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Period ending 30 September 2017
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:: Week in Review A highly selective capture of strategic developments, research, commentary, analysis and announcements spanning Human Rights Action, Humanitarian Response, Health, Education, Holistic Development, Heritage Stewardship, Sustainable Resilience. Achieving a balance across these broad themes is a challenge and we appreciate your observations and ideas in this regard. This is not intended to be a "news and events" digest.
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Social Protection – Food Security Strategies
The 1.5 Billion People Question: Food, Vouchers or Cash Transfers? World Bank Group, 2018 :: 341 pages Editors: Harold Alderman, Ugo Gentilini, and Ruslan Yemtsov PDF: https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstream/handle/10986/27907/9781464810879.pdf
Preface [Excerpts] …Understanding the pivotal role of food security is, therefore, central to any poverty response. Food security strategies have traditionally centered on enhancing agricultural production and productivity. This has yielded enormous benefits for farmers and communities across the world. And yet, providing access to food—or the purchasing power to access available commodities— remains a key challenge for social protection, one that both fast-paced urbanization and the current wave of famines underscore even further.
It is against such a backdrop that this book explores how to genuinely integrate the agendas of social protection and food assistance. To be clear: over the past decades, efforts to introduce, expand, and upgrade social protection systems in low- and middle-income countries primarily revolved around cash transfers—and for good reasons. At the same time, about 1.5 billion people worldwide have been covered by in-kind food programs, 1 billion of whom live in countries examined in this volume. In-kind transfers have been a key vehicle to provide income support to poor consumers; but, on average, they have often done so at high cost and as part of broader agricultural support and food price risk management efforts…
The book provides a long-awaited and very much-needed analysis on such a shift: when viewed through the lenses of history, countries are increasingly moving from in-kind provisions to cash- based transfers, often with vouchers as an intermediate step. Yet this process is far from straightforward, and it is checkered by the bumpy and erratic pathways of evolution. In particular, the book argues that many of the precursors of current cash transfer programs were in-kind measures and that such measures are still relevant in certain circumstances. The volume’s analysis—one at the intersection of economics, political economy, politics, sociology, and history— would help debunk some long-standing myths about food assistance, highlight the complex and intertwined objectives pursued by well-intentioned food programs, and identify insightful lessons from reform processes that are, regrettably, seldom available internationally.
Part of the success in answering the 1.5 billion people question would hinge on our prior mindset toward both interventions. To this end, we hope this book will contribute to efforts to move away from the traps of ideology that have sometimes stifled policy debates and instead help to embrace a systemwide, pragmatic, and evidence-based approach to different social protection measures. Michal Rutkowski Senior Director, Social Protection and Jobs Global Practice The World Bank Group
Media Release Food Assistance Remains a Critical Safety Net for the Poor and Vulnerable WASHINGTON, September 28, 2017 –With 1.5 billion people covered globally, food and voucher programs provide an important lifeline for the poor and vulnerable. Understanding how those
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Social protection systems include programs that help manage shocks, connect vulnerable people to jobs, and address poverty and food insecurity. Food, which claims about 61 percent of the poor’s expenditures, is a pressing daily concern for people at the bottom of the income ladder. An effective food-based social assistance program can make a critical difference and help release household resources for other needs.
The study – The 1.5 Billion People Question: Food, Vouchers or Cash Transfers? --reveals that while countries increasingly support people with cash as a form of safety net, food-based programs are still important interventions in some contexts. The analysis highlights how food and voucher programs remain relevant, and in most circumstances, have improved over time…
Case studies of programs in six countries, namely Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Sri Lanka, and the United States are presented in the study. Although these include middle- and high-income countries, the lessons are relevant to lower-income countries as well.
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Humanitarian Response – Standards
Humanitarian standards now available on mobile devices 27 September 2017 | Sphere Project Six humanitarian standards bearers announce the launch of a joint mobile application. The new Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSP) application provides the humanitarian sector's flagship standards and guidance in a single, free-of-charge app. Designed for field practitioners providing humanitarian aid in disaster and conflict situations, the app works on- and off-line on mobile phones and tablets.
"We are delighted at the launch of this app, which will first and foremost support practitioners working in disaster zones with limited or no connectivity," says Sphere Executive Director Christine Knudsen.
"This app is a proof of concept that coordinated action between standards-setting bodies allows us to influence humanitarian response for the better; we hope it will help build greater ownership by individuals, communities, and organisations," she adds.
The HSPapp includes the Humanitarian Charter, the Protection Principles, the Core Humanitarian Standard and humanitarian standards for key areas of humanitarian response including: water supply, hygiene and sanitation; shelter and non-food items; food security and nutrition; health action; child protection; education; livestock management; market analysis and economic recovery.
