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How Do You Fit Into the Big Picture?

On 5th April I will be in Berlin, Germany attending TEDxChange 2012: The Big Picture. This gathering, convened by Melinda French Gates and hosted by Chris Anderson, is an important opportunity for us all to step back and assess how we, as a global community, can challenge traditional thinking to design better futures for our communities—and for the world.

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Spain Has Saved Millions of Lives

I’m visiting Spain this week to share a simple message with the Spanish people – that aid works. Over the last 30 years Spain has experienced incredible economic growth, allowing it to make the dramatic leap from being a recipient of aid to becoming one of the world’s most generous donors.

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Europeans Give Thumbs Up to Increasing Aid

Despite the current economic turmoil, 84 percent of European citizens “strongly support” development aid to help people in developing countries out of poverty

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Don't Let Pessimism About Foreign Aid Become a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

It is common to say that, given the economic crisis, countries cannot be expected to budget for increases in official development assistance (ODA). But the facts show that it is possible – and happening.

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Tuberculosis: Shining a Light on a Forgotten Disease

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently launched a groundbreaking action plan (2011-2015) to combat tuberculosis in Europe.

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