Tag: global development
The sex talk: How a European country might help Americans get a handle on it
A new book looks at how the Netherlands approaches sex and teenagers, and how Americans might be able to use some of those tactics to improve communications with our own teens....
In wake of U.S. legislation, Congolese mines cleaning up act
With the passage of the Dodd-Frank legislation last year, U.S. electronics companies had to ensure their supply chains didn't include minerals produced in conflict mines. It's provided an opening for China, but it's also caused the Congolese government to make changes....
Brown Revolution: Preserving soil quality by changing grazing patterns
The brown revolution is about what the plants are planted in (soil) and not the plants themselves. Ranchers say they can make their land usable longer by mimicking natural livestock patterns....
With global population marching toward 7 billion, a problem: Where's the food?
The 7 billionth person is projected to be born on Halloween. The growing population, however, presents a problem. Where will we get the food for all those hungry mouths?...
American businesses looking to build ties with Iraq, even as soldiers withdraw
Business leaders are predicting that the market for goods in Iraq is about to explode and companies in various sectors of the American economy are hoping to capitalize on that boom....
World is ticking toward a milestone: 7 billionth person expected on Halloween
In 12 years, the world has added 1 billion people. On Monday, the United Nations expects the global population to top 7 billion for the first time, ever....
Children struggle to survive on the streets in Kabul
According to UNICEF, more than 30 percent of children of elementary-school age are working on the streets in Afghanistan and are often their family's sole breadwinners....
Africans want fair shake from Chinese investors
China's investment in Africa is vast and growing, but in Zambia many are critical of China's approach and are concerned that they're not benefiting from investments....
Global mental health issues woefully overlooked
The United Nations has made it a goal to improve maternal and child health, but mental health issues around the world remain woefully overlooked....
Africa myth #3: Africa needs help from US celebrities
Of the many misconceptions about Africa, a major one appears to be that Africans can't seem to solve their problems without help from American celebrities....
