Mixed Results for UN Millenium Goal 2: Achieving Universal Primary Education

Mon, 20/04/2009 - joelkatz
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While considerable progress has been made in the rapidly developing emerging markets, other poorer regions aren't doing so well.

School of Hard Knocks for Cambodia's Street Kids

Tue, 26/08/2008 - joelkatz
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They possess an uncanny ability to regurgitate memorised lines in multiple languages in an effort to squeeze out a few laughs and perhaps a few dollars from besieged tourists, but without the basic fundamentals of a quality education, it's questionable how far these street smarts will take Cambodia's kids.

Can I Enjoy a Guilt-free Olympics?

Thu, 07/08/2008 - joelkatz
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Although we must remain vigilant, and put pressure on China to improve its human rights' record, we can also allow them their time in the sun. And, as most people recognise, the sun is just rising over China.