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Viewpoint: 2019 Nobel* prize reveals the poverty of economics
The three new Laureates deserve the prize in economics in memory of Alfred Nobel. But the award shows how poor the modern economics discipline is in terms of gender equality, research methods, self-examination, and genuine insight into the lives of the poor.
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- Education, Impact Assessment
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‘Pilots Never Fail, Pilots Never Scale’: Why the Global Development Community Needs a More Realistic Approach to Reaching Billions
We live in an era that calls for large-scale social and environmental transformation – but our standard approaches aren't working. As Lennart Woltering at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center sees it, we need larger systems change. He shares a new paper that argues that agricultural development should stop focusing narrowly on making an impact through specific projects, and instead transform the underlying system so new technologies can be used by millions.
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- Agriculture
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Mercy Corps CEO Neal Keny-Guyer to Resign Amid Turmoil Following Sex Abuse Allegations Against Co-Founder
His abrupt departure is a stunning development for Mercy Corps and is the result of intense pressure from Mercy Corps employees who are furious over the organization’s handling of Tania Culver Humphrey’s sexual abuse allegations in the 1990s and again last year.
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- North America
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Global Value Chains Can Help Developing Countries in Better Growth Outcomes
In the report titled "World Development Report 2020: Trading for Development in the Age of Global Value Chains" that was released on Tuesday, the bank argues that these reforms can help developing countries expand from commodity exports to basic manufacturing, while ensuring that economic benefits are shared more widely across society.
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Lululemon Is Helping the UN’s Humanitarian Aid Workers Take Care of Themselves
While most aid workers are happy to help disaster victims, refugees, displaced persons, and families find a path forward, it’s tough work. PTSD, anxiety, and stress-related illnesses are all well-known side effects of humanitarian work.
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UNICEF Now Accepting Donations Through Bitcoin and Ether
This system of decentralisation offers non-profit organisations the advantage of bypassing expensive fees and middlemen traditionally required to move large amounts of cash overseas quickly. But the virtual currencies have also been divisive.
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- Finance, Technology
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The Stories That Change Our World: How Narrative Fiction Can Take the Development Sector to Greater Social Impact
Women's empowerment programs can play a critical role in improving lives and building local economies. But their impact will be limited unless there are changes in the social norms that perpetuate traditional gender roles. According to social impact producer Lara Storm, that's where narrative fiction can help. She explores how effective storytelling – from radio programs to soap operas – is being used to raise awareness around social issues and foster lasting change.
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- Finance
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