Maria Estling Vannestål had a promising career as a PhD in English linguistics -- teaching, doing research, writing books and articles. Still, she was not sa...
In his interview during the UNU-WIDER 30th Anniversary Conference 'Mapping the Future of Development Economics'...
In his interview during the UNU-WIDER 30th Anniversary Conference 'Mapping the Future of Development Economics' Nobel laureate in economics Professor Joseph Stiglitz gave an interview on the past and future challenges to development. When asked about the SDGs Professor Stiglitz said that he welcomes the new goals as they apply to all countries and embrace a wider meaning of development than simply growth in GDP. He also welcomes the number of goals, which are a testament to the influence this framework has in setting global norms that will underpin international development efforts.
There are more than 1,100 homeless people in Potter County alone, so when temperatures drop, there is a scramble to...
There are more than 1,100 homeless people in Potter County alone, so when temperatures drop, there is a scramble to find shelter and warmth fast, but where t...
Julien argues how we see the World through cultural glasses. By changing the glasses you can change the way you...
Julien argues how we see the World through cultural glasses. By changing the glasses you can change the way you interpret the World. Julien is the founder of...
http://www.ted.com Indian education scientist Sugata Mitra tackles one of the greatest problems of education -- the...
http://www.ted.com Indian education scientist Sugata Mitra tackles one of the greatest problems of education -- the best teachers and schools don't exist whe...
Everyone knows there is poverty in the world. But what exactly does that mean? These are 25 sobering statistics on...
Everyone knows there is poverty in the world. But what exactly does that mean? These are 25 sobering statistics on global poverty that might upset you. https...
Gauher from CFx Comics talks about the socialization of violent extremist beliefs within muslim communities and how...
Gauher from CFx Comics talks about the socialization of violent extremist beliefs within muslim communities and how this is certainly NOT a part of 'Islam'. ...
Tosha Downey discusses the complex issue of solving poverty. Tosha Downey is Director of Advocacy for Teacher Town...
Tosha Downey discusses the complex issue of solving poverty. Tosha Downey is Director of Advocacy for Teacher Town Memphis, a partner organization in the cit...
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Stephen Coleman examines...
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Stephen Coleman examines the threat of global terrorism and its aff...