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Visiting a slum in Kenya was like stepping into another world, from a humongous five star hotel to crowded, dusty streets. Everything in less than 10 minutes. Being honest, this was not a completely new experience for me, as I am used to seeing and living between disparities. I was […]

Many critics claim that Pakistan takes global centre stage when it comes to horrific news, and tales of terrorism and corruption. But less is written and talked about the human gems this small place keeps giving birth to, and the many people who fight and struggle hard not only for themselves but […]

Date: Mon, Nov 12, 2012 9:00am – 4:00pm Attendance restrictions: open to the public Location: Nairobi     For the next Future Day, the Bertelsmann Foundation is partnering with the Society for International Development with support from the Rockefeller Foundation to create a dynamic event in Nairobi, Kenya. The Future Day will bring together voices from East […]

Date: Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:30am – 3:30pm Attendance restrictions: open to the public Location: Houston Full-sized poster for event You are invited to attend and participate in what promises to be a special event–the November 9 University of Houston (UH) Megatrend Future Day. Ten UH colleges, including the College of Engineering, are partnering with the […]

This article is part of a cooperation between Future Challenges and the Sustainable Governance Indicators (SGI). SGI’s new study “Change Ahead? Sustainable Governance in the BRICS” examines policy making in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. We’ve asked five of our bloggers to tell us what they think about the reports. In China, social […]