Monthly Archives: February 2012
The Link Between Poverty and Terrorism
The link between poverty and terrorism is well-known. In theory, one of the purposes of organizations like USAID is to complement the other “D’s” of the foreign policy apparatus – diplomacy and defense – to improve conditions for people most … Continue reading
Pushing Back on the Millenium Villages
When you want to know how someone in international development views the world, there is no surer way than asking them whether they identify with Jeffrey Sachs and Bill Easterly. On this blog, your correspondent has made his proclivities known … Continue reading
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Design for Social Innovation at the iHub
When I moved to Nairobi, I did not really know what to expect. I’d been here once before and moved on a whim. Fortunately, in the first week, I discovered the iHub. The iHub was started a few years ago … Continue reading
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Brain Gain: The Upside of Losing Talent Abroad
Human capital flight – otherwise known as “brain drain” – presents a challenge for developing countries. In countries with a lower per-capita GDP, wages are also typically lower. So highly-skilled labor immigrate to richer nations where their specialized talents yield … Continue reading
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Tagged brain drain, brain gain, brain gain initiative, h1b visas, the economist
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Mitigating Political Risk for Investors in Africa
According to the global thought leaders in finance, Africa is primed for growth. McKinsey, the global management consultancy, released a report a few months ago titled “Lions on the Move” highlighting the collective buying power of the continent – $1.6 … Continue reading
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