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Bid to end world poverty failing, pledges from rich fall short

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released a statement Wednesday that said aid pledged by the west to developing nations to reduce world poverty will fall $21 billion short.

In the Media by Stephanie Dearing - 11 comments

Solar cell phones introduced in developing nations

Kenya's biggest mobile phone company, Safaricom Limited, has introduced the nation's first solar-charged cell phone to avoid the hassle of electric-charged mobile devices.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 2 comments

Microinsurance is lucrative, so will it be the next 'revolution'?

Microinsurance works like microfinance: It enables the poor who live in developing nations to access life insurance, crop insurance, and insurance for damage caused by natural events.

In the Media by Stephanie Dearing - 3 comments

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New image of France's National Front

France's National Front develops a new image

First Nations get broad promises on Indian Act, development

A day-long gathering between First Nations chiefs and the Crown has led to broad commitments to encourage economic development and eliminate barriers to self-determination.

Oil demand flat, OPEC says

Weak economic performance in developed nations to limit demand for oil.

India endorses BRICS bank

India's prime minister said Thursday that international institutions are failing to lift up the developing world and endorsed the creation of a new development bank to be run by five fast-rising nations.

National Research Council to 'refocus' to serve business

Canada's national government research and development agency is being transformed and "refocused" into a service that provides solutions for businesses, Canada's Minister of State for Science and Technology says.