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Development Aid: A Mixed Track Record
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Development Aid: A Mixed Track Record

In the World Bank’s latest projection, it is believed that for the first time, less than 10% of the world’s population are living in extreme poverty, down from 37% in 1990. The biggest improvements can be seen in East Asia, especially China, where hundreds of millions passed the
Sep 16, 2016 5 min read
Nepal and the trouble with aid
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Nepal and the trouble with aid

The recent 7.8 magnitude Nepalese earthquake has seen an outpouring of humanitarian aid flowing into the small, mountainous country. Already over $50m in financial support has been donated worldwide by various countries, as well as countless non-financial aid, such as sleeping stations, food, water and medical equipment. Yet, for
May 11, 2015 4 min read
Syria: the economic costs behind a civil war
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Syria: the economic costs behind a civil war

The Syrian civil war officially began with demonstrations as part of the Arab Spring protest movement in March 2011. Forces opposed to the government, such as the Free Syrian Army, have been seeking to oust the Ba’ath Government and defend the violence against opposition protesters. According to the United
Aug 20, 2013 4 min read
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