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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
A comprehensive look at the state of the environment in the Arab world
The state of the Arab environment stands at a pivotal juncture with numerous environmental problems both current and imminently threatening the region. ...
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:57:03 GMT
How does climate change affect children in Nepal?
In 2008 Children in a Changing Climate's research programme worked with ActionAid Nepal, and its partner organisations, to help poor children in ...
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:21:36 GMT
Eldis Climate Change [eldis.org]
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
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
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
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
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
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
Obstacles to the implementation of environmental policies in Malawi
This paper examines the obstacles that face the implementation of environmental policies in Malawi. The It presents some recommendations in order to advance ...
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:57:20 GMT
Progress and challenges of environmental organisations in Ethiopia
This report deals with the progress of environmental organisations in Ethiopia, and the difficulties they face. The paper deems that with consistent efforts, ...
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:07:42 GMT
Creating political space for local communities to engage with policy makers
The Environmental Movement in the South (EMiS) vision is to contribute to sustainable development through strengthening southern environmental organisations' ...
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:15:40 GMT
Effective advocacy tools for environmental campaigns
This report covers a three day environmental advocacy workshop in Kenya, which aimed to empower organisations and individuals for environmental policy ...
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:27:16 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
Improving the ability of small-scale fisheries in the developing world
Diagnosis and adaptive management can help improve the ability of small-scale fisheries (SSF) in the developing world. This paper presents a framework ...
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:43:14 GMT
Is it feasible to model water quality and quantity management?
Water management in the Pirapama River Basin in northeastern Brazil is affected by both water quantity and water quality constraints. The region is known ...
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:50:02 GMT
The integration of environmental, social and governance issues into institutional investment
This report is about identifying future challenges within the financial system in order to reduce further crises like the Natural Resources Crisis. ...
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:13:20 GMT
Reforming wildlife governance through non-governmental actors
This brief looks at the role corruption plays in structuring wildlife governance systems in Africa by comparing the differing governance structures ...
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:07:51 GMT
Survival in an unplanned urban fishing wetland in Tanzania
This report is a case study of Bonde la Mpunga, a wetland in Dar es Salaam which was formerly used for rice growing. It is an area abundant in natural ...
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:20:12 GMT
Environmental goods collection and children's schooling: evidence from Kenya
This study examines the link between environmental goods collection and children's schooling in Kenya. It proposes that, as resources becomes more ...
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:23:07 GMT
Technology-based non structural measures for managing floods
Frequent flash floods in the Hindu-Kush Himalayan region pose a severe threat to life, livelihoods and infrastructure, both within the mountains and ...
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:46:30 GMT
Community-based approaches to flash flood risk management
Frequent flash floods in the Hindu-Kush Himalayan region pose a severe threat to life, livelihoods and infrastructure, both within the mountains and ...
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:37:56 GMT
Examples of small technology that have a big impact
This publication, based on AED's experience, shows examples of the practical application of small technology that have a big impact around the developing ...
Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:57:03 GMT
What are the factors that explain household's choice of fuel in Ethiopia?
Urban centers have long been dependent on the rural hinterlands for about 90 per cent of their fuel needs in Ethiopia. This paper investigates urban energy ...
Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:24:21 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
The role of farm ponds in sustaining livelihoods
Aquaculture has been recognized as an important component of rural development, aimed at improving food supply and generating more income for poor ...
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:23:12 GMT
Eldis Biodiversity [eldis.org]
The Road to Mexico: Strategies and Vehicles for successful climate change negotiations 2010
After the Copenhagen Accord, the world needs to find an ambitious and legally-binding global agreement on climate change in Mexico, said Mr Gurría during a workshop on climate change organised by the European Union. He added that the EU should continue to play a leading role for the negotiations.
Wed Feb 03 00:00:00 CET 2010
OECD Agriculture Ministerial Meeting
Ministers from OECD member countries and key emerging economies will meet in Paris on 25-26 February to identify action in response to challenges and opportunities facing the food and agriculture sector, such as food security, sustainable development, climate change and water use.
Thu Feb 04 14:44:12 CET 2010
Globalisation, Transport and the Environment (2010)
This new publication looks in detail at how globalisation affects activity levels in maritime shipping, aviation, and road and rail freight; assesses the impact that changes in activity levels have on the environment; and discusses policy instruments that can be used to address negative environmental impacts.
Wed Jan 20 12:00:00 CET 2010
OECD Secretary-General looks beyond Copenhagen
“Though far from perfect, the Copenhagen Accord is a hard-fought political agreement. With most countries likely to sign, it is a breakthrough towards collective international action to limit global emissions and help build cleaner, more resilient economies”, said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría.
Wed Dec 23 00:00:00 CET 2009
Tackling climate change and growing the economy
During a press briefing at the Copenhaguen summit, Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary General, shared OECD recent analysis and the main policy conclusions on climate change. He presented what needs to be done in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and how investment in a greener future can be financed without impacting the competitiveness of our economies.
Thu Dec 17 00:00:00 CET 2009
Cities matter to the global climate policy agenda
Today, the OECD is actively working with governments to highlight the role of cities to deliver cost-effective policy responses to climate change. Cities are centers of innovation and can advance clean energy systems, sustainable transportation and waste management to reduce greenhouse gases.
Thu Dec 17 00:00:00 CET 2009
A new paradigm is needed to ensure that countries take better advantage of the large potential benefits that can accompany the move towards greener economies. Countries still do not take full account of the costs of inaction on environmental challenges such as climate change, air and water pollution and inefficient use of energy and resources. Such costs of inaction can be considerable, especially for developing countries whose economies rely more heavily on natural resources and where climate change is expected to hit hardest.
