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Elnino cause havoc in the Lower Shire of Malawi

Malawi is affected by floods each and every year. One of the areas highly affected is the Shire Valley, which has seen extreme conditions including heavy ...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:43:48 GMT

For poor people, climate change adaptation approaches based on local knowledge and strategies are bound to be more successful than top-down initiatives

It is now become clear that, for poor people, climate change adaptation approaches based on local knowledge and strategies are bound to be more successful ...

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:05 GMT

Maintaining ocean ecosystems for reducing climate change

While the reduction of emissions are currently at the center of climate change discussions, the critical role of the oceans and ocean ecosystems has been ...

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:08:57 GMT

Managing Africa's water in a changing climate

Nearly one-third of all water-related disasters occur in Africa. The second issue of Joto Afrika considers the relationship between climate change, ...

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:59:02 GMT

Urgent need for climate change adaptation measures in Arab countries

Although greenhouse gas emissions from the Arab world amount to 4.2% of global emissions, the impact of climate change on the fragile environment of ...

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:38:28 GMT

Involving the elderly in climate change policy making

Climate change and an ageing population bring together two key policy challenges which need to be addressed to ensure a safe, secure, equitable and sustainable ...

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:58:23 GMT

Paying for protection of the global ecosystem.

Tropical deforestation and forest degradation contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation ...

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:24:08 GMT

Telecommunications are a powerful tool for positive change

This report, published by the UN Foundation, examines real life examples of and trends in wireless technology solutions being used to drive change in ...

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:14:48 GMT

How can environmental change impact energy generation?

Energy generation, extraction, refining, processing and distribution require a multifaceted global infrastructure. However, much of that infrastructure ...

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:54:57 GMT

Ensuring human security can lead to better opportunities for human development in the Arab world

This report examines human development in the Arab world through a human security lens, calling on policymakers and other stakeholders to move away ...

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:12:40 GMT

Are rights-based approaches the way forward for conservation?

The links between the realisation of human rights and the conservation of natural resources and biodiversity are receiving increasing attention worldwide. ...

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:55:15 GMT

Climate change could fuel further conflict in the Middle East

Climate models are predicting a hotter, drier and less predictable climate in the Middle East, a region already considered the world's most water-scarce ...

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:55:03 GMT

Migration, climate change and environment

Environmental factors have long had an impact on global migration flows. Although there is limited reliable data on the subject, the scale of such ...

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:03:57 GMT

Addressing appropriate climate change and environmental concerns in existing Norwegian programmes and projects in Uganda

This paper tries to identify possible ways and means of addressing appropriate climate change and environmental concerns in existing Norwegian programmes ...

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:39:36 GMT

A guide to climate change for indigenous peoples

This manual has been written to empower indigenous peoples to participate more effectively in shaping relevant policies and actions taken to address ...

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:50:03 GMT

Guiding principles for including climate adaptation in poverty reduction efforts

This report aims to contribute to the increased understanding of how to integrate climate change adaptation in poverty reduction projects and programs ...

Wed, 27 May 2009 15:04:29 GMT

Can energy efficient technologies reduce green house gas emissions?

This paper discusses the potential contribution of industrial energy-efficiency technologies and policies to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions ...

Mon, 18 May 2009 14:23:12 GMT

Will reducing emissions influence climate change?

This paper summarises a study undertaken by the Indonesian Forest Climate Alliance (IFCA) to support Indonesian stakeholders to participate in global ...

Wed, 20 May 2009 12:26:39 GMT

Is water adaptation planning effective?

The Report looks at water adaptation aspects in ongoing processes of formulating and implementing National Adaptation Programmes of Action – NAPAs. ...

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:07:56 GMT

The business case for high-biodiversity REDD projects

This report explores whether there is a business case for high-biodiversity REDD projects and schemes and how such a business case could be created or ...

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:58:31 GMT

Importance of wetlands in relation to climate change

This paper summarises the importance of wetlands in relation to climate change and eaxmines their potential role in the measures for Reducing Emissions ...

Fri, 08 May 2009 10:12:11 GMT

Comprehensive policy options addressing global challenges

This report investigates the role of agriculture in addressing global challenges related to climate, water and food. Based on three international events ...

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:02:50 GMT

Costs and benefits of renewable electricity in South Africa

This paper models the costs and benefits of setting a target of generating 15% of South Africa's electricity from renewable sources by 2020. The ...

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:18:22 GMT

Climate change and african agriculture: a Ricardian analysis

This paper examines the impact of climate change on cropland in Africa using a ricardian cross-sectional approach. Relying on farm data from an 11-country ...

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:31:20 GMT

Analysing the food crisis: key ways of improving food security

This report provides the first summary by the UN of how climate change, water stress, invasive pests and land degradation may impact world food ...

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:30:03 GMT

Arab perspectives on sustainability

The absence of a unified Arab perspective towards the sustainability approach and a lack of local capacity to generate a knowledge body which can contribute ...

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:51:41 GMT

Contributing to high carbon rural development in the humid tropics

Large areas of the humid tropics are like mosaics, combining features of forests and agriculture and housing hundreds of millions of people. Land uses ...

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:57:21 GMT

Drivers of change behind illegal logging

This report provides an overview of the issues, root causes, and driving forces behind the crimes related to illegal logging. The report includes ...

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:31:49 GMT

The role of ICT in developing a low carbon economy

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has increased productivity and supported economic growth across the globe. But what impact does ...

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:35:19 GMT

Improving land and water management

Following from the Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture project, this book examines the relationships and linkages between land ...

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:26:47 GMT

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Elnino cause havoc in the Lower Shire of Malawi

Malawi is affected by floods each and every year. One of the areas highly affected is the Shire Valley, which has seen extreme conditions including heavy ...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:43:48 GMT

The need to grow cash crops has a negative effect on deforestation

Deforestation arising from conversion of forest areas into agriculture is a serious problem in Malawi. This paper discusses competition for agricultural ...

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:54:56 GMT

Solving the long-lasting dispute through an international regime on access and benefit sharing under the Convention on Biological Diversity

Negotiating access and benefit sharing (ABS) under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) with a view to mutual supportiveness with other international ...

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:21 GMT

What fate for gorillas in the Congo Basin?

Gorillas are under renewed threat across the Congo Basin: poaching for bushmeat, loss of habitat due to agricultural expansion, degradation of habitat ...

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:21 GMT

The conflict between conservation and redistribution of land in Namaqua, South Africa

This article summarises research carried out in Namaqualand in South Africa that identifies the discrepancies between rhetoric and practices in conservation. ...

