[RED DEMOCRATICA] World Bank's Kim: Why economic growth is an antidote to poverty

 

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	April 5, 2013 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate World Bank's Kim: Why economic growth is an antidote to poverty The World Bank "has changed tremendously," says President Jim Yong Kim, who as a student protested the bank's efforts. The bank is at the leading edge of advocating gender equality and battling climate change, Kim contends, and is important for development because "you cannot lift people out of poverty without economic growth," Kim says. The Guardian (London) (4/4), The Guardian (London) (4/5)      Syrian refugees stretch aid agency budgets  Comprehensive approach needed in Darfur  Malala Fund issues grant to educate Pakistani girls  North Korea continues military buildup  MDG advocates: Seize the next 1,000 days of the Millennium Development Goals to build a more just world  Career Center  Skip to a section:  United Nations | Health & Development | Women & Girls | Peacekeeping and Security | UN Foundation & Better World Campaign |  The #UN has secured $40B in commitments to help save children's lives through @UnfEWEC -@johnpodesta #MDGmomentum @UNFoundation "Today marks the official 1,000 day countdown to the due date of the Millennium Development Goals. Several MDG enthusiasts and supporters around the world are marking today's final sprint to the finish with a day of social media action to mobilize for one final push to [achieve] the MGDs, which are due to expire in 2015." UN Dispatch Syrian refugees stretch aid agency budgets Humanitarian aid agencies are being swamped by ever-increasing numbers of Syrian refugees, and funding is largely depleted. "This is the type of crisis that humanitarian agencies at some point cannot handle any more," said Filippo Grandi of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. "The needs are rising exponentially, and we are broke," UNICEF's Marixie Mercado said. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (4/4), Reuters (4/5)      Other News Ban concerned about lack of security in CAR United Press International (4/4)      North Korea posture is "really alarming and troubling," says Ban The Week (4/5)      Ban to meet with pope next week NewsMax.com (4/5)      UN suspends food aid in Gaza after depot stormed IOL.co.za (South Africa)/Agence France-Presse (4/5)      "Everybody has good potential," Ban tells recovering addicts The Huffington Post/The Blog (4/5)      Comprehensive approach needed in Darfur This weekend's Sudan donor meeting in Qatar is an appropriate place to craft a comprehensive approach to solving Darfur's tenuous situation, writes Najeeb Bin Mohammed al-Nauimi. He cautions that humanitarian aid shouldn't be withheld as donors try to hold the Sudanese government accountable for its actions. The Guardian (London)/Poverty Matters Blog (4/5)        U.S. proposes to source food locally in bid to end world hunger The Obama administration is proposing that the U.S. no longer buy food crops from U.S. farmers and ship them around the world. Instead, the U.S. would purchase crops from local farmers in those countries where it helps to feed the hungry, writes Ron Nixon. The plan's backers say 17 million more people could be fed annually under this proposal. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (4/4)      Will new development goals finally include scientists? Researchers hope policymakers will consider a scientific role for its Sustainable Development Goals for development post-2015. About 28 scientists joined 80 others, including U.N. and nongovernmental organization representatives and politicians, at a meeting in New York to discuss the role of science in policy making. In the meeting, scientists asked policymakers to consider the need for science-based priorities and a commitment to an approach to development that included the scientific community. SciDev.net (4/3)      Deadly bird flu outbreak hits China; experts discuss possible vaccine Six people in China have died from the H7N9 strain of the bird flu virus, with 14 cases overall reported. The virus hasn't spread from human-to-human contact yet, which could mean an intense worldwide effort for a vaccine isn't needed, Ben Hirschler and Kate Kelland write. Reuters (4/5), Reuters (4/5)      Other News Opinion: Asia-Pacific needs inclusive, sustainable development Devex.com (4/5)      Malala Fund issues grant to educate Pakistani girls The Malala Fund, named after Malala Yousafzai, is awarding its first grant for $45,000 to fund the education of 40 girls in Pakistan. "I invite all of you to support the Malala Fund and let us turn the education of 40 girls into 40 million girls," Yousafzai says. Meanwhile, Angelina Jolie, a United Nations special envoy, is pledging $200,000 for the Malala Fund. The Guardian (London) (4/5)      North Korea continues military buildup The North Korea government has reportedly placed missiles in readiness for launch, and foreign embassies in Pyongyang are being asked to produce wartime evacuation plans for staff, write Guy Faulconbridge and Ronald Popeski. Reuters (4/5), United Press International (4/4)      Other News Dispute over parameters keeps UN inspectors from entering Syria Reuters (4/4)      MDG advocates: Seize the next 1,000 days of the Millennium Development Goals to build a more just world "Today marks 1,000 days until the 2015 target date to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), eight goals adopted by world leaders gathered at the United Nations in 2000 that address challenges facing the world's poorest people. The MDGs are the most successful global anti-poverty push in history. There are 1,000 days to accelerate action on issues such as hunger, access to education, improved sanitation, maternal health, and gender equality." Read more.      Position Title Company Name Location Vice President, International Programs International Rescue Committee New York, NY Communications Associate, Family Planning 2020 Task Team United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Operations Assistant, DC Office United Nations Foundation Washington, DC Click here to view more job listings.   Get more involved: Follow the UN Foundation on Twitter Key Sites United Nations Secretary-General UN News Centre Key UN Bodies, Agencies, Funds and Programs UN Foundation UN Dispatch The Interdependent UN Radio News Service "The clearing of landmines and other explosive devises in areas affected by conflict is a crucial precursor to the deployment of international peace keepers and humanitarian workers." 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