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CONTENTS ·
News ·
Library ·
Selected new publications
for sale at VDIC (starting May 2006) ·
Distance Learning Center
events in May 2006 |
News
Request for Proposals: Rating and
information services to support sustainable and responsible investment in
emerging markets, International Finance Corporation (IFC) competition The
International Finance Corporation has launched a competition to provide
investors in emerging market equities with better research on companies’
social and environmental performance. IFC’s
Capturing Value programme invites research houses, rating firms, index
providers, and similar organisations to compete for grants of up to $500,000.
The grants will support development of new information services geared to
sustainable and responsible investment in developing country firms. By making
better information available, the goal is to facilitate an increase in
high-quality, long-term investment in emerging markets from pension funds and
other investors worldwide. Enquiries
should be directed to capturingvalue@ifc.org. The
deadline for receipt of proposals: 30 June 2006 http://www.ifc.org/ifcext/enviro.nsf/Content/SFMF_RFP_EmergingMarketEquities EU-Vietnam
Small Projects Facility in Economic Co-operation (SPF) The overall objective of the EU-Vietnam
Small Projects Facility in Economic Co-operation (SPF) is to support the
on-going reform process of As a means to achieving these objectives,
the SPF will provide financial support to a limited number of projects under
the following components and priority areas: - Dialogue: Strengthening of civil
society and public interest organisations as a contribution to grass-root
democracy, better governance, and the respect of the rule of law - Institutional: Governance,
administrative reform, decentralisation - Sector Issues: Integration into the
regional and world economy The deadline for submitting project
proposals is 06 June 2006 (local time http://www.delvnm.cec.eu.int/spf.htm Announcement of Endeavour Programme 2007 SEARCA
Invites Applications for Graduate Scholarship in Agriculture SEARCA is inviting applications
from qualified Southeast Asian nationals for graduate scholarship (MS and
PhD) in agriculture, social sciences, and related fields focusing on the
promotion of agricultural competitiveness and natural resource management for
school year 2007-2008. Applicants, must not be older than 35 years
old, may submit their applications directly to SEARCA or to their countries’
respective Ministry of Education with
copy to SEARCA not later than 30 July 2006. http://web.searca.org/page.asp?id=1&subcat=5&pageid=4 Spring 2006 session of UNPAN Free
Online Training courses - "E-government - What a government
leader should know" The
Spring 2006 session of UNPAN Online Training courses on "E-government
-What a government leader should know" is now open to registration. This
course is designed for individuals who have been, are, and/or will be
involved in e-government initiatives at the country level. Course
contents:
Notes/Comments:
Easy Internet access is critical for this online training; active
participation in the "live" discussion and experiences sharing are
encouraged. A certificate will be issued upon completion of each part of the
course for successful students. Registration:
Registration for the courses will continue until 1 June 2006 and subscribers
have to complete the courses by 1 July 2006. Please follow the link provided
for registration. http://unpan3.un.org/tlm40/Login.aspx A Library in your
Letterbox: The GDN/BLDS Document Delivery Service Accessing the latest development knowledge is a key
challenge for many researchers in developing and transition countries. Recognising
these challenges, the Global Development Network and the British Library of
Development Studies (BLDS) have teamed up to bring you theGDN/BLDS Document
Delivery service to meet the information needs of research institutes in the
South. The GDN/BLDS Document Delivery Service allows you to search
the huge BLDS online catalogue of development related resources from your
desktop, then request copies of articles you and your research colleagues
need at the click of a button. A 'real-life' BLDS librarian will receive your request,
then photocopy or scan the article or book chapter you need and will send it
to you via post or email. The costs of delivering the documents are covered by GDN so
you there are no costs to you. This service
is provided only to research institutes in developing and transition
countries and can be accessed by GDNet Organization Contacts. http://www.gdnet.org/middle.php?oid=26 GDN/BLDS
Document Delivery Service is now available at VDIC. If you want to request
materials using this service please contact VDIC librarian at nvu2@worldbank.org, tel 934 6600, ext. 709. Toolkit: Proposal Writing
