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EU Pins Lebanon’s Development Progress on New Government

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Jussi Narvi discusses European efforts to help the country rebuild from its 2006 conflict with Israel. Narvi oversees the European Commission’s aid work in Lebanon....

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Fostering Innovations in Microfinance/Remittances in Latin America More and more these remittances will become huge, not for immediate food, but more for productive reasons� Latin Americans that left their families back, they are in essence drivers of development in a very big way. � Luis Alberto Moreno, President, Inter-American Development Bank

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 This year's World AIDS Day message rings loud and clear: The prevention and treatment of HIV is a human right. On Dec. 1, the World AIDS Campaign and a host of other organizations invite people from all walks of life to join them in...

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      The International Monetary Fund has predicted a positive outlook for the country’s economy, noting that its non-oil gross domestic product is likely to grow by 4.5 percent in 2010. This growth will be driven by a pick-up in credit and the country’s expansionary fiscal stance, IMF said according to Reuters. IMF, however, urged the country to prepare to mop up excess liquidity in case of inflation. It also identified the key risk to the country’s economy: decline...

    By Ivy Mungcal on 02 September 2010

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      Aug. 31 marks the end of the seven-year engagement of U.S. military combat forces in Iraq. U.S. President Barack Obama officially announced the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom in a speech delivered from the White House Oval Office, explaining that there are now only 50,000 non-combat U.S. military personnel in the Middle Eastern country. He said the Iraqis would “now have lead responsibility for the security of their country.”   Meanwhile, oil production in the ...

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    Israel

      Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he prefers to have “swift, thorough and serious” talks with Palestinians officials as they meet in the U.S. for direct peace negotiations backed by the Obama administration. Netanyahu is proposing to personally meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas every two weeks to talk about primary issues, the Jerusalem Post says. Any agreement between the two leaders would be fleshed out by their designated negotiating teams, he explaine...

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    Middle East

      As they prepared for direct talks in Washington, Israeli and Palestinian leaders made moves to show they were committed to achieving peace but also assured their constituencies that they would not comprise too much, the Wall Street Journal says. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his party that he was prepared to “seek a real peace” during the talks, which started Wednesday (Sept.1), and assured his party that there was “nothing to worry about.”...

    By Ivy Mungcal on 02 September 2010

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    Backgrounder: International Land Systems Inc.

    This article sheds light on the importance of land registration and administration, specifically in developing countries. It also focuses on International Land Systems Inc., what they do and how to get a job with the organization.

    By Sam Mednick on 12 November 2008

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As part of the international Imagine Cup competition, the Rural Innovation Award recognizes software design that contributes to a more sustainable environment, promotes social and economic growth in developing countries, and/or helps populations meet their basic needs. Winners announced July 8.

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Equipping African Youth with Skills and Training to Reach Their Potential
African Youth

Microsoft formed a partnership with the International Youth Foundation (IYF) to equip youth in Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and Tanzania with the skills they needed to find jobs and create their own opportunities for success. Roughly 40,000 Africans between the ages of 16 and 35 will benefit from these efforts.

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Unlimited Potential in Africa

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