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World Factbook 2011 - Uzbekistan page

The World Factbook 2011, published by the US government, gives extensive information on Uzbekistan. It lists facts such as the population, ethnic groups, and literacy rates, as well as providing detailed political, geographical and economic data. In addition it outlines the transportation and...

World Factbook 2011 - Turkmenistan page

The World Factbook 2011, published by the US government, gives extensive information on Turkmenistan. It lists facts such as the population, ethnic groups, and literacy rates, as well as providing detailed political, geographical and economic data. In addition it outlines the transportation and...

World Factbook 2011 - Turkey page

The World Factbook 2011, published by the US government, gives extensive information on Turkey. It lists facts such as the population, ethnic groups, and literacy rates, as well as providing detailed political, geographical and economic data. In addition it outlines the transportation and...

Business-NGO Relationships for Environmental Conservation in Hong Kong: Capacity Building for NGOs and the Roles of Government and Business-Related Organisations

This is an article published in the Asian Pacific Journal of Public Administration, vol 29, no 2, in December 2007. Drawing on stakeholders' views collected from 31 in-depth face-to-face interviewees, the article investigates business-NGO relationships for environmental conservation in Hong...

The use of private security providers and services in humanitarian operations

A 2008 global survey of aid organisations conducted for this research revealed that the contracting of certain security functions to external professionals has become increasingly common among humanitarian operations worldwide. This trend has followed both the rise in aid worker violence and the...

Coordination of International Humanitarian Assistance in Tsunami-Affected Countries

Coordination of International Humanitarian Assistance in Tsunami-Affected Countries is an evaluation of the international humanitarian assistance following the tsunami. This evaluation covers three countries: Indonesia, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, with some additional observations from Thailand....

India 2001 Earthquake Case Study

India 2001 Earthquake Case Study, by the IBM Crisis Response Team, provides advice and lists some basic guidelines for those working in the disaster areas.

Business Case for Employee Volunteering: Race for Mentors -A Tripartite Relationship

Business Case for Employee Volunteering, a project report of Credit Suisse First Boston's engagement with students from a secondary school, shows how powerful and rewarding the experience was for all involved - to business, its employees and the community. It presents a clear business case for...

Planting Seeds on Rocky Ground

This article is written by Experts from Afghan Government, Private Sector, and Academia Share Views on Investing in Conflict-Affected and Fragile States.

UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) - TRAINS (TRade Analysis and INformation System) - Vietnam page

The TRAINS country notes summarise the trade control measures, tariffs and other import regulations.

UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) - TRAINS (TRade Analysis and INformation System) - Singapore page

The TRAINS country notes summarise the trade control measures, tariffs and other import regulations.

University of Texas Map Library - Turkmenistan page

A large database of maps from around the world. Has a political and relief maps for Turkmenistan, and links to other sites with similar maps. Other relevant maps include political and transport maps for Central Asia and time-zone maps.

Flood Observatory - Dartmouth

Flood Observatory - Dartmouth detects, maps, measures, and analyzes extreme flood events worldwide using satellite remote sensing. Imaging of selected river reaches is used to detect floods and extreme low flow conditions. The Observatory also provides yearly catalogues, large-scale maps, and...

UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) - TRAINS (TRade Analysis and INformation System) - Cambodia page

The TRAINS country notes summarise the trade control measures, tariffs and other import regulations.

History in the News: The Middle East

Operated by the History Department of the University at Albany (State University of New York), the site provides comprehensive links for the study of the Middle East. Along with general resources, the website has categorised sections on history, culture, society, religion, economics, politics, maps...

REACT

REACT, Responding to Emergencies with Appropriateness, Coordination and Timeliness, is Global Hand's disaster response initiative.

Social Welfare Information Kit (SWIK)

Social Welfare Information Kit (SWIK), an online reference centre of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, provides Hong Kong social service information to the general public and the service sector.

Turkmenistan map page

A United Nations map resource, with a general map of Turkmenistan, and maps of Central Asia.

HKCSS-HSBC Social Enterprise Business Centre

The Social Enterprise Business Centre is a website run by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service promoting social entrepreneurship in Hong Kong.

Corporate social responsibility communication of Chinese corporations in China

This paper explores the way in which leading Chinese and global companies operating in China communicate their corporate social responsibility (CSR) principles and practices to Chinese stakeholders.