Brianddrpm's Favorite Links on poverty from Diigo

"Fair Trade For All" - How Trade Can Promote Development (Book)

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:58:12 -0000

Tags: d-imp development economics fair globalization

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FT.com | The Economists’ Forum | Food crisis is a chance to reform global agriculture

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:14:30 -0000

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Of the two crises disturbing the world economy – financial disarray and soaring food prices – the latter is the more disturbing. In many developing countries, the poorest quartile of consumers spends close to three-quarters of its income on food. Inevitably, high prices threaten unrest at best and mass starvation at worst.

Tags: economics poverty

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Marginal Revolution: Collier on the Food Crisis

Sat, 31 May 2008 17:25:32 -0000

Collier on the Food Crisis

Paul Collier's The Bottom Billion was my pick for best economics book last year (not written by a dear friend), it was smart, hard-hitting and unconventional. Collier hasn't lost his touch as a great comment, more like an op-ed, on the food crisis over at Martin Wolf's Economic Forum illustrates.

Tags: economics poverty global economicpolicy

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Poverty Action Lab

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:16:48 -0000

The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) serves as a focal point for development and poverty research based on randomized trials. The objective is to improve the effectiveness of poverty programs by providing policy makers with clear scientific results that help shape successful policies to combat poverty.

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Tags: poverty philanthropy economics social-entrepreneurship

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TED | Talks | Hans Rosling: New insights on poverty and life around the world (video)

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:40:04 -0000

Tags: economics global paradigms poverty statistics

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PLoS Medicine - Which Single Intervention Would Do the Most to Improve the Health of Those Living on Less Than $1 Per Day?

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:02:57 -0000

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Over 200 scientific and medical journals are taking part. For our theme issue, we asked a wide variety of commentators worldwide—including clinicians, medical researchers, health reporters, policy makers, health activists, and development experts posted by brianddrpm

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Over 200 scientific and medical journals are taking part. For our theme issue, we asked a wide variety of commentators worldwide—including clinicians, medical researchers, health reporters, policy makers, health activists, and development experts—to name the single intervention that they think would improve the health of those living in poverty.

Tags: economics health philanthropy poverty

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WHO | What are the key health dangers for children?

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:08:26 -0000

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From one month to five years of age, the main causes of death are pneumonia, diarrhoea, malaria, measles and HIV. Malnutrition contributes to more than half of deaths.

Pneumonia is the prime cause of death in children under five years of age. Nearly three-quarters of all cases occur in just 15 countries. Addressing the major risk factors – including malnutrition and air pollution – is essential to preventing pneumonia, as is vaccination. Antibiotics and oxygen are vital tools for effectively managing the illness.
Diarrhoeal diseases are a leading cause of sickness and death among children in developing countries. Treatment with Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) combined with zinc supplements is safe, cost-effective, and saves lives.
One African child dies every 30 seconds from malaria. Insecticide-treated nets prevent transmission and increase child survival.
Over 90% of children with HIV are infected through mother-to-child transmission, which can be prevented with antiretrovirals, as well as safer delivery and feeding practices.
About 20 million children under five worldwide are severely malnourished, which leaves them more vulnerable to illness and early death.

About two-thirds of child deaths are preventable through practical, low-cost interventions. WHO is improving child health by helping countries to deliver integrated, effective care in a continuum - starting with a healthy pregnancy for the mother, through birth and care up to five years of age. Investing in strong health systems is key to delivering this preventive care.

Global Health Equity From MIT World contains a video showing some of the positive work being done in this area.
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Tags: healthcare philanthropy poverty

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Pathways to New Paradigms: Search results for balance

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:09:46 -0000

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balance

The need for balance applies to all levels of life - personal, social, community, world. posted by brianddrpm

Tags: health philanthropy poverty social-entrepreneurship

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About GAVI Alliance

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:15:39 -0000

Tags: healthcare philanthropy poverty

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:02:16 -0000

Tags: philanthropy poverty

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The 2008 Social Capitalist Awards

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:12:24 -0000

Tags: economics microcredit microfinance philanthropy poverty

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Acumen Fund

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:08:56 -0000

Tags: economics entrepreneurship microcredit microfinance philanthropy

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Social Capitalists: Acumen Fund

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:06:53 -0000

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Global Fund disputes Times report on Africa - Los Angeles Times

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 01:58:29 -0000

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According to UNICEF, malaria kills relatively few children. Birth-related problems, pneumonia and diarrhea are the top causes of child mortality. All are treatable but occur at high rates, in part because resources are concentrated on AIDS, TB and malaria, The Times reported.

This is in contrast to the Vivian Hoffman paper Malaria kills over one million people annually, 90 percent of them children under the age of five (World Health Organization, 2004). posted by brianddrpm

Tags: economics malaria philanthropy poverty

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The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria - Home

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 01:48:15 -0000

Tags: economics malaria microcredit microfinance philanthropy

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Welcome to Global Work-Ethic Fund

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:23:54 -0000

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Tags: economics microcredit microfinance philanthropy poverty

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TED | Talks | Jacqueline Novogratz: Tackling poverty with "patient capital" (video)

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:59:46 -0000

Tags: development economics microfinance paradigms poverty

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TED | Talks | Majora Carter: Greening the ghetto (video)

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:59:46 -0000

Tags: development economics environment paradigms poverty

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TED Talks: The power of the mobile phone to end poverty

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:59:46 -0000

Tags: development economics iqbal microfinance paradigms

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TED | Talks | Hans Rosling: Debunking third-world myths with the best stats you've ever seen (video)

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:59:46 -0000

Tags: economics environment paradigms poverty statistics

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Brianddrpm's Favorite Links on poverty from Diigo

"Fair Trade For All" - How Trade Can Promote Development (Book)

FT.com | The Economists’ Forum | Food crisis is a chance to reform global agriculture

Marginal Revolution: Collier on the Food Crisis

Poverty Action Lab

TED | Talks | Hans Rosling: New insights on poverty and life around the world (video)

PLoS Medicine - Which Single Intervention Would Do the Most to Improve the Health of Those Living on Less Than $1 Per Day?

WHO | What are the key health dangers for children?

Global Health Equity From MIT World contains a video showing some of the positive work being done in this area.

Pathways to New Paradigms: Search results for balance

About GAVI Alliance

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The 2008 Social Capitalist Awards

Acumen Fund

Social Capitalists: Acumen Fund

Global Fund disputes Times report on Africa - Los Angeles Times

The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria - Home

Welcome to Global Work-Ethic Fund

TED | Talks | Jacqueline Novogratz: Tackling poverty with "patient capital" (video)

TED | Talks | Majora Carter: Greening the ghetto (video)

TED Talks: The power of the mobile phone to end poverty

TED | Talks | Hans Rosling: Debunking third-world myths with the best stats you've ever seen (video)