Tag Archives: Africa

Burkina Faso Calling

In developing countries, could a cell phone become an inducement to learn to read?

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Corporal Punishment: One Teacher’s Dilemma

What creative ways does a Peace Corps volunteer find to maintain discipline in her classroom?

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The Real Frontlines of Global Education

What teaching trials, tribulations and triumphs does our Burkina Faso-based Peace Corps correspondent experience?

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Tackling Corruption

What steps are necessary for developing countries to break the cycle of corruption?

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Corruption in a Developing Country Context

Is corruption an evil or boon for developing countries?

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Out of Africa, Once More

Why will those least responsible for global warming be forced to migrate because of climate change?

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Zimbabwe as South Africa, Circa 1990 (Part II)

How can Zimbabwe embrace dialogue to resolve its seemingly intractable human rights crisis?

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Zimbabwe as South Africa, Circa 1990 (Part I)

When it comes to Africa, can we learn from our mistakes instead of endlessly repeating them?

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Leonardo, Diamonds and Child Soldiers (Part II)

Why have international efforts to end the use of child soldiers been futile?

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Leonardo, Diamonds and Child Soldiers (Part I)

What have recent books and movies taught the world about the tragic fate of child soldiers?

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