November 2011
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Foreign assistance, even in tough times, is a good... →
Investing in overseas development is sometimes a hard sell when our own country is focused on economic recovery and job creation. Sustainable development creates stronger economies, with more consumers to trade and do business with in our interconnected global marketplace. This, in turn, creates growth opportunities at home and abroad. Effective development directly improves the lives of the...
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29 July 2011
Podcast on the famine in the Horn of...
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Men lead the fight against HIV/AIDS in Swaziland -... →
During the pre-launch press briefing, Swaziland’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Benedict Xaba stated that the goal of the Soka Uncobe campaign is to reach 80% of the population of 15-49 year old males. “We want to medically circumcise approximately 152 000 Swazi males in-between the years 2011/2012. If we do reach our target we hope to save more than 88 000 people from...
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Harvard Kennedy School - The African Summer →
In other words, sub-Saharan Africa’s struggle to bring about democracy is already at the center of the political arena, and external influence — the Arab Spring, for example — is less relevant or useful when it comes to reinforcing that process.
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Bono & K'naan - Globe And Mail Video 6 of 6 →
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Bono & K'naan - Globe And Mail Video 5 of 6 →
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Bono & K'naan - Globe And Mail Video 4 of 6 →
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Bono & K'naan - Globe And Mail Video 3 of 6 →
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Bono & K'naan - Globe And Mail Video 2 of 6 →
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Bono & K'naan - Globe And Mail Video 1 of 6 →