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:21 GMT

For poor people, climate change adaptation approaches based on local knowledge and strategies are bound to be more successful than top-down initiatives

It is now become clear that, for poor people, climate change adaptation approaches based on local knowledge and strategies are bound to be more successful ...

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:22 GMT

Water politics and development cooperation

The key challenge in the water sector is not a lack of water, knowledge, financial resources or technology. In general, it is the political sphere that ...

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:48:46 GMT

Can improved sanitation make children healthier?

Some 250,000 Ethiopian children die each year from poor sanitation, hygiene and water. Ethiopia has ambitious plans to ensure universal access to pit ...

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:22 GMT

What might REDD+ at the national level look like?

More than 40 countries are developing national REDD+ strategies and policies, and hundreds of REDD+ projects have been initiated across the tropics. This ...

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:36:10 GMT

Implementing REDD in Tanzania and Uganda

This paper examines whether reduced emissions from forests – from deforestation and forest degradation (the REDD project) - should be included ...

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:36:16 GMT

Review of the Phase II proposal for Community Markets for Conservation Programme in Zambia

This paper reviews the proposal for a Phase II of the Community Markets for Conservation Programme (COMACO) in Zambia. The programme is seen as a tool ...

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:45:31 GMT

Maintaining ocean ecosystems for reducing climate change

While the reduction of emissions are currently at the center of climate change discussions, the critical role of the oceans and ocean ecosystems has been ...

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:08:57 GMT

How can the environment be protected during armed conflict?

This report seeks to identify gaps and weaknesses in the current international legal framework for protecting the environment during armed conflict. ...

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:03:36 GMT

Better integrated management of water resources and regulation is needed to manage chronic water scarcity in this region

This FAO report aims to provide an accurate status of rural water resources management, with a special focus on irrigation, highlighting ...

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:22 GMT

Managing Africa's water in a changing climate

Nearly one-third of all water-related disasters occur in Africa. The second issue of Joto Afrika considers the relationship between climate change, ...

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:59:02 GMT

Urgent need for climate change adaptation measures in Arab countries

Although greenhouse gas emissions from the Arab world amount to 4.2% of global emissions, the impact of climate change on the fragile environment of ...

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:38:28 GMT

The nature of the development process on small islands

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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:22 GMT

Preventing the damages brought on by food and water scarcity

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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:22 GMT

A study of change in the gender dynamics in the Hills Leasehold Forestry and Forage Development Project in Nepal

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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:22 GMT

Water shortages for Palestinians result from discriminatory policies and practices

Lack of access to adequate, safe and clean water has been a longstanding problem for the Palestinian population of the Occupied Palestinian Territories ...

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:00:12 GMT

Budget support, aid instruments and the environment in Tanzania

A recent evaluation of budget support highlighted that there are challenges in integrating cross cutting issues such as environment into Poverty ...

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:22 GMT

Balancing rural livelihoods, urban consumption and conservation key to controlling bushmeat hunting

Bushmeat hunting is thought to be becoming increasingly unsustainable in west and central Africa, but true assessment of sustainability and consequently ...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:29:06 GMT

Policy implications for NTFP commercialization: research from Mexico and Bolivia

Commercialization of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) has been widely promoted as an approach to rural development in tropical forest areas. However, ...

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:22 GMT

The road to sustainable management of NTFP pygeum in the Cameroon Highlands

Cameroon supports some of the largest populations of the Afromontane hardwood pygeum (Prunus africana), a tree used traditionally for timber, fuel-wood ...

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:22 GMT

Can non-timber forest product trade resolve problems of development and conservation in the developing world?

This article evaluates the extent to which Non Timber Forest Product (NTFP) trade leads to both livelihood improvement and forest conservation. The ...

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:22 GMT

Importance of wildlife resources for food and livelihood security in Equatorial Guinea

This thesis shows that two rural villages in continental Equatorial Guinea consume, produce and earn significant amounts from wildlife resources, particularly ...

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:22 GMT

The environmental movement in Zambia

This report presents the findings of an overview of the environmental movement in Zambia. The paper indicates that Zambia is mainly a primary commodity ...

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:39:34 GMT

Environmental NGOs in Sri Lanka

This paper examines the role of environmental NGOs in Sri Lanka in addressing environmental concerns in the country. The focus of the paper is mainly ...

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:21:53 GMT

Trends and activities of environmental organisations in Nepal

Nepal faces myriads of environmental challenges as the country steadily industrialised and urbanised these challenges continue to grow both in size and ...

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:26:15 GMT

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OECD Global Forum on Environment: Sustainable Materials Management, Mechelen, Belgium

Making sure that materials are managed sustainably and used efficiently through their life-cycle is vital to economic growth, environmental quality and sustainable development. A shift from “end-of-life” thinking towards a more integrated life-cycle approach is urgently needed and will be discussed at the OECD Global Forum on Environment in October 2010 in Belgium: OECD and non-OECD governments as well as all actors in the materials life-cycle (i.e. business, NGOs, consumers) will meet to discuss coherent policy approaches for Sustainable Materials Management (SMM).

Fri Mar 19 17:18:11 CET 2010

Korea: Green growth strategy: mitigating climate change and developing new growth engines

Korea’s greenhouse gas emissions almost doubled between 1990 and 2005, the highest growth rate in the OECD area. Korea recently set a target of reducing emissions by 30% by 2020 relative to a “business as usual” baseline, implying a 4% cut from the 2005 level.

Fri Jul 30 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Is there a case for carbon-based border tax adjustment? An applied general equilibrium analysis

Concern that unilateral greenhouse gas emission reductions could foster carbon leakage and undermine the international competitiveness of domestic industry has led to growing calls for carbon-based border-tax adjustments (BTAs). This paper uses a global general equilibrium model to asses the economic effects of BTAs and comes to three main conclusions.

Wed Jul 28 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Climate change : Gurría welcomes calls for further emissions reductions

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría has welcomed the call by ministers in France, Germany and the UK for Europe to adopt a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over 1990 levels by 2020.

Mon Jul 19 00:00:00 CEST 2010

OECD assesses costs and effectiveness of emission pledges from Copenhagen Acccord

Many countries have pledged targets or actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Copenhagen Accord. New OECD analysis shows that these pledges go towards but are not ambitious enough to limit long-term temperature rise to 2°C. While not cheap, the costs of these pledges are limited compared to expected economic growth. Ambitious global action to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions is not only necessary, but also economically rational. Using market-based instruments to implement the pledges also has the potential to generate sizable fiscal revenues.

Fri Jun 11 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Global warming: ending fuel subsidies could cut greenhouse gas emissions 10%, says OECD

Careful phasing-out of fossil fuel subsidies can be a low-cost way to meet part of the targets announced following the U.N. climate conference in Copenhagen. According to new OECD analysis based on data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), ending fossil fuel subsidies could cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 10% from the levels they would otherwise reach in 2050 under “business as usual.”

