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The History of the Geneva International Academic Network Now Available
Les liaisons fructueuses. Des rencontres insolites de disciplines et d'institutions : l'aventure du Réseau universitaire international de Genève à l'aube du XXIe siècle.
Edited by Randall Harbour and Edouard Dommen (texts in English and French),...
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Director of Swiss Network for International Studies Named - 18.03.2008
Dr. Tobias Haller has been nominated Director of the Swiss Network for International Studies (the Réseau) and took up his duties at the beginning of March 2008. Dr. Haller has been a senior lecturer at the Department of Social Anthropology of the...
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New Publications on Urban Violence and Security Policies – 21.02.2008
The research team of the project "Urban Violence and Security Policies", coordinated by the Urban Sociology Laboratory (LaSUR) of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) and carried out in collaboration with UN-HABITAT and the...
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New Publication: "Microfinance and Public Policy - Outreach, Performance and Efficiency" – 12.01.2008
The GIAN-supported project "Microfinance and Public Policy", coordinated by the International Labour Organisation in partnership with the University of Geneva, the Graduate Institute of Development Studies and the University of Cambridge, aimed at...
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Armed Non-State Actors and Landmines – Release of the Third Report – 04.01.2008
The GIAN-supported research team of the project "Involvement of Armed Non-State Actors (NSAs) in the Landmine Problem" has released its third and final report entitled "Towards a Holistic Approach to Armed Non-State Actors?", which was presented in...
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International Migrants Day, 18th December 2007: GIAN Support to Research Projects on Migrations – 18.12.2007
Migration is one of the defining global issues of the 21st century. The GIAN supports various research projects linked to the question of migration, approaching the issue from various perspectives: economic, security, humanitarian, cultural, as well...
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African Media Coverage of GIAN-supported Research Project – 14.12.2007
A GIAN-supported research project designed to support developing country researchers in owning and exploiting health research results has been widely covered by international medias, in particular in Africa. The research team has developed a...
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International Mountain Day, 11 December 2007: GIAN Support to Research Projects on Climate Change - 11.12.2007
Natural disasters due to climate change are one of the major challenges which the international community will have to face in the next decades. In this regard, the GIAN supports various research projects which aim at better understanding these...
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Research Projects on Human Rights - Human Rights Day on 10th December 2007 – 10.12.2007
The GIAN supports various research projects which relating to human rights that analyse this theme from diverse perspectives: rights and mental health, housing right, migrants' rights, gender dimensions in human rights, elder abuse, etc. The Human...
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Words and Language: A Novel Approach to Research – 09.10.2007
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Le langage est souvent marqué par des ambiguïtés conceptuelles et terminologiques qui sont des obstacles à la compréhension des enjeux mais également à l’action des décideurs et des praticiens. Dans cette...
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GIAN Book, Experiences and Taking Stock of Activities – 28.09.2007
Before its disappearance at the end of 2007, the GIAN is writing a book on its activities. Various accounts will highlight this academic and political project as well as the experiences of the research teams. Wishing to allow those involved express...
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Migration Issues in the 21st Century: GIAN Support to Research Projects – 25.09.2007
Since migration is considered one of the defining global issues of the 21st century, the GIAN supports various research projects that are linked to the migration thematic. These projects approach this issue from the economic, security, humanitarian,...
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"International Geneva Peacebuilding Guide" – 13.09.07
In early 2006 the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), with the financial support of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, launched a project entitled “The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission and International Geneva”. In July...
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Promoting Decent Work in Construction and Related Services: The Key Role of Local Authorities. New Research Results – 10.09.2007
What is decent work? Does it differ from a well-paid job, or a safe working environment? Does it deal with conventional characteristics of employment in both the formal and the informal sector? How can local authorities promote decent work? This...
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Human Genetic Databases: Guidelines on Biobanks: Emerging Consensus and Unresolved Controversies – 05.09.2007
This paper presents a comparative analysis of twenty-seven policies on biobanks. The paper is structured around the three separate stages of the biobanking process (collection, storage and use of both human biological samples and data) and for each...
