by Global Sherpa | Dec 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
The top world news stories for 2012 include the globalization of extreme environmental events, a string of high profile elections, the largest power blackout in world history, tension in the South China Sea, development milestones, inspiring inventions and the drama...
by Global Sherpa | Dec 2, 2012 | Cities & Countries, Countries, India, Quiz
The India Quiz tests your knowledge of the world’s second most populous country. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy! [QUIZZIN 16] For more fun quizzes, check out Global Sherpa’s Quiz Page!...
by Global Sherpa | Nov 4, 2012 | Aid & Development, Brazil, Business, China, Countries, India, Sustainability
While infrastructure isn’t exactly the sexiest topic in international development, it’s hard to argue with its importance. India’s massive power blackout in July, the largest in world history, is a stark reminder of infrastructure’s critical role in economic...
by Global Sherpa | Sep 30, 2012 | Aid & Development
Women own just 1 to 2 percent of all titled land in the developing world and a similar share of land and other real property around the globe. Land and other real property account for about 75 percent of a country’s overall wealth. That leaves women, who make up...
by Global Sherpa | Aug 8, 2012 | Brazil, Business, China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Data, India, Marketing, Mexico, Sustainability, World Rankings
Consumers most likely to report being “very concerned” about environmental problems and related health impacts hail from the BRIC countries of Brazil, India and China, Latin American nations of Mexico and Argentina, and South Korea. While China and the U.S. are the...
