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Rethinking International Development Approaches – using a strengths-based approach in Fiji
Written by Carly Stephan
It wouldn’t start straight away. My colleague Amanda and I would begin our introductions with a traditional Fijian kava ceremony, being welcomed in to the community officially by the highest-ranking male of the village. All seated on the floor, we were placed at the front with our local project partners, […]
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Urban Growth and Poverty: The Texas Experience
Written by Samuel Chapman
Today in the United States there are more poor people living in metro areas outside big cities than within them. From New York to California and Texas where I currently live, poverty is on the rise even in metropolitan areas experiencing steady economic growth and urban development. 50 years ago […]
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Economía plural como plan alternativo de desarrollo en Bolivia
Written by Lucia Querejazu
Abstract: Bolivia is in need of economic growth and the presente governmet is very aware of it so they have thought of a new way to create economic growth by maintaining traditional production systems and making a stand in regards to sustainability and the protection of mother earth. However, seven […]
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The Day of the Dead – a shot of new life for the Mexican economy
Written by arzaba
Every year in early November, the “Day of the Dead” is celebrated in Mexico. It’s a public holiday that reflects a mixture of pre-Hispanic festivities from the Aztecs, combined with the Catholic influence of All Souls’ Day brought in by the Spanish conquest. This day is one of Mexico’s most […]
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Is Norway and its Oil Fund a sustainable “resource blessing”?
Written by Anikó Mészáros
The Norwegian Oil Fund reinvests state revenues from the country’s petroleum sector to preserve today’s wealth for future generations. This system brings together growth and sustainability – but does it in reality? Norway is known as one of the richest countries in the world. Its fortune is based on its […]
