Abstract
In this paper the author outlines the poverty, malnutrition, disease and lack of good agriculture that is abundant in the rural areas of India. He highlights villages where tragedy has occurred. The author proceeds to discuss suggestions of how to improve the plight of these despondent rural areas and gives examples of how to support non-agricultural labor through education programs in order to stimulate and maintain growth elsewhere in rural economies, reducing the reliance upon unreliable environmental conditions present in agriculture. The author also points out that critical both to agriculture and to quality of life in general, are such issues as irrigation, sanitation and medical attention, which he suggests can be addressed by aid organizations. The author suggests ways that these issues can be addressed through government bodies and other charity organizations. In conclusion he states that it is imperative to provide economic stimulus to the country as a whole through increased agricultural output and increased work-force strength both in terms of health and education.

Table of Contents:
Introduction and Model Exploration
Proposal Based on Model Systems

From the Paper
"As is apparent from the models provided in Zimbabwe, Malawi and the Bihar Plateau, support of agriculture is key to addressing both immediate and long-term nutritional needs as well as economic growth of rural areas. Because of the symbiosis present between poverty and under nutrition, short-term measures such as emergency food and water relief are not sufficient to address the problem of under nutrition on an ongoing basis, and chronic use places undue fiscal burden on aid organizations and the Indian government. A more far-sighted and ultimately successful method of resolution incorporates both top-down and bottom-up relief, integrating short-term, immediate relief efforts with long-term, delayed benefit policies."

Tags:chronic, nutrition, developing, countries, education, infrastructure, growth

Abstract
The paper reveals that deadly diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, frequent sicknesses like the "common" cold and the flu, and the growing scourge of obesity which plagues America are nearly nonexistent in rural areas in India. The paper overviews the geography, history, cultures and religions in India and then focuses on Ayurvedic medicine, the Indian science emphasizing healthy living and prevention of disease. The paper then looks at the impact of yoga and contrasts the Indian attitude to diet and nutrition to the contemporary American attitude. The paper emphasizes how authentic Indian attitudes toward food and eating, specifically those of balance, self-control, and self-discipline, promulgate a healthy message to the rest of the world.

Outline:
India's Background
The Balance of Ayurvedic Medicine
The Impact of Yoga
The Indian Attitude versus the American Attitude

From the Paper
"Deep in the heart of the Indian Vindhya mountain range--surrounded by craggy cliff faces and jutting, jagged rocks--sits a small, insignificant village. Within this village dwells a man named Kavi. Kavi, widely respected and loved throughout the village, is a hard worker. He is a man full of life and vitality and who always seems to be wearing a smile. Children love to hear his colorful stories filled with adventure and romance. Young and middle-aged adults constantly seek him for his enlightened and sagacious advice. The elderly enjoy having long chats with him over tea. Kavi is active: always doing things, always around people. But what may come as a surprise about this incredible man is the fact that he is 112 years old. And he shows no signs of slowing down any time soon."

Tags:prevention, treatment, Ayurvedic, medicine, yoga, diet, exercise, balance, self-control

Abstract
This paper explains that the spectacular growth and development of the urban habitation over the past 16 years is just the beginning of a gigantic phase of extension. The author points out that China's ecological problems from the speedy urbanization and industrialization process in the recent decades generate social effects, causing a great deal of harm to human health, instigating economic and welfare suffering, and harming the environment in both urban and rural areas of China. The paper relates that, because of increasing industrialization and urbanization, the majority of the Indian cities have exceedingly compact habitation that results in overcrowding, clogging, obstruction, traffic jams, air pollution, noise pollution, as well as major deficiencies of vital requirements and necessities of life

Table of Contents
Introduction
The Impact of Urbanization, Industrialization And Housing Security on China
Ecological Problems in Urban China
The Problem of Water and Cleanliness in Urban China
The Problem of Clearance of Waste-Water in Urban China
The Problem of Air Pollution in Urban China
The Impact of Urbanization, Industrialization And Housing Security on India
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The velocity of urbanization and industrialization was extremely slow prior to the late 1970s when contrasted with other developing states. The proportion of urban inhabitants was 11.2 in 1950, and still barely 17.9 by 1978. This low degree of urbanization had been the consequence from purposeful procedures of restraining rural-urban immigration and urban increase. Economic restructurings have since accelerated the industrialization and urbanization procedures. Large numerals of towns, as well as, cities have surfaced, at the same time as old cities are quickly increasing their managerial spheres."

