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    Civil society engagement in education budgets: a report documenting Commonwealth Education Fund experience

    Commonwealth Education Fund, 2008
    This report documents Commonwealth Education Fund experience, illustrating how civil society can engage in the budget process through budget analysis; tracking disbursement flows through the education system; monitoring expenditure; and lobbying to influence budget allocations to the education sector.
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    Migration & development linkage in Sri Lanka: a post-tsunami and civil conflict approach

    Federico Caffe Center, Dept. of Social Sciences, Roskilde University, 2007
    This paper examines the linkages between migration and development with a particular focus on the post-tsunami and civil conflict approach in Sri-Lanka. It also reviews migration policies and their integration in national and/or international development whilst also identifying migration strategies and good practices.
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    From fear to sanctuary: a typology of zones of peace

    Institute for Conflict Analysis & Resolution, 2004
    One of the most important methods of conflict mitigation is through ‘institutionalizing conflict’ i.e. allowing conflict to continue within rules. A concrete example of this is through the establishment of Zones of Peace (ZoPs).
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    Migration, development and natural disasters: insights from the Indian Ocean tsunami

    International Organization for Migration, 2007
    This paper explores how natural disasters impact migration and development development by reviewing the impact of the Indian Ocean Tsunami on migration issues in three affected countries: Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
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    Children and armed conflict: report of the Secretary-General

    Reliefweb, 2007
    This document is the annual report from the Secretary-General. It details progress in the implementation of SC Resolution 1612 – ending the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict and its monitoring and reporting mechanism. The report's findings include:
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    Agribusiness in South Asia: a fact sheet

    Make Trade Fair Campaign, Oxfam International, 2007
    This paper reviews the nature, profile and functioning of South Asia’s agribusiness sector which has been undergoing rapid changes in the wake of globalisation. Its principal focus is the impact of agribusiness corporations, supermarket chains and such agencies on primary producers and rural poverty reduction.
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    Guidebook on the rights of the child in Sri Lanka

    International Development Law Organisation, 2007
    The tsunami that struck Sri Lanka and other parts of South East Asia in December 2004 resulted in a significant loss of life. This guidebook provides information covering key legislation, remedies and procedures and institutions, based on what experts and stakeholders consulted by the International Development Law Organisation (IDLO) considered to be the most useful and practical information.
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    The tsunami aid delivery system and humanitarian priciples

    Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research, 2007
    This report analyses the delivery of tsunami aid in Sri Lanka through international non-governmental organisations and the interface between the international aid delivery system and Sri Lankan governance institutions, civil society organisations and communities.
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    Neglected patients with a neglected disease? a qualitative study of lymphatic filariasis

    Public Library of Science Medicine, 2007
    This research article from PLos Neglected Tropical Diseases aims to find more effective ways to help people with lymphatic filariasis (LF). Also known as elephantiasis, this neglected tropical disease causes extreme swelling of the limbs and male genitals, resulting in long-term disability.
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    Department of Pensions, Sri Lanka

    Sri Lankan pension information web site, covering employees of the government, officers in state, provincial councils, and armed forces. Site includes member statistics.

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