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When they were formed in 1947, east and west Pakistan taken together formed the 13th most populous country in the world with a total population of 32.5 million. 65 years later this country is half the size of what it used to be with a separated east Pakistan that is now the […]

While some cities have well-established founding dates and receive the benefits of medium and long term planning, there are others that don’t know how and when they were established and don’t know what it is to grow in an orderly manner. Iquitos, a city in the Peruvian Amazon, is one of these […]

Health care is still a privilege in Nepal. Limited infrastructure and economic and social constraints combined with a lack of awareness force thousands of needy people to forego care. According to the World Bank, the country spends only 5.5% (up just 0.3% from 2007) of GDP on health care. Infectious diseases are […]

As we learn from Ulrike Reinhard’s article and the different local views on Future Challenges, achieving sustainable development is one of the most challenging objectives facing 21st century democracies. In this post we will take a case from Morocco that is a clear illustration of how transparency in governance is absolutely essential for achieving […]

Daniel Kapellmann investigates a healthcare paradox at the heart of non-communicable diseases. Can developed nations lead the way to a healthier world?