13 Bankers (The Book)

… (The book) 13 Bankers describes the rise of concentrated financial power and the threat it poses to our economic well-being. Over the past three decades, a handful of banks became spectacularly large and profitable and used their power and prestige to reshape the political landscape. By the late 1990s, the conventional wisdom in Washington was that what was good for Wall Street was good for America. This ideology of finance produced the excessive risk-taking of the past decade, creating an enormous bubble and ultimately leading to a devastating financial crisis and recession … (full long text Homepage/13 Bankers … and excerpts).

Authors; Blog; /Events; Reactions; Partner website: Baseline Scenario.com;
Contact.

Who Are They? The title of this book is taken from a meeting held at the White House on March 27, 2009. In attendance were the heads of thirteen major U.S. banks (as well as representatives of two banking industry associations). The thirteen bankers, as reported by The Wall Street Journal, were:  Continuer la lecture de « 13 Bankers (The Book) »

Project Syndicate – a world of ideas

Linked with Six Banks Control 60% of (US) Gross National Product (via Baseline Scenario).

Project Syndicate is a voluntary, member-based institution. Its mission is to bring the highest quality commentaries and analysis by the world’s most distinguished voices to local audiences everywhere, and strengthen the independence of printed and electronic media in transition and developing countries … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Weekly; Leaders; Perspectives; International; Mind, matter; Specials; Commentaries; Contributors; Member Papers; Membership; Support;
Addresses: Project Syndicate, Head Office: PO Box 130, 120 21, Prague 2, Czech Republic;
and: Project Syndicate, Columbia University, School of Law, 435 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10027, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … As of April 2010, Project Syndicate membership included 435 leading newspapers in 150 countries. Financial contributions from member papers in advanced countries support the services provided by Project Syndicate free of charge or at reduced rates to members in developing countries. Additional support comes from the Politiken Foundation and the Open Society Institute. Continuer la lecture de « Project Syndicate – a world of ideas »

Critical Pedagogy on the Web

Linked with Freire Project.

This site has a dual focus, providing both a general overview of critical pedagogy–its definitions, history, key concepts, and major theorists–and links to other critical pedagogy resources on the web. It began as a final project for an independent study in educational theory in the Fall of 2002. It will be updated periodically, however, so feel free to send links, updates, and information regarding critical pedagogy resources on the web by e-mail … (about).

Frontpage;
About the author; Theories and Theorists; Key Terms; Links;
Contact by e-mail.

Definitions – What is Critical Pedagogy? Although there is no static definition of « critical pedagogy, » as the term has undergone many transformations as educators have deployed new strategies to confront changing social and historical contexts, the term has traditionally referred to educational theory and teaching and learning practices that are designed to raise learners’ critical consciousness regarding oppressive social conditions. Continuer la lecture de « Critical Pedagogy on the Web »

Freire Project

the Paulo and Nita Freire international project for critical pedagogy – also in french and spanish

Linked with Critical Pedagogy on the Web, and with what about the obligation to know.

  • The Freire Project is dedicated to building an international critical community which works to promote social justice in a variety of
  • cultural contexts. We are committed to conducting and sharing critical research in social, political, and educational locations.
  • The project promotes research in Critical Pedagogy, and brings together local and international educators. We are committed to continuing the global development of Critical Pedagogy and to highlighting its relevance with marginalized and indigenous peoples … (full text about).

Homepage;
Members; Boards; Important figures; Resources; wiki; Forums; IJCP; Blogs; Sites;
Contact online.

Project Description – (by Joe L. Kincheloe): In the early twenty-first century it has become clichéd among many educational researchers to describe education as a Janus-faced institution with its two faces looking toward opposite goals and outcomes: … Continuer la lecture de « Freire Project »

Government Accountability Project GAP – whistleblower.org

Linked with Imprisoning a Courageous Whistleblower.

  • The Government Accountability Project’s mission is to promote corporate and government accountability by protecting whistleblowers, advancing occupational free speech, and empowering citizen activists.
  • GAP is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with an operating budget of around $2.5 million. Gifts to GAP are tax-deductible. The vast majority of our funds come from over 10,000 individual donors and foundations such as the Carnegie Foundation, CS Fund, Ford Foundation, the Open Society Institute and Rockefeller Family Fund … (full text about).

Homepage;
Programs/Topics; Actions; Blog; Press; Multimedia; Board; Staff; Donate;
Address: Government Accountability Project, 1612 K Street, NW Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006, USA;
Contact: Phone 202.457.0034, e-mail.

