Poverty

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Women's empowerment: top priority to solve global poverty?

How to fight poverty and inequality? Women's empowerment and the protection of women's right is a good strategy for sustainable development. The best one?

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Sustainable development or "land grabbing"

Foreign direct investment in agriculture has become controversial. We discuss if FDI helps sustainable development or is mostly a way of "land grabbing".

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Is helping the poor a moral obligation?

Is giving money to charity our duty or a sign of generosity? Peter Singer's ethics suggest that helping the poor is our moral obligation. Do you agree?

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Bigger problem in developed countries: poverty or inequality?

Poverty and inequality remain big problems of the 21st century, even in developed countries. Which of the two should policy-makers be more concerned with?

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Measuring poverty in the 21st century

How to solve poverty: defining and measuring poverty are crucial. Are “thin” indicators of poverty (e.g. $-a-day) better than “thick” measures (e.g. MPI)?

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Is celebrity advocacy good or bad for Africa's development?

Although celebrities sponsor projects and help raising awareness, many critics find their involvement detrimental for African countries. Vote and share.