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Links for Weekend 6/8/2010
1) The Human Development Index (HDI), a staple measurement of poverty since 1990, faces a stiff challenge by the new Multidimensional Poverty Index (MDI) developed by Oxford University. Whilst the creator of the index (Sabina Alkire) will offer up a stern defence … Continue reading
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50 Years Independence In Francophone Africa.
In the last week, the most populous Francophone African country, the Democratic Republic of Congo celebrated 50 years of Independence. In 2010, a further 14 will celebrate this milestone, the roll call reads; Cameroon, Togo, Mali, Senegal, Madagascar, Benin, Niger, … Continue reading
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Which South Africans Will Benefit From the 2010 FIFA World Cup?
The countdown to the biggest show on Earth is 65 days away, the 2010 Fifa World Cup will bring solidarity for all of the 53 African nations as 26 teams from outside the continent descend to South Africa to compete … Continue reading
