Perhaps one of the greatest efforts of human kind is its ability to create tangible change in community. This is evidenced in even the most rudimentary coalitions that come together to serve the common good and underscore humankind’s ability to communicate for effective outcomes. Yes, the zenith of human capacity, innovation and production is a…
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Engineering Human Development for Economy-Specific Outcomes
For many students around the world the common summer months often indicate a temporary cessation of classes until September. For many it means graduation and membership into the national labor force. However, that number varies greatly from country to country and often denotes different expectations for their contributions toward business. In 2019, according to the…
Racing for the Future: The Worldwide Business of EDU
When the pandemic began to spread rapidly in the early parts of 2020, few people knew what would happen next. Beside massive municipal shutdowns, corporate bankruptcies and a sluggish market, the impact of the coronsvirus on education has been massive. According to UNESCO, or the United Nations Educational Scientific Organization, Covid-19 resulted in a staggering…
Clashing Elites: Failure and Fortune Re-Imagined
The trillion dollar stimulus package that has primarily gone toward bailing out American industry, was financed by its major debt-buyers, like Japan, UK and China. The US is once again selling debt through the Federal Reserve to to stabilize the US economy, other Western nations will likely follow suit– just as bad debt was sold…
While You Were Sleeping: The Unreported News of a New World Emerging
While Americans were busy sheltering in place and panic buying toilet paper, U.S. legislatures were busy putting the finishing touches H.R. 2444 which was introduced in May 2019. While top news syndicates are busy counting the number of COVID-19 cases, The bill, also known as the Eastern European Security Act authorizes the Secretary of State…
On Entropy: The Shifting World
As children, sometimes the most asinine things earn our attention. At least in the old days they did, back when children played with toys that didn’t talk back or require a lithium battery to operate. One of those old affects was the proverbial spinning top. An awkward space-ship looking toy that, with the right torque…
Saving Your Self: Social Media
The US has the highest social media penetration of any country. but the U.S is not alone, now more than ever, people around the world are logging on.
Giving Good: Solution-Based Giving in the Information Age
In 2017 Charity Navigator produced a report that indicated that giving was on the rise. Over 400 billion dollars were given to charity in that year alone. However, most people are unaware that most charitable donations in the US goes toward places of worship. While such giving is admirable, perhaps funds might be better spent…
India, The Builder
The India Finance Ministry has projected growth to jump from 7.5 percent over its previously projected 7.2 percent for the 2019-2020. India has been quietly pushing industry ahead with its partnerships and its economic reforms in the early 90s according to its Finance Minister. Forbes lists India as the fastest growing economy in the world…
Why You Need to Travel
Few people realize how powerful stepping outside of your comfort zone can be. We’ve accustomed ourselves to always doing predictable things that complement our abilities and our worldview. However, travel, if taken with the right attitude can have a transformational effect on your politics, your ideas about culture, society, people and values. According to the…
Panama’s Multinational Future
The Panama Trade and Investment Agency (PROVINEX) hails itself as the “Ultimate Destination for Multinationals investing in Latin America.” For many developing economies, attracting foreign investment has been the primary goal. According to figures released by PROVINEX, more than 140 multinationals have invested in the Latin American nation since 2007. It’s top three investors being…
UK Refocusing on Farming and Agriculture
While the push toward agricultural development in recent times has been thought to be the domain of developing economies, the United Kingdom has begun its own investment in the sector. According to a UK government press release in February, a £60 million grant scheme has been introduced to bolster and support dairy farming in the…
Lela Winston 