by Global Sherpa | Mar 29, 2011 | Aid & Development, Brazil, Business, China, Data, Globalization, India, Russia
The BRIC economies of China, India, Brazil and Russia are promising engines of global economic growth and development. Recent data on BRIC countries’ consumer spending habits reveal interesting insights about consumer behavior and priorities in each emerging market....
by Global Sherpa | Mar 18, 2011 | Aid & Development, Environment
World news and international media coverage of development and sustainability issues are important indicators and influencers of awareness, understanding and involvement. How has the news media’s coverage of issues like sustainability, poverty, biodiversity and HIV...
by Global Sherpa | Mar 15, 2011 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Countries, Japan, Tokyo
In the wake of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, some observers have been pondering an interesting question: why hasn’t there been any looting or theft? In many places, looting seems to be an inevitable consequence of the overwhelming circumstances and...
by Global Sherpa | Mar 4, 2011 | China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Globalization, India
China and India – the world’s two biggest countries, and maybe someday, two largest markets have much in common, and much that sets them apart. China’s 12th Five-Year Plan and India’s penchant for jugaad are prime examples. Why has China’s economic growth...
