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Nigeria: PPA Tasks Yar'Adua On Rural Economy
15 May 2008 Posted to the web 15 May 2008 The Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) has raised alarm on the deepening poverty in the country, saying it is a smear on the character and image of any government and a threat to the stability and corporate2008-05-15 02:23

Bundelkhand package calls for debt relief
...of the Congress party. The package is based on the report of a central team of natural resource management experts that visited the Bundelkhand region. In its report on Drought Mitigation Strategies for Bundelkhand Region of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh,...2008-05-15 13:58

Shining Stars
...the Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business and Economics; Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management; Hawaiian Language; and Pharmacy. The company has built several projects on the Hilo campus and is working on the new Student Life and Event Center...2008-05-15 02:40

Australia: Federal budget includes $200m for Queensland's Great Barrier Reef rescue plan
...in the Caring For Our Country initiative. "This $2.2b five-year program will refocus natural resource management to better target national priorities, including $200m for the Great Barrier Reef Rescue Plan." The Minister said there was also significant...2008-05-15 02:19

Intern (unpaid)
The Peacebuilding Initiative (www.peacebuildinginitiative.org) is led by the International Association for Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research (HPCR International) in cooperation with the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research (HPCR)2008-05-14 11:56

Common Ground - Reducing human wildlife conflict
...HWC and ensure greater profitability for the agricultural enterprise. Community Based Natural Resource Management The report also found that an effective way to manage HWC was to give rights over wildlife to local communities, thus enabling local communities...2008-05-13 07:04

Consumer environmental action rated
...time to assess the progress that people are making to conserve, minimize waste and protect natural resources for the future,” he said. The survey, conducted online by the polling firm GlobeScan, asked a cross-section of consumers about their house, energy...2008-05-07 14:27

Consumer environmental action rated
...to assess the progress that people are making to conserve, minimize waste and protect natural resources for the future,» he said. The survey, conducted online by the polling firm GlobeScan, asked a cross-section of consumers about their house, energy use,...2008-05-07 12:40

Consumer environmental action rated
WASHINGTON—Brazilians and Indian consumers ranked the most environmentally friendly in a new study that put Americans in last place. Indians and Brazilians each scored 60.0 points on the new "Greendex," announced Wednesday by the National Geographic2008-05-07 11:18

Consumer environmental action rated
WASHINGTON (AP) - Brazilians and Indian consumers ranked the most environmentally friendly in a new study that put Americans in last place. Get stories by e-mail on this topic. Indians and Brazilians each scored 60.0 points on the new "Greendex,"2008-05-07 11:07

Sparks readies for budget recommendations
...presentation on the Washoe County Open Space and Natural Resource Management Plan. A public hearing on an ordinance to update the city's building codes. The Sparks City Council will get a final opportunity to make recommendations on the 2008-09 fiscal year...2008-05-09 15:15

Plenty of agriculture jobs, but workers are scarce
RURAL industry is facing a crisis - there are not enough people to fill the number of agriscience jobs available. And there is no relief in sight. This year the University of Queensland has enrolments of fewer than 20 students for its agricultural2008-05-09 09:41

Survey indicates strong S.D. economy
...kind of made this area different than the national trend." Goss said it could be that South Dakota's rural economy is faring better because livestock plays a smaller part in its overall agricultural picture. Since the price of beef and pork is rising less...2008-05-16 23:31

Programme Director
Individuals meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a cover letter along with their CV no later than June 8th, 2008 to: The Human Resource Department at AKF Afghanistan, House No. 43, Main Road, Wazir Akbar Khan Road, Kabul – Afghanistan.2008-05-08 12:25

Obituary: Nanthachote Chaiyarat, a hero for grass-roots causes
...a local hero, the wind beneath the wings of movements in which locals fought for their rights in natural resource management and environmental protection. The 15 years he spent fighting, for nearly half his 38-year life, are worth remembering as a significant...2008-05-08 06:03

Maryland wine industry bears fruit
...years, Fedor said, as well as goes to the wineries association for marketing efforts. “It’s a key component to agriculture and helps Maryland’s rural economy,” Fedor said of grape growing. “I don’t think people recognize grapes can be grown in Maryland.”...2008-05-15 23:46

Farm bill will benefit Vermont, lawmakers say
A bill that could mean millions of dollars to Vermont dairy farmers passed the House and Senate this week, and now heads to the White House where it faces a possible veto by President Bush. Vermont's congressional delegation heralded the five-year, $3072008-05-15 23:46