Wed Dec 16 00:00:00 CET 2009
OECD participates in COP15 Copenhagen UN Climate Change Talks
The impact of climate change on our environment, our economies and our security is the defining issue of our era. OECD is at the forefront of climate change analysis, promoting environmentally and economically rational policies related to adaptation, mitigation, technology, financing and development. The OECD will be present in several ways at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 7-18 December 2009.
Fri Dec 04 16:48:52 CET 2009
New expert papers for COP15 Copenhagen from OECD/IEA Annex I Expert Group
To learn more about how to register GHG mitigation actions post-2012; match support and GHG mitigation actions; track financial flows; assess national and sectoral mitigation potential; and understand sectoral approaches and the carbon market -- See these new papers from the OECD/IEA Annex I Expert Group.
Thu Dec 03 00:00:00 CET 2009
Financing Climate Change Action: Key messages and recommendations from recent OECD work
The OECD is ready to assist countries in their efforts to find lasting solutions to finance action on climate change, building on the long-standing work of the organisation to share country experiences and identify lessons learnt and policy recommendations for good practice.
Tue Nov 17 00:00:00 CET 2009
Border taxes on carbon are inefficient and costly, says OECD Secretary-General
Based on fears that the competitiveness of their domestic industries will be undermined by weak greenhouse gas emission reduction pledges from developing country trading partners, developed countries are calling for border taxes on carbon. But these fears are often exaggerated, and posturing over border taxes diverts attention away from the fundamental need for broad participation in a climate agreement, according to an op-ed by the OECD Secretary-General published in the Financial Times: "Carbon has no place in global trade rules".
Tue Nov 10 00:00:00 CET 2009
OECD Environment [oecd.org]
Transparency and Climate Change Risk: Getting the Right Information to Investors
This week was a good week for those wishing for greater transparency on climate change risk. The SEC has provided greater clarification on the reporting of material risk associated with climate change. At the CDP, we see this as an important step in helping U.S. companies better report material climate change impacts to their investors.
2010-01-30T00:00:00-05:00
Government vows to cut its emissions 28%
The federal government, the nation's largest energy consumer, says it will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 28% over the next decade.
2010-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
State to take input on energy mix plans
The government would hold public hearings in March or April into South Africa's energy mix over the next two decades and would finalise a blueprint by July, Department of Energy director-general Nelisiwe Magubane said yesterday.
2010-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
New spiny pocket mouse species discovered
Biologists have reported the existence of a new species of spiny pocket mouse, from Venezuela, Heteromys catopterius.
2010-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Learning from climate's sedimental journey
By analyzing sediments up to 4,000 years old, an environmental scientist is hoping to provide a tool to help predict future climate change. Ancient records of what was happening with climate conditions can be used with regional climate models to tell a story of what happened in the past and to correlate it to the present and the future. Current models typically use data only for the last 100 ...
2010-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
U.S Government Ordered to Cut Emissions by 28 Percent by 2020
Today President Barack Obama announced plans to reduce the federal government's greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent by 2020, a move that would save $8-11 billion and the equivalent of 205 million barrels of oil.
2010-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Siemens' Energy Strategy: Diversify, Diversify, Diversify
When it comes to the energy, Siemens Energy doesn't play favorites. It has a stake in the coal, nuclear, gas, wind and solar industries, as well as the smart grid and transmission business ... It's a big stake, too.
2010-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
The Essential CSR Best Practices
More and more companies are realizing the importance of deploying sustainability strategies, yet well-intentioned efforts can end up missing the mark or lacking the energy needed to succeed without a good grounding on the essentials.
2010-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
GE, PG&E Corp. Hold Top Spots on Corporate Knights' List of Most Sustainable Companies
General Electric Company, the PG&E Corporation and Tnt Nv, an international express and mail delivery service based in the Netherlands, rank first, second and third place respectively on Corporate Knights magazine's sixth annual Global 100 list of most sustainable firms.
2010-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Europe offers formal support for Copenhagen Accord
The EU has formalised its backing for the Copenhagen Accord telling the UN that it sees the limited agreement that came out of December's COP15 meeting as the 'first step towards a legally binding agreement for climate protection as of 2012'.
2010-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Majority of Americans Still in the Dark About Federal Phaseout of Traditional Bulbs
More Americans are buying energy efficient lighting and are aware of the energy-saving benefits -- but most are clueless about the phaseout of incandescent bulbs that starts in two years.
2010-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
SEC To Provide Assistance on Climate Change-Related Disclosure
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will provide companies with assistance in following disclosure requirements on businesses and legal developments related to climate change.
2010-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Nuclear industry's environmental performance revealed
A report looking at where the nuclear industry is tackling its environmental impact - and where there is room for improvement - has been published by the Environment Agency.
2010-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Poll backs more ambitious green power
Two thirds of the population think the Government's plans to pay residents and businesses for generating green electricity are 'not ambitious enough' according to a new poll.
2010-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Amplification of Global Warming by Carbon-Cycle Feedback Significantly ... - Science Daily
The result, which is based on more than 200,000 individual comparisons, implies that the amplification of current global warming by carbon-cycle feedback will be significantly less than recent work has suggested. Climate warming causes many changes ...
2010-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Research on global 'sun block' needed now, experts argue
Internationally coordinated research and field-testing on "geoengineering" the planet's atmosphere to limit risk of climate change should begin soon along with building international governance, scientists argue.
