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“Africa’s Turn” for Economic Growth May Continue Amid Global Economic Crisis

“Africa’s Turn” for Economic Growth May Continue Amid Global Economic Crisis

Half a year into the global economic crisis, an economist tells WIDE ANGLE “there have been positive developments in the past ten years that should help African countries weather the storm.”

Jul 21st, 2009 | 1 comment | 1,557 Views
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World Links: Iran Arrests Human Rights Lawyer, Honduran Officials Discuss Leadership Crisis

World Links: Iran Arrests Human Rights Lawyer, Honduran Officials Discuss Leadership Crisis

A round up of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Jul 9th, 2009 | 1 comment | 1,150 Views
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Economic Crisis in a Globalized World

Economic Crisis in a Globalized World

A round-up of how nations around the globe are dealing with the economic downturn: bailouts, I.M.F. loans, and schadenfreude.

Nov 21st, 2008 | 4 comments | 12,182 Views
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