The document summarizes the work of the Access to Medicine Foundation, an independent non-profit organization that works to improve access to medicine globally. It discusses the Foundation's Antimicrobial Resistance Benchmark, which evaluates pharmaceutical companies' efforts to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in their R&D pipelines, manufacturing processes, and access and stewardship programs. The Benchmark covers 20 large research-based pharmaceutical companies and generic drug manufacturers. It finds that while some leading companies have strong environmental management and stewardship programs, overall pipeline development for novel antibiotics remains limited, and strategies to prevent AMR in manufacturing vary widely among companies.
This document summarizes a webinar presentation on calculating a living income benchmark for smallholder farmers. It discusses the concept of living income versus poverty lines. The methodology involves determining the cost of a basic but decent standard of living for an average household, the number of members in the workforce, and calculating the net and gross income required. It then presents a case study of the tea sector in Malawi, calculating actual versus living incomes for tea smallholders. The study found productivity increases of 40% plus or wage employment could help close the gap between actual and living incomes.
The document discusses the concepts of living wage and living income. A living wage aims to provide a decent standard of living for a household based on the costs of basic needs for an average family. It is calculated for hired workers. Living income also aims to provide a decent standard for a household, but considers multiple income sources and is applied to smallholder farmers.
The document then presents a case study analyzing the gap between actual and living incomes for smallholder tea farmers in Malawi. It finds that farmers with less than 1 hectare would need to increase yields by 40% or have tea estates increase prices by 40% to achieve a living income. Farmers with over 1 hectare could achieve it by specializing completely in tea
AGEP Slides "Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading"bfnd
The document provides an overview of the Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading (VPUU) program in Cape Town, South Africa. It discusses the objectives, phases, sites, and approaches of the program, which aims to develop safe and sustainable neighborhoods through urban upgrading, community participation, and joint learning. Examples of projects in Cape Town townships show how VPUU has worked to transform spaces, improve quality of life, and build social cohesion through negotiated partnerships. The selection process for additional municipalities in Phase IV of the program is also summarized.
The use of Digital Tools and Geoinformation for Developmentbfnd
This document provides an overview of ICT4D (Information and Communication Technologies for Development) and how technology and geospatial information can support development efforts. It discusses the history and definition of ICT4D, examples of ICT4D tools and applications in various sectors like health, finance, agriculture, and humanitarian response. The document also outlines challenges in ICT4D project implementation and lessons learned from Gnucoop's experience with geospatial technologies on projects in Malawi, Jordan, and Haiti. It concludes with suggestions for a successful ICT4D project and considerations for the future of the field.
Dr. Hans-Peter Winkelmann is a key expert on climate change with the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA+) Climate Support Facility. He gave a webinar discussing how universities can help fight climate change through their core functions of research, teaching, and knowledge transfer. Universities play an important role in generating new climate change knowledge, educating students, and disseminating information to society. They also influence society through their own operations and serve as models for sustainable practices. Mainstreaming climate change into all aspects of university work is important to equip students and society with the skills needed to address this global challenge.
The document references a webinar that took place on Wednesday, December 16th, 2015 and indicates that the slides from this webinar will be available. It does not provide any other context or details about the webinar topic, presenters, or intended audience.
The document summarizes the work of the Access to Medicine Foundation, an independent non-profit organization that works to improve access to medicine globally. It discusses the Foundation's Antimicrobial Resistance Benchmark, which evaluates pharmaceutical companies' efforts to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in their R&D pipelines, manufacturing processes, and access and stewardship programs. The Benchmark covers 20 large research-based pharmaceutical companies and generic drug manufacturers. It finds that while some leading companies have strong environmental management and stewardship programs, overall pipeline development for novel antibiotics remains limited, and strategies to prevent AMR in manufacturing vary widely among companies.
This document summarizes a webinar presentation on calculating a living income benchmark for smallholder farmers. It discusses the concept of living income versus poverty lines. The methodology involves determining the cost of a basic but decent standard of living for an average household, the number of members in the workforce, and calculating the net and gross income required. It then presents a case study of the tea sector in Malawi, calculating actual versus living incomes for tea smallholders. The study found productivity increases of 40% plus or wage employment could help close the gap between actual and living incomes.
