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- Trade Justice Now! [pdf]
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The March/April 2009 update from the Pacific Network on Globalisation. Trade Justice Now is a monthly e-newsletter providing analysis on trade and globalisation issues in the Pacific.
http://www.dev-zone.org/downloads/Trade_Justice_Now_Jan.pdf
(Added: Fri Apr 17 2009 Hits: 34)
- Turkey and Armenia: Opening Minds, Opening Borders
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This Crisis Group Report looks at the Turkey-Armenia despute and argues that both countries "should seize [the] opportunity yet to normalise relations, work on a new approach to shared history and open a European border that for nearly a century has been hostage to conflict." - this comes as a decade of academic and civil society outreach has laid the foundations for what is now intense official engagement between the governments. (Crisis Group 14 April 2009)
http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?id=6053&l=1
(Added: Fri Apr 17 2009 Hits: 26)
- Social Services Policies and Family Well-being in the Asian and Pacific Region [PDF 529KB]
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Family structure, functions and values are experiencing unprecedented changes in Asia and the Pacific. However, there is often an absence of a family perspective in social policymaking in general and in social protection policymaking in particular. Against this background, ESCAP launched in 2007 a project entitled 'Enhancing policies on social services in support of family well-being in Asia and the Pacific'. It aimed to provide governments and other relevant stakeholders in the region with innovative approaches to strengthen family well-being through enhanced policies for the provision of social protection and the effective delivery of social services. Produced as a bi-product of the project, the publication contains a regional overview of changing features of family and existing social protection schemes and services to strengthening family.(UNESCAP, February 2009)
http://www.unescap.org/esid/publications/2525.pdf
(Added: Fri Apr 03 2009 Hits: 102)
- Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2009 Analyses Triple Threats to Region, Proposes Solutions
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Addressing triple threats to development -discusses three crises that threaten the development process in Asia-Pacific -evaluates their differential impact across countries and sub regions -identifies key policy responses for the short- and long-term. (UNESCAP, 2009)
http://www.unescap.org/survey2009/
(Added: Thu Apr 02 2009 Hits: 96)
- Pacific Regional Trade and Economic Cooperation: Joint Baseline and Gap Analysis [PDF 1140KB]
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A report for the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat into the impact of potential trade agreements in the Pacific region. (Nathan Associates Inc. December 2007)
(Added: Wed Apr 01 2009 Hits: 50)
- Cluster Munitions in the Asia-Pacific Region [PDF 225KB]
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Cluster Munition Coalition Fact Sheet Prepared by Human Rights Watch. A total of seven countries in the Asia-Pacific region are known to produce cluster munitions. Aside from Europe, this is the largest regional concentration of producing countries. Cluster munitions have been used in Afghanistan, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. At least 11 countries in the region are known to currently stockpile the weapon. A total of 16 states from the Asia-Pacific region agreed to adopt the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) in Dublin on May 30, 2008.(Human Rights Watch, October 2008)
http://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/related_material/ClusterFactSheet_Asia.pdf
(Added: Mon Dec 01 2008 Hits: 83)
- Tau Gagana Tokelau: Language learning site
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Tau Gagana Tokelau is an accessible, easy-to-follow, engaging and compelling language guide, encouraging our families young and old to take part in the process of reviving a language
http://www.learntokelau.co.nz/
(Added: Fri Oct 03 2008 Hits: 133)
- Achieving growth in the Pacific islands: an introduction [pdf]
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From the World Institute for Development Economics Research, United Nations University. An economic development focus on the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) of the Pacific
http://peb.anu.edu.au/pdf/PEB23-2-FOCUSMcGillivray,Naude,Santos-Paulino.pdf
(Added: Thu Sep 25 2008 Hits: 175)
- Enhancing the agricultural sector in Pacific island economies [pdf]
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Agriculture continues to play an important role in the growth and development of most Pacific island countries. With increasing populations and desire for higher incomes, the island countries will have to increase agricultural production, especially the Micronesian and Melanesian countries. In most countries, increases in agricultural production can be gained by increases in land area under agriculture, or by increasing efficiency and productivity. In this paper, we examine how selected Pacific island countries have measured up with respect to raising efficiency. Results reveal that efficiency levels in the four countries have not changed over the past four decades.(Mahendra Reddy, Pacific Economic Bulletin, 2007)
http://peb.anu.edu.au/pdf/PEB22-3-reddy.pdf
(Added: Thu Sep 04 2008 Hits: 124)
- Market Survey of Subnational Finance in Asia and the Pacific [pdf]
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The purpose of this paper is to examine and report on the magnitude of the market for subnational finance in Asia and the Pacific. The analysis includes an assessment of the size, character and constraints of the market. The work is limited to inference from relevant research, calculation of indicative market size, and a summary of actual results to date and feedback from the market (ADB, 2008).
http://www.adb.org/Documents/Papers/Market-Survey-Subnational-Finance/market-survery.pdf
(Added: Fri Aug 08 2008 Hits: 103)
- Mutual Legal Assistance, Extradition and Recovery of the Proceeds of Corruption in Asia and the Pacific [pdf]
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This book which comes with a CD ROM is the final report of the thematic review conducted by the ADB/OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and the Pacific covering 27 member countries and jurisdictions. It highlights the strengths and weaknesses of existing regulatory models, policies, and practices; provides policy makers with recommendations to strengthen existing frameworks; and outlines policy options to implement these recommendations (ADB, 2008).