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Research Results: Mental Health, Human Rights and Legislation. WHO Resource Book now available in French, Arabic, German, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and English – 04.09.2007
This Resource Book resulting from the GIAN-supported project "Mental Health, Human Rights and Legislation," aims to assist countries in drafting, adopting and implementing legislation that takes into consideration the needs of persons suffering from...
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New Research Results: Multi-Stakeholder Guidelines on Mega-Events and the Protection and Promotion of Housing Rights – 31.08.2007
While the Olympic Games and other mega-events act as a catalyst for peace, dialogue and development, in some instances the preparation of such events has resulted in people losing their homes, facing increased poverty, vulnerability and insecurity....
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New "Small Grants": GIAN Approves Eight Research Projects – 30.07.2007
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En raison de la fermeture du RUIG à la fin 2007, le délai pour le dépôt des dernières propositions de "Small Grants" a été fixé au 30 juin 2007. Seize projets sont parvenus au RUIG avant cette date et après...
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New Research Results: The Development Potential of Trans-National Migrants in the Health Sector in Geneva: Research on Subsaharian Africa – 28.08.2007
This research analyses the contribution of trans-national migrants working in the health sector in Switzerland (Geneva) to development in their countries of origin. The project aims to inform political decision-makers on the tools and programmes...
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Angeline Fankhauser President of the GIAN Foundation Board - 19.07.2007
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A la suite du décès de M. Jean-Marie Dufour, Mme Angeline Fankhauser a été nommée Présidente ad interim du Conseil de Fondation du Réseau universitaire international de Genève (RUIG). Mme Fankhauser,...
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The WTO Dispute Settlement System and Developing Countries: Publication of Three Studies - 13.07.2007
This GIAN-supported, ICTSD-coordinated project, designed to assist developing countries in applying available strategies to defend their trade rights via the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) Dispute Settlement System, has released the following...
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President of GIAN Foundation Board Has Passed Away - 08.07.2007
The Foundation Board, the Scientific Committee, the Executive Secretary and the staff of the Geneva International Academic Network (GIAN) regret to inform you of the death of
Mr Jean-Marie Dufour, President of the Foundation Board
With...
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Deadline for "Small Grant" requests set for 30 June 2007 – 14.06.07
Due to the closure of the GIAN at the end of 2007, the deadline for Small Grant requests has been set for 30 June 2007. It is possible that this programme will be revived in 2008 by the Swiss Network for International Studies in Geneva which is to...
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International Media Coverage of GIAN-supported Research Project – 06.06.2007
A Media Conference took place on 5 June 2007 in Geneva to launch "Fair Play for Housing Rights: Mega-Events, Olympic Games and Housing Rights", a research project funded by the GIAN. This critical study of seven past and future Olympic host cities...
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Research Results: The Olympic Games and Forced Evictions - A Study of Seven Past and Future Host Cities - 05.06.2007
A mega event can have a significant impact upon the enjoyment of housing rights for many of the city’s inhabitants. When cities prepare to host large-scale events such as major sporting, cultural or political gatherings, people are displaced, often...
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New "Small Grant": Audiovisual Memory of Senegalese Migration – 08.05.07
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Ce projet de Small Grant a été développé grâce à une collaboration entre le Département de sociologie de l’Unige, l’Unité psychosociale et d’intégration culturelle de l’OIM et la Section migrations...
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New "Small Grant": Development of Geographical Tools to Help Manage Complex Emergencies – 20.04.07
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Ce projet de Small Grant, mené conjointement par l'Université de Genève et l'UNHCR, a pour ambition principale l’amélioration de la gestion des crises humanitaires où des populations ont fui leurs lieux de...
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Globalization, Migration and Human Rights: New Publication Available – 11.04.07
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Ce projet de recherche soutenu par le RUIG a réuni durant deux ans 46 chercheurs provenant de diverses disciplines et régions du monde. Les chercheurs ont intégré une donnée essentielle souvent déniée de la...