Tue Jun 08 18:00:00 CEST 2010

OECD releases preliminary findings on green growth

Green growth provides opportunities for new green industries, jobs and technologies. The Interim Report of the Green Growth Strategy provides some first insights into how countries can achieve greener growth, and discusses what steps countries have already taken, as well as some of the barriers to transition. It also proposes a framework for green growth strategies to help ensure an efficient shift to more sustainable economies.

Fri May 28 13:00:00 CEST 2010

OECD Factbook 2010 focuses on causes and consequences of crisis

The data and a range of other indicators of the crisis and its aftermath can be found in the OECD’s Factbook 2010, an annual digest of economic, social and environmental statistics. The latest edition takes a special look at the causes and consequences of the crisis. The data also show how governments have been responding.

Thu May 27 00:00:00 CEST 2010

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Seafood stewardship questionable, experts argue

The world's most established fisheries certifier is failing on its promises as rapidly as it gains prominence, according to leading fisheries experts.

2010-09-02T00:00:00-00:00

Extensive relict coral reef found in southern Pacific

Coral reefs are sensitive to climate change and track sea level. New observations show that an extensive coral reef existed in the southern Pacific Ocean thousands of years ago. Researchers used multi-beam sonar, coring, and dating to examine a relict reef discovered in water about 20-25 meters (65-82 feet) deep around Lord Howe Island in the southern Pacific Ocean.

2010-09-01T00:00:00-00:00

Why We're Asking the Wrong Questions on Cap-and-Trade

Instead of asking how much cap-and-trade will cost, we should be asking how much it saves us. The glacier in the room is that the real costs won't come from cap-and-trade, but from climate change itself.

2010-09-01T00:00:00-00:00

New Rainforest Alliance Standard Targets Cattle Farming

The Rainforest Alliance has launched a new certification aimed at helping cattle farms improve their environmental and social performance.

2010-09-01T00:00:00-00:00

U.N. Climate Change Panel Gets Tips to Boost Credibility

The InterAcademy Council recommends that IPCC improve review processes and transparency in wake of attacks on climate science.

2010-08-31T00:00:00-00:00

EPA Unveils New Grading System for Fuel Efficient Vehicles

The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have proposed new fuel economy labels for cars and light trucks that will score each vehicle with a grade from A+ to D, aiming to encourage adoption of more fuel-efficient vehicles.

2010-08-31T00:00:00-00:00

Why it's time for change at the IPCC

The forceful analysis of the IPCC's failings published by the InterAcademy Council is a strong dose of realism about the organisation's failings

2010-08-31T00:00:00-00:00

Arctic ice: Less than meets the eye

The ice may not retreat as much as feared this year, but what remains may be more rotten than robust

2010-08-31T00:00:00-00:00

Protesters shut down 'dangerous' Arctic oil drill

Environmental campaigners today claimed to have shut down a "dangerous" oil drilling operation by a British energy company in the Arctic.

2010-08-31T00:00:00-00:00

Protesters shut down 'dangerous' arctic oil drill

Environmental campaigners today claimed to have shut down a "dangerous" oil drilling operation by a British energy company in the Arctic.

2010-08-31T00:00:00-00:00

Top climate change sceptic does U-turn

ONE of the world's most renowned climate sceptics admits global warming is the biggest threat facing the planet.

2010-08-31T00:00:00-00:00

UK failing to do environment justice

A landmark legal win could help green campaigners in their fight for environmental justice in UK courts.

2010-08-31T00:00:00-00:00

'Dry water' could make commercial waves

UK scientists have unveiled a super powder called 'dry water' which could help tackle global warming by storing carbon dioxide

2010-08-31T00:00:00-00:00

TVA Outlines Plans for Idling Coal-Fired Units

The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to begin idling nine coal-fired power generation units in the next fiscal year as it moves toward cleaner sources of energy.

2010-08-30T00:00:00-00:00

EcoPlus Drink Cartons Trim Packaging Emissions by One-Third

 A maker of carton packaging for drinks and liquid foods has developed a new carton format that reduces the carbon footprint of packages by almost a third.

2010-08-30T00:00:00-00:00

Climate panel must 'fundamentally reform' to survive

The IPCC must change how it operates if it is to regain the public's trust, according to a major review

2010-08-30T00:00:00-00:00

Slavoj ?i?ek: Wake up and smell the apocalypse

The Marxist philosopher says environmentalism is a new opiate of the people, Bill Gates has privatised part of our intellect, and reality is incomplete

2010-08-30T00:00:00-00:00

IPCC feels the heat as it is told to get its facts right about global warming

The powerful international body set up to advise governments on the effects of global warming needs a major overhaul if it is not to repeat errors that damaged its credibility and gave succour to climate change sceptics, an independent investigation has concluded.

2010-08-30T00:00:00-00:00

Revealed: why failure of climate summit would herald global catastrophe

The world is heading for the next major climate change conference in Cancun later this year on course for global warming of up to 3.5C in the coming century, a series of scientific analyses suggest. The failure of last December's UN climate summit in Copenhagen means that cuts in carbon emissions pledged by the international community will not be enough to keep the anticipated warming within safe limits.

2010-08-30T00:00:00-00:00

Why failure of climate summit would herald global catastrophe: 3.5°

The world is heading for the next major climate change conference in Cancun later this year on course for global warming of up to 3.5C in the coming century, a series of scientific analyses suggest. The failure of last December's UN climate summit in Copenhagen means that cuts in carbon emissions pledged by the international community will not be enough to keep the anticipated warming within safe limits.