"Two of the top strategic priorities for the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action are sector integration and localization," says Audrey Bollier, coordinator for the Alliance. "The HSPapp will make the humanitarian standards, including those for child protection, more accessible to frontline workers and clarify our various interlinkages to immensely facilitate that work."
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All content in the app is available in English, with some standards also accessible in French and Spanish; other languages will be added progressively. The app is available for free from the Apple App Store, Google Play and soon also from the Microsoft Store…
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Education
World Development Report 2018: Learning to Realize Education's Promise 2018 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 240 pages e-ISBN: 978-1-4648-1098-5 DOI: 10.1596/978-1-4648-1096-1
Media Release World Bank warns of 'learning crisis' in global education World Development Report 2018 calls for greater measurement, action on evidence WASHINGTON, September 26, 2017 – Millions of young students in low and middle-income countries face the prospect of lost opportunity and lower wages in later life because their primary and secondary schools are failing to educate them to succeed in life. Warning of ‘a learning crisis’ in global education, a new Bank report said schooling without learning was not just a wasted development opportunity, but also a great injustice to children and young people worldwide.
The World Development Report 2018: ‘Learning to Realize Education’s Promise’ argues that without learning, education will fail to deliver on its promise to eliminate extreme poverty and create shared opportunity and prosperity for all. Even after several years in school, millions of children cannot read, write or do basic math. This learning crisis is widening social gaps instead of narrowing them. Young students who are already disadvantaged by poverty, conflict, gender or disability reach young adulthood without even the most basic life skills.
“This learning crisis is a moral and economic crisis,” World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim said. “When delivered well, education promises young people employment, better earnings, good health, and a life without poverty. For communities, education spurs innovation, strengthens institutions, and fosters social cohesion. But these benefits depend on learning, and schooling without learning is a wasted opportunity. More than that, it’s a great injustice: the children whom societies fail the most are the ones who are most in need of a good education to succeed in life.”
The report recommends concrete policy steps to help developing countries resolve this dire learning crisis in the areas of stronger learning assessments, using evidence of what works and what doesn’t to guide education decision-making; and mobilizing a strong social movement to push for education changes that champion ‘learning for all.’…
Relying on evidence and advice gathered during extensive consultations in 20 countries, with governments, development and research organizations, CSOs, and the private sector, the report offers three policy recommendations:
First, assess learning, so it can become a measurable goal. Only half of all developing countries have metrics to measure learning at the end of primary and lower secondary school. Well-designed student assessments can help teachers guide students, improve system management, and focus society’s attention on learning. These measures can
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Second, make schools work for all children. Level the playing field by reducing stunting and promoting brain development through early nutrition and stimulation so children start school ready to learn. Attract great people into teaching and keep them motivated by tailoring teacher training that is reinforced by mentors. Deploy technologies that help teachers teach to the level of the student, and strengthen school management, including principals.
Third, mobilize everyone who has a stake in learning. Use information and metrics to mobilize citizens, increase accountability, and create political will for education reform. Involve stakeholders, including the business community, in all stages of education reform, from design to implementation.
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Heritage Stewardship
Director-General opens the Global Consortium for Heritage Protection with Yale and Bocconi Universities - UNESCO 26.09.2017 The global university, education and research community came together at the Global Consortium for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, at the University of Bocconi in Milan, Italy, on 25 September, to identify key areas of action for the sustainable preservation of cultural heritage, aiming at assuring its appropriate safeguarding and restoration while promoting and respecting its significance.
“Culture in modern conflicts has become a target for terrorists, and the deliberate destruction of heritage has become a tactic of war to undermine societies, shock individuals, and crush any sense of belonging,” declared UNESCO Director-General, Irina Bokova in her opening remarks. “This destruction is inseparable from the persecution of people, in a global strategy of cultural cleansing, which seeks to spread radicalization and accelerates the disintegration of societies over the very long term,” she continued noting that if violent extremists understand the power of heritage and culture in social resilience, we can too.
“We cannot defeat violent extremism with hard power and military action only,” said the Director- General – highlighting the need for a multidimensional force, based on international cooperation in education, science, culture and freedom of expression, in response to threats based on distorted visions of history and manipulation of faith. In this spirit, she recalled the adoption by the UN Security Council of several historic Resolutions. Resolution 2347 in March this year, recognizing for the first time the crucial role culture plays in sustainable strategies for building peace. Resolutions 2199 (adopted in 2015) to fight against illicit trafficking of cultural property as a source of financing for terrorism, and 2379 (adopted last week) on Da’esh Accountability and the preservation of evidence of crimes and mass atrocities in Iraq. It underscores the link between the destruction of heritage and attacks on human lives, further recognizing the importance of heritage protection.
