by
Collier, Paul.
Date
2007
xiii, 209 p. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Format:
Book
Abstract
Global poverty, economist Collier points out, is actually falling quite rapidly for about 80% of the world. The real crisis lies in a group of about 50 failing states, the bottom billion, whose problems defy traditional approaches to alleviating poverty. Here, Collier contends that these fifty failed states pose the central challenge of the developing world in the twenty-first century. This group of small nations, largely unnoticed by the industrialized West, are dropping further and further behind the majority of the world's people, often falling into an absolute decline in living standards. A struggle rages within each of these nation between reformers and corrupt leaders--and the corrupt are winning. Collier analyzes the causes of failure, and offers a bold new plan.--From publisher description.
Call Number
338.9 COL
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by
Goldberg, Michelle,
Date
2009
259 p. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Format:
Book
Call Number
363.46 GOL
by
White, Gary (Founder of Water.org)
Date
2022
224 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Format:
Book
Abstract
"From the founders of nonprofits Water.org & WaterEquity Gary White and Matt Damon, the incredible true story of two unlikely allies on a mission to end the global water crisis for good. When Oscar-winning actor Matt Damon visited rural Zambia in 2006, the last thing he expected was to become a life-long champion for the battle to end the global water and sanitation crisis. He quickly realized that to make a real impact, he'd need additional expertise. Enter civil and environmental engineer Gary White. After quitting his consulting job to launch a nonprofit in 1990, he'd become an internationally recognized water and sanitation expert. A chance encounter would set these two unlikely allies on a decades-long mission to bring safe water and sanitation to the world. Through first-hand accounts of setbacks and triumphs in projects spanning across the world, The Worth of Water illuminates the challenges of building and scaling market-based financial solutions to the global water crisis--and ultimately, empower communities and individuals to make long-lasting investments in their own wellbeing"-- Provided by publisher.
Call Number
333.91 WHI
by
Hubbard, R. Glenn.
Date
2009
198 p.
Language
English
Format:
Book
Call Number
338.9202 HUB
Date
2008
Edition
Rev. Aug. 2007.
Language
English
Format:
Book
Call Number
ELECTRONIC RESOURCE
by
Stackhouse, John,
Date
2001
382 p. : ill.
Language
English
Format:
Book
Call Number
362.5091724 STA
by
MacFarlane-Barrow, Magnus
Date
2015
310 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm
Language
English
Format:
Book
Abstract
In 1992, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow was enjoying a pint with his brother when he got an idea that would change his life - and radically change the lives of others. After watching a news bulletin about war-torn Bosnia, the two brothers agreed to take a week's hiatus from work to help. What neither of them expected is that what began as a one-time road trip in a beaten-up Landrover rapidly grew to become Magnus's life's work - leading him to leave his job, sell his house and direct all his efforts to feeding thousands of the world's poorest children. Magnus retells how a series of miraculous circumstances and an overwhelming display of love from those around him led to the creation of Mary's Meals; an organisation that could hold the key to eradicating child hunger altogether. This humble, heart-warming yet powerful story has never been more relevant in our society of plenty and privilege. It will open your eyes to the extraordinary impact that one person can make.
Call Number
363.883 MCF
by
Buffett, Howard G.
Date
2013
xiv, 443 p. : ill.
Language
English
Format:
Book
Call Number
363.809172 BUF
by
McCarney, Rosemary A.
Date
2014
95 p. : col. ill.
Language
English
Format:
Book
Call Number
J 305.23082 MCC
by
Sachs, Jeffrey.
Date
2006
1 e-book (online)
Language
English
Format:
Electronic Resource
Abstract
A landmark exploration of the way out of extreme poverty for the world's poorest citizens --OverDrive
Call Number
ELECTRONIC BOOK
by
Sharma, Ritu
Date
2014
Edition
Large print ed.
511 p.
Language
English
Format:
Book
Abstract
"An insider's look at women in poverty, the inner workings of Washington, and how change really happens"-- Provided by publisher.
Call Number
LP 305.4091724 SHA
by
Mostrous, Yiannis G.
Date
2011
vii, 294 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Format:
Book
Call Number
332.673 MOS
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