Catégorie : Civil Society

Society for rural development

A society based on humanitarian, democratic values and ecologically balanced habitat. A society where every person can live in justice, dignity and freedom. Equal opportunities are available for all to live a peaceful life. A society where every human being is honored without any discrimination based on caste, class, creed, color, religion or gender. (Homepage/Our Vision).

Focus Areas: Women’s Empowerment; Environment; Prevention on HIV/AIDS;
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Address: Gram Bharati Samiti GBS, Mr. B.S. Kusum, Amber Bhawan, Amber, Jaipur – 302 028, India;
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The National Academies perform an unparalleled public service by bringing together committees of experts in all areas of scientific and technological endeavor. These experts serve pro bono to address critical national issues and give advice to the federal government and the public. Four organizations comprise the Academies: the National Academy of Sciences NAS, the National Academy of Engineering NAE, the Institute of Medicine IOM, and the National Research Council NRC, … (full text about).

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Address: National Academies, 500 Fifth St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001, USA;
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Conflict-of-Interest Policy /Policy and Procedures on Committee Composition and Balance and Conflicts of Interest for Committees Used in the Development of Reports:   Continuer la lecture de « The National Academies »

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CSIS was launched at the height of the Cold War, dedicated to the simple but urgent goal of finding ways for America to survive as a nation and prosper as a people. During the following four decades, CSIS has grown to become one of the nation’s and the world’s preeminent public policy institutions on U.S. and international security … (full text a brief History).

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Address: CSIS, 1800 K Street, NW, Washington DC 20006, USA,  (map);
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About: At a time of new global opportunities and challenges, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) provides strategic insights and policy solutions to decisionmakers in government, international institutions, the private sector, and civil society. Continuer la lecture de « The Center for Strategic and International Studies CSIS »

Leaders’ Quest is a social enterprise committed to being a catalyst for positive change by engaging, developing and inspiring leaders from all sectors of society who want to make a difference in their organisations, communities and the wider world … (about 1/2).

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Address: Leader’s Quest, 3-5 Richmond Hill, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW10 6RE, United Kingdom;
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About 2/2: … We exist to improve the quality of leadership in the world and the way in which leaders have impact. Core to our values is our drive to bridge divides – between sectors, nations, cultures and different perspectives. We want to enable people in positions of influence to stand in the shoes of others, to understand the impact of their decisions, to make wiser decisions and to build a better world.  Continuer la lecture de « Leader's Quest »

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Not even during the military dictatorship was there ever such a broad, explicit and unconditional promotion of land-grabbing as what was put forth in Provisional Measure 458, published by the federal government and now before the National Congress.  The PM in question – and the shameful report by Pará Congressman Asdrúbal Bentes that accompanies it – go beyond not only the limits of decency, but against land tenure rules published over the last 160 years, ever since the adoption of the land code … (Editorial 1/2 of 03/24/2009).

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Address: Amigos da Terra – Amazônia Brasileira, Rua Bento de Andrade, 85, ZIP-CODE: 04503-010, São Paulo – SP – Brasil;
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Editorial 2/2 of 03/24/2009: … The text formally legalizes land grabbing by extending benefits to those occupying public lands as well as those that ‘indirectly use’ them through ‘representatives’.  Worse yet, offering benefits to ‘indirect occupation, as exercised by solely through a tenant ».  This latter definition acknowledges the legality of land grabbing in law, because the occupant not only does not to directly be present but can also own several areas.  Continuer la lecture de « Amazonia.org.br »