Making a good impression on a new prospective client can be challenging, especially if you have only a few minutes to build rapport. Typically, an initial meeting begins with small talk. When it's too generic ("can you believe this weather?"), it doesn't create a meaningful connection. When it's too intimate ("have you considered working elsewhere?"), it can be off-putting. Most of us try to get through the perfunctory chitchat so we can get down to business. But that creates a weak foundation of trust, which in turn limits our ability to ask probing questions and learn all we can about the client's problems.
This begs the question: What do you say at the beginning of the meeting so that it ends well?
There are plenty of communication techniques that can be helpful in this regard (mirroring body language, finding commonalities, asking open-ended questions, active listening, validating the other person's point of view), but they can come across as manipulative if executed poorly. For example, if you are mirroring the other person's body language in the hopes that they start to think, "oh look, our legs are crossed in the same way—we must have a lot in common" it is just as likely that your attention on mirroring is making you self-conscious about your own body language.
You're better off focusing on creating an authentic connection with the prospect. What you say or do is less important than the state of being you're in during the meeting. If you are relaxed and attentive, they will sense it and begin to respond in kind. It's very difficult to demonstrate genuine interest in another person. It's far more effective to simply be interested. Building a meaningful rapport requires that you let down your guard. So ask yourself, can you set aside your agenda at the beginning of the meeting and bring the same warmth and sincerity you would extend to an old friend, or are you just being nice to your prospect as a means to an end? Only you can answer the question, but don't fool yourself into thinking that your prospect can't tell the difference.


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Rochester court deputies and city police officers executed a bench warrant issued for Judge Leticia Astacio's arrest last week after she missed a Tuesday court appearance related to an August drunken-driving conviction.
"You're doing everything to show you don't care what happens to your public trust," Aronson said.
In May, Astacio was summoned to court after her interlock device on April 29 registered a blood-alcohol-content reading of 0.0651%. A vehicle will start only if a person's blood-alcohol content is below 0.03%.
Astacio, who worked as a prosecutor for a time in 2009 in the Driving While Intoxicated Bureau of the Monroe County District Attorney's Office, denied consuming alcohol and contended that her daughter had registered the reading, said her lawyer, Ed Fiandach. It is not illegal for another person to drive a car outfitted with an interlock device meant for someone else.
She returned to Rochester because her supervising judge, Justice Craig Doran of the New York State Supreme Court, had directed she attend a 9 a.m. Monday meeting in his office at the Monroe County Hall of Justice, expressing concern in a letter that her behavior constituted a "voluntary abandonment of public office" that would be deemed a breach of her judicial responsibilities if she failed to show up.
"You are self-sabotaging any chance you have to return to the bench," Aronson said in court, telling Astacio that her attitude appeared to be contemptuous.
Though she still receives her paycheck, Astacio has been prohibited from presiding over cases since before her drunken driving conviction in August and has been barred from entering non-public areas of the courthouse since November. She has continued to receive her $173,700 salary because she remains an elected judge.
Astacio will again be working for her pay upon her release from jail — whenever that may be.
Her supervisors, state Supreme Court Judge Craig Doran and City Court Judge Teresa Johnson, told Astacio Monday that she will required to conduct research in the courthouse law library Monday through Friday, whenever court is in session.
Salary of $173,700 for a municipal judge. Wow. She's definitely not in Mississippi.
A one-way ticket to Thailand?
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CO2 Balloon
Baking soda and acid reactions in baking make things puff and rise. But how could you use this same chemical reaction to blow up a balloon?
The reaction between baking soda and acid has been known for a long time. Its most common use is in baking, where the carbon dioxide gas that is produced makes things puff and rise. The first known instance of using baking soda for this purpose was from a cookbook from 1796!
Conservation of Matter
Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)
Vinegar (Acetic Acid)
Pour about 4 tablespoons of vinegar into the bottle
Stretch the end of the balloon over the small end of the funnel, and put a generous scoop of sodium bicarbonate into the funnel so it falls into the balloon
Remove the funnel, and stretch the end of the balloon over the top of the bottle with vinegar in it, but make sure the sodium bicarbonate stays in the balloon.
Make a prediction: What will happen to the balloon when you add the bicarbonate soda to the vinegar?
Carefully tip the balloon upright, so the baking soda falls out of the balloon and into the vinegar.
Let the reaction happen and observe what happens to the balloon.
With the help of an adult, repeat the experiment in a measuring cup without the balloon. Carefully pour the measuring cup (without spilling the liquid at the bottom out) over a lit candle and see what happens!
Be sure to clean up when you are done. The contents of the bottle can be poured down the sink, and the balloon can be thrown away. Wash anything that needs to be washed, and put things away where they belong.
Observation and Results
You should see the baking soda and vinegar mixture start to fizz. This is because the acetic acid and sodium bicarbonate are reacting together to produce sodium acetate, carbon dioxide gas, and water. The carbon dioxide fills up the balloon and inflates it, and the other things stay dissolved in the water.
Try adding a challenge for yourself by creating your tower for a specific purpose. Can you make a tower that holds an egg 6 inches off the table? How about a book? How tall can you make a tower using only unbroken pieces of spaghetti? Keep experimenting with different ways to build.
Safety First and Adult Supervision
Follow the experiment's instructions carefully.
A responsible adult should assist with each experiment.
While science experiments at home are exciting ways to learn about science hands-on, please note that some may require participants to take extra safety precautions and/or make a mess.
Adults should handle or assist with potentially harmful materials or sharp objects.
Adult should review each experiment and determine what the appropriate age is for the student's participation in each activity before conducting any experiment.
Next Generation Science Standard (NGSS) Supported - Disciplinary Core Ideas
This experiment was selected for Science at Home because it teaches NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas, which have broad importance within or across multiple science or engineering disciplines.
Learn more about how this experiment is based in NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas.
Engineering Design (ETS)1: Engineering Design
PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter
2-PS1-1. Different kinds of matter exist and many of them can be either solid or liquid depending on temperature. Matter can be described and classified by its observable properties.
5-PS1-1.
Matter of any type can be subdivided into particles that are too small to see, but even then, the matter still exists and can be detected by other means.
A model shows that gases are made from matter particles that are too small to see and are moving freely around in space. This can explain many observations, including the inflation and shape of a balloon and the effects of air on larger particles or objects.
MS-PS1-1.
Substances are made from different types of atoms, which combine with one another in various ways.
MS-PS1-4
Gases and liquids are made of molecules or inert atoms that are moving about relative to each other.
In a liquid, the molecules are constantly in contact with others.
In a gas, they are widely spaced except when they happen to collide.
In a solid, atoms are closely spaced and may vibrate in position but do not change relative locations.
The changes of state that occur with variations in temperature or pressure can be described and predicted using these models of matter.
GPS1.B: Chemical Reactions
5-PS1-4. When two or more different substances are mixed. A new substance with different properties may be formed.
MS-PS1-2. Substances react chemically in characteristic ways.
MS-PS1-3. In a chemical process, the atoms that make up the original substances are regrouped into different molecules, and these new substances have different properties from those of the reactants.\nMS-PS1-6. Some chemical reactions release energy, others store energy.
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ROCK HILL, S.C. � Gardner-Webb seniors Meghan Allum and Hannah Hellyer each posted a top-five finish to lead the Runnin � Bulldogs to a second-place team finish at the two-day Winthrop University Intercollegiate at the par 72, 5,979-yard Rock Hill Country Club.
Gardner-Webb turned in team rounds of 310 and 300 to finish at 34-over 610.
Allum led the Runnin � Bulldogs over the 36-hole event with rounds of 74 and 75 to take fourth at 5-over 149.
Hellyer finished tied for fifth with two rounds of 75 and a 6-over 150 total.
Fellow seniors Lauren Smith and Sammy Vass finished in a tie for 13th and in a tie for 19th, respectively. Smith bounced back from a first round 80 on Saturday to shoot a 74 on Sunday and was 10-over 154. Like Smith, Vass played better on day two, carding rounds of 81 and 76 to finish at 13-over 157.
Rounding out the group for GWU was junior Pilar Morgan with rounds of 81 and 84 to finish tied for 34th at 21-over 165.
The Runnin � Bulldogs were 18 strokes behind tournament champion Appalachian State�s 16-over 592.
The GWU women�s golf team will compete in a dual match versus High Point University at The Patriot Golf Club in Ninety Six, S.C., on Oct. 20.
Longwood shuts out Gardner-Webb � The Gardner-Webb women�s soccer team fell 2-0 at Big South Conference newcomer Longwood on Saturday night.
Longwood limited the Runnin � Bulldogs to two shots.
Gardner-Webb (2-11-1, 1-4-1 Big South) hosts Radford at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Graves gets 1st college win for GWU � Gardner-Webb scored twelve top-10 performances, led by freshman Giorgie Graves� victory in the 100 butterfly, to finish fifth in the women�s team standings at the inaugural All-N.C. Invitational in Greensboro over the weekend.
North Carolina State finished first at the invitational with 1,499 points. East Carolina was second with 1,285, Duke was third with 866 points and Davidson finished in third with 735.5 points. Gardner-Webb scored a fifth place finish overall with 719 points, pulling away from sixth place Campbell (670.5) on day two.
Graves, out of Riverview, Fla., made the most of the first individual race of her collegiate career, recording the top time of the meet in the women�s 100 butterfly at 57.46. The freshman beat out N.C. State senior Julianna Prim (57.69) and Duke freshman Linsay Cooper (57.76) for the win.
GWU men finish 5th at All-NC Invitational � Gardner-Webb got five top-10 individual finishes from freshman Nathan Lile and three from sophomore Jordan Denmark and saw each of its four relays finish in the top eight as the Runnin � Bulldog men took fifth place finish at the inaugural All-N.C. Invitational in Greensboro over the weekend.
North Carolina State finished atop the men�s standings with 1,438 points. Duke was second with 1,095.5 points, East Carolina took third with 1,095 points and Wingate was fourth 773. Gardner-Webb (716) edged fellow CCSA member Davidson (707.5), which finished in sixth .
The Gardner-Webb men compete at the VMI/UNC Asheville Relay Meet in Lexington, Va., on Oct.19.