Tags:density, pollution, deficiency, development, environment

Abstract
This paper analyzes the role Foreign Direct Investment has played within the Indian economy. It traces FDI's history in India as well as the socio-economic and geo-political factors which have led to the inflow of FDI. The paper studies the success and failures within industry- specific areas such as power, telecom, IT and BPO. It also deals with India's struggle through policies of protectionism and repudiation to large scale reforms, divestments and privatization. The research is somewhat critical of the use of FDI but looks at all aspects of FDI and its role within the Indian economy.

Table of Contents
Opening the Indian Economy and the Magnitude of FDI
Introduction
FDI and Comments on Governmental Policy Formulation for Promotion of MNE' s
Imperative of Attracting Export-oriented FDI through MNE' s
A Professional Approach to Promotion
The Socio-Economic and Geo-political Factors Leading to Liberalization- based Policies in India
Evolution of Government Policy in Conjunction with Promotion of FDI through MNE's
Evolution of Government policy: 1948 ? 1967
The Restrictive Phase: 1968-1979
The Opening up of the 1980's
Structural Adjustment and Globalization: 1990s
Government Policy and Trends in Foreign Investments and Collaboration
Inflows of FDI and an Analysis of Historic Comparative Advantages as Opposed to Knowledge Based Growth
FDI and Pitfalls Related to Inflow
Historic Comparative Advantages
Lost Ideologies in Globalized Paradise
Case Power Sector
Knowledge Based Growth
Case: Telecom Scandal
The IT and BPO sectors
Case Examples
Western Demand and Dupplies Curves
Comments
Indian Liberalization Targets vs. FDI policy Inflows
Foreign Investment Policy
Magnitude of FDI Inflows
Steps India Can Take to Accelerate Increases in FDI Inflows
National Promotion as Brand for Inflow of FDI
Focus on Tertiary Service Sector
Rural Cottage and Agro-based Businesses for Large-scale, Economic Production for Exports
Bureacracy Reduce
Privitzation Acceleration
Investment in Domestic Infrastructure and Projects
Conclusion and Recommendations
Limitations and Future Research
Conclusions from Investigation
Recommendations
Personal Review

From the Paper
"Various other policies have been laid out since and have been put into effect as an attempt on the part of the Indian government to firmly safeguard MNE 's business interests and promote a competitive environment. Since 1991, India has received a number of delegations of potential foreign investors and the most recent one which is worth mentioning is Mr Bill Clinton's delegation to India which has literally brought about huge FII (Foreign Institutional Investments) up to an estimated $4 dollars within a week. The US has also provided MNE 's to borrow from the EXIM and World banks to further invest in India up to the tune of $750 Million. An indicator of the changed Indian environment is the fact that two giants that left the country following restrictions placed on them under FERA, IBM and Coca-Cola, have both recently come back. IBM has set up a joint venture with the TATA group of companies and Coca-Cola has taken over the local soft drink maker manufacturer, Parle."

Tags:Manmohanomics, Indian, Express, Business, Process, Outsourcing

Abstract
This paper discusses health care provision in rural areas of the USA. It provides a comprehensive literature review and presents a multifaceted approach in understanding how the past shaped and evolved into the current state of health care affairs. The author concludes the paper with some recommendations for the future.

Outline:
Introduction
Theoretical Approach
Objectives
Literature Review
Discussion and Implications for Nursing
Conclusion and Recommendations

From the Paper
"Primary care in the setting of developed countries such as the United States, especially in rural and underserved areas, still remains a large hurdle for the health care system to clear (Kippenbrock, Stacy & Gilbert-Palmer, 2004). Primary care aims to provide basic health services to patients. Some of these services include patient education, counseling and health maintenance, aside from detection of and treatment of diseases (American Academy of Family Physicians, 2006). One of these services involves primary prevention of diseases (e.g. lung cancer, cervical cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, etc.) through screening and regular examinations.
Rural communities are at a distinct disadvantage as far as health care is concerned. As the health care system became increasingly market-oriented, economic growth in this sector grew, in large part due to technological advances in health care provision, an orientation towards more meticulous health care economics management (e.g. managed care) and the diversification of the health care professional work force (Ricketts, 2000). However, these milestones in the evolution of the health care system were founded and dictated by market forces as a result. The rural population comprises only 20% of the total U.S. population. In being more concentrated in more "cost-effective" areas such as cities, large health care provider entities inadvertently exclude less populated rural areas to the detriment of the communities in these areas. This is exemplified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' 2000 report that discloses 1,182 non-metropolitan areas as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) (Ricketts, 2000)."

