Welcome to the Wikiprogress week in review- a round-up of media highlights from the busy and eventful week that was. Be sure to see the Wikiprogress Community Portal for all new articles and blog posts from the progress community.
On progress
Economic growth isn’t ‘development’ (Inquirer 03.09.2011)
The inadequacies of economic growth representing development are highlighted in this article by looking at the decline in GDP growth in the second quarter compared to the rise in well-being and development in the Philippines. The article is broken down into 5 key points used to examine the argument.
On development
This Guardian blog looks at the dangers of prioritising development over freedom and rights cautioning that it will postpone inevitable conflict. The post examines the development of both Uganda and Rwanda in analysing this conundrum.
On employment
The dead end of globalisation looms before our youth (Guardian 07.08.2011)
Across the world the rise in unemployment and the lack of access to affordable education has become an increasing concern. This article looks at the widespread uprising around the world and the role that unemployment plays in causing them.
On gender equality
Tunisia: Government Lifts Restrictions on Women’s Rights Treaty (Trust Law 07.09.2011)
Tunisia is the first country in the region to withdraw reservations towards the CEDAW treaty- marking a significant step toward gender equality. Human Rights Watch has encouraged the government to ensure domestic laws conform to international standards in an attempt to end all forms of discrimination against women.
See more on CEDAW
On child well-being
Poor can not afford childcare, says Save the Children (BBC 07.09.2011)
Findings of a study conducted by Save the Children show the increasing cost of childcare is pushing the poorest out of work. The UK based survey revealed that a quarter of parents in Wales are in debt because of childcare costs.
On data
Ghana to Upgrade Delivery of Statistical Services (Ghana Web 02.09.2011)
The Government of Ghana has received US$40 million from the World Bank in order to support the implementation of a new statistical service for the country. The Ghana Statistics Development Plan (GSDP) aims to strengthen the National Statistical System in producing and disseminating robust statistics to better evidence based policy.
In the Spotlight: Child well-being- Global study on neonatal mortality covering 20 years and 193 countries
That’s all from us this week. We hope to see you tune in the same time next week for another round up of highlights.
Yours in Progress,
Philippa Lysaght
Thank you to give such important information for us
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