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...
by Global Sherpa | Dec 21, 2010 | China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Environment, Foreign Policy, Globalization, Politics & Economics
A host of remarkable events and development milestones highlighted the year 2010 – China passed Japan to become the world’s second largest economy, France decided to work more, the UNDP published its 20th Human Development Report, Russia came under intense public...
by Global Sherpa | Nov 29, 2010 | Aid & Development, Environment
Here are 10 gift ideas and book suggestions in honor of the global holiday season and spirit of giving and goodwill toward all. Hopefully, you’ll find something here for the culturally curious and socially conscious that sparks a new interest, strikes a common chord,...
by Global Sherpa | Nov 18, 2010 | Aid & Development, Quiz
Have fun taking the Global Sherpa quiz on the 2010 UNDP Human Development Report. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers, and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy! [QUIZZIN 4] For more on the 2010 Human Development Report, see the related post...
by Global Sherpa | Nov 16, 2010 | Aid & Development, Cities & Countries, Globalization
Around the world, most people are much better off today than they were just a few years ago according to the latest 2010 UNDP Human Development Report (HDR). From Italy to South Korea to China and India, large increases in Human Development Indexes (HDI) of 22 to 80...