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“It is clear that the conservation of cultural heritage in the 21rst century can no longer be about stones and buildings only – this is about protecting people, social cohesion and belonging,” said Mr Stefan Simon, of the Yale University Institute for the preservation of Heritage.
“The protection of heritage, and even more importantly, the transmission of its message, is a pillar of any effective strategy for peace today,” continued Irina Bokova. “This is how I see the importance of this Consortium to UNESCO, and the importance of our cooperation with universities. Our role and duty is to transform this new consciousness into effective networks, into law enforcement tools and into concrete protection measures on the ground, closer to the people. For this, we need to build stronger networks, bringing together experts and professionals from different background, beyond the classical “culture box”.
The Global Consortium for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage was established in 2016 to enable the global university, education and research community to make a transformative contribution to the preservation of cultural heritage, through broad educational programs, major collaborative research initiatives, and an effective advocacy effort. The mission and strategy of the Consortium was conveyed in the New Haven Declaration in 2016.
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Health
Towards a Rabies-Free World as Unparalleled Global Initiative Gets Underway Global partners announce plan to end human deaths from dog-transmitted rabies by 2030 NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ …World Rabies Day marks the announcement of the biggest global anti-rabies initiative, as the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) reveal an ambitious plan to end human deaths from dog-transmitted rabies by 2030.
The plan — 'Zero by 30: The Strategic Plan' — centres on a One Health approach and addresses the disease in a holistic and cross-sectoral manner while highlighting the important role veterinary, health and educational services play in rabies prevention and control.
"The plan ensures support to countries in developing national plans, and provides innovative training and education tools across regional rabies networks," said Dr. Bernadette Abela-Ridder on behalf of the four partners. "Vaccines are a key component of the global plan and a trigger for national programmes. The United Against Rabies collaboration provides leadership and advocates for resources critical to reaching zero human rabies deaths by 2030."
'United against Rabies' builds on more than ten years of global partnership, research and evidence- building to demonstrate the feasibility of eliminating dog-transmitted rabies. The plan places a magnifying glass on the problem of continued human deaths from rabies and helps to make this a priority disease for key international organizations and governments…
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Emergencies
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POLIO Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) Polio this week as of 27 September 2017 [GPEI] :: Summary of newly-reported viruses this week: …Pakistan: one new wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case reported, in Lakki Marwat district, Khyber Pakhtoon province; four new WPV1-positive environmental samples, reported in Sindh and Balochistan provinces. …Afghanistan: two new WPV1-positive environmental samples reported in Kandahar province.
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WHO Grade 3 Emergencies [to 30 September 2017] South Sudan :: South Sudan completes the self-assessment for the implementation of the Joint External Evaluation of the International Health Regulations (2005) 25 September 2017 :: Read the latest health situation report pdf, 1.59Mb 22 September 2017 …General cholera trends Cholera transmission has continued to decline countrywide. In the last four weeks [weeks 35-38], cholera cases dropped from at least 132 cases in week 35 of 2017 to at least 5 cases In week 38 of 2017…
The Syrian Arab Republic :: WHO online trainings help medical staff in Syria’s besieged areas save lives 28-09-2017
Yemen :: [Cholera] Daily epidemiology bulletin, 27 September 2017 [See Cholera above for more detail]
Iraq - No new announcements identified. Nigeria - No new announcements identified.]
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WHO Grade 2 Emergencies [to 30 September 2017] Democratic Republic of the Congo :: WHO is providing essential medicines for basic health care in response to the growing humanitarian needs of internally displaced people in Tanganyika and Greater Kasai [French] 26 September 2017 -- In this emergency project, WHO is providing medicines to about 100 health facilities in targeted health zones to reduce the impact of epidemics affecting IDPs and host communities.
Ethiopia :: Integrated Measles and EOS campaign protects 2.6 million children in Ethiopia’s Somali Region 11 September 2017 --Measles is a highly infectious vaccine-preventable disease. While children that are not immunized are at risk, those that are also malnourished or are already affected by other diseases are especially susceptible to it. Children in countries and districts where there is an ongoing emergency such as the current drought which has led to water scarcity and food insecurity in the Horn of Africa are therefore more at risk of contracting the virus and developing complications that often lead to disability and even death…
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Cameroon - No new announcements identified Central African Republic - No new announcements identified. Libya - No new announcements identified. Myanmar - No new announcements identified Niger - No new announcements identified. Ukraine - No new announcements identified.