Early Warning System (EWS) Coordinator
VSF Germany is an International NGO supporting humanitarian and development interventions in the region mainly in Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and Somalia. Its main activities focus on improving animal health, providing for alternatives to food2008-05-07 22:19

South Dakota primary: Clinton today, Obama tomorrow
South Dakota is having its turn in the Democratic presidential spotlight this week as the June 3 primary approaches. Hillary Clinton arrived late this morning for a campaign event at a farm near Aberdeen. The town hall-style gathering is titled2008-05-15 10:14

Netherlands Gives 3.5 Million Euros to Help Drought Victims
...spent a total of 34 million eruos in Development aid to Ethiopia's education, Health, rural economy, good governance and environment sectors. It has also contributed 2 million euros to African Union's capacity building in peace and security initiatives. Copyright...2008-05-15 07:05

Getty
...Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio 11:45 am Hillary Clinton attends a “Solutions For The Rural Economy” town hall in Bath, South Dakota 3:30 pm Bill Clinton attends a “Solutions for America” event in Louisville, Kentucky 5:30 pm Bill Clinton attends...2008-05-15 04:49

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Chicago Tribune: Analysts say part of the reason Republicans lost three House races so far this year is “recruiting.” WashPost: GOP leaders tried to “re-brand” with new slogan — “The Change You Deserve” — but it was immediately mocked because of2008-05-15 04:05

Land Claims Commissioner Criticises CDE Report As 'Dangerous for SA'
...for completion of the restitution process. Without bold intervention, significant parts of the rural economy are set for decline. The land claims commission's mandate expired in March this year with most of SA's rural land claims, representing by far the greatest...2008-05-15 00:17

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...Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio 11:45 am Hillary Clinton attends a “Solutions For The Rural Economy” town hall in Bath, South Dakota 3:30 pm Bill Clinton attends a “Solutions for America” event in Louisville, Kentucky 7:30 pm Bill Clinton attends a “Solutions...2008-05-14 17:58

Mineral to try again for recycling grant
...of action for launching a program to his fellow commissioners on Thursday. “The Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) is a very good program and Mineral County should strive to adopt and support every one of its programs,” he said. “However, we are...2008-05-16 15:32

Advani calls for rejuvenated focus on rural economy
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and senior BJP leader L.K.Advani has called for a rejuvenated focus on rural India, and has said there is a need to ensure redirection of investment into agriculture and rural economy, especially in irrigation,2008-04-30 05:39

AU to Adopt Advocacy Plan On Trypanosomiasis
...on effective ways of promoting the cause and purpose of the PATTEC Programme, mobilising resources for its execution and increasing surveillance and treatment of trypanosomiasis, backed by improved diagnostic technologies. The more than 40 experts participating...2008-05-14 04:36

Thanks for making Earth Day a success
...outstanding job of educating us in ways to really make a difference: Juneau Alaska Youth for Environmental Action, Southeast Alaska Guidance Association, Friends of Burners Bay, Southeast Alaska Conservation Council, Oceana, Turning the Tides, Juneau Raptor...2008-05-16 08:02

Wildlands Announces Expansion in Southeastern United States
Refer to a friend 2008-05-06 00:53:02 - and working towards our nationwide conservation and restoration goals," says Steve Morgan, chairman and CEO of Wildlands, Inc. Acer Environmental, Inc., which continues its high-level services2008-05-05 15:13

Rocklin's Wildlands expands into Southeast with purchase of Acer Environmental
...to traditional consulting services for wetland and stream restoration, permitting and natural resource management. Wildlands, a private company that expands to 89 employees with the Acer acquisition, was formed in 1991 and has been involved in projects throughout...2008-05-05 14:39

Wildlands Announces Expansion in Southeastern United States
...consulting services for wetland and stream restoration, linear facilities, permitting, and natural resource management. Wildlands, a private mitigation and conservation banking firm based in Rocklin, California, has been in business since 1991. With projects...2008-05-05 12:51

PMK attacks DMK government
...of police and in most places, political patronage was being offered," he said. This has ruined the rural economy, he claimed adding menfolk used to spend their money in drinking and purchasing lottery tickets. Expressing concern over what he described as 'disparity'...2008-05-13 08:03

Care for a Glass of Toilet Water?
...commercial shipping purposes by September 30, 2008? Want to see a model for successful and rapid environmental action? Don't look to the federal government—check out your own town. Here, our list of the 50 communities that are leading the way. Does yours make...2008-05-15 11:30

