Catégorie : Network or Database

The Transmission Rebuilders Network Worldwide, is an International network of transmission professionals … (about /Company Profile).

Homepage;
Join (Form); Membership Tour; Testimonials; Bulletin Board; Shop Locator; Links;
Contact.

About /Company Profile: … This network interacts on every aspect of a transmission shop. Topics of discussion include;  Continuer la lecture de « Transmission Rebuilders Network Worldwide TRNW »

the criminology and criminal justice network

What this space is. Crimspace is a multidimensional online network for the criminology and criminal justice academic communities. The site is open to anyone studying or researching in criminology, criminal justice, juvenile justice, policing, forensics, interpersonal and domestic violence and the many other fields in criminology and criminal justice. Sponsored by SAGE, a leading publisher of books and journals in criminology and criminal justice, the site is created for students and researchers to network and share research, resources and debates. Crimspace users have free access to selected journal articles, book chapters, etc which highlight emerging topics in the field … (about this space 1/2).

Homepage;
Call for Papers; Community; Content; Groups; Teaching, Learning; Events; FAQs; Jobs; Links; Journals, Books; Blogs;
Contacts/About us.

About this space 2/2: … What you can do here: Start by creating your own page with your profile, research interests, podcasts, videos and widgets. Continuer la lecture de « crimspace »

• Los archivos de Robinson Rojas: La economía política del desarrollo. Creado y administrado por Dr. Róbinson Rojas , este sitio académico promueve excelencia en la enseñanza y la investigación de la economía y del desarrollo sustentable, y en los procesos de descripción, comprensión, explicación y teorización.
• The Robinson Rojas Archive: Created and managed by Dr. Róbinson Rojas, this academic site promotes excellence in teaching and researching economics and sustainable development, and the advancing of describing, understanding, explaining and theorizing – The political economy of development.
• Les archives de Robinson Rojas: L’économie politique du développement, Créé et administré par Dr. Róbinson Rojas, ce site scientifique promeut l’excellence dans l’enseignement et la recherche en économie et développement, ainsi que dans le processus de description, comprehension, explication et la théorisation.

The Robinson Rojas Archive/The political economy of development;
Contact.

About us: PFPC hosts papers and articles discussing the worldwide political, economic, ideological, social and environmental consequences Continuer la lecture de « Robinson Rojas Archive »

Welcome to Social Work Search! Social Work Search has been online since 1996 providing a number of free services to the Social Work and related professions. Social Work Search is also the largest online database of Social Work and related field websites. You can browse websites by category or keyword(s) … (full text Homepage).

Webring; Top 50; Most popular; News; Request changes; Link to us; Add a job posting; Add a website;
Contact online.

About 2/2: In early 1995 Tom Cleereman’s Social Work Site was created. The founder, Thomas Cleereman, MSW created the website to provide information and links to other websites of interest to social workers and other helping professionals.  Continuer la lecture de « Social Work Search Engine »

european network for alternative thinking and political dialogue

Transform! is a network of mainly European organizations in the field of political education and critical scientific analysis. This collaboration of independent non-profit organizations, institutes, foundations and people means to utilize their work to contribute to a peaceful statelihood and to a transformation of the present world … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Articles; Newsletter; Journal Transform!Europe; Network; Projects; Events; Links;
Address: transform!europe, Gußhausstrasse 14/3, A-1040 Wien, Austria;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Overcoming war, dominance of capital, social injustice, patriarchy, imperial rule and militarism as well as racism, working towards the establishment of an association …   Continuer la lecture de « Transform!Europe »

Linked on our blogs with Philosophy for Younger People: a Polemic, with International Society For Philosophers ISFP, and with PHILO – ACTION, POUR PENSER ET CHANGER L’ECOLE.

Welcome to PhiloSophos! open learning resources, advice and inspiration for students at university, on distance learning programs & college correspondence courses in philosophy. (Homepage).

Connections; Articles; Knowledge Base; Programs; Philosophy Lovers; Pathway websites;
Contact /Subscribe.

Using the PhiloSophos Knowledge Base (scroll down): Ask a Philosopher was added to the Pathways site in July 1999.  Continuer la lecture de « PhiloSophos.com »

poverty and gender situation in the world – also in french and spanish

“Social Watch is an international network of citizens’ organizations in the struggle to eradicate poverty and the causes of poverty, to end all forms of discrimination and racism, to ensure an equitable distribution of wealth and the realization of human rights. We are committed to peace, social, economic, environment and gender justice, and we emphasize the right of all people not to be poor … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Panel; Press releases; MDGs; Bridging Chasm; Financial Crisis; Statement; History; Social Watch Report 2010 online;
Main Address: Social Watch, 18 de Julio 1077/902, Montevideo 11100, Uruguay;
Regional Addresses with Contacts: see for each country on NATIONAL FOCAL POINTS;
Contact online.

About 2/2: … Social Watch holds governments, the UN system and international organizations accountable for the fulfilment of national, regional and international commitments to eradicate poverty. Continuer la lecture de « Social Watch »

toward an economy that sustains people and the planet

Linked with New Economy Movement, with CSR in a season of economic downturn, with Assata Shakur Forums,with New Economics Foundation NEF, and with Emergence Collective.

