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Energy and Poverty

March 2012- CDD

CDD explores the connection between non-government developed energy infrastructure projects and the rise of poverty in spite of a flourishing aid industry. The re-engagement of  accountable and participatory government in energy projects could yield  improved results for the poor.

Southern Africa Horizon Scan

March 2012- Issue #31

This issue of Southern Africa Horizon Scan examines the potential for fisheries management and ecosystem services to meet conservation needs while contributing to poverty alleviation and livelihood opportunities for local communities. As the film industry and fast-food industry grow, there is potential for new job development, but at what costs?
 

West Africa Trends Special Issue: Reflections on 2011

January 2012- ACET

Africa bundles of green bananas

This newsletter reflects on ACET's articles from 2011 to re-examine development challenges and identify three megatrends that frame economic development for the West African region. ACET proposes interventions to address these trends and build more resilient lives for poor and vulnerable communities.

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Asian Horizons

February 2012- Strategic Foresight Group, Volume 3, Issue #4

Mobile technology is the basis of several innovative approaches to improve the lives of the poor throughout Southeast Asia. This newsletter describes various approaches, from a social enterprise model for agricultural supply chains to healthcare information and empowerment for women and the rural poor in India and Thailand.

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Southern Africa Horizon Scan

January 2012-Issue #29
Africa Farmer on Mobile Phone
Eliminating non-tariff barriers and customs procedures has the potential to boost intra-regional trade throughout Africa. This newsletter explores economic development initiatives through trade systems and technology programs including free-website access for the poor and crowd-sourcing for anti-corruption campaigns.



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January 2012 South America: Trends and Challenges for Development

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Catalysts for Change
For Change

Paths Out of Poverty

The Catalysts for Change: Paths Out of Poverty Searchlight map is coming.  

 

Order a paper copy and sign up to receive alerts about the March 2012 launch of the online interactive map.