Posts tagged ‘Poverty’
Why is 2015 the European Year for Development?
A short explanation of why 2015 is such an important year, and why it has been chosen as the European Year for Development.
How mobile phones are transforming agriculture in Africa
A short listing of articles on the application of new mobile technologies in African agriculture.
“What you see is not what it is”
Oxfam Ireland’s Dr. Enida Friel describes how the drive of one man can make a big difference, as she visits a company in Rwanda.
Why are all eyes on Mexico this week?
This week, Dóchas member organisations and NGOs from around the world gather in Mexico, to see how their experience can help improve the world’s efforts to end poverty.
It’s the economy, again. – A response to Siobhán McGee
Tom Roche of Just Forests reacts to Siobhán McGee’s article on changing business attitudes to development.
“It’s the economy, stupid.”
Siobhán McGee, Fellow in Business and Development at the UCD School of Business, reflects on whether there is a bias amongst business people against doing business with Africa, and whether that stops Irish businesses from engaging with the opportunities on the continent.
On World Water Day, remember what water means
Last Saturday, March 22nd, marked World Water Day. An opportunity to reflect on the importance of safe and equitable access to water.
Celebrating the Potato
A blog post in honour of the development benefits of Ireland’s national dish.
NGO Partnerships, NGO Accountability & NGO Principles
Dóchas has developed Guidelines for NGOs working in partnerships – That is, for nearly every Development NGO on the planet…
Quick catch up: What you may have missed in global development.
A quick overview of the key global development stories over the 2013/2014 Christmas period.
Dochasnetwork's Blog 