From Greece to Canada – George Delaportas: Big Dreams Need Big Country

11 years ago

George Delaportas is writing a new language and needs four years of research, and about EUR 80,000, to compile its…

World Bank Group Commits US$ 5 Billion to Boost Electricity Generation in Six African Countries

11 years ago

The World Bank Group has committed $5 billion in new technical and financial support for energy projects in six African countries…

The Euro – A Paradox Checks Into Hotel California

11 years ago

It could have been conceived a bit more thoughtfully, but as a project the European common currency is not altogether…

Back to Africa – Chibwe Masabo Henry: The Diaspora as a Driver of Development

11 years ago

Having medical doctors, specialists, nurses and other healthcare workers readily available to take charge in case of illness may be…

The European Conundrum

11 years ago

The European Union is an interesting project that – once logic is duly applied – must end up with the…

Gabriel García Márquez (1927-2014): A Farewell to the Patriarch of Literature

11 years ago

It is a rare genius who can encapsulate in writing the soul of a country. One who does so with…

Why Business Leaders Support a Price on Carbon

11 years ago

Climate change can put the resources, supply chains, and infrastructure that companies rely on at risk, while also threatening to…

Mikkelson Brothers: Doing Good through a Chance Meeting

11 years ago

Danes David and Christopher Mikkelson are solid heroes for the humble and conscientious work they have done in establishing Refugees…

MIGA (World Bank): Islamic Finance – A Growing Source of Capital for the Developing World

11 years ago

The World Bank has its eye on Islamic finance, and with reason. Islamic finance’s recent globalization – in both Muslim…

World Bank Policies Include Screening for Climate Risks

11 years ago

The World Bank Group has made a priority of helping countries adapt to and mitigate the risks of climate change,…