Universal governance standards are not in force everywhere, but are useful nevertheless

Out-dated idea of sovereignty is not anti-imperialist

To innovate more, smallholder farmers need better financial services and competent advice

Experts want poor people in tropical countries to benefit from advances in medical technology

Development Bank discusses strategic approaches

In effort to stem global warming, Kigali summit decides to phase out HFCs

To control diseases in poor countries, awareness raising and capacity building is needed at the grass-roots level

Antibiotic resistance is endangering the health of many people worldwide

Brief overview: Mangaluru

Civil-society leader discusses the recent development of Mangaluru, a south Indian harbour town