Resources

For a people-centric approach to climate change

2009-11-20T13:28:55Z

UNFPA’s report The State of World Population 2009 focuses on the disproportionate impact of global warming on women, marginalised poor and the coastal populations. It argues that the international community needs to take into account their needs, rights and potential while formulating policies, programmes and treaties on climate change.

India needs a holistic environment policy

2009-11-17T13:04:54Z

State of Environment Report India 2009 presents an overview of the environmental scenario of the country. It provides an insight on various priority issues related to the current status of environment and assesses the government’s current and proposed policy initiatives to check and monitor further degradation.

Towards a climate smart world

2009-11-16T07:05:30Z

Developing countries can chart a low-carbon path and still promote development to reduce poverty. World Bank’s World Development Report 2010: Development and Climate Change points out that with technical and financial assistance from high-income countries, a climate smart world can be built.

Understanding women's health

2009-11-10T10:08:49Z

World Health Organisation’s latest report Women and Health: Today's Evidence Tomorrow's Agenda, reveals that violence and gender inequalities leave women and girls, especially those of reproductive age, more vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. It champions the need for policy action and greater women’s participation in healthcare.

Building child protection systems

2009-11-05T11:42:12Z

Violence, exploitation and abuse of children can be brought to an end by creating a protective environment. UNICEF’s report Progress for Children: A Report Card on Child Protection document some improvements in bringing social change, and the challenges in building a safe world for children.

Addressing the digital divide

2009-11-02T11:06:36Z

UNCTAD’s new report Information Economy Report 2009 highlights the limited access to broadband internet and its impact on economic opportunities in developing countries. It suggests the expansion of underwater fibre optics network and public-private partnership to narrow the broadband gap.

India's vision on climate change

2009-11-02T05:46:48Z

Government of India’s report Climate Change Negotiations: India’s submissions to the UNFCCC encapsulates the country's position. It highlights the need for establishing mechanism for the development and transfer of technologies and sustainable forest management.

Global partnership for achieving MDGs

2009-10-28T10:57:54Z

UN’s report Strengthening the Global Partnership for Development in a Time of Crisis highlights the need for cooperation among key stakeholders for accelerating progress on the Millennium Development Goals. It recommends public-private partnerships for advancing economic and environmentally sustainable growth.

Preventing maternal mortality in India

2009-10-23T13:11:09Z

No Tally of the Anguish, a Human Rights Watch report documents the state of pregnant women in northern India and the failure of institutions to identify and address the gaps in healthcare. It recommends timely investigations, targeted interventions and healthcare accountability for achieving MDG on maternal health.

Promoting secondary education in India

2009-10-20T13:01:18Z

Secondary Education in India: Universalizing Opportunity, World Bank’s latest report highlights the significance of secondary education in breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty and in determining the country’s economic growth. It recommends the use of innovative technologies and public-private partnership model for facilitating higher education in India.