There is a direct link between media content and development success. Several African initiatives are working to make sure media and development aims agree.

Apr 13, 2010 - Lawrence Mastri

Is Germany's economy feeling any effect from the population decline? Data suggests a different picture.

Feb 22, 2011 - Bhumika Ghimire

Massive debt, hyperinflation and an uncertain political situation continue to damage Zimbabwe's once prosperous economy.

Dec 21, 2010 - Crimson Tazvinzwa

The path to African development is the subject of debate between the Internalist and Externalist schools of development. Colonialism is the beginning of this debate.

Oct 4, 2009 - Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

Countries across the global South are finding that regular cash transfers to poor people can reduce poverty and spur long-term development.

Jun 23, 2010 - Cathy Sunshine

Though gold mining & cocoa farming helped a 20% rise in Ghana's exports in 2006, prospects for the West African nation's economy depend on tourism & other services.

Jun 19, 2007 - Daniel Workman

Africa may experience an economic slump in the wake of the global economic recession.

Jan 16, 2009 - Tiisetso Tlelima

African countries continue to receive millions as aid from donor countries yet the continent remains poor. Several reasons account for the failure of aid in Africa.

Mar 27, 2009 - Sulemana Braimah

Ill-conceived policies of the World Bank and the IMF have had devastating consequences for the people of Africa.

Feb 16, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

Agriculture's share of global development aid fell dramatically in the last 25 years, a U.S. research organization has said.

Jan 13, 2011 - Peter Feuilherade

African-Americans are eight times more likely than whites to contract HIV/AIDs.

Oct 18, 2010 - Karen Gaskell

With a growing amount of money earmarked for AIDS, perhaps the focus needs to be broadened to encompass health care in general.

Sep 18, 2007 - Bethina Abrahams

The lives of AIDS patients are hinging on new treatments, but preventing HIV infection is still a challenge. Here is a summary of recent developments.

Jun 15, 2008 - Alicia Mae Prater

China's rapid economic growth has led the Asian giant to look at Africa as an alternative source of resources, especailly oil and gas.

May 3, 2009 - Simon Davies

The contribution of African Scientists on the continent is growing as Africa realizes the need to move away from an ever-increasing consumerist society.

Jul 27, 2011 - Sharon Kasanda

Provision of aid support in technical terms will make it less attractive to those with ulterior motives since technical resources are less liquid than cash.

Nov 10, 2011 - M Abbey

With cellular connectivity at 70% worldwide and at 50% in Africa, mobile devices & applications are seen as tools for development. How might these be used?

Feb 10, 2011 - Catherine E Whitehead

With the US Dollar on the brink of collapse, world leaders met in Britain for the G 20 summit to discuss remedy that would support the World Bank and the IMF.

Apr 9, 2009 - Jacqueline S. Homan

While attempting global economic stability, the IMF applies its own ideology based upon the Western economy.

Sep 23, 2010 - Eyrun Bernhardsdottir

What is the true influence of child labor on the globalized work force? Do children sway the value of work on a planetary scale?

Aug 28, 2007 - Frank W. Hardy