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Sep 27, 2007
More Money Does Not Always Lead to Better Education
The 2007 Education at a Glance report, published by the OECD, shows that among the world’s wealthiest countries, those who spend well more than average on education (the US included) do not see proportionate increases in the number of students who finish secondary school, or indeed go beyond.
Sep 27, 2007
An Opportunity in Burma?
If Burma’s nascent ‘saffron revolution’ can ultimately lead to the ouster of the military junta which has ruled for more than 40 years, there will be a tremendous opportunity for international philanthropy.
Sep 20, 2007
Environmentally-Friendly Projects Can Make for Good Development
Currently the bulk of the burden of environmental degradation is felt by people living in poverty, with negative impacts on economic development and health alike.
Sep 07, 2007
Sex and Risk a Question of Location
The results from a recent Durex Global Sex Survey show no relationship between either gender, sexual orientation or marital status and how likely a person is to engage in unprotected sex with a casual partner.
Sep 06, 2007
Making Your Contribution
Difficult as it may be to believe, people living in top income brackets also worry about money: that they don’t have enough to sustain their lifestyles or to leave to their kids.