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Brazil: The fallacy of perfect equilibrium
Written by Aline Marsicano Figueiredo
The current climate of upheaval and commotion took Brazilian decisionmakers by surprise. This is partly because the government so far has been a little too comfortable with the state of things as they are. Up to present, all their press releases and interviews have revealed nothing but coolness and complacency […]
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Ukraine: the government saves on balconies
Written by Oleg Shynkarenko
10-year old Dayana went out onto a balcony which suddenly collapsed. Her blood splattered all over the yard of the “Youth” tuberculosis sanatorium in Simeyz (on Ukraine’s Сrimean peninsula). After five hours of struggle, the doctors declared her dead. Sounds like a cut from a horror movie, doesn’t it? But […]
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Brazil’s economic clout: it’s the women’s turn!
Written by Elis Anjos
Brazil is a country in a great development and this sucess is linked with increase brazilian women participation in economic and political process. This is a brief report about these women’s force.
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Female leadership is vital for Indian economic and social development
Written by Geeta Ramakrishnan
The famous Lebanese philosopher Charles Malik once said, “The fastest way to change society is to mobilize the women of the world.” This thought is more relevant than ever in the 21st century when nations across the globe are discovering the critical contribution women make to building communities and driving […]
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The Challenges Women in Micro Entrepreneurship Face in Africa.
Written by Ruth Aine Tindyebwa
In a recent interview with Arthur Levi – former head of the World Bank’s private sector arm, International Finance Corporation (IFC) Europe. He stated: The key to development in Africa is local entrepreneurship, but this can only flourish in an environment that is transparent and which supports businesses. Back to […]
