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![United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada Media worldwide have often helped communicate UNU-INWEH’s scientific and policy-relevant discoveries and insights to the general public and important […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Brochure-cover-115x115.png "UNU-INWEH news making highlights, 1996-2021")
UNU-INWEH news making highlights, 1996-2021
Posted on September 25, 2021 | No CommentsUnited Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada Media worldwide have often helped communicate UNU-INWEH’s scientific and policy-relevant discoveries and insights to the general public and important […] -
![United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health — Hamilton, Canada 3 Nov 2015 Safe, systematic collection of human waste in low-resource countries could yield valuable fuels, invaluable […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/102210-115x115.jpg "Vast energy value in human waste")
Vast energy value in human waste
Posted on November 3, 2015 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health — Hamilton, Canada 3 Nov 2015 Safe, systematic collection of human waste in low-resource countries could yield valuable fuels, invaluable […] -
![UN University – INWEH, Hamilton 1 Oct 2015 Importance of water cooperation grows as climate changes advance; Tajikistan Foreign Minister honored for water-related leadership in Central Asia; Sirodjidin Aslov […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/kids-water-115x115.jpg "Water problem hotspots demand effective new approaches to international cooperation")
Water problem hotspots demand effective new approaches to international cooperation
Posted on October 1, 2015 | No CommentsUN University – INWEH, Hamilton 1 Oct 2015 Importance of water cooperation grows as climate changes advance; Tajikistan Foreign Minister honored for water-related leadership in Central Asia; Sirodjidin Aslov […] -
![UN University – INWEH, Hamilton, Canada 15-SEP-2015 To better inform the tradeoffs involved in land use choices around the world, experts have assessed the value of ecosystem services provided by […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Indonesian-land-clearing-credit-GIZ-Andreas-König-115x115.jpg "World loses trillions of dollars worth of nature’s benefits each year due to land degradation")
World loses trillions of dollars worth of nature’s benefits each year due to land degradation
Posted on September 15, 2015 | No CommentsUN University – INWEH, Hamilton, Canada 15-SEP-2015 To better inform the tradeoffs involved in land use choices around the world, experts have assessed the value of ecosystem services provided by […] -
![United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton CANADA 22-FEB-2015 Corruption, siphoning 30 percent of water sector funding, must end for world development and security A new UN […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/WaterColombia-115x115.jpg "Achieve international water goals to preempt looming conflicts born of desperation: UN")
Achieve international water goals to preempt looming conflicts born of desperation: UN
Posted on February 22, 2015 | No CommentsUnited Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton CANADA 22-FEB-2015 Corruption, siphoning 30 percent of water sector funding, must end for world development and security A new UN […] -
![UN University INWEH (Institute for Water, Environment & Health ), Hamilton CANADA 23-DEC-2014 Large Parts Of Europe, South America Face Rising Vulnerability The first-ever maps of global vulnerability to dengue, a […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dengue-reportj-115x115.jpg "Vulnerability to dengue virus: UN University publishes 1st global maps")
Vulnerability to dengue virus: UN University publishes 1st global maps
Posted on December 23, 2014 | No CommentsUN University INWEH (Institute for Water, Environment & Health ), Hamilton CANADA 23-DEC-2014 Large Parts Of Europe, South America Face Rising Vulnerability The first-ever maps of global vulnerability to dengue, a […] -
![UN Water (Geneva / New York) One billion people don’t use toilets: 1 in 6 people in developing regions; New UN-Water GLAAS findings underscore critical gaps in monitoring, particularly for sanitation in […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/20141118-World-Toilet-Day-in-pictures-main-2-115x115.jpg "Beyond infrastructure – New attitudes also needed to end open defecation: UN (World Toilet Day)")
Beyond infrastructure – New attitudes also needed to end open defecation: UN (World Toilet Day)
Posted on November 19, 2014 | No CommentsUN Water (Geneva / New York) One billion people don’t use toilets: 1 in 6 people in developing regions; New UN-Water GLAAS findings underscore critical gaps in monitoring, particularly for sanitation in […] -
![United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton CANADA 28-Oct-2014 Salt-spoiled soils worldwide: 20 percent of all irrigated lands — an area equal to France; Extensive costs include $27 […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-115x115.png "World losing 2,000 hectares of farm soil daily to salt damage")