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72 Hours in Philadelphia with Kids
The Franklin Institute is packed with interactive science displays and exhibits that kids will love
Tucked along the Delaware River, Philadelphia boasts well-preserved history, thriving arts and culture, and a newly booming food scene. Nearly equidistant between New York and Washington, D.C., the City of Brotherly Love is an easy visit from nearby Eastern seaboard states, but also doable as a long weekend trip for visitors from the West Coast (like us!).
Philadelphia is where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, and it's very much the birthplace of the U.S. as a nation. Introducing these historic landmarks to our kids was the focus of our recent four-day family visit. We chose accommodations in Old City, with the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House, Ben Franklin Museum and the 2-year-old Museum of the American Revolution all within a few blocks.
If we'd had more time, we could certainly have tacked on a day or two beyond city limits to visit the nearby Valley Forge National Park, coastal beaches or even Hershey's famed theme park. No matter what your itinerary, Philly offers plenty to learn, do and eat!
The Liberty Bell is a must-see!
Best Things to Do in Philadelphia with Kids
Start the morning bright and early at the glass-encased Liberty Bell Center. Free of charge and run by the National Park Service, the first-come, first-served site exhibits detailed information and memorabilia and ends with the 2,080-pound bell itself. Originally known as the State House Bell, the copper and tin structure once rang in the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall). That original bell came from London, but cracked on the first ring; it was melted down and recast in Philadelphia. The new version later developed a split after decades of use and the crack we see today was actually made to repair the bell.
It's also worth noting that it was abolitionists and women's rights activists who coined the term Liberty Bell and adopted it as their symbol based on the inspiring inscription across the top.
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After the bell, consider touring Independence Hall to see the room where the Declaration was signed and the Constitution was created as a framework for our government. Free timed tickets are required and available at the visitor center or online.
If this feels like a bit much for littler ones, opt to visit the Philadelphia branch of the U.S. Mint, where half the circulating coins in the country are struck. The mint has undergone a major renovation in recent years.
Our daughter, who had read about Betsy Ross before the trip, was especially keen to see the famed flag-maker's house. Though it's still disputed whether this was the upholsterer's original home, the intimate house and shop offers a slice of what colonial life was like. A "Betsy" in colonial attire usually can be found in the house. During our visit, Betsy shared how she persuaded General Washington to use a five-point star on the flag (instead of a six-point one) and gave our daughter a paper example of that star.
Even the candy shops in Philadelphia have a history. Finish with treats or hot chocolate (parents may like the yummy Spanish drinking chocolate with a hint of cayenne) at nearby Shane's Confectionery, which dates back to 1911.
A costumed guide leads kids on a tour of highlights through the Museum of the American Revolution
The 2-year-old Museum of the American Revolution was one of the high points of our weekend, largely because we signed up for the hour-long family highlights tour offered on Sundays. An educator from the museum, dressed in colonial garb, takes families through the core exhibits with interactive prompts for children along the way. From the discontent over taxes to the battles of Lexington and Concord to a model privateer ship that children can climb aboard, our guide helped bring to life so many details and stories about the war. We finished with the movie and showing of George Washington's war tent, the museum's powerful and moving pièce de résistance.
With so much history to absorb, we took a lunch break and headed to Goldie's Falafel, the more casual but equally delicious eatery from chef Michael Solomonov of Zahav's fame. The pint-size Center City restaurant offers falafel sandwiches with marinated cabbage, cucumber, tomato and parsley, and tehina shakes and fries too.
In anticipation of our Philadelphia trip, I had tried to hook our family on the Young Ben Franklin podcast. Our son was especially absorbed by the storytelling, and so we knew we had to make a stop at the underground Ben Franklin Museum. Set below the very area where Franklin's home and print shop existed, the small museum shares a glimpse of Franklin's personality and many achievements. A printer, philosopher, inventor and statesman, Franklin is credited with many of the country's firsts, including a post office, hospital, lending library and even a volunteer fire department, all of which were first established in Philadelphia.
The Franklin Institute is packed with interactive science displays and exhibits that kids will love. Photo courtesy of The Franklin Institute
On our last day, we took a break from history and considered other alternatives such as the Franklin Institute, Rodin Museum and Barnes Foundation.
A robust science museum and planetarium, the Franklin Institute would certainly have engaged our kids for hours. The Rodin Museum, which I had visited more than a decade prior, has some 150 works that span the course of the famed sculptor's career. And the stunning 93,000-square-foot Barnes Foundation, which moved to Philadelphia in recent years, is known for its outstanding collection of impressionist art.
Ultimately, though, our children were looking forward to some downtime at a park (or ice skating rink, as it happened to be in our case). Had we pushed, maybe we would have made it to another historical stop or museum; knowing that family travel is a balance and less is often more, we went with the flow. But I can say, without a doubt, we will definitely be back in Philadelphia again!
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Minority shareholders have long been at risk of oppressive conduct by majority shareholders in control of the corporation. Freeze-outs, squeeze-outs, and a host of other tactics, some legally permissible and others not, have long given majority shareholders the upper hand in any shareholder dispute.
While there were a few minority shareholder protections available by statute, including preemptive rights, cumulative voting, and dissenters rights, these often failed to protect against the financial consequences of oppressive conduct by majority shareholders. Recently, however, the Oregon legislature and the Oregon Court of Appeals have taken action to help level the playing field.
Two recent Court of Appeals decisions have stepped in to ease the detrimental financial impact of such oppressive conduct. The court held that where a majority shareholder engaged in a course of conduct oppressive to the minority shareholders, an appropriate remedy is to require the majority shareholder to purchase the minority shareholders stock for its "fair value."
This is a significant improvement for minority shareholders since, previously, such shares were subject to a "minority interest discount."
A minority interest discount is the recognition of the economic reality that shares that do not allow the owner some measure of influence on the operation of the business are worth less, on a per share basis, than shares that provide some measure of control of the corporation. Minority discounts can range from 25% to 60% of the per share value of the stock.
The court indicated that in situations where the majority shareholder breached its fiduciary obligations to the minority shareholder by freezing the shareholder out and by denying him of all benefit of his stock, the appropriate remedy is to require the purchase of all shares for the pro-rata value of the going concern value of the business. No longer is the minority shareholder subject to discounts for a minority interest, lack of marketability, or lack of control.
The Oregon legislature has also gotten into act and provided for additional remedies for minority shareholders that suffer from the illegal, fraudulent, or oppressive conduct of the Board of Directors or those in control of the corporation. The new remedies include court ordered distributions from the corporation, court ordered purchase of shares, appointment of a custodian to manage the business, and appointment of a specific individual as a director or officer of the corporation.
While the new legislation and court rulings do not put the minority shareholder on equal footing with the majority shareholders, they do provide the minority shareholder with additional tools and techniques for assuring that they are fairly compensated for their holdings in the corporation.


