World In Progress
Science & MedicineFor a fresh look at development issues around the globe, tune into World in Progress. As well as presenting projects and analyzing policies, this half-hour program introduces individuals committed to making a difference to the world we live in. The program is broadcast on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays in most regions of the world. Listen to the audio stream hear on the Internet. (Author: DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle)
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Recent episodes from World In Progress
- Published: Nov 11, 09In this program: Fragile State in Africa and European Development Policy -- Why the Swine Flu makes it difficult for Egyptian pilgrims to go to Mekka -- How political turmoil in Madagaskar has impacted on tourism -- Two unsual female musicians are making a creative difference in Pakistan Listen or download this show or listen to the individual reports.Joint European development policy should focus on fragile statesThis week, the first European Report on Development was launched in Bonn. The ma
- Published: Nov 4, 09In this program -- African Perspectives for German Audiences : how documentary filmmakers see their continent -- European Supermarket chains threatening jobs in India -- Escaping the loan sharks through microcredits in Namibia. You can listen to the programme or download individual reports.European Retailers could endanger millions of Jobs in IndiaNGOs like Oxfam and the Indian FDI Watch fear that foreign direct investment might destroy the Indian retail sector and could threaten millions of job
- Published: Oct 28, 09In this program: AU convention brings hope for internally displaced persons in Africa -- 'They just came into my house and took everything:' a co-production on loan sharks and the difficulties in accessing micro-credit in NamibiaAU convention brings hope to internally displaced persons in AfricaIt's being described as a landmark development in efforts to help and protect millions of Africans uprooted by war and natural disasters.Several African countries signed up to the African Union Convention
- Published: Oct 21, 09In this program: Highlighting the urgency of reducing the number of weapons worldwide during UN Disarmament Week. Also: How sports can help to integrate mine survivors into society.Beyond World Food DayIt’s a triple “f” crisis: a food, fuel, and financial crisis. Because of high food and fuel prices, more people than ever suffer from hunger. And because of the financial crisis, they are less likely than before to receive development aid from more affluent people and countries in the world.
- Published: Oct 14, 09Whether it is buying a buffalo, or seeds -microcredits from a farmer's co-operative are vital for rural development. Two journalists from Nepal and Germany teamed up to find out more for this report.Owned and controlled by poor farmers: the agricultural microfinance co-operative 'Small Farmer Cooperative Limited' (SFCL), has become one of the largest providers of microfinance services in Nepal. Nationwide, more than 200 small farmer co-ops help nearly a million people in 140,000 needy rural hous
- Published: Oct 7, 09In this program: Kurdish teenagers in Prison in Turkey -- Rescuing children from Prisons in Manila -- Reconciling Muslims and Christians in Nigeria -- Relishing a simple dish from oil-rich Brunei’s humble past You can listen to World in Progress or download the show or individual reports.Kurdish Teenagers face long sentences in Turkish adult jailsAnti terror law which are in place in Turkey's Kurdish regions does not recognise the legal juvenile status of under 18 years old. It also allows for
- Published: Sep 30, 09In this program: Drugs in Afghanistan -- Teaching a balanced curriculum for Somali refugee kids -- Are NGOs effective enough in preventing female mutilation -- Youth Development through Football You can listen or download World in Progress and the individual reports.Despite decrease of Afghan drug exports, heroin is still big businessHeroin production in Afghanistan is down by 10% this year, but the country remains the top supplier in the world. And farmers who have switched to other crops say t
- Published: Sep 23, 09In this program: Kenyan dairy farmers exchange skills with Italian Cheesemakers -- Saving your harvest with a mobile phone: A Co-production on Mobile Phones in Uganda You can listen to World in Progress or individual pieces or download them.Dairy farmers from Kenya exchange techniques with Italian colleaguesDairy farmers from the arid West Pokot region in Kenya traveled to the green hills of the Italian Piedmont region to present their unique yoghurt at this year's Slow food cheese fair. After m
- Published: Sep 16, 09In this program: Christina Thorpe from Sierra Leone receives the renowned German Africa Award -- International women's museums meeting in Bonn -- Drumming for Change: Female drummers in Rwanda -- Why politics remains predominantly male in LebanonListen to the programme or individual reports or download the files.International Women's Museums Conference meets in BonnSince the early 1980s, women's museums have been established in many countries around the world to promote equal rights as well as a
- Published: Sep 9, 09On this programme -- No free speech in Venezuela? President Chavez increases the pressure on critical media -- A new Berlin action plan on reproductive health worldwide -- Boosting literacy in Sudan -- Changing the violent image of Colombia to attract touristsYou can listen to the programme or individual reports or download them.Journalists criticize Venezuela's media policyAfter revoking the licenses of 34 private run radio stations in Venezuela last month, the government has just announced it
- Published: Sep 2, 09In this program: Europe sends back most illegal migrants now, but many still hope to get in -- UNESCO could soon get it's first Arab director -- Promoting African brain circulation instead of brain drainListen or download the program or individual reports Arab artist might soon head UNESCOThe UN's cultural organsiation UNESCO needs urgent reforms. That's going to be a big task for the next director who is going to be chosen in October.The United Nations and its affiliated agencies such as UNESCO
- Published: Aug 26, 09In this program: Building bridges between Israel and Palestine -- the challenge of eradicating Polio -- Germany's first muslim voter's association on the ballot for local elections -- Praying in peace at a Christian-Muslim pilgrimageYou can listen and download the program or individual reportsBuilding Bridges across the fence along the West BankDani Atar, mayor of Gilboa district in Israel wants to establish and industry park on the border which would create jobs for both Palestinians and Israel
- Published: Aug 19, 09On this programme: Slavery is still prevalent around the world -- The difficult reintegration of refugees in southern Sudan -- meeting an aid worker in Ossetia -- Gay identity in IranYou can listen to World in Progress or download the individual reports.Millions of people toil in slave-like conditions around the globeWhile the slave trade of old may have disappeared, the cruel practice of keeping people in bondage lives on, albeit in different forms.The United Nations marks the International Day
- Published: Aug 12, 09In this edition: Afghanistan ahead of the presidential election -- Education crsisi in Haiti -- Forbidden Love in Iran -- Strengthening Hindu Culture in BaliYou can listen to World in Progress or download individual reports.Taking stock of progress and challenges ahead of the Afghan ElectionsThe presidential election on August 20th will be the country’s second democratic election. A lot has improved since the fall of the Taliban regime in 2002.However, news of murders of activists and bomb at
- Published: Aug 5, 09On this program: Indigenous Kelabit in Borneo struggling to sustain their culture -- A German development worker finding her true calling in Ghana -- Gays in India hope for more tolerance -- and beading for a living in Kenya. Listen to World In Progress or inidividual reports or download them as mp3.Indigenous people in Borneo strive to sustain their unique cultureThe Kelabit are an indigenous group living in inner Borneo. Their lifestyle is threatened by logging, but they are striving to sustai
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