2010-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
SoCal Utilities Turn to Ice Energy to Put the Chill on Peak Demand
The Southern California Public Power Authority and Ice Energy are launching a project to shift 53 megawatts of peak-time power consumption to hours of lower demand by deploying units that make and use ice to run air conditioners.
2010-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Simulated volcanoes and man-made 'sun blocks' can rescue the planet
It would be 100 times cheaper to shield the Earth from sunlight with a man-made "sun block" than to cut emissions of greenhouse gases. This is one of the reasons why the world needs an international project to investigate ways of safely manipulating the global climate in addition to cutting greenhouse gases, scientists have said.
2010-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
American opinion cools on global warming
Public concern about global warming has dropped sharply since the fall of 2008, according to the results of a national survey. Only 50 percent of Americans now say they are "somewhat" or "very worried" about global warming, a 13-point decrease.
2010-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Solutions to climate change: Using trees and grasses to capture carbon and produce energy
A unique research project in the UK is investigating how coppiced trees and grass crops can be used both to generate renewable energy and to trap carbon in the soil over the long term.
2010-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Earthwire Climate [earthwire.org]
World Business
Toyota 'planning recall of Prius'
Toyota is to recalling the latest model of its flagship Prius cars because of braking problems, reports from Japan say.
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:52:04 GMT
Japanese brewers call off merger
Japanese brewing and food groups Kirin and Suntory call off merger talks having failed to agree terms.
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:08:52 GMT
Ex-IMF economist warns on UK debt
Britain should be seen in the same category of highly indebted countries such as Greece, a leading economist says.
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:30:52 GMT
G7 pledges to cancel Haiti debt
The world's top seven industrialised nations vow to cancel Haiti's debts in the wake of its devastating earthquake.
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:15:15 GMT
Australia in huge China coal deal
An Australian firm signs a $60bn deal to supply coal to Chinese power stations from a mine to be built in Queensland.
Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:18:56 GMT
Campaigners express anger as defence group BAE Systems strikes a deal to end UK and US investigations into its affairs.
Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:01:00 GMT
BA's £50m loss less than feared
British Airways says it made a loss of £50m ($79m) in the three months to December 2009, which was smaller than expected.
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:32:21 GMT
Surprise fall in US unemployment
The US unemployment rate unexpectedly fell in January, to its lowest level in five months, official figures show.
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:58:07 GMT
China to put duties on US chicken
China is to enforce anti-dumping duties on US chicken imports, accusing poultry firms of exporting at unfairly low prices.
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:27:02 GMT
Live TV catches Australian banker looking at semi-nude photos
An Australian banker lands in hot water for looking at semi-nude photos of a model unaware a colleague is live on TV.
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:47:32 GMT
Groups 'express Pompey interest'
Portsmouth have been approached by "two or three" groups interested in taking over the club, claims executive director Mark Jacob.
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:31:05 GMT
West Ham seek financial backers
West Ham United's owners ask professional investors for a cash injection of up to £40m in the east London football club.
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:30:58 GMT
Blacks in share sale recovery bid
Sports clothes and equipment seller Blacks Leisure plans to raise £22m in a share sale to help pay for its recovery.
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:53:19 GMT
Guidelines for financial journalists
Fri, 01 Jul 2005 14:38:13 GMT
Debt and job worries hit shares
Global shares fall sharply for the second straight day amid continued concerns about government debt levels.
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:37:35 GMT
Oil fuels UK producer prices rise
The prices of goods leaving UK factories rose at their fastest rate for 13 months in January, fuelled by the rising cost of oil.
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:21:57 GMT
Euro MPs shun data deal with US
A committee of Euro MPs moves to block the renewal of a deal allowing US anti-terror officials to access Europeans' bank data.
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:33:49 GMT
UK firms 'cut dividends by £10bn'
Shareholders in UK companies saw their dividend payments cut by £10bn last year, according to a report.
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:04:04 GMT
Santander fault hits customers
A power cut knocked out cash machine and online services for customers with Santander bank on Sunday.
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:37:17 GMT
Profit warning hits Icap shares
Shares in money broker Icap slump 19.5% on Friday after it warns its full-year profits would fail to meet market expectations.
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:51:09 GMT
SA probes World Cup price-fixing
Six South African airlines are being investigated for allegedly colluding to hike fares for local flights during the football World Cup in June.
Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:31:54 GMT
Tullow Oil eyes Uganda expansion
UK explorer Tullow Oil is seeking to take full control of two sites it co-discovered in Uganda, in a move that would block Italy's Eni.
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:18:47 GMT
BAE handed £286m criminal fines
Defence group BAE Systems is to pay fines of £280m after pleading guilty to criminal charges in Britain and the US.
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:37:41 GMT
Toyota boss apologises for recall
Toyota President Akio Toyoda apologises for the recall of millions of cars and pledges to target quality control.
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:38:39 GMT
Panasonic profits after cost cuts
Electronics group Panasonic reports strong profits after heavy cost-cutting and steady sales.
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:21:38 GMT
China hits back at US over trade
China defends its policies after US President Barack Obama promised to take a tougher line with Beijing over trade.
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:44:48 GMT
Greece to face economic scrutiny
The European Commission says it supports Greece's plans to reduce its deficit but will closely monitor its progress.
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:46:25 GMT
Greece unveils austerity measures
Greece's prime minister announces tough austerity measures aimed at cutting his country's soaring public debt.
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:08:00 GMT
Shell signs Iraq oil field deal
Oil giant Shell and Malaysia's state-run Petronas finalise a contract to develop Iraq's large Majnoon oil field.
Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:28:26 GMT
Iraq oil contract goes to Angola
Angola's state-owned oil company, Sonangol, has signed a deal to produce oil in one of the most dangerous parts of Iraq.
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:54:18 GMT
India bids to contain inflation
India's central bank holds interest rates but increases cash reserve requirements for lenders in a bid to contain inflation.
Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:24:02 GMT
Jaguar Land Rover boss to depart
The chief executive of Jaguar Land Rover, David Smith, is to stand down, the Indian-owned carmaker confirms.
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:42:52 GMT
IT glitch causes more tax errors
Revenue staff tip off Radio 4's Money Box that there are more tax code problems than their bosses are admitting to.
Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:50:32 GMT
Personal insolvency 'record high'
The number of people who were declared insolvent in England and Wales hit a record high in the last quarter of 2009, figures show.
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:20:53 GMT
Challenge to debt payoff tactics
People who face losing their homes because of debts on credit cards or loans could get greater protection.
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:09:18 GMT
House prices rise another 0.6%
UK house prices are up for the seventh month in a row - rising by 0.6% in January, the Halifax says.
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:45:22 GMT
World Business from BBC News [bbc.co.uk/news]
Kuwait- Money laundering law too broad
Kuwait- Money laundering law too broad
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Zakah, tax issues in focus at KPMG workshop in Jeddah
Zakah, tax issues in focus at KPMG workshop in Jeddah
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Omani, British firms to set up $1.1b resort in Bulgaria
Omani, British firms to set up $1.1b resort in Bulgaria
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Saudi, Qatari businessmen urged to boost trade with OIC
Saudi, Qatari businessmen urged to boost trade with OIC
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Kuwait's Qurain Petrochemical posts KD7.098m profit
Kuwait's Qurain Petrochemical posts KD7.098m profit
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Kuwait- BKME shows KD14.3m net profit in 2009
Kuwait- BKME shows KD14.3m net profit in 2009
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Saudi Fund For Development to give $46m for Lanka dam project
Saudi Fund For Development to give $46m for Lanka dam project
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Saudi Arabia- GACA invites tenders for VIP lounges
Saudi Arabia- GACA invites tenders for VIP lounges
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
New IT lounge opens at Jeddah chamber
New IT lounge opens at Jeddah chamber
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Dubai sets up trade protection establishment
Dubai sets up trade protection establishment
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Lord Mayor urges UAE firms to raise capital
Lord Mayor urges UAE firms to raise capital
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Arabtec to build 5-star hotel in Syria
Arabtec to build 5-star hotel in Syria
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Arabian Adventures set for expansion in Dubai
Arabian Adventures set for expansion in Dubai
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Financial stability will help boost Iraq security
Financial stability will help boost Iraq security
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Kuwait- Jurist calls for revision of press law
Kuwait- Jurist calls for revision of press law
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Dubai Properties Group becomes member of UNGC
Dubai Properties Group becomes member of UNGC
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
UAE's Etisalat debuts collect call service
UAE's Etisalat debuts collect call service
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
UAE- Industrial activities in Ras Al Khaimah
UAE- Industrial activities in Ras Al Khaimah
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Dubai's Coral introduces Gulf's first hotel brand in S. Africa
Dubai's Coral introduces Gulf's first hotel brand in S. Africa
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Abu Dhabi receives 3 bids for Mafraq motorway concession
Abu Dhabi receives 3 bids for Mafraq motorway concession
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Saving Costs: Medical and health insurance in Dubai
Saving Costs: Medical and health insurance in Dubai
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Official: Ras Al Khaimah aspires to be Gulf's leading industrial hub
Official: Ras Al Khaimah aspires to be Gulf's leading industrial hub
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Study shows low investor confidence in GCC for 2010
Study shows low investor confidence in GCC for 2010
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
UIA boosts Abu Dhabi -Kiev flights to 5 times a week
UIA boosts Abu Dhabi -Kiev flights to 5 times a week
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
UAE- Etihad Holidays offers new deals to Thailand
UAE- Etihad Holidays offers new deals to Thailand
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Dubai- DED issued 11,635 licences in 2009
Dubai- DED issued 11,635 licences in 2009
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Jordan- Gov't cancels electronic results, forms investigation committee
Jordan- Gov't cancels electronic results, forms investigation committee
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Jordan- King, Queen inaugurate children's hospital
Jordan- King, Queen inaugurate children's hospital
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
UAE's construction industry set to witness strong growth
UAE's construction industry set to witness strong growth
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
UK visa rules may not hit UAE students
UK visa rules may not hit UAE students
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Couple held in Emirates flight's terror call
Couple held in Emirates flight's terror call
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Campaigning in Jordan postponed to Friday
Campaigning in Jordan postponed to Friday
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Assad: Syria would back Lebanon if Israel attacks
Assad: Syria would back Lebanon if Israel attacks
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Jordan- New fuel price surcharge to appear on electricity bills
Jordan- New fuel price surcharge to appear on electricity bills
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Kuwait slashes discount rate to 2.5%
Kuwait slashes discount rate to 2.5%
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Prince Turki: Handshake not acquiescence to Israeli stance
Prince Turki: Handshake not acquiescence to Israeli stance
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Saudi Arabia- Committee formed to combat Alkhurma
Saudi Arabia- Committee formed to combat Alkhurma
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Bahrain turns back some expatriates on causeway
Bahrain turns back some expatriates on causeway
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Saudi Arabia- Al-Rajhi to open 90 new branches
Saudi Arabia- Al-Rajhi to open 90 new branches
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
MENAFN Regional Business [menafn.com]
Statistics: Composite leading indicators give stronger signals of an expansion in economic activity
OECD composite leading indicators (CLIs) for December 2009 provide stronger signals of an expansionary economic outlook than last month.
