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Twitter Chat with Global Hunger and Nutrition Expert Roger Thurow
An interactive discussion on Twitter with global hunger and nutrition expert, Roger Thurow.
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The Reality, Risks, and Response to Climate Change
The American Association for the Advancement of Scientists (AAAS) published a new report, What we Know, urging Americans to take actions on climate change.
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Guest Commentary- Why the First 1,000 Days Matter
Every mother has a story about the beginnings of her child’s life. Many of them are joyful, some are heartbreaking, but all of them are important. And almost all of them will have at least one thing in common: the desire to give their child the absolute best start to life.Blog
From poverty to prosperity: A conversation with Bill Gates
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, spoke at the American Enterprise Institute about the foundation’s efforts to eradicate global hunger and poverty.
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Roger Thurow at the Universities Fighting World Hunger Summit
Roger Thurow delivered the keynote at the Universities Fighting World Hunger summit on March 1.
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Qualitative Interviews with Syrians on Transitional Justice
Today’s post is based on qualitative in-depth interviews among Syrians that were conducted by Charney Research in partnership with the The Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC), a Syrian-led and multilaterally-supported nonprofit.
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Conversation with Dan Glickman on TTIP and the California Drought
Secretary Dan Glickman, APCO International Advisory Council member and co-chair of the Chicago Council's Global Agricultural Development Initiative, talked about the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and the impact of the California drought.
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Catherine Bertini Fund Grants Put Girls on the Road to Success
After 10 years leading the UN World Food Programme, Catherine Bertini decided to tackle a major root cause for food insecurity—lack of education.
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The Mission to Nowhere
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President Obama’s FY15 Budget Request
President Obama released his FY15 budget proposal last week.