Since its founding act, the Treaty of Rome in 1957, the European Community has pursued a policy of economic and social cohesion among its members. Formed in the aftermath of the Second World War, the EC was built on the belief that countries that trade together become economically interdependent and thus, less likely to engage […]
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What is the Role for the Private Sector in International Development?
A recent survey of over 1,300 development professionals by Devex.com found that 91% see business as a positive force in socio-economic development of poor countries. 81% think increasing private sector involvement in global development is ‘very important’. Clearly business is no longer seen as “part of the problem” as it once was – not too […]
IBM and the World Community Grid: Solving Today’s Humanitarian Problems
Since 2004, IBM’s World Community Grid has pooled processing power from idle computers around the world to help solve humanitarian problems that require intensive computer analysis. Please click here to watch clips
IBM Forms Green Sigma Coalition
IBM has created an industry alliance with key leaders in metering, monitoring, automation, data communications and software to provide smart solutions for energy, water, waste and greenhouse gas management. Please click here to read more