whythawk ratings: measuring effective development

1. "Be sure, we will be watching you," the other GB and the pursuit of social justice
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...ented the terrible torture and abuse that preceded the death of Steven Biko (of "Cry Freedom" fame) in 1977. The judge who read Bizos' report declared, "It leaves me cold." Y...

2. Freedom of speech is fine, just don't try to use it, says Patricia de Lille
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...t will regulate MXIT and Internet blogging, where members of the public can with impunity slander and defame individuals and organisations they do not like." "Can" – note that wo...

3. Jimmy Wales, Digital Freedom South Africa: What would you ask him?
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On Thursday, 19th April, Jimmy Wales - of Wikimedia fame - will be in South Africa to present at the Digital Freedom Expo at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). Says Professor Derek Keats of U

4. What happens when they hate you? The impact of charity.
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...run their countries into the ground. As Sun Tzu said, “The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do ...