The document discusses the concepts of living wage and living income. A living wage aims to provide a decent standard of living for a household based on the costs of basic needs for an average family. It is calculated for hired workers. Living income also aims to provide a decent standard for a household, but considers multiple income sources and is applied to smallholder farmers.
The document then presents a case study analyzing the gap between actual and living incomes for smallholder tea farmers in Malawi. It finds that farmers with less than 1 hectare would need to increase yields by 40% or have tea estates increase prices by 40% to achieve a living income. Farmers with over 1 hectare could achieve it by specializing completely in tea
AGEP Slides "Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading"bfnd
The document provides an overview of the Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading (VPUU) program in Cape Town, South Africa. It discusses the objectives, phases, sites, and approaches of the program, which aims to develop safe and sustainable neighborhoods through urban upgrading, community participation, and joint learning. Examples of projects in Cape Town townships show how VPUU has worked to transform spaces, improve quality of life, and build social cohesion through negotiated partnerships. The selection process for additional municipalities in Phase IV of the program is also summarized.
The use of Digital Tools and Geoinformation for Developmentbfnd
This document provides an overview of ICT4D (Information and Communication Technologies for Development) and how technology and geospatial information can support development efforts. It discusses the history and definition of ICT4D, examples of ICT4D tools and applications in various sectors like health, finance, agriculture, and humanitarian response. The document also outlines challenges in ICT4D project implementation and lessons learned from Gnucoop's experience with geospatial technologies on projects in Malawi, Jordan, and Haiti. It concludes with suggestions for a successful ICT4D project and considerations for the future of the field.
Dr. Hans-Peter Winkelmann is a key expert on climate change with the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA+) Climate Support Facility. He gave a webinar discussing how universities can help fight climate change through their core functions of research, teaching, and knowledge transfer. Universities play an important role in generating new climate change knowledge, educating students, and disseminating information to society. They also influence society through their own operations and serve as models for sustainable practices. Mainstreaming climate change into all aspects of university work is important to equip students and society with the skills needed to address this global challenge.
The document references a webinar that took place on Wednesday, December 16th, 2015 and indicates that the slides from this webinar will be available. It does not provide any other context or details about the webinar topic, presenters, or intended audience.
Reintegration into domestic job markets is challenging according to a live stream from Ruhr University Bochum on July 6th, 2015 at 3:00pm UTC+2. The stream discussed how to successfully manage reintegration for those returning from abroad. It provided advice on navigating domestic job markets for people seeking work after living overseas.
1) The document summarizes theories and typologies of migration, including definitions of migration types like internal, international, and labor migration. It discusses theories that have emerged over time to explain migration patterns.
2) The document then presents a model of preparedness for return migration, including levels of skills, social capital, and financial capital that influence job prospects for returnees. It also describes different reintegration assistance schemes for refugees and highly skilled migrants.
3) The remainder of the document analyzes case studies of return migration of graduates from Ghana and Cameroon, finding that returnees faced varying levels of success in obtaining employment depending on factors like skills, social networks, and access to financial support through reintegration programs
Trade unions and NGOs can influence global economic governance through mobilization like protests or lobbying within existing structures. They have limited participation currently. To have more voice, they must develop expertise on issues, raise awareness, identify ways to engage in international organizations or with governments, and balance mobilization with lobbying and dialogue. Success requires political opportunities, resources, and building cross-border coalitions to strengthen their role in the rule making process.
This document summarizes a webinar on how trade unions and NGOs can influence global economic governance. It discusses that while rules for the international division of labor impact workers, their participation is currently limited. It outlines where rule making takes place from the national to international level and who the participants are. It then examines the different places trade unions can engage in rule making from the national to international level. Finally, it analyzes different strategies and conditions for trade unions to effectively participate in influencing global trade regimes.
