"New Challenges and Increasing Pressures on Customary Land Rights in Southeast Asia", Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 18-22 October 2009
… g. , 12% in the Philippines), they are among the poorest of the poor in terms of income and access to justice. … or people to be informed, participate in decision-making, and legal opportunities to oppose and influence decision taking….
the once and future white oak: part one
White Oak residents are still fuming over plans to build mixed-income housing next to the new Third District police station above) on Milestone Drive. … are owned or managed by the County’s Department of Housing and Community Affairs or the entirely separate Housing Opportunities Commission;…
Stop Night Class Cuts!
“People are looking for affordable ways to upskill and schools are in fact noticing an increase in enrolments as learners spend their discretionary income o … Speakers at the rally also pointed to increasing social isolation and the importance of opportunities to meet and learn with others in the community….
Bellevue lends a hand at the Bravern
“With the opening of The Bravern, we have an opportunity to share our success with those in our community who need our support. … In the current fiscal year Washington Women In Need will provide grants totaling $760,000 to low income women throughout Washington for education (tuition and books),…In 1996, Dress for Success first acknowledged the need for professional clothing for low-income women entering or reentering the workforce. … Its mission is to promote and help fund the best possible learning opportunities for all students in the Bellevue School District….
Can We Do It?
… ird populations and ancient woodland while at the same time generating an income from managing the area of commercial forest for the benefit of the community. … The forest will provide employment and training opportunities for local people and the improved access and attractiveness of the area will provide significant benefits t…
Rhubodach Forest Community Buyout
… ird populations and ancient woodland while at the same time generating an income from managing the area of commercial forest for the benefit of the community. … The forest will provide employment and training opportunities for local people and the improved access and attractiveness of the area will provide significant benefits t…
We have a new Disability Minister. Is she good……?
From this study, it appears that even when disabled persons have tertiary qualifications, non-disabled persons are a step higher in the level of personal incomes. … But more than anything I want to see that everything I do in the disability portfolio improves the opportunities, choices and responsibilities for disabled persons t o fully participate in their community….
Why won’t programs work in Cambodia?
Then it is up to the community based organization (CBO) to manage the income generating project well and continue to bring enough revenue in to fund the librarian. … hem with opportunities to use those skills to improve their livelihoods while also providing education to the younger generation to be able to improve their lives a nd their country in other ways….
Higher education in India
INTRODUCTION: HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA The modern higher education system is only 156 years old,
Aquaculture in Asia / August update
The project is a social investment initiative geared towards developing local business opportunities in the aquaculture sector in Brunei Darussalam, particularly f or the community in the district. … potential industry and source of income for the surrounding communities….