and Fundraising This toolkit provides tips and practical suggestions for applying
for funding and proposal writing. It is based on interviews with
experienced research fundraisers. Obtaining funding for your research is a
difficult achievement, so we hope this guide will help give your proposal the
best possible chance of success. http://www.gdnet.org/middle.php?oid=363 Free Internet class:
Searching for Development Information on the World Bank’s Web Site In May 24, from 10am to 11:30am, the VDIC offers a free
class on how to search the World Bank’s web site to find information on
development issues. The small, interactive class lasts for approximately one
hour. Everyone is welcome - please visit the VDIC to sign up at the front
desk, or send an email to nvu2@worldbank.org with your name, organisation, and telephone number. The class size is limited to 15 people, allowing ample time
for interaction and hands-on practice of the skills learnt. So please
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Library
Exhibition on “World No Tobacco Day” 31 May – Tobacco: Deadly in any form or disguise
Tobacco
addiction is a global epidemic that is increasingly ravaging countries and
regions that can least afford its toll of disability, disease, lost
productivity and death. It is crucial to empower people and organizations
with knowledge about the different tobacco products and their many forms and
disguise in order to implement more effectively control tobacco and improve
global health. World No
Tobacco Day 2006 exhibition helps raise awareness about the deadly dangers of
all FORMS and DISGUISE of tobacco: cigarettes, pipes, bidies, kreteks, clove
cigarettes, snus, snuff, smokeless, cigars…; mild, light, low tar, full
flavour, fruit flavoured, chocolate flavoured, natural, additive-free,
organic cigarettes, PREPS (Potentially Reduced-Exposure Products),
harm-reduced… All of these products and practices are deadly and addictive
and thus the absence of truthful information deprives even well intended
people the ability to make healthy choices. The truth about tobacco can
empower people to improve their own health, as well as the health of their
families, friends, and others in their community. Selected
materials relating to this topic were also exhibited for more information. Selected
resources on Tobacco from VDIC library 338.17371 TOB. Tobacco Control Policy :
Strategies Successes Setbacks. 362.296 GYT. The 2003 GYTS in 362.296 WOM. Samet, Jonathan M. Women and the tobacco epidemic
: challanges for the 21st century. 363.4 WB. Curbing the epidemic - governments and the economics of tobacco
control. 363.4 WB. Ngan chan mot nan dich : chinh phu va khia
canh kinh te cua kiem soat thuoc la = Curbing the epidemic : government and
the economics of tobacco control. De Beyer, Joy. Privatization in the tobacco industry : issues and good practice guidelines to ensure
economic benefits and safeguard public health. de Beyer, Joy. Tobacco Control
Policy: strategies successes and setbacks. de Walque, Damien. Education,
information, and smoking decisions : evidence from
smoking histories, 1940-2000. Djutaharta, Triasih. The impact of passive smoking at home on
respiratory diseases: results from the Indonesia 2001 national survey data.
Guindon, G. Emmanuel. Past, current and future trends in tobacco
use. Kyaing, Nyo Nyo. Study on poverty alleviation and tobacco
control in Myanmar. Sarntisart, Isra. An economic analysis of tobacco control in
Thailand. Upcoming display for June 2006 “World Environment Day” 5th June –
call for materials for display VDIC is preparing for the June display on
“World Environment Day”. If you have any resources on this topic (books,
posters, URLs, seminars/workshop information etc.) or any ideas relating to this
topic, please share with us. Ground floor, 63 Ly Thai To, Tel: (84-4) 934 6845 | Fax:
(84-4) 934 6847 Email: info@vdic.org.vn We are grateful for your cooperation and
support. Highlights from
the new additions to VDIC library in April 2006
320.6 PUB. Public policy research and training in Full text http://www.adbi.org/files/2005.12.book.policy.research.vietnam.pdf
REF 330.95 ECO. Economic and social survey of Full text http://www.unescap.org/pdd/publications/survey2006/index.asp
REF 330.9597 SOC. Statistical
Publishing House. Socio-economic
statistical data of 671 districts, towns and cities under the authority of
provinces in 330.9597 VIE. Central Institute
for Economic Management. Kinh te Viet
Nam 2005 [ 332.673 THU. Thuc day doanh nghiep 338.4791 KET. Tong cuc thong ke. Ket qua dieu tra chi tieu cua khach du
lich nam 2005 [Result of tourism expenditure survey in 2005]. 338.61 TRI. Trinh, Thi Hoa Mai. Kinh te tu nhan REF 338.7 KET. Tong cuc thong ke.
