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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
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
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
Eldis Climate Change [eldis.org]
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
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
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
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
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:46:22 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
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
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
Eldis Biodiversity [eldis.org]
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
OECD Environment [oecd.org]
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
Earthwire Climate [earthwire.org]
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
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
The back-breaking, ear-splitting work on Peru's guano islands
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:51:03 GMT
PayPal's co-founder worked so hard he would sleep in the office
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:06:26 GMT
After years of building for others, Sergio has bought his own home
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:59:51 GMT
Formula 1 sponsors form alliance to lobby the sport's power brokers
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:01:57 GMT
21st Century technology is helping to fight female foeticide
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:46:51 GMT
World Business from BBC News [bbc.co.uk/news]
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
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
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
MENAFN Regional Business [menafn.com]
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
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
OECD News [oecd.org]
Economic Development
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
Key facts about the group of leading industrialised countries
Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:02:15 GMT
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
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
World Economy from BBC News [bbc.co.uk/news]
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.
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.
WDEV World Economy & Development [wdev.eu]
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
Consolidating democratic governance in the SADC Region: Swaziland
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:58:05 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Climate change and conflict: moving beyond the impasse
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:24:08 GMT
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
The State's legitimacy in fragile situations - unpacking complexity
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:05:54 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
Undermining democracy: strategies and methods of 21st Century authoritarians
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:39:17 GMT
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
Eldis Development News [eldis.org]
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
OECD Sustainable Development [oecd.org]
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
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
OECD Trade [oecd.org]
Employment
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:06:42 GMT
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:06:53 GMT
Job: Royal Tropical Institute seeks Area Leader Health, Netherlands.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:48:08 GMT
Training Event; International Institute of Rural Reconstruction announces nine training events.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:48:18 GMT
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:48:26 GMT
Job: Islamic Relief seeks Human Resources and Organisational Development Director, Birmingham, UK
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:48:35 GMT
Job: CARE USA seeks Senior Program Gender Advisor, Nairobi, Kenya.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:48:46 GMT
Job: Management Systems International seeks Private Enterprise Officer, Afghanistan
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:48:54 GMT
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:49:03 GMT
Job: Practical Action seeks Regional Director, East Africa
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:58:59 GMT
Job: Mercy Corps seeks Program Manager, Market Alliances Against Poverty, Georgia.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:33:19 GMT
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:33:28 GMT
Job: ARD Inc seeks Chief of Party, Water Information Technology, Amman, Jordan.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:33:39 GMT
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:40:53 GMT
Job: Intermn Oxfam - Tcnico/a especialista de Gnero em Moambique
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:06:54 GMT
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:13:42 GMT
Job: Management Systems International seeks Knowledge Management Specialist, Sudan
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:13:54 GMT
Job: ARD Inc seeks Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists, Kosovo
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:14:04 GMT
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:14:21 GMT
Job: Marie Stopes International (MSI) seeks to fill three positions.
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:14:54 GMT
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:15:17 GMT
Job: International Relief & Development seeks HQ Director, Training, Arlington, US
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:15:40 GMT
Job: International Relief & Development seeks Country Director, Sudan
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:15:55 GMT
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:16:08 GMT
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:16:17 GMT
Job: Mango seeks Finance professionals, UK and worldwide
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:35:49 GMT
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:29:53 GMT
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:30:36 GMT
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:30:45 GMT
Job: Mercy Corps seeks Deputy Chief of Party, Sudan
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:30:58 GMT
Eldis Development Jobs [eldis.org]
