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Nicaragua Social Protection Public Expenditure Review

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Reports & Research
Training Resources & Tools
maart, 2008
Nicaragua
Latin America and the Caribbean

This review of public expenditures on Social Protection (SP) in Nicaragua is based on the analytical framework of Social Risk Management (SRM) developed by the World Bank. The concept of managing social risk comes from the notion that certain groups in society are vulnerable to unexpected shocks which threaten their livelihood and/or survival.

Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Land and Resources of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Rural Development of the Republic of India on Land Resource Management, Land Administration and Immigrant Resettlement.

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International Conventions or Treaties
januari, 2008
India
China

Both Parties agree to cooperate on land resource management,land administration and immigrant resettlement. The cooperation mentioned in this Memorandum of Understanding may include, but is not limited to, the following areas of common interest:   1. Development, protection, management and utilization of land resources;   2.

Poverty Reduction Strategy.

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National Policies
december, 2007
Liberia

Liberia’s Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) is built on the foundation of the Government’s 150-Day Action Plan. The PRS is part of a longer-term continuum of the Government’s strategy for rapid, inclusive and sustainable growth and poverty reduction, including progress toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals. The PRS covers the three-year period from April 2008 to June 2011.

Poverty and Environment : Understanding Linkages at the Household Level

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Reports & Research
december, 2007

This report seeks to present micro evidence on how environmental changes affect poor households. It focuses primarily on environmental resources that are outside the private sphere, particularly commonly held and managed resources such as forests, fisheries, and wildlife. The objectives for this volume are three-fold.

Scoping Report: Addressing Land Issues after Natural Disasters

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Reports & Research
december, 2007
Africa

Contains case studies of earthquakes in Pakistan, Indonesia, Bhuj, India and Bam, Iran, of hurricanes in Grenada, Louisiana and Central America, and of floods in Mozambique. Followed by key findings and lessons learnt from the case studies and other research, and recommendations. Looks at potential tools for addressing land issues after natural disasters and an analytical framework.

Coastal protection in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami: What role for forests and trees?

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Journal Articles & Books
november, 2007
Bangladesh
Finland
Malaysia
Myanmar
Indonesia
India
Sri Lanka
Maldives
Thailand
New Zealand
Asia
Oceania

Following the widespread wreckage and loss of life caused by the Indian Ocean tsunami of 26 December 2004, unprecedented efforts where made to restore order and rebuild the lives and livelihoods of the millions affected.

Prevention of Steep Slope Disasters Act.

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Legislation
juli, 2007
Republic of Korea

The purpose of this Act is to protect lives and property of people from the danger of steep slope failures and to contribute to public welfare by prescribing matters concerning the designation and management of steep slopes at risk of collapse, the formulation and execution of necessary improvement plans and emergency measures.

Remarks at Washington Legislators Forum on Climate Change, Washington, D.C., February 14, 2007

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Conference Papers & Reports
februari, 2007

Paul Wolfowitz, President of the World Bank, remarked that we are seeing today an emerging global consensus that we must do something about climate change. But equally important is the agenda to reduce poverty. We face this double challenge of reducing damaging carbon emissions, and still meeting the energy demands of the world’s poor.