Fri Feb 05 00:00:00 CET 2010
China - Economic Survey: Strong growth but increased social spending needed
With the help of massive government stimulus action, China is now leading the world economy out of recession, according to a new OECD report. Already the world’s second largest economy, China could well overtake the United States to become the leading producer of manufactured goods in the next five to seven years, it says.
Tue Feb 02 07:55:00 CET 2010
Statistics: Consumer Prices in OECD area rise by 1.9% in year to December 2009
Consumer prices in the OECD area rose by 1.9% in the year to December 2009, compared with a rise of 1.3% in November 2009.
Tue Feb 02 00:00:00 CET 2010
Statistics: Rising trade flows confirmed in third quarter 2009
Merchandise trade volumes of the Group of seven (G7) countries grew in third quarter of 2009 after stabilising in the second but still were significantly below the levels of 2008.
Wed Jan 27 00:00:00 CET 2010
US: Obama plan for banks can help to avoid a new financial crisis
U.S. President Barack Obama’s plans for financial reform could help to avoid a new financial crisis by resolving some major risks inherent to the current financial system, according to OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría.
Mon Jan 25 00:00:00 CET 2010
Israel: Reforming education and raising employment key to Israel’s long-term economic growth
Israel’s economy has shown resilience during the global recession, but more active education and employment policies – particularly targeted at minority groups – are needed to bolster its economic performance and bridge deep divisions within its society, according to the OECD.
Wed Jan 20 07:25:00 CET 2010
Haiti: OECD's Secretary-General expresses solidarity with the people of Haiti
Expressing sympathy and solidarity with the people of Haiti in the wake of last week’s earthquake, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said, “We have been in contact with the Haitian Prime Minister’s office who shared with us their fears for the future and the need to re-build homes, schools, hospitals and basic infrastructure, as well as restoring the normal functioning of the government.
Mon Jan 18 00:00:00 CET 2010
Chile: Signs up as first OECD member in South America
Chile will become the OECD’s 31st member and its first in South America under an accession agreement signed on 11 January at La Moneda in Santiago by OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría and Chilean Finance Minister Andrés Velasco in the presence of President Michelle Bachelet. Chile’s membership will become official once necessary formalities, including parliamentary approval, have been completed.
Mon Jan 11 15:30:00 CET 2010
OECD News [oecd.org]
Economic Development
Economy woes hit shares and oil
Concern about the US economy and debt problems in Europe lead to falls in many stock markets, while oil prices also drop.
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:46:32 GMT
City Diaries: "Mark"
Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:08:56 GMT
On Sunday 31 January Sophie Raworth interviewed Shadow Chancellor, George Osborne MP.
Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:48:51 GMT
Davos 2010: Day three as it happened
The third day of the 2010 World Economic Forum at the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, as it happened.
Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:32:27 GMT
A happy ending for our plastic love affair?
Max Flint explores consumers' love/hate affair with credit cards, and how people got hooked on plastic in the first place.
Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:01:16 GMT
Reporters' notes: State of the union address
President Barack Obama used his first State of the Union address to focus on the tough domestic issues facing the US as it emerges from recession. Here is a full transcript of his speech, with notes from the BBC's Mark Mardell and Paul Reynolds
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:08:34 GMT
Sarkozy calls for global revamp
French President Nicolas Sarkozy calls for a fundamental rethink of capitalism in the aftermath of the financial crisis.
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:04:42 GMT
Live coverage of the first day of the 2010 World Economic Forum at the Swiss mountain resort of Davos.
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:32:55 GMT
Asian boost for Japanese exports
Japan's exports grew for the first time in 15 months in December, boosted by demand in Asia, official figures show.
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:12:33 GMT
IMF more upbeat on world economy
The International Monetary Fund raises its projection for how much the global economy will grow in 2010.
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:33:12 GMT
'Bumpy Davos' for global leaders
As the world emerges from a global economic crisis, business leaders and politicians have to brace themselves for a 'bumpy' world
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:13:25 GMT
Harrabin's Notes: Cash for influence
Roger Harrabin looks at how the climate debate could be affected by a US Supreme Court ruling that lifts a cap on political advertising.
Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:27:42 GMT
China economy sees strong growth
China's economy grew by 8.7% in 2009, setting it on course to become the world's second-largest, behind that of the US.
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:14:03 GMT
Vietnam's new breed of dissident
Four Vietnamese activists, including prominent lawyer Le Cong Dinh, are jailed for trying to overthrow the government.
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:56:40 GMT
Is Japan's economy a warning for China?
A Tokyo taxi driver serves as a warning to Chinese aspirations
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:35:25 GMT
In Pictures: China's changing economy
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:46:50 GMT
UK inflation rate jumps to 2.9%
UK inflation rose at its fastest annual pace in nine months in December, climbing to an annual rate of 2.9%.
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:15:05 GMT
Economy faces 'painful' refocus
A study warns the UK faces a decade of "painful readjustment" as it moves away from debt-led consumer spending.
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:01:07 GMT
World Economy from BBC News [bbc.co.uk/news]
Copenhagen: A Serious Step towards Global Ruin
Two years of climate change negotiations have now ended in a farce in Copenhagen. Rather than grappling with complex issues, President Barack Obama decided instead to declare victory with a vague statement of principles agreed with a handful of other countries. The rest were handed a fait accompli, which some accepted and others denounced.