This document summarizes a webinar on how trade unions and NGOs can influence global economic governance. It discusses that while rules for the international division of labor impact workers, their participation is currently limited. It outlines where rule making takes place from the national to international level and who the participants are. It then examines the different places trade unions can engage in rule making from the national to international level. Finally, it analyzes different strategies and conditions for trade unions to effectively participate in influencing global trade regimes.
This document discusses international labor rights and their relationship to development. It begins by outlining several core labor rights established in international conventions. It then discusses the debate around whether honoring these rights could cause developing countries to lose competitive advantages by increasing costs. While textbooks argue this could harm sales, the document notes efficiency wages and market power are not accounted for. It also discusses how destructive competition occurs between countries with large labor supplies and pressures to adopt export-led growth. Empirical evidence from carpets and theory suggest rights that raise wages above market levels threaten competitiveness, especially between similar economies. Therefore, developing countries may only be able to raise standards through multilateral agreements rather than isolation. The document concludes by mentioning the Asia Floor Wage
This document summarizes the past 15 years of the M.Sc. Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics program at HFT Stuttgart. It provides an overview of the program since its start in 1999, including key dates and milestones. It discusses the lecturers and students involved, the international nature of the student body, and changes to the program over time, including new technologies and applications covered. It also looks ahead to the next 15 years and how the program may evolve further to address changing needs and integrate more online and collaborative elements while continuing to train students on solving global problems.
The document summarizes an international alumni and students symposium on entrepreneurs, firms, and business membership organizations and their role in politics and development. The 3-day event in Leipzig, Germany included presentations on the role of entrepreneurs in economic and political leadership, cases of entrepreneurs in politics from different countries, the role of firms in economic policy and development, and initiatives for greater involvement of alumni and students. It provides an agenda with topics of discussion each day, including presentations, group work, and activities.
Dr. Hans Dembowski will give a webinar presentation on July 9th from 14:00-16:00 CEST titled "Cooperation with the press - how can scientists reach the media?" The presentation will convey the fundamentals of cooperating with the media and answer questions about how scientists can get their voice heard, place their messages, and get published using journalistic techniques. Participants are invited to ask questions and provide input during the live webinar, and a recording will be made available for those unable to attend.
This document discusses international labor rights and their relationship to development. It begins by outlining several core labor rights established in international conventions. It then discusses the debate around whether honoring these rights could cause developing countries to lose competitive advantages by increasing costs. While textbooks argue this could harm sales, the document notes efficiency wages and market power are not accounted for. It also discusses how destructive competition occurs between countries with large labor supplies and pressures to adopt export-led growth. Empirical evidence from carpets and theory suggest rights that raise wages above market levels threaten competitiveness, especially between similar economies. Therefore, developing countries may only be able to raise standards through multilateral agreements rather than isolation. The document concludes by mentioning the Asia Floor Wage
The document analyzes the rise of far-right extremism and populism in Hungary, as represented by the political party Jobbik. It identifies several key reasons for Jobbik's growth, including tensions between Roma and non-Roma populations, widespread disappointment in the political establishment, and an economic crisis since 2008 that increased poverty. The document also examines Jobbik's organizational strength, ideological stances, voter base, and influence on mainstream right-wing parties like Fidesz adopting some of its positions. It concludes by considering different strategies for countering the rise of extremism.
Reintegration into domestic job markets is challenging according to a live stream from Ruhr University Bochum on July 6th, 2015 at 3:00pm UTC+2. The stream discussed how to successfully manage reintegration for those returning from abroad. It provided advice on navigating domestic job markets for people seeking work after living overseas.
1) The document summarizes theories and typologies of migration, including definitions of migration types like internal, international, and labor migration. It discusses theories that have emerged over time to explain migration patterns.
2) The document then presents a model of preparedness for return migration, including levels of skills, social capital, and financial capital that influence job prospects for returnees. It also describes different reintegration assistance schemes for refugees and highly skilled migrants.