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New "Small Grant": Negotiating Alternative Trade Regimes in Latin America – 30.03.07
Trade integration initiatives are multiplying in the Americas. The free trade areas spearheaded by the United States are confronted with a more "alter-globalisation" agenda in the form of the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA). Does the...
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Aconcagua to ... Zimbabwe: Research on the GIAN's Website – 14.03.2007
The "Research" section of the GIAN's website has been redesigned and improved. The major changes concern the "Research Projects and Outputs" subsection: in addition to using the internal search engine, it is now possible to use the different links...
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New "Small Grant": Certificate of Advanced Studies in Environmental Diplomacy 2007 – 28.02.07
The United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the University of Geneva have developed an Environmental Diplomacy Training Programme within the framework of the Geneva...
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International Virtual Workshop on Social Protection, 5 - 31 March 2007 – 22.02.07
The ILO/STEP Programme and the Learning and Teaching Technologies Unit (TECFA) of the University of Geneva, with the support of the GIAN, are currently organising an International Virtual Workshop (V@W) that builds on the World Conference "Social...
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New "Small Grant": a Training Module on Ethics in Public Health Research Approved by the GIAN – 05.01.07
Public health research is carried out in increasingly complex and challenging environments. Such research while having the potential to benefit communities and populations also has the possibility of harming individuals who take part in this...
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New "Small Grant": Media21 - a Training Programme in Global Journalism in Geneva - 06.12.06
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Genève est un centre de gouvernance mondiale où sont discutés une grande partie des enjeux cruciaux de la planète: santé, commerce, climat, eau, efforts de paix, migrations, humanitaire, droits de l’homme,...
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Armed Non-State Actors and Landmines: Volume II Now Available - 24.11.06
At the global level, current and former non-state actors (NSAs) are contributing to humanitarian mine action, understood as activities which aim to reduce the social, economic and environmental impact of landmines and unexploded ordnance. The...
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New "Small Grant": Development of an Environmental Diplomacy Training Programme – 16.11.06
During the last twenty years, growing environmental awareness world-wide has resulted in the development of a number of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs). Even though this impressive "body" of environmental law has been signed and...
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Water Resources from Glaciers - New Website Online 26.10.06
It appears that glaciers and perennial snow covers are melting and retreating as a consequence of climatic variations. As water availability from highly glacierised basins decreases down valley, populations will increasingly be in competition for...
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Nobel Peace Prize 2006 Goes to Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank – 14.10.06
Experts on microfinance, Prof. Edouard Dommen, President of the GIAN's Scientific Committee and Dr Bernd Balkenhol of the International Labour Office comment on the benefits of microfinance institutions (MFIs). They explain that while the poor...
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Marine Turtles, A Common Heritage of Humankind: Web Site of a Unique Research Project – 27.09.06
The project "Marine Turtles", begun in late 2005, is the GIAN-supported project where the term "action-oriented research" finds its most original expression.
Although the research is still in an early phase, the GIAN has elected to make the...
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Small Grant Approved: Converging Efforts for Social Protection and Inclusion from a Global Perspective - 19.09.06
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Le RUIG approuve le financement pour une plate-forme virtuelle qui réunit décideurs et experts de la protection sociale. Le projet vise à mettre en place une dynamique d’échanges durable autour des...
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The GIAN Approves Eleven Research Projects – 19.09.06
The Geneva International Academic Network (RUIG-GIAN) has approved, in the framework of its sixth annual tendering procedure, eleven projects presented by multidisciplinary research teams. Researchers include academics from the University of Geneva,...
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Africa@home – Extensive Press Coverage for GIAN-Supported Project – 22.08.06
Information on the GIAN-supported project Africa@home has made it several times around the earth. Newspapers and journals such as the Economist, Frankfurter Allgemeine, and National Geographic, as well as the Tribune de Genève, have spread the...
