Message-ID: <371A99B0.C3905CD1@idn.org> Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 22:49:20 -0400 From: Christopher Byrne <mailto:info@IDN.ORG> Subject: This Week at the International Development Network To: mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU
Greetings and apologies for any cross-postings!Here is what is new at the IDN web site located at http://www.idn.org _______________________________________________________________________
TOOLS YOU CAN USE - http://www.idn.org/#Tools You Can Use
This week's tool is the the India Development Information Network web site, the British Council’s initiative to address problems faced by development managers in accessing development information on India. _______________________________________________________________________
QUICK LINK OF THE WEEK - http://www.idn.org/#Quick Link Of The Week
Kosovo Relief Resource Center
This week's quick link is to the web site for the Kosovo Relief Resource Center, which is cosponsored by CARE and SNAP.COM
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MEETINGS, CONFERENCES & SYMPOSIA INFORMATION http://www.idn.org/#Conference Information
Global Health Council / NCIH
SuNstainable Pathways Design - learning skills for sustainable development _______________________________________________________________________
NEW LINKS - http://www.idn.org/#New Links
Applying Sustainable Development - helps people to learn how to apply sustainable development (SD) and enables people and organisations to move towards sustainability
Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (UK) - aims are to advance renewable energy technology to provide substantial and benign energy options for present and future generations.
The Commonwealth Network of Information Technology for Development (COMNET-IT) - works primarily within Commonwealth member countries to support activities related to the development of capabilities in implementing, managing, and using new information and communications technologies.
Deep Roots Scholarship Fund - Deep Roots is a scholarship fund whose mission is to fund highly motivated and intelligent, but economically disadvantaged students in third world countries to high school and university; supports women in development, and thus strives towards awarding 2/3 of all scholarships to girls.
Doctors Without Borders - US Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Organization that provides primary health care, perform surgery, vaccinate children, rehabilitate hospitals, operate emergency nutrition and sanitation programs, and train local medical staff.
The Environmental Education Television Project for China - The Environmental Education Television Project for China (EETPC) provides TVE, UNICEF and other environmental films free to all who need them in China.
The Global Environment Information Centre - has a commitment to better involve civil groups and people in environmental issues, and undertakes studies and activities that can better involve NGOs and other grassroots organizations in international and national environmental processes.
The Institute of Island Studies - is a research, education and public policy institute based at the University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada.
The Island Sustainability, Livelihood and Equity (ISLE) Program - is an integrated program which focuses on the sustainable development of islands. ISLE's aim is to promote sustainable island development through institutional strengthening.
Jamaica Sustainable Development Network Programme (SDNP) - Mission is to enhance citizens' capacity to access, understand, distribute and utilise information to enable them to sustain their livelihoods and socio-cultural values while conserving their natural environment.
Local Agenda 21: Sustainable Development Network Pamulang -- Indonesia - The objective of these webpages is to introduce to Pamulangians, the Agenda 21 in general, as well as the Local Agenda 21.
MyanNet Development Network - MyanNet Development Network is apolitical not for profit network based in New York, to connect overseas Myanmar/Burmese professionals and communities through a global internet based network. Facilitates discussions, sharing information and building communities around common development issues. Affiliated with SDNP/UNDP
Solstice: Sustainable Energy and Development Online - the Internet information service of the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST).
UN Sustainable Development Networking Program - initiative to kick-start networking in developing countries and help people share information, knowledge and expertise relevant to sustainable development to better their lives.
World Commission on Dams - The WCD is an independent and international commission established in May 1998 to undertake a global review of the development effectiveness of large dams and to develop internationally acceptable criteria and guidelines for future decision–making on dams. _______________________________________________________________________
The IDN plans to continue our growth and to expand the depth and breadth of our information services. If you have not yet thought about a membership/sponsorship in the IDN, we encourage you to consider becoming a sponsor/member of the fastest growing, most comprehensive and current International Development Web Site on the Internet! Information is available at http://www.idn.org/membership/