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It has been found that there are only about half as many self-employed women as men.

Policymakers must intervene to raise aspirations and expectations to help people out of poverty and social exclusion. This intervention is vital to break the vicious cycle that perpetuates chronic poverty. Raising low aspirations must complement the delivery of aid and assistance on the ground.

Tax advice for the Commonwealth from PKF, the global accountancy network, including the latest R & D developments in four key Commonwealth nations - Australia, Canada, South Africa and the United Kingdom - and an introduction to transfer pricing legislation in India.

As societies increase their use of technology, the use of e-assessment and e-learning has also become more prominent in the learning and education sector. E-assessment can take different forms .

The development of specific vocational skills is important in all economies to ensure workforces are equipped to meet the needs of industry and business. However, in recent years, there has been an increasing emphasis on transferable skills.

For many people, the concept of the global citizen is a reality. Global interdependence happens every day. For example the clothes we wear or make; the food and drink we consume or produce.

The exciting potential of jatropha in combating climate change (the use of jatropha biodiesel results in an estimated 70 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions) is commonly understood.

The jatropha curcas, a genus of tree whose seeds contain a high quality, non-edible oil, is one of the most exciting new potential sources of renewable energy in the world today.

Obtaining college sports scholarships validates a young athlete’s hard work.  From the classroom to the field, they have to prove themselves on a day-to-day basis in competition, while keeping their grades up.