Archive for November, 2010

0November 30, 2010
Review of Top World News and International Articles from the New York Times

In case you missed it or just fancy another look, here is a quick recap of the abundance of intriguing articles and compelling issues from Monday’s New York Times. Every…
0November 29, 2010
10 Holiday Gift Ideas and 5 Book Suggestions for the Culturally Curious and Socially Conscious

Here are 10 gift ideas and book suggestions in honor of the global holiday season and spirit of giving and goodwill toward all. Hopefully, you’ll find something here for the…
0November 25, 2010
Scoring and Ranking the World’s Environmental Performance

The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) ranks 163 countries on 25 performance indicators. The top 25 performers include countries from Asia, Central and Latin America, and Europe. Environmental health measures and…
0November 22, 2010
Two Sides of Development: Life Expectancy and Aging

The data show most of the world’s population is leading much longer, healthier lives than ever before. In China, India, and elsewhere, life expectancies have increased by more than 50…
0November 18, 2010
Quiz! 2010 UNDP Human Development Report

Have fun taking the Global Sherpa quiz on the 2010 UNDP Human Development Report. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers, and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy!…
0November 16, 2010
Analyzing Global Progress: Interpreting the 2010 UNDP Human Development Report and Index

Around the world, most people are much better off today than they were just a few years ago according to the latest 2010 UNDP Human Development Report (HDR). From Italy…
0November 15, 2010
Myanmar (Burma) Evades Democracy and Development while Courting North Korea

The courageous pro-democracy leader and Nobel Peace Laureate Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi should have been the one to guide Myanmar (formerly Burma) from the darkness of military rule to…
0November 9, 2010
Haiti Needs Our Help

The massive earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12, 2010 was the worst quake to hit the region in 200 years. The disastrous event cost more than 250,000 lives and…
0November 3, 2010
India Protects Presidential Noggin by Disarming Dangerous Coconuts

India is taking no chances with President Obama’s upcoming visit. Even the coconuts have been identified as potential threats that warrant precautionary security measures. While in India, President Obama is…
0November 3, 2010
Slimtrader Helps Develop Emerging Economies

Entrepreneurs in emerging economies in Africa, Asia, and Latin America confront numerous logistical, financial, and bureaucratic obstacles. New mobile commerce platforms from providers like Slimtrader offer a way around these…