Tags:education, prevention, comunities

Abstract
The proposed study aims to investigate the results thus far of implementing the "No Child Left Behind" (NCLB) Act in rural schools, especially regarding children with special needs. The study explores whether or not this program is accomplishing the primary purpose of promoting equal educational outcomes for every student, regardless of location.

Outline:
Problem Statement
Purpose Statement
Research Questions
Review of Literature
Methodology
Research Design

From the Paper
"This study has several purposes. First, it will study the impact that the implementation of the NCLB has had on rural schools overall. Some programs seem to be brought into schools without the benefit of prior testing or verification. Second, it will drill down further to see how it is affecting those children who are actually supposed to benefit from this Act. For instance, it may be found that although the program in some U.S. school systems does achieve its intent of eliminating achievement gaps that exist between student groups, other school systems are not appropriate for this educational approach. Third, based on the open-ended responses of the teachers, the study hopes to uncover salient features of schooling that matter in enhancing the teachers' capacity to promote the well-being of their students."

Tags:achievement, programs, teacher, student, disabilities

Abstract
This paper reviews Colleen Purdon's bookf "Rural Women Speak about the Face of Poverty" which shows that women living in rural areas have as much problems with poverty as women living in urban areas. The paper further notes that while women are affected by poverty, little research has been completed on the problems that rural women who live in poverty have. The report shows why women live in poverty, the problems women have that are caused by poverty, the research methodology used, and the recommendations to help women who live in poverty.

From the Paper
"A review of 'Rural Women Speak about the Face of Poverty' written by Colleen Purdon (2002) shows that women living in rural areas have as much problems with poverty as women living in urban areas and in some cases, the problems of poverty are even worse. "Women are also affected by poverty in different ways, depending upon their age, race, ethnicity, linguistic background, ability, sexual orientation, citizenship etc." (Morris & Gonsalves, 2007, par. 2). While women are affected by poverty, little research has been completed on the problems that rural women who live in poverty have. The report shows why women live in poverty, the..."

Tags:women, rural, poverty

Abstract
The paper reveals that there are an estimated 45 million people in the United States that do not have health insurance, primarily due to the high cost of health care and the continued decline in the number of employers that offer partial or full health care benefits to their workers. The paper further discusses how of this population, there are the working poor in both urban and rural areas, who do not make a wage that is capable of supporting members of the household and cause those within the family to not be capable of affording health care at all.

From the Paper
"The United States government relays that there are an estimated 45 million people in the United States that do not have health insurance (Desoto, Hofer & Tajalli, 2005, p. 67). This is primarily due to the high cost of health care and the continued decline in the number of employers that offer partial or full health care benefits to their workers. Of this population there are the working poor, who do not make a wage that is capable of supporting members of the household and cause those within the family to not be capable of affording health care at all. This is true of..."

Tags:health, care, rural

Abstract
This paper explains that the economy of Brazil has grown dramatically since the Great Depression of the 1930s and the close of World War II in 1945. The author describes that, within the last several decades, there has been tremendous growth in areas, such as the export of minerals, farm products and manufactured goods, and an explosive movement from a basic rural society into an urban giant. The paper states that, with Brazil's geographically ideal location and immense
size, similar to China and India, it could become a leading global economic contender by the year 2050.

From the Paper
"Although Brazil's agricultural base did not expand as fast as its industrial base following World War II, its overall growth was quite substantial, due to an expansion in cultivated land (which continues to this very day as a result of rain forest depletion) from about sixteen million acres in 1920 to more than one hundred and fifteen million acres in the mid 1980's. Brazil also became the world's biggest exporter of sugar products and the second largest exporter of soybean. Today, Brazil continues to export a very large percentage of the world's coffee crop along with large amounts of cocoa and cotton."

Tags:self-sufficient, giant, urban, debt, exports