Topic: UK Department for International Development
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Africa Monitor
Just how effective is the Millennium Village Project at reducing child deaths?
The popular and well-funded brainchild of Jeffrey Sachs claims to reduce child mortality faster than national norm, but critics say the numbers are deceptive.
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Five myths about Africa
Matt Damon, listen up: After five years of covering Africa, our departing correspondent tells how his perceptions have changed about a complex continent, including why some Africans resent celebrity visits.
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Change Agent
Local peace builder Henri Ladyi helps Congolese turn from violence
Henri Ladyi formed the Center for Conflict Resolution in the Democratic Republic of Congo to oppose widespread rape and child soldiering.
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Cash-strapped Pakistan finds few friends in time of economic need
Pakistan asked the IMF for a loan Wednesday, after allies rebuffed its requests for aid.
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