Slow Economic Recovery or Double-Dip Recession?
After a sharp and synchronized global downturn, United Nations economists expect the world economy to bounce back with a mild 2.4 per cent growth in 2010. The rebound is due to the massive and to some extent concerted policy actions taken by the major economies. But a double-dip recession cannot be excluded.
Climate Change: Does Copenhagen Really Matter?
While the world watches the Copenhagen UN climate negotiations and the enormous differences between the magnitude of the climate challenge and the ability of the world's governments to agree on anything in these negotiations, we may well realize that the world never has been changed by consensus or a unanimous UN decision.
Mapping Social Protection in South Asia
Social protection has become a key area of policy interest on the international development agenda. Developing countries and donors alike are promoting social protection as a prominent policy intervention. And indeed, it can be an enabler for development - but only if the right policies are in place.
Quo Vadis, German Development Cooperation?
The German development community has been through uncertain times since the federal elections took place in late September. The Social Democrats lost, and the liberal FDP, the main winner of the elections had put forward the demand of doing away with an independent development ministry in its election campaign.
The Commission's "Whole of the Union" Smokescreen
Today, development policymakers need more than ever to work with colleagues to prevent and remediate negative impacts of finance, trade and other policies on developing countries. At the same time, the European Commission is proposing to change directions on policy coherence for development, undermining its power as an EU Treaty obligation.
China's Amazing Rise in Organic Food Production
Is China at the "onset of an organic revolution"? Undoubtedly, the flood of food certificates creates the impression that one third of agricultural land is already under eco-food production. And clearly, there is a growing interest in "green food" by consumers. But not everything which claims to be "organic", really is.
Towards Alternatives to IMF and World Bank
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are controversial among governments and civil society organisations for many reasons: their unfair governance structures, their harmful loan conditionality, and last not least the fossil-based project policies of the Bank.
Tobin tax-like proposals are back on the agenda. Latest example: France and Germany managed to get the financial transaction tax (FTT) proposal de facto into the Pittsburgh Declaration of the G20. The IMF is tasked to prepare a report on instruments to make the financial industry "a fair and substantial contribution toward paying for any burdens associated with government interventions to repair the banking system".
Development Aid and Low Tax Developing Countries
For countries with low tax rates or lax enforcement of tax laws, the air is growing increasingly thin. Against the background of the present global financial and economic crisis, so-called tax havens are finding themselves faced with growing pressure to improve the transparency of their tax systems and discontinue unfair practices.
WDEV World Economy & Development [wdev.eu]
Key strategies to improve and expand integrated management of childhood illness
This report from the World Health Organization (WHO) presents an in-depth review of the integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI) strategy. Key ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:58:39 GMT
Higher rates of perinatal mortality found in countries where malaria is endemic
This article, published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, reports on a systematic review of studies into the relationship between ...
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:31:50 GMT
This guide, co-published by Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH) and the Global Health Council, provides comprehensive information for ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:58:40 GMT
Teenage sexual culture and identity: young people, sex and vulnerability around the globe
What are the best ways to protect young people from the dangers of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? This set of studies from UNAIDS draws ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:39 GMT
Defining climate change and its impact on poverty
This key sheet introduces a series aimed at DFID staff and development partners on the impact of climate change on poverty, focusing on vulnerability, ...
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:39:22 GMT
Climate change and pro-poor growth
This key sheet is part of a series aimed at DFID staff and development partners examining the impact of climate change on poverty, and exploring tools ...
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:39:25 GMT
Domestic and sexual violence: its causes, forms and consequences for women's health
It is a fact that the perpetrators of violence against women and girls are most often men they know. Such violence takes place within the 'safe havens' ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:51 GMT
Climate change and vulnerability
This key sheet is part of a series aimed at DFID staff and development partners examining the impact of climate change on poverty, and exploring tools ...
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:39:28 GMT
Since the mid-1990s, reproductive health services for refugees and displaced people have greatly improved and expanded. This edition of the journal ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:53 GMT
The strategic challenge of climate change in eliminating poverty
This key sheet is part of a series aimed at DFID staff and development partners examining the impact of climate change on poverty, and exploring tools ...
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:39:32 GMT
Promoting regional trade and cooperation in Africa
This paper reports on a seminar held by the International Food and Agricultural Trade Policy Council on the implications and potential of regional trade ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:55 GMT
Using disaster management as part of adaptation to climate change
This key sheet is part of a series aimed at DFID staff and development partners examining the impact of climate change on poverty, and exploring tools ...
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:39:34 GMT
Information needs in planning for and reducing risks of climate change
This key sheet is part of a series aimed at DFID staff and development partners examining the impact of climate change on poverty, and exploring tools ...
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:39:37 GMT
Insurance as a means of spreading risk associated with climate change
This key sheet is part of a series aimed at DFID staff and development partners examining the impact of climate change on poverty, and exploring tools ...
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:39:39 GMT
Reproductive health managers need to play larger role in health sector reforms
This brief discusses the steps health managers need to take to ensure that reproductive health objectives are met within the wider aims of health sector ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:59 GMT
Exploiting health reforms to maximise benefits for sexual and reproductive health programmes
The policy areas of health system development and reproductive health have developed separately, with apparently little explicit overlap and dialogue. ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:59 GMT
Initial steps that developing countries can take in responding to climate change
This key sheet is part of a series aimed at DFID staff and development partners examining the impact of climate change on poverty and exploring tools ...