Ecotourism success stories revealed
...who also founded Forest Holidays LLP in the United Kingdom, has a background in natural resource management. "Ecotourism is a very niche market about 5 percent of tourism," she said. In 1990, she worked on a project in the United States on how to make nature...2008-05-05 03:23

Short stories
...de force. The cover story drives home the point that agriculture forms the backbone of the rural economy. A writer of romantic fiction finds another enduring theme when placed in a tight corner. How a movie superstar was caught red-handed with his hoard...2008-05-12 12:28

Symington Makes it Official
House Speaker Gaye Symington made it official Monday: she's running for Governor. In front of the statehouse, the Democrat told supporters that if elected, she would focus on building the state's economy, reforming health care, and improving the2008-05-12 09:12

Country to Import Tonnes of Maize From Uganda
...commodities, their marketing and trading. Mr Mwesigye said a key part of development of rural livelihoods through agriculture is for producers to add value to their crops. "The government's policy is that farmers engaged in trade should strive to use graded...2008-05-04 23:06

A fish-eye view of a coral reef
Submersible cameras offer a close look at the struggling habitats, helping scientists gauge how best to protect them. Whirring over a sun-streaked patch of tropical seafloor, a submersible equipped with cameras is helping provide the most detailed maps2008-05-02 23:00

Advani calls for rejuvenated focus on rural economy
...leader L.K.Advani has called for a rejuvenated focus on rural India, and has said there is a need to ensure redirection of investment into agriculture and rural economy, especially in irrigation, water management, soil enrichment and rural infrastructure....2008-04-30 06:26

Advani calls for rejuvenated focus on rural economy
...with foreign exchange reserves now amounting close to US$ 300 billion there is no problem on resource front in achieving double digit GDP growth. Advani quoted The Economists editorial of early 1990's titled 'India, The Caged Tiger' and said India was uncaged...2008-04-30 04:22

Libby Kirkpatrick plays benefit at Ruta Maya [The Good Musician]
Austin songstress Libby Kirkpatrick is playing at the Ruta Maya coffeehouse this Thursday, May 15. Along with Kirkpatrick, Michael Shay (and the Just Desserts), Mark Utter, David Rothgeb, Geoff Union, and a talent show kick off at 9 p.m. as a benefit2008-05-12 21:40

Farm Bill Deal Light on Reform and Heavy on Bloat
...leaders settled on a bill that will continue to be costly to taxpayers, undermine our rural economy, damage our trade relationships, and hurt the world's poorest farmers." Even with record breaking prices for corn, soybean, and wheat, as well as record-setting...2008-05-10 04:24

Letters: Biofuel backlash ignores its value
Editor - The recent backlash against biofuels is a classic case of pundits and press overreacting and creating policy confusion based upon short-term, isolated data. We must urgently force a transition away from our national and global oil dependence2008-05-09 23:00

Over 5,000 home gardens developed under MPRLP
...under net planning process. The net planning will inform the field staff about a particular resource or asset required by a household. It will save time in identifying needs of families and yield results faster. The net planning will be taken in new villages...2008-05-02 13:45

Using art to inspire action on the environment -- new UN campaign
May 7, 20008 - Art can be a catalyst for environmental action â that's the message today from a United Nations seminar and exhibit which are bringing together artists from around the world. Mia Hanak, Founding Executive Director of the Natural World2008-05-08 08:57

UK Aims for a Million Green Collar Workers
...business, the public sector and trade unions to consider how Europe can keep the global lead on environmental action while boosting employment and remaining competitive. "Countries that take early action in developing green technology will have a competitive...2008-05-12 00:08

Wins and losses in the 2008 legislative session
...“By capitalizing on our state’s assets, we will reduce our dependence on foreign oil, boost our rural economy, and protect the environment for our children’s future” Utility companies ahead of schedule on goals set forward by Governor SebeliusNew transmission...2008-05-09 15:56

Tulip Telecom aims to be present in every village by 2009
...bigger than us. In bandwidth Reliance, Bharti Sify are bigger than us; in remote infrastructure management HCL Infosystems is a big player. But, we are present across all segments and can provide end-to-end services. We are now also rolling out our own fiber...2008-05-09 14:21

Environment laws need a relook, says BAI
New Delhi , May 1 There are more than 200 operative pieces of environmental legislations that need a relook to mitigate the adverse impact of the climate change in the country, the Bar Association of India (BAI) said on Thursday. The BAI is set to take2008-05-01 12:56

