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On a day which serves as a reminder of global health challenges, ADB Health Expert Patricia Moser discusses issues in the Asia Pacific region, including rising tobacco use and the high numbers of road deaths.
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Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization
What is Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO)? AARDO, formed in 1962, is an autonomous inter-governmental organisation comprising thirty members from Africa and Asia. AARDO is devoted to develop understanding among members for better appreciation of each others' problems and to explore, collectively, opportunities for coordination of efforts for promoting welfare and eradication of thirst, hunger, illiteracy, disease and poverty amongst rural people.
Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) represents the Pakistan Banking Industry. Established in 1953, its main objective is to coordinate the efforts of the banking industry, and to share a common vision of progress and development with its members. PBA Membership is institutionalized and is available only to the Banks operating in Pakistan. Currently there are 46 members, categorized into 6 groups (one of these groups is under formation). Its governing body is an Executive Committee (EC) comprising of 14 members, represented by the Chief Executives of the respective member institutions. PBA’s Principal Executive is the Chairman of the Executive Committee, elected periodically from within the EC.
Pakistan Banks' Association
South Asian Association For Regional Co-operation in Law, SAARCLAW, is an association of the legal communities of the SAARC countries comprising judges, lawyers, academicians, law teachers, public officers and a host of other law-related persons, duly registered with the SAARC Secretariat at Kathmandu and awarded the status of a Regional Apex Body Of SAARC . It owes its origin to the desire of the members of the legal community to establish an association within the SAARC region to disseminate information and to promote an understanding of the concerns and developments of the region. SAARCLAW was established in Colombo on 24th October 1991, when the then President of Sri Lanka His Excellency Ranasinghe Premadasa inaugurated the Association in the presence of a large gathering of the legal community.
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A Legacy of Proven Leadership For over 40 years, AIM has continuously produced outstanding leaders who run companies and governments around the world. By continuously adapting and evolving its management programs to higher levels of excellence, AIM has educated and shaped men and women to do more than respond to rapid global changes; they create the foundations for a strong, dynamic future.
US toys with East Asian peace Despite North Korea's invitations for US experts to verify the peaceful nature of its satellite launch and past US acceptance that Pyongyang is capable of launching such devices, Washington continues to threaten East Asian peace with its ultimatums, says the North's unofficial spokesman. By bravely back-tracking on its bluffs, the US could break the cycle of tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
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Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development
21 March 2012 H. E. President Lee Myung-Bak Cheongwadae Sejong-ro No. 1, Jongno-gu Seoul 110-820 Republic of Korea Your Excellency, We, the undersigned regional and international human rights groups, are writing to you to express our grave concerns over the ongoing human rights violations against environmental activists, peace activists and residents affected by the highly [ Read more ] Your Excellencies, We, the undersigned regional and international non-governmental organizations, write to you to express our grave concerns regarding the shooting of three female garment workers in the Bavet town of Svay Rieng province on 20 February 2012. We received information that around 6,000 workers gathered in front of the Kaoway Sports Ltd factory in [ Read more ]Q1 2012 S’pore Business Formation Trends Released | Singapore Business Blog
GuideMeSingapore.com has just released its latest Singapore Business Formation Statistics Report for the first quarter of 2012. According to the report, there has been a surge in business formation activity during the initial quarter of 2012. Company incorporations in Q1 2012 increased to 14,596 entities representing a jump of 11% over Q4 2011.
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The Korea Independent Commission Against Corruption (KICAC) was established on January 25th, 2002 pursuant to the Anti-Corruption Act, which was enacted in July 2001. The Commission is composed of nine commissioners including the Chairman, three of whom are recommended by the National Assembly, three by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and three by the President. Each serves a three-year term and can be reappointed for an additional term. The KICAC Secretariat, which oversees the organization's administration, consists of the Policy Planning Office, Public Relations & Cooperation Bureau, Report Inspection Bureau and 15 Divisions.
The Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific is the flagship annual statistical data book of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It presents economic, financial, social, environmental, and Millennium Development Goals (MDG) indicators for regional members of ADB. Data are grouped under MDG and Regional Tables. Non-technical explanations and brief analyses of the MDG achievements and economic, financial, social, and environmental developments are included.
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By Patricia Gossman The attack on July 13 on a Hindu shantytown in Kashmir, in which 27 people were killed, has exposed the continuing fragility of prospects for peace in the region. Two months ago, after India and Pakistan appeared on the brink of war over Kashmir, a tentative pullback was reached.Society for Participatory Research in Asia - PRIA
Since 1982, Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA) has embarked on a set of key initiatives focusing on capacity building, knowledge building, participatory research, citizen-centric development, and policy advocacy. An international centre for learning and promotion of participation and democratic governance, PRIA works with several national and international partners . PRIA's professional expertise and practical insights are utilised by other civil society groups, NGOs, governments, donors, trade unions, private business and academic institutions around the world.nepal
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