How A Census Can Drive Sustainable Development in AfricaIn 2020 the West African Country of Ghana will conduct a census. This is a massive undertaking. Some 60,000 people...
How Satellite Data Can Fight Illegal Mining in GhanaGhana was called the “Gold Coast” for a very specific reason. The West African country’s hills and rivers are flush...
A New UN Report Details Food Crises Around the WorldEvery year for the last three years, persistent conflict, climate shocks and economic instability have driven more than 100 million...
How a Social Entrepreneur is Fighting Counterfeit Medicines in the Developing WorldNot long ago, the social entrepreneur Bright Simons tried and failed to create a platform to pair organic farmers in...
Crowdfunding the Sustainable Development GoalsGoFundMe for the Sustainable Development Goals? It’s more feasible than you may think. A new study from the University of...
Here is How Countries Rank in EducationHow does every country rank when it comes to the education levels of their adult populations? Two reports offer some...
What’s Next for the World Bank After Jim Yong Kim’s Sudden Resignation?World Bank president Jim Yong Kim is stepping down at the end January. He made that announcement on January 7th,...
A New Law Passed by Congress is “The biggest step forward in U.S. development policy” in 15 YearsU.S. Vice President Mike Pence is on a mission this week to win the hearts and minds – and cooperation...
Why Trump’s Decision to Leave the Universal Postal Union Makes No SenseSay you want to mail a letter from your home in Cairo, Illinois to a friend in Cairo, Egypt. All...
