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2. IFLA General Conference, 1984. General Research Libraries Division. Section on Parliamentary Libraries; Section on Public Libraries; Section on University and Other General Research Libraries. Papers.
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International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands).
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Papers on government libraries, public libraries, and research libraries presented at the 1984 IFLA general conference include: (1) "Library Services for Research" (Maria S. Pla de Menendez, Colombia); (2) "Interlibrary Loans, Present and Future: A Consideration for Academic Library Management" (Geoffrey G. Allen, Australia); (3) "The Parliamentary Library and the Parliamentary Information System--Tasks and Problems" (Wolfgang Dietz, West Germany); (4) "The Role of University Libraries in Developing Countries: The Case of Francophone Black Africa South of the Sahara" (Gerard Thirion, France); (5) "IFLA Working Group on the Impact of Information Technology upon Public Libraries" (Peter D. Gratton, United Kingdom); (6) "The Creation and Development of a Nation-Wide System of Libraries in Malawi Since 1970, with Special Reference to Public Libraries" (Rodrick S. Mabomba, Malawi); and (7) "Public Library Service in Africa. Opening Remarks: The Development of a Nationwide Public Library Service" (E. M. Broome, United Kingdom). (THC)
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- 1984
3. IFLA General Conference, 1984. Libraries Serving the General Public Division. Section on Libraries for the Blind. Papers.
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International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands).
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Papers on library services and developments in reading materials for the blind and disabled presented at the 1984 IFLA general conference include: (1) "The Establishment of a Library Service to Visually Handicapped People in African Developing Countries" (Paulli Thomsen, Denmark); (2) "Sources of Assistance for Establishing Braille Facilities" (Elizabeth Twining, United Kingdom); (3) "Presentation of a Guide to Developing Braille and Talking Book Services" (Edwige Mortyr, Norway); (4) "Library Services to the Blind in Kenya" (James Mwangi Ng'ang'a, Kenya); (5) "Central Library Services to the Disabled" (Dick Reumer, Netherlands); (6) "Guidelines for Libraries Serving Hospital Patients and Disabled People in the Community--A Tool to Improve Library Service" (Gunar Westgard and Bjorg Heie, Norway); (7) "Public Library Services to the Disabled--Their Information Needs and Special Materials" (Ongare Owino and Edward Waiguru Muya, Kenya); (8) "Producing Braille in Africa: Outlines of a Feasibility Study" (Rainer F. V. Witte, West Germany); and (9) "Presentation of the Work of the Section of Libraries for the Blind" (Winnie Vitzansky, Denmark). (THC)
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- 1984
4. IFLA General Conference, 1984. Collections and Services Division. Sections on Acquisitions and Exchange, Interlending, Rare and Precious Books, and Serials Publications. Papers.
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International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands).
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Papers on library acquisitions, special collections development, and special training for serials librarianship, presented at the 1984 IFLA general conference, include: (1) "The Development of the African Collection at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London and Its Importance for the Cultural History of African Countries" (B. C. Bloomfield, United Kingdom); (2) "Planning Union Catalogues of Books in Developing Countries" (Richard J. Bennett and Maurice B. Line, United Kingdom); (3) "Supply of Literature from and about Africa in Europe with Special Regard to Interlibrary Loan in the Federal Republic of Germany" (Irmstraud D. Wolcke-Renk, West Germany); (4) "Education and Training for Work with Serials" (David P. Woodworth, United Kingdom); (5) "Education for Serials Librarianship: What Are the Basic Components?" (Michael E. D. Koenig, United States); (6) "Serials of the Poor: Their Nature, Importance, Problems, and Suggested Solutions" (Theophilus E. Mlaki, Tanzania); (7) "Acquisition of Library Material in Kenya: Problems and Prospects" (Joshua Reuben Njuguna, Kenya); (8) "Acquisitions in the Developing Countries--Problems and Possible Solutions: The Jamaican Experience" (Stephney W. L. Ferguson, Jamaica); (9) "Theory and Practice of Serials Control and How Your Subscription Agent Can Help" (Arnoud De Kemp, Netherlands); (10) "The British Library's African Research Collections and the Development of African Studies" (I. R. Willison, United Kingdom); (11) "Les Relations d' Echanges entre les Bibliotheques d'Afrique Francophone et la Bibliotheque Nationale de Paris" (Exchange Agreements Between the Libraries of Francophone Africa and the National Library in Paris) (Anne Zundel Ben Khemis); and (12) "The Problems of African Acquisitions: The Experience of the Nairobi Field Office of the Library of Congress" (James C. Armstrong, Kenya). (THC)
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- 1984
5. Fractal Reproduction: A Social Network Analysis of Regional International Student Mobility
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Macrander, Ashley Michelle
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Utilizing social network analysis, UNESCO international student mobility (ISM) data, and World Bank income classifications, this paper examines patterns of social reproduction in ISM within four established regional education networks from 2008-2012. Findings indicate that the global trend of uneven flows from developing to developed nations is replicated fractally within the Southern African Development Community, the European Higher Education Area, the Union of South American Nations, and University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific. Developed and/or higher income countries play a preeminent role in the regional networks as senders and receivers; whereas, developing (lower income) countries function primarily as source nations. This suggests that elite cultural capital is being centralized through ISM not only globally, but regionally as well.
