By giving every child a fair start, we are improving our collective future, including the private sector's ability to find talent in a very competitive global marketplace.

Writing in English was a major challenge. I didn't want other songwriters to write for me. I wanted to preserve the spirit of my songs in Spanish. I am the same Shakira in English as I am in Spanish.

I love to shake my hips, my hair, and my boobs. It's all about having fun and sharing your spirit with other people.

In tough economic times, we have to make every dollar count, and studies have shown a return of up to $17 for every dollar invested in early childhood.

The first years of a child's life are too important for a child's future - their development, earnings, behavior, and health - for anyone to ignore.

After all, by providing early access to medicine, nutrition and stimulation, early childhood development creates lifelong improvements in health, cognitive development, school achievement, and social equality.

I think a fragrance is all about sensations and imagery, and can evoke visions, feelings and thoughts.