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Beyond the Bottom Billion: Applying Paul Collier's lessons to Nepal’s development crisis
Renowned economist Paul Collier, in his influential book, The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries Are Failing and What Can Be Done About It, pinpoints the reasons that have kept the world's least developed countries in the poverty trap. Identifying the core aspects, his analysis revolves around the so-called ‘bottom billion’, which refers to the roughly one billion people living in countries that face persistent economic and political challenges.
Jan 15, 2025
A Paradigm Shift in Learning and Teaching
A Paradigm Shift in Learning and Teaching
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Writing Rhetorically: Do you write for a specific audie...
Writing Rhetorically: Do you write for a specific audie...
Jan 12, 2025
Gender Equality: Shaping Nepal’s Diplomatic Future
Gender Equality: Shaping Nepal’s Diplomatic Future
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Women-friendly agriculture
Women-friendly agriculture
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Now or never
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Happy New Year
Happy New Year
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BP: Relevant as ever
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Infographics: Countries with most people living in slavery
Infographics: Countries with most people living in slavery
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