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Gates Foundation Gets a C-

The Center for Effective Philanthropy gave the Gates foundation a C- in a recent report. Specifically, they cited its relationships with grantees.

The Center for Effective Philanthropy gave the Gates foundation a C- in a recent report. Specifically, they cited its relationships with grantees. Grantee partners were unclear on the foundation’s goals and strategies, and found communications to be unclear and confusing.

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:06:07 -0700

Closing the Technology Gender Gap for Economic Developing

A new formula for development. Women + Mobile Phones = Economic Development

By Wayan Vota
While everyone is amazed at the quick proliferation of mobile phones in the developing world, here's a startling statistic from the Technology Salon which should check our unbridled enthusiasm for m-everything: 73% of women in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia do not have a mobile phone.

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:43:36 -0700

Morning Coffee - 19 July 2010

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UNICEF: Corrupt African pastors extorting children for "exorcisms";
Top Story: 
UNICEF: CORRUPT PASTORS PROFITING FROM SURGE OF CHILD WITCHCRAFT ALLEGATIONS
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 05:16:01 -0700

Some Global Health Efforts Just Make Sense

A new study from the Alan Guttmacher Institute found that Ethiopia could save 34 million dollars a year by meeting unmet demand for contraceptive services.

A new study from the Alan Guttmacher Institute found that Ethiopia could save 34 million dollars a year by meeting unmet demand for contraceptive services. It would save the medical costs associated with unintended pregnancies. Expanding contraceptive services would also empower women and improve the health of women and children.

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:32:07 -0700

Christy Turlington's Documentaty about Maternal Mortality

Former super-model Christy Turlington-Burns recently channeled her activism into a film that takes a hard look at the global plague of maternal mortality.

Former super-model Christy Turlington-Burns is a well known advocate for maternal health.  She recently channeled her activism into a film that takes a hard look at the global plague of maternal mortality.  Her documentary, No Women No Cry debuted at the Tribecca Film Festival in April. Earlier this month, Turlington screened the film at the United Nations for Ban Ki Moon and other diplomats.

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:50:41 -0700

Two Days After ICC Genocide Warrant, Aid Workers Expelled from Darfur

I interview a representative from the International Organization for Migration, a key humanitarian group that saw two staffers expelled from Sudan.

The last time the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir, in March 2009, Khartoum responded in kind by expelling several aid workers and organizations from Darfur.

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:29:53 -0700

Why Girls? Because They are Ready to Change the World

Today, less than half a cent of every international development dollar is directed to adolescent girls. As long as girls remain invisible, the world misses out on a tremendous opportunity for change.

Ed note: This week UN Dispatch and RH Realty Check are pleased to host a special series of blog posts on empowering adolescent girls in the developing world.

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:50:56 -0700

Morning Coffee - 16 July 2010

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BP claims to have temporarily stopped oil leak;
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BP CLAIMS TO HAVE TEMPORARILY STAUNCHED FLOW OF OIL
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:34:54 -0700

Ban to Madrid, Helen Clark To Ghana, OCHA Mid-Year Review, and more from this day at the UN

A round up of insider news from today at the United Nations.

SG: tonight he SG is off to Madrid to participate in the first meeting of the MDGs Advocacy Group tomorrow.

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:24:41 -0700