Who we are: The New Economy Network is a network of individuals and organizations interacting and collaborating within a broad framework of shared objectives. It is an ecumenical endeavor open to many perspectives and ideas. We are oriented toward finding solutions, not placing blame. What brings us together as a group, and what defines our activities as a group, is our shared commitment to collaborative action, systemic change, diversity of perspective and mutual learning … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Membership; Working Groups; Events, Actions; History, Structure; Charter; Newsletter; Get involved;
Contact online.

About 2/2 … /Why We Have Come Together:  Continuer la lecture de « New Economy Network NEN »

alerting humanitarians to emergencies – Linked on our blogs with Big Bank spend aid billions but neglect poverty, warns report, with Thomson Reuters Foundation website, and with Christian Aid UK.

• Reuters AlertNet is a humanitarian news network based around a popular website.
• It aims to keep relief professionals and the wider public up-to-date on humanitarian crises around the globe.
• AlertNet attracts upwards of ten million users a year, has a network of 400 contributing humanitarian organizations and its weekly email digest is received by more than 26,000 readers.
• It was started in 1997 by Reuters Foundation – an educational and humanitarian trust – to place Reuters’ core skills of speed, accuracy and freedom from bias at the service of the humanitarian community … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Alerts; Topics; News; Tools; Maps; Partners; Jobs;
Address: Reuters AlertNet, 30 South Colonnade, London E14 4EP, UK;
Contact.

About 2/2: … AlertNet has won a Popular Communication award for technological innovation, a NetMedia European Online Journalism Award for its coverage of natural disasters and has been named a Millennium Product by the British Government — an award for outstanding applications of innovative technologies.  Continuer la lecture de « AlertNet »

also in french and spanish

The Impact Alliance is a global action and learning network committed to strengthening the capacity of individuals and organizations to generate deep impact within the communities they serve.  We do this through assisting our members to improve the quality, scale and social impact of their services and programs … (about 1/2).

english Homepage; Sitemap;
News; Initiatives; Events; Resources; Members; Groups; Join;
Address: Impact Alliance Secretariat, 1200 18th Street NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20036, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Our mission is to inspire, inform, and improve practice and performance within organizations leading to the reduction of poverty and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods.  Continuer la lecture de « Impact Alliance IA »

a network globalising gender equality and social justice – also in french and spanish

• Women In Development Europe (WIDE) is a European feminist network of women’s organisations, development NGOs, gender specialists and women’s rights activists.
• WIDE monitors and influences international economic and development policy and practice from a feminist perspective.
• … (full text about).

Homepage;
Main activities; Membership; Forum; Annual conferences; Join; Publications; Press; Newsletter;
Address: WIDE, Rue Hobbema 59, 1000 Brussels, Belgium;
Contact.

Vision, Mission: Women in Development Europe (WIDE) strives for a world based on gender equality and social justice that ensures equal rights for all, as well as equal access to resources and opportunities in all spheres of political, social and economic life. Continuer la lecture de « Women In Development Europe WIDE »

Linked on our blogs with  INES, and with INESPE.

• INESAP is the International Network of Engineers and Scientists Against Proliferation and was founded in 1993. It is a non-profit, non-governmental network organization with participants from all over the world.
• INESAP is part of the world-wide activities of the International Network of Engineers and Scientists for Global Responsibility (INES), which currently comprises more than 60 organizations from 25 countries. INES is a UN accredited NGO … (full text What is INESAP).

Homepage and News;
Bulletins; Publications;
Meetings;
Discussion List;
Membership;
Address: INESAP, c/o IANUS Darmstadt University of Technology, Alexanderstraße 35-37, Geb. S3/04, D-64289 Darmstadt, Germany;
Contact.

Projects: Currently, INESAP focuses on the following issues:  Continuer la lecture de « International Network for Engineers and Scientists against Proliferation INESAP »

Linked on our blogs with INESAP, and with INESPE .

• The International Network of Engineers and Scientists for Global Responsibility (INES) is an independent non-profit organisation committed to influencing the role and the impact that science and technology have on society.
• INES efforts focus on disarmament and international peace; ethics in science; responsibilities of scientists and the responsible use of science and technology;just and sustainable development.
• INES was founded in 1991 in Berlin at the international congress “Challenges – Science and Peace in a Rapidly Changing Environment“ and has become a network of over 200 organisations and individual members … (what is INES 1/2).

Homepage;
Events 2010; Campaigns; News 2010; Peace … ; Energy; Education; Member orgs; Links;
Address: INES, Schützenstr. 6a, D-10117 Berlin, Germany;
Contact.

What is INES 2/2: … Innovative Reorganisation: A thorough reorientation of science and technology is necessarily based on integrated system approaches and the acceptance that science can never claim to fully tackle all aspects of reality. Only through innovative reorganisation and public accountability can the scientific and engineering communities meet their obligation to contribute to a sustainable future. Continuer la lecture de « International Network for Engineers and Scientists for Global Responsibility INES »

Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament (PNND) is a global network of over 700 parliamentarians from more than 75 countries working to prevent nuclear proliferation and achieve nuclear disarmament. Membership is open to current members of legislatures and parliaments at state, federal, national and regional levels … (full text Homepage).

