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It is not uncommon to see an outpouring of grief and compassion from the international community and from individuals across the globe during times of mass casualty.  The overwhelming international response to the 7.0 earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, 2010 is no exception.  Just like in the case of the Asian Tsunami of … Continue reading →

A theme frequently addressed in international development is the asymmetrical representation of countries within the international financial institutions (IFIs) and the unequal power dynamic that can be seen within the system.  This imbalance of power is manifested in three main ways: 1) the organizational structure of the institutions; 2) which leads to unequal voting rights … Continue reading →