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UN OCHA – L3 Emergencies The UN and its humanitarian partners are currently responding to three 'L3' emergencies. This is the global humanitarian system's classification for the response to the most severe, large-scale humanitarian crises. Iraq :: OCHA Iraq | Hawiga Flash Update #2: Hawiga Humanitarian Response, 29 September 2017
Syrian Arab Republic :: 29 Sep 2017 Children in Homs vaccinated against measles thanks to UNICEF With World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health, UNICEF launched a two-week vaccination campaign against measles. The campaign aims to reach over 260,000 children, aged 5-12 years old, in Homs with the necessary vaccines, focusing on children in hard to reach areas and shelters for internally displaced families…
Yemen :: eDEWS Cholera Response Daily Epidemiological Update [EN/AR] [See Cholera above for more detail]
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UN OCHA – Corporate Emergencies When the USG/ERC declares a Corporate Emergency Response, all OCHA offices, branches and sections provide their full support to response activities both at HQ and in the field. DRC :: DRC: More than 1 million people uprooted from their homes by lingering violence in Kasai Published on 25 Sep 2017
Nigeria :: Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock : Opening remarks on Lake Chad Basin for the noon briefing – 28.09.17
Somalia :: Humanitarian Bulletin Somalia, September 2017 | Issued on 26 September 2017 HIGHLIGHTS …Displaced persons among worst affected by drought. …Over 100,000 displaced people evicted from settlements in 2017, according to the Norwegian Refuge Council. …AWD/Cholera cases have declined from a peak of over 5,300 cases in June to 93 cases in August. …Strengthening localization of humanitarian response
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Ethiopia - No new announcements identified
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900,000 vaccines 'en route' to Cox's Bazar to prevent cholera Oral cholera vaccine will protect Rohingya refugees seeking shelter in Bangladesh as well as the resident population Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, 29 September 2017 – The International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision will release 900,000 doses of the Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) from the global stockpile to prevent the spread of cholera among recently arrived vulnerable populations and host communities in areas around Cox’s Bazar. The Government of Bangladesh made the request to the ICG on 27 September, and the approval was granted in 24 hours by the coordinating mechanism that brings together WHO, UNICEF, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), and the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC). ICG partners – with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance – will deliver 900,000 doses of Oral Cholera Vaccine to Bangladesh within two weeks for an immunisation campaign due to start in October. “This is a precautionary step to avoid a preventable cholera outbreak,” said Dr. Abul Kalam Azad, Director General of Health Services at the Bangladesh Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. “We appreciate the support and speed of partners in delivering on this urgent request, and we look forward to receiving and using the vaccines.” More than half a million people have crossed from Myanmar to Bangladesh since 25 August following violence in Rakhine State. Many are crowded into camps or temporary settlements with challenging access to clean water and sanitation amid heavy rains; this increases the risk of vector and waterborne diseases such as cholera. “We are doing everything we can to prevent an outbreak, including pre-positioning supplies, implementing disease surveillance and monitoring water quality,” said Dr. Navaratnasamy Paranietharan, WHO Representative in Bangladesh. “A vaccination campaign will help to keep this vulnerable population safe from cholera.”
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Agency/Government/IGO Watch We will monitor a growing number of relevant agency, government and IGO organizations for key media releases, announcements, research, and initiatives. Generally, we will focus on regional or global level content recognizing limitation of space, meaning country-specific coverage is limited. Please suggest additional organizations to monitor.
United Nations – Secretary General, Security Council, General Assembly [to 30 September 2017] http://www.un.org/en/unpress/ Selected Press Releases/Meetings Coverage 28 September 2017 GA/11957 General Assembly Speakers Call for Stronger, More Tailored Responses to ‘Heinous’ Human Trafficking Crimes, Especially Those Targeting Children
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Continuing its high-level meeting on human trafficking today, speakers in the General Assembly called for more tailored, effective multilateral responses to that “heinous” crime while outlining national efforts to protect its victims and prosecute perpetrators.
28 September 2017 SC/13012 Amid ‘Humanitarian and Human Rights Nightmare’ in Myanmar, Secretary-General Urges Full Access for Aid, Safe Return of Displaced Rohingya, End to Military Operations Amid an escalating crisis in northern Rakhine state in Myanmar, United Nations Secretary-General today urged its Government to end military operations, allow unfettered access to those in need, and ensure the safe and voluntary return of displaced Rohingya to their homes.