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- 2016
6. Adaptive Resilience and Creativity: Learning Cities Mobilizing COVID Responses, Expanding Networks
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Raymer, Annalisa L. and Hughes, Jessica A. H.
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Constraints of the pandemic and rolling lockdowns eliminated opportunities to gather in person. Yet, for the learning cities movement, this period of coronavirus curtail was also a time of increased networking and creative collaboration. Where once human energies expended in "process work" left little retrievable trace, now artifacts accumulate apace in electronic clouds. What might a little excavation through material collected since the onset of COVID-19 reveal about ways localities and learning city networks mobilized to address the pandemic? For those on the resourced side of the digital divide, openly available content grants access to a gallery of community responses, transnational strategies, and future forecasting. [For the full proceedings, see ED625421.]
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- 2021
7. Outside the Iron Cage? The Non-Derivative Nationalisms of Fanon and Gandhi.
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Ghatak, Saran
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NATIONALISM ,POLITICAL doctrines - Abstract
Benedict Anderson argues that nationalist ideas in Asia and Africa are modeled on the 'modular' forms of nationalism that developed in the Americas and Europe. This paper argues that anti-colonial nationalism is a field of contestation between different ideas and practices. Some of these were indeed based on selective appropriation of Western practices, whereas some of these rejected such ideas and practices and contended that decolonization or emancipation necessarily entailed rejecting the examples set by Western nations. This paper compares the thoughts of Frantz Fanon and M.K. Gandhi, two of the most influential figures in post-colonial thought in the twentieth century as well as active participants in major anti-colonial struggles, and contends that in spite of contextual and ideological differences between them both rejected the Western models of nationalist politics and emphasized a repudiation of colonialism through political and institutional innovations in similar ways. The three major sections of the paper deals with their respective critiques of colonialism and elite nationalism; the prescribed modes of political practice; and the projects of national reconstruction. The unifying thread in each of these three sections is their common concerns regarding negation of colonialism as well as the cultural alienation of the nationalist elite and the necessity of a radical break with Western models of nationalist politics. The concluding section attempts to understand the reasons why their visions of national independence remains unfulfilled. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2003
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8. Mathematics Anxiety as a Mediator for Gender Differences in 2012 PISA Mathematics Scores
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Cox, Jennifer and Jacobson, Erik
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Although gender differences in mathematics are smaller than they have been in the past, prominent voices still attribute these differences to a variety of fixed individual factors, such as genetic characteristics of men and women. We hold the alternative view that these differences can be ultimately attributed to malleable factors. From this vantage, societies could influence gender differences in mathematics by changing students' experiences in school. In this study, we built on prior work suggesting that mathematics anxiety causes lower mathematics scores. In particular, we found that mathematics anxiety entirely explains the gender differences evident in mathematics scores from the 2012 US Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Furthermore, we found that gender moderates the mediating role of mathematics anxiety: math anxiety is more detrimental for male than for female students. Because math anxiety is a malleable individual characteristic, we conclude that gender differences reveal more about gendered societal experiences than they do about innate characteristics of men and women. [For the complete proceedings, see ED629884.]
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- 2020
9. Green Economics: Young Generations to Help Achieve Future Sustainability of Europe.
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Dimitrova, Makedonka, Petrovska, Ilijana, Bojadziev, Marjan, Dodovski, Ivan, and Pendarovski, Stevo
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GREEN business ,GREEN collar workers ,SUSTAINABLE development ,CLIMATE change mitigation - Abstract
This paper seeks an answer about the level of awareness of green economics/green jobs as a concept for sustainable growth among the young population in Europe. In order to provide a basis for sustainable growth we take into consideration the essential issues. Green economics is an emerging field of economics combining knowledge from the natural sciences and economy, thus offering unique insights into four areas: climate changes mitigation, businesses, political and moral. The conclusions refer to the future needs for building awareness and creating a solid base for knowledge sharing on sustainable development issues among the young population. In addition, recommendations for inclusive policy dialogue to facilitate such growth are part of the focus as well. The research group targeted 30 people from five European and one African country between 18 to 25 years of age. A method using qualitative research combined with exploratory research has been used for this survey and its analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
10. EdMedia + Innovate Learning: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology (Vienna, Austria, July 10-14, 2023)
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Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education and Theo Bastiaens
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The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) is an international, non-profit educational organization. The Association's purpose is to advance the knowledge, theory, and quality of teaching and learning at all levels with information technology. The "EdMedia + Innovate Learning" conference took place in Vienna, Austria July 10-14, 2023. These proceedings include 202 papers, including 7 award papers.
