September 2011
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Sep 30th
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The situation in the Horn of Africa (Valerie Amos, Bob Geldof, Michael Elliott) - Press Conference 24 September 2011 Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Valerie Amos; Prime Minister Raila Odinga of Kenya; Bob Geldof;  and Michael Elliott, Chief Executive Officer of the non-governmental organization ONE. Running time: 00:27:47Language(s) available: ...
Sep 27th
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Bridges to Somewhere - By Justin Yifu Lin |... →
Promoting infrastructure investments in developing countries, an idea that is also being advanced by the G-20, would boost exports, manufacturing employment, and growth in high-income countries, while reducing poverty and enhancing growth in the developing world. It’s a win-win solution.
Sep 13th
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90 minute video In recent years, the U.S. government has elevated the status of international development support, often touting it as a key pillar of national security policy alongside defense and diplomacy. What are the advantages, disadvantages and limits of the connection between development and national security? Does this reflect a fundamental shift in U.S. understanding of national...
Sep 11th
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