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Small Grant Approved: Strengthening Decision-Making Tools for Disaster Risk Reduction – 21.08.06
GIAN Approves Funding for a Comparative Case Study from Northern Pakistan.
A project coordinated by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in collaboration with the Graduate Institute of Development Studies (GIDS), the...
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Press Release: Volunteer Computing for African Humanitarian Causes - 13.07.06
Your PC Can Save Lives in Africa.
Geneva, 13 July 2006 – While you are sending an email or surfing the web, your computer could be helping to tackle one of Africa’s greatest humanitarian challenges, malaria. Africa@home, a project funded by the...
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Small Grant Approved: Interpreting in Zones of Crisis and War – 11.07.06
GIAN Approves Funding for a Distance-Learning Programme for Interpreters in Crisis Situations. A project coordinated by the School of Translation and Interpretation of the University of Geneva (ETI), in collaboration with the International Committee...
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Small Grant Approved: Seminar on the UN Human Rights Council – 07.07.06
GIAN approves funding for seminar on the Human Rights Council to be held in July 2006.
A project coordinated by the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA), in collaboration with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human...
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Academic Pole in Geneva: Experiences Gleaned from a few US Universities - 19.05.06
How is research in international relations and cooperation with international organisations organised in American universities?
In June 2005, the Executive Secretary of the GIAN visited several prestigious US universities (Brown, City University...
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Genetic Databases: Towards a Global Ethical Framework: Experts' Consultation Meeting - 01.05.06
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the University of Geneva's Institute of Biomedical Ethics will hold an experts' consultation meeting on the GIAN-supported project "Genetic Databases: Towards a Global Ethical Framework", on 8 – 9 May 2006 at...
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Call for Proposals 2006 Closed - 27.04.06
The deadline for the reception of projects in the framework of the GIAN’s sixth annual Call for Proposals was 26 April 2006. Some thirty project proposals were submitted. We are pleased to note that the project proposals cover a large spectrum of...
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The GIAN's 2005 Annual Report Now Available – 03.03.06
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En 2005, le RUIG a poursuivi sa mission de promotion de collaborations entre le monde universitaire et celui des organisations internationales dans le cadre de projets de recherche. Plusieurs projets...
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Modifications to the "Small Grant" Programme Regulations – 03.03.06
At its session of 3 March 2006, the GIAN's Foundation Board modified the regulations pertaining to its "Small Grants" programme. As a number of worthwhile "Small Grants" proposals were unable to pass the selection process due to the "urgency"...
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Humanitarian Negotiations - "Le Temps" - 26.01.06
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Deborah Mancini-Griffoli et André Picot ont systématisé les réponses à apporter dans les situations de crise.
Un manuel pour négocier l'accès humanitaire sur le terrain
Les récentes images...
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Une enquête sur la microfinance pour orienter les bailleurs de fonds - L'Agefi, 01.12.05
L’éditorial de "L’Agefi" du 4 novembre sur le thème de la microfinance nécessite quelques clarifications.
La recherche mise en question est menée conjointement par le BIT, l’Université de Genève, l’Institut universitaire d’études du développement...
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Mental Health and Human Rights - Project Approved by the GIAN in 2002 - 01.12.05
End Human Rights Violations Against People with Mental Health Disorders
December 10: International Human Rights Day
www.who.int
Geneva - The World Health Organization (WHO) is dedicating International Human Rights Day, 10 December, to people with...
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La maltraitance chez les aînés sera bientôt traquée - 01.12.05
RECHERCHE - L'OMS et le Centre de gérontologie de l'Université ont présenté hier un nouvel outil de suspicion et de prévention d'abus.
Dès cette fin d'année ou au début de la prochaine, un questionnaire devrait être mis à disposition des...
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Agir contre la maltraitance des aînés, c'est leur redonner une dignité - 23.11.05
La maltraitance des personnes âgées est dans nos sociétés un phénomène malheureusement répandu, quoique largement occulté. Tout au plus est-il porté à l'attention du public lors d'excès graves, alors que l'on suppose que les personnes âgées...
