Aid Policy

AID POLICY


	The Humanitarian Cost of International Peace Efforts in Myanmar Plans to assist Myanmar's development may be doing more harm than good. IRIN
	Aid in Bangladesh? Despite "relatively modest” development assistance, poverty and malnutrition remain prevalent in Bangladesh. IRIN
	Starving Communities Feed Donors Donor interest in northern Sri-Lanka wanes. IRIN
	Malaria Gains Fragile Two years and some US$22 million later, the battle against malaria is still not over. IRIN
	Will Pressure Make Chinese Aid More Transparent? China: Will strong-arming the government to boost transparency - and aid efficacy - may hurt countries in need? IRIN
	HIV/AIDS: "Unprecedented progress", Despite Poor Funding Latest figures from the 2011 UNAIDS World AIDS Day report. IRIN
	HIV response at a crossroads Despite improved access in Asia-Pacific region, there are still nearly two new HIV infections for every person who starts treatment. IRIN

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Carry On

Nepal's ever expanding city of Kathmandu is literally being built on the backs of Nepal's porters. Photojournalist Pushpa Adhikari tells the story of these whethered men. MORE>>
See You Tomorrow

In November 2012, a team of six eye surgeons from Nepal and Indonesia visited the cities of Padangsidempuan and Medan in Indonesia's North Sumatra, with the mission to help the blind see again. MORE>>
Write on the Wall

Street art on the walls of Kathmandu, wash the city's walls with colour and inspiration. MORE>>
No Ordinary Security Guard

Ram Bahadur has to work for each and everything. Most times, he stands at the gate, sometimes he has to fetch water, othertimes he has to go to the market to buy vegetables and fruits. He is no ordinary security guard. MORE>>
Government School

School is a place for learning about the ABCs and life. It is not merely an educational institution, it has become an essential part of childhood - a place we associate with early memories. These are memories from a student in one of Nepal's government schools. MORE>>
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