World losing 2,000 hectares of farm soil daily to salt damage
Posted on October 28, 2014 | No CommentsUnited Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton CANADA 28-Oct-2014 Salt-spoiled soils worldwide: 20 percent of all irrigated lands — an area equal to France; Extensive costs include $27 […] -
![United Nations University, Hamilton Canada, and InterAction Council, Toronto 9-Oct-2014 Experts’ address universal concerns identified by former world leaders: World water crisis, sectarianism, energy, denuclearization of Korea A massive 180 […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/UN-115x115.jpg "Pipeline to replenish vanishing Dead Sea a bridge to Mid-East security, peace")
Pipeline to replenish vanishing Dead Sea a bridge to Mid-East security, peace
Posted on October 9, 2014 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Hamilton Canada, and InterAction Council, Toronto 9-Oct-2014 Experts’ address universal concerns identified by former world leaders: World water crisis, sectarianism, energy, denuclearization of Korea A massive 180 […] -
![United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health 2-Jul-2014 Business-as-usual management policies risks well-being of 2 billion+ people Leading international environmental and marine scientists today published a joint […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Satellite-Images-Depict-the-Growth-of-Manila-between-1989-and-2012-115x115.jpg "Zone tropical coastal oceans; manage them more like land resources: Scientists")
Zone tropical coastal oceans; manage them more like land resources: Scientists
Posted on July 2, 2014 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health 2-Jul-2014 Business-as-usual management policies risks well-being of 2 billion+ people Leading international environmental and marine scientists today published a joint […] -
![United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 24-Sep-2013 UN-backed report, ‘Economics of Land Degradation,’ debuts at world desertification conference, Namibia Adopting proven sustainable land management practices […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/jordan-goat-hero-115x115.jpg "Economic rewards of better land management: Estimated 2.3 billion tons of crops worth $1.4 trillion")
Economic rewards of better land management: Estimated 2.3 billion tons of crops worth $1.4 trillion
Posted on September 24, 2013 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 24-Sep-2013 UN-backed report, ‘Economics of Land Degradation,’ debuts at world desertification conference, Namibia Adopting proven sustainable land management practices […] -
![United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 5 Sept. 2013 UN-backed study says annual treated wastewater in North America roughly equals volume of Niagara Falls; less […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/wasterwater-115x115.jpg "Rising use of wastewater in forecast but world lacks data on ‘massive potential resource’")
Rising use of wastewater in forecast but world lacks data on ‘massive potential resource’
Posted on September 5, 2013 | No CommentsUnited Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 5 Sept. 2013 UN-backed study says annual treated wastewater in North America roughly equals volume of Niagara Falls; less […] -
![United Nations University Institute for Water Environment and Health, Canada Global Environmental Facility IW:LEARN, Slovakia 25 July 2013 Sharing Nile’s vital flow through 11 nations, water in Arab region, spread of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/355x255_2429-115x115.jpeg "Managing shared waters: Treasury of papers helps capture 20 years of lessons")
Managing shared waters: Treasury of papers helps capture 20 years of lessons
Posted on July 25, 2013 | No CommentsUnited Nations University Institute for Water Environment and Health, Canada Global Environmental Facility IW:LEARN, Slovakia 25 July 2013 Sharing Nile’s vital flow through 11 nations, water in Arab region, spread of […] -
![United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH, Hamilton, Canada) / UN-Water 22-Mar-2013, World Water Day / International Year of Water Cooperation Amid changing weather and water patterns […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/UN-Water-brief-115x115.jpg "‘Water Security’: Experts propose a UN definition on which much depends")
‘Water Security’: Experts propose a UN definition on which much depends
Posted on March 22, 2013 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH, Hamilton, Canada) / UN-Water 22-Mar-2013, World Water Day / International Year of Water Cooperation Amid changing weather and water patterns […] -
![United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Canada 14 Nov 2012 Loss of mangroves to fish farms, other development, a poor economic trade-off risking human and environmental well-being […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo-115x115.jpg "Preserve the services of mangroves — Earth’s invaluable coastal forests, experts urge")