People of PNND; Docs; News; Events; Join; Newsletter in many languages; History; Donate;
Addresses (1 of 7 chapters): Aotearoa-New Zealand, Program Office, Alyn Ware, Global Coordinator, PO Box 24-429, Manners Street, Wellington, Aotearoa-New Zealand;
Contacts.

About: Mission: Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament is a network dedicated to providing parliamentarians worldwide with up to date information on nuclear weapons policies and to helping parliamentarians become engaged in nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament initiatives.  Continuer la lecture de « Parliamentary Network for Nuclear Disarmament PNND »

First Unique Social Networking Site for Indians aged 55 Years and Above Living in India and Abroad

The name Verdurez  has been chosen from the noun verdure which means greenness, especially of fresh, flourishing vegetation, freshness in general; flourishing condition; vigour. We passionately believe that life doesn’t come to a slow grinding halt as you get older. Au contraire, a new phase in life begins which can flourish with vigour and freshness … (full text about).

Welcome Page;
Senior Indian Groups; Join /register; Indian Senior Citizen Resources; Media; Links; FAQs;
Address: Verdurez.com, 67 Moreland Court, London, NW2 2TN, United Kingdom;
Contact.

Networking For Older Indians, Social Networking Website India: Social networking websites have exploded in popularity in recent years, starting with younger people connecting with other kids on the Internet. Now, the trend has expanded to include technology savvy older Indians. At Verdurez, we offer a unique networking opportunity for older Indians to meet other people, join a group, build a network of friends or even find a job.  Continuer la lecture de « Verdurez »

The Economic Justice Network Lesotho [EJNL] is an alliance of diverse independent and voluntary organizations (Non-Governmental Organizations, Community Based Organizations, Trade Unions and their Networks, Faith-Based Organizations, representatives of media which have activities in the field of economic governance etc). It unites civil society in the common pursuit of the right to economic justice for all, with emphasis on advocacy of socio-economic, environmental and cultural rights of all Basotho, SADC, Africa and Global Citizens. (Homepage /Introduction).

Programmes; Macroeconomic Policies; Members; Publications; SASF; Links; events: right column;
Address: Head Office EJNL, Maseru, Moshoeshoe Road P.O. Box 0523, Maseru West 105, Lesoto;
Contacts.

About: MISSION: The Mission of the Economic Justice Network Lesotho may be expressed through various means including:   Continuer la lecture de « Economic Justice Network Lesotho EJNL »

mainstreaming gender equality – Siyanda means « we are growing » (isiZulu).

Linked on our blogs with Bridge.

• Siyanda is an on-line database of gender and development materials from around the world. It is also an interactive space where gender practitioners can share ideas, experiences and resources. (Homepage).
• Aims and Objectives: Siyanda aims to be an ever growing resource to support practitioners in implementing gender programmes and in mainstreaming gender equality concerns, whether they are gender specialists or not. (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Search for experts and consultants; Contribute; Subscribe newsletter; Help; Feedback;
Address: (hosted by) Bridge, Institute of Development Studies IDS, University of Sussex, Brighton BN1 9RE, UK;
Contact Person: For more information on Siyanda or on how to contribute to the website please contact the website manager by e-mail.

About:  … Our main objectives are:

• – Presenting short summaries of on-line work to save busy practitioners time in searching for relevant information.
• – Enabling users to download full-length materials quickly and easily, free of charge.
• – Facilitating a culture of sharing information and materials on gender and development among people working in this field.
• – Working with partner organisations across the world to build an online space that reflects their interests and needs and that connects them with like-minded colleagues.

BRIDGE and the IAC: Siyanda is hosted by BRIDGE – the gender and development research and information service located at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) (in the United Kingdom). BRIDGE is one of a family of knowledge services from IDS.

(First my comment: I understand it like this: banks have loaned more money than they received by savers: 9/10 of this loaned money is not covered … thus it was always only virtual money, thus it has never to be paid … yes, not paid back, as it never existed before.
We must take the right to state: virtual money is not made to be returned. Heidi).

Debt remains the key issue for AFRODAD. The experience of the African countries before and during the HIPC process suggests the need for concerted efforts to lobby and advocate not only for management of both the external and internal debt but to also secure that resources are procured and used for the benefit of growth and inclusive development … (Dept 1/2).

Homepage;
Aid; Economic Governance; Publications; Events;
Address: African Forum & Network on Debt & Development, 31 Atkinson Drive, Hillside, HARARE, Zimbabwe;
Contact.

About.

Dept 2/2: Debt relief mechanisms: Debt relief mechanisms including the multilateral debt relief initiative (MDRI) have not offered a lasting solution to the fundamental debt problems in Africa. They have not been sufficient to support the full attainment of the MDGs to which all member states have committed. Continuer la lecture de « African Forum and Network on Debt and Development AFRODAD »