Probably not a Large Enough Sample…

Posted on February 22, 2012 by John Reed

…but in these challenging times mean that it is especially important for countries to be neighbourly rather than adversarial – http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/news-brief/1529451-austrians-learn-love-their-neighbours

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A Turning Point for Somalia?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by John Reed

Somalia has been inching towards a better future in recent months. Will the London conference help it further along the way? http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/poverty-matters/2012/feb/21/somalia-london-talks-hope

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Is the Digital Age the Saviour of Language?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by John Reed

A thought provoking if short article from Pakistan on the revival of minority languages: http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-35851-Digital-technologies-new-life-savers

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The Price of Cocoa

Posted on February 19, 2012 by John Reed

It is good to see that there are increasing moves to end the exploitation of cocoa farmers in Africa: http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/31/hershey-pledges-10-million-to-improve-west-african-cocoa-farming-fight-child-labor/

 

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A Divisive Issue in Latvia

Posted on February 18, 2012 by John Reed

Latvians will vote, on February 18, on whether to grant Russian the status of official second language.  http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/article/1521281-russian-official-eu-language

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A Positively Green Agenda

Posted on February 16, 2012 by John Reed

It is vitally important that more major brands get behind the green initiatives that are so important to the future of our children: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/feb/13/businesses-pledge-support-davey

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Back to the Future for US Toy Industry

Posted on February 13, 2012 by John Reed

With US toy sales falling slightly last year, the industry is rallying by looking back to create this years models, and the toys of the future. http://www.euronews.net/business-newswires/1382922-toymakers-look-to-80s-apps-and-facebook-for-hits/

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Good Times for Peruvian Exporters

Posted on February 12, 2012 by John Reed

The traditional route north into the USA is being challenged by growing exports to China and other markets:  http://www.peruviantimes.com/08/china-finishes-2011-as-perus-main-exports-market/14897/

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Bosnia Taking Steps Towards EU Membership

Posted on February 11, 2012 by John Reed

The draw of a single European Union remains strong even in these unsettled times:  http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/feb/10/bosnia-approves-new-central-government

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Tanzania Primed to Exploit Natural Resources

Posted on February 9, 2012 by John Reed

In addition to its gas fields, Tanzania has a wealth of mineral deposits that can drive forward its economy,. http://www.eastafricanewspost.com/index.php/east-africa-business/709-tanzanias-nickel-mining-project-gets-funding-from-ifc

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