Studies Show Direct Cash Infusion is Superior to Current NGO Programs

It may be the simplest innovation, but it seems that the best way to improve a person's livelihood is just to give him some money.

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Dear governments: Want to help the poor and transform your economy? Give people cash. | Chris BlattmanChris Blattman:


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Aspen New Voices Fellowship

"THE NEW VOICES FELLOWSHIP AT THE ASPEN INSTITUTE IS A GROUNDBREAKING INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO BRING MORE EXPERT VOICES FROM THE DEVELOPING WORLD INTO THE GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION."

Aspen New Voices Fellowship
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Gyapa cookstoves

Relief International: "Gyapa cookstoves "

With assistance from Relief International, entrepeneur produces 1,200 charcoal burning cook stoves per month as one of the largest stove manufacturers in the Ghana.
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The Nonprofit Salary Bill Comes under Scrutiny | NGO Pulse

The Nonprofit Salary Bill Comes under Scrutiny | NGO Pulse:

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"A recent survey conducted by British newspaper The Daily Telegraph (5 August 2013) has caused an uproar in the nonprofit sector in the United Kingdom (UK). It revealed that nonprofit sector executives from well-known global nonprofits funded by the British aid agency are pocketing up to £184 000 (approximately R2.7 million) per annum in salaries. In some cases, according to the ‘charity rich list’, nine of those charities paid about £300 000 pounds (R3.5 million) each to some of their employees in 2012. This has raised a public relations nightmare in the midst of aid budget reviews. Interestingly, this revelation has not been denied by the organisations in question but been defended vehemently."
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About TAHMO | Trans-African Hydro-Meteorological Observatory | Oregon State University

"The TAHMO project is committed to serving the public by advancing the free and open exchange of hydro-meteorological data collected with its monitoring stations. By allowing that all raw TAHMO data be free for scientific research and governmental applications, the project supports World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Resolution 40 and Resolution 25. Commercial applications of TAHMO data will be considered on a case by case basis."

Exherpt... "The need to be able to access historical climate data is critical in order to efficiently manage water resources. Currently there are stations available in Africa, but they are very spread out, and mostly clumped in northern and southern Africa, leaving huge data gaps in central Africa. " 'via Blog this'

Focus on Poverty: We can create solar nations

Focus on Poverty: We can create solar nations

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"Solar power makes sense — if you can get it right. For many isolated rural communities, off-grid solutions are the best chance of accessing electricity.  We assume too readily that such solutions have to be small-scale and expensive. Two major national projects from different world regions suggest this doesn't have to be the case."

Communicopia - Digital Team Survey 2.0 | Page 1 of 8

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Chance to win a $250.00 Donation by filling out a survey to help non-profit organizations better understand and optimize their digital teams and programs.

How to … mobilise a diaspora movement | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional

How to … mobilise a diaspora movement | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional

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"Mobilising a successful African diaspora movement is challenging but essential in the current climate.

"It is critical for diaspora individuals and groups to collaborate. Through joined up work, organisations can become much stronger, more visible and add value to their contribution.

"Diaspora organisations have a more informed understanding of their country of origin than decision makers in Whitehall. They are often best placed to shape the creation of meaningful development goals that have the potential to meet the needs of their countries of origin, as well as their communities here in the UK."

Can charity concerts change the world? | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional

Can charity concerts change the world? | Global Development Professionals Network | Guardian Professional

Today, the issue of extreme poverty needs mass advocacy more than any other. 

These challenges require urgent attention. 

Now in its second year, this September 28, the festival will bring musicians Stevie Wonder, Kings of Leon, Alicia Keys and John Mayer together with 60,000 global citizens at New York's Central Park to call for accelerated action.