28 September 2017 SG/SM/18728-SC/13013 Reality on Ground Demands Swift Action to Protect People, Ease Suffering, Secretary- General Tells Security Council Meeting on Myanmar Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the open debate of the Security Council on Myanmar, in New York today:
27 September 2017 GA/11955 General Assembly Adopts Political Declaration Affirming Commitment to End Human Trafficking, Amid Calls for Victim-Centred Approaches Survivors of human trafficking today recounted painful stories of kidnapping, violence and rape — often the result of criminals exploiting their hopes for a better life — as the General Assembly adopted a Political Declaration aimed at combating that brutal practice.
UN OHCHR Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights [to 30 September 2017] http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/media.aspx?IsMediaPage=true Selected Press Releases – “TOP NEWS” End to Saudi driving ban for women should be just the first step – UN experts
UN human rights chief “appalled” at Iraq mass execution
UN report details grave human rights violations in Russian-occupied Crimea
Spain must respect fundamental rights in response to Catalan referendum, UN rights experts
Impact of toxic waste management in Denmark and Greenland to be examined by UN expert
Myanmar: UN experts condemn ongoing persecution of Rohingya in Rakhine State
France: UN rights expert to assess the situation of people with disabilities
Younger generations must act now to stamp out human rights denials in old age – UN expert
Committee on the Rights of the Child [to 30 September 2017]
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Committee on the Rights of the Child reviews Guinea's reports on children in armed conflict and on sale of children 26 September 2017
Committee on the Rights of the Child reviews the report of Cyprus on children in armed conflict 26 September 2017
Committee on the Rights of the Child reviews Guinea's reports on children in armed conflict and on sale of children 25 September 2017
Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children [to 30 September 2017] http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Children/Pages/ChildrenIndex.aspx No new digest content identified.
SRSG/CAAC Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict [to 30 September 2017] https://childrenandarmedconflict.un.org/virtual-library/press-release-archive/ No new digest content identified.
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health [to 30 September 2017] http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Health/Pages/SRRightHealthIndex.aspx 27 September 2017 International Safe Abortion Day – Thursday 28 September 2017
SRSG/SVC Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict [to 30 September 2017] http://www.un.org/sexualviolenceinconflict/media/press-releases/ No new digest content identified.
UN OCHA [to 30 September 2017] https://www.unocha.org/media-centre/press-releases Selected Press Releases 29 September 2017 UN Emergency Fund allocates $3 million to kick-start aid operations for people in Dominica affected by Hurricane Maria
Media Advisory: United Nations Humanitarian Chief and UNICEF Executive Director to Visit Bangladesh
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Dominica: Flash Appeal seeks $31.1 million to reach 65,000 people within the next three months
28 September 2017 Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock : Opening remarks on Lake Chad Basin for the noon briefing – 28.09.17
27 September 2017 Syria: Humanitarian aid reaches besieged eastern Ghouta
Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mr. Mark Lowcock: Statement to the Security Council on Syria, 27 September 2017
26 September 2017 Degradation of the humanitarian situation in Western CAR
UNICEF [to 30 September 2017] https://www.unicef.org/media/ 28 September 2017 Investment in children should be at the core of Mexico’s reconstruction efforts after devastating earthquakes – UNICEF :: Seven million children live in areas in need of financial investment towards reconstruction :: Health, education and family housing must be prioritised for investment :: Damage to education infrastructure could be as high as US $716M México City, 28 September 2017 – UNICEF called today for children to be at the heart of public and private investment in reconstruction efforts following the devastating earthquakes of 7 and 19 September. The children’s agency went on to strongly encourage investment for earthquake- affected children in the areas of protection, physical and emotional wellbeing, education and shelter for families.
UNICEF setting up hundreds of new learning centres for Rohingya refugee children Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, 29 September 2017 - UNICEF announced today that it is planning to establish more than 1,300 new learning centres for Rohingya children who have fled Myanmar to neighbouring Bangladesh.
More than half of all schools remain closed in Borno State, epicentre of the Boko Haram crisis in northeast Nigeria MAIDUGURI/DAKAR/NEW YORK, 29 September 2017 – The crisis caused by the Boko Haram insurgency in northeast Nigeria means that over 57 per cent of schools in Borno, the worst-hit state, are closed, even as the new school year begins.
European Commission, UN agencies and governments to call for increased social protection for millions of people displaced by protracted crises BRUSSELS, 28 September 2017 - A two-day conference beginning today in Brussels will focus on sharing innovative and practical solutions to meet the needs of millions of people caught up in humanitarian crises around the world.
