The Copenhagen Census
Background The Copenhagen Census is a project formed by Bjørn Lomborg and the Environmental Assessment Institute. Lomborg is the...
CASE STUDY: Hookworm Infection & Productivity
Background Hookworm infection is a parasitic condition that affects the small intestine and lungs; in humans, the infection is caused by...
LESSONS LEARNED: Kerala
The Kerala model of development shows that it is possible to improve health status, even from a low-income country. Kerala is a...
LESSONS LEARNED: Smallpox Eradication
Smallpox, which has existed for thousands of years, halted in 1977, with the last endemic case recorded in Somalia. In1980, the World...
MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
The MDGs are goals that were created at the United Nations Millennium Summit. There are 8 MDGs and 15 core targets that are goal...
