Catégorie : Official Body

a project of the United Nations Develoment Programme UNDP – also in spanish and french

Democratic governance is essential to achieving the Millennium Development Goals. We aim to build effective and capable states that are accountable and transparent, inclusive and responsive — from elections to participation of women and the poor … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Initiatives; Learning, Innovation; Programmes; Focus Areas; MDGs; Jobs; News; Library;
Contacts.

About 2/2: … Globally, the Democratic Governance Group tracks governance policy, promotes knowledge networks, and contributes to shaping the global dialogue on governance.  Continuer la lecture de « Democratic Governance »

a project of United Nations Develoment Programme UNDP  – also in spanish and french

As a trusted multilateral partner serving 166 developing countries around the world, UNDP is uniquely positioned to help advocate for change, connect countries to the knowledge and resources they need to accelerate the progress of human development – to achieve the MDGs and to reduce poverty … (about Poverty Reduction).

Accueil Poverty Reduction;  Accueil UNDP; Continuer la lecture de « Poverty Reduction »

DCD-DAC is a project of the OECD, enabling effective development

• The OECD Development Assistance Committee is a unique international forum of many of the largest funders of aid, including 24 members. The World Bank, IMF and UNDP participate as observers.
• The DAC’s  to countries beyond its members who are making growing contributions to development co-operation.
• The DAC became part of the OECD by Ministerial Resolution on 23 July 1961.

Continuer la lecture de « Development Co-operation Directorate DCD-DAC »

the South Centre is an intergovernmental policy think tank of developing countries – in english and en espanol

Science and technology and advances in knowledge have for centuries played a central role in economic and social transformation. Today, more than ever, they are set to shape the future of humankind. The challenge facing the international community as well as local communities in the new century is how to harness and direct knowledge in the service of local, national and global needs. In its Report titled the Challenge to the South, the South Commission commenting on the measures needed to address the challenges of generating and accessing innovations and knowledge observed inter alia that: … (full text about the programme).

Homepage; Continuer la lecture de « South Centre »

in swedish

• Sida is an authority under the jurisdiction of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The Swedish government manages our operations and we perform the assignments we receive to achieve the targets of Sweden’s development assistance policy.
• The government’s guidelines describe in brief how Sida should perform its work … (full text How we are governed).

english Homepage; Continuer la lecture de « Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency SIDA »

• Our Mission: To serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation’s people and economy … ;
• Our Authority: The United States Census Bureau operates under Title 13 and Title 26 of the U.S. Code;
• Our Goal: To provide the best mix of timeliness, relevancy, quality, and cost for the data we collect and services we provide.
• … (about /what we do 1/2).

Homepage; Continuer la lecture de « US Census Bureau »

trusted health information for you – also in spanish

MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health’s Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Continuer la lecture de « MedlinePlus »

also in french and spanish – Linked with Jean Ziegler – Switzerland and its links.

• On 26 March 2008, the UN Human Rights Council approved the President’s proposal to appoint Prof. Olivier De Schutter the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food. Prof. De Schutter thus succeeds to Prof. Jean Ziegler, who had been holding this mandate since 2000.
• Under the terms of the resolution it adopted on the mandate on 26 September 2007 (A/HRC/6/L.5/Rev.1), the Special Rapporteur is expected: … (full text Special Raporteur).

Homepage; Continuer la lecture de « UN’s Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, Olivier De Schutter »

Science for a changing world

• Mission: The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.
• Vision: USGS has become a world leader in the natural sciences thanks to our scientific excellence and responsiveness to society’s needs. (Our Mission and Vision).

Homepage; Continuer la lecture de « US geological survey – USGS »

Linked with Tutu, 78, to bow out of public life.

The South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was set up by the Government of National Unity to help deal with what happened under apartheid. The conflict during this period resulted in violence and human rights abuses from all sides. No section of society escaped these abuses … (full text Homepage).

Amnesty Hearings; Special Hearings; Human Rights Violations; Media; Reparation, Rehabilitation; Report; Links;
Contacts.

Legal Background: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission is based on the final clause of the Interim Constitution of 1993 and passed in Parliament as the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No 34 of 1995. 

Acts of the South African Parliament: Continuer la lecture de « Truth and Reconciliation Commission TRC »