Development Archive
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Individual Empowerment and Development: Plug-in for the Power of Information
Posted on May 23, 2014The global Internet population rounds off at nearly 2.5 billion people, who use the web to access information, connect with others or simply escape reality. But the world’s poorest 4 billion are ... -
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Knowledge of the ‘Local’ and the Future of Reducing Risks and Building Peace
Posted on May 16, 2014The world has entered a period of extreme stress, faced with challenges of globalisation, economic unpredictability, climate change, and resource scarcity. These challenges test peace and stability, and have created ... -
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Donor planning in fragile States: The need for a new approach
Posted on March 29, 2014With the Millennium Development Goals’ (MDGs) target date of 2015 almost upon us, it is notable that most development goals in fragile and conflict-affected states will not be achieved. Fragile ... -
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Somalia needs a New Deal for Peace
Posted on July 2, 2013Last year Somalian Journalist Mohamud Uluso warned that “the future forebodes more pessimism and treachery than optimism and trustworthiness”. His pessimism seemed (almost) misplaced in the recent chorus excitement about Somalia’s progress ... -
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Somalia: Rising from the Ashes
Posted on February 28, 2013This article was originally published in The Huffington Post. Known for topping the list of failed states, Somalia seems to be rising from the ashes of war and all its connotations. ...