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  Natural disasters: the business of Asian business?

  id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2003

  Should the private sector in developing countries get involved in natural disaster reduction? How could businesses be encouraged to move beyond providing support to relief efforts by taking up disaster preparedness instead? How transferable is northern experience of inter-sectoral partnerships and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in disaster reduction?
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  Levelling the international ICT playing field

  id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2003

  Developing countries have next to no say in the evolution of information and communication technologies (ICTs). At its Genoa Summit in 2001, the G8’s Digital Opportunities Task (DOT) Force called for greater southern involvement in ICT decision- making. What are the prospects for bridging the digital divide? What principles should govern ICT relations between north and south?
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  Intellectual property rights: food for the rich but poison for the poor?

  id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2003

  Can rules concerning intellectual property rights (IPRs) benefit developing countries and reduce poverty? How should IPR rules and regimes cover access to genetic resources? Are the costs involved in patent litigation a necessary price to pay for the incentives offered by the patent system?
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  Win-win in the inner city? Meeting the needs of business and the poor

  id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2003

  In city centres across the developing world commercial developments are driving out low- income households and small businesses. What can be done to help poor communities withstand pressures for their relocation, usually to unsuitable, edge-of-city locations?
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  Microfinance: a weapon of mass empowerment for the unbankable?

  id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2003

  Microfinance is benefiting millions of people but is it reaching the very poor? How can microfinance do more to contribute to poverty reduction? Are microfinance organisations (MFOs) able to expand their boundaries and develop innovative services to reach out to more very poor clients? Do donors understand the potential of microfinance to achieve Millenium Development Goals?
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  Reviving a heritage

  Eldis Document Store, 2001

  This case study explores the background and developments in the art of traditional pottery making in Jaipur. Blue Pottery of JaipurAs a result of this project, a local self help group has realized a 50% growth in annual income, as well as an expansion of the group. Product quality has been enhanced and is being geared to compete at national and international levels.
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  Significance of rural non farm sector in enterprise development

  Eldis Document Store, 2001

  This paper argues that the Indian government could be more actively involved in creating the necessary environment for effective public-private partnerships.
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  Adolescent and youth reproductive health in India : status, issues, policies, and programs

  US Agency for International Development, 2003

  Survey of the reproductive health status of adolescents in the country.The report looks at the social context and gender socialization issues that set girls and boys apart in terms of life expectations, educational attainment, job prospects, labor force participation, reproduction, and duties in the household.The report then outlines laws and policies that pertain to ARH and discusses infor
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  Poverty reduction and sustainable development in rural hinterland - ICT applications for micro level participatory planning, implementation & impact evaluation - Kuppam

  Eldis Document Store, 2002

  This document spells out the key components of a micro-level participatory planning exercise that was carried out in Kuppam constituency in Andhra Pradesh, India.
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  Significance of cluster based approach for mining sector with special reference to Rajasthan

  Eldis Document Store, 2001

  This paper argues that Rajasthan's mining industry could do with a fresh strategy geared towards its sustainable development, particularly because of its significant contribution to the state's revenue and the employment it provides.

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