Today's Headlines: $200M Boost for Africa, Europe in the World, Educating over the Airwaves, and More...
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Jeffrey Allen
on Thu 14 Sep 2006 01:24 PM EDT |
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Two massive donations
announced this week--from three of the richest
families in America--are aiming to jumpstart development
on the continent of Africa. Since the vast majority
of Africans make their living from the land, the
Rockefeller and Gates Foundations are betting
that a $150 million investment to improve agricultural
productivity will spark a new "Green Revolution,"
pulling millions out of poverty and significantly
reducing hunger. For his part, George Soros has
announced $50 million of new support for Millennium
Villages across Africa--a revolutionary effort
to show that a holistic approach to combating
poverty can help communities become self-sustaining.
Also in today's news: peacekeepers
are heading to Somalia, a new report spotlights
successful creative approaches to U.S. education
reform, and more.
In analysis, OneWorld
Finland and its partners examine Europe's role
in global affairs and in features,
an innovative radio program brings education to
child laborers in Tanzania. Plus, we show how
you can take action to support
the free exchange of podcasts and other creative
works on the Internet.
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