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Canadian Non-Profit Group Assists Gaza Victims
War-torn Gaza will benefit from CAD1.8 million (USD1.5 million) in medical aid and CAD100,000 in immediate relief aid from Canadian nonprofit group, Human Concern International. An HCI release stated that the medical assistance will be used to support 18 primary health care facilities operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency and secondary health care centers supervised by the World Health Organization. ... -
Turkey Eyes IMF Assistance to Close Funding Gap
Turkey is seeking assistance from the International Monetary Fund to help ease a projected financing deficit of around USD15 billion to USD30 billion in 2009, Economy Minister Mehmet Simsek was quoted by Reuters as saying. "I think (the financing gap) is between USD15-30 billion. An IMF programme is needed to overcome concerns about the financing deficit," he said as negotiations between IMF and Turkey are slated to resume on Jan. 8. The Eurasian country is reportedly requesting for... ... -
Funding Needed to Help Asylum-Seekers Flee Zimbabwe, UNICEF Says
UNICEF is appealing for some USD1.4 million to help provide water, sanitation, hygiene, education and protection for women and children fleeing Zimbabwe as they continue to arrive in South Africa's Musina town, according to Reuters. The U.N. agency will set up child-friendly spaces and boost its support for drop-in centers in Musina. Three advice service centers will also be put up along the border to provide legal advice, information on health and basic food, and hygiene packages to chil... ... -
Shifting Gears: Finding an Alternative to Globalization
As economies suffer from the impact of the worldwide financial meltdown, Thierry de Montbrial is calling for more government intervention to bail out the markets. ... -
Backgrounder: International Land Systems Inc.
This article sheds light on the importance of land registration and administration, specifically in developing countries. It also focuses on International Land Systems Inc., what they do and how to get a job with the organization. ...
Amid Human Rights Anniversary Celebrations, an HR Reform
By: Maria Sonni-Ali
As Amnesty celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it is also gearing up for significant changes to its human resources services....

More and more these remittances will become huge, not for immediate food, but more for productive reasons� Latin Americans that left their families back, they are in essence drivers of development in a very big way. � Luis Alberto Moreno, President, Inter-American Development Bank


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