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:39:42 GMT
Impacts and policy implications of climate change in Africa
This key sheet is part of a series aimed at DFID staff and development partners examining the impact of climate change on poverty, and exploring tools ...
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:39:44 GMT
Impacts and policy implications of climate change in Asia
This key sheet is part of a series aimed at DFID staff and development partners examining the impact of climate change on poverty, and exploring tools ...
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:39:47 GMT
Impacts and policy implications of climate change in Latin America
This key sheet is part of a series aimed at DFID staff and development partners examining the impact of climate change on poverty, and exploring tools ...
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:39:50 GMT
International response to tackling the causes of climate change
This key sheet is part of a series aimed at DFID staff and development partners examining the impact of climate change on poverty, and exploring tools ...
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:39:53 GMT
Does health sector reform lead to improvements in reproductive health care delivery?
As countries stretch available resources to implement the reproductive health initiatives they agreed at Cairo, many are also undertaking sweeping health ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:58:04 GMT
Making all agricultural participant's voices heard
This paper discusses the latest issues in making all agricultural participant's voices count in formulating agricultural trade policy.The main points ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:58:05 GMT
Promoting a rights-based approach to women's sexual health
Women's reproductive rights are central to the more general debate on women's status that has taken place worldwide over the past ten years. In particular, ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:58:06 GMT
Climatic vulnerability of the Maasai pastoralists, Tanzania
The paper discusses human adaptation and vulnerability to climate variability, specifically focusing on the Maasai pastoralists of the Ngorongoro Conservation ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:58:07 GMT
Improved corporate accountability requires greater responsiveness to civil society stakeholders
This report presents findings from a conference examining how the corporate social responsibility and global governance agendas may be enhanced through ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:58:08 GMT
How will African agriculture deal with climate change?
This paper reports on a quantitative simulation to measure the possible implications of climate change in Africa. The simulation employs forecasts of ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:47:40 GMT
Climate change policy adaptations
Agricultural productivity and depending livelihoods are particularly vulnerable to climate change. This paper reviews the impacts of climate change on ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:35 GMT
Changes in fuel consumption and income in Indian households
This paper investigates the hypothesis that pollution first increases, but later decreases with economic growth, a relationship known as the environmental ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:35 GMT
How did structural reforms affect Latin American labour markets?
This chapter reviews the employment performance of the Latin American region during the 1990s in the context of the structural reforms that many countries ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:36 GMT
Would water privatisation have been a better option than partial reforms?
Following severe economic crisis in 1989-90, Peru embarked on a programme of market-oriented structural reforms which included a proposal to privatise ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:37 GMT
How do off-farm work opportunities affect income distribution?
Households in rural Peru allocate 35 per cent of their labour to economic activities other than working on their own farms, and 51 per cent of their net ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:37 GMT
Changes in the economic climate during the 1990s led to large increase in inequality
The macroeconomic regime in Argentina underwent major changes in the 1990s, including the introduction of the convertibility exchange rate regime; privatisation ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:38 GMT
Labor market in Egypt: a path to growth and development
The purpose of this paper is to reflect on current conditions in Egypt's labour market and to examine a number of existing opportunities to exploit in ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:40 GMT
Duration aspect of unemployment in Turkey
This paper examines the determinants of the probability of leaving unemployment in Turkey. The paper uses individual level unemployment duration data ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:41 GMT
How to reduce poverty and reach equitable distribution of income
[Document in Arabic] The paper aims to analyse the social safety net system in order to clarify the relationship between income distribution, growth and ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:42 GMT
What are the macro policies that can help Armenians out of poverty?
With the collapse of the Soviet Union and a centralised economy, Armenia has experienced a dramatic fall in living standards and a striking increase in ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:43 GMT
Climate change and agriculture in Senegal
The effects of climate change are likely to be greater in tropical and subtropical developing countries, owing to the greater importance of the primary ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:44 GMT
How can the Russian energy monopoly be efficiently restructured?
[The full text of this paper is in Russian language only.] This paper addresses the questions related to the regulation and reform of Russian energy monopoly ...
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:39:19 GMT
New provisions needed to enable young people to make informed choices about their sexual activity
This document reviews various studies on the sexual relations of young people in developing countries. Produced by the World Health Organization (WHO), ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:45 GMT
Safer sexual activity for young people: youth-friendly confidential health services are key
This document provides a snapshot of the sexual behaviour of young people around the world. Produced by Advocates for Youth, it argues that worldwide ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:46 GMT
Conceptual framework for planning and monitoring social development networks and partnerships
With a focus on US development institutions this paper addresses some of the key difficulties inherent in the donor-network relationship and programme ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:47 GMT
This paper focuses on the multilateral agricultural and related trade negotiations taking place under the auspices of the World Trade Organization (WTO). ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:48 GMT
Effective surveillance of risk behaviours key to improving HIV prevention strategies
There are numerous risk behaviours linked to the spread of the HIV virus, including low condom use, multiple sex partners, and needle sharing among drug ...
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:57:49 GMT
NGOs v the World Bank: who is the real champion of the poor?
In this short, polemical article, the author argues that NGO advocacy groups are acting against the interests of the poor and of international development ...
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:24:12 GMT
How will climate change affect Latin America?
This paper discusses the possible implications of climate change in Latin America. The paper focuses on a number of variables that will be affected by ...
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:42:37 GMT
DFID's position on the use of aid conditionality
This paper sets out the UK Government's position on effective aid partnerships. It presents a significantly new approach to building a successful partnership ...