Preserve the services of mangroves — Earth’s invaluable coastal forests, experts urge
Posted on November 14, 2012 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Canada 14 Nov 2012 Loss of mangroves to fish farms, other development, a poor economic trade-off risking human and environmental well-being […] -
![United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Canada 23 Sep 2012 Study highlights horizon issues for world’s freshwater and marine systems A study of almost 200 major international […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/47855-115x115.jpg "UN experts warn of ‘water bankruptcy’ for many regions after reviewing 200 major global projects")
UN experts warn of ‘water bankruptcy’ for many regions after reviewing 200 major global projects
Posted on September 23, 2012 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Canada 23 Sep 2012 Study highlights horizon issues for world’s freshwater and marine systems A study of almost 200 major international […] -
![United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Canada InterAction Council, Tokyo Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation, Canada 10-Sep-2012 World confronts serious water crisis, former heads of government and […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/chretien-115x115.jpg "Former world leaders call on UN Security Council to recognize water as a top concern")
Former world leaders call on UN Security Council to recognize water as a top concern
Posted on September 10, 2012 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Canada InterAction Council, Tokyo Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation, Canada 10-Sep-2012 World confronts serious water crisis, former heads of government and […] -
![United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 14-Feb-2012 The impact of unsafe water and sanitation on the death rates of children under five and mothers in […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Photo-USA-Today-jpeg-115x115.jpg "Study quantifies impact of unsafe water and poor sanitation on child and maternal mortality")
Study quantifies impact of unsafe water and poor sanitation on child and maternal mortality
Posted on February 12, 2012 | No CommentsUnited Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 14-Feb-2012 The impact of unsafe water and sanitation on the death rates of children under five and mothers in […] -
![United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 16-Nov-2011 Sustainable coastal management, regional coordination and long-term, holistic viewpoint needed to protect fragile ecosystems The rapid, large scale […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/photo-115x115.jpg "Environmental troubles growing in Mid-East Gulf region due to rapid coastal development")
Environmental troubles growing in Mid-East Gulf region due to rapid coastal development
Posted on November 16, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 16-Nov-2011 Sustainable coastal management, regional coordination and long-term, holistic viewpoint needed to protect fragile ecosystems The rapid, large scale […] -
![United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 28 Jul 11 Continued reliance on a strategy of setting aside land and marine territories as “protected areas” […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/protected-area-115x115.jpg "Ongoing global biodiversity loss unstoppable with protected areas alone: Study")
Ongoing global biodiversity loss unstoppable with protected areas alone: Study
Posted on July 28, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 28 Jul 11 Continued reliance on a strategy of setting aside land and marine territories as “protected areas” […] -
![United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 11 Jul 2011 Networks of biologically-connected marine protected areas need to be carefully planned, taking into account the […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Marine_Protected_Area-115x115.jpg "Data revealing migrations of larval reef fish vital for designing networks of marine protected areas")
Data revealing migrations of larval reef fish vital for designing networks of marine protected areas
Posted on July 11, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 11 Jul 2011 Networks of biologically-connected marine protected areas need to be carefully planned, taking into account the […] -
![InterAction Council / United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health 20 March 2011 Water as an “urgent security issue” tops the agenda this year for a council of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/download-115x115.jpeg "Former national leaders: Water a global security issue")
Former national leaders: Water a global security issue
Posted on May 22, 2011 | No CommentsInterAction Council / United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health 20 March 2011 Water as an “urgent security issue” tops the agenda this year for a council of […] -