3) The remainder of the document analyzes case studies of return migration of graduates from Ghana and Cameroon, finding that returnees faced varying levels of success in obtaining employment depending on factors like skills, social networks, and access to financial support through reintegration programs
Trade unions and NGOs can influence global economic governance through mobilization like protests or lobbying within existing structures. They have limited participation currently. To have more voice, they must develop expertise on issues, raise awareness, identify ways to engage in international organizations or with governments, and balance mobilization with lobbying and dialogue. Success requires political opportunities, resources, and building cross-border coalitions to strengthen their role in the rule making process.
This document summarizes a webinar on how trade unions and NGOs can influence global economic governance. It discusses that while rules for the international division of labor impact workers, their participation is currently limited. It outlines where rule making takes place from the national to international level and who the participants are. It then examines the different places trade unions can engage in rule making from the national to international level. Finally, it analyzes different strategies and conditions for trade unions to effectively participate in influencing global trade regimes.
This document summarizes a webinar on how trade unions and NGOs can influence global economic governance. It discusses that while rules for the international division of labor impact workers, their participation is currently limited. It outlines where rule making takes place from the national to international level and who the participants are. It then examines the different places trade unions can engage in rule making from the national to international level. Finally, it analyzes different strategies and conditions for trade unions to effectively participate in influencing global trade regimes.
This document discusses international labor rights and their relationship to development. It begins by outlining several core labor rights established in international conventions. It then discusses the debate around whether honoring these rights could cause developing countries to lose competitive advantages by increasing costs. While textbooks argue this could harm sales, the document notes efficiency wages and market power are not accounted for. It also discusses how destructive competition occurs between countries with large labor supplies and pressures to adopt export-led growth. Empirical evidence from carpets and theory suggest rights that raise wages above market levels threaten competitiveness, especially between similar economies. Therefore, developing countries may only be able to raise standards through multilateral agreements rather than isolation. The document concludes by mentioning the Asia Floor Wage
This document summarizes the past 15 years of the M.Sc. Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics program at HFT Stuttgart. It provides an overview of the program since its start in 1999, including key dates and milestones. It discusses the lecturers and students involved, the international nature of the student body, and changes to the program over time, including new technologies and applications covered. It also looks ahead to the next 15 years and how the program may evolve further to address changing needs and integrate more online and collaborative elements while continuing to train students on solving global problems.
The document summarizes an international alumni and students symposium on entrepreneurs, firms, and business membership organizations and their role in politics and development. The 3-day event in Leipzig, Germany included presentations on the role of entrepreneurs in economic and political leadership, cases of entrepreneurs in politics from different countries, the role of firms in economic policy and development, and initiatives for greater involvement of alumni and students. It provides an agenda with topics of discussion each day, including presentations, group work, and activities.
Dr. Hans Dembowski will give a webinar presentation on July 9th from 14:00-16:00 CEST titled "Cooperation with the press - how can scientists reach the media?" The presentation will convey the fundamentals of cooperating with the media and answer questions about how scientists can get their voice heard, place their messages, and get published using journalistic techniques. Participants are invited to ask questions and provide input during the live webinar, and a recording will be made available for those unable to attend.
This document discusses international labor rights and their relationship to development. It begins by outlining several core labor rights established in international conventions. It then discusses the debate around whether honoring these rights could cause developing countries to lose competitive advantages by increasing costs. While textbooks argue this could harm sales, the document notes efficiency wages and market power are not accounted for. It also discusses how destructive competition occurs between countries with large labor supplies and pressures to adopt export-led growth. Empirical evidence from carpets and theory suggest rights that raise wages above market levels threaten competitiveness, especially between similar economies. Therefore, developing countries may only be able to raise standards through multilateral agreements rather than isolation. The document concludes by mentioning the Asia Floor Wage
The document analyzes the rise of far-right extremism and populism in Hungary, as represented by the political party Jobbik. It identifies several key reasons for Jobbik's growth, including tensions between Roma and non-Roma populations, widespread disappointment in the political establishment, and an economic crisis since 2008 that increased poverty. The document also examines Jobbik's organizational strength, ideological stances, voter base, and influence on mainstream right-wing parties like Fidesz adopting some of its positions. It concludes by considering different strategies for countering the rise of extremism.
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