Statement from UNICEF Representative on the drowning of Rohingya refugee women and children in the Bay of Bengal COX’S BAZAR, BANGLADESH, 28 September 2017 - “The tragic accident that this evening cost the lives of at least 14 people – including several children – in the waters of the Bay of Bengal is a
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UNICEF expands relief efforts in Latin America and the Caribbean to reach more children and families following 'relentless' month NEW YORK/PANAMA CITY, 27 September 2017 – UNICEF has scaled up its humanitarian response in Latin America and the Caribbean to help children and families affected by the series of natural disasters that have devastated countries in the region.
UNICEF emergency supplies for Rohingya refugee children arrive in Bangladesh DHAKA, Bangladesh, 24 September 2017 - A consignment of UNICEF emergency supplies for hundreds of thousands of refugee Rohingya children and their families has arrived in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka.
UNHCR Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees [to 30 September 2017] http://www.unhcr.org/en-us/media-centre.html Press releases and news comments UNHCR saddened by reports of refugees drowning in the Bay of Bengal 28 Sep 2017
UNHCR calls for the EU relocation scheme to continue 26 Sep 2017
UNHCR chief calls for stepped-up support for Rohingya refugees, thanks Bangladesh for keeping borders open 25 Sep 2017
Briefing Notes As new arrivals top half a million in Bangladesh, UNHCR getting ever more refugees into shelter 29 Sep 2017
UNHCR seeks support for Burundian refugees 29 Sep 2017
UNHCR calls for redoubling of humanitarian efforts in Bangladesh 26 Sep 2017
IOM / International Organization for Migration [to 30 September 2017] http://www.iom.int/press-room/press-releases Selected Announcements Half a Million Refugees in Cox’s Bazar Urgently Need Clean Water, Sanitation, Say UN Migration Agency, Partners 2017-09-29 16:13 Cox’s Bazar – IOM, the UN Migration Agency and partner aid agencies are struggling to provide clean water and sanitation for an estimated half a million people who have fled Myanmar’s North Rakhine State in the past month and arrived in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
UN Migration Agency Signs Agreement with Niger to Combat Human Trafficking 2017-09-29 16:10 Niamey – So far in 2017, IOM, the UN Migration Agency has assisted 107 victims of trafficking in Niger, of whom 27 per cent were women and 60 per cent were children. This compares to 46 assisted victims in 2016.
Mediterranean Migrant Arrivals Reach 135,937 in 2017; Deaths Reach 2,655
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2017-09-29 16:09 Geneva – IOM, the UN Migration Agency, reports that 135,937 migrants and refugees entered Europe by sea in 2017 through 27 September, with over 75 per cent arriving in Italy and the remainder divided between Greece, Cyprus and Spain. This compares with 302,803 arrivals across...
UN Migration Director General Warns of Increasing Reports of Violent Sexual Assaults Against Rohingya 2017-09-27 18:47 Cox’s Bazar - UN Migration Director General William Lacy Swing is seriously concerned about increasing reports by vulnerable Rohingya arriving from Myanmar into Bangladesh of sexual and gender based violence. IOM is providing urgent medical and psychological support to survivors...
UNAIDS [to 30 September 2017] http://www.unaids.org/en Update Governments of Belarus and the Netherlands exchange best practices 29 September 2017 During a two-day visit on 25 and 26 September to Belarus, UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director Luiz Loures and the Ambassador for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights & HIV/AIDS of the Netherlands, Lambert Grijns, met with civil society organizations and communities of people who inject drugs, women living with HIV, men who have sex with men and sex workers to hear their perspectives on the current needs and challenges of the AIDS response in the country
WHO & Regional Offices [to 30 September 2017] Health services must stop leaving older people behind 29 September 2017 – Ahead of the International Day of the Older Person – 1 October – WHO calls for a new approach to providing health services for older people. WHO highlights the role of primary care and the contribution community health workers can make to keeping older people healthier for longer. Older adults are more likely to experience chronic conditions and often multiple conditions at the same time. Yet today’s health systems generally focus on the detection and treatment of individual acute diseases.
Highlights Antimalarial drug resistance in the Greater Mekong Subregion: How concerned should we be? September 2017 – A recent letter published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases reported on the presence of a drug-resistant lineage (strain) of malaria parasites in south Viet Nam that is responsible for “alarming rates of failure” of dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine, a first-line antimalarial medicine.