![Canadian Water NetworkWaterloo, Ontario27-Feb-2011 $1 trillion global water market forecast for 2020; Global freshwater demand expected to exceed supply by 40 percent by 2030 Famed especially for the excellence of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/4375115-e1299183149579-115x115.jpeg "Canada’s role grows amid looming world water shortages in some places, more flooding in others")
Canada’s role grows amid looming world water shortages in some places, more flooding in others
Posted on March 3, 2011 | No CommentsCanadian Water NetworkWaterloo, Ontario27-Feb-2011 $1 trillion global water market forecast for 2020; Global freshwater demand expected to exceed supply by 40 percent by 2030 Famed especially for the excellence of […] -
![United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 6 Feb 2011 Pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs, shampoo, toothpaste, pesticides, chemical run-off from highways and many other pollutants infiltrate the giant […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Sinkhole-or-“cenotes”-provide-a-potential-route-for-contamination-of-the-flooded-underground-cave-system-aquifers-of-the-Yucatan-Peninsula.-Credit-Hanneke-van-Lavieren-UNU-115x115.jpg "Pollutants in aquifers may threaten future of Mexico’s fast-growing ‘Riviera Maya’")
Pollutants in aquifers may threaten future of Mexico’s fast-growing ‘Riviera Maya’
Posted on February 6, 2011 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Canada 6 Feb 2011 Pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs, shampoo, toothpaste, pesticides, chemical run-off from highways and many other pollutants infiltrate the giant […] -
![United Nations University 14-Apr-2010 UNU-INWEH report offers 9-point prescription for achieving Millennium Development Goal for sanitation Far more people in India have access to a cell phone than to […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/india220_1616765f-115x115.jpg "Greater access to cell phones than toilets in India: UN")
Greater access to cell phones than toilets in India: UN
Posted on April 14, 2010 | No CommentsUnited Nations University 14-Apr-2010 UNU-INWEH report offers 9-point prescription for achieving Millennium Development Goal for sanitation Far more people in India have access to a cell phone than to […] -
![United Nations University 1-Feb-2010More than two dozen leading United Nations water experts will convene in Hamilton, Canada Feb. 2-4 to plan fresh strategy for a coordinated approach to the global […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Water-115x115.jpg "Water experts of 26 UN agencies meet in Canada, plan coordinated response to looming crisis")
Water experts of 26 UN agencies meet in Canada, plan coordinated response to looming crisis
Posted on February 6, 2010 | No CommentsUnited Nations University 1-Feb-2010More than two dozen leading United Nations water experts will convene in Hamilton, Canada Feb. 2-4 to plan fresh strategy for a coordinated approach to the global […] -
![United Nations University 11-Nov-2008 “Arid aquaculture” using ponds filled with salty, undrinkable water for fish production is one of several options experts have proven to be an effective potential alternative […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/130327_UNCCDScC-115x115.jpg "‘Arid aquaculture’ among livelihoods promoted to relieve worsening pressure on world’s drylands")
‘Arid aquaculture’ among livelihoods promoted to relieve worsening pressure on world’s drylands
Posted on November 11, 2008 | No CommentsUnited Nations University 11-Nov-2008 “Arid aquaculture” using ponds filled with salty, undrinkable water for fish production is one of several options experts have proven to be an effective potential alternative […] -
![United Nations University Tokyo Japan / Hamilton, Canada 19-Oct-2008 Simply installing toilets where needed throughout the world and ensuring safe water supplies would do more to end crippling poverty […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/AFP-photo-115x115.jpg "Providing toilets, safe water is top route to reducing world poverty: UN University")
Providing toilets, safe water is top route to reducing world poverty: UN University
Posted on October 20, 2008 | No CommentsUnited Nations University Tokyo Japan / Hamilton, Canada 19-Oct-2008 Simply installing toilets where needed throughout the world and ensuring safe water supplies would do more to end crippling poverty […] -
![United Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton Canada June 4, 2008 Current coastal management practices are ineffective and their continuation endangers ecosystems that support the economies on […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/download-3-115x115.jpeg "Coastal management cooperation, enforcement key to avoid pending crisis for millions: UN experts")
Coastal management cooperation, enforcement key to avoid pending crisis for millions: UN experts
Posted on June 4, 2008 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton Canada June 4, 2008 Current coastal management practices are ineffective and their continuation endangers ecosystems that support the economies on […] -
