Pulitzer Center
International Aid and Fragile States
"States suffering from internal conflict, weak infrastructures, lack of economic development, and general instability are emerging as a large threat to the international security." What factors contribute to the creation of a fragile...
Curated OER
Chapter 39: The Economics of Developing Countries
The disparity between the standards of living in industrialized countries versus developing countries has gotten wider - and this presentation can help your class learn why. With a multitude of key definitions and facts, these slides go...
Curated OER
AFGHANISTAN IN RUINS
Students explore the meaning of the term global interdependence, why rich countries help poorer countries, and match types of international aid to their scenarios.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Ghana: Economy
You can read about Ghana's struggles with its economy over the past 40 years, and how it is working to strengthen the economy currently to improve the lives for its citizens. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Liberia: Economy
The economy of Liberia was shattered because of its civil war. Read about the current steps that are being taken to rebuild the country and its economy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: World Rushes to Help Nepal Recover From Earthquake
Article reports on the devestating April 2015 earthquake that struck Nepal and steps that were taken at the time to help the impoverished country recover. Includes video.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Economic Cold War
This is a loosely related collection of primary source documents that discuss economic issues during the Cold War period. These documents are all varied in topic and geographical coverage, ranging from the 1950s to the 1980s, and coming...
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: The Tsunami Disaster
Online lesson plan explores the issue of foreign assistance and the world's response to the tsunami disaster in Asia using handouts and online news sources.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Mali: Economy
A comprehensive and current look at the economy of Mali from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Read about the development of agriculture and mining in this third world country.
iCivics
I Civics: Foreign Policy: War & Peace and Everything in Between
Students learn the distinction between foreign and domestic policy and what role the executive branch plays in foreign policy and the primary tools it uses: foreign aid, the military, and treaties.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Madagascar: Economy
Find out about Madagascar's attempts to strengthen its economy and increase its trading partners. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Mozambique: Economy
A look at how Mozambique is reviving and expanding its economy, which has great potential especially in the agricultural sector. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Senegal: Economy
Learn about Senegal's changing economy from this information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Sierra Leone: Economy
Find out about the tremendous potential in the mining sector of Sierra Leone's economy. The recent civil war has played havoc with the economy, but find out how Sierra Leone is trying to recover. Information is from the U.S. State Dept....
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Tanzania: Economy
Tanzania is making attempts to improve its economy to help its citizens. Find out the major sources of income, the exports, and major trading partners. Information is from the U. S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Sudan: Economy
Read about Sudan's economy and the diversification of that economy. Current information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Poverty
Constantly evolving collection of information on world poverty, and of strategies to reduce poverty worldwide.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Benin: Economy
A look at the economy of Benin and its trading partners. See how the World Bank is helping Benin develop a more robust economy. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Burkina Faso: Economy
A discussion of the economy of Burkina Faso, one of the world's poorest countries. Read how Burkina Faso is attempting to improve the lives of its citizens. Information is from the U.S. Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Rwanda: Economy
Find out how Rwanda has rebuilt its economy since the genocide of the 1990s. Current information on foreign investment, eco-tourism, and agriculture. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Tour Costa Rica
The Nicaragua Revolution
This article describes the Nicaraguan Revolution, with a focus on its relations with Costa Rica.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Uk Typhoon Appeal Raises Millions
Article reports on aid being raised in the UK for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.