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Daniel Mange and Martine Rahier Join the Scientific Committee - 22.11.05
The Geneva International Academic Network (RUIG-GIAN) is pleased to announce that two scholars of international stature will be joining its Scientific Committee:
Mr Daniel Mange is Honorary Professor at the School of Computer and Communication...
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Elder Abuse and Neglect - Press release 20.11.05
Elder Abuse and Neglect: Opening Pandora’s Box.
Global Prevention and Intervention Strategies for an Under-Reported Phenomenon.
Until very recently elder abuse, the mistreatment of older people, had been a social problem hidden from the public...
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Work in Crisis Situations - 17.11.05
Decent Work to Rebuild Lives and Livelihoods after Crisis.
Tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, wars and conflicts shatter lives and livelihoods. During and after the immediate humanitarian intervention, rebuilding lives and livelihoods through...
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Call for Project Proposals 2006 - 16.11.05
The GIAN invites interested parties to submit project proposals that include a strong research component in the framework of its annual tendering procedure. A minimum funding package of CHF 1.8 million will be available in 2006 for projects that are...
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The GIAN Concludes its 2005 Tendering Procedure - 15.11.05
The GIAN Concludes its 2005 Tendering Procedure.
The Geneva International Academic Network (RUIG-GIAN) has approved, in the framework of its fifth Annual Tendering Procedure, eight projects presented by multidisciplinary research teams....
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L’eau: source d'une fructueuse collaboration internationale - 15.11.05
Le travail en réseau est une formidable occasion de comparer les différentes solutions à un problème d’envergure... et d’élargir le réseau de collaborations internationales. Des géographes de l’UNIL l’ont expérimenté au sein du Réseau universitaire...
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Ceremony for the recipients of GIAN grants in 2005 - 12.11.05
The GIAN has the pleasure of inviting you to a ceremony for the recipients of GIAN grants in 2005.
On 22 November 2005, at 11:00 am, at the Villa Rigot, avenue de la Paix 9, Geneva (guaranteed parking at the Villa Rigot, near the Place des...
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Mikrofinanz: Keine Goldmine, aber die Rettung von Existenzgrundlagen - 22.10.05
2005 ist das UNO-Jahr des Mikrokredits: www.yearofmicrocredit.org. Die Mikrofinanz wird vielerorts als Patentlösung für die Linderung von Armut und Entwicklungsförderung gesehen. Man hört nur allzu oft von einträglichen Aktivitäten und beinahe...
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Humanitarian Negociation - "UN Special" the 20.10.05
"Humanitarian Negotiation: A Handbook for Securing Access, Assistance and Protection for Civilians in Armed Conflicts", How many humanitarian workers have walked empty-handed out of a government office, emerged frustrated from a long meeting with...
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Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers - 18.10.05
GIAN finances a Joint United Nations Economic Commission for Europe / University of Geneva Environment Research Team
A joint United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) - University of Geneva environmental research team has just been...
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Urban Insecurity - "24 Heures" the 15.10.05
URBANISME Le sociologue vaudois Yves Pedrazzini a étudié les aménagements de Bogota et de Barcelone. Le sentiment d'insécurité n'est pas là où on le croit.
La violence des villes en question
Réaménage-t-on une ville pour la gloire de...
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Inequalities and Violence - "Le Courrier" the 6.10.05
L'OMCT s'attaque aux causes structurelles de la violence
COLLOQUE Selon une étude de l'Organisation mondiale contre la torture (OMCT), les atteintes aux droits de l'homme découlent de plus en plus souvent d'inégalités sociales. Une évolution que...
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The Project "Intellectual Property to Support Health Research Institutions in Developing Countries" Attracts Media Attention – 4 October 2005
The objective of the project is to analyse current practices in developing countries and take concrete steps to help health researchers from those countries improve their research capacity and benefit more directly from the results.
This topic...
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