(Added: Fri Aug 08 2008 Hits: 102)
- The State of Asia-Pacific's Children 2008 [pdf]
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The State of Asia-Pacific's Children 2008 is a regional edition of UNICEF's The State of the World's Children 2008 report. Complementary to the global report, it examines child survival in Asia-Pacific and highlights the need to place child health at the heart of the region's development and human rights agenda. It also outlines programmes, policies and partnerships that can accelerate progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (UNICEF, May 2008).
http://www.unicef.org/publications/files/SOAPC_2008_080408.pdf
(Added: Fri Aug 08 2008 Hits: 147)
- A Time Bomb Lies Buried: Fiji's Road to Independence, 1960-1970
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This ANU publication by Brij V. Lal 'discusses the debates which took place in Suva and London as well as the politics and processes which led Fiji to independence in 1970 after 96 years of colonial rule. It provides an essential background to understanding the crises and convulsions which have haunted Fiji ever since in its search for a constitutional settlement for its multiethnic population.'
http://epress.anu.edu.au/ssgm/time_bomb/pdf/whole_book.pdf
(Added: Wed Jul 02 2008 Hits: 121)
- Politics and State Building in Solomon Islands
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This ANU publication edited by Sinclair Dinnen and Stewart Firth 'examines a crisis moment in recent Solomon Islands history. Contributors examine what happened when unrest engulfed the capital of the small Melanesian country in the aftermath of the 2006 national elections, and consider what these events show about the Solomon Islands political system, the influence of Asian interests in business and politics, and why the crisis is best understood in the context of the country's volatile blend of traditional and modern politics.'
http://epress.anu.edu.au/solomon_islands/pdf/whole_book.pdf
(Added: Wed Jul 02 2008 Hits: 114)
- Children as active citizens: a policy and programme guide
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Commitment and obligations for children's civil rights and civic engagement in East Asia and the Pacific.This investigates issues such as what is citizenship, the obligations of governments in ensuring civic rights for children and how they can be promoted through active citizenship (Child Rights Information Network, 2008).
http://www.crin.org/docs/JT_active_citizens.pdf
(Added: Fri Jun 27 2008 Hits: 166)
- Asia Pacific Security Survey 2008 Report
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This East West Centre report explores Asia Pacific regional security risks and is based on a survey completed by 126 regional security analysts.
http://www.eastwestcenter.org/fileadmin/stored/pdfs/apss2008_1.pdf
(Added: Tue Jun 24 2008 Hits: 195)
- "Harvesting the Heavens" Guidelines for Rainwater Harvesting in Pacific Island Countires [pdf]
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Rainwater harvesting has not been given the attention it deserves and is often looked at as a last resort. It can be used as a backup and a supplementary source for conventional water supplies. The implementation of a demonstration project on Rainwater Harvesting in the Pacific resulted in many lessons learned which were used to prepare the Guidelines on Rainwater Harvesting for Pacific island countries.(UNEP, 2005)
http://www.sopac.org/data/virlib/JC/JC0178.pdf
(Added: Mon Jun 23 2008 Modified: Wed Dec 00 0 Hits: 163)
- Indonesia: Communal Tensions In Papua
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This report by the International Crisis Group explores emerging tensions between Christian and Muslim communities within Indonesian controlled Papua.
(Added: Mon Jun 23 2008 Hits: 152)
- A Future Within Reach:
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This is the third in a series of regional reports on the Millennium Development Goals in the Asia-Pacific region. It assesses the prospects of reaching the goals and targets, highlighting the potential gaps and indicating how these can be filled. It also looks at the potential for adding value to national initiatives through broader international partnerships through which the United Nations and other international organizations 'deliver as one'.
http://www.mdgasiapacific.org/files/shared_folder/documents/A-Future-Within-Reach-2008.pdf
(Added: Wed Jun 11 2008 Hits: 180)
- A Tale of Two Samoas
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Although they share a name, the two Samoas are heading off on two very different paths. The prospect of unification is becoming increasingly unlikely.
