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Skills for Green Jobs: A Global View
International Labour Organization, 2011This volume examines the experiences of 21 developed and developing countries in adjusting their training provision to meet the new demands of a greener economy. It shows that skills development is critical to unlocking the employment potential of green growth, yet skills shortages are becoming an obstacle in realising this potential.DocumentJoint statement issued at the conclusion of the fifth BASIC ministerial meeting on climate change
Ministry of Environment and Forests, India, 2010The Fifth BASIC Ministerial meeting on climate change was held in Tianjin, China, on the 10th and 11th of October 2010. This joint statement was issued at its conclusion. It reemphasizes the primacy of equity in international climate negotiations.DocumentJoint statement issued at the conclusion of the fourth meeting of ministers of the BASIC group
Ministry of Environment and Forests, India, 2010This joint statement was issued by BASIC countries at the fourth meeting of BASIC country Ministers on climate change that took place in Rio de Janeiro on the 25th and 26th of July 2010.DocumentChina, India, South Africa, Brazil (BASIC): Crucial for the global environment. Commissioned by the Norwegian Ministry of the Environment
ECON Pöyry, 2011This study, commissioned by the Norwegian Ministry of Environment, aims to assess why and how the BASIC countries (Brazil, South Africa, India, and China) are important for the global environment. The study shall also provide an overview of environmental policy in the BASIC countries.DocumentUNIDO and energy efficiency: a low-carbon path for industry
United Nations [UN] Industrial Development Organization, 2009Energy efficiency in industry contributes to economic growth and mitigating environmental impact while reducing industrial energy intensity and improving competitiveness.OrganisationCross-Cultural Solutions
Cross-Cultural Solutions offers volunteer programmes in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania and Thailand, where volunteers work side-by-siDocumentGlobal financial crisis and recession: what could happen to major emerging economies?
Centre for Development Policy and Research, SOAS, 2009Since late 2008, the financial crisis spawned in the U.S. has spread quickly across the globe, enveloping both developed and developing countries. Most of the major developed countries are now mired in recession and many export-led economies in the developing world are following suit.DocumentPension coverage and informal sector workers: international experiences
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2009Pension reform around the world in recent decades has focused mainly on the formal sector. Consequently, many of those working in the informal sector have been left out of structured pension arrangements, particularly in developing countries.DocumentChanging international aid dynamics
International Development Research Centre, 2008The ‘traditional’ aid environment is no longer solely driven by OECD donor countries. The emergence – and increasing influence – of developing nations as significant funders of ODA (Official Development Assistance) has introduced a new element to the donor-recipient relationship.DocumentInclusive business in agrifood markets: evidence and action
Regoverning Markets Programme, 2008This report brings together issues discussed at an international conference on “Inclusive Business in Agrifood Markets: Evidence to Action in 2008.The conference sought to answer the following questions:Pages
