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Diverging inequality in Latin America and the United States
By: Devex Editor EDITOR’S NOTE: Latin America is considered one of the most unequal regions in the world, but over the last decade inequality has declined in 14 countries, which contrasts with rising inequality in the United States, writes Shannon K. O’Neil, senior fellow for Latin American Studies at the Council on Foreign …
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Update from New PCI India Country Director
I’ve been here in India two weeks now and it’s been a whirlwind of activity. On my first day of work I was surprised and touched by the extremely warm welcome I received by the PCI India staff in New Delhi who met me on the office steps before I could even enter the building. There was a big welcome sign on the wall and a rangoli (painting …
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What would YOU do if you witnessed violence against a woman?
If I counted how many times I witnessed or was directly affected by violence against women in my life, it is shocking. At least six members of my family and one childhood friend come to mind, not to mention the five incidences in public that I witnessed firsthand . . . and this just includes the blatant acts of physical and sexual abuse that these …
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Let’s Be Intentional About This (Defining Innovation)
By: Chris Bessenecker You know these days it’s hard not to find someone promoting something they refer to as “innovative” or stating how “innovative” they are. There are a plethora of conferences, solicitations, prizes, and promotions for innovations that come across my desk on a weekly basis – and that just in the field of …
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Happy Earth Day! CFR Releases Global Governance Report Card on Climate Change
By: James M. Lindsay Happy Earth Day! Today marks its forty-third anniversary. The idea for the first Earth Day came from Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI). Appalled by the tragic 1969 oil spill near Santa Barbara, California, he wanted a way to bring attention to the problem of environmental degradation. His initial 1970 effort turned out 20 …
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MDGs now and beyond
By: Devex Editor EDITOR’S NOTE: The next 1,000 days will be crucial for achieving and sustaining the MDGs but also for the world to decide upon the next round of goals, writes Zach Silberman, policy associate at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. With less than 1,000 days until the 2015 deadline for the Millennium Development Goals …
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