http://www.fpif.org/fpiftxt/5242
(Added: Tue May 27 2008 Hits: 234)
- Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific 2007
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The monitoring of social, economic and environmental development requires the use of data that is comparable across countries and over time. This is realized in the 2007 edition of the Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP, 2008)
http://www.unescap.org/stat/data/syb2007/index.asp
(Added: Fri May 23 2008 Hits: 209)
- SI Development Updates - SIDU
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Site with regularly updated events, news and updates on development issues in Solomon Islands. At SIDU the goal is to provide more context and background linkage to Solomon Islands development related news, than is currently available in online media, without sacrificing balance and timeliness. SIDU welcomes feedback and comments, as they are key to improving relevance and reach of the site.
http://dev-updates.blogspot.com/
(Added: Wed May 14 2008 Modified: Tue Sep 23 2008 Hits: 148)
- Cool Investing: Making Your Money Work for Change
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Through the money you deposit in your bank accounts, trust funds, GICs or retirement funds, money is being invested in your name. You have the right (and some would argue, obligation) to ensure that that money you've entrusted to financial managers and institutions is being invested in ways you feel comfortable about (Pacific People's Partnership)
http://www.pacificpeoplespartnership.org/coolinvesting.html
(Added: Tue Dec 11 2007 Modified: Wed Dec 00 0 Hits: 213)
- The Responsible Tourist Checklist
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Here are a few things that you can do to lighten your step, deepen your experience, and be a responsible visitor - one that would be welcome back to the Pacific again (Pacific People's Partnership).
http://www.pacificpeoplespartnership.org/responsibletourist.html
(Added: Tue Dec 11 2007 Modified: Wed Dec 00 0 Hits: 252)
- Using Your Consumer Power: How to Shop Ethically
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What does it mean to be a consumer in an increasingly globalized world? It means you have POWER! Power to affect change with every purchasing decision you make (Pacific People's Partnership).
http://www.pacificpeoplespartnership.org/responsibleinvesting.html
(Added: Tue Dec 11 2007 Modified: Wed Oct 01 2008 Hits: 273)
- Joint Declaration on Aid Effectiveness between Tonga and development partners
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The Government of Tonga and the Development Partners of Tonga (NZAID, AusAID and the Asian Development Bank) have expressed their commitment to effective implementation of the Government of Tonga's Strategic Development Plan (SDP 8), in accordance with the principles of the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness and their respective policies on poverty elimination, broad-based growth and private sector development.
(Added: Thu Nov 08 2007 Hits: 312)
- Food Security and Climate Change in the South Pacific
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Pacific Islanders traditional and robust local food production has significantly been eroded with urbanisation and cheap, poor quality food imports. Climate change will increase threats to food security, through its impacts on food production, health, infrastructure, the ability of countries to import food, and the ability of households to purchase food (Pacific Ecologist, 2007).
http://www.pacificecologist.org/archive/14/food-security-climate-change.pdf
(Added: Tue Oct 16 2007 Modified: Wed Dec 00 0 Hits: 376)
- Pacific Regional CSO Forum
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Pacific Regional CSO Forum 12-15 October 2007, Tonga. The representatives of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) of seventeen Pacific nations met in Tonga to discuss the Pacific Plan
http://www.oxfam.org.nz/imgs/whatwedo/mtf/cso%2007%20forum%20communique.pdf
(Added: Tue Oct 16 2007 Hits: 313)
- Millennium Development Goals: Progress in Asia and the Pacific 2007
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The latest report from from the ADB and UNDP on progress in Asia and the Pacific towards the Millennium Development Goals. The report finds that in many areas Asia and the Pacific are on course to meet the 2015 targets (UN, 2007).
http://www.adb.org/Documents/Reports/MDG-Update-2007/MDG-Update-2007.pdf
(Added: Fri Oct 12 2007 Hits: 383)
- Timor Leste: Taking turns
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UNDER the slogan "We liberated the country...now we liberate the people," Xanana Gusmao is campaigning tirelessly for Timor-Leste's first parliamentary election on June 30th. Mr Gusmao, leader of the resistance to Indonesian rule, was president from independence in 2002 until last month. That post is now filled by Jose Ramos-Horta, a Nobel peace-prize winner for his work in the exiled resistance. In the presidential election he easily defeated the candidate of the ruling party, Fretilin. Mr Gusmao now wants to succeed his old ally as prime minister (The Economist, 21 June 2007).
http://www.economist.com/world/asia/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9370223
(Added: Tue Jun 26 2007 Hits: 354)
- ADB: 40 years of debt, poverty and ecological plunder: Peoples statement on the 40th ADB AGM, Kyoto
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This article is the voice of representatives from communities and civil society organisations from more than 20 countries. They reject the institution of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and reiterate their opposition at the 40th Annual Governors Meeting. The ADB plans to continue to aggressively promote neoliberal economic policies on the people of the Asia Pacific region and facilitate profitable investments for its shareholders and private capital (Focus on the Global South, 7 May 2007).
http://focusweb.org/adb-40-years-of-debt-poverty-and-ecological-plunder.html?Itemid=1
(Added: Wed Jun 06 2007 Modified: Tue Sep 23 2008 Hits: 481)
