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Development, Trade and Carbon Reduction

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The impact of climate change will impose new costs on developing country exporters, especially if markets do not work correctly and international agreements are not well designed. If the costs of carbon emissions are priced correctly, then markets could ensure that emissions are reduced in the most efficient ways. Internationally agreed and administered rules are needed for both trade and climate change, as the actions of one country can damage the interests of others and because coordinated more...

Added by Zunia on March 11, 2010

Policies for Low Carbon Growth

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odi.org.uk -

ODI has reviewed the low carbon growth and climate change response strategies of a range of countries with differing economic characteristics to draw out the policy implications for developing countries at different stages of development. The study, selected a cross-section of high-, middle- and low-income countries to conduct a balanced review of low carbon growth policies. This Background Note pulls together key findings, and concludes that many of these countries are, to some extent, ahead more...

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IADIS International Conference E-Democracy, Equity and Social Justice 2010

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Apologies for cross-postings. Please send to interested colleagues and students-- CALL FOR PAPERS - Deadline for submissions (new date): 29 March 2010 --IADIS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE E-DEMOCRACY, EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE 2010Freiburg, Germany, 26 – 28 July 2010(http://www.edemocracy-conf.org/)part of the IADIS Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems (MCCSIS 2010)Freiburg, Germany 26 – 31 July 2010 (http://www.mccsis.org)* Conference background and goalsThis conference more...

Added by Natalia Nunes on March 11, 2010

IADIS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE E-HEALTH 2010

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-- CALL FOR PAPERS - Deadline for submissions (new date): 29 March 2010 --IADIS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE E-HEALTH 2010 Freiburg, Germany, 29 – 31 July 2010(http://www.ehealth-conf.org/)part of the IADIS Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems (MCCSIS 2010)Freiburg, Germany 26 – 31 July 2010(http://www.mccsis.org)* Conference background and goalsThe use of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) in Healthcare Services is the main mechanism to improve efficiency and more...

Added by Natalia Nunes on March 11, 2010

Online Course on Malaria in Pregnancy

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info.k4health.org -

The Global Health eLearning Center is pleased to offer this course on Malaria in Pregnancy. Learners taking this course will receive an overview of both the science and the programming associated with prevention and control of malaria in pregnancy (MIP). This course covers topics such as:-The impact of malaria on pregnancy and the newborn, including the problem of malaria-HIV co-infection-Three major interventions for malaria control during pregnancy, including prevention and case management of more...

Added by Zunia to Open Educational Resources on March 11, 2010

Nanotoxicology - mammalian and plant cells respond differently to fullerenes

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nanowerk.com -

Some scientists believe that, with the increased mass production of engineered nanoparticles like carbon nanotubes, there is a realistic chance for these particles to interact with water, soil and air, and subsequently enter the food chain. However, understanding the behavior and impacts of nanomaterials in the environment and in human health is a daunting task. Nevertheless, a general understanding about nanotoxicity is slowly emerging as the body of research on cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and more...

Added by Zunia to Nanotechnology for Development on March 11, 2010

Beyond Subsidies – Triggering a Revolution in Rural Sanitation

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About two billion people living in rural areas are adversely affected by open defecation. In many countries the Millennium development goal for sanitation is off track. Community-led Total Sanitation (ClTS) is a radically different approach to rural sanitation and has shown promising successes where traditional rural sanitation programs have failed. Unlike traditional programs, ClTS does not involve providing subsidies for individual household hardware. In ClTS, communities conduct their own more...

Added by Zunia on March 11, 2010

'Forbes' Rich List: Number of New Billionaires Reflects Global Recovery

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rferl.org -

The editor in chief of "Forbes" magazine, Steve Forbes, says the number of new billionaires in the world is a sure sign that the global economy is recovering from its brush with disaster."The number of billionaires has gone from 793 last year to 1,011 this year, almost to where it was [in] the record level of 2008," Forbes told reporters at a new conference in New York to announce the magazine's annual ranking. "The overall net worth of these billionaires is $3.6 trillion, up from $2.4 trillion more...

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After Elections, Iran Remains a Major Player in Iraq

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rferl.org -

On March 7, millions of Iraqis "made their mark" and participated in the country's second, generally fair and democratic post-Saddam Hussein parliamentary elections -- an event that is exemplary for Iraq's Arab and Iranian neighbors. Among the good news was that election coalitions this time around were far more ethnically and confessional mixed than they were during the 2005 polls.The question is whether and how Iraq's fragile, young democracy and national unity can take hold and grow strong more...

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Iraqis Set For Key Electoral Test

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rferl.org -

There's a song that's getting considerable play on Iraqi radio stations in the run-up to this weekend's parliamentary elections. The lyrics extol the virtues of voting, no matter what the danger. "I will vote and defy terrorism," they declare. "I have to vote for the sake of my loved ones."Songs, radio jingles, television spots, posters on downtown and neighborhoods streets -- the signs of campaigning were everywhere for the past three weeks until campaigning officially ended with a two-day more...

Added by Zunia on March 11, 2010

For Afghan Women, Some Hard-Won Successes and an Ongoing Struggle

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rferl.org -

The iconic image of the green-eyed Afghan girl who graced the cover of “National Geographic” magazine in 1985 generated media frenzy when a new picture emerged in 2002, just a few months after the ruling Taliban was ousted from her native Afghanistan. No words could have better depicted the extent of her suffering during the 17 years since the original photo was taken. But it was not her war-weary face that launched 1,000 NGOs to work toward improving the lives of Afghan women. That vogue had more...

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U.S. Recognizes Afghans, Iranian As Among 'International Women of Courage'

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rferl.org -

Ten extraordinary women have been recognized by the U.S. State Department in a ceremony in Washington. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared alongside first lady Michelle Obama to praise the group of women that she and her staff have chosen as this year's International Women of Courage. "We are honoring women from around the world who have endured isolation and intimidation, violence and imprisonment," Clinton said. "Many have even risked their lives to advance justice, freedom, and more...

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“The Asia Foundation has worked in Thailand since 1954. The Foundation promotes peaceful conflict resolution, encourages citizen engagement in the political process, and supports innovative programs that will build more responsive and transparent systems of governance throughout the country. As Thailand’s political context has changed dramatically in recent years, the Foundation places a priority on strengthening effective institutions of democracy and resolving conflict in the three more...

Added by Zunia on March 11, 2010

A Catalyst for Green Growth

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asiafoundation.org -

“In the 18 months since Korean President Lee Myung-bak unveiled his National Strategy for Green Growth, Korea has moved aggressively to style itself as a leader amid the global push to de-carbonize. In a significant move for a country with no obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the Kyoto Protocol, President Lee announced last November an emissions reduction target of four percent below 2005 levels by 2020 (or 30 percent below the business-as-usual level). The Presidential more...

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Books for Asia Mongolia: Khishig-Undur School

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asiafoundation.org -

"The Asia Foundation’s Books for Asia program provides quality English-language educational and reference materials on a wide variety of subjects to schools, libraries, and non-profit research centers throughout Mongolia. Khishig-Undur School is located in Bulgan Aimag (Province), Khishig-Undur Soum (Village) 318 kilometers northwest of Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. Khishig-Undur School has received books from Books for Asia in 1997, 1999 and in 2007. Since 1998, the school has more...

Added by Zunia on March 11, 2010

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