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- 2023
11. ETHICS AND MARKETING.
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Doerr, Austin and Sheaffer, Beth
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MARKETING ethics ,BUSINESS ethics ,EMPIRICAL research ,COST of living ,INCOME - Abstract
In the current paper we examine the importance of ethics in marketing in Asian, African, and European cultures. We use empirical data showing that there are large ethical differences between cultures and countries and these differences result in differences in income as compared with the cost of living. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
12. Hope and Despair: Representations of Europe and Africa in News Coverage of "Migration Crisis".
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Horsti, Karina
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MASS media research ,BROADCAST journalism ,EMIGRATION & immigration - Abstract
Media coverage of immigration has played an important role in the creation of national imaginary and identity. However, since immigration and asylum policies are increasingly shifting to supranational decision making in the European Union, the issue should also be analyzed from the perspective of Europeanization. What are the old and new ethnic and cultural identities and versions of community that are being constructed in news coverage of African "illegal migration" to Europe? What types of positions are offered for various social agents? This paper aims to make sense of the representations and identities that are being constructed in the Finnish news stories of African migration to Europe. The coverage of a Northernmost European newspaper of a Southernmost event offers an opportunity to analyze discourses of Europeanization and identity constructions of Europe and Africa.Previous research on news of asylum seekers and undocumented migrants stresses frame of illegality. However, a closer textual analysis shows the diversity in news journalism. Illegality is no doubt the most recurrent frame, but the migrants are also framed as victims and as heroes - particularly in reportages made in Africa where the migrants have names and social status compared to the routine news coverage where they are left as "non-persons". Divisions are made firstly between "poor Africa" and "rich Europe". Africa is presented dirty and diseased, and since Europe is imagined as the opposite, it is loaded with good qualities. However, Europe is not understood as one entity, but distinctions are made between the "organized" North and "inefficient" South. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
13. 30. Contemporary Eastern European Immigration around the World.
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Robila, Mihaela
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SOCIAL adjustment ,EMIGRATION & immigration ,POPULATION geography ,SOCIOLOGY - Abstract
The literature on Eastern European immigrants and their functioning is quite limited. Some research has been conducted on Eastern European (EE) immigrants and their adaptation in the United States. However, there is a lack of information about the Eastern European immigration at a global level. The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the patterns of EE immigration around the world. Since Eastern European's main destination areas for immigration are North America and Western Europe, the focus of the paper is on these two areas. However, immigration patterns to Asia, Africa, Australia and South America are also discussed. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007
14. The Future of Workforce Development--A Global Perspective.
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Twigger, Anthony J.
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Recent research has identified trends in the training systems of 13 countries in Africa (Egypt, Mauritius, South Africa); the Arab States (Bahrain, Jordan); Asia (Australia, Fiji, Malaysia); Eastern Europe (Albania, Slovenia); Western Europe (Ireland, Portugal); and the Mediterranean region (Malta). The trends identified are legislation; councils/boards and authorities; national qualifications frameworks; skill standards and certification; workplace learning; and governments overtly promoting training quality assurance. Research suggests that human resource management practices are changing in response to the forces creating the new business environment. The forces include changes in the structure of production; turbulent business environment; and greater customer awareness. Three key and mutually reinforcing requirements for connecting business challenges and management development are clarification of the twin purposes of developing managers to deliver the current business model and develop future business models; development of effective strategic management and business, organization, and management review processes to connect business strategies with organization and management requirements; and management of the learning. (Four examples illustrate the integration of the trends into "bundles" of other activities to facilitate maximum effect. They involve high performance working; linking economic and human resource development; knowledge management; and skills recognition.) (YLB)
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- 2002
15. Optical transport equipment market contracted in first half of 2012.
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FIBER optics industry ,DATA transmission systems - Abstract
The article reports on the contraction of the optical transport equipment market in the first half of 2012 by approximately five percent due to lower spending in the markets of North America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), according to a report by Dell'Oro Group. Asia Pacific and Latin America regions grew as service providers as they continue to expand network capacity. It also mentions the increase in the revenue of wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) equipment.
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- 2012
16. Language Teacher Education in the Voluntary Sector.
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Bloomer, Aileen and Breet, Felicity
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This report describes the British Voluntary Service Organization (VSO) training model and its implications for teacher education. VSO posts teachers with experience in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) or mainstream education to teacher training posts in countries in Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. All volunteers must participate first in a skills training course in England that includes professional teaching, country specific, and health and general briefings. The methodology involves a team of trainers who work with a core belief that to become a trainer you need to experience planning, delivering, and evaluating training events. Initial stages are tutor-planned and tutor-lead, to ensure that all participants are up-to-date on current thinking on core English Language Training (ELT) topics and methodologies. The remainder of the course is negotiated with participants who choose sessions to plan and deliver as a team with the tutors. Courses have been generally well-received by participants. The only negative reaction led to a course maximum limit of 20 participants. Pre-planned and completed timetables for a typical course are appended. (NAV)
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- 1995
17. The Role of the University: A Global Perspective.
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United Nations Univ., Tokyo (Japan)., United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France)., Husen, Torsten, Husen, Torsten, United Nations Univ., Tokyo (Japan)., and United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France).
