Investing in conservation, it argues, is of vital importance to human health and wealth, particularly in poor countries.

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Extending mobile money to other poor countries, particularly in Africa and Asia, would have a huge impact.

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Humans don't use animal power for agriculture much more, but oxen and horses are still harnessed for work in less-developed countries, particularly as poor farmers have to deal with increasing fuel prices.

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They are particularly concerned about rules on patents, which they argue has made the cost of urgently needed medicines too high in poor countries.

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