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    Helping South Asia cope better with natural disasters: the role of social protection

    Development Policy Review, 2007
    This article reviews major cash transfers to households as a mean of social protection in a number of Asian countries. Looking at Turkey, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Pakistan in particular, the author indicates the role which the World Bank has played as a post-disaster donor in those countries, noticing the positive impact of this support on short-term food security and long-term recovery.
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    Climate adaptation in Asia: knowledge gaps and research issues in South Asia

    Institute For Social And Environmental Transition, 2008
    The report presents South Asia-wide review of climate change adaptation research, intended to identify present knowledge, gaps on adaptation and application including the practice of research. The study explores how groups in the vulnerable areas of the region are likely to experience stresses from impacts of climate change.
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    Workshop on livelihood, security and development in post conflict Swat, NWFP, Pakistan

    Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2009
    This paper highlights the discussions and findings of a workshop held in Norway which aimed to better understand the situation that led to the conflict in Malakand Division, Pakistan.
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    ‘Promoting peace and democracy through security sector reform’, insights #79

    Eldis Gateway to Development and Environment Information, 2010
    Since the late 1990s, security sector reform (SSR) has emerged as a principal activity for promoting peace and stability, and a priority for donors in post-conflict countries. This issue of insights explores the concept of SSR as a coordinated, comprehensive approach to reforming the entire security system, to improve security governance and promote respect for human rights.
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    Improving education sector responses to earthquakes in Pakistan

    Education in emergencies and reconstruction, IIEP, 2010
    Pakistan was particularly hard hit by the earthquake that devastated the region in 2005. Children and youth made up almost 50 percent of those affected, due to the timing of the disaster and the poor quality of school building construction. The education sector faces major challenges to reconstruct and be prepared for future natural disasters.
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    NGOs and traditional voluntary organisations in Pakistan’s education sector

    id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2010
    International development institutions encourage non-profit organisations to provide education in developing countries. They argue these organisations deliver education more efficiently than the state and more equitably than the private sector. But non-profit organisations may be driven by different concerns, and cannot replace the state.
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    Observe early and often

    The New York Times, 2008
    This New York Times article advocates for the establishment of a United Nations monitoring unit devoted to the work of election commissions. The author makes the argument that the international community’s typical election assistance does not necessarily prevent post-election violence.
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    Marker of identity: religious political parties and welfare work — the case of Jama’at-i-Islami in Pakistan and Bangladesh

    International Development Department, University of Birmingham, 2009
    This paper investigates the welfare programmes of two Islamic parties in Pakistan and Bangladesh. The paper deems that religious political parties or their associated organisations are potential development partners for governments and donors concerned to improve the delivery of welfare and services.
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    Religion, politics and governance in Pakistan

    International Development Department, University of Birmingham, 2009
    This paper examines the relationships between Muslim organisations and government in Pakistan. The paper explores the influence of religion on development policy formulation and public administration. In particular, the paper tries to investigate whether religion can play the role of a driver for change in pro-poor policy and practice.
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    Islamic Microfinance: an emerging market niche

    Consultative Group to Assist the Poorest, 2008
    Islamic microfinance has the potential to expand access to finance to unprecedented levels throughout the Muslim world where a large majority of people do not use formal financial services. Even where services are available, some people view conventional products as incompatible with financial principles set forth in Islamic law (Sharia).

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