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Viewpoint: Don’t Give Up On Aid Just Yet
The World Values Survey asks people in countries around the world a set of consistent questions. These include confidence in charitable and humanitarian organizations in general.
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Nigerian Artists Generated Over N58 Billion in Royalties From Spotify in 2024
Spotify reveals that the number of Nigerian artists earning at least N10 million in royalties from the platform has more than doubled since 2023 and tripled compared to 2022 figures.
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News: Mexico’s New Tariffs Hit Shein — And Millions of Local Resellers
The government hopes the 19% tax will push Asian e-commerce giants to grow their operations in Mexico, and make up for 79,000 textile jobs lost to fast fashion.
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The USAID Crisis and Funding the Future of Independent Media
Independent nonprofit media around the globe suddenly find themselves at the center of a perfect storm of at least four new existential threats.
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Warner Music Group Completes Full Acquisition of Africa-Based Music Distributor Africori
Warner Music Group has completed its full acquisition of Africori, a prominent Africa-focused music distribution, music rights management, and artist development company.
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Which Countries Are Most Exposed to US Aid Cuts; And What Other Providers Can Do
With USAID freezing funds and repatriating staff, there is an immediate need for other donors—particularly Germany but also Canada, Japan and Sweden—to take the US’s place as lead provider in the most exposed countries.
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- data, global development, human rights, NGOs, research
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Viewpoint: The Wrong Way to End Aid
Why? Because foreign assistance, though charitable, isn’t charity. It’s a strategic investment that safeguards America’s most important interests while reflecting its highest values.
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Tariffs Won’t Put an End to the Temu and Shein Model
"So does closing the loophole kill Temu and Shein? Probably not. There are benefits to their business models beyond a tariff dodge."
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