Effect of price rises worries ADB
THE effects of the increase in world prices on Fiji is a cause of concern, says the Asian Development Bank. The ADB said high oil prices were already a concern in the Pacific region, but the recent surge in world food prices had yet to be fully felt2008-05-09 10:41

Using Art to Inspire Action on The Environment - New UN Campaign
Art can be a catalyst for environmental action - that's the message today from a United Nations seminar and exhibit which are bringing together artists from around the world. Mia Hanak, Founding Executive Director of the Natural World Museum, which is2008-05-07 13:45

ADB warns of negative effects of high food prices on Timor-Leste, Pacific island nations
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday while high oil prices are already a concern in Timor-Leste and the Pacific region, the recent surge in world food prices has yet to be fully felt in the...2008-05-08 22:04

High world prices to breed more poor: ADB
...ADB study says the surge in food prices highlights the importance of ending the neglect of the rural economy. “Rural infrastructure and services need to be rebuilt if the region is to strengthen its resilience to high world food prices,” it said. “Living...2008-05-08 20:37

ADB warns of negative effects of high food prices on Timor-Leste, Pacific island nations
MANILA, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday while high oil prices are already a concern in Timor-Leste and the Pacific region, the recent surge in world food prices has yet to be fully felt in these countries. In2008-05-08 19:14

Bohannan Huston Awarded Extensive Denver Region Aerial Photography Project
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Professional engineering and mapping services firm Bohannan Huston, Inc. (BHI) has been selected by the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) to produce high-quality digital aerial photography for2008-04-30 01:09

ON THE WEB: Visit our Web site, www.app.com and click on this story for a link to: Toms River High School East and Go Green Initiative.: A "Green Day" for the environment
...states on its Web site. The organization also provides tools and training to create environmental action plans in schools. Despite rainy weather, organizers and school officials of Toms River High School East called their Green Day a success. The Raider Way...2008-05-10 01:09

Modi launches agriculture campaign
...where Sardar pledged to bring prosperity to the farmer. Agriculture is locomotive of our economy and a prosperous rural economy based on agriculture will ultimately make the nation prosperous,' he said. Krushi Mahotsav, fourth in the series, has instilled...2008-05-07 11:01

Decision on FDI in retail unlikely in UPA regime
...and the NCAER study is on growth linkages of FDI in India, focusing on the impact of FDI in rural economy. The ICRIER report commissioned in March 2007 was supposed to be submitted by July 2007. However, it has still not submitted the final report and has...2008-05-07 10:38

World`s most dangerous beaches !
...Beach West, Ocean County, NJ. According to the National Research Defense Council, an environmental action group, these two beaches had the highest percentage of samples exceeding US health standards in 2006. 3 Jellyfish Attacks Northern Australia The coast...2008-05-09 11:07

ADB to provide 500 mln USD in emergency aid to fight food crisis
...be more important, are needed to improve agriculture productivity and modernize the rural economy, including increased investment in research, rural infrastructure and rural finance, he said. Kuroda said the ADB was also ready to scale up its spending in...2008-05-06 16:27

APEDA finalising guidelines on good agri practices
...Director, Future Group, speaking at one of the sessions of the FFI said, “We are retailers, what are we expected to do? We only buy and sell. To uplift farmers or the rural economy, it is the Government which has to implement its schemes in entirety.” ...2008-05-06 11:53

Hurdles ahead for residents
MUMBAI: Those whove bought flats built on forest land in Mumbai still have three hurdles to clear before they can rest easy. The Supreme Court may have given them three months to present their case afresh but their problems remain. 1 On the face of it,2008-05-08 15:03

Universities Uniting to Help Consumers
...included reporting agricultural research results to agricultural producers, conservation and natural resource management, but quickly expanded to include family and consumer sciences, youth development (including skill-building 4-H programs), and community...2008-04-28 02:53

Bengal yet to overcome bird flu menace
Kolkata, May 2 : The CPI (M)-ruled West Bengal has not yet fully recovered from the danger posed by bird flu which has seriously affected rural economy on the eve of the panchayat polls. The state has already been rapped by the Centre as well as2008-05-02 05:28

Bengal yet to overcome bird flu menace
Kolkata, May 2: The CPI (M)-ruled West Bengal has not yet fully recovered from the danger posed by bird flu which has seriously affected rural economy on the eve of the panchayat polls. The state has already been rapped by the Centre as well as2008-05-02 05:12

