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A View from Istanbul

NTEN

Our visitors spoke passionately about the societal issues in Turkey and the role that community organizations play in rallying public support for women, children, and education. What happened over an exchange of cookies and Turkish Delight candy was a meeting of minds and spirit.

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How foreign workers helped spur Spain’s rapid economic growth

Fast Company Tech

The Bank of Spain estimates that an aging Spain will need 30 million working-age immigrants over the next 30 years to sustain the balance between workers and retirees-plus-children. Snchez toured Mauritania, Senegal, and Gambia last year to promote a temporary work scheme whereby African workers could get legal and safe passage to Spain.

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