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Articles related to "Foreign Aid"
Index of Economic Freedom is Turned Into Congressional Legislation Bryan Johnson's Index of Economic Freedom is turned into legislation on foreign aid in Congress. index of economic freedom • economic freedom • foreign aid • economic development
Clinton Caves on Foreign Aid Emergency Bill Congress Wins One Over the White House foreign aid • aid • agency for international development • hurricane mitch • disaster relief
Congress Gears Up For IMF-Funding Debate imf • international monetary fund • asian financial crisis • foreign aid • bretton woods
Foreign Aid Spending Likely to Go Down Congress considers cutting foreign aid. foreign aid • agency for international development • agency for international development • aid • aid
Looking for Botswana A look at a little known country - with a view to find out more africa • botswana • land use • development • foreign aid
Oxfam America and Climate Change Oxfam America calls on the U.S. to fight climate change by reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, and financing other countries' efforts to adapt to global warming. oxfam america • oxfam international • climate change • global warming • adaptation
Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth UN gets its shorts in knot about US giving. stingy • jan egelan • clare short
The African Growth and Opportunity Act New bill in Congress seeks to increase foreign aid and trade to Africa sub-saharan africa • africa • h.r. 1432 • s. 778 • african growth and opportunity act
Clinton Reneges on Funding Bill New Clinton foreign aid funding request illustrates Republican's inability to govern Congress. foreign aid • aid • agency for international development • hurricane mitch • disaster relief
War, Religion, and Civilization Why do some groups rarely fight each other while other groups engage in warfare rather frequently? The answers are varied, complex, and inextricable from human nature. war on terrorism • middle east politics • nature of war • war and society • origins of war
GAO: The IMF is NOT in a Liquidity Crisis General Accounting Office counters IMF claims on funding. general accounting office • gao • imf • international monetary fund • imf
New IMF Strategy Emerges in Congress Congress considers two new proposals for funding the IMF imf • international monetary fund • asian financial crisis • foreign aid • jack kemp
Burma Seize Aid Flights The Burmese junta confiscate UN relief aid destined for victims of Cyclone Nargis to the dismay of Western Governments. cyclone • nargis • rangoon • burma • myanmar
Economic and Political Freedom Go Hand In Hand Economic Freedom and Political Freedom are statistically linked. index of economic freedom • economic freedom • political freedom • heritage foundation • freedom house
Emergency Spending Request Could Be In Trouble President Clinton has requested some $2.5 billion in an emergency supplemental spending bill that would provide emergency aid to Israel and the Middle East, countries affected by the Asain financial crisis, and victims of hurricane Mitch. But this request is in jeopardy. foreign aid • aid • agency for international development • hurricane mitch • disaster relief
Extreme Drought Hits Moldova The 2007 drought in Moldova has affected 80% of the country. In response to the grain and water shortages, the government has altered policies and sought foreign aid. east europe summer 2007 drought • moldova grain water shortages • drought foreign aid • agriculture policy changes • high temperatures
Indigenous Charity Do you remember the good old Band Aid lyrics? Patronising? Perpetuating indigenous myths and stereotypes? You be the judge. do they know it's christmas • feed the world • band aid • band aid charity • third world poverty
Solving Poverty With 'Hour Money' Dr. Bob Blain, a sociology professor emeritus at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, has spent decades trying to change the world's monetary system. global equality • environmental preservation • international economy • hour money institute • ithaca dollars
U.S. Threatens to Blacklist Iraq As the U.S. moves closer to blacklisting Iraq for violating religious freedom, will the next President be forced into a humiliating public admission? religious freedom watchdog • iraq • u.s. president • bush administration • treatment of religions in iraq
Aid Giving Why are governments slashing their foreign aid budgets instead of attempting to address global poverty when the opportunity is there? aid • poverty • refugees • election • agenda
Preparing the Intelligence Community for Future Challenges Two ways to beef up America's Spycraft capabilities. humint • imaagery • intelligence • spycraft • kosovo
BARRY GOLDWATER: A CHOICE, NOT AN ECHO, PART II Barry Goldwater lost his 1964 bid for the White House by a history-making landslide. He then went on to become an elder stateman of the Republican Party. His service to his country should be remembered more than his disasterous presidential campaign. barry goldwater • republican • democratic • senate • president
Bringing Massage Therapy to Africa Find out how you can help The African Touch Education Fund Society's goal to reduce poverty, empower youth, women, and disabled persons in Kenya, Africa. massage therapy • africa • the african touch education fund society • teaching massage therapy • visually impaired
Business in Nepal Nepal, land of Mount Everest and mystical monastries, has long been a tourist attraction. This week we will dicuss Nepal as a business location. nepal • business in nepal • investment opportunities in nepal • nepalese economy • business opportunities in nepal
A Checklist of IMF Reforms A Laundry List of IMF Reforms international monetary fund • international monetary fund • imf • imf • bretton woods
Advertising & Economy - XI Advertising in an expression and part of an economic system. advertising • economic.