2010-08-30T00:00:00-00:00

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World Business

Alcohol drinking 'still falling'

Alcohol consumption has fallen faster than ever, figures from the British Beer and Pub Association suggest.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:38:15 GMT

Europe agrees finance watchdogs

The European Union agrees to reform financial supervision, with new agencies to oversee banks, insurers and financial markets.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:52:42 GMT

Chinese consider rival Potash bid

Chinese investors approach Canadian pension fund over a possible rival bid for the fertiliser giant Potash Corporation.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:48:01 GMT

Andean gold in $3bn bidding war

Rival Canadian gold mining companies, Goldcorp and El Dorado, lock horns in a $3bn fight to buy up Andean Resources.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:41:42 GMT

Dell pulls out of battle for 3Par

Dell withdraws its bid for 3Par after rival Hewlett-Packard raises its offer for the data storage company to $2.1bn.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:49:13 GMT

Burger King is sold for $3.26bn

Burger King is being sold to private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal valued at $3.26bn (£2.1bn), it has been announced.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:51:38 GMT

Mozambique prices 'irreversible'

The government of Mozambique says price rises which have led to deadly riots are "irreversible", as Maputo residents are urged to continue their protests.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:10:45 GMT

Explosion on Gulf of Mexico rig

An explosion rips through an offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the blast in April that caused a huge oil spill.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:13:08 GMT

Plans for more £5 notes in ATMs

All banks and building societies have put in place plans to begin dispensing £5 notes from the cash machines, a report reveals.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:33:20 GMT

Russia extends grain export ban

Russia will consider lifting its grain export ban only after the next year's harvest has been reaped, Vladimir Putin says.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:39:21 GMT

German banker 'should be fired'

The German central bank calls on the country's president to dismiss one of its board members over comments he made about immigration and Jews.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:42:53 GMT

Tube strikes on as talks collapse

Thousands of Tube workers will strike next week as talks between London Underground bosses and two unions break down.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:19:28 GMT

Samsung releases iPad competitor

Samsung has become the latest manufacturer to enter into the tablet computer market with its Galaxy Tab.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:15:53 GMT

Four power firms face sales probe

Four of the "big six" UK energy suppliers are to be investigated amid concerns of mis-selling to customers, the regulator says.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:20:04 GMT

Royal Mail puts first 'intelligent' stamp on sale

The Royal Mail launches the world's first "intelligent" stamp, the first to work with image recognition technology.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:21:00 GMT

Record sales of smokers' pensions

Smokers and people with weight problems are buying a tailored pension income in greater numbers, according to research.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:26:57 GMT

House prices fall again in August

House prices fell for the second month in a row in August, according to the Nationwide building society.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:44:18 GMT

Boots to dissolve pension scheme

The drug company Alliance Boots is dissolving one of its two final-salary pension schemes to 'ensure long-term security'.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Credit card debt is hitting banks

Banks have written off a record amount of credit card debt despite charities reporting a fall in calls from worried borrowers.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:39:17 GMT

ECB ups eurozone growth forecasts

The European Central Bank raises its forecast for eurozone growth for this year and next year, and keeps interest rates on hold.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:32:34 GMT

Afghan bank 'to avoid collapse'

The head of Afghanistan's Central Bank tells the BBC he will not allow the country's biggest commercial bank to collapse.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:34:24 GMT

Blair 'warned on economy' in 2005

The UK should have addressed its public deficit back in 2005, former Prime Minister Tony Blair has told the BBC.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:52:17 GMT

RBS to cut a further 3,500 jobs

Royal Bank of Scotland is planning to cut 3,500 jobs from its technical and back office division.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:57:47 GMT

Cold winter boosts Gazprom profit

Russian gas monopoly Gazprom reports a threefold surge in profits for the first three months of the year, despite a sharp fall in gas prices.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:11:10 GMT

Recruitment firm warns on UK jobs

Although firms are replacing employees who have left, they are not creating new jobs, the UK's largest recruitment company warns.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:37:37 GMT

Hawk-Eye firm lined up for sale

The British company behind the Hawk-Eye ball-tracking technology used in tennis and cricket is to be put up for sale.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:14:20 GMT

Premier League spending tumbles

Spending by English Premier League clubs in the summer transfer window has tumbled 22% from last year, a report says.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:14:41 GMT

Blackburn bidder's firm shut down

A Bahrain-based company run by the man behind a £300m takeover bid of Blackburn Rovers has been instructed to cease trading by Bahrain authorities.

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:42:50 GMT

Switching supplier 'made bills soar'

Ron Manuel agreed to switch energy supplier when he was contacted by a rival company. However, his bills ended up being higher.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:10:44 GMT

RBS job losses 'horrific', says union

Royal Bank of Scotland has said it is planning to cut 3,500 jobs as part of its plans to halve its administration centres across the UK. Siobhan Endean of Unite called the job losses ''horrific'' and said union members ''are paying the price for decisions by senior bankers''.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:42:39 GMT

Online clothes shopping booming

Online clothes shopping is expected to grow to $144 billion by 2014 in western Europe according to market research company

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:30:00 GMT

Nationwide: Sellers back in market

House prices fell for the second month in a row in August, according to the Nationwide building society.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:41:25 GMT

India's cities running out of space

Indian cities are getting bigger and there is a growing need for more housing, business space and public facilities.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:02:45 GMT

Ofgem to investigate mis-selling

Four of the UK's biggest energy suppliers are to be investigated over concerns that customers have been mis-sold contracts.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:48:31 GMT

Peru island makes gains from guano

An island off Peru is making money from selling bird poo to use as organic fertiliser.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:24:26 GMT

Boom allows Brazilians a home

The property market in Brazil is booming, as the country enjoys rapid economic growth - and it has enabled thousands of people to buy their first home.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:55:47 GMT

Bird business

The back-breaking, ear-splitting work on Peru's guano islands

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:51:03 GMT

Massive Mini

How far can BMW stretch the brand before it snaps?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:27:46 GMT

Paying the price

PayPal's co-founder worked so hard he would sleep in the office

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:06:26 GMT

Brazil's property boom

After years of building for others, Sergio has bought his own home

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:59:51 GMT

Winning formula?

Formula 1 sponsors form alliance to lobby the sport's power brokers

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:01:57 GMT

Plug and Play

Bringing like-minded entrepreneurs together

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:33:55 GMT

Saving lives

21st Century technology is helping to fight female foeticide

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:46:51 GMT

You're grounded

Airline compensation claims scuppered

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:13:18 GMT

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UAE tops in expat affluence

UAE tops in expat affluence

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Dubai creek marina to host first used boat show

Dubai creek marina to host first used boat show

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Emirates A380 expansion generates global interest

Emirates A380 expansion generates global interest

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Emirates launches direct service to Dakar

Emirates launches direct service to Dakar

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Advertising expenditures in UAE decline 4% in H1

Advertising expenditures in UAE decline 4% in H1

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Lubna: Ministry working on innovative strategy to enhance UAE’s global trade

Lubna: Ministry working on innovative strategy to enhance UAE’s global trade

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Mansouri: UAE economy remains solid

Mansouri: UAE economy remains solid

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Dubai Tea Trading Centre posts 26% growth in H1

Dubai Tea Trading Centre posts 26% growth in H1

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Du, DFM lift Dubai equities

Du, DFM lift Dubai equities

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Malaysian envoy seeks to enhance UAE trade ties

Malaysian envoy seeks to enhance UAE trade ties

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia- Deal signed for industrial city in Taif

Saudi Arabia- Deal signed for industrial city in Taif

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Damas compensates Saudi firm with 20 million shares