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WHO Regional Offices Selected Press Releases, Announcements WHO African Region AFRO :: Uganda commits to scaling up collaboration between veterinary health and the public health sector 29 September 2017
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:: WHO and partners meet to reflect on progress made in expanding access to medicines through the EC/ACP/WHO Renewed Partnership Project 28 September 2017 :: WHO’s emergency mobile medical teams provide lifesaving health services in famine-affected and hard-to-reach areas of South Sudan 27 September 2017 :: Sixth Meeting of African Ministers of Health of Small Island Developing States opens in Seychelles 27 September 2017 :: South Sudan completes the self-assessment for the implementation of the Joint External Evaluation of the International Health Regulations (2005) 27 September 2017 :: President Danny Faure calls on small island developing nations to continue to ‘Work together as One’ 27 September 2017 : Uganda hosts Inter-agency meeting on Neonatal health for Eastern and Southern Africa 25 September 2017 :: Tackling the common health challenges of African Small Island Developing States 25 September 2017
WHO Region of the Americas PAHO :: PAHO aims to reduce shortage of health workers in the Americas, improve distribution, and enhance skills to achieve SDGs (09/28/2017) :: Agreements reached on new sustainable health agenda, tobacco control and maintenance of measles and rubella elimination (09/28/2017) :: Region of the Americas aims to be smoke-free by 2022 (09/28/2017) :: Dr. Carissa F. Etienne re-elected for second term as PAHO Director (09/27/2017) :: The Americas adopt ambitious agenda to build sustainable and universal health by 2030 (09/27/2017) :: Countries of the Americas pledge to improve the health of ethnic groups (09/26/2017) :: Life expectancy in the Americas increases to 75 years (09/26/2017) :: PAHO Director highlights regional health achievements and challenges during 2013-2017 (09/25/2017) :: Health ministers' meeting at PAHO opens with somber tone after recent disasters (09/25/2017)
WHO South-East Asia Region SEARO :: 900,000 vaccines “en route” to Cox’s Bazar to prevent cholera 29 Sep 2017 [See Cholera above for more detail]
WHO European Region EURO :: Living longer, healthier lives – working towards integrated, people-centred care for older persons 29-09-2017 :: Over 100 cases of Chikungunya confirmed in Italy 29-09-2017 :: WHO and Italy sign first country cooperation strategy 26-09-2017 :: Endemic measles interrupted in 42 out of 53 countries in the Region 26-09-2017 [See Milestones above for more detail]
WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region EMRO No new digest content identified.
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World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) [to 30 September 2017] http://www.oie.int/en/for-the-media/press-releases/2017/
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28/09/17 Towards a rabies-free world as unparalleled global initiative gets underway
UNFPA United Nations Population Fund [to 30 September 2017] http://www.unfpa.org/press/press-release 26 September 2017 Press Release UNFPA takes the lead in supporting survivors of sexual assault and other gender- based violence in the Rohingya refugee crisis Cox’s Bazar, BANGLADESH, - Since 25 August, violence and conflict in Myanmar’s Rakhine State has caused up to 480,000 Rohingya civilians to flee across the border into the Cox’s Bazar District of Bangladesh. UNFPA.
UNDP United Nations Development Programme [to 30 September 2017] http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/presscenter.html Selected Press Releases/Announcements Magdy Martínez-Solimán: Statement delivered at the High Level Segment “UN Uniting for Minamata” Palais des Nations, Geneva Posted on September 28, 2017
UNDP to support southern Mexico state as it builds back better after massive quake In the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, UNDP is working with authorities to create a recovery plan to rebuild earthquake-affected areas and kick-start economic and social recovery, upon request from… Posted on September 28, 2017
Caribbean countries start to build back better after Hurricanes Irma and Maria Governments in several Caribbean countries are starting to rebuild infrastructures, houses and communities with UNDP’s on the ground support after Hurricane Irma left catastrophic damage in several… Posted on September 27, 2017
Investing in Innovative Nature-Based Solutions Keynote remarks at the Science for Nature and People Partnership “Investing in Innovative Nature-Based Solutions to Achieve SDSs” Posted on September 26, 2017
South-South knowledge-sharing crucial for ending poverty and achieving the global goals Capping off the second annual Global Goals week in New York, the Republic of Uganda and UNDP convened a special event today to look at a critical issue on the path to a more equitable future – that of… Posted on September 25, 2017
South-South & Triangular Cooperation Remarks at Uganda-UNDP HL Side- Event “South-South and Triangular Cooperation in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” Posted on September 25, 2017
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SDGs on Development Cooperation Keynote at co-hosted UNGA side event with Qatar: 'Impact of the SDGs on Development Cooperation’ Posted on September 25, 2017
UN Division for Sustainable Development [to 30 September 2017] http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/ No new digest content identified.
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UN Statistical Commission :: UN Statistics Division [to 30 September 2017] http://unstats.un.org/unsd/default.htm http://unstats.un.org/unsd/statcom/commission.htm http://unstats.un.org/sdgs/ Sixth meeting of the IAEG-SDGs The sixth meeting of the Inter-agency and Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicators (IAEG-SDGs), will be held from 11 to 14 November 2017 in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. The meeting will be hosted by The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (DERASAT).
