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Huizen op Sumba Posted on | 28/03/2011

Sumba: the first fully sustainable island

Without energy we cannot do anything, literally. Therefore Hivos launches a unique project: To completely supply the Indonesian island of Sumba with sustainable energy. In ten years Sumba will be the first fully sustainable island.

 
 
Mike van Graan Posted on | 18/03/2011

BLANKS: the new threat to the United Kingdom

Every week, Mike van Graan writes about arts, culture and development in 'The Cultual Weapon'. In this week's edition, van Graan explains why the abuse of human rights of African artists is certainly not limited to African regimes.

 
 
Mike van Graan Posted on | 18/03/2011

African Charter on Human and People’s Rights

Every week, Mike van Graan writes about arts, culture and development in 'The Cultual Weapon'. In this week's edition, van Graan wonders if the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights is worth the paper it’s written on.

 
 
Biogas programme picture by Els Rijke Posted on | 14/03/2011

'Everybody should get a biogas plant'

In Uganda, women’s day is a public holiday and thus a good opportunity for organizing a celebration. After receiving an award Ms. Margaret Nakiwala, a widow, explained in a public testimony what biogas has meant for her.

 
 
 

A New Growth Plan for the Arts

Posted on 09/03/2011