Damas compensates Saudi firm with 20 million shares

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Saudi King orders SR1.12b aid for the poor

Saudi King orders SR1.12b aid for the poor

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Libya frees 37 militants including Bin Laden driver

Libya frees 37 militants including Bin Laden driver

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Dammam, Qassim to host shows for Taiwan products

Dammam, Qassim to host shows for Taiwan products

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

KHI sells 43.7% holdings in Four Seasons Hotel Cairo

KHI sells 43.7% holdings in Four Seasons Hotel Cairo

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Hadidi discusses economic cooperation with Kurd officials

Hadidi discusses economic cooperation with Kurd officials

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Plans to establish 60 new parks in Jeddah

Plans to establish 60 new parks in Jeddah

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Saudia increases flights to woo travelers

Saudia increases flights to woo travelers

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Qatar National Bank eyes major stake in Bank Kesawan

Qatar National Bank eyes major stake in Bank Kesawan

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Qatar has invested EUR1.1b in France

Qatar has invested EUR1.1b in France

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

KOTC to construct $190m gas plant with Hanhwa

KOTC to construct $190m gas plant with Hanhwa

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Jordan King meets Obama on eve of direct Mideast peace talks

Jordan King meets Obama on eve of direct Mideast peace talks

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Qatar- Cabinet approves Automatic Identification Systems for ships

Qatar- Cabinet approves Automatic Identification Systems for ships

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Study shows Qatar spends more on ads

Study shows Qatar spends more on ads

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Jordan gov’t to introduce electric cars in bid to go green

Jordan gov’t to introduce electric cars in bid to go green

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Jordan- Petra continues strong showing in August

Jordan- Petra continues strong showing in August

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Women breaking taboo in weather forecasting jobs

Women breaking taboo in weather forecasting jobs

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Moody’s: National Bank Of Kuwait ratings reflect strong profitability, clear strategy

Moody’s: National Bank Of Kuwait ratings reflect strong profitability, clear strategy

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Kuwait- KOTC signs KD54.6m liquefied gas plant contract

Kuwait- KOTC signs KD54.6m liquefied gas plant contract

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

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Education : OECD to release Education at a Glance 2010 on Tuesday 7 September

The economic and social benefits of investing in education are among the issues analysed in the 2010 edition of the OECD’s Education at a Glance, to be published on Tuesday 7 September. Four media presentations of this year’s edition are planned : in London, Paris, Berlin and Brussels.

Wed Sep 01 13:42:27 CEST 2010

Statistics : Annual inflation in OECD area edges up to 1.6% in July 2010

Consumer prices in the OECD area rose by 1.6% in the year to July 2010, up from 1.5 % in June. This small increase mainly reflected developments in energy and food prices, which increased by 6.2% and 1.1% respectively in the year to July, compared with rises of 4.7% and 0.6% in June.

Tue Aug 31 12:00:00 CEST 2010

Statistics : Germany and UK drive stronger GDP growth in European Union but growth slows in Japan and US

Gross domestic product (GDP) in the OECD area rose by 0.7% in the second quarter of 2010, the same rate as in the previous quarter.

Wed Aug 18 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Banking : The EU stress test and sovereign debt exposures

This working paper summarises the recently completed EU stress test for banks and, using new data on bank exposures to sovereign debt, appraises the way the tests have treated the sovereign debt crisis. It comments on market concerns about banking sector exposure to sovereign debt during and beyond the period of the stress test.

Fri Aug 13 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Statistics : Composite leading indicators point to a possible peak in expansion

OECD composite leading indicators (CLIs) for June 2010 point to a possible peak in expansion. The CLI for the OECD area decreased by 0.1 point in June 2010.

Fri Aug 06 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Accession : Slovenia becomes the OECD’s 32nd member

On 21 July 2010, Slovenia deposited its instrument of accession to the OECD Convention, thereby becoming a member of the Organisation. Slovenia was invited by OECD countries to open negotiations for membership in May 2007.

Thu Jul 22 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Foreign bribery : South Africa should take a more proactive stance, says OECD

South Africa should step up its efforts to detect, investigate and prosecute cases of bribery in international business deals, according to a new report by the OECD’s Working Group on Bribery.

Mon Jul 19 16:45:00 CEST 2010

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Economic Development

Country profile: Mauritius

Key facts, figures and dates

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:34:02 GMT

Country profile: South Korea

Key facts, figures and dates

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:53:32 GMT

Timeline: Sao Tome and Principe

A chronology of key events

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:10:47 GMT

Country profile: Equatorial Guinea

Key facts, figures and dates

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:40:09 GMT

Country profile: Zambia

Key facts, figures and dates

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:32:08 GMT

Iceland country profile

Key facts, figures and dates

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:58:20 GMT

Japan country profile

Key facts, figures and dates

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:38:17 GMT

Calls for 'old-fashioned' revolution

Using "good old-fashioned" farming techniques will help deliver a sustainable green revolution in Africa.

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:24:59 GMT

Profile: G8

Key facts about the group of leading industrialised countries

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:02:15 GMT

China country profile

Key facts, figures and dates

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:13:23 GMT

Timeline: China

A chronology of key events

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:07:52 GMT

Timeline: United States of America

A chronology of key events

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:06:24 GMT

A bad reputation

We're all told to watch our carbon footprint these days, but some so-called "environmental nasties" are not as bad as you might think - at least from a carbon point of view, says Mike Berners-Lee.

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:46:19 GMT

Footing the World Cup bill

The World Cup is billed as a lucrative affair, but David Goldblatt considers whether South Africa will really reap financial rewards.

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:18:52 GMT

London outside of 'top 30 cities'

London is the only UK city in a global top 50 for quality of living, but comes in at a lowly 39th spot, according to a survey.

Tue, 25 May 2010 22:55:47 GMT

California 'must slash spending'

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says the state must slash spending to deal with a $19bn budget deficit.

Sat, 15 May 2010 01:23:09 GMT

Liberals will constrain Tories in British coalition

The BBC's Paul Reynolds looks at the foreign policy implications of Britain's new coalition government.

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:46:30 GMT

Clegg 'disappointed' at results

Nick Clegg says the Lib Dems' election result was "a disappointment", and says the Tories must prove they are "capable" of governing.

Fri, 07 May 2010 14:42:29 GMT

Live coverage - General Election 2010

All the key points, analysis and reaction from the General Election campaign 2010.

Fri, 07 May 2010 13:37:35 GMT

Chile country profile

Key facts, figures and dates

Wed, 05 May 2010 10:05:04 GMT

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Pakistan: Realities beyond the clichés

"Natural disasters have invariably been transformed into man-made disasters, through the unpreparedness and dysfunction of government institutions, the incompetence of its politicians, the greed of its economic agents, the tenuous nature of support from civil society..."

