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Papua New Guinea: Move over corrupters, here comes the citizens!
Written by Morioka
In a country like Papua New Guinea (PNG), you don’t expect much from the government. If you do, you will be disappointed. You see, there is a problem when colonisation and Western democracy clash head on with the values and practices of a customary society. The by-product of this collision […]
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Towards A Gender Friendly Economy
Written by Nighat Dad
One question frequently voiced in Pakistan is why many educated women decide to sit back at home rather than working and participating in the country’s economic growth. Currently the literacy rate is improving along with a positive increase in […]
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Mental disorders and innovative therapy in Brazil
Written by João Miguel Lima
Experiences in mental health and community therapy make a difference in Brazil’s public healthcare system, despite all criticism. In this post, we are looking at practices that promote human dignity, production of subjectivity and social ties.
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La angustia del buen vivir
Written by EduardoVarasC
Sumak Kawsay is an indigenous concept that involves good living and being responsible with all beings that surround us, including nature. In Ecuador, this concept (which comes from the Quechua language) was included in the final draft of the Constitution in 2008. It is the first time that the country speaks of the Rights of Nature, giving plants and land the same rights enjoyed by humans. But over the years, many fear that the urge for money can or will destroy this concept and allow the indiscriminate exploitation of oil and mining, conceived by some politicians and enterprises as the only source to increase national income, affecting people and nature. Is Sumak Kawsay strong enough in Ecuador?
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No Development and Peace Without Health
Written by Abdalhadi Alijla
For a long time, development indicators have been linked with two important elements: the first is health, and the second is environmental health. Both of these are related to the social structure which is the basis for the development process. Furthermore, human development is, significantly linked to the planning and […]
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It’s simply a fight for life
Written by Luis Felipe Morgado
The Brazilian model in the fight of the AIDS epidemic has been hailed as an inspiration for other governments, especially in the developing world. However, as it consolidates its bold strategies and eagerly waits for a new perspective of cure, the government must devise a plan to update positive aspects and explore even more opportunities in the fight for life.