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:36:24 GMT
How will climate change affect Asia?
This paper discusses the possible implications of climate change in Asia. The paper focuses on a number of variables that will be affected by climate ...
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:43:28 GMT
How will climate change affect Africa?
Africa is highly vulnerable to the various manifestations of climate change. This paper focuses on a number of variables that will be affected by climate ...
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:43:59 GMT
The country performance reviews summarised in this volume were conducted in 2003, The studies assess the performance of the countries' telecommunications ...
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:39:14 GMT
Eldis Development News [eldis.org]
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
Progress on Sustainability Assessments
Techniques for assessing economic, social and environmental impacts and integrating sustainability assessments into policy-making and national strategies were discussed at a Finnish workshop on 11 February 2009.
Thu Mar 12 14:48:06 CET 2009
2008 Annual Report on OECD Sustainable Development Work
Read all about the range of 2008 sustainable development work (economic, environment and social) in the OECD – statistics, analyses, policy discussions and more.
Fri Feb 13 00:00:00 CET 2009
Measuring Sustainable Development
A statistical approach to measuring sustainable development in a “capital framework” is described in this report. Sustainable development depends on maintaining adequate stocks of financial, produced, natural, human and social capital.
Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 CEST 2008
Conducting Sustainablility Assessments
A new publication presents the state-of-the-art in sustainability impact assessments, including how to identify the cross-cutting economic, environmental and social impacts of policies.
Wed Jul 02 00:00:00 CEST 2008
Education for Sustainable Development
A workshop on 11-12 September 2008 explored how the OECD can contribute to the development of strategies, curricula, and sustainable schools for the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014).
Fri Sep 12 15:58:52 CEST 2008
Gender and Sustainable Development
This brochure summarises the OECD's cross-cutting work on gender and aims to increase understanding of the role of women in maintaining the three pillars – economic, social and environmental – of sustainable development.
Thu Mar 06 00:00:00 CET 2008
OECD Sustainable Development [oecd.org]
Statistics: Rising trade flows confirmed in third quarter 2009
Merchandise trade volumes of the Group of seven (G7) countries grew in third quarter of 2009 after stabilising in the second but still were significantly below the levels of 2008.
Wed Jan 27 00:00:00 CET 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: Rising trade flows confirmed in third quarter 2009
Merchandise trade volumes of the Group of seven (G7) countries grew in third quarter of 2009 after stabilising in the second but still were significantly below the levels of 2008.
Wed Jan 27 00:00:00 CET 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: Rising trade flows confirmed in third quarter 2009
Merchandise trade volumes of the Group of seven (G7) countries grew in third quarter of 2009 after stabilising in the second but still were significantly below the levels of 2008.
Wed Jan 27 00:00:00 CET 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
Trade policy response to the global economic crisis
Global economic growth and trade are falling sharply. A prolonged recession is forecast in many countries. International trade policy measures to support open markets are needed now more than ever.
Tue Mar 03 12:44:51 CET 2009
OECD Trade [oecd.org]
Employment
Training: CAFS presents 2010 Courses
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:28:32 GMT
Job: Medair has a variety of vacancies available
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:49:30 GMT
Job: Tactical Tech seeks 2 Interns, UK
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:02:50 GMT
Job: Tearfund has a variety of vacancies available
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:38:04 GMT
Job: One World Trust seeks Intern - Accountability Principles for Research Organisations, UK
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:54:34 GMT
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:37:24 GMT
Job: World Vision seeks Operations Director, Thailand
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:36:31 GMT
Job: World Vision seeks Operations Director, Cambodia
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:37:01 GMT
Job: Dignitas International seeks Program Manager, Canada
Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:28:38 GMT
Job: Progressio seeks Good Governance Specialist, Zimbabwe
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:10:42 GMT
Job: Concern Worldwide seeks Programme Support Officer, DRC
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:10:53 GMT
Volunteer: Cultural Canvas has spaces for volunteers, Thailand
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:11:25 GMT
Job: ONE seeks Media Manager and an Office Manager, UK
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:11:31 GMT
Job: Mercy Corps has a variety of vacancies available
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:11:38 GMT
Job: LEAD seeks Network and Communications Manager, UK
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:11:47 GMT
Job: Progressio seeks Provincial Programme Adviser, Zimbabwe
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:11:52 GMT
Job: SIPRI seeks Director of the SIPRI China and Global Security Programme, Stockholm or Beijing
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:46:03 GMT
Job: Progressio seeks Policy Advocacy Development Adviser, Zimbabwe
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:54:57 GMT
Job: Lutheran World Relief seeks Proposal Coordinator, USA
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:48:40 GMT
Job: Mercy Corps has a variety of vacancies available
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:28:56 GMT
Job: Concern Worldwide seeks Country Director, Malawi
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:29:17 GMT
Job: Stop Corporate Abuse seeks Managing Director of Development - Fundraising, USA
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:09:30 GMT
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:17:59 GMT
Training: NGO Management School Switzerland presents 2010 course programme
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:18:04 GMT
Job:AREU seeks new Director, Afghanistan
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:01:05 GMT
Job: One World Trust seeks Chair of the Board of Trustees and Trustees, UK
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:01:10 GMT
Call for papers: Climate change and the sustainable management of water resources
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:01:22 GMT
Courses: IIRR have a variety of courses available
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:01:32 GMT
Job: ACDI/VOCA seeks Team Leader, Mali
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:01:42 GMT
Courses: Khanya-aicdd has a variety of courses avaialble
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:01:47 GMT
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