Friday, November 14, 2003
Conferences
Tools for Community Design and Decision Making: Working Session V
CHICAGO, IL, November 14, 2003 (CNT) - Register now for Tools for Community Design and Decision Making (TCDDM), Working Session V: Information Technology in Action. Explore how new approaches and tools for planning can improve local decisions about growth and development. Attendees can choose to participate in one of two separate, but integrated, interactive programs. TCDDM features plenary sessions including an electronic town hall exercise with keypad voting and groupware, and afternoon workshops and panels. A Hands-on Digital Charrette is designed so tool designers and attendees can work together in a real-time setting on a specific planning situation. Attendees will apply new technologies to realistic problems and Opportunities in regional and neighborhood planning. Sponsors include the APA, ASLA, CNT, Criterion Planners/Engineers, ESRI, HP, ICMA, Parsons Brinckhoff, Smart Growth America, FHWA, and FGDC. DATE: December 11-13, 2003; LOCATION: San Francisco Renaissance Parc 55 Hotel; REGISTER: http://www.tcddm.org; FOR MORE INFORMATION contact Julie Herman at julie@placematters.us or 303-926-8043
Tools for Community Design and Decision Making: Working Session V
CHICAGO, IL, November 14, 2003 (CNT) - Register now for Tools for Community Design and Decision Making (TCDDM), Working Session V: Information Technology in Action. Explore how new approaches and tools for planning can improve local decisions about growth and development. Attendees can choose to participate in one of two separate, but integrated, interactive programs. TCDDM features plenary sessions including an electronic town hall exercise with keypad voting and groupware, and afternoon workshops and panels. A Hands-on Digital Charrette is designed so tool designers and attendees can work together in a real-time setting on a specific planning situation. Attendees will apply new technologies to realistic problems and Opportunities in regional and neighborhood planning. Sponsors include the APA, ASLA, CNT, Criterion Planners/Engineers, ESRI, HP, ICMA, Parsons Brinckhoff, Smart Growth America, FHWA, and FGDC. DATE: December 11-13, 2003; LOCATION: San Francisco Renaissance Parc 55 Hotel; REGISTER: http://www.tcddm.org; FOR MORE INFORMATION contact Julie Herman at julie@placematters.us or 303-926-8043
Global Village Overview
New Thinking on Evaluating International Networks
BRIGHTON, UK, November 14, 2003 (ELDIS) Reference: Participation, relationships and dynamic change: new thinking on evaluating the work of international networks Church, M.; et al / Development Planning Unit (DPU), University College London (UCL), 2003. Methods for the monitoring and evaluation of networks
http://www.eldis.org/ds/docDisplay.cfm?Doc=DOC13617&Resource=f1par
New Thinking on Evaluating International Networks
BRIGHTON, UK, November 14, 2003 (ELDIS) Reference: Participation, relationships and dynamic change: new thinking on evaluating the work of international networks Church, M.; et al / Development Planning Unit (DPU), University College London (UCL), 2003. Methods for the monitoring and evaluation of networks
http://www.eldis.org/ds/docDisplay.cfm?Doc=DOC13617&Resource=f1par
Global Village Overview
Eldis guide on poverty and employment
BRIGHTON, UK, November 14, 2003 (ELDIS) - New Eldis guide is based on ILO's report on 'Working out of poverty', which looks at governance issues. Read more at: http://www.eldis.org/poverty/employment.htm
Eldis guide on poverty and employment
BRIGHTON, UK, November 14, 2003 (ELDIS) - New Eldis guide is based on ILO's report on 'Working out of poverty', which looks at governance issues. Read more at: http://www.eldis.org/poverty/employment.htm
Global Village Overview
Responsiveness to the Concerns of the Poor and Accountability to the Commitment to Poverty Reduction
BRIGHTON, UK, November 14, 2003(ELDIS) Reference: Author(s): Siri Gloppen, S,; Rakner, L; Tostensen, A; Produced by: Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI), Norway (2003); This paper addresses decision makers' responsiveness to concerns of the poor and explores ways to hold them accountable for their commitment to reducing poverty. Its approach to poverty reduction is based on the concepts of voice, responsiveness, and accountability. Available online at:
http://www.cmi.no/publications/2003/wp/wp2003-9.pdf
Responsiveness to the Concerns of the Poor and Accountability to the Commitment to Poverty Reduction
BRIGHTON, UK, November 14, 2003(ELDIS) Reference: Author(s): Siri Gloppen, S,; Rakner, L; Tostensen, A; Produced by: Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI), Norway (2003); This paper addresses decision makers' responsiveness to concerns of the poor and explores ways to hold them accountable for their commitment to reducing poverty. Its approach to poverty reduction is based on the concepts of voice, responsiveness, and accountability. Available online at:
http://www.cmi.no/publications/2003/wp/wp2003-9.pdf
Tuesday, November 11, 2003
Conferences
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST WAL-MART
WASHINGTON, DC, November 11, 2003 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage) - The United Food and Commercial Workers union and dozens of allied groups are organizing a National Day of Action to protest Wal-Mart's treatment of workers and its impact on small businesses, communities, and the environment. Rallies, meetings with lawmakers, and public educational events will be held in all 50 states on Wednesday, January 14. http://home-town-advantage.c.tep1.com/maabFvOaa2caza7e9PBb/
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST WAL-MART
WASHINGTON, DC, November 11, 2003 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage) - The United Food and Commercial Workers union and dozens of allied groups are organizing a National Day of Action to protest Wal-Mart's treatment of workers and its impact on small businesses, communities, and the environment. Rallies, meetings with lawmakers, and public educational events will be held in all 50 states on Wednesday, January 14. http://home-town-advantage.c.tep1.com/maabFvOaa2caza7e9PBb/
