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U.S. labor force trends
Population Reference Bureau, 2008This paper examines demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the U.S. civilian labour force and changes since 1950. The author relates these trends to demographic and institutional changes and economic restructuring both internationally and within the United States.DocumentProgramme insights: learning for action on women's leadership and participation: all papers
Oxfam, 2008Women are often denied a voice within the states, markets, communities, and households in which they live, dominated as they are by men and male interests.DocumentQuantity but not yet quality in Viet Nam’s education system
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2008In Viet Nam, enrolment in education has expanded rapidly over the last fifteen years but there are still significant challenges in terms of the quality of education. Many families are paying for private tuition but unless concerted action is undertaken, many poor children will leave primary school with inadequate numeracy and literacy skills.DocumentDisabilities among refugees and conflict-affected populations: a resource kit for fieldworkers
Women's Refugee Commission, 2008Persons with disabilities remain among the most hidden, neglected and socially excluded of all displaced people today. People with disabilities are often literally and programmatically “invisible” in refugee and internally displaced persons (IDP) assistance programs [adapted from author].DocumentHuman excrement: the unmentionable global crisis
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2008Although 2008 is the International Year of Sanitation, 40 percent of the world’s population, 2.6 billion people, have nowhere to relieve themselves in dignity. Instead, they are forced to use alleyways, waste-tips, river banks, railway lines and fields. Massive improvement in health and human dignity could be achieved by the safe disposal of excreta.DocumentPromoting the rights of children with disabilities
UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre, 2007The document finds that children with disabilities and their families constantly experience barriers to the enjoyment of their basic human rights and to their inclusion in society. It further states that their abilities are overlooked, their capacities are underestimated and their needs are given low priority.DocumentGender awareness of rural women in Bangladesh
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, 2007Most on-going discussions and research related to women’s development and women’s rights in Bangladesh indicate that there are at least four mutually interdependent factors influencing the macrosocietal system. These include, economic setting, political organization, legal system and ideology and religion.DocumentGender awareness of rural women in Bangladesh
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, 2007What factors underpin inequalities among rural women in Bangladesh? And how ?gender aware? are they? This study, conducted in 2002-3, sets out to answer these questions, drawing on group discussions and personal interviews with 156 women in three villages in rural Bangladesh.DocumentPractical advice on school sanitation in Africa
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2008Lack of sanitation facilities prevents many children, especially girls, from attending school. The health and well-being of pupils and staff is greatly enhanced if there are enough clean water and sanitation facilities and everyone washes their hands with soap. Education planners must make sanitation central to effective school management.DocumentLand policy options for development and poverty reduction - civil society views for pro-poor land policies and laws in Zambia
Southern African Regional Poverty Network, 2008This paper points out the key challenges for land administration and management in Zambia that have been identified by civil society actors:Pages