Burma's Cyclone Nargis Britain's Conservative leader calls for direct action in Burma cyclone • nargis • burma • burmese • myanmar
Great General or Fortunate Figurehead? An Analysis of George Washington's Military Leadership general • washington • leadership • war • military
Nepal's Maoists Turn Capitalists Maoist leader Prachanda promises to embrace capitalism in an effort to revive Nepal's battered economy during a meeting with the country's business leaders. nepal • nepal's economy • maoists • maoists in nepal • maoists and the economy
Nuba Genocide in Sudan The Nuba, having remained aloof from colonial culture and trade since ancient Egyptian times, are now succumbing to the ravages of war, mining and business interests. nuban • nubian • nuba • nuba people • nuba culture
Peter Sellers Biog of comedy actor Peter Sellers peter sellars • lolita • dr strangelove • inspector clouseau
Racism Towards Africa The United States' complex history of racism may be shaping its current attitudes towards Africa. aids • hiv • racism • africa • united states
Is This Any Way To Run A Government?: P.A. Accountability palestinian authority • mismanagement • embezzelment • fiscal accountability • yasser arafat
More to life than rocks Some comments and references on the border ruling for Ethiopia and Eritrea ethiopia • eritrea • united nations • border • development
Natural Disasters of the 20th Century The twentieth century saw some of the most violent earthquakes and destructive volcanic eruptions. natural disasters of the 20th century • earthquakes • volcanic disturbances • mother nature • san francisco
Pacific Island Nation of Tuvalu An overview of the pacific island of Tuvalu with general information about the nation as well as specific details on revenue, lifestyle and travel. tuvalu • pacific island nation • overvirew information • revenue lifestyle travel • islands coral atolls
The Fight Against Malaria Mosquito nets and quinine offer little protection from this disease, which is endemic in Zambia. malaria • zambia • artemisinin • plasmodium falciparum • ddt
The One Without the Oil The Middle East is best known for its abundance of oil. But don't tell that to the country of Jordan. In addition to lacking oil, they also face natural resource shortages in other areas, most significantly fresh water. jordan • middle east • persian gulf war • oil
Twelve Steps Towards Happiness Happiness research has shown what governments and communities can do to improve the well-being of citizens. It all has to do with stability and relationships. stronger communities and public policy • effective workplace policy • citizenship education • mental health spending • helping the third world
ALMOST PRESIDENT: HUBERT HORATIO HUMPHREY, PART IV Hubert Humphrey's nomination as Vice President in 1964 did not seem as certain as it appears with the advantage of hindsight. Presdient Johnson kept everyone, including Humphrey himself, guessing. johnson • humphrey • kennedy • president • vice president
Breaking News 20 There is a shortage of doctors in the Islands and especially in Guam; Brutality by PNG police reported; Guest work concept broached; Coconut power in the offing; Raratonga Flycatcher numbers increase; Fiji has plans for sugar money;Proposed Pacific Space launch a possibility. doctors • university training • guam • micronesia • guam memorial hospital
China and the West: The Meeting of Two Suspicious Minds China has one of the longest and best continuously documented histories of a single civilization. It is a history of isolation, introspection, and suspicion of foreigners. The process of Chinese WTO accession is therefore a bilateral test: It tests the sincerity of China as an international trading partner, and it tests the legitimacy and credibility of the WTO to uphold, equally apply, and enforce the principles described by its founding documents. chinese finance • wto accession • world trade organization • china's wto membership • asian economics
Congress Moves Closer to IMF Funding Request IMF may get U.S. funds after all. international monetary fund • international monetary fund • imf • imf • imf |
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