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This collection of 12 essays is drawn from a May 1990 panel meeting in Paris, France in conjunction with a joint United Nations University/United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization project on "The Changing Role of the Universities." Papers are grouped into those on: the general role of the university, regional conceptions of the university, the economics of higher education, and strategies of learning. Essays include: (1) "The Idea of the University: Changing Roles, Current Crisis and Future Challenges" (Torsten Husen); (2) "Evolution of Universities" (Yash Pal); (3) "Universities in the Post-Industrial Society" (Edward W. Ploman); (4) "The Role of the University in Asia in the 21st Century" (Ungku A. Aziz); (5) "Higher Education in Africa" (T. L. Maliyamkono); (6)"Education for All in Latin America in the 21st Century and the Challenges of External Indebtedness" (Fernando Reimers); (7) "The State Socialist Model of Higher Education: An Assessment" (Pal Tamas); (8) "Higher Education in Western Europe" (Wolfgang Mitter); (9) "Economics of Higher Education" (Mark Blaug); (10) "Global Learning" (Edward W. Ploman); (11) "Distance Education" (Jean-Marc Pottiez); and (12) "Using the Media" (Naomi E. Sargant). A discussion by Edward W. Ploman on provides concluding observations about the Paris meeting. (Some papers contain references.) (MSE)
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- 1994
18. Women Networks: Experiences for a Democratic Approach to the Use of the Internet.
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Burkle, Martha and Gonzalez, Eva
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SELF-efficacy ,EMPIRICAL research ,INTERNET & women ,WEBSITES ,CONTENT analysis ,SOCIAL action - Abstract
The article investigates the theoretical bases of empowerment, appropriation, identity and compares them with empirical analysis of the use of the Internet by groups of women in four different geographical areas: Europe, North America, Asia and Africa. A number of Web sites from these areas were selected to perform a content analysis and compare their use in reference to community service, social action promotion, women's involvement in political practices and forms of interactive communication.
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- 2005
19. New Black, New Whites and the New Day.
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Emeka, Amon S.
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EMIGRATION & immigration ,IMMIGRANTS ,DEMOGRAPHIC surveys - Abstract
Recent immigration from the Caribbean, Africa and Europe has been overshadowed by immigration from Asia and Latin America, but these newcomers are of particular theoretical importance because they represent the immigrant analogs of the two most disparate and diametrically opposed American racial groups?Black and White Americans. This study employs data from the Current Population Survey (1996-2002) to compare patterns of educational and occupational achievement and mobility among Black and White immigrants. It is found that while the adult children of immigrants, irrespective of race, are doing significantly better than the immigrants themselves, racial disparities do exist. Upward mobility is, on some measures, more pronounced in the White immigrant population. While Black and White immigrants are practically identical in terms of educational attainment, the adult children of White immigrants have completed, on average, more years of education and are significantly more likely to have graduated high school than their Black counterparts. Patterns of occupational mobility seem to favor Black immigrants?particularly second generation Black women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2004
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20. Social Exclusion in the Sociological Literature of the French-speaking World: Paradox and Theorizations.
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Dimé, Mamadou dit Ndongo
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SOCIAL marginality ,FRENCH-speaking countries ,FRENCH-speaking Europe ,SOCIOLOGY literature ,SOCIOLOGY - Abstract
Our contribution’s goal is to revisit the notion of social exclusion, attempting to shed light on its theoretical underpinnings and to describe the better known approaches to the subject in the sociological literature. Our analysis has been limited to the sociology of the French-speaking world, highlighting the centrality of the concept in French sociology, its spread to the rest of French-speaking Europe (Belgium and Switzerland in particular), its recurrence in Quebec and, finally, its tentative use in Sub-Saharan French-speaking Africa. The multiple understandings of social exclusion, the variability of conceptualizations suggested for it as well as the widespread use to which it has been put reveal a paradox in the research material. This paradox derives from the contrast between the increasing use of the term in sociology, its appropriation by the politico-administrative discourse and its success in the media on the one hand and its rejection by sociologists who have considered the new challenges of the social question (Castel, Paugam, Taboada-Leonetti, Autès, among others) on the other. Furthermore, use of the term continues to generate much criticism. Despite the severity of the criticism, the notion of social exclusion maintains an "evocative force and a mobilizing capacity" which transferred to politics and the media as well the field of social intervention. All this leads, ultimately, to the question of how useful or fruitful the notion of social exclusion is. In light of the renewed and/or enriched theorization about the notion, it is essential to highlight its processual dimension. Hence, it should be considered as the final phase of a process of social isolation, which has a variety of degrees and facets. Thus conceived, the notion will be better able to reveal, point to and analyze the problems, contradictions, "pathologies" and individual and collective "traumas" to which the "new social question" give rise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2004
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21. Academic Freedom 3: Education and Human Rights.
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World Univ. Services, London (England)., Daniel, John, Daniel, John, and World Univ. Services, London (England).
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This collection of reports gives a picture of educational systems from a human rights perspective, monitoring academic freedom in the context of freedom of thought and freedom of opinion and expression. The World University Service's Lima Declaration on Academic Freedom and Autonomy of Institutions of Higher Education of 1988 is used as the guiding principle for activities that promote and monitor academic freedom. The collection of reports begins with "Monitoring the Right to Education: Reporting to UN Treaty Bodies" by Audrey R. Chapman. Following this introductory paper are four papers on Africa, including "Historical Notes on Academic Freedom in Africa" (Mahmood Mamdani) followed by area studies of Malawi (Richard Carver), South Africa (Teboho Moja and Nico Cloete), and Sudan (Abdelhadi Al-Zubeir Hamad). Part 2, "Asia and the Middle East," includes papers on China (Fang Lizhi), Burma (Myanmar) (Martin Smith), Sri Lanka (Swarna Jayaweera), Tibet (John Billington), Iran (Shahrzad Mojab), and Palestine (Penny Johnson and Emma Naughton). The third part, on Europe and North America, offers: "Access to Education for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the Countries of Western Europe" and includes studies of Kosova (Peter Gstettner) and the United States (James North). In part 4, "Latin America and the Caribbean," papers on Haiti (Roody Edme) and Peru (Sinesio Lopez Jimenez) are presented. Two appendixes provide the text of the Lima Declaration on Academic Freedom and Institutions of Higher Education and the Kampala Declaration on Intellectual Freedom and Social Responsibility. (Each paper contains references.) (JDD)
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- 1995
22. International Challenges to American Colleges and Universities: Looking Ahead. American Council on Education Series on Higher Education.