Bengal yet to overcome bird flu menace
...many panchayat members had opposed the culling operations as they posed a veritable threat to rural economy. A large section of the rural population in West Bengal is entirely dependent on poultry farming to earn their livelihood. Most of them felt the monetary...2008-05-02 04:10

City's first green roof won't be last
... Sedum plants were used to construct the green roof at National Novelty Brush Co. In fact, environmental action on the corporate level has become a somewhat trendy approach to the critical issue of global warming. National Novelty Brush Co. is no exception....2008-05-07 21:41

Kenya's Crisis: Lack of Land Rights Contributes to Conflict in East Africa, Say Natural Resource Experts at Wilson Center
...ARD, Inc., will discuss the relationship between property rights and conflict. Gregory Myers, a natural resource management specialist at the U.S. Agency for International Development, will focus on natural resource management and conflict. This is the third...2008-04-21 10:58

UN exhibits aim to foster attitude change toward environment
...which is concurrent with a UN seminar with an identical focus. "Art is a vehicle for environmental action and social change," Mia Hanak, founding executive director of the Natural World Museum, told reporters at a briefing. "Our collective goal is...2008-05-07 14:39

Bharti Airtel, IFFCO Taking Telecom to Rural India
... In a bid to provide a major boost to Indian agriculture and the rural economy at large, Bharti Airtel and the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) have announced the launch of a joint venture (JV) company, the...2008-05-04 22:44

Greens introduce a plan for environmental action for a Green President’s first 100 days in office
...technology abroad for projects that involve fossil fuel or deforestation * Protect the rights of Environmental Justice communities to be free from new proposals for permits that would potentially increase their burden of toxic contamination, and prioritize...2008-05-09 13:45

5 Questions for the NHTI Environmental Action Club
THE NHTI Environmental Action Club is holding its third electronics recycling drive Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help students and local residents get rid of old radios, computers, television sets and other gadgets that they can't throw in the2008-04-21 11:25

U.S. Environmental Expert Praises Chinese Efforts at Earth Day Business Summit in Beijing
Jill Buck, Founder and Executive Director of the world's largest and fastest growing environmental education plan - the Go Green Initiative - was a featured speaker at the Inaugural Annual Summit of China Green Companies in Beijing on Earth Day. She2008-05-06 23:02

Can rural poor contribute to knowledge economy?
...has established an enabling environment to support local innovations in health, agriculture and natural resource management. India’s future lies in its dynamic culture of innovation, experimentation and creativity at all levels of society. (The writer is an...2008-04-26 14:52

Combating Climate Change in the Local Community
...set up to help the local community combat climate change, namely The Climate Challenge Fund and the Environmental Action fund, both intended to assist local government and the third sector with combating climate change initiatives. Mr Cunningham went on to...2008-05-06 07:14

Kenyas Crisis: Lack of Land Rights Contributes to Conflict in East Africa, Say Natural Resource Experts at Wilson Center
...will discuss the relationship between property rights and conflict. Gregory Myers, a natural resource management specialist at the U.S. Agency for International Development, will focus on natural resource management and conflict. This is the third event...2008-04-21 14:26

Kenya's Crisis: Lack of Land Rights Contributes to Conflict in East Africa, Say Natural Resource Experts at Wilson Center
WASHINGTON, April 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Lack of land and property rights are key factors in East African conflicts -- including the current political crisis in Kenya -- where ethnic rivalries are often rooted in battles over land. But securing2008-04-21 10:14

Environmental groups protest energy technology outside TVA
...electricity. Save Our Cumberland Mountains, a statewide citizens group, and Students Promoting Environmental Action in Knoxville, a University of Tennessee student environmental organization, were to have held the press conference at TVA offices on Summit...2008-05-05 09:54

Federal dollars, private gifts will fund projects at national parks in Washington
...will be linked to a larger data set for sites above 6,000 feet elevation and would support the hydroelectric industry, salmon and trout recovery efforts, fire management, flood forecasting and natural resource management efforts throughout the region....2008-04-24 12:14

Chidambaram asks banks to give artisans cheap loans
...of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry here. 'These are the ones who sustain the rural economy,' he said. These people traditionally work from the same place for years and the apprehension that they may slip away without repaying the loan was misplaced,...2008-05-02 08:24

Collaborative opportunities emerge from PATA CEO challenge
...action plan for any leader of a travel and tourism organisation:- Start a discussion with your management team and Board to agree on principles and priorities for a climate change strategyCreate a compelling vision to ensure internal and external stakeholder...2008-05-04 15:09

