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World Politics

By Tom Murphy11 May 2017

Enthusiastic praise from aid groups, activists for Trump’s USAID pick

At a time of continuous political fighting, the President Donald Trump made an announcement that is winning praise from NGOs, activists and politicians. The administration nominated Mark Green, a former ambassador to Tanzania and current president of the International Republican Institute, to lead the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

World Politics

By Tom Murphy13 March 2017

U.K. aid for migration crisis has unintended consequences, watchdog group says

U.K. initiatives that aim to stem migration across the Mediterranean need more careful consideration, according to an independent watchdog group. The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) analyzed existing and proposed programs that are funded by U.K. foreign aid money and identified the potential for success, as well as unintended consequences.

Human Rights

By Joanne Lu8 December 2016

Bangladesh slums ‘rife’ with child laborers working 64-hour weeks

Children in the slums of Dhaka, Bangladesh, are forfeiting education to work an average of 64 hours a week mostly in the garment industry, according to a new report released Wednesday.

Human Rights

By Tom Murphy26 August 2016

Poverty and inequality is entrenched, increasing in Africa, study says

Poverty is increasingly concentrating in Africa, according to a London-based think tank. By 2030, if current trends continue, sub-Saharan Africa…

Basics

By Andie Long19 July 2016

Dual currencies may help developing countries brace for bumpy post-Brexit ride

In the wake of the unprecedented Brexit vote last month, economists who focus on the needs of developing and emerging…

World Politics

By Tom Murphy11 July 2016

Developing countries take $3.8 billion loss thanks to Brexit

A slumping British economy and devalued currency are bad news for Brits after voting to leave the European Union. For…

Science

By Tom Murphy18 April 2016

Urban poverty is probably worse than we think

Surveyors have essentially used the same tools to count the number of poor people living in urban centers around the…

Human Rights

By Tom Murphy1 March 2016

Leadership doesn’t equal power or influence for women

Political access for women continues to rise globally, but the gains are not translating into more power and influence, according…

Human Rights

By Andie Long25 November 2015

Aid agencies worry regulations will impede digital cash lifeline to refugees

As the world races to contain the growing threat from terrorist groups like the Islamic State, aid organizations worry about…