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Geothermal energy helps power Kenya's future
Kenya’s rift valley boasts a mind-blowing safari landscape.Kenya’s rift valley boasts a mind-blowing safari landscape.
Public funding, private loans - whatever it takes to get an education
In this edition of Learning World, we visited both northern Rwanda and southern Brazil to examine a question that faces families the world over –In this edition of Learning World, we visited both northern Rwanda and southern Brazil to examine a question that faces families the world over –
4th annual Africa Development Forum: what is the focus?
Transforming agriculture from a subsistence activity into a driver of development and growthTransforming agriculture from a subsistence activity into a driver of development and growth
Is aid the solution to European migrant crisis?
There is an increase in migratory pressure to Europe which could be easily handled by the 28 if they could get their act together as a groupThere is an increase in migratory pressure to Europe which could be easily handled by the 28 if they could get their act together as a group
African Development Forum in Morocco
The African economy is gearing up a notch, and now as the continent has to work together to make the most of it, Morocco is positioning itself as aThe African economy is gearing up a notch, and now as the continent has to work together to make the most of it, Morocco is positioning itself as a
UN Gaza agency forced to suspend aid to refugees
A shortfall in funding has forced the UN agency in Gaza (UNWRA) to suspend aid to tens of thousands of Palestinians for repairs to homes damaged inA shortfall in funding has forced the UN agency in Gaza (UNWRA) to suspend aid to tens of thousands of Palestinians for repairs to homes damaged in
UNITAID chief speaks about ending extreme poverty, tackling AIDS and innovative fund raising
Philippe Douste-Blazy is a former minister in the French government and President of UNITAID. He wants to eradicate extreme poverty and raisePhilippe Douste-Blazy is a former minister in the French government and President of UNITAID. He wants to eradicate extreme poverty and raise
UN COP19 Climate Change Conference in Warsaw
As evidence grows suggesting that global warming is accelerating, more climate change talks take place in Warsaw. Negotiators are still polesAs evidence grows suggesting that global warming is accelerating, more climate change talks take place in Warsaw. Negotiators are still poles
EU pledges 650 million euros in 'New Deal' for Somalia
The EU has pledged 650 million euros in what is being hailed as a ‘New Deal’ for Somalia. The money will be used to support the country’s newThe EU has pledged 650 million euros in what is being hailed as a ‘New Deal’ for Somalia. The money will be used to support the country’s new
Still too many children not getting an education
This edition of Learning World looks at the UN’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which include getting all the world’s primary aged children intoThis edition of Learning World looks at the UN’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which include getting all the world’s primary aged children into
UKIP MEP unrepentant about ‘Bongo Bongo Land’ comment
A eurosceptic British Member of the European Parliament has defended a comment he made about foreign aid being sent to “Bongo Bongo Land”. GodfreyA eurosceptic British Member of the European Parliament has defended a comment he made about foreign aid being sent to “Bongo Bongo Land”. Godfrey
EU regions at risk over budget squabble
The EU’s poorest regions could be the biggest losers at this week’s budget summit as member states look to agree upon how much to spend on EuropeThe EU’s poorest regions could be the biggest losers at this week’s budget summit as member states look to agree upon how much to spend on Europe
EU Development Days open with focus on hunger in Africa
This year’s opening of the European Development Days coincides with World Food Day – an occasion to remind us that around one billion people faceThis year’s opening of the European Development Days coincides with World Food Day – an occasion to remind us that around one billion people face
Donors promise 13 billion euros aid to Afghanistan
The equivalent of about 13 billion euros in development aid has been pledged to secure the peace in Afghanistan. Representatives from around 80The equivalent of about 13 billion euros in development aid has been pledged to secure the peace in Afghanistan. Representatives from around 80
EU development aid falls
After a decade of steady increases, EU development aid fell for the first time last year, latest figures from the OECD show. Collectively, theAfter a decade of steady increases, EU development aid fell for the first time last year, latest figures from the OECD show. Collectively, the
Royal couple make first official outing
A relaxed and smiling Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have appeared at their first official engagement as a married couple. Prince William and KateA relaxed and smiling Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have appeared at their first official engagement as a married couple. Prince William and Kate
Was Hurricane Katrina a turning point for the US?
These are some of the questions you asked Craig Calhoun: 1- Did the US respond adequately to Haiti’s earthquake? 2- Was Hurricane Katrina a turningThese are some of the questions you asked Craig Calhoun: 1- Did the US respond adequately to Haiti’s earthquake? 2- Was Hurricane Katrina a turning
Gates on aid drive in Europe
Philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates has been urging the European Union and its member governments to sustain foreign aid in theirPhilanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates has been urging the European Union and its member governments to sustain foreign aid in their
Mali: women taking control of their future
What started out twenty years ago as a grassroots movement to collect rubbish in the villages of Mali has turned into a successful NGO helping womenWhat started out twenty years ago as a grassroots movement to collect rubbish in the villages of Mali has turned into a successful NGO helping women
Efficient and innovative Development Aid
Reducing extreme poverty and hunger, guaranteeing primary education for all and fighting disease are just some of the aims of the internationalReducing extreme poverty and hunger, guaranteeing primary education for all and fighting disease are just some of the aims of the international
Climate Change and Development: what global response?
Two year ago, Rajendra Kuma Pachauri received the nobel peace prize alongside Al Gore for his work at the head of the international group of expertsTwo year ago, Rajendra Kuma Pachauri received the nobel peace prize alongside Al Gore for his work at the head of the international group of experts
Poor coordination wastes aid billions
Up to six billion euros is wasted per year in development aid given to other countries by the European Union; the EU aid Commissioner called theUp to six billion euros is wasted per year in development aid given to other countries by the European Union; the EU aid Commissioner called the
Focus on Millenium Development Goals
European development aid, and how documentary films are bringing the Millenium Goals to the public’s attention. Behind the scenes at a newEuropean development aid, and how documentary films are bringing the Millenium Goals to the public’s attention. Behind the scenes at a new
Tackling security in Guinee Bissau
Guinee Bissau. This small country in West Africa is one of the world’s poorest and, in recent times, among the least stable. In less than three yearsGuinee Bissau. This small country in West Africa is one of the world’s poorest and, in recent times, among the least stable. In less than three years
EU aids Pakistan
Pakistan has asked the European Union for help against poverty, extremism and terrorism. At a first EU-Pakistan summit, held in Brussels, visitingPakistan has asked the European Union for help against poverty, extremism and terrorism. At a first EU-Pakistan summit, held in Brussels, visiting
Latvians brace for tough times as austerity bites
These are lean times in Latvia. People in the Baltic state are being asked to tighten their belts after the parliament approved deep public spendingThese are lean times in Latvia. People in the Baltic state are being asked to tighten their belts after the parliament approved deep public spending