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Empty Promises?
U.S. President Obama must translate his human rights rhetoric into actions if he wants to achieve global stability, suggests Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch.
By Devex Editor on 17 March 2010
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A Pioneer Research Center Pushes Gender Issues
The International Center for Research on Women partners with a variety of companies and nonprofits to advance gender and development, says Geeta Rao Gupta, the group’s president.
By Jemila Abdulai on 17 March 2010
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Veteran Advocate for Gender and Development Takes Stock
Geeta Rao Gupta, president of the International Center for Research on Women, discusses progress on women’s issues as well a continued development challenges such as property ownership, maternal mortality and violence against women and girls.
By Jemila Abdulai on 17 March 2010
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Somalia Food Aid Diversion
Humanitarian agencies should pay more attention to the negative impacts of aid diversion rather than the impacts of aid suspension, Sarah Bailey argues.
By Devex Editor on 16 March 2010
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Obama Begins to Untangle Civil Military Operations
In a first step to realign military, diplomatic and development operations, the Obama administration plans to shift several programs in Iraq and Pakistan from the Pentagon to the State Department.
By Josh Miller on 12 March 2010
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The UN Goes to Hollywood – But Is It Ready for a Close-Up?
The U.N. should use new media to increase its transparency and accountability, not just to deflect criticisms of relief efforts in Haiti and Chile, Vijaya Ramachandran and Lauren Young argue.
By Devex Editor on 11 March 2010
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Obama Administration Unveils Plans to Kickstart US Aid Reform
Newly released documents accompanying the Obama administration’s fiscal 2011 budget request provide the most detailed look yet at plans to revamp U.S. foreign assistance.
By Ivy Mungcal on 10 March 2010
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Fragile States: Next Steps for the International Community
The international community must be credible when engaging in fragile states and should be realistic about what it can accomplish, writes Marta Foresti.
By Devex Editor on 10 March 2010
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Africa: Using Local Companies in the Manufacturing Process
Promoting energy access to traditionally off-grid Africans through initiatives such as the “Lighting Africa” campaign may help pave the way for economic development.
By Devex Editor on 08 March 2010
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Obama Unveils Detailed Food Security Plans
The Obama administration solicits stakeholder input, identifies procurement priorities and names 20 countries likely to receive the bulk of U.S. food security funding in 2011 and beyond.
By Josh Miller on 05 March 2010