Open to projects from Ibermedia countries and Italy, the programme will accompany along 2019 12 documentary projects in an initial development stage to confer them an international dimension. The ultimate goal is to guide them towards growth, to bring them closer to the international market and give them opportunities so they can keep growing, get funding and become great films.
4 of online individual sessions with an expert to guide and supervise the project along 2019.
Face to face workshop, from 18th to 22th of May in Barcelona.
During 2019, 12 projects will be mentored by two experts with a large experience in documentaries. During the festival DOCSBARCELONA 2019, the programme will be completed with 5 sessions (from 18th to 22th of May) where different themes will be explored such as: funding sources, branding, contracts, distribution, pitch or marketing, among others.
Director of DocsBarcelona. Executive producer, filmmaker and editor.
He has produced more than 150 documentary films, some of them have been awarded at the Berlinale, selected at Festivals like INPUT or Sundance. Joan Gonzàlez was given the European EDN Award in 2013 for his contribution to the development of the documentary culture in the South of Europe.
Joan Gonzàlez, (Parallel40 – DocsBarcelona) Executive producer and director of DocsBarcelona.
ClaudiaRodríguez Valencia, (Preciosa Media) CEO and specialist in distribution, marketing and communication consulting.
David Matamoros, (ZentropaSpain) CEO, producerand specialist in marketing and film distribution.
Pau Dueñas, (Morillas) global partner and branding specialist.
§ Carlota Planas (Sabatellini& Associats), lawyer specialist in audiovisual rights.
Mariekevan denBersselaar, (Polar Star Films) head of documentary development and producer.
§ Àngels Villar, (freelance) specialist in documentary development and production.
JuanCarlos Concha, (Apeman Studio) Trainer, producer and director of animated films. Director of NonStop Animation film festival.
– 1.000€ for participant; 2.000 for project. Each project must consist of two people: director and Producer.
4 one-to-one online tutoring and face to face workshop in Barcelona.
The IBERMEDIA schoolarship cover accommodation and maintenance in Barcelona, from the 18th to 22nd of May of 2019, as well as the professional accreditation that allows to attend the activities of the Industry and the projections of DocsBarcelona festival.
Face to face workshop will take place in Barcelona from 18th to 22th of May 2019 during DocsBarcelona fest.
One to one online sessions and all the workshops are given in Spanish.


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Poll shows firms must tout CSR to retain consumers
December 20, 2004 by John N. Frank
BOSTON: US businesses need to talk more to consumers about corporate social responsibility or they risk losing customers, according to a new corporate citizenship survey done by strategic marketing firm Cone.
Indeed, Americans consider matters of good corporate citizenship when making buying decision more today than anytime in recent history, the survey suggests.
Eighty-six percent of respondents agreed with the statement: "I'm very/somewhat likely to switch from one brand to another that is about the same in price and quality if the other brand is associated with a cause."
Eighty-five percent of respondents said a company's commitment to social issues is important when they consider which companies they want to see doing business in their local communities.
In addition, 81% said social commitment is important when they consider where to work, and 74% said it is important in deciding which products they recommend to others.
Respondents generally want companies to do cause-based marketing.
When asked, "Is it acceptable for companies to involve a cause or issue in their marketing?" 72% said yes, compared with 70% in a 2001 study and 66% in 1993, the first year Cone did such a survey.
When asked to name a socially involved firm, 12% said Wal-Mart, followed by about 7% who said McDonald's.
While Wal-Mart is regularly the subject of negative press coverage, it has been advertising a great deal about its social involvement in local communities, and those messages apparently are connecting with consumers, said Carol Cone, agency CEO.
McDonald's publicizes its involvement with Ronald McDonald House, a reason it consistently has been named as an involved corporate citizen in surveys, she added.
"People want companies to get involved, but they want them to get involved in a credible way, and they want to hear about it," Cone said.
When asked to name a firm they considered a strong corporate citizen, 80% of respondents were able to do so, compared with only 49% in 2001 and 26% in 1993, Cone said.
Asked whom they consider credible sources of information on company social responsibility efforts, 59% said family and friends, 38% said government agencies, 37% said news organizations, and only 23% said the company itself.
This answer means companies must use grassroots PR and nonprofit groups with which they work to help deliver their social responsibility messages, Cone said.
The study polled 1,033 adults by phone October 22 to 25 and has a margin of error of plus or minus three percentage points.