Across the state on stilts
Neil Sauter isn't afraid to stand up for a cause. At a height of nearly 9 feet -- standing atop a 3-foot-tall pair of wooden stilts -- the Blissfield resident plans to walk from southeast Michigan to the western end of the Upper Peninsula to help raise2008-04-23 23:29

Over 50 Peace Corps Arrive
22 April 2008 Posted to the web 23 April 2008 A TOTAL of 56 US Peace Corps are in Uganda to support the education sector. The volunteers, who included 22 teachers, will handle Mathematics, Science and English, mainly in secondary schools. They will2008-04-23 05:50

Obama Courts Indiana; Delivers ‘Top 10′
...began at a senior living community outside Fort Wayne and included a town-hall forum on the rural economy at a dairy barn in South Bend. In a light-hearted moment there, Obama recounted for voters his lone trip on Air Force One, when he flew back to Washington...2008-05-01 04:50

Maui Pineapple Company Launches PineappleNews.com Blog that Extols Fresh Hawaiian Pineapple
...Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. (ML&P) is committed to the integration of agriculture, natural resource management and eco-effective design principles to create and manage holistic communities. ML&P's vision of holistic communities is based on the traditional...2008-04-22 23:42

Fish pest trapping project gaining headway
The Australian Maritime College (AMC) in Tasmania's north is working on a unique way to trap a fish pest in the Tamar River without killing other water life. The AMC was commissioned by Tamar Natural Resource Management (NRM) to create a trap for the2008-04-22 21:01

Coalitions Emerging to Tackle Food Crisis
13 May 2008 Posted to the web 14 May 2008 An alarm was sounded at the Pan African Parliament (PAP) over the global food crisis last week when a member asked the regional assembly to find lasting solutions to the challenge of food poverty in the2008-05-14 05:52

Expert says China has to overhaul its agricultural system to battle inflation
...are doubtful of his target. But Professor Liu Lingling from the School of Economics and Management at Tsinghua University, said it's not impossible. To tackle inflation, she said China has to consider an overhaul of its agricultural system. More farmers...2008-04-23 01:50

Evict squatters from national park, says SC
...court on July 16 last year. After the Bombay high court gave a final order on the Bombay Environmental Action Group (BEAG) petition in 1995, eight Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) were filed in the apex court challenging the eviction order. The SLPs came up...2008-05-02 14:29

Government studies organized retailing on unorganized retail trade
...of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India." The study will also focus on the impact of FDI on the rural economy. The government has received a number of representations against permitting FDI in retail trade from various industry associations, including...2008-04-30 02:28

Nationwide opposition to FDI in retail trade
...Economic Research (NCAER) had been asked to study the growth linkages of FDI and impact of FDI on rural economy, adding final reports were yet to be submitted by both the bodies. Some of the 48 representations against FDI in retail trade had named Britain's...2008-04-29 19:50

Agro talents to help world
...agricultural knowledge, science and technology, to "reduce hunger and poverty, to improve rural livelihoods and to facilitate equitable environmentally, socially and economically sustainable development". Professor Kemp said Charles Sturt, where he holds...2008-04-22 06:51

Bid to Change Law on Clearing Waste ; Country News Bulletin
...met Defra Minister Joan Ruddock last week to demand a change in the fly-tipping law. The rural economy experts want the Environment Protection Act 1990 amended to ensure landowners are not held responsible for the clearing-up costs when hazardous wastes...2008-04-29 15:00

Interview: EU running 'enormous risk' of resource crunch
...he asked. The EU, which has been criticised for its lack of a coherent strategy on natural resource management, is due to present action plans on sustainable consumption and production (SCP) and on a sustainable industrial policy (SIP) on 14 May (EurActiv 21/02/08)....2008-04-21 07:42

Onkoshi - Another First for Etosha
...generate employment, reduce poverty, empower local communities and provide incentives to improve natural resource management. "[The] nature of the travel and tourism industry is such that is has the ability to have positive spin-offs throughout the broad spectrum...2008-04-21 01:36

Director of Education Programme
...and dynamic development agencies working in the fields of health, education, culture, rural livelihoods, civil society and private-sector development. The Government of Afghanistan is committed to education reform through the implementation of the National...2008-04-21 11:17

Cane and bamboo project launched for North East
...centre. The phase-II will reach out even further to the communities and contribute to rural livelihoods by organizing cane and bamboo farmers and producers into associations; and extending supply chains from plantation management and pre-processing to industrial...2008-04-21 05:45