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    Reform of retirement provisions: feasibility studies

    Department of Social Development, Republic of South Africa, 2008
    The government of South Africa is undertaking retirement reform initiatives to establish a comprehensive social security system. The potential components of the system are a universal noncontributory system (or social assistance), a mandatory contributory system and regulatory oversight of additional voluntary arrangements.
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    Impact of living or working environments on persons with disabilities

    United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, 2008
    People with disabilities are often the most marginalised and vulnerable groups in the Asian and Pacific region, as they tend to face not only activity limitations but also environmental and social barriers. These barriers include stigmatisation, prejudice and discrimination and a failure to modify work or living environments to make them fully accessible.
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    The emerging architecture for security and cooperation in Northeast Asia

    Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Indonesia, 2008
    What is the potential for an emerging architecture for security and cooperation in northeast Asia? In the context of the ‘Six party talks’, this paper analyses what would be required to achieve peace after six decades of turbulence in the Korean peninsula.
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    State of the nation: South Africa 2007

    Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa, 2007
    Assembling academics, journalists, researchers and analysts, the State of the Nation: South Africa 2007 volume offers 23 diverse angles on contemporary South Africa in one comprehensive publication.
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    Progress for children: a world fit for children statistical review

    United Nations Children's Fund, 2007
    This paper provides an overview on progress made in attaining the millennium development goals (MDGs) with regard to children.On the way towards the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger (MDG 1), underweight prevalence has declined even if low weight or height for children aged under 5 remains common in many developing regions.
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    Intergenerational solidarity: strengthening economic and social ties

    Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations, 2007
    This paper explores dominant issues and opportunities for intergenerational relationships in Sub-Saharan Africa, and identifies the implications for policy adaptation and research.  Placing the evolution of family structures in an historical context, the author highlights:
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    Burden of disease statistics

    World Health Organization, 2008
    This online resource produced by the World Health Organization provides the latest documentation, methods, results and projections for the global burden of disease. It provides statistical information on:
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    Community focus is key to eliminating filariasis

    id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2008
    Lymphatic filariasis (LF) affects at least 120 million people worldwide, with a further billion at risk according to World Health Organization estimates. Although an LF elimination programme is underway, could poor understanding of the social and cultural aspects of the disease threaten the programme’s success?
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    Does the Hib vaccine in Kenya deserve public money?

    id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2008
    Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine was licensed for use in infants in 1991. However, developing countries delayed its introduction due to cost and because Hib disease was perceived to be relatively rare. In 2001, Kenya was one of nine countries to receive financial backing to introduce the vaccine. How cost-effective has it been?
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    Integrated approach to eliminating neglected tropical diseases is crucial

    id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2008
    Thirteen tropical diseases account for more than half a million deaths worldwide each year, as well as causing chronic disability and poverty, exceeding malaria or tuberculosis (TB). While large-scale funding exists for TB, malaria, HIV and AIDS, so far the ‘other diseases’ have not benefited from such support. Yet simple interventions exist which could eliminate them altogether.

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