Time to Deliver: The Group of 20 at the Crossroads

The summit meeting of the Group of 20 most important industrialised and emerging countries (G20) in Toronto on 26-27 June 2010 reminded us that even extended informal management bodies in the global economy can only be as good as their member governments.

Taming of Finance in Times of Austerity

It was not long ago that we could say, "We are all Keynesians now." The financial sector and its free-market ideology had brought the world to the brink of ruin. Markets clearly were not self-correcting. Deregulation had proven to be a dismal failure.

Special Report: Cotton Made in Africa

“Love for Africa” was the motto at “Tchibo-World,” which took place in the third week of June in 2008. In addition to fair coffee and African furniture, 700,000 tops, skirts and table cloths bearing the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) label have been sold in the 900 (app.) Tchibo retail stores.

Pressure on Workers Grows as Crisis Hits Jobs

The ITUC's Annual Survey of Trade Union Rights has documented a dramatic increase in the number of trade unionists murdered in 2009, with 101 killings - an increase of 30% over the previous year. The new Survey also reveals growing pressure on fundamental workers' rights around the world as the impact of the global economic crisis on employment deepened.

Minister Niebel's Leitmotiv: "German Interests"

Barely in office, German development minister Dirk Niebel unambiguously mapped out the road: he wants to ensure that development cooperation once again focuses on German interests. This position provoked-probably intentionally-protest from the greater part of the German development community.

The Baltic Future of Greece

Latvia and Estonia show us what Greece may look forward to if it follows the advice it gets from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union. As noted previously, Latvia has experienced the worst two-year economic downturn on record, losing more than 25% of GDP, a recent study shows.

Greece: A European Crisis Needs European Solutions

A group of economists has written an open letter to European policymakers criticising their collective failure to address the Greek crisis as a European crisis. It sets out the various causes of the Greek crisis, of which poor fiscal management by that country is only one, and points out the European dimension of the problems. It calls for decisive and coordinated policies by European and national actors to stem the crisis.

IEG Evaluated World Bank's Gender Support

The evaluation of the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) of the World Bank's support for gender issues between 2002 and 2008 is of significant relevance in the light of the Beijing+15 review and the launching of gender mainstreaming as crucial strategy for all institutions and organizations.

BRICs Urged Reform of Financial Architecture

At a summit in Brasilia the leading emerging economies said IMF and World Bank urgently need to address their "legitimacy deficits", and the world in the long-run should move from the dollar. The meeting underscored the need for a greater say of the new economic heavyweights of the South.

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Women's Leadership and Participation: Case Studies on Learning for Action

What are the barriers to women's leadership and participation and how could they be encouraged to take up leadership positions? Once they are leading, ...

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:11:11 GMT

Women's Leadership and Participation: Case Studies on Learning for Action

What are the barriers to women's leadership and participation and how could they be encouraged to take up leadership positions? Once they are leading, ...

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:11:11 GMT

Role of Heath Surveillance Assistants in Malawi

In June 2001, the Centre for Social Research (Malawi) was approach by UNICEF to undertake a study that would provide answers to the apparent low immunization ...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:54:38 GMT

Elnino cause havoc in the Lower Shire of Malawi

Malawi is affected by floods each and every year. One of the areas highly affected is the Shire Valley, which has seen extreme conditions including heavy ...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:43:48 GMT

Can Malawi achieve prudent financial management?

This paper sets out to present a general analysis of Malawi's Public Expenditure Management (PEM) situation, assessing the factors that have undermined ...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:26:12 GMT

Why do Malawian student fare poorly in science?

In 1942 examiners from Makerere, Uganda, found students at Blantyre Secondary School, Malawi, to be weak in science and mathematics. Since that time performance ...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:51:13 GMT

Poor sanitation and water logging challenges in rural Malawi

Sanitation remains one of the pillars of good health in Malawi. This study aims at finding ways for improving sanitation for rural people living ...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:16:12 GMT

Improving the quality of democracy

Increasingly, governmental, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organisations emphasise that democracy is an end in itself, as well as an important ...

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:08:35 GMT

The impact of climate changes on agriculture in sub-equatorial Africa

This paper addresses the impact of climate changes on agriculture in sub-equatorial Africa. It states that future climate change in Africa may lead ...

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:54:37 GMT

Peru: has the reduction in “monetary poverty' been accompanied by increased access to basic needs?

This paper addresses the debate between the recent evolution of monetary poverty figures and the levels of deprivation of the Peruvian population. ...

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:15:42 GMT

Promoting Latin American agro-economics

After the revival from the economic crisis of 2008-2009, the fundamental challenge facing Latin America and the Caribbean is how to consolidate the ...

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:52:45 GMT

Strengthening understanding of governance issues at sector level

The European Commission (EC) invests a considerable amount of aid in various sectors to facilitate progress towards development. Sector programmes face ...

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:29:13 GMT

Democratic consolidation in Malawi

The concept of 'non-state actor' is defined negatively and denotes a set of actors that comprise organised activity located between the state ...

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:51:48 GMT

The pursuit of integrity in customs

Fighting corruption in customs administration is a major challenge for many African governments, as well as for development agencies providing technical ...

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:36:20 GMT

Comparing citizenship laws in Africa

Laws and practices governing citizenship in too many African countries effectively leave hundreds of thousands of people without a nationality. These ...

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:49:19 GMT

Kenya: the coalition government one year on

The briefing paper seeks to evaluate the performance of the coalition government in Kenya since its inception in 2007. Moreover, relying on a survey ...

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:31:29 GMT

How family members can help those on ART - evidence from Cambodia and Thailand

In both Cambodia and Thailand, efforts to augment Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) treatment adherence are being made within a 'continuum of care' ...

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:12:25 GMT

The informal settlements in Eastern Cape: the connection between livelihood strategies and sustainable human settlements

This study investigates the history and nature of the informal settlements or backyard shacks in Eastern Cape, South Africa. It deals with the economic ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:29:43 GMT

South African housing projects: more “mixed neighbourhoods' will not result in undesirable social outcomes

This report states that the adoption of different procedures for allocating new housing in South Africa would result in neighbourhoods that are more ...

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:33:04 GMT

Devolving funding decisions to recipient countries: a step forward in creating effective climate change finance architecture

The document discusses the need to devolve funding decisions to the recipient countries, specifically national funding entities to be mainstreamed into ...

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:46:50 GMT

Co-ordinating multilateral funds for effective climate finance: the role of Climate Investment Funds

The document describes the features of the two Climate Investment Funds, namely: the Clean Technology Fund (CTF), and the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF). ...

