Vembanad Lake

‘God’s own country’; Kerala has a continuous chain of streams, water bodies, creaks, lagoons and backwaters along its coastal region. These water bodies are fed by rivers and drain into the Lakshadweep Sea through small openings in the sandbars vernacularly called ‘azhi’, if permanent or ‘pozhi’, if temporary is a wonderful creation of nature blessed … Read more

Economics and Geography can work side by side

Economics and Geography can work side by side, hand in hand, an unusual combination, as one would normally link Business and Economics as the ideal marriage. A concept I have been exploring since being inspired by my first Model United Nations conference in Thailand, whereby the debate was on how economic growth impacts the environment. … Read more

Gender is a Development Issue

Summative Assignment Gender is a Development Issue UCIL20032 Leadership in Action 10157056 Word count: 1523 Manchester, 2017-04-29 “To achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.” (UN, 2017a) This is goal number five of the Sustainable Development Goals from the UN, which try to transform our world. But, why is gender equality important? At … Read more

Yoruba cultural values

– Health issues. To the Yoruba people, healthy well-being of humans does not merely connote the absence of ailments and diseases, but also encompasses the proper physical, mental and social functioning of humans. Ilera l’oro (Health is wealth), a common saying in Yoruba societies, is borne out of the realization and fact that without good … Read more

History of Spain

HISTORY OF SPAIN (2500 words) Much of the history of Spain can be condensed into one word: Alhambra. Alhambra, the magnificent palace that overlooks the city of Granada, embodies the ongoing clash of cultures that gave rise to the unique people who inhabit this portion of the Iberian Peninsula, and who had such an effect … Read more

What has caused Ghana’s economic troubles?

After many hardships throughout the years, Ghana has not been able to catch a break. Recently, banks in the nation have started encountering decreases in profits after the consistent decline in the execution of the major macroeconomic pointers in the country. Until a couple of years ago, the West African nation was a great example … Read more

Society in Brazil

Collectivism Brazil was a collectivism society, it is because the country has score of 38 of individualism it is direct reflect that means that in this country people from birth onwards are integrated into strong, cohesive groups especially represented by the extended family(Geert Hofstede.2001). Brazilians have a long-term commitment to their family groups. Most Brazilians … Read more

Birkensh

In the country of Birkensh, an island located off the north coast of East Africa, you’ll find one of the most beautiful societies enriched with a unique culture. The people from Birkensh are referred to as Birkenshian and speak Birk as their native LANGUAGE as a method to communicate with their people. Birkenshians have the … Read more

Italy – economic, historical and geographical

The first part will be a main description of Italy. The different subjects which will be dealt with are the economic, historical and geographical of Italy. 1.1 Economic data In this chapter, Italy’s economic data will be described. 1.1.1 GDP The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country’s … Read more

Inca Craft Specialization and Resulting Political Economy

Inca Craft Specialization and Resulting Political Economy Craft specialization often emerge in societies when there becomes a food surplus. The emergence of craft specialization in the Incan Empire is no exception. This food surplus was controlled by the state and allocated to the people under Incan control through the elite class (D’altroy et al., 1985). … Read more

Arsenic contamination of water in Bangladesh

Introduction In September 2015, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Ms. Sheikh Hasina, was recognized as winner of the Champions of the Earth award in the Policy Leadership category. Outside of her impressive rise to power from her position as the leader of the opposition Awami League party and her emphasis on democracy, human rights, … Read more