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Statistics:Literacy Rates

The traditional definition of is considered to be the ability to read and write, or the ability to use language to read, write, listen, and speak. In modern contexts, the word refers to reading and writing at a level adequate for communication, or at a level that lets one understand and communicate ideas in a […]

Gender Equality and Financing for Development

Financing for gender equality is a critical part of the discussion on financing for development, in that sustainable economic growth and human development require women’s full participation in the economy, making it necessary to tailor development finance to the needs of both women and men. Table of Contents 1 Monterrey Consensus and Gender Equality 2 […]

Employment-to-population Ratio

[toc] Definition Located in the under Target 1.B, the employment-to-population ratio is a statistical measure of the percentage of working age population (15-64) employed. Employment is defined according to international definitions and refers to being engaged in an economic activity during a specified reference period, or being temporarily absent from such an activity. Economic activity […]

MENA – Women in business:2009 Business Forum and Women Business Leaders

Table of Contents 1 The 2009 MENA-OECD Business Forum 2 The Women Business Leaders Summit 3 MENA 100: Awards ceremony of the MENA 100 business plan competition winners 4 Launch of the MENA-OECD Business Council 5 High-level meeting of the MENA-OECD Responsible Business Network The 2009 MENA-OECD Business Forum Organised as part of the MENA-OECD […]

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Thailand’s Youth Policy

Table of Contents 1 Population of Thailand Population by Age http://www.ipsr.mahidol.ac.th/ipsr/PublicationGazette.aspx…. 2 The Importance of Children’s Voice Youth Development http://www.youthpolicy.org/national/Thailand_2010_Youth_Policy_Summary.p…. 3 Thailand’s Youth Policy Government’s Policy on Youth http://www.youthpolicy.org/national/Thailand_2010_Youth_Policy_Summary.p…. 4 The Policy in Action 4.1 ProgrammesStrategies and Directions for Helping Thai Children Achieve Desirable Qualities http://www.fao.org/docrep/x5630e/x5630e03.htm…. 5 A comparison with ‘s Youth Policy Cambodia Policy […]

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“Literacy for Development”

Objectives The meeting is being jointly organized by UNESCO and the Federal Government of Nigeria from June 21-24, 2010. The aim of the Abuja meeting is to contribute to halving adult illiteracy rates by 2015 (Education for All (EFA) Goal 4) with a special focus on girls and women in both the E-9 countries (Bangladesh, […]

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Indian Laws relating to Women & Children

This is a comprehensive list of laws pertaining to women and children in India. The list also includes laws relating to adoption, inheritance and succession: Laws relating to women Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987 Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 National Commission for Women Act, 1990 Protection of Women […]

  • July 19, 2011
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Global Project on Measuring the Progress of Societies

The Global Project on Measuring the Progress of Societies is an international initiative run by the  (OECD) – in collaboration with other international and regional partners – to measure, or assess, the progress of societies. Table of Contents 1 Background 2 Wikiprogress: The Global Project’s Platform 3 Videos 4 References Background Around the World, societies […]

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Meena’s Stories: A UNICEF Initiative

Table of Contents 1 Who is Meena? 2 The Meena Communication Initiative 3 How is Meena Used? 4 Meena in Bangladesh 5 Meena in Bhutan 6 Meena in India 7 Meena in Nepal 8 Meena in Pakistan 9 Meena in Sri Lanka 10 Meena Elsewhere 11 See also 12 Source Who is Meena? Meena is […]

  • September 13, 2011
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