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DEVELOPMENT: A Little Aid, A Big Favour - 0 views

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    This article gives insight into the reasons that throwing money at issues does not work. It shows where the money goes instead of going to actually buy the things that might solve the problem.
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Green Technology Forum - 0 views

  • News
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      it is what it says, a forum dedicated to green technologies and spreding the word on what is out there and how you can make the footprint smaller.
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GreenBiz.com - 0 views

  • CECP will continuously seek greater contribution to energy conservation and environmental protection through growing global partnerships.
    • Lynn Dee
       
      Chinas conservation efforts. This site has news updates from around the world on new technologies fopr a greener tomorrow.
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DEVELOPMENT: Keeping Civil Society on the Straight and Narrow - 0 views

  • Quite a large number of civil society organisations and NGOs have no organically-evolved mandate from the citizens,"
  • Mkaronda said complaints about NGO conduct may sometimes stem from public misunderstanding about the roles of these groups: "For example, the Zimbabwean community in South Africa expects us to mobilise resources to sort out shelter, feeding and legal (immigration) status. Yet our role is to highlight the crisis in Zimbabwe."
  • believes self-regulation may hold the key to improving matters: "It would be a good idea if NGOs and civil society groups came up with a code of conduct like the one which guides other professionals such as medical doctors and lawyers."
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  • These include working "in genuine partnership" with local organisations and communities; complying with governance, accounting and reporting obligations in countries of operation; and balancing expectations of NGOs with the salaries needed to attract competent staff, when deciding on remuneration.
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    Puts forth some ideas that could make NGO's more effective. One thing noted is that even NGO's have to pay their employees wages high enough to have a low turnover rate, or else they cannot be effective.
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The Center for Clean Products - Welcome - 0 views

  • develop, evaluate, and promote cleaner products and cleaner technologies that minimize pollution at the source and contribute to long-term sustainable development.
    • Lynn Dee
       
      this site is dedicated to that mission of the organization and gives different examples of things that are being done and things that can be done.
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GreenBiz.com - 0 views

  • From design to disposal, purchasing choices affect the environment.
    • Lynn Dee
       
      gives you a guide on what to buy (electronicaly) and what impacts it has on the envireonment.
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Venezuela: TV Shutdown Harms Free Expression (Human Rights Watch, 22-5-2007) - 0 views

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    Credible, bold look at Chavez's increasingly totalitarian regime, now putting a stranglehold on the media outlets.  This bloc could be dangerous in the future in its dealings with North America.
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US Doctors For Africa - 0 views

  • V. P. of Ghana joins US Doctors for Africa
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    Has recent news relating to U.S. Doctors for Africa. Particularly interesting is the section about the VP of Ghana joining. Ghana is one country highly affected by the "brain drain" in Africa, and they are very active in trying to find a solution, but they still have a huge healthcare problem.
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    Has recent news relating to U.S. Doctors for Africa. Particularly interesting is the section about the VP of Ghana joining. Ghana is one country highly affected by the "brain drain" in Africa, and they are very active in trying to find a solution, but they still have a huge healthcare problem.
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US Doctors For Africa - 0 views

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    Describes the solution/plan/methodology of U.S. Doctors for Africa.
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GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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      Ways to save energy and be more kind to the environment when it comes to your computer.
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Visions of Success: US Doctors For Africa Episode - Google Video - 0 views

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    This video explains one "grassroots" solution to the healthcare crisis in Africa called "U.S. Doctors for Africa. The video comes from a meeting and has a lot of other stuff, but the important part is the explanation of how U. S. Doctors for Africa planned/plans to make a difference.
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    This video explains one "grassroots" solution to the healthcare crisis in Africa called "U.S. Doctors for Africa. The video comes from a meeting and has a lot of other stuff, but the important part is the explanation of how U. S. Doctors for Africa planned/plans to make a difference.
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Free Healthcare for Africa - Google Video - 0 views

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    Examines the problems with not having free access to healthcare. It shows the effects of people not being able to afford to be treated for their illnesses.
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BBC NEWS | Technology | $100 laptop could sell to public - 0 views

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    bbc article on olpc and selling to the public
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Tectonic: One Laptop Per Child clarity - 0 views

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    article on the change in price for olpc computers
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Silicon Valley Sleuth: One Laptop per Child demo (video) - 0 views

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    demo video of the olpc computer
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One Laptop Per Child reaches South America | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle - 0 views

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    Article on olpc in South America
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Controversy: One Laptop Per Child vs Intel | White African - 0 views

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    article on the competition between olpc and intel
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The OLPC Wiki - OLPCWiki - 0 views

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    A Wiki article on the OLPC project
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    Wiki for the olpc program
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WorldChanging: Tools, Models and Ideas for Building a Bright Green Future: One Laptop P... - 0 views

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    Article on olpc
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