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Janet Yellen
Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1946, Janet Yellen earned a bachelor’s degree from Brown University in 1967. She then went to Yale University, where she received her Ph.D. in 1971. After teaching at Harvard University, Yellen worked at the
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There is still hope for Afghan women
When typing ‘Afghan women’ in Google Images search, the first set of images are of women, most often in Burqas, depicted as victims of domestic violence, war, and poverty. Is this portrayal of Afghan women all that the world knows?
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The Dalai Lama’s 18 Rules For Successful Living
The Dalai Lama’s 18 Rules For Living 1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. 2. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson. 3. Follow the three Rs: -Respect for self -Respect for others -Responsibility
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World’s wealth owned by the top 1%
By: Anna Bruce-Lockhart (World Economic Forum) It’s official: half of the world’s wealth is now owned by the top 1%. Escalating levels of global inequality over recent years have led to the top percentile of wealth holders now possessing 50.4%
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Angus Deaton awarded 2015 Nobel economics prize
Angus Deaton, a British academic, became the winner of the Nobel economics prize for 2015 for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare. His work focuses on health, wellbeing, and economic development. The work for which Professor Deaton has been
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IWMF Releases REPORTA, A Free Mobile Security App Designed Specifically for Journalists Worldwide
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has released Reporta, a free and comprehensive personal safety app for iPhone and Android devices that journalists working in potentially dangerous environments can utilize to quickly implement their security protocols. The app is designed
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Thomas Piketty
Thomas Piketty (born on 7 May 1971) is a French economist who works on wealth and income inequality. He is professor (directeur d’études) at the École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS), professor at the Paris School of Economics
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How to Become a Millionaire by Age 30
Getting rich and becoming a millionaire is a taboo topic. Saying it can be done by the age of 30 seems like a fantasy. It shouldn’t be taboo and it is possible. At the age of 21, I got out of college,
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Twitter’s CEO’s rules for success
Every successful person follows a set of rules that has led him/her to success and glory. Here are the rules for success of Twitter’s CEO, Jack Dorsey. Don’t be a jerk Don’t take anyone for granted Enjoy the moment Be
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Millennial money: Five of the youngest entrepreneurs
Despite the sometimes discouraging news about millennials and the job market, the list of well-known companies started by that demographic is plentiful, and include names like Facebook, Airbnb and Dropbox. The task of earning a 10-digit net worth before the
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100 facts about the economy that will blow your mind
As of January 2013, there are 16 people left in the world who were born in the 1800s, according to the Gerontology Research Group. With dividends reinvested, U.S. stocks have increased 28,000-fold during their lifetimes. If you divide their net
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Ten Tips from 10 Serial Entrepreneurs
On the subject of entrepreneurship, advice is plentiful. It seems as though there are three new books out every week offering insights and advice about starting a business. Magazines, blogs, conferences, college courses are all robust sources for entrepreneurship tips,
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USAID’s role in economic development of Afghanistan
Afghanistan continues to face economic hurdles, as it remains one of the world’s poorest countries. Insecurity and corruption threaten efforts to establish an inclusive, growing, and self-sustaining economy that attracts investment, promotes trade and creates jobs. The United States Agency
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Afghan civil society activist named among ‘Asia 21 Young Leaders’
Abdul Ghafar Nazari from Afghanistan has been selected as one of the members for the Asia 21 young Leaders Class of 2015. Nazari is a civil society activist and the Manager of Training and Development Human Resources in Roshan Telecommunication
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13 fastest-growing economies in the world
China’s crazy growth has been one of the biggest stories over the past several decades. But the Chinese economy certainly isn’t the only one posting huge growth rates. We compiled a list of 13 countries with the highest projected compounded
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Nassim Nicholas Taleb (born 1960) is a Lebanese-American essayist, scholar, statistician, and risk analyst, whose work focuses on problems of randomness, probability, and uncertainty. His 2007 book The Black Swan was described in a review by the Sunday Times as
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Mini-Pentagon worth USD 160mn rises in Afghanistan
A white marble building, known as the “mini-Pentagon”, worth USD 160mn is built in the center of capital Kabul with US funds for the Afghan Defense Ministry. The new facility is going to be handed over to the Afghan government
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The Rise and Fall of Sepp Blatter
1998: The Blatter Reign Begins After 17 years as the top deputy to the retiring Joao Havelange, Sepp Blatter is elected FIFA president in 1998 in a close vote over a Swedish rival, Lennart Johansson. Charges of widespread bribery quickly
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Implementing the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals
After fifteen years of nations pursuing the Millennium Development Goals established by the United Nations, representatives of the member states, along with experts and private citizens, have defined Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to help set the course for the next
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Cristiano Ronaldo donates 7mn Euros to Nepal
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has donated 7mn Euros to Nepal to help the nation rebuild itself after the devastating earthquake last month. He has also called upon his over 100mn fan followers on Facebook to donate to the aid
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Afghanistan participates in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
The United States Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs funded the 2014-15 Afghanistan National Rounds of the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. Jessup, the world’s largest and most prestigious law school moot court competition, attracts
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Arthur Laffer
Arthur Laffer (b. 1940), one of the chief architects of Ronald Reagan’s economic policies, is best known for the “Laffer Curve,” which purports to demonstrate that decreasing tax rates may increase tax revenues. Arthur B. Laffer’s economic acumen and influence
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57 Fascinating Business Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
Ben & Jerry’s is owned by Unilever. Wal-Mart averages a profit of $1.8 million every hour. “Yahoo” is an acronym for “Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle.” Starbucks’ round tables were created specifically so customers would feel less alone. Apple’s iPad
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iLabs in Afghanistan
By: Said Marjan Zazai The concept of technology innovation lab was first introduced in Afghanistan in 2012 by Internews. They held their first event in the month of January of that year in Kabul, and, it was followed through a
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Happy Tears: Human Connection Leading to Human Development
By Dr. Yossef Ben-Meir We may know – perhaps even at first hand – of a gap in society whose presence causes pain for countless individuals. Here in Morocco, such a void – that of unrelenting poverty – exists, particularly
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