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Supplements for Collapsed Trachea in Dogs
Collapsed trachea in dogs is a serious condition that affects the windpipe, making it difficult for the dog to breathe. This condition is caused by a weakening of the cartilage rings that support the trachea, leading to a collapse of the airway. This can cause coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing, which can be distressing for both the dog and the owner.
There are several supplements that are commonly used to help manage collapsed trachea in dogs. These supplements can help to strengthen the cartilage rings, reduce inflammation, and improve overall respiratory health. However, it is important to note that supplements alone may not be enough to fully resolve the condition and should always be used in conjunction with other treatments prescribed by a veterinarian.
One of the most commonly used supplements for collapsed trachea in dogs is glucosamine and chondroitin. These supplements are often used to help strengthen the cartilage in joints and may also be beneficial for the cartilage in the trachea. Glucosamine and chondroitin have anti-inflammatory properties and may help to reduce inflammation in the trachea. However, studies have shown that the effectiveness of these supplements for collapsed trachea is inconclusive and more research is needed.
Another popular supplement used for collapsed trachea in dogs is omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and may help to reduce inflammation in the trachea. They may also help to improve overall respiratory health by reducing mucus production and improving lung function. Studies have shown that omega-3s may be beneficial for dogs with the collapsed trachea, but more research is needed to fully understand their effectiveness.
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Herbs such as licorice root, ginger, and turmeric may also be used to help manage collapsed trachea in dogs. These herbs have anti-inflammatory properties and may help to reduce inflammation in the trachea. Licorice root in particular has been shown to have a mild bronchodilatory effect and may help to open the airways. However, herbs can have side effects and should be used under the guidance of a veterinarian.
Antioxidant supplements such as vitamin E and vitamin C may also be beneficial for dogs with a collapsed trachea. These supplements help to neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, which can contribute to inflammation and cartilage degeneration. Studies have shown that antioxidant supplements may be beneficial for dogs with the collapsed trachea, but more research is needed to fully understand their effectiveness.
While supplements may be beneficial for managing collapsed trachea in dogs, they should never be used as a replacement for veterinary care. A veterinarian should always be consulted to determine the best course of treatment for a dog with a collapsed trachea. Additionally, it is important to be aware of the potential side effects of any supplement and to only use supplements that have been proven to be safe and effective for dogs.
In conclusion, collapsed trachea in dogs is a serious condition that can cause difficulty breathing and distress for both the dog and the owner. While there are several supplements that may be beneficial for managing collapsed trachea, more research is needed to fully understand their effectiveness. Supplements should always be used in conjunction with other treatments prescribed by a veterinarian and should never be used as a replacement for veterinary care. It is important to be aware of the potential side effects of any supplement and to only use supplements that have been proven to be safe and effective for dogs.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by Peachy84 from Decent fit and lovely colour. The shirt is great for the money. It fits really well even on the arms. The additional buttons on the chest area are a great addition to stop the gapping that can happen with having a big chest. It's a little shorter then I'd of hoped for (something Simply Be are often guilty of) Fabric is lovely and soft which is comfortable to wear. It does mean it creases up easily. I'd sized up a few sizes for a more roomy fit and had hoped it would of helped with the length.
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Q: Kivy: Events with Nested Layouts I'm new to kivy and I don't understand how to handle event propagation.
A minimal example of what I'm trying to do:
# app.kv
ListItem:
    SomeIcon:

class ListItem(MDBoxLayout):
    def on_touch_down(self, touch):
        if self.collide_point(*touch.pos):
            print('clicked on list item!')
            #return True # uncomment to stop propagation
        return super(ListItem, self).on_touch_down(touch)

class SomeIcon(MDIcon):
    def on_touch_down(self, touch):
        if self.collide_point(*touch.pos):
            print('clicked on some icon!')
            return True
        return super(SomeIcon, self).on_touch_down(touch)

When I click on SomeIcon the event on ListItem is triggered first and then SomeIcon.
How can I prevent this and separate the events?
Thank you for any suggestions

A:
SomeIcon should not trigger the event on ListItem

I think you're mistaken on how events work in Kivy. The library does not implement event propagation by itself and then dispatches on_touch_* events on every involved widget, like e.g. the DOM does it on the web. There is no built-in collision detection, Kivy won't know which widgets were touched and which were not, every widget needs to figure that out on its own.
I would argue that the documentation "events bubble up from the first child upwards through the other children. If a widget has children, the event is passed through its children before being passed on to the widget after it." is wrong or at least misleading.
What's actually happening is that the main loop dispatches every input event at the root widget of the application, calling the respective on_touch_* method. This method is then responsible for propagating the event to the children widgets, and with a depth-first tree traversal it can form both event capturing and event bubbling. This recursion is happening in the default on_touch_* method implementations of the Widget class, which you're also doing by calling super().on_touch_down(touch).
Depending on where in the method the recursive calls are happening, one can either handle events in the capturing phase or handle them in the bubbling phase. To do that latter, one has to first propagate the event to the children widgets and see whether one of them handled it, and only when none of them did, act on the event oneself. This is, in fact, what most method implementations do, see for example the on_touch_down implementation of buttons or the recommended way to override the method, and is what you could do as well to get the desired behaviour:
class ListItem(MDBoxLayout):
    def on_touch_down(self, touch):
        if super(ListItem, self).on_touch_down(touch):
            return True
        if self.collide_point(*touch.pos):
            print('clicked on list item but not on the icon inside!')
            return True

class SomeIcon(MDIcon):
    def on_touch_down(self, touch):
        if super(SomeIcon, self).on_touch_down(touch):
            return True
        if self.collide_point(*touch.pos):
            print('clicked on some icon!')
            return True

However, for your example case you should use a behaviour mixin, in particular the ButtonBehaviour:
class ListItem(MDBoxLayout, ButtonBehaviour):
    def on_press(self):
        print('clicked on list item but not on the icon inside!')

class SomeIcon(MDIcon, ButtonBehaviour):
    def on_press(self):
        print('clicked on some icon!')

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You might have thought there is a debate about voluntary euthanasia going on in Australia — but you'd be wrong. Although there have been more than 25 attempts to change the laws about death, and even then by only a tiny bit, Australia is not even considering the real issues. Instead, we are having a meaningless discussion where some are arguing against 'killing' and others require us to seek 'permission' to allow euthanasia for the almost-dead. Both arguments strip us of our free will. If the personal is political , why can t we make our own choice?
To frustrate us, politicians censor free speech and inquiry, and dismiss the issue as 'fraught with … difficulties'. Meanwhile the mainstream media stay captive inside a restricted agenda set by the major political parties.
But Australians have spoken: we want meaningful change to the laws about death. What sort of changes should they be? Doing Us Slowly argues they should be changes that allow personal choice, agency and autonomy for all of us.


