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    and India were able to double their industrial output in less than a quarter of the time. When one is asked about which countries have the highest combined GDP, the long standing powers of the North, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States come to mind, but the GDP of Brazil, China, and India equal that of the Northern superpowers . These emerging countries are showing the world that they deserve the spotlight by being the cornerstone economic development in Asia,

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    Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan along with federally administered areas. The country shares borders with Afghanistan to the northwest, China to the north, India to the south and east, and Iran to the west. The border with India is subject to dispute, with both nations claiming the mountain regions of Kashmir and Jammu. Pakistan is the most misunderstood country in the world and the phenomenon of terrorism and religious extremism, arguably, is a leading factor in distorting its image on the global level. Pakistan

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    of the first world American lifestyle and look beyond to the health and social issues around the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) is the leading stakeholder in advancing the awareness and support on global health issues along with the United Nations (UN) and other governmental and nongovernmental agencies. Only once the issues of these vulnerable people are identified can these organizations move forward in addressing and prioritizing the rapidly evolving global health agenda. The Millennium

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    GLOBAL MARKETPLACE According to Giddens, Globalization is an economic phenomenon which refers to the fact that “we all increasingly live in one world, so that individuals, groups, and nations become more interdependent” (Giddens, 457). Among the many economic factors driving globalization, the role of transnational corporations is particularly important. Giddens defines transnational corporations as “companies that produce goods or market services in more than one country” (Giddens, 461)

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    1943, the United Nations created a relief organization called the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA). This organization was used to fight famine and disease that was occurring in Europe after World War II. The UNRRA focused on bringing relief to European civilians, and it was rendered unwelcome and disbanded after the Europe divided into two zones: the West and East. However in 1946, there was a large demand for a relief organization, and so the United Nations decided to

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    the United Nations. The United Nations has to do more to fix this problem before it gets and worst. What’s is The UN? The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization to promote international cooperation. A replacement for the ineffective League of Nations, the organization was established on the 24 of October 1945 after World War II in order to prevent another such conflict. At its founding, the UN had 51 member states; there are now 193. The headquarters of the United Nations is in

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    No nation has ever started off with a clean sheet. Even some of the great nations had issues along the road of their growth. For example, when the United States first form of a government system was the Articles of Confederation, prior to the democratic form of government we have now. It is why I argue upon the basis that transitional justice is needed in order for a nation to function properly. Two nations that went through a major transitional justice change are Rwanda and Argentina. Transitional

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    organization that I believe to have a positive impact on healthcare in a global context is the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC is a federally run agency under the Health and Human Services Department of the United States government, with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. The goal of the CDC is to protect the health of Americans, whether that is while they are at home or in another country. The CDC also works around the world with other countries and their organizations to build

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    “I speak- not for myself, but for all girls and boys. I raise up my voice, for those without a voice can be heard.” Malala once spoke these words hoping to encourage more young girls and boys to speak up for what they believe. In Malala’s case she was standing up, and still is, for girls all over the world to have an education. Since Malala was young, she has had a strong interest in politics and education. These interests have led her to many achievements, which greatly affects the world today

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    Working Paper - UCC United Cooperative Coalition Topic: Weaponization of Social Media Signatories: Barbados, Cambodia, Commonwealth of Independent States, Cote d’Ivoire, El Salvador, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, OAS, United States of America, Zambia. ❏ FOUNDATION 1. Suggests the adoption of a global definition of social media that considers social media as a mean of electronic communication with no time nor geographical boundaries that: a. Give users the authority

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