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:32:38 GMT

Scope for public finance to tackle climate change mitigation through effective policy-making

The document provides a discussion of role of public finance to tackle mitigation, and the finance instruments under the UNFCCC (i.e. GEF, CDM and CIF) ...

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:09:42 GMT

Negotiating finance for climate change initiatives in Africa: short-term priorities and current positions

The document can be analysed into two main sections. Section one explores the current climate funding initiatives (multilateral and bilateral) available ...

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:58:43 GMT

Using India Post to increase banking services for the poor

The India Post network has over 155,000 branches - twice as many as the outreach of all commercial banks in India put together. This Report, produced ...

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:45:09 GMT

Internet users are under threat in Sri Lanka

This paper deems that the post-war outlook for freedom of expression on the internet in Sri Lanka is not bright. It argues that online journalists ...

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:51:31 GMT

Deficiency of Iodine and iron: Development Bank's initiative improved significantly health status in Central Asia

This report reviews the Regional Food Fortification initiative established by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to reverse the spreading public health ...

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:15:26 GMT

Violent attacks in South Africa: the role of social organisations and civic groups

On 26 September 2009, violent attacks by an armed group left two men dead and an estimated thousand displaced at the Kennedy Road shack settlement ...

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:55:54 GMT

Provincial and district laws, regulations, policies and standards of care in MNH in Indonesia

Report on Provincial & District Laws, regulations, policies and standards of care in 2 cities and 2 districts in the NTB & NTT provinces - ...

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:33:59 GMT

Evaluation of Alert Village community empowerment to improve maternal and neonatal health in Indonesia

In an attempt to evaluate the achievements and effectiveness of the community empowerment process supported by GTZ SISKES during 2006-2009 to develop ...

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:19:04 GMT

Alert village toolkit: empowerment in MNH

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:59:55 GMT

Cost analyis system for maternal and neo-natal health services in Inodnesia

This cost analysis complements the Community Empowerment in the Alert Village MNH Toolkit, contributing information to informed decision-making regarding ...

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:24:16 GMT

Studying post-colonial Malawi: is dictatorship necessary for development success?

This paper reviews the economic and political history in the post-colonial Malawi, revealing a number of shifts in institutional configurations and ...

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:58:36 GMT

Improving hospital services in Indonesia

Improved hospital management in Indonesia, in addition to quality services within a functioning health system, is crucial to reduce mortality, especially ...

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:51:50 GMT

Enhancing the profile of the Pan African Parliament

Parliament Speakers at a 2009 conference convened by the African Union's (AU) Pan African Parliament (PAP) sought to acquire greater legislative powers ...

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:19:30 GMT

The role of councillors in service delivery in South Africa

Local government in South Africa has, since the transition to democracy, undergone a series of changes to meet the needs of a consolidating democracy ...

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:20:34 GMT

Assessing the performance of Africa Union Member States

This 2010 State of the Union Africa report assesses the continental performance of Member States against key governance, economic, social, civil and political ...

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:50:33 GMT

Comparative teaching of history as a remedy for the post-conflict Balkan region

The Joint History Project (JHP) is an initiative that aims at significant change in historical research and education in all countries in Southeast ...

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:44:12 GMT

Chinese elderly population continues to grow but the availability of family caregivers is decreasing

The proportion of elderly citizens in China will continue to grow very quickly, as a combination of China's one-child policy and low mortality takes ...

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:44:42 GMT

Access to information and transparency in Latin America

The Judiciary is one of the three branches of government. As such, it has functions that extend beyond the traditional role of 'impartial third party' ...

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:37:01 GMT

The relevance of Supreme Audit Institutions

Consensus is growing within the global community on the relevance of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs), their transparency and the need to be open to ...

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:41:41 GMT

Practical experiences of social accountability in Africa

There are numerous examples of how citizens and civil society groups hold their government, private sector actors and donors accountable. However, these ...

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:29:49 GMT

Good governance and social accountability in Africa: what can be learned?

Accountability is the cornerstone of good governance. The combined effects of the global economic crisis, climate change and influence and power relationships ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:27:36 GMT

Is the African Peer Review Mechanism a success?

The Organization of African Unity (OAU) has, over time, acknowledged that what happens internally in countries and how governments rule, regulate and ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:50:52 GMT

Women's engagement with political parties in Africa

This paper reviews and reflects on the experience of women's political engagement in contemporary Uganda after the introduction of multiparty competitive ...

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:06:27 GMT

APRM: what can be learned from Lesotho's experience?

The African Peer Mechanism (APRM) has been hailed as a timely and apt innovation in Africa's quest for entrenching democracy and improving governance ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:47:49 GMT

Threats to internet freedom

The study evaluates the level of internet and mobile phone freedom experienced by average users and activists in a sample of 15 countries across 6 regions. ...

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:12:49 GMT

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Workshop on Sustainable Development Strategies and Tourism, Paris

Co-organised by the Tourism Committee, the Annual Meeting of Sustainable Development Experts (AMSDE), the French Ministry of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and the Sea and the French Ministry of Economy, Industry and Employment, this workshop examined the development of sustainable tourism strategies and policies and their integration in national and regional sustainable development strategies. Please click on the title to download the programme.

Mon Jul 12 16:20:32 CEST 2010

OECD Contribution to the UNCSD-18

The OECD has regularly contributed to the UN Commission for Sustainable Development (CSD) in the recent years under the auspices of the Annual Meeting of Sustainable Development Experts. The OECD’s contribution for the 18th session of the CSD in 2010 includes an official side event “Globalisation and Sustainable Transport” on 10 May 2010 as well as a brief highlighting relevant work of the OECD on waste management,

Thu May 06 00:00:00 CEST 2010

OECD Urban Roundtable for Mayors and Ministers: Cities and Green Growth

This meeting worked on identifying a common policy agenda for cities’ contribution to a global green growth agenda. Participants addressed how existing models can be fine-tuned to create synergy, rather than conflict, between national and localised urban growth, sustainable development, and climate change action plans.

Wed May 26 17:27:10 CEST 2010

2009 OECD Annual Sustainable Development Meeting

The OECD Annual Meeting of Sustainable Development Experts (AMSDE) met on 19-20 October 2009, bringing together Delegates from capitals and stakeholders to discuss, among others, contribution to the development of the OECD Green Growth Strategy, integration of sustainable development perspectives into OECD country/peer reviews, and roles sustainability impact assessments and measurements play in furthering sustainable development.