What is a Whistleblower? Every year, thousands of Americans witness wrongdoing on the job. These workers discover waste, fraud, abuse or malfeasance that could jeopardize the lives of others, or well-being of the public. Continuer la lecture de « Government Accountability Project GAP – whistleblower.org »

Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire CSRwire

Linked with Legal Frontiers Of Sustainability, Part Two.

  • CSRwire is the leading source of corporate social responsibility and sustainability news, reports, events and information.
  • Members are interested in communicating their corporate citizenship, sustainability, and socially responsible initiatives to a global audience. (Homepage).

Sitemap;
Press releases; Reports; Our blog CSRwire Talkback; Newsletter; Books; Archive;
Events; CSR live; Membership; Your news; Services;
Contact a CSRwire Representative.

About Our Corporate Social Responsibility Professionals: CSRwire is the world’s number one resource for corporate social responsibility news as well as the hub for an influential community that has realized the value and necessity of Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability.   Continuer la lecture de « Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire CSRwire »

Institute for the Study of Human Rights ISHR

at Columbia University, NY – Linked with 2010 Human Rights Summer Program at Columbia University.

  • New York, NY – April 2, 2010: The Trustees of Columbia University have approved a proposal for the Center for the Study of Human Rights to become an institute in order to coordinate human rights studies throughout the university and connect with scholars and practitioners around the world.
  • The change is effective immediately, and the more than 30-year-old center is now the Institute for the Study of Human Rights ISHR … (full text announcing the ISHR).

Homepage;
Programs; Research and Conferences; Human Rights; Calendar; Board; Staff; Internship; Listservs;
Address: Institute for the Study of Human Rights, 91 Claremont Ave, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10027, USA;
Contact.

About /ISHR Mission: The Institute for the Study of Human Rights was established in 1978 at Columbia University as the Institute for the Study of Human Rights.  Continuer la lecture de « Institute for the Study of Human Rights ISHR »

World Vision International

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness, Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so

  • World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
  • Our Mission: World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God. (Who we are).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Where; News; Resources; President’s Page; Employment;
Addresses – (2 of 4 International Offices): Global Office, 800 West Chestnut Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016-3198, USA;
International Liaison Office, 6, ch de la Tourelle, CP 50, CH-1211 Geneva 19, Switzerland; (plus 6 regional offices)
Contacts.

What we do: World Vision does community development, disaster relief and advocacy. Continuer la lecture de « World Vision International »

Micronutrient Initiative MI

solutions for hidden hunger – aussi en français

  • Vision: A world free of hidden hunger
  • Purpose: The Micronutrient Initiative (MI) is dedicated to ensuring that the world’s most vulnerable-especially women and children in developing countries-get the vitamins and minerals they need to survive and thrive.
  • Mission: To develop, implement and monitor innovative, cost-effective and sustainable solutions for hidden hunger, in partnership with others. (full text).

english Homepage; Sitemap;
About hidden hunger; Stories: success, Field;
Who we are; MDGs; Programs; New solutions; Forum 2009; FAQs; Newsletter;
Address (1 of 3): Headquarters MI, 180 Elgin Street, Suite 1000, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2P 2K3;
Contact.

How We Work: Micronutrient Initiative (MI) is passionate about helping developing nations save lives and improve livelihoods by developing and sharing the most appropriate solutions for hidden hunger, and reaching the people who need essential vitamins and minerals the most. Last year alone MI supported programs that reached almost 500 million people in over 70 countries. Continuer la lecture de « Micronutrient Initiative MI »

Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration CCMA

  • The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) is a dispute resolution body established in terms of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995 (LRA). It is an independent body, does not belong to and is not controlled by any political party, trade union or business.
  • The Governing Body is the supreme policy making body of the CCMA and consists of a chairperson, three state representatives; three representatives from organised labour and three representatives from organised business; all of whom are nominated by NEDLAC and the Director of the CCMA nominated by the Governing Body.

On this website, all pages have the same URL. Click on the internal links for: Homepage, About, Processes, Training, Services, Rules and Legislations, Codes and Procedures, Employment contracts, News, FAQs, Contact … etc.

Addresses, all South Africa:
National Office /Physical Address: CCMA National Office, 28 Harrison Street, Johannesburg 2001;
Postal Address: Private Bag X94, Marshalltown 2107;
Address Eastern Cape /Physical Address: Cnr. Church & Oxford Street, East London 5201;
Postal Address: Private Bag X9068, East London 5200.