Global Village Overview
Guatemalan Voters Strive for Peace
MAMASSAS, VA, November 11, 2003 (GNN) - Extremely heavy turnout among the 5 million registered voters in Guatemala prompted officials to extend the national elections until thousands waiting in line on Sunday had a chance to cast ballots. Guatemala is the most populous nation in Central America. It is striving to preserve a peaceful democratic government established after a 36-year civil war ended in a UN-brokered peace accord in 1996. Good News Network - http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org
Guatemalan Voters Strive for Peace
MAMASSAS, VA, November 11, 2003 (GNN) - Extremely heavy turnout among the 5 million registered voters in Guatemala prompted officials to extend the national elections until thousands waiting in line on Sunday had a chance to cast ballots. Guatemala is the most populous nation in Central America. It is striving to preserve a peaceful democratic government established after a 36-year civil war ended in a UN-brokered peace accord in 1996. Good News Network - http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org
Environment
Directory of Land Use Attorneys
WASHINGTON, DC, November 11, 2003 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage) - A directory of attorneys who will represent citizens in land use and environmental cases has just been published by Community and Environmental Defense Services (CEDS). -- Download in pdf:
http://home-town-advantage.c.tep1.com/maabFvOaa2caIa7e9PBb/
Directory of Land Use Attorneys
WASHINGTON, DC, November 11, 2003 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage) - A directory of attorneys who will represent citizens in land use and environmental cases has just been published by Community and Environmental Defense Services (CEDS). -- Download in pdf:
http://home-town-advantage.c.tep1.com/maabFvOaa2caIa7e9PBb/
Global Village Overview
Malaysia Freezes Hypermarket Construction
WASHINGTON, DC, November 11, 2003 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage) - Malaysia has placed a five-year ban on the construction of hypermarkets in Klang Valley, which includes Kuala Lumpur, and the states of Johor and Penang. Scroll to number 5. International News at: http://www.newrules.org/hta/hta1103.htm -- For news on other countries that have restricted large-scale retail development, see the International subheading at the end of our articles index at: http://home-town-advantage.c.tep1.com/maabFvOaa2caGa7e9PBb/
Malaysia Freezes Hypermarket Construction
WASHINGTON, DC, November 11, 2003 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage) - Malaysia has placed a five-year ban on the construction of hypermarkets in Klang Valley, which includes Kuala Lumpur, and the states of Johor and Penang. Scroll to number 5. International News at: http://www.newrules.org/hta/hta1103.htm -- For news on other countries that have restricted large-scale retail development, see the International subheading at the end of our articles index at: http://home-town-advantage.c.tep1.com/maabFvOaa2caGa7e9PBb/
Global Village Overview
Irish Pharmacists Call for Limits on Corporate Ownership
WASHINGTON, DC, November 11, 2003 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage) - The Irish Pharmaceutical Union (IPU) has asked the government to adopt restrictions on the ownership of pharmacies similar to regulations in place in most European countries. Scroll to number 5. International News at: http://www.newrules.org/hta/hta1103.htm
Irish Pharmacists Call for Limits on Corporate Ownership
WASHINGTON, DC, November 11, 2003 (ILSR, Home Town Advantage) - The Irish Pharmaceutical Union (IPU) has asked the government to adopt restrictions on the ownership of pharmacies similar to regulations in place in most European countries. Scroll to number 5. International News at: http://www.newrules.org/hta/hta1103.htm
Monday, November 10, 2003
Science & Technology
Guatemalan Stove Project
VANCOUVER, BC, November 10, 2003 (Village Vibes) - The Guatemala Stove Project builds masonry cookstoves for impoverished households in rural Mayan villages in the mountains of Guatemala. These stoves dramatically improve the health, life expectancy and overall well being of indigenous families, particularly that of the women and children. Find this and other organizations working in international development at: http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/nonpr/nonpr9.html
Guatemalan Stove Project
VANCOUVER, BC, November 10, 2003 (Village Vibes) - The Guatemala Stove Project builds masonry cookstoves for impoverished households in rural Mayan villages in the mountains of Guatemala. These stoves dramatically improve the health, life expectancy and overall well being of indigenous families, particularly that of the women and children. Find this and other organizations working in international development at: http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/nonpr/nonpr9.html
Leadership Education
Leadership Training Help Online
VANCOUVER, BC, November 10, 2003 (Village Vibes) - We've added Trusted Leader, a resource for those in leadership positions. It offers advice and articles on building trust and developing your leadership style, as well as an interactive Q&A section. Find this and other online resources at: http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/ires/ires1.asp
Leadership Training Help Online
VANCOUVER, BC, November 10, 2003 (Village Vibes) - We've added Trusted Leader, a resource for those in leadership positions. It offers advice and articles on building trust and developing your leadership style, as well as an interactive Q&A section. Find this and other online resources at: http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/ires/ires1.asp
