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Deep-rooted Beliefs in Alternative Healing Mechanisms
Written by Nighat Dad
When the health care systems of developing nations are compared to those of developed countries, critics easily forget the critical reasons behind the lack of a reasonable health care system in these countries. It is not “always” about the governing bodies; it is sometimes about deep-rooted beliefs that need serious attention. Only […]
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Slim chances for Denmark’s ‘fat tax’
Written by Asbjørn Kristensen Høgsbro
Danish media are overflowing with news and views on the recently-instated ‘fat tax’, which increases the cost of food products containing saturated fats. Being the first of its kind, the Danish fat tax prompted headlines around the world when it was proposed in October 2010 and took effect in October […]
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La paradoja de la educación brasilera
Written by Mayxué Ospina Posse
Abstract: Faced with the deplorable circumstances of the Brazilian public school system, the ostentatious amplification of the offer of state university institutions during the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, little or nothing has been done to solve the major basic educational problems. Nowadays, the privilege to enter […]
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The Legacy of Digital Democracy in Cambodia: An Internet Freedom Fellow’s Perspective
Written by Chak Sopheap
Being one of the six Internet Freedom Fellows gave me the opportunity to get a fresh perspective on the power of new media and its challenges, as well as a new appreciation of the core value of internet freedom. This articles gives some of my thoughts on my two week […]
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Uganda’s long walk to Green Economy and Bududa Land-slides
Written by Mubatsi
Now here is part of the story on Uganda’s journey to conserve the environment and fight climate change. On the eve of this year’s World Environment Day; I listened to Uganda’s Minister for Water and Environment – Maria Mutagamba with sadness. The minister lamented that her hands are sometimes tied […]
