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- Botswana
  
  People
  
  Population 1.88 mln
  
  Population growth 1%
  
  Life expectancy 51 years
  
  Net migration 20,000
  
  Economy
  
  GDP $12.31 bln
  
  - per capita $6,544
  
  - growth rate 5%
  
  FDI, net inflows $-0.03 bln
  
  Infrastructure
  
  Cellphone users 61%
  
  Internet users 5%
  
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"We are extremely concerned for gorillas and for our field staff. The Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was closed in May and some rangers evacuated as a rebel force entered the area."Our gorilla monitoring and protection teams work in very remote areas from which information is incredibly slow to arrive. Our staff who travel between Goma and these areas are particularly vulnerable because travel can take many days and security may change while they are more...

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John Daly on May 18, 2012

World Happiness Report

earth.columbia.edu –

The report reflects a new worldwide demand for more attention to happiness and absence of misery as criteria for government policy. It reviews the state of happiness in the world today and shows how the new science of happiness explains personal and national variations in happiness.The happiest countries in the world are all in Northern Europe (Denmark, Norway, Finland, Netherlands). Their average life evaluation score is 7.6 on a 0-to-10 scale. The least happy countries are all poor countries more...

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John Daly on May 18, 2012

INDEPTH Network

indepth-network.org –

The International Network for the Demographic Evaluation of Populations and Their Health in Developing Countries (INDEPTH) is a global network of members who conduct longitudinal health and demographic evaluation of populations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). INDEPTH aims to strengthen global capacity for Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems (HDSS), and to mount multi-site research to guide health priorities and policies in LMICs, based on up-to-date scientific evidence.

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John Daly on May 18, 2012

Accelerating development using the web: Empowering poor and marginalized populations

public.webfoundation.org –

The rapid evolution of the Web from its static beginning to the rich interactive interoperable media platform that it is today indicates that it is likely to be the principal platform for new development for the foreseeable future. It therefore deserves significant attention for its potential in making further significant contributions to assisting poor and underserved individuals and communities throughout the world. As evidenced by the rapid rise of China and India in the high-tech industry, more...

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D C on May 17, 2012

Measuring and Assessing Internationalization

nafsa.org –

This paper discusses two distinct but complementary frameworks for evaluating the results of internationalization: the performance of institutions and student learning outcomes. Written by Madeleine F. Green, former vice president at American Council on Education, and current senior fellow at the National Association of International Educators (NAFSA) and at the International Association of Universities, this 26-page e-publication asserts that institutions can and should work on these more...

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John Daly on May 18, 2012

ITU Symposium on ICTs, the Environment and Climate Change

itu.int –

Montreal, Canada, 29 - 31 May 2012ITU is organizing the Seventh ITU Symposium on ICTs, the Environment and Climate Change on 29-31 May 2012 in Montreal, Canada. The event will be co-organized with the government of Canada and will be hosted by Prompt. This is the seventh symposium on climate change following successful events held between 2008 and 2011 in Kyoto, London, Quito, Seoul, Cairo and Accra. The main purpose of the event is to move the agenda forward on using ICTs to monitor climate more...

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D C on May 17, 2012

The Next Evolution of Wi-Fi

qualcomm.com –

802.11ac is the next evolution of the Wi-Fi standard that promises to deliver multiple HD video streams simultaneously. It can reach maximum throughputs well above a Gigabit per second. The 802.11ac specification mandates operation in the 5 GHz band, where there is relatively less interference and more channels are available compared to the 2.4 GHz band. 802.11ac achieves higher performance than 802.11n by using more spatial streams, wider bandwidth, higher order modulation, and improved more...

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D C on May 17, 2012

The mathematics of history

ted.com –

What can mathematics say about history? According to TED Fellow Jean-Baptiste Michel, quite a lot. From changes to language to the deadliness of wars, he shows how digitized history is just starting to reveal deep underlying patterns.

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D C on May 17, 2012

United Nations E-Government Survey 2012: E-Government for the People

unpan1.un.org –

The United Nations E-Government Survey 2012 finds that many have put in place e-government initiatives and information and communication technologies applications for the people to further enhance public sector efficiencies and streamline governance systems to support sustainable development. Among the e-government leaders, innovative technology solutions have gained special recognition as the means to revitalize lagging economic and social sectors.The overall conclusion that emerges from the more...

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D C on May 17, 2012

The Climate and Trade Relation: Some Issues

southcentre.org –

The double challenge arising from climate change to both the environment and to human development requires that the global battle against climate change should address both these aspects. In this context, one of the important issues is the linkage between climate change policies and trade-related policies. This has become increasingly significant because in their attempts to address climate change, several developed countries are now considering the use of trade measures.The aim of this paper more...

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D C on May 17, 2012

Border Management Modernization

openknowledge.worldbank.org –

This book provides border management policymakers and reformers with a broad survey of key developments in and principles for improving trade facilitation through better border management, including practical advice on particular issues. In contrast to the traditional border management reform agenda, with its focus on improving customs operations, this book addresses both customs reform and areas well beyond customs-a significant broadening of scope. The book thus presents a new, more more...

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D C on May 17, 2012

Institutionalizing Youth Financial Services to Achieve Scale

seepnetwork.org –

The period of youth is an excellent time to learn responsible financial habits and attitudes toward saving, borrowing, and spending. Research has supported the hypothesis that appropriate financial and non financial services (such as education and training), tailored to the unique needs and capabilities of youth, can help young people better manage their finances to support themselves and their families over both the short and long term.The institutionalization of youth financial products into more...

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D C on May 17, 2012

United Nations model double taxation convention between developed and developing countries

un.org –

The United Nations Model Double Taxation Convention between Developed and Developing Countries (the United Nations Model Convention) forms part of the continuing international efforts aimed at eliminating double taxation. These Models, particularly the United Nations Model Convention and the OECD Model Tax Convention on Income and on Capital (the OECD Model Convention) have had a profound influence on international treaty practice, and have significant common provisions. The similarities more...

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D C on May 17, 2012

European Union shifts emphasis of development aid

minbuza.nl –

The EU's development ministers met on May 14, 2012 in Brussels to discuss the future of EU development policy. Central to their discussions were a greater emphasis on human rights and good governance plus the phasing-out of aid to countries that can finance their own development.The EU's development ministers welcomed the resumption of EU aid to Burma in order to support the reforms there. In this connection, Mr Knapen called on the Commission to exercise caution: time will tell whether the more...

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D C on May 17, 2012

Public Financial Management for the Rights of Children and Young People

sida.se –

A country’s budget is perhaps the most powerful tool a government has to implement its policies and advance the rights of its population – including children and young people. Good public financial management (PFM) enables a government to use public resources efficiently and promote the development of the country. Through the budget process, available resources are marshalled and policies and priorities are translated into financial commitments. Thus good PFM is a prerequisite for democratic more...

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D C on May 17, 2012

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