By Making It on 22 August, 2012
In terms of international development, it is often taken for granted that wealth inevitably leads to health, and that therefore only the countries with wealthier economies will be able to foster the conditions for a healthier population. In this context, international development efforts usually focus on interventions to kick-start economic growth, on the assumption that [...]
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By Making It on 8 July, 2011
Kenneth Marsh points out how better packaging can help add value and preserve food and pharmaceuticals in developing countries
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