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In some areas, we don't go anywhere without police or military protection.

Miguel Reyes, president of Chile's firefighters' association, speaking on the security situation following the devastation of Constitucion by a tsunami shortly after the country's worst earthquake in 50 years hit on February 27.

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Tackling Homelessness With a Soccer Ball

As a journalist in Scotland, Mel Young founded a street paper. Then the football fan thought of a way to gather thousands of homeless people on soccer fields around the globe. And that’s just the beginning of Young’s mission to tackle poverty worldwide.

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US Fellowships in Global Health: What You Need to Know

A fellowship can be crucial to building a career in global health. A number of U.S. organizations offer fellowships – most are based abroad and open to citizens as well as most U.S. residents.

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Young Association Supports Work of Development NGOs

A new association is helping its members – mainly nonprofits – to improve the less glamorous, yet crucial, aspects of international development, including financial management, human resources and contracting.

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Wake-up Call

THIS WEEK, we note that, after a major hike some two years ago, food commodities remain under intense price pressure, in part due to steadily rising population growth coupled with a growing middle class worldwide.

Which "breakfast-time" commodity, in percentage terms, experienced the biggest price increase in 2009? Coffee, tea, or sugar?

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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