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Top of the Morning: State of Emergency Declared in Nigeria

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State of Emergency Declared in Nigeria

The GSMA Opens an Africa Office in Nairobi

The GSMA is the global association for the world’s mobile operators. Back in 2010 when the iHub first opened, we had some of their staff who were in Kenya working out of the iHub and using the space for different meetings.

Social media and poverty porn

This is a summary of the May 14th Technology Salon in New York city on “Does social media exacerbate poverty porn”.

New Cohort of Research Scholars Ready to Tackle Policy Issues

IREX is pleased to announce the 2013-2014 Individual Advanced Research Opportunities (IARO) fellowship recipients. The IARO program provides highly qualified U.S. scholars and professionals the opportunity to impact the formation of U.S.

Map of the Day: Cyclone Mahasen

Bangladesh is on the verge of yet another disaster. Myanmar too. The very regions of these two countries that may be hardest hit are also the ones least equipped to deal with a major natural disaster.

Inclusive Green Growth – Findings from community outreach through the Climate Innovation Center in South Africa

Green growth is attracting increasing attention from both governments and the private sector as a way to simultaneously achieve both environmental and economic objectives. Inclusive green growth ensures that resulting benefits are shared by the poor whose needs and vulnerability are the most acute.

Top of the Morning: Bangladeshi Garment Factories Shuttered Amid Unrest

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Bangladeshi Garment Factories Shut Down Amid Unrest