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This monthly Newsletter brings you news for international cooperation professionals on economic and social development. Edited by Karsten Weitzenegger, http://www.weitzenegger.de. Free subscription by sending an eMail to subscribe@weitzenegger.de. Web version: http://www.weitzenegger.de/new/today.html. Get mail whenever a new version appears: Detect Changes. Use a bot to translate it. Save it as PDF file.
Creating more and better Jobs: What do we know? What can be done?
Development Gateway Highlight: Business for the Environment
ADB launched Climate Change Fund
Sustainable Development Report on Africa (SDRA)
Africa's economic growth in 2007 again well above the long-term trend
ODI works on the contribution business can make to development
The World Bank Establishes a New Database on Grants
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Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values. Dalai Lama XIV.
1. Creating more and better Jobs: What do we know? What can be done?
More jobs are not good enough – sustainable development also requires the creation of better jobs, i.e. those that can provide a ''decent" pay and a minimum level of social protection. On 7 May 2008, experts met in Rabat (Morocco) to discuss ways in which to achieve this important policy objective.
Participants highlighted the importance of economic growth, but also agreed that growth alone is not sufficient. Many trade-offs exist in the quest for more and better jobs, notably the clash between quantity versus quality in job creation; the need for higher skills versus inequality; and the time inconsistency problem for policy making.
Demographic factors were another focus of lively discussions. Again, countries differ significantly in this respect. While high youth unemployment is seen as a major problem in many countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, India considers the high percentage of young people as a ''demographic dividend".
The extension of social protection and - more generally - the recognition of the economic importance of the informal (mostly unprotected) sector was seen as an important prerequisite for poverty alleviation and the political feasibility of reform. Although no consensus emerged on the importance of labour policies relative to other related reforms, participants agreed that evaluations and innovations in the area of labour market policies are key to improve the performance of labour markets. http://tinyurl.com/6rm6qh
2. Development Gateway Highlight: Business for the Environment
The human race is pushing our planet towards the edge of disaster by flooding land, sea, and air with pollution and by over use of our natural resources. These issues amount to one of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced. As the world explores alternative growth paths, new ways of doing business are critical. Innovative solutions are pointing the way to new business models and market opportunities.''
B4E, the Global Business Summit for the Environment, is the leading international conference focusing on business and the environment. B4E 2008, held in Singapore on April 22, highlighted the most urgent environmental challenges facing the world today and discussed business-driven solutions for mitigating and adapting to climate change. Important topics addressed include resource efficiencies, renewable energies, new business models and climate strategies. Delegates shared best practices for identifying and managing the risks posed by climate change and uncover opportunities for developing competitive advantages.
During the Summit, CEOs and senior executives from leading global companies joined leaders from government, international agencies, NGOs, and other organizations to discuss the issues, forge partnerships and explore solutions for a greener future. http://tinyurl.com/67nmfv
3. ADB launched Climate Change Fund
ADB has establishing a new fund to slow the onset of climate change and to help the Asia-Pacific region adapt to the expected devastating impact of global warming. ADB will provide an initial $40 million to the Climate Change Fund, which will be open for further contributions from countries, other development organizations, foundations, the private sector and other sources.
''The purpose of the fund is to facilitate greater investments in developing countries in Asia and the Pacific to address the causes and consequences of global warming. Money from the fund will be used to provide grant financing for technical assistance, investment projects, research and other activities, and we welcome interested parties to participate in the fund," said Mr. Werner Liepach, Principal Director of ADB's Office of Cofinancing Operations. http://www.adb.org/Media/Articles/2008/12474-asian-climates-changes
4. Sustainable Development Report on Africa (SDRA)
The Economic Commission for Africa has released the second edition of its flagship publication, the Sustainable Development Report on Africa (SDRA). This edition of SDRA is devoted to a five-year review of the implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development Outcomes in Africa (WSSD+5). Several African countries have made progress in economic governance, public financial management and accountability and the integrity of the monetary and financial systems. As a result, the situation in Africa today is better than it was a decade or so ago. However, a great deal remains to be done. In the area of corporate governance, countries have made efforts to promote private sector-led growth and development. http://www.uneca.org/eca_resources/Publications/books/sdra/index.htm
5. Africa's economic growth in 2007 again well above the long-term trend
Africa's average real GDP grew by 5.7 per cent in 2007. The 2008 African Economic Outlook report , jointly published by the African Development Bank, the OECD Development Centre and the UNECA expects the rate of GDP growth to strengthen to about 6 per cent in 2008 and in 2009. The 2008 African Economic Outlook focuses on Technical Skills Development. It also presents a comprehensive analysis of the economic, social and political developments on the continent. Now in its seventh year, the AEO is the only report on Africa which applies a common analytical framework to every country, every year. Produced by the OECD Development Centre, the African Development Bank and, for the first time this year, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, the AEO is the essential reference on Africa. It benefits from the support of the European Commission. http://tinyurl.com/5wyzzu
6. ODI works on the contribution business can make to development
A major effort is needed to improve the contribution of business to development, according to new ODI research. The role of business in development is a key theme for ODI in 2008, and is the subject of three new ODI Opinions. http://www.odi.org.uk/go?where=nl0805-privatesector
7. The World Bank Establishes a New Database on Grants
Supported by the Post-Conflict Fund and the LICUS Trust Fund
The Fragile and Conflict-Affected Countries Group has developed a Database of grants financed by the Post-Conflict Fund and the Low Income Countries Under Stress (LICUS) Trust Fund. The Database features basic information on each of the projects supported by these two trust funds, including grant amounts, project components, recipients, etc. It also includes brief summaries of project results and lessons learned, updates on active projects, feature articles on noteworthy grant activities, and key documents produced as part of project activities, including in-depth project evaluations. The Database is accessible from the website of the World Bank Fragile and Conflict-Affected Countries Group. http://info.worldbank.org/etools/fragilityandconflict/database_external.asp
8. Training and Events
3rd Latin American Cluster Conference (3CLAC)
www.clusterslatinoamerica2008.com
Chihuahua, Mexico, 27 May 2008
Internationalization of the Competitive Clusters: Which Strategies, Which Tools? Which Methodes?
http://tinyurl.com/6nhqp7
In cooperation with the German Kompetentznetze and under the high patronage of the French Secretary of State for Trade and SMEs, Europa InterCluster is co-organising on 24 June in Limoges a conference on the internationalisation of clusters. This will be an opportunity for cluster managers from all over Europe to relate their cooperation practices.
5th Microfinance Training of Trainers: A Blended Distance Learning Course
http://www.adbi.org/event/2532.5th.microfinance.distance.learning.course/
The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) and the Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) of the World Bank are pleased to offer the fifth Microfinance Training of Trainers (MFTOT) Course from 16 July to 30 October 2008. MFTOT is a unique blended distance learning course which aims to enhance the knowledge of microfinance practitioners and strengthen the institutional capacity of microfinance in the Asia-Pacific Region.
The Housing Finance Summer Academy
http://www.frankfurt-school.de/housing-finance
20-25 July 2008 in cooperation with Housing Development Finance Corporation, India.
The Housing Finance Summer Academy focuses on providing practical knowledge and tools in housing finance for successfully managing lending operations while picking up on the newest development and best practices on the market.
Making Markets Work – a two-week training programme
http://www.springfieldcentre.com/index.php
Glasgow, UK, 13 - 23 Aug 2008, Springfield Centre
This unique programme focuses directly on a key challenge facing governments and development agencies: how to make markets function more effectively for business and for poor people? The programme builds on the Springfield Centre's successful record in offering training on the market development approach to more than 700 people over the last nine years. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 21st May 2008.
The Micro Banking Summer Academy
http://www.frankfurt-school.de/summer_academy
Preparation Course ''Microfinance Principles'' (22-24 August 2008)
Week 1 ''MFI Management in a Changing Environment'' (24-29 August 2008)
Week 2 '' Commercial Microfinance in a Competitive Environment"(31 Aug– 5 Sep 2008)
Building Inclusive Financial Systems: How Can Funders Make a Difference?
http://cgap.org/direct/training/training.php
Dubrovnik, Croatia, 8-12 September 2008
Kigali, Rwanda, 10-14 November 2008 en français
This CGAP/MFMI course is tailored specifically to donors, investors, and policymakers interested in keeping up with the rapidly evolving world of microfinance while gaining practical skills in microfinance appraisal and performance-based management.
