growing interest...
The problems we as Americans face today seem overwhelming and even debilitating to our lives. When put into perspective, however,...
Urbanization in developing countries is a necessity for economic development. It is how countries such as the United States, England,...