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Evaluation of the Platform HD2010

The purpose of the evaluation is to provide a ‘big picture’ perspective on the extent to which the Platform HD programme has strengthened UN-civil society relations and policy dialogue on a range of development outcomes, ... full view »

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Towards a Peoples’ Multilateralism: The United Nations, Development Networks and Civil Society

This paper is an attempt to review and synthesize the main literature, arguments, theories and proposals coming from academia, civil society, politicians and commentators on the “new multilateralism”– a complex, multilayered ... full view »

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Complex Global Schoks and the New Challenges for civil society

Events surrounding the global financial crash of 2008 have crystallised a view that the speed with which economic shocks are transmitted around the world has accelerated and that the shocks are increasingly complex in nature.

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Engaging with the urban poor and their organizations for poverty reduction and urban governance. An issues paper for the United Nations Development Programme

There is a hugely important poverty reduction process in urban areas that is rarely noticed by international agencies and hardly ever documented – the successes of particular urban poor groups in what they do and in how they negotiate ... full view »

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Arab Civil Society Power Transactions Locally and Multilaterally By Hoda Badran (PhD)

The term civil society (CS) has been used in a broad sense to describe a Third Sector existing alongside, and interacting with, the State and the Market. The concept includes a range of formal and informal organizations, namely ... full view »

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Lineamientos para la construcción de políticas públicas interculturales

Assessment of the milling industry for the purpose of wheat flour fortification

Children in Albania face many challenges that affect their chances for a better start in life and
reduce their potential to lead productive lives as adults. In spite of relatively low U5 mortality
rates (22 per 1,000) and good ... full view »

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The Economic Consequences Of Malnutrition in Albania

Poverty, malnutrition, and poor child development are locked in a vicious cycle of poor health, lower learning capacity, diminished physical activity and lower work performance or productivity. As this cycle threatens health and survival, it ... full view »

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Baseline Nutrition and Food Security Survey

Over the past decade, the nutrition situation has improved greatly for many Albanians. Despite this progress, however, the nutritional status of the population, especially in certain areas of the country, remains a public health concern.
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Results of a Participatory Assessment National and Local Capacities for Strengthening Inter-Ethnic Dialogue and Collaboration

The findings and recommendations in this report are taken directly from a broad series of
consultations with stakeholders at local and national levels in Macedonia aimed at supporting inter-ethnic dialogue and collaboration in the ... full view »

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