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In only 10 years of independence #TimorLeste has increased life expectancy by 5 years bit.ly/Kylyhn about 5 hours ago via HootSuite
(Blog) Thinking abt skipping #university? University grads have a better chance at getting #jobs & earn higher wages. bit.ly/JxrWlm about 12 hours ago via HootSuite
Should we still put people through #college only to see them jobless after #graduation? Our expert replies, watch: bit.ly/L3CckD about 19 hours ago via HootSuite
In only 10 years of independence #TimorLeste has reduced infant mortality rates by nearly half bit.ly/Kylyhn about 19 hours ago via HootSuite
All-weather roads connect poor communities in 33 mountainous provinces in #Vietnam to better services. bit.ly/JwqLm7 about 20 hours ago via HootSuite
20 million people in #Vietnam are expected to benefit from improved #health care services. bit.ly/JwqLm7 about 21 hours ago via HootSuite
Innovative site uses internet and SMS technology to build better schools in the Philippines. bit.ly/KPd0NH about 21 hours ago via HootSuite
#Vietnam's achievement: new law mandates land titles include wife's names along husband's. bit.ly/JwqLm7 about 23 hours ago via HootSuite
Got something to say about a dilapidated schoolbuilding, text books missing in the Philippines? bit.ly/KPd0NH about 23 hours ago via HootSuite
How to get the Philippines’ Department of Education to fix up your school? Simply checkmyschool.org. bit.ly/KPd0NH about 23 hours ago via HootSuite
Helping your old public school is just a click and a text away in the Philippines. bit.ly/KPd0NH about 23 hours ago via HootSuite
Is you public school hip? Find out if yours is among the 8,000 in the Philippines monitored by innovative site. bit.ly/KPd0NH about 23 hours ago via HootSuite
Innovative website promotes transparency and social accountability, one school at a time in the Philippines. bit.ly/KPd0NH about 23 hours ago via HootSuite
(Blog) A #university degree isn't enough, employers are also on the lookout for good behavioral #skills. bit.ly/JxrWlm about 23 hours ago via HootSuite
In the Philippines: You don’t need a highschool reunion to know the score in your old school. Check out: bit.ly/KPd0NH 1 day ago via HootSuite
#Vietnam’s achievements: 70% rural and 95% urban residents now have access to clean water. bit.ly/JwqLm7 10:00 PM May 27th via HootSuite
#Vietnam’s achievements: 2.7 million people in poorest areas have gained access to #electricity since 1994. bit.ly/JwqLm7 8:30 PM May 27th via HootSuite
#Vietnam’s achievements: School #enrollment rate increased from 86% in 1993 to 95% in 2002. bit.ly/JwqLm7 7:00 PM May 27th via HootSuite
Should we still put people through #college only to see them jobless after #graduation? Our expert replies, watch: bit.ly/L3CckD 6:35 PM May 27th via HootSuite
#Thailand is poised for full economic recovery, says World Bank East Asia and Pacific Update. Find out why: bit.ly/KTKJay #wbecon 6:35 PM May 27th via HootSuite

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