April 01

The Daily Maverick

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Mantashe vs Malema: a looming rupture

 Thanks to Ingrid Thomson for this.               

January 20

World's Indigenous People

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State of the World's Indigenous People

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The United Nations has launched its first publication on the State of the World’s Indigenous People. The report notes that the world’s 370 million indigenous peoples suffer from disproportionately, often exponentially, higher rates of poverty, health problems, crime and human rights abuses; stressing that self-determination and land rights are vital for their survival. Startling figures contained in report include:

  • In the United States, a Native American is 600 times more likely to contract tuberculosis and 62 per cent more likely to commit suicide than the general population.
  • In Australia, an indigenous child can expect to die 20 years earlier than his non-native compatriot. The life expectancy gap is also 20 years in Nepal, while in Guatemala it is 13 years and in New Zealand it is 11.
  • In parts of Ecuador, indigenous people have 30 times greater risk of throat cancer than the national average.
  • Worldwide, more than 50 per cent of indigenous adults suffer from Type 2 diabetes – a number predicted to rise.
    • Read more about the report and download a copy in full (pdf, 2860KB) from the website.
    October 21

    Comparative National Elections Project

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    The Comparative National Elections Project (CNEP) is a rich source of data on citizens, political communication and election campaigns worldwide. It comprises national election surveys conducted in over 19 nations since 1990. Users to the website can read information about the research and download many examples of datasets and questionnaires. Countries covered by the different surveys include Germany, Britain, the United States, Japan; Chile, Greece, Indonesia; South Africa; Spain and Uruguay. There is also a bibliography of associated publications and articles. Information on methodology and coverage is provided on the website. http://www.cnep.ics.ul.pt/

    From Intute.ac.uk

    June 29

    Web 2.0 And Foreign Policy

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    This useful blog is maintained by staff of the Foreign Policy magazine. It provides regular discussion and comment on how the Internet and web 2.0 technology is changing foreign policy and diplomacy. It includes timely discussion of the Internet and democracy, including coverage of the use of web 2.0 applications such as Facebook, Twitter and blogs by political activists during political crises and times of violence to communicate and organise protests. Other topics covered include cyber warfare, cyber security and the use of the Internet by the US department of State and other foreign policy government departments. The main emphasis is upon current materials; however some archived materials from early 2009 onwards can also be accessed. From Intute.ac.uk
    http://neteffect.foreignpolicy.com/
    June 11

    Terrorist Threat To South East Asia

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    Evolving terrorist threat to South East Asia: a net assessment
    This site provides free access to the full text of the book by P. Chalk et al published in June 2009 by RAND ISBN 978-0-8330-4658-1. The 266 page book assesses the risk of terrorism in South East Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines) and the implications for international security and American foreign policy in the region. It focuses upon the organizational structure, cohesion, and ideology of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), (a jihad group) and its strategies for provoking extremist violence. An appendix assesses the possible threat of terrorism in Cambodia. From Intute.ac.uk
    http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/2009/RAND_MG846.pdf
    December 12

    Innovation In Responding To Climate Change: Nanotechnology, Ocean Energy And Forestry

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    The United Nations University - Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) has issued a new report proposing developments in nanotechnology, ocean energy and forestry as potential solutions in responding to climate change. The report questions why innovations in these areas have not yet reached the stage of mass commercialization (summary, full-text).

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    October 28

    State Of The World's Cities 2008/2009. UN Habitat

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    The United Nations Human Settlements Programme’s (UN-HABITAT) has released its annual flagship report, the State of the World’s Cities 2008/9: Harmonious Cities (sales publication, full text link not available). According to the summary, the report finds that as "cities grow in size and population, harmony among the spatial, social and environmental aspects of a city and between their inhabitants becomes of paramount importance. This harmony hinges on two key pillars: equity and sustainability."

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    September 29

    Next Left Blog, The Fabian Society

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    Next left blog from the Fabian Society
    This political blog is maintained by staff and researchers of the leading left of centre think tank the Fabian Society. They include discussions of British elections, political events and thpersonalities and policies. There is a special interest in discussion of the British labour Party and its conferences. Materials are archived from 2008 onwards. Intute.ac.uk
    http://www.nextleft.org/
    June 03

    HIV/AIDS Interventions. WHO And UNICEF

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    A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), and the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), Towards Universal Access: Scaling up Priority HIV/AIDS Interventions in the Health Sector, has been issued (full text, pdf, 5.12 MB). According to the WHO press release, nearly 3 million people were receiving treatment with antiretroviral therapy in low- and middle-income countries by the end of 2007—a more than seven-fold increase over four years.

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    June 03

    Children And AIDS. UNICEF

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    Children and AIDS: Country fact sheets
    This companion volume to Children and AIDS: Second stocktaking report presents statistical data for 157 countries and territories.

     


    Children and AIDS: Second stocktaking report
    This report reviews advances made over the past year or so in four areas where HIV and AIDS affect children. It finds that most countries have made important gains in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV and in paediatric treatment. Some countries have made progress towards HIV prevention goals, and more AIDS-affected children are benefiting from protection, care and support services. But much more remains to be done. The report also explains the need for improved norms, standards and guidelines to ensure effective implementation of programmes.
    May 30

    Criminal Accountability Of UN Personnel

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    The Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on criminal accountability of United Nations officials and experts on mission has been issued (A/62/54). The report covers the first session of the committee, established by General Assembly resolution 61/29.

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