Fri Oct 30 11:10:32 CET 2009

OECD Conference on Eco-innovation and Sustainable Development

This event, held on 22 June 2009 at the OECD Conference Centre, focused on discussing roles of education and employment in promoting eco-innovation/sustainable development, with the aim of feeding into the OECD innovation strategy currently under development. This event was open to the public, please see the attached programme for details.

Wed Jun 24 08:48:12 CEST 2009

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The Availability and Cost of Short-Term Trade Finance and its Impact on Trade

Trade fell significantly in the aftermath of the financial crisis, even more than the large drop in global production levels. This paper examines to what extent short-term trade finance may have impacted trade levels before and after the crisis hit.

Fri Jun 18 00:00:00 CEST 2010

International Standards and Trade - A Review of the Empirical Literature

How do international standards affect international trade? This paper surveys empirical studies investigating this relationship. Its main focus is on econometric studies, but surveys and some of the literature investigating the relationship between standards and other economic measures, such as productivity, growth and welfare are also covered.

Fri Jun 18 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Bilateral and Regional Trade Agreements and Technical Barriers to Trade: An African Perspective

Using key principles and provisions of the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) as a yardstick for analysis, this paper examines whether and how eight major regional integration agreements in Sub-Saharan Africa address TBT. It finds that TBT have not been not an important issue in those agreements and investment in related institutional infrastructure has not been significant.

Wed Jun 16 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Trade, policy and the economic crisis

With economic recovery under way, a new OECD report urges governments to continue to resist protectionism and advises on policies that support growth, employment and trade.

Tue May 25 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Imports: improving productivity and competitiveness

International trade in intermediate goods and services gives domestic firms access to higher quality inputs and improves their competitivity. Protectionist measures that inhibit this trade are more likely to produce firm closures and job losses, OECD analysis finds.

Tue May 25 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Why open markets matter

Governments should now embrace an ambitious trade liberalisation agenda and work to a successful conclusion of the Doha Development Agenda, says the OECD.

Tue May 25 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Statistics : Trade flows continue to grow in the first quarter of 2010 but at a slower pace

Based on seasonally adjusted monthly data, merchandise trade values remain approximately 20% below pre-crisis levels in April and May.

Wed Jul 21 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Global trade has recovered, OECD Interim Economic Assessment finds

OECD countries have benefited through trade linkages from strong activity growth in the large emerging-market economies, including China, India and Brazil.

Thu Apr 08 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Export Restrictions on Strategic Raw Materials and their Impact on Trade and Global Supply

Metals and minerals such as copper, titanium and rare earths are used in the production of many high-technology and energy-efficient goods such as hybrid vehicles, computers, cell phones and aircraft. This paper looks at the impacts of export restrictions that are sometimes placed on these materials.

Wed Apr 07 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Jobs : OECD urges completion of Doha trade round to boost growth, employment

Addressing the U.S. Export-Import Bank’s annual conference, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría called for new efforts to unblock the Doha Development Agenda trade talks in order to liberalise trade, stimulate business activity and boost jobs. President Obama, addressing the same conference, announced a National Export Initiative and congratulated Mr. Gurría for his leadership of the OECD.

Fri Mar 12 00:00:00 CET 2010

G20 - OECD, WTO and UNCTAD renew calls to resist protectionism

The OECD, World Trade Organization and the UN’s Conference on Trade and Development have called on the leaders of the G20 countries to resist protectionism or the prospects for economic recovery may be wiped out.

Mon Mar 08 11:00:00 CET 2010

Statistics : Trade flows continue to grow in the first quarter of 2010 but at a slower pace

Based on seasonally adjusted monthly data, merchandise trade values remain approximately 20% below pre-crisis levels in April and May.

Wed Jul 21 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Poverty reduction: the economic importance of agriculture

The Millennium Declaration set 2015 as the target date for halving the number of people living in extreme poverty. Exceptional progress has been made in some developing countries but many others will fall far short, and up to 1 billion people are likely to remain destitute by 2015. Why are some countries doing better than others? This paper seeks to answer that question by looking for shared characteristics of 25 developing countries posting extraordinary success in reducing extreme poverty over the past 20 to 25 years.

Mon Jan 18 00:00:00 CET 2010

Binding constraints to trade expansion: aid for trade objectives and diagnostic tools

The most common objectives of aid for trade projects (increasing trade, diversifying exports, maximizing the linkages with the domestic economy and increasing adjustment capacity) have the potential to boost growth and reduce poverty in developing countries. This paper sets forth strategies to identify the most binding constraints to trade expansion so countries and donors can channel resources toward reforms and projects that have the largest effect.

Fri Dec 18 00:00:00 CET 2009

Statistics : Trade flows continue to grow in the first quarter of 2010 but at a slower pace

Based on seasonally adjusted monthly data, merchandise trade values remain approximately 20% below pre-crisis levels in April and May.

Wed Jul 21 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Trade - separating fact from fiction

In today's uncertain economic climate, many people are questioning the benefits of trade and open markets. Find out what is fact and what is fiction about trade!

Fri Aug 28 00:00:00 CEST 2009

Trade ... and the road to economic recovery

Ron Kirk, US Trade Representative, Pascal Lamy, WTO Director-General and Simon Crean, Australia's Trade Minister talk about why keeping markets open and avoiding protectionism are so important.

Fri Jul 10 00:00:00 CEST 2009

The crisis and its impact on cross border investment

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, speaks to the United States Council for International Business about the financial crisis and its impact on cross-border capital flows and investment.

Wed Jun 03 00:00:00 CEST 2009

Responding to the global economic crisis - OECD's role in promoting open markets and job creation

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, speaks at the 2009 Business Roundtable of the Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) to the OECD.

Mon May 25 00:00:00 CEST 2009

Statistics : Trade flows continue to grow in the first quarter of 2010 but at a slower pace

Based on seasonally adjusted monthly data, merchandise trade values remain approximately 20% below pre-crisis levels in April and May.

Wed Jul 21 00:00:00 CEST 2010

Coordination of export credit support agreed to help boost trade flows

Thirty-five countries have agreed to co-ordinate export credit support to help boost international trade and investment during the economic crisis. The OECD will host regular meetings to exchange information and monitor progress.

Fri Apr 24 00:00:00 CEST 2009

Keeping markets open at times of economic crisis

The economic crisis is placing severe strains on the global trade and investment system. Although few of the corrective measures currently being proposed are protectionist in intent, history reminds us not to be complacent.

Mon Mar 30 00:00:00 CEST 2009

Crisis is an opportunity to revive trade reforms, says OECD report

Resisting protectionism and reviving stalled trade reforms would help the major emerging economies build on the progress achieved over the past two decades and emerge from the crisis with their trade performance strengthened, says a new OECD report.

Thu Mar 19 11:00:00 CET 2009

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