The 2008 WTO Public Forum ''Trading into the Future''
Geneva, Switzerland, 24 - 25 September 2008, WTO headquarters
http://www.wto.org/english/forums_e/ngo_e/forum08_background_e.htm
Civil society representatives interested in organizing a session during this year's Forum should fill out the Call for Proposals Form (available on the NGO page of the WTO website).
Microinsurance Conference 2008
http://tinyurl.com/5ugvj3
Cartagena, Colombia, 5-7 November 2008
There are many challenges in providing microinsurance. Low-income persons are vulnerable to risks, but so far insurance has been accessible only to a few, often through informal or mutual schemes. In most countries, commercial insurers have largely stayed away from the low-income market, mainly because of high costs and small premiums. Yet that is beginning to change, as new cost-effective models are emerging to extend insurance to the poor.
9. Publications
Responsible enterprise, foreign direct investment, and investment promotion
http://www.iied.org/pubs/display.php?o=15511IIED
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is widely considered to be a key factor in economic development in middle and low income countries. Positively, it can be associated with the introduction of new technologies, job creation, access to new markets and improvements in the competitiveness of host countries. But too often, FDI has been associated with environmental degradation, increased inequality, and lack of integration with the local economy. A number of host country government departments have a role in influencing the overall investment climate. Among them, Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) are often players because they are in the front line of targeting investors and marketing the country as a whole. This book brings together a series of papers identifying opportunities for IPAs to attract FDI that is associated with positive contributions to sustainable development and good corporate social responsibility practices. The papers are written by IIED researchers and other sectoral experts, multilateral organizations working closely with IPAs in attracting FDI, and representatives of IPAs themselves. The book points to a number of opportunities for IPAs in attracting FDI with good CSR practices and highlights key leverage points and practical tools to achieve this. It is intended to provide a primer for investment promotion agencies and pointers for approaches that could be deployed in the future. By Annie Dufey and Maryanne Grieg-Gran. International Institute for Environment and Development, 2008.
Commodity Dependence, Resource Curse and Export Diversification in Africa
http://www.iwim.uni-bremen.de/africa/africanyearbook.htm
The 12th edition of the African Development Perspectives Yearbook published in April 2007 by the Institute for World Economics and International Management (IWIM), University of Bremen is entitled ''Africa - Commodity Dependence, Resource Curse and Export Diversification''. It contains detailed analyses and development theory perspectives on the challenges at the policy and economic level in managing the high dependence on natural resources in numerous African states. The high resource dependence of these countries coupled with poor handling of resource wealth, especially with regard to resources of high geostrategic significance like oil, are primarily responsible for the above problems.
Stepping up the ladder: how business can help achieve the MDGs
http://tinyurl.com/59asvl
Business and development is the topic to watch and work on in 2008, as businesses
respond to sustained pressure to contribute to the MDGs. Maintain the pressure, manage the engagement, and the prize is a new contribution by business to poverty reduction and sustainable livelihoods: social welfare contributions and links to social enterprises, yes, but also new procurement practices and new kinds of partnership with local communities and local government. To understand the potential, think of business engagement as a (short) ladder with three – possibly four – steps.
How to Design, Negotiate, and Implement a Free Trade Agreement in Asia
http://www.aric.adb.org/pdf/FTA_Manual.pdf
This ADB reference book is intended to be used mainly in present and planned FTA training courses of the Asian Development Bank, to increase the knowledge and capacity of officials who are active in designing, negotiating, and implementing FTAs. Building on theories of international trade economics and the good?practiceFTA experiences accumulated by both front-runners and late beginners in this area, the book explains important facts and benchmarks to be considered when preparing, negotiating, and enforcing FTAs. Rather than going into the details of specific topics, this reference book covers the overall FTA process and its main features.
OECD-DAC Glossary of Key Terms in Evaluation. Arabic, English and French
http://tinyurl.com/6djkvf
Evaluation is a field where development partners work closely together and need to use a common technical vocabulary, despite widely differing linguistic backgrounds. Accordingly, the OECD-DAC Network on Development Evaluation has developed a glossary of key terms in evaluation and results-based management to help to clarify concepts and to promote consistent use of common terms in these areas. The glossary was originally published in 2002 in English, French and Spanish and has since been made available in Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Kiswahili, Turkish and Swedish. It has been very widely used and is now a standard reference. The present publication now offers the glossary in Arabic, in a trilingual format with English and French.
The 2008 Reader on Private Sector Development - Measuring and Reporting Results
http://www.mmw4p.org/dyn/bds/docs/detail/649/4
Paper by Jim Tanburn, ITC, SDC
There is little information available about the impacts of programmes for private sector development (PSD), mainly because programme goals are often very ambitious, and impacts costly to quantify, relative to the resources available. Indeed, the cost of measuring impacts is often classified as an 'overhead', to be kept to a minimum. Those aiming to stimulate systemic change also point out that their work does not lend itself to the mechanistic model of inputs-outputs-outcomes-impacts in conventional thinking. Besides, practitioners would need to accept the methodology, and to be rewarded for good performance, for results measurement to be adopted on a large scale. However, current indicators in common usage, such as leverage (to be maximised) and overhead (to be minimised), encourage perverse incentives and distract from the core task of achieving developmental goals. The many self-published 'success stories' leave most observers confused.
GTZ's experience in value chain development in Asia: an external perspective
http://www2.gtz.de/wbf/doc/GTZ_experience_in_VC_development_Asia.pdf
Value chain development has become an increasingly common focus for development agencies over the last few years. GTZ's experience in this sphere has also been growing, both practically and conceptually. Practically, projects have been implemented following best practices and approaches available. Conceptionally, the ''ValueLinks'' methodology, which is now accepted as the typical ''GTZ approach'', was developed based on networking between GTZ supported programs in 3 continents and GTZ headquarters. In order to gain more insight from the practical point of view, this discussion paper was commissioned to examine and compare experiences made in the last few years with differing approaches across a region. Focussing on five countries in Asia - Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam - it aims to outline the main characteristics of GTZ's value chain work and identify the key challenges emerging from this. In doing so, it seeks to contribute to learning within GTZ and in the wider donor community.The paper is built on one key premise: that in working in value chains GTZ's interest is to achieve impacts that are large-scale and sustainable, requiring systemic change beyond individual firms. It is structured around a framework of issues and criteria for describing and assessing work in value chains and the four key stages in value chain development work: initial selection and analysis, strategies, detailed interventions and monitoring and evaluation.
Public-Private Partnership Models in TVET and their Impact on the Role of Government
http://www2.gtz.de/wbf/doc/2.2_06_GTZ_ENG.pdf
This paper by Edda Grunwald looks at how public private partnerships (PPP) in Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) have been used in developing countries such as Egypt and Chile with support from the German Development Cooperation. The emphasis is on the gains that can be made from such partnerships and the governance frameworks that need to be in place in order for them to work optimally. The processes through which each of these countries went in order to implement such systems are described in some detail. The PPPs build on the experience of the German dual system of vocational education and encompass the changing focus of donor support as articulated, for example, in the Paris Declaration, to emphasise the need to support the policies of partner countries. The most interesting aspect of the approach is the way in which it combines an educational paradigm and an economic or pro-poor paradigm with the intention of ensuring that traditionally marginalized groupings are able to earn a reasonable income, contribute to economic growth and social cohesion.
Creating an enabling environment for for private sector development in Sub-Saharan Africa
http://www2.gtz.de/wbf/doc/07-89144_Ebook1.pdf
This report discusses how the business environment in Sub-Saharan African can be improved in order to foster enterprise development. Past efforts to boost private sector development have shown disappointing results. This holds especially for the orthodox structural adjustment programmes of the 1980s and 90s. But also the wide array of support schemes by governments and donors aimed to strengthen specific industries, groups of enterprises, or supporting institutions have rarely had a significant impact. Although a few remarkable project successes exist, these mostly remain isolated events with no country-wide outreach and no measurable effect on aggregate economic growth.
