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Poverty and policy in post-apartheid South Africa - 18-10-2006
The end of apartheid heralded the beginning of an era free of the discrimination, inequity and injustice that had long pervaded the South African political economy. The chapters in this book examine the welfare shifts in post-apartheid society.
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Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank win Nobel Peace Prize 2006 - 16-10-2006
Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh and the Grameen Bank have been jointly awarded the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize.
Mr Yunus, an economist, founded the bank, which is one of the pioneers of micro-credit lending schemes for the poor, especially women, in Bangla...
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City Lawyers offer services for free - 16-10-2006
More than 1,000 City lawyers are to offer their services free of charge to international poverty-relief projects through a new non-profit group.
Advocates for International Development (A4ID), launched last week by Attorney General Lord Gold...
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OneWorld TV Launches Video Podcasts - 12-10-2006
OneWorldTV video podcasts enable you to download a selection of videos directly to your computer or video-enabled mp3 player, such as the latest video iPod.
Our regular podcasts feature videos from our partners and an exclusive interview se...
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Study reveals global child abuse - 12-10-2006
A shocking picture of physical, sexual and psychological violence being perpetrated against children on a daily basis has been revealed in a UN report. The first UN study of global violence against children says such abuse is often socially approved or eve...
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