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6. New Paradigm
2010 - Season 1
Experts and researchers in China, Brazil and India share with us their personal reflections about the future developments of emerging countries. Their economic worth could soon surpass those of the richest countries and their rapid growth rates are upsetting the social, political and economic power structure.
5. Between Citizens
2010 - Season 1
Thanks to the cellular technology, Senegalese farmers can access information about agricultural prices. In India, the work of local researchers has helped to create rural knowledge centers. The use of electronic messaging has improved the methods of work and living conditions in the often poor and isolated rural populations.
4. Health For Life
2010 - Season 1
Despite the progress toward the elimination and control of malaria, thanks to prevention policies and the availability of pharmaceutical drugs all over the world, this episode shows that we are far from its eradication in developing nations.
3. The Politics Of Exclusion
2010 - Season 1
The problems of poverty and exclusion are a reflection of inequalities and so we often speak about societal justice which cannot exist without satisfying the basic needs of individuals. What social policies are in place to fight these inequalities? Is there a real political will to combat the injustices?
2. The Voice Of Women
2010 - Season 1
In developing nations, women, who make up more than half of the world population, play an essential economic role through their work, especially in water collection. Yet the patriarchal societies traditionally exclude them from all political and economic power.
1. Water For Life
2010 - Season 1
The need for water, a vital resource, is exploding as consequence of the population growth and increased agricultural demands. This is especially true in developing countries where access to driving water is decreasing. Poor management, galloping urbanization, ill-advised policies and pollution worsen a situation that is already detrimental to public health.
