Showing results for "Changing Worlds" in Politics & Government

On December 26, 1991, an event of extraordinary importance in universal history took place. It involved the dissolution of the Soviet Union, an event of enormous repercussions that almost no one had anticipated. In fact, only the historian Andrei Amalrík and Nobel laureate and writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn, two Russian dissidents, had enough courage and vision to forecast that such a seismic event would take place.

In this book, Dr. Bibhu Dash & Dr. Sameeh Ullah comprehensively explores the evolving international monetary system, intertwined geopolitical dynamics, and the burgeoning realm of financial technology. This scholarly work delves into the system's complex features, functions, and the far-reaching consequences of globalization. They meticulously dissects both positive and negative frictions within the monetary system, unraveling their repercussions on economies worldwide.

The new world of results-driven aid that could put an end to extreme poverty Drawing on 2 decades covering global development as editor in chief of Devex, Raj Kumar explores how nontraditional models of philanthropy and aid are empowering the world’s poorest people to make progress. Old aid...

What does it mean to be a millennial in this chaotic world? Beyond Snapchat and Tinder, the consumerist culture we’ve inherited, and quarter-life crises, can a millennial aspire to more? Alison Lea Sher argues, yes, we can! Packing herself up in an RV, Sher embarks on a road trip, interviewing 150 of her millennial peers as they begin their adult lives. From kids heading straight to Wall Street after college, to those sleeping on it, Sher asks: “Who are you; what should you do; and how can you step into your destiny as a stakeholder in society?”

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2018 CROSSWORD JURY AWARD FOR NON FICTION* More than half of India is under the age of twenty-five and the country is set to have the youngest population in the world by 2021. But India's millennials are nothing like their counterparts in the West. In a world that's marked...

Podcast on global security threats in an increasingly authoritarian world

Podcast hosted by Alex Melo Crane editor-in-chief, reporter, and national gold medalist photographer. Will be highlighting corporations, small businesses, and people helping change the world with their products or good doing. Some topics might be strong topics for some. This is not a typical podcast no scripts, just fluent conversations. Just raw good conversations if you hear a topic that you disagree with or dislike please skip it and enjoy the next one. If you would like to send a donation to keep this podcast going please click on donate or want to be an episode sponsor please send me a ...

Dive into the crucial conversations we often avoid but shouldn’t – discussions about money. A recent study uncovered that a quarter of Brits shy away from talking about money due to anxiety or nervousness. Shockingly, 11% admitted to concealing debt from their partners, while 23% haven’t been transparent about their financial situations with their other halves. Unsurprisingly, 37% find themselves in regular money-related arguments with their significant others. Enter ’It’s Good To Talk (About Money)’ - your guide to fostering resilience in a changing world. This podcast is crafted ...

"For Some Top Nonprofits, Changing the World Begins in Seattle" is from the April 9, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Kirk Johnson and narrated by Caroline Miller.

Be a Revolution has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher...

In The Frontlines of Peace, Séverine Autesserre, award-winning researcher and peacebuilder, examines the well-intentioned but inherently flawed peace industry. With examples drawn from across the globe, she reveals that peace can grow in the most unlikely circumstances. Contrary to what most politicians preach, building peace doesn't require billions in aid or massive international interventions. Real, lasting peace requires giving power to local citizens.

Private foundations have been the dynamo of social change since their invention at the beginning of the last century. Yet just over 10 percent of the public knows they even exist; and for those who are aware of them, as well as even those who seek grants from them, their internal workings remain a complete mystery

El 26 de diciembre 1991, tuvo lugar un hecho de extraordinaria importancia en la Historia universal. Se trató de la disolución de la Unión Soviética, un acontecimiento de enormes repercusiones que pocos habían previsto. A decir verdad, sólo el historiador Andrei Amalrík y el premio Nobel Alexander Solzhenitsyn, disidentes rusos, habían tenido el valor y la visión para anunciar que semejante seísmo tendría lugar.

What if we spent more time thinking about solutions rather than problems? Are you looking for more positive news? World Changing Ideas travels around the globe to find the leaders, experts and activists who are dreaming big and working to change the world for the better. With a focus on the environment, social justice and innovation, these are stories that will get you thinking. World-changing ideas come in all shapes and sizes. Join the conversation with solutions journalist and filmmaker Amelia Hemphill.

With the ever-increasing pace of change in geopolitics, economic growth, shifting demographics and ways of living and working, government executives are rethinking their strategies and how they serve their populations. But how can government executives turn their strategies into actions that are future-proof, sustainable and resilient against economic shocks? Join us as we share actionable insights from senior EY, government and public sector leaders around the world.

A VULTURE BEST BOOK From renowned organizers and activists Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor, comes the first in-depth examination of Solidarity—not just as a rallying cry, but as potent political movement with potential to effect lasting change. A DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE FINALIST...

How can communicators change the climate conversation? After experiencing climate change firsthand when the 2019/2020 Australian bush fires ripped through our community, we're on a mission to find out why this issue is still so divisive, crippling action. We're asking leading thinkers, scientists, experts, activists and optimists how communicators can change the climate conversation and inspire much more action.

Social scientists have adopted the practices of more traditional scientists in the past few decades - using randomized trials to design policies aimed at improving educational levels, lowering crime rates, elevating employment rates, and improving living standards among the poor. Andrew Leigh and P.J. Ochlan bring the lives of these radical researchers to life as their experiments to overturn conventional wisdom lead to breakthroughs like finding the cure for scurvy and discovering what policies really improve literacy rates.

A global exploration of internet memes as agents of pop culture, politics, protest, and propaganda on- and offline, and how they will save or destroy us all. Memes are the street art of the social web. Using social media–driven movements as her guide, technologist and digital media scholar An...

"India Changing Its Decades-Old Reliance on Female Sterilization" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Ellen Barry and Celia W. Dugger and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.