This study provides an analytical framework to compare the different approaches, making their underlying assumptions explicit and proposing a terminology to distinguish different notions of the 'business enabling environment'. It shows that the Doing Business agenda is embedded in a neoclassical framework assuming that markets work reasonably well if property rights and competition are guaranteed. The agenda thus advocates minimal regulatory government intervention and a very limited role for supporting particular economic actors. Especially important for Sub-Saharan Africa, it presupposes a significant growth potential even for informal micro enterprises if unfair regulations are abolished. This is in marked contrast to neo-structuralist positions that emphasize market failure and the need for corrective policies, especially to enhance competitive advantages and to support disadvantaged groups.
Field Manual: Supporting Microfinance through Grants in Post-Crisis Settings
http://www.microfinancegateway.com/files/44668_file_Field_Guide_FINAL.pdf
This DAI field manual offers guidance to small grant program managers on supporting microfinance institutions (MFIs1) in countries recovering from conflict or natural disaster through small, shortterm grants.2 These guidelines will help practitioners - particularly those with limited experience in financial services - (i) determine if investment in microfinance is appropriate given a number of environmental and institutional factors, and (ii) outline options for supporting MFIs in postcrisis environments through grants and other forms of technical assistance.
Regulating Transformational Branchless Banking: Mobile Phones and Other
http://www.microfinancegateway.com/files/46734_file_FocusNote_43.pdf
This CGAP paper recommends a regulation to help in the advancement of branchless banking. The note is based on research in seven countries from Asia, Africa, Central Asia, Europe and Latin America.
Protecting the poor: A microinsurance compendium
This authoritative IKO compendium brings together the latest thinking of leading academics, actuaries, and insurance and development professionals in the microinsurance field. The result is a practical, wide-ranging resource which provides the most thorough overview of the subject to date. The book allows readers to benefit from the valuable lessons learned from a project launched by the CGAP Working Group on Microinsurance analysing operations around the world. It also discusses the various institutional arrangements available for delivery such as the community-based approach, insurance companies owned by networks of savings and credit cooperatives and microfinance institutions. The roles of key stakeholders are also explored and the book offers insightful strategies for achieving the right balance between coverage, costs and price.
Microfinance and Disaster Management
Stuart Mathison / The Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC)
2007 / Global, -
''This paper enunciates policies and strategies to help MFIs prepare for the impact of natural disasters. MFIs will be better placed to respond effectively when a disaster strikes if they has worked through the issues, designed policies and products, and negotiated collaboration with Disaster Management Agencies (DMAs), before disaster strikes rather than in the midst of it.''
http://tinyurl.com/5c9563
Microfinance in post-disaster and post-conflict situations: Turning victims into shareholders
Marek Hudon, Hans Dieter Seibel / Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
ttp://tinyurl.com/5c9563
The goal of this article is to study the role of member-owned institutions (MOIs) in the provisions of the reparations for victims of human rights abuses or reconstruction in post-conflict and post-disaster situations.
Data Download: 2007 CGAP Regional Funder Survey - Sub-Saharan Africa
http://cgap.org/portal/site/Portfolio/Apr2008Data/
In 2005, CGAP began surveying funders working in Africa to increase access to finance. In 2007, despite an expected slight decline in global official development assistance, CGAP's survey found that sub-Saharan Africa still draws attention from funders and aid to increase access to finance continues to rise.
Doing Business: Women in Africa
http://www.doingbusiness.org/gender/womenentrepreneurs.aspx
This report from the World Bank profiles seven women entrepreneurs, describing reasons for their success, as well as some of the legal, regulatory, and practical obstacles they faced in expanding their business efforts. It also highlights reforms that can level the playing field for women and create better business environments that benefit both women and men. The report, the first in a series of regional studies, casts a spotlight on seven women entre- preneurs in Cameroon, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Market Development in Crisis-Affected Environments.
Emerging Lessons for Achieving Pro-Poor Economic Reconstruction
http://www.seepnetwork.org/files/5659_file_001_Market_Development_4.
This SEEP paper presents the background to market development and then the background to crisis environments. These chapters are included to ensure that market-development and relief practitioners have a common understanding of frameworks, terminology, and strategies. Chapter 3 presents the cases themselves in summary form, along with the methodology used for gathering information. Chapter 4 presents a proposed framework for carrying out market development in post-crisis settings. Chapter 5 identifies and discusses the key challenges and issues raised by the practitioners submitting the cases, and then presents lessons learned and recommendations emerging from the cases. The latter are summarized in chapter 6. More detail of the cases is presented in the annexes.
Aid to Fragile States: Do Donors Help or Hinder?
http://tinyurl.com/6jo7zu
The record of aid to fragile and poorly-performing states is the real test of aid effectiveness. Rich countries can justify aid to fragile states both through altruism and self-interest. But, with some exceptions, donors have appeared at the wrong times and with the wrong attitudes, even sometimes undermining development progress. State failure has dimensions of both will and capacity. Failure demands constructive engagement by donors, in some cases to save people in weak states from their leaders, and in all cases to save the states from circumstances which they cannot control. This UNU-Wider paper examines the aid relationship with respect to three weak countries: Burma, Rwanda, Zambia.
Women, gender and the informal economy: An assessment of ILO research and suggested ways forward
http://tinyurl.com/5crzkm
This ILO discussion paper provides a review and analysis of the International Labour Office's (ILO) research on women, gender and the informal economy. In particular, it compares and contrasts analytical and methodological frameworks used in various studies; identifies research gaps and directions for future research; and pulls out key findings that may assist concerned ILO units in taking action and formulating policy directions.
Financial Arrangements in Informal Apprenticeships: Determinants and Effects
Findings from Urban Ghana
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/employment/finance/download/wp49.pdf
This ILO paper uses quantitative and qualitative data collected through a survey among entrepreneurs and apprentices in micro and small enterprises in Accra, Ghana, to analyse the financial arrangements in informal apprenticeships. It discusses the relationship between the financing of apprenticeships and the financing of enterprises in which the training takes place. It also examines the way apprentices finance apprenticeship training. The findings suggest that masters commonly charge fees for the training, either at the beginning (commitment fees) and or at the end (graduation fee) of the training. The payment of an allowance to the apprentices (chop money) is a widespread practice. Even if the amount of this allowance in the majority of cases exceeds the amount of fees paid for the training, it would appear that the financing costs of the apprenticeship (fees and living expenses) restrict poor youth from entering and completing an apprenticeship. Finally, the paper presents potential entry points for microfinance institutions to support and improve the quantity and quality of apprenticeship training and ensure its positive contribution to youth employment.
Trade in the WAEMU: Developments and Reform Opportunities
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/wp/2008/wp0868.
This IMF paper provides an overview of trade reform in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) since 1996 and a quantitative assessment of potential effects on trade patterns and tariff revenue of the current reform agenda. Despite evidence of significant trade complementarities within WAEMU, implementation of the union's current trade regime still suffers from persistent non-tariff barriers and administrative weaknesses. Based on an assessment of prospects for further trade integration, the paper also recommends strengthening the implementation of the present tariff union and supports the plan to extend it to all ECOWAS members. Finally, the paper stresses that an Economic Partnership Agreement with the EU could bring to the region the political momentum needed to address the weaknesses of the current trade regime, while also underlining the corresponding challenges in terms of trade diversion and tariff revenue losses.
Regional Economic Outlook: Sub-Saharan Africa
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/reo/2008/AFR/eng/sreo0408.pdf
The region's prospects continue to be promising, but global developments pose increased risks to the outlook. Growth in sub-Saharan Africa should again average about 6½ percent in 2008 with oil exporters leading the way; meanwhile, growth in oil importers is expected to taper off, though only modestly. With food and energy prices still rising, inflation is projected to average about 8½ percent this year for countries in the region, setting aside Zimbabwe. Risks in 2008 are tilted to the downside, but the region is better placed today to withstand a worsening of the global environment.
Value Chain Activities for Conflict-affected Populations in Guinea
http://www.microlinks.org/ev01.php?ID=22554_201&ID2=DO_
This report is part of a USAID-funded research project using guided case studies to explore whether and under what conditions the application of a value chain approach can help accelerate growth in conflict-affected environments. This study uses the value chain framework to look at an integrated community development initiative called ''Social and Economic Recovery through Community Development Initiatives'' (SER-CD).
The Role of Mass Media in Local and Regional Economic Development
