Feb 16, 2015 | Economic Stability & Prosperity, Employment & Prosperity, Health & Human Security, Health & Wellbeing, Knowledge Networks, Poverty Alleviation
International Center for Research on Women and the UNDP rank India the worst for gender equality even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches “Beti Bachao Beti Pahao” (Save Girls, Educate Girls) and Sukanya Samridhi Yojna (girls prosperity scheme)...
Feb 10, 2015 | Employment & Prosperity, Health & Human Security
A UN human rights report points to encouraging progress in developing education programs, while noting the significant barriers faced by girls attempting to access those programs.
Feb 9, 2015 | Employment & Prosperity
The transactions are small, and the unregulated exposure is unknown. The access is limited but the potential scope is huge. Banking through social media: a good idea, or a passing bandwagon? http://bit.ly/1M4OFqu
Feb 4, 2015 | Climate & Planet Stewardship
The C40 Latin American Mayors Forum in Buenos Aires on 27 March 2015, will be a critical opportunity for city leaders to address one of the most important development challenges of the 21st century: how rapidly growing urban areas can be sustainable and livable for...