Information on "Technological Aid"
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September 2012
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Sep 2012
Furthering Democracy in Libya with Information Technology
Author: Chris Jones, Sharon Kennedy, Siobhan Kerr, Joseph Mitchell, Daniel Safayeni
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
Social media played a central role in the 2011 uprisings that took place in the Arab world, facilitating the organization and coordination of popular resistance to dictatorial regimes in Libya, Tunisia and Egypt. More on «Furthering Democracy in Libya with Information Technology»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
What Does Hydrocarbon Wealth Mean for Foreign Aid in Mozambique?
Author: Emily Jean Anderson
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
The paper discusses resource wealth and foreign aid issues in Mozambique. More on «What Does Hydrocarbon Wealth Mean for Foreign Aid in Mozambique?»
January 2012
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2012
CIVCAP 2012: Laying Concrete Foundations
Author: Paul Keating, Sharon Wiharta
Publisher: Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
This policy brief is concerned with the Civilian Capacity (CIVCAP) initiative and its potential to improve how the international community assists countries emerging from conflict. More on «CIVCAP 2012: Laying Concrete Foundations»
November 2011
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Nov 2011
Dial “A” for Agriculture
Author: Jenny A Aker
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
This article outlines the potential mechanisms through which information and communication technology (ICT) could facilitate agricultural adoption and the provision of extension services in developing countries. More on «Dial “A” for Agriculture» -
Nov 2011
Operationalising MRV of Support
Author: Koji Fukuda, Makoto Kato, Yoshihiro Mizutani
Publisher: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
In the negotiations for the future climate change regime, the establishment of a measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) structure has been identified as a key issue. More on «Operationalising MRV of Support»
July 2011
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Jul 2011
Technology and USAID: Three Cheers and a Thousand Cautions
Author: Charles Kenny
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
This essay uses the tablet computer, a technology highlighted as a potentially transformative device, as a case study in both the promises and perils of technology in development. More on «Technology and USAID: Three Cheers and a Thousand Cautions»
October 2009
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Oct 2009
Rebuilding Zimbabwe: Australia's Role in Supporting the Transition
Author: Joel Negin, Jolyon Ford
Publisher: Lowy Institute for International Policy
This publication assesses whether Australia ought to continue providing assistance to the power-sharing government in Zimbabwe or reduce its commitments until a more acceptable government is in place. More on «Rebuilding Zimbabwe: Australia's Role in Supporting the Transition»
May 2009
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May 2009
Financing Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Africa
Author: Jessica Brown, Djimingue Nanasta, Neil Bird
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
In order to reach an agreement at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Copenhagen in 2009, developing countries will need to be financially assisted to help offset the effects of climate change. More on «Financing Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Africa»
September 2007
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Sep 2007
China's Expansion into and U.S. Withdrawal from Argentina's Telecommunications and Space Industries and the Implications for U.S. National Security
Author: Janie Hulse
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College (SSI)
This paper explains how the US government has been waking up to China’s growing strategic presence in Latin America. More on «China's Expansion into and U.S. Withdrawal from Argentina's Telecommunications and Space Industries and the Implications for U.S. National Security»
April 2006
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Apr 2006
Peace in Papua
Author: Blair A King
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This report discusses ways to achieve a comprehensive solution to the conflict in Papua. More on «Peace in Papua»
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