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American Council on Education, Washington, DC., Hanson, Katharine H., Meyerson, Joel W., Hanson, Katharine H., Meyerson, Joel W., and American Council on Education, Washington, DC.
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This book contains 10 papers on critical issues facing colleges and universities seeking to "internationalize" the curriculum and design good programs and services for foreign students in the United States and for American students abroad. An overview by Richard D. Lyman introduces the following papers: (1) "Foreign Student Flows and the Internationalization of Higher Education" (Richard D. Lambert); (2) "Trends in Higher Education and Its Finance in Western Europe" (Gareth Williams) (3) "Globalization of Knowledge" (Steven Muller); (4) "Technological Change and the University: Impacts and Opportunities from Global Change" (Lewis Branscomb); (5) "Technology and the Role of the Universities in a Global Information Economy" (Gerhard Friedrich); (6) "Planning for Internationalization: Experience at the University of Pennsylvania" (Michael Aiken); (7) "'Internationalizing' the Liberal Arts College" (Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.); (8) "Responding to International Challenges at MIT" (Charles Vest); (9) "Next Steps to Meeting the Challenge" (Colin Campbell); and (10) "International Opportunities and Challenges for American Higher Education in Africa, Asia, and Latin America" (Fred M. Hayward). Includes an index. Most papers contain references. (JB)
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- 1995
23. Keeping Up with the Diallos: Household Wealth, Relative Deprivation, and Migration from Senegal to Europe.
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Vickstrom, Erik
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EMIGRATION & immigration ,IMMIGRANTS ,HOUSEHOLDS - Abstract
African migrants to Europe are often portrayed as fleeing poverty, but research has also posited that inequality is a determinant of migration. Using data from the Migration between Africa and Europe (MAFE) study, this paper investigates the extent to which relative deprivation is a motivation for migration between Senegal and Europe. I hypothesize that different stages in the process of cumulative causation of migration are associated with different motivations for migration. I estimate a household-level model that measures both cross-sectional household wealth and relative deprivation, and use instrumental variable techniques to estimate counterfactual household wealth and relative deprivation at an earlier stage in the process of cumulative causation. I find support for the hypothesis that relative deprivation is a potential motivation for migration in a counterfactual world prior to migration, and that migrant households are significantly wealthier than non-migrant households at the observed end point of the process of cumulative causation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
24. MANAGERIALISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA.
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Prasad, S. Benjamin
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MANAGEMENT ,ECONOMIC development ,EXECUTIVE ability (Management) ,INTERNATIONAL trade - Abstract
There is a growing literature relevant to economic development and growth in Africa as a whole as well as with reference to individual countries. In these one can discern several approaches followed for purposes of analyses and recommendations. One such approach which prominently comes up in discussions relevant to the economic growth in Africa is "foreign trade" approach. A recent observer of the African scene expressed, "there is a greater awareness of the importance of taking the export sector explicitly into account in the development programs in Africa." The approach in this paper is that of managerialism as it relates to economic growth. The term managerialism denotes a set of management capacities imperative to run business enterprise effectively. Such denotation would vary according to the size and complexity of the business operation but nevertheless is more desirable than the term management which denotes corporate management as observed and described in the North American continent and Western Europe mostly.
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- 1967
25. CLO sub tranches face near universal cuts.
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RATING agencies (Finance) ,BOND ratings ,CREDIT ratings - Abstract
The article reports on the move of Moody's to put most senior triple-A tranches across the U.S. and the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) on review for downgrade. The credit rating agency rates about $400 billion total notional of collateralized obligations (CLO) paper in the U.S. and Europe. The rating agency predicts a five year cumulative default rate of about 30% for speculative grade corporate credits under a baseline stress, and 36% under a pessimistic stress.
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- 2009
26. THE ANGUISH OF AFRICA.
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Wheatcroft, Geoffrey
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COLONIZATION ,POLITICAL autonomy ,NATIONALISM ,CULTURE ,POLITICAL science ,MANNERS & customs ,INTERNATIONAL relations - Abstract
Discusses the European colonization in Africa. Failure of African nationalism to acquire independence; Consideration of the ideologies of socialism and nationalism in relation to the country's colonizers; Impact of the culture of colonizers on the political structure of Africa; Superiority of European culture, morals and manners.
