Development

The making of a local development program tends to follow the classic diagnosis-vision-objectives-goals-policies-activities sequence before we get –somewhat exhausted– to an action plan. This is a process where the time …

Micro-financial entities have not managed to fully approach the critical aspect of the economic viability of their pulverized customer base. How can they do so without jeopardizing their operation as …

Micro-credit and micro-finances channel financial resources and knowledge into millions of poor families worldwide. A lot has been achieved on various fronts, but there is still much more to do. …

Citizen safety and socioeconomic and environmental safety are critical factors for a locality’s development; they are part of a serious strategy for local development. Yet who is or who are …

In the context of an unprecedented environmental crisis, the Chinese Government seems to be forced to choose between economic growth and environmental protection. Is there any way out?Only 1% of …