![United Nations University / International Year of Sanitation 20-Mar-2008 Experts estimate that $9 in productivity, health and other benefits are returned for every dollar invested installing toilets for people in […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/download-2-115x115.jpeg "Sanitation investment in poor countries would yield $9-to-1 benefits in productivity, health: UN")
Sanitation investment in poor countries would yield $9-to-1 benefits in productivity, health: UN
Posted on May 17, 2008 | No CommentsUnited Nations University / International Year of Sanitation 20-Mar-2008 Experts estimate that $9 in productivity, health and other benefits are returned for every dollar invested installing toilets for people in […] -
![Soil Conservation Service of Iceland, Reykjavik, and United Nations University 30 Aug 07 Protecting soils claimed as an immediate fix to counter climate change; 150 world experts meet in Iceland […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/download-3-115x115.jpeg "Restoring soils vital to feed world, forestall climate change: experts")
Restoring soils vital to feed world, forestall climate change: experts
Posted on August 30, 2007 | No CommentsSoil Conservation Service of Iceland, Reykjavik, and United Nations University 30 Aug 07 Protecting soils claimed as an immediate fix to counter climate change; 150 world experts meet in Iceland […] -
![United Nations University 27 Jun 07 Desertification, exacerbated by climate change, represents “the greatest environmental challenge of our times” and governments must overhaul policy approaches to the issue or face […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/Nouakchott_SandDunes_NASA-115x115.jpg "Desertification: UN experts prescribe global policy overhaul to avoid looming mass migrations")
Desertification: UN experts prescribe global policy overhaul to avoid looming mass migrations
Posted on June 27, 2007 | No CommentsUnited Nations University 27 Jun 07 Desertification, exacerbated by climate change, represents “the greatest environmental challenge of our times” and governments must overhaul policy approaches to the issue or face […] -
![14-Dec-2006 United Nations University Joint International Conference Algiers, Dec. 17-19 About 200 experts from 25 countries are convening in Algiers Dec. 17-19 to advise shifts in world policies needed to […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/migrants-115x115.jpg "Experts advise world policies to cope with causes, rising consequences of creeping desertification")
Experts advise world policies to cope with causes, rising consequences of creeping desertification
Posted on December 14, 2006 | No Comments14-Dec-2006 United Nations University Joint International Conference Algiers, Dec. 17-19 About 200 experts from 25 countries are convening in Algiers Dec. 17-19 to advise shifts in world policies needed to […] -
![16 Jun 05 United Nations University Growing desertification worldwide threatens to swell by millions the number of poor forced to seek new homes and livelihoods. And a rising number of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/06/desertification-115x115.jpg "Millennium Ecosystem Assessment: Many of 2 billion dryland dwellers at risk as land degrades")
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment: Many of 2 billion dryland dwellers at risk as land degrades
Posted on June 16, 2005 | No Comments16 Jun 05 United Nations University Growing desertification worldwide threatens to swell by millions the number of poor forced to seek new homes and livelihoods. And a rising number of […] -
![United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health New Assistant Director Brings Extensive Experience in Move to UNU-INWEH Headquarters; Will organize UN Global Conference on Arsenic Contamination of Drinking Water […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2003/06/adeel1-115x115.jpg "Ottawa Commits $3M to Ongoing Efforts from Hamilton to Relieve Water Problems in Developing Countries")
Ottawa Commits $3M to Ongoing Efforts from Hamilton to Relieve Water Problems in Developing Countries
Posted on June 27, 2003 | No CommentsUnited Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health New Assistant Director Brings Extensive Experience in Move to UNU-INWEH Headquarters; Will organize UN Global Conference on Arsenic Contamination of Drinking Water […] -
![United Nations University 27 Oct 2000 Thousands of human casualties and tens of billions of dollars in economic damage will continue to befall the world’s developing countries every two to […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/fig23s-115x115.jpg "Lessons From the 1997-98 El Nino: Once Burned, Twice Shy?")
Lessons From the 1997-98 El Nino: Once Burned, Twice Shy?
Posted on October 27, 2000 | No CommentsUnited Nations University 27 Oct 2000 Thousands of human casualties and tens of billions of dollars in economic damage will continue to befall the world’s developing countries every two to […]