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- 1984
27. Government of Natives in Africa.
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Olivier, Lord
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AFRICAN politics & government ,CULTURAL history ,PRACTICAL politics ,ETHNOLOGY - Abstract
This article discusses about the African civilization and political conditions of the nation. Africans do not desire that Europeans should act as trustees for their civilization. Rather they desire association and opportunity. They have accepted and, in some cases, asked for the protection and government of the British Crown. But sensible pressure upon native man of Africa, to work for white men or to go on working after he has earned as much as he wants does not civilize him, but alienates him from civilization and disposition to industry.
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- 1928
28. Eurafrica: New Deal for the Dark Continent?
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ECONOMIC development ,RAW materials ,ECONOMIC activity ,ECONOMICS - Abstract
The article offers information on the joint program plans of France and European nations for an economic development in Africa. It stresses that the program aimed at winning allies in Africa and to make sure that Europe will be a market for manufacturers and a rich source of raw materials. It notes that the program which is called Eurafrica is considered as the first organized program in the economic development of Western Europe's African territories.
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- 1957
29. Part 3: Science: Chapter 27: Archaeology in Caves.
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Crotbers, George M., Jansen, Susie, and Williams, Craig
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CAVES ,ARCHAEOLOGY - Abstract
The article discusses the wide range of cave use from our earliest ancestor to the recent past and explores the archaeology of North American caves. Topics include caves in Africa provide information on our earliest non-human, or hominid, ancestors, the australopithecines and that caves in Europe are further bringing to light some of earliest migrants out of Africa.
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- 2016
30. The Democratic Revolution. Proceedings of a Conference (Washington, D.C., May 1-2, 1989).
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National Endowment for Democracy, Washington, DC. and National Endowment for Democracy, Washington, DC.
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Divided into seven sections, the presentations contained in these proceedings give an international perspective on the growth of democracy in the world, and the many obstacles that might inhibit it. The first section, on Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union contains papers from four East Block scholars who discuss the rise of democracy in communist Europe. The section on Africa includes papers by four African panelists who discuss the development of democracy in light of the continent's historical, geographical, cultural, social, and political background. The "Luncheon Session" section has four presentations on democracy and human rights, focusing on Central American and Caribbean countries. The section on Latin America and the Caribbean includes papers by four panelists who discuss democracy against the backdrop of the region's economics, politics, social change, and serious problems such as drug trafficking, which influence and are influenced by democractic reform. The section on Asia contains four papers that discuss democratic development in China, India, the Philippines, and Turkey. A section headed "Senatorial Remarks" contains brief addresses by U.S. Senators John McCain and Lloyd Bentsen, in which they comment on the conference and democratic changes in the world. The final section contains four addresses presented at the "Idea of Democracy" panel. Final sections report on the conference's State Department reception, the award luncheon, and the president's meeting with awardees. A list of conference participants other than those whose names approved as speakers is given at the conclusion of the book. (AS)
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- 1989
31. MASS MIGRATIONS.
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Witze, Alexandra
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INSECT migration ,SYRPHIDAE ,BUTTERFLY behavior ,MOTH behavior ,INSECT pests ,INSECTS - Abstract
The article discusses insect migration, particularly throughout Europe, including the research conducted by ecologist Myles Menz on the insect migration through the Swiss Alps in Switzerland from Africa and the migration of lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui). An overview of the migration of marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus), including geneticist Karl Wotton's perspective in this regard, is provided. Moths' migration through Texas, including their destroying cotton crops, is discussed.
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- 2018
32. Sovereigns race to market as CEEMEA re-opens for business.
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BOND market ,BONDS (Finance) ,GOVERNMENT securities - Abstract
The article reports on the deals issued by the Central Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) bond markets for 2013. Aside from Poland and Turkey, sovereigns which include the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Romania introduced deals for the first quarter. Barclays, Citi and Goldman Sachs are said to be involved in the non-deal roadshow scheduled by Israel. Details on the credit rating and international bond market access of Lithuania are also presented.
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- 2013
33. No let-up in CEEMEA bond market as end of year approaches.
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GOVERNMENT securities ,BONDS (Finance) - Abstract
The article discusses bonds issued by Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) countries in the month before the Christmas 2012 holidays. It mentions the amount and value of bonds issued by Lebanon, Ukraine and Poland. Syndicate managers' re-examination of their expectations for the last weeks of 2012 due to the surge of emerging market debt is addressed. A roadshow announced for a potential dollar bond for Morocco, for which a deal is expected in December 2012 is cited.
- Published
- 2012
34. Turkey kicks off a busy Q1 with $750m 10 year bond.
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BONDS (Finance) ,DEALS - Abstract
Reports on the bond deal launched by Turkey in January 2003. Lead managers on the deal; Information on the bond's distribution; Deals in the European, Middle East and African region.
- Published
- 2003
35. A CRISIS IN THE DARK THE FORGOTTEN REFUGEES.
- Author
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Pont, Amy
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REFUGEES ,QUALITY of life ,EDUCATION - Abstract
The article reports on the crisis of the forgotten refugees in Africa, Asia and Europe who are losing hope of returning to their native lands. The refugees are spending more of their lives in exile. Children are the most affected group in this situation. Camps are the only home known to them, a home and a school offering only primary education under one roof where they receive a life lesson on the human consequences of inaction.
