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Report Card 11 released by UNICEF charts the well-being of children in 29 rich countries

A new report released by UNICEF charts the well-being of children in rich countries. Report Card 11: Child well-being in rich countries, from UNICEF’s Office of Research, examines the state of children across the ‘rich’ world. As debates continue to generate strongly opposed views on the pros and cons of austerity measures and social spending cuts, Report Card 11 charts the achievements of 29 of the world’s advanced economies in ensuring the well-being of their children more...

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John Daly on April 24, 2013

Climate change threats to population health and well-being: the imperative of protective solutions that will last

Climate change threats to population health and well-being: the imperative of protective solutions that will last

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By Tord Kjellstrom, Anthony J. McMichael Background: The observational evidence of the impacts of climate conditions on human health is accumulating. A variety of direct, indirect, and systemically mediated health effects have been identified. Excessive daily heat exposures create direct effects, such as heat stroke (and possibly death), reduce work productivity, and interfere with daily household activities. Extreme weather events, including storms, floods, and droughts, create direct injury more...

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Umeå Centre for... on April 3, 2013

e-Transform Africa: The Transformational Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Africa

e-Transform Africa: The Transformational Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Africa

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This report captures the existing use of ICT in six sectors (agriculture, climate change, education, health, financial services, government) and two cross-cutting themes (regional trade and integration, ICT competitiveness). It further examines the immediate potential that could be realized with further attention by both the private and public sectors and makes recommendations for policy makers and development practitioners. The case studies show how ICTs can help overcome government failures more...

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Sonia Hossain on March 26, 2013

The 2013 Human Development Report

The 2013 Human Development Report

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The 2013 Human Development Report – "The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a Diverse World" – examines the profound shift in global dynamics driven by the fast-rising new powers of the developing world and its long-term implications for human development. China has already overtaken Japan as the worlds second biggest economy while lifting hundreds of millions of its people out of poverty. India is reshaping its future with new entrepreneurial creativity and social policy innovation. Brazil more...

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John Daly on March 18, 2013

Performance Evaluation Report: Sindh Devolved Social Services Programs in Pakistan

Performance Evaluation Report: Sindh Devolved Social Services Programs in Pakistan

Despite its economic performance, social indicators of Sindh province in Pakistan remained low. Governance, capacity, and financing problems were identified as key constraints to effective social service delivery. The Sindh Local Government Ordinance rolled out an elaborate three-tier system of local governments and devolved social sectors—health and education, among others—to district governments. Overall, the program performance is rated unsuccessful. The evaluation more...

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licel calderon on January 10, 2013

Faith partnership principles: Working effectively with faith groups to fight global poverty

Faith partnership principles: Working effectively with faith groups to fight global poverty

dfid.gov.uk –

Most people in developing countries engage in some form of spiritual practice and believe that their faith plays an important role in their lives. Faith groups can inspire confidence and trust. They are often seen as a true part of the local community and more committed to it than perhaps other groups. Faith groups are doing excellent work in providing not only humanitarian relief, but delivering health, education and other services in some of the most troubled parts of the world. They are more...

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D C on January 10, 2013

Medical causes of admissions to hospital among adults in Africa: a systematic review

Medical causes of admissions to hospital among adults in Africa: a systematic review

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By Anthony O. Etyang, John Anthony Gerard Scott Background: Despite the publication of several studies on the subject, there is significant uncertainty regarding the burden of disease among adults in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA). Objectives: To describe the breadth of available data regarding causes of admission to hospital, to systematically analyze the methodological quality of these studies, and to provide recommendations for future research. Design: We performed a systematic online and hand- more...

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Umeå Centre for... on January 8, 2013

Faith partnership principles: Working effectively with faith groups to fight global poverty

Faith partnership principles: Working effectively with faith groups to fight global poverty

dfid.gov.uk –

Most people in developing countries engage in some form of spiritual practice and believe that their faith plays an important role in their lives. Faith groups can inspire confidence and trust. They are often seen as a true part of the local community and more committed to it than perhaps other groups. Faith groups are doing excellent work in providing not only humanitarian relief, but delivering health, education and other services in some of the most troubled parts of the world. They more...

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D C on January 8, 2013

Transparency and Public Sector Performance

anzsog.edu.au –

This paper is part of a series examining the impact of transparency and how it can be used as a strategic management tool.For the purpose of this paper transparency consists of openness, volunteering information, publication of performance data and benchmarks; use of websites to inform and allow public fora/dialogues/blogs.This paper evaluates the evidence about the impact of transparency on public sector performance.

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Sonia Hossain on December 19, 2012

Climate change and natural disasters - integrating science and practice to protect health

Climate change and natural disasters - integrating science and practice to protect health

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By Rainer Sauerborn, Kristie Ebi Background: Hydro-meteorological disasters are the focus of this paper. The authors examine, to which extent climate change increases their frequency and intensity. Methods: Review of IPCC-projections of climate-change related extreme weather events and related literature on health effects. Results: Projections show that climate change is likely to increase the frequency, intensity, duration, and spatial distribution of a range of extreme weather events over more...

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Umeå Centre for... on December 19, 2012

Global Burden of Disease Study 2010

Global Burden of Disease Study 2010

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"The Global Burden of Disease Study 2010 (GBD 2010) is the largest ever systematic effort to describe the global distribution and causes of a wide array of major diseases, injuries, and health risk factors. The results show that infectious diseases, maternal and child illness, and malnutrition now cause fewer deaths and less illness than they did twenty years ago. As a result, fewer children are dying every year, but more young and middle-aged adults are dying and suffering from disease and more...

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John Daly on December 17, 2012

The State of Pacific Towns and Cities: Urbanization in ADB's Pacific Developing Member Countries

The State of Pacific Towns and Cities: Urbanization in ADB's Pacific Developing Member Countries

This publication examines the urbanization process in the Pacific, the condition of urban infrastructure and services across the region, and the urban governance and management systems in place to manage urban development. The report points to ways in which ADB, Pacific DMC governments, and other urban stakeholders can improve urban governance, management, and development within the Pacific.

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Sonia Hossain on November 21, 2012

Committing to Child Survival: A Promise Renewed

Committing to Child Survival: A Promise Renewed

Across the world, the number of deaths among children under 5 has been on a continuous decline for over two decades, says the 2012 Progress Report on Committing to Child Survival: A Promise Renewed [pdf], released today by UNICEF. Data released today by UNICEF and the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation show that the number of children under the age of 5 dying globally has dropped from nearly 12 million in 1990 to an estimated 6.9 million in 2011. Preventable more...

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John Daly on September 14, 2012

Legal Review Concerning the use of Health Impact Assessment in Non-Health Sectors

Legal Review Concerning the use of Health Impact Assessment in Non-Health Sectors

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This report examines the legal foundations that support incorporating health considerations into policy and programmatic decisions made in non-health fields. The findings are intended to aid public health professionals and others who seek to ensure that such decisions are made with health in mind. Many of most urgent health problems facing our nation - such as obesity, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, and injuries - are shaped by the conditions in the places where we live and work. For example more...

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D C on August 20, 2012

Women Indicators of Economic Growth

Women Indicators of Economic Growth

This study aims to find out which of the women indicators of education, employment, health and political factors, measured in many sub-indicators, are significantly effective in explaining economic growth. The study analyses cross-national data of 187 countries where data is available in between 1998-2008 (inclusive) with fixed effects panel data approach separately for high income countries and low, lower-upper middle income countries. The results obtained have revealed that different more...

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Sonia Hossain on August 2, 2012

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