Ket qua dieu tra cac co so san xuat
kinh doanh ca the phi nong nghiep 2003-2004 [Result of survey on
non-agricultural individual manufacturing and business enterprises 2003-2004].
382.92 TRA. Tran, Van Chu. Doanh nghiep Viet Nam voi thi truong Hoa
Ky [ 384 GLO. World Bank. Information and communications for
development: global trends and policies. 614.422724 DIS. Jamison, Dean T. Disease control priorities in developing
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Selected new
publications for sale at VDIC (starting May 2006)
Disease
Control Priorities in Developing Countries (2nd Edition) Edited by Dean T. Jamison, Joel G.
Breman, Anthony R. Measham, and others -- [English] -- 1452 pages -- Published April 2006 by Oxford
University Press, World Bank -- ISBN: 0-8213-6179-1 VDIC Price: $33 Based
on careful analysis of burden of disease and the costs of interventions, this
second edition of Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd
edition highlights achievable priorities; measures progress toward
providing efficient, equitable care; promotes cost-effective interventions to
targeted populations; and encourages integrated efforts to optimize health. Nearly 500 experts - scientists,
epidemiologists, health economists, academicians, and public health
practitioners - from around the world contributed to the data sources and
methodologies, and identified challenges and priorities, resulting in this
integrated, comprehensive reference volume on the state of health in
developing countries. Priorities
in Health Edited by Dean T. Jamison, Joel G.
Breman, Anthony R. Measham, and others -- [English] -- 212 pages -- Published April 2006 -- ISBN
0-8213-6260-7 VDIC Price: $4 This
companion guide to Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd
edition speeds the diffusion of life-saving knowledge by distilling the
contents of the larger volume into an easily read format. Policy makers, practitioners, academics, and
other interested readers will get an overview of the messages and analysis in
Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition; be
alerted to the scope of major diseases; learn strategies to improve policies
and choices to implement cost-effective interventions; and locate chapters of
immediate interest. Global
Burden of Disease and Risk Factors Edited by Alan D. Lopez, Colin D.
Mathers, Majid Ezzati, and others -- [English] -- 552 pages --
Published April 2006 -- ISBN: 0-8213-6262-3 VDIC Price: $18 This
volume is a single up-to-date source on the entire global epidemiology of
diseases, injuries and risk factors with a comprehensive statement of methods
and a complete presentation of results. It includes refined methods to assess
data, ensure epidemiological consistency, and summarize the disease burden. Global
Burden of Disease and Risk Factors examines the comparative importance of
diseases, injuries, and risk factors; it incorporates a range of new data
sources to develop consistent estimates of incidence, prevalence, severity
and duration, and mortality for 136 major diseases and injuries. Drawing from more than 8,500 data sources that
include epidemiological studies, disease registers, and notifications
systems, Global Burden of Disease and Risk Factors incorporates
information from more than 10,000 datasets relating to population health and
mortality, representing one of the largest syntheses of global information on
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Distance Learning
Center events in May 2006
To have a schedule of events at
the May 15 - 16: This is part of a 7-day
training-of- trainers course on trade policy and WTO
accession in May 16: The Second Learning
Programme on Understanding Poverty from A Holistic View - Session 2: Generating and Interpreting
Data and Information on Poverty ASEAN member countries will, via
this session, share experiences and learn from each other on what
methodologies work and what don’t in generating accurate data and information
on poverty and in interpreting the available data and what are the lessons
learnt they obtained from the process. May 16 - 19: This 4-day distance learning course on trade and growth
aims to raise awareness on the importance of openness in developing the
service sector, thereby promote a more balanced pattern of growth in June 15 - August 15: Pre-MBA
blended learning course - Call for registrations This course is a blend of self
study via the Internet and 4 session lectures via video conference, the
duration of which is 2 months. Learners will develop essential management
skills in four key business areas i.e. (i) accounting, (ii) finance, (iii)
marketing and (iv) strategy. Those who meet the course requirements will be
given a certificate jointly by KDI, VDIC and the Global Development Learning
Network in For further information and updates on distance learning
activities in May, please contact the Development Learning Assistant at nnguyen2@worldbank.org, tel.: 934
6600, ext. 706. |
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