About: The advent of the new Labour Relations Act (LRA) has raised expectations about the fundamental change in the nature of South African labour relations and of effective dispute resolution and collective bargaining in particular.  Continuer la lecture de « Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration CCMA »

UNI Global Unions

UNI is the Global Union for skills and services – We represent 900 trade unions and 20 million workers worldwide
(in en/fr/es/de/sv)

  • UNI Global Union provides a voice and a platform for workers at the international level in jobs ranging from the night janitor in your office block to the big-time Hollywood director of your favourite movie. With 20 million workers in 900 unions worldwide UNI fosters international solidarity and provides a voice at the international level for all its members.
  • UNI is focusing on Global Agreements to achieve power and parity for workers at multinational corporations. In the age of globalisation this is more important than ever. The global economy is in crisis and workers are bearing a disproportionate part of the burden. The solution to the crisis must include a global employment strategy that creates sustainable well-paying employment with bargaining rights … (full text about UNI).
  • UNI Global Unions is one of the affilates of Global Unions.

english Homepage;
Meetings, events; Equal opportunities; Publications; Newsletter; Global Crisis; Join; Links;
Address UNI: UNI Global Union, Avenue Reverdi 8-10, 1260 Nyon, Switzerland;
Contact.

Organise and Recognise: UNI Global Union believes that the right to organise workers and to be recognised by an employer at the bargaining table are the two legs that all union work stands on. Without the legal right to form a union and to engage in collective bargaining, unions cannot function.  Continuer la lecture de « UNI Global Unions »

Policy Innovations

the central address for a fairer globalization – a publication of the carnegie council

Linked with National Labour and Economic Development Institute NALEDI, and with Congress of South African Trade Unions COSATU.

Global Policy Innovations Program: Over the last decade, the development engine appears to have stalled in some regions. Many of the world’s poorest countries are experiencing falling growth rates, rising unemployment, and environmental degradation. Many in the developing world have come to view free trade and financial liberalization not as pathways to prosperity, but as tools of exploitation … (about/Program 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Ideas; Innovators; Submissions; Board; Staff; Internships; Events; Support us;
Address: Global Policy Innovations, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, 170 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10065-7478, USA;
Contact.

About/Program 2/2: … A growing body of innovative scholarship offers promising strategies for sustainable development and a fairer globalization. Yet, these proposals have not been disseminated in a coordinated fashion. Continuer la lecture de « Policy Innovations »

National Labour and Economic Development Institute NALEDI

Linked with Congress of South African Trade Unions COSATU, and with Policy Innovations.

Practical and realistic policy research: Our work aims at being practical and technically competent, but not academic. This entails examining the circumstances that make policy effective in South African realities, rather than simply transplanting experiences from other countries … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Main activities; Blog; Publications; Projects; Staff; Resources; Links;
Address: NALEDI, 6th Floor, COSATU House, Leyds St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa, (Mail: PO Box 5665, Johannesburg 2000);
Contact.

About 2/2/ … Pro-labour perspective: Our aim is to analyse developments from the perspective of organised labour, and to explore what the implications of policies would be for labour. In practice we attempt to take a broad view of what ‘pro-labour’ means. We favour policies which:  Continuer la lecture de « National Labour and Economic Development Institute NALEDI »

Congress of South African Trade Unions COSATU

Linked with Youth Wage Subsidy and the Spectre of a Two-tier Labour Market, with National Labour and Economic Development Institute NALEDI, and with Policy Innovations.

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) was launched in December 1985 after four years of unity talks between unions opposed to apartheid and committed to a non-racial, non-sexist and democratic South Africa. At our launch we represented less than half a million workers organised in 33 unions. We currently have more than two million workers, of whom at least 1.8 million are paid up. Even by international standards we have been among the fastest growing trade union movements in the world. Today when most trade unions are facing a decline in membership, we have continued to grow … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Policy; Medias; Publications; Constitution (32 pdf pages);
Address (1 of 2): Head Office COSATU, P.O Box 1019, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa;
Contact.

About 2/2: … Our main broad strategic objectives have always been:  Continuer la lecture de « Congress of South African Trade Unions COSATU »

National Council on Aging NCOA

Linked with Elder Justice Now, and with Our Elders Are Suffering in silence. –

  • The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Our mission is to improve the lives of older Americans.
  • NCOA is a national voice for older adults—especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged—and the community organizations that serve them. We bring together nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of all older adults … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Events; News, publications; Funders; Join; Annual report; History;
Address: NCOA, 1901 L Street, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … We work with thousands of organizations across the country to help seniors find jobs and benefits, improve their health, live independently, and remain active in their communities.  Continuer la lecture de « National Council on Aging NCOA »