- Published
- 2006
36. A fragile new coalition of African front-line states.
- Author
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Kapstein, Jonathan
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COALITION governments ,COALITIONS ,APARTHEID ,INTERNATIONAL relations - Abstract
The article discusses the development of a coalition of African nations to oppose the governments of Rhodesia and South Africa as of September 1979. It states that to protest the apartheid policies of the two nations, Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia met in Arusha, Tanzania to create the front-line states, in the hopes that other African nations would join them. This reportedly puts the U.S. and other European nations in a sensitive position, as both the apartheid governments and the independent African nations depend on their support.
- Published
- 1979
37. EdMedia 2014: World Conference on Educational Media & Technology (Tampere, Finland, June 23-26, 2014)
- Author
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Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Herrington, Jan, Viteli, Jarmo, and Leikmaa, Marianna
- Abstract
The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) is an international, non-profit educational organization. The Association's purpose is to advance the knowledge, theory, and quality of teaching and learning at all levels with information technology. "EdMedia 2014: World Conference on Educational Multimedia & Technology" took place in Tampere, Finland from June 23-26, 2014. The following award papers were presented at the conference: (1) Designing a Web-Portal Supporting the Social Inclusion of a Specific User Group. A Case Study of the LITERACY-Portal (Dominik Hagelkruys and Renate Motschnig); (2) Using a Game-Based Approach to Design a Rich Media Learning Environment (Min Liu, Jason Rosenblum, Lucas Horton, and Jina Kang); (3) Design and Implementation of Strategies and Artifacts to Support Ubiquitous Computing in and outside the Classroom: A Reflective Case Study (Alan Amory); (4) Using Social Networking to Mentor 9th-grade Girls for Academic Success and Engineering Career Awareness (Patricia Carlson); (5) Case Study of an Online English Language Course That Emphasizes Self-Assessment of Speaking and Writing (Goh Kawai and Akio Ohnishi); (6) Pedagogical Design and Pedagogical Usability of Web-based Learning Environments: Comparative Cultural Implications between Africa and Europe (Adewunmi Ogunbase); (7) Evaluating the Nature Tour Mobile Learning Application (Jenni Rikala); (8) Guiding Students in Collaborative Writing of Wikipedia Articles -- How to Get Beyond the Black Box Practice in Information Literacy Instruction? (Eero Sormunen and Tuulikki Alamettälä); (9) Development of a Gaming Instructional Material and Design Framework for "Exploration Activities" in Science (Hodaka Taguchi and Toshiki Matsuda); (10) Serious Game Gademavo: How to Enhance Students' Ability in Taking Decisions in a Complex World (Anne-Dominique Salamin); and (11) Gaming Motivations and Characteristics of Turkish MMOFPS Players (Muhterem Dindar and Yavuz Akbulut).
- Published
- 2014
38. A Letter From The Publisher.
- Author
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Linen, James G.
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READERSHIP - Abstract
The article looks at the way of life of the readers of the magazine "Time" in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Danish Paul Grene invites "Time" correspondents to visit his home. The average age of Atlantic edition readers is 38 years and majority of them attended colleges and universities. The readers are also found to be involved in business and professions.
- Published
- 1952
39. New African States Move to Retain Economic Ties to European Community.
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- EUROPE, AFRICA, EUROPEAN Economic Community
- Abstract
The article reports on the desire of sixteen new African states which are originally associated with the European Economic Community (EEC) as dependent territories, to keep their economic ties with Europe despite their independent status.
- Published
- 1961
40. Bridges to Knowledge: Foreign Students in Comparative Perspective.
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Barber, Elinor G. and Barber, Elinor G.
- Abstract
Foreign study is examined from different perspectives, especially comparative ones, in 15 articles. Attention is directed to: the significance of foreign study for developing countries, national and regional policies and trends, development strategies, political and institutional dilemmas, a bibliography and a literature review. Titles and authors are as follows: "Introduction: Comparative Perspectives" (Elinor G. Barber, Philip G. Altbach, Robert G. Myers); "The Institutionalization of Overseas Education" (Norman Goodman); "Educational Exchanges and the Transformation of Higher Education in the People's Republic of China" (John N. Hawkins); "Professional Training and Institution Building in the Third World: Two Rockefeller Foundation Experiences" (James S. Coleman); "The Economic and Political Impact of Study Abroad" (Gerald W. Fry); "Britain's Full-Cost Policy for Overseas Students" (Peter Williams); "Overseas Students in Australia: Governmental Policies and Institutional Programs" (Stewart E. Fraser); "Foreign Study in Western Europe: Policy Trends and Issues" (Alan Smith); "Going Overseas for Higher Education: The Asian Experience" (William K. Cummings); "Foreign Training and Development Strategies" (R. Myers); "Overseas Training and National Development Objectives in Sub-Saharan Africa" (Joyce Lewinger Moock); "The Political Dilemmas of Foreign Study" (Hans N. Weiler); "Institutional Culture and Third World Student Needs at American Universities" (David Lansdale); "International Students and Study-Abroad Programs: A Select Bibliography" (Y. G.-M. Lulat); and "English as a Second Language: An Overview of the Literature" (Robert B. Kaplan). (SW)