http://www2.gtz.de/wbf/doc/Mass_Media_in_LRED.pdf
This paper has been prepared by GTZ's Employment-oriented Private Sector Development Programme (EoPSD) in Abuja Nigeria as a result of work that it has embarked on in media development and local economic development. This work has built on similar work in other parts of Africa and focuses on developing radio programmes on business and local economic issues. EoPSD has supported the launch of two local programmes focused on the local economic issues of two northern states in Nigeria (Nasarawa and Niger States) and is in the process of supporting a third station to develop business programming. This has provided EoPSD with a working insight into the potential role of mass media in supporting local economic development initiatives.
Local Economic Development Strategic Planning and Practice Casebook
http://tinyurl.com/6n25wc
As a practical product of the World Bank program, this LED Strategic Planning and Practice Casebook seeks to help the reader understand municipal approaches to LED strategic planning by identifying good practice in strategic planning methodology. The Casebook serves as a collection of six local economic development strategies that provide examples of good practice from across Europe and from the Cities of Change network. The Casebook also contains good practice notes and comments.
Social and Ecological Market Economy Principles in German Development Policy
http://www.bmz.de/en/service/infothek/fach/konzepte/konzept158.pdf
The guiding principles for the design of German Development cooperation are as follows:
Supporting the rule of law
Striving for broad-based growth
Strengthening the private sector
Improving conditions for the market economy
Making an economy viable for the future
Creating a social partnership
Shaping the economy based on ecological concerns
Ensuring equal opportunities
Are Estimates of Poverty in Latin America Reliable?
http://www.undp-povertycentre.org/pub/IPCOnePager52.pdf
This One Pager questions the validity of the 'one-dollar-a-day' and 'two-dollars-a-day' measurements of poverty in Latin America. Alternatively, the author argues, there are other methods that better capture the state of poverty.
The Vast Majority Income (VMI): A New Measure of Global Inequality
http://www.undp-povertycentre.org/pub/IPCPolicyResearchBrief7.pdf
The UNDP authors Anwar Shaikh and Amr Ragab introduce a new worldwide measure of welfare, which they call the Vast Majority Income (VMI). The VMI directly calculates the per capita income of the first 80 per cent of the population. It combines information on income levels and their distribution into a single measure.
Migration restrictions and the 'brain drain': The wrong response to an ill-defined problem.
http://www.odi.org.uk/publications/opinions/98_migration_apr08.pdf
Is restricting migration an effective response to personnel shortages in the developing world? And is the fear of a brain drain really justified? ODI Paper.
10. Websites of the Month
Africa Progress Panel
http://www.africaprogresspanel.org
The aim of the Africa Progress Panel is to focus world leaders' attention on making the most of the growing number of opportunities for progress in Africa. It will also comment on the challenges African governments, the G8 and other international partners face in meeting the commitments made towards Africa's development.
AGEG Consultants eG
http://www.ageg.de
AGEG is a consulting company operating worldwide with over 20 years of experience in international development cooperation. AGEG Consultants eG is a registered cooperative since 1989 and relies on the experience and expertise of its shareholders. AGEG shareholders not only fulfil important corporate functions within the cooperative but are also active as consultants in the field. Their Website was redesigned completely. Individual consultants are invited to register.
Business for the Environment B4E
http://www.b4esummit.com
B4E, the Global Business Summit for the Environment, is the leading international conference focusing on business and the environment. B4E 2008 will highlight the most urgent environmental challenges facing the world today and discuss business-driven solutions for mitigating and adapting to climate change. Important topics addressed will include resource efficiencies, renewable energies, new business models and climate strategies. Delegates will learn best practices for identifying and managing the risks posed by climate change and uncover opportunities for developing competitive advantages.
Centre for technology, innovation and culture TIK – University of Oslo
http://www.tik.uio.no/english/
The Centre studies production and dissemination of knowledge - broadly defined as the development of and interaction between science and technology, innovation and entrepreneurship - through inter-disciplinary linkages between the social sciences and the humanities.
Changemakers - open sourcing social solutions™
http://www.changemakers.net
Changemakers is an initiative of Ashoka: Innovators for the Public that focuses on the rapidly growing world of social innovation. It provides solutions and resources needed to help everyone become a changemaker and presents compelling stories that explore the fundamental principles of successful social innovation around the world.
CLIMATE-L.ORG
http://www.climate-l.org
This is a knowledge management project for international negotiations and related activities on climate change run by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
http://www.countdown2010.net
A powerful network of active partners working together towards the 2010 biodiversity target. As a partner, AGEG Consultants support projects and programmes towards biodiversity conservation and improvement of local livelihoods world-wide in collaboration with other partners (e.g. GTZ, KfW, WWF). AGEG also provides expertise and collaborates with local NGOs in voluntary conservation initiatives in Germany with specific attention to forest biological diversity.
Creating Sustainable Enterprise
http://www.impact-dtg.com
Impact are global leaders in sustainable business transformation and people development. Our learning journeys and training solutions inspire new thinking and generate the meaningful dialogue needed to create and develop sustainable enterprise. Impact help people work more effectively together. As experts in behavioural change and leadership development, we work with organisations on their journey to becoming a sustainable enterprise.
Development: Making it happen
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/achievements/2008/
As DFID publishes the Annual Report for 2008, here are some examples of the ways in which the Department for International Development is working to help eliminate world poverty.
Find a Job in Africa
http://www.findajobinafrica.com
Africa's employment zone connecting employers, recruitment agencies and jobseekers. The website was founded in 1999 by Africans on the conviction that African's problems must be owned by Africans with the solution driven by African's. One of the challenges was poor/lack of job opportunities to Africans as a result many the vast array of job opportunities were not readily available to African's based inside and outside Africa.
Foreign Information by Country
http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/govpubs/for/foreigngovt.htm
Resource Guide by the University Libraries of Colorado at Boulder Wordmark, USA
Forum Finances et Développement
http://esf.asso.fr/portail/
Un portail francophone dédié au financement du développement.
Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
http://www.gdacs.org
The GDACS provides near real-time alerts about natural disasters around the world and tools to facilitate response coordination, including media monitoring, map catalogues and Virtual On-Site Operations Coordination Centre.
http://www.iris.umd.edu
IRIS is a research and advisory center located in the Department of Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park, USA. It works understand and facilitate economic growth and democratic development in poor and transition countries, focusing on the role of institutions — the formal and informal rules by which individuals organize economic, political, and social activity.
The EC Magazine of Enterprise Policy
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/e_i/index_en.htm
The new Enterprise & Industry on-line magazine will provide regular updates on policy development, on legislative proposals and their passage to adoption, and on the implementation and review of regulation affecting enterprises. Articles will cover issues related to SMEs, innovation, entrepreneurship, the single market for goods, competitiveness and environmental protection, better regulation, industrial policies across a wide range of sectors, and more.
SEPT: Small enterprise promotion + training
http://www.sept.uni-leipzig.de
The Small Enterprise Promotion Network (SEPneT) is an alumni network of more than 200 experts from over 70 countries specialized in SME issues. All members have studied in Germany.
The Imp-Act Consortium
http://www2.ids.ac.uk/impact/
The Imp-Act Consortium is global group of organisations working to promote and support the management of social performance by MFIs. ''We are a catalyst for change in microfinance understanding and practice. By connecting practitioners around the world we demonstrate practical action and support each other in managing towards our social goals.''
The MicroInsurance Centre
http://www.microinsurancecentre.org
This site is intended to provide practical tools to assist in the success of these relationships between regulated insurers, and MFOs and banks. It is focused on a partnership model of microinsurance provision.
The Virtual Library on Microcredit
http://www.gdrc.org/icm/
Repository of information on alternative, non-conventional financial systems and microfinance/microcredit issues.
Virtual communities & fair tourism against poverty
http://conectafrica.wordpress.com
This Online PhD investigation on Fair Tourism really goes for tourism development in Africa, using Web 2.0 technology. It is in Spanish language.
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Weitzenegger's Currency Cheat Sheet
http://www.oanda.com/convert/cheatsheet?user=Weitzenegger
Keep your travel budget under control by knowing exact values in your home currency. This Traveller CheatSheet displays a handy list of conversion units from one currency to another and is designed to be printed out and carried while travelling. Choose daily Interbank rate or typical rates for credit card or cash.
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