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    Two Challenges Before Microfinance

    The rate of interest charged by microfinance institutions is high enough not to allow microfinance to bring about any significant change in the lives...
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    Accountability

    Inflation and Inequality – What does Government Data say?

    In the light of rising inflation, widening unemployment, depleting savings, and growing inequality, it is crucial to take stock of their profound and compounded...
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    A Global Village for a Global Plastics Instrument

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    Critical Negotiations on Plastic Pollution Begin Tuesday, in Ottawa

    The world has a once-in-a-generation chance to profoundly change humanity’s relationship with plastic. That is the message from officials ahead of “pivotal” talks next...
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    Agriculture policy

    Five Pathways to Transform Food Systems in Asia and the Pacific

    Asia faces unprecedented food security challenges due to soaring rice prices, climate-induced disasters, and ecosystem degradation. Strategic action is needed to transform food systems...
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    Bolangir Farmers Keep up with Climate Change

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    Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Face of Climate Change, Poverty and Hunger in the Asia Pacific Region

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