- Published
- 1984
41. The Prospects for World Peace: The Case of Terrorism.
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Bergesen, Albert, Yi, Han, and Bremenstuhl, Heather
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PEACE ,TERRORISM ,PRACTICAL politics - Abstract
The dispersion of contemporary jihadi terrorism is examined as it moves through social and geographical space over time. Implications for world-peace are then discussed. Terrorist events are coded in terms of the institutional sphere of the victim (economy, polity, etc.) and general geographical regions of the world (Africa, N. America, Europe, etc.) and then mapped over time. Terrorism is seen to be spreading both across institutional space and over geographical regions over time. Statistical methods are then employed to determine if the social institutional spread affects the geographic spread or vis-a-versa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2010
42. EM flows drive surge of bonds as companies dash to market.
- Author
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Young, Francesca
- Subjects
BONDS (Finance) ,BOND market ,EMERGING markets - Abstract
The article reports on the growing numbers of bond issues from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Confirmed issuers in the region were Severstal, Dewa and Qtel, while others like Alrosa, Avangard and RusHydro were on roadshows. One emerging markets syndicate official stated that the EMEA market drained liquidity out of the secondary market for emerging market bonds.
- Published
- 2010
43. European Investment Bank.
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BONDS (Finance) - Abstract
This article offers information on the $2 billion (bn) global bond issued by European Investment Bank on January 21, 2009. Particular focus is given to the issue/re-offer price of the issuance, along with its maturity date. Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan served as bookrunners in this deal. Majority of the orders came from the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
- Published
- 2009
44. MISSIONS.
- Author
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Power, Samantha
- Subjects
INTERNATIONAL relations ,SUDANESE politics & government ,PEACE ,SUDAN (Region) - Abstract
The article comments on the decision of the U.S., Europe and Africa to bring the African Union to Sudan in order to stabilize the government. The U.S., Europe and Africa settled on a solution for stabilizing the region of Darfur in May 2004 by sending in the African Union (AU). Certainly, the presence of A.U. forces made Darfur more stable. Yet, Darfur remains overrun with violence and banditry. Soon, this mission will fail not only those in need of protection but also all the other interested parties. The peace talks between Khartoum and an ever increasing number of rebel groups have become a farce. The prospects for stability are so dim that diplomats have given alibis from past ethnic conflicts. To address this, foreign forces will be required. Safety for the humanitarian relief convoys should be ensured. And in the long run, a political deal must be made between the region's warring factions, and the majority of Darfur's displaced residents must feel secure to return home.
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- 2005
45. SACRED COW.
- Author
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Huxley, Elspeth
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AFRICAN politics & government -- To 1945 ,GEOPOLITICS ,INTERNATIONAL conflict ,RELIGION & politics ,RACE relations - Abstract
Comments on several political developments in Africa. Description of the European policies towards Africa; View that a nation so deeply divided as Nigeria by race, religion and history can be united by one means only, namely conquest; Comments on the attitudes of different countries towards Nigeria; Description of the consequences of the end of British rule in Nigeria; Details of British involvement in various other countries of Africa.
- Published
- 1968
46. Essilor increases at 25bp, but may mark bottom for pricing.
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OPHTHALMIC lenses ,REVOLVING credit ,PRICES - Abstract
The article reports on the increase in the size of French ophthalmic lens maker Essilor's revolving credit facility from 750 million to 850 million euros as of August 23, 2013. The company's decision to raise its revolving credit was influenced by the positive responses it received from lenders. It noted that its revolving credit was considered the tightest pricing in the Europe, the Middle East and Africa loan market.
- Published
- 2013
47. Société Générale ready to spread its wings in CEEMEA, say Krupa and Soundardjee.
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BUSINESS expansion ,LOANS ,FINANCIAL crises - Abstract
The article offers information on the increased inclination of Societe Generale SA (SG) in Central Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA). After the occurance of economic crisis, the company is reshaping its financial activities in such a way that it could expand its business in CEEMEA. As per financial observers, SG is increasing its loan portfolio in CEEMEA.
- Published
- 2013
48. Little to look forward to in Q4 loans volumes.
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BANK loans ,BANKING industry ,BANKERS - Abstract
The article looks forward to the performance of the loan market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in the fourth quarter of 2012. Almost two-thirds of loan market participants believe that deal volumes across the region would grow during the period. Bankers expects volumes to increase despite a decline in the percentage of European leveraged finance during the year.
- Published
- 2012
49. HOTLINE: Calm down, it's only a speculative iron ore mine.
- Author
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Gleeson, Daniel
- Subjects
IRON ores ,MINERAL industries ,STEEL industry - Abstract
The article reports on the emergence of new iron ore mines worldwide. It notes on iron ore mine exploration in Africa offering an alternative to fines shipped from Brazil and Australia. Mines are also reportedly emerging to supply local steelmakers in northern Europe. Also noted is the iron ore mining opportunities in Afghanistan.
- Published
- 2011
50. EMEA LEVERAGED LOANS - News in Brief.
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LOANS ,SYNDICATED loans - Abstract
This section offers news briefs on leveraged loans in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) as of June 2007. In France, the Société Générale deal for truck leasing group Via Location is said to be heading for a flex after being oversubscribed during syndication. A syndication of the €152.2 million facility for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) doors and windows manufacturer Gealan has been closed by bookrunner Deutsche Bank and sub-underwriter BNP Paribas. Duke Street Capital has offered 82p a share for Oasis Healtcare.
- Published
- 2007
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