Roja Heydarpour

Roja Heydarpour @rojarojaroja

Roja Heydarpour is a freelance writer and editor. She has worked for The Daily Beast, The New York Times, Al-Monitor, The NY Observer and The Times-Tribune. On Twitter: @rojarojaroja

Latest Articles

Why governments should pay attention to early childhood education

Why governments should pay attention to early childhood education

almost 10 years ago // Sponsored by RTI International

Advances in neuroscience and cutting-edge social science research are showing that preschool programs could possibly lead to more peaceful societies. Devex talked to Katherine A. Merseth, early childhood development team leader at RTI International, about how experts are developing tools that can be applied anywhere, from the United States to Kenya.

6 tech companies changing the face of peacekeeping

6 tech companies changing the face of peacekeeping

over 10 years ago // Conflict in Context

A text message might save a life, a game may help build a different future and a new app may map the challenges. What is clear is that a variety of new technologies and data have the power to be the tools of peace. Here, Devex looks at six tech companies changing the face of international peacekeeping.

Good governance: A driving force for peace in fragile states

Good governance: A driving force for peace in fragile states

over 10 years ago // Conflict in Context

There are real strides being made to maintain peace in conflict and "post-conflict" zones. But no matter the method, all agree that before anything can efficiently work, good governance must be in play.

Out of conflict can come opportunity

Out of conflict can come opportunity

over 10 years ago // Conflict in Context

While it may seem like the world is in constant upheaval, a shift in focus toward countries that have managed to survive can provide a window into strategies that have actually worked. They may even offer ideas that can be translated and adapted to other places in transition.