Climate change means doing Asian development differently
"The goal is clear - reduce poverty, increase prosperity, but leave a smaller carbon footprint," says UNDP official
Solar powered phones recharge Kenya's conversations
Cheap, solar-powered handsets are making life easier for Kenyans off the grid or hit by power shortages
Using Smallholder Farmer-Groups to Dig Out Poverty
After years of dependence of food aid in the semi-arid Eastern Kenya, Stephen Mwangani from Kinyatta village in Yatta district has discovered how to keep his family food secure by using just one acre piece of land despite the droughts.
ICRC reviews Pakistan operations after staff member's murder
The aid agency has temporarily suspended activities run from Quetta, Peshawar and Karachi due to security risks
Father of microcredit criticises exploitative practices
Microcredit funds should not charge an interest rate of more than 10 percent on top of the cost of fund, Muhammad Yunus says
Pricing natural assets could spur green growth - World Bank
Under new UN-approved method, a hectare of mangroves in Thailand has flood-control value of $16,000
Little justice for Colombia's acid victims
Acid attacks are a reflection of the low status of women in Colombian society, one doctor says
INTERVIEW-Emerging donors should boost aid to Sahel hungry, WFP says
Non-traditional donors such as Gulf states, private sector and private foundations could give more -WFP