UNEP United Nations Environment Programme [to 30 September 2017] http://www.unep.org/newscentre/ Press Release September 23, 2017 World’s Financial Centres Join Forces to Promote Sustainable Finance Press Release | September 28, 2017 Financial centres are key locations in the economy where banking, investment and insurance markets are concentrated.
UN Environment charts path towards a pollution-free planet Press Release | September 28, 2017 The report is launched during the first Conference of Parties for the Minamata Convention which addresses mercury issues and is a major agreement to protect human health and the environment.
Environmental heroes celebrated at the 2017 Green Star Awards Press Release | September 27, 2017 :: The 2017 Green Star Awards ceremony recognized three organizations for their commitment to preventing, preparing for, and responding to environmental emergencies, as well as their efforts to integrate environment in humanitarian action. :: The Award winners are Maestros Leadership Co. (Malawi), PAX (Netherlands) and Cooperación Comunitaria (Mexico).
Bus Manufacturers Commit to Bring Cleaner ‘Soot-Free’ Buses to 20 Megacities Press Release | September 27, 2017
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:: BYD, Cummins, Scania and Volvo Buses to work with cities to adopt bus fleets equipped with the latest in clean power technologies to tackle climate change and air pollution :: 20 megacities including Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Johannesburg, Bogotá, Sao Paulo and Jakarta will benefit from a new global industry commitment developed in partnership with ICCT, UN Environment, C40 Cities, and CCAC
2017 Environment and Emergencies Forum raises the debate on environmental risk and emergencies Press Release | September 25, 2017 :: The 2017 Environment and Emergencies Forum (EEF) will take place from Tuesday 26 September to Thursday 28 September, at the UN Office in Nairobi, Kenya. :: Focused on the theme 'From crisis to opportunity: building resilience by managing environmental risk in emergencies', the Forum will explore the nexus of environmental risk and...
World Unites Against Mercury Pollution Press Release | September 25, 2017 :: First meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP1) taking place from 24 to 29 September 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland. :: 14 – 15 million miners exposed to mercury through its use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining in over 70 countries around the world. :: Exposure to mercury causes lasting harm to the brain, heart, kidneys, lungs and immune system, particularly in unborn children and babies.
UNISDR UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction [to 30 September 2017] http://www.unisdr.org/archive 22 Sep 2017 UN: Mexico earthquake underlines importance of strict building codes to ensure safe schools and buildings The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction, Mr. Robert Glasser, today expressed his sincere condolences to the people and government of Mexico on the tragic loss of life from the September 19 earthquake.
UN DESA United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs [to 30 September 2017] https://www.un.org/development/desa/en/news.html 29 September 2017, New York Focusing on people: UN General Assembly’s 72nd session gets underway “Making a difference in the lives of ordinary people.” Such is the ambition of the 72nd session of the United Nations’ main policymaking body – the General Assembly – which opened in New York on 12 September, followed by an intense UN high-level week on 18-22 September. The session’s theme, “Focusing on People: Striving for Peace and a Decent Life for All on a Sustainable Planet,” reflects the overarching priorities of the new President of the General Assembly, Mr. Miroslav Lajcak. At the turn of the month, the work of the General Assembly’s main committees will kick off. The Economic and Financial Committee (Second Committee) is where global consensus on development strategies and policies is built. It is here that countries reach common ground on some of the most debated issues in today’s international relations, including the international financial system and global economic governance, globalization and interdependence, as well as international economic cooperation…
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UNESCO [to 30 September 2017] http://en.unesco.org/news Press releases 28.09.17 UNESCO’s Executive Board to nominate a new Director-General for the Organization during its 202nd session
26 September 2017 Director-General opens the Global Consortium for Heritage Protection with Yale and Bocconi Universities
UNODC United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime [to 30 September 2017] http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/press/allpress.html?ref=fp 29/09/2017 – Statement after meeting with the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
27/09/2017 – Human trafficking laws must be utilized, UNODC Chief tells UN General Assembly meeting
27/09/2017 – Remarks of UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, at High-level meeting of the General Assembly on the appraisal of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons
26/09/2017 – Statement of UNODC Executive Director, Yury Fedotov, on World Tourism Day
UN-HABITAT United Nations Human Settlements Programme [to 30 September 2017] http://unhabitat.org/media-centre/news/ No new digest content identified.
FAO Food & Agriculture Organization [to 30 September 2017] http://www.fao.org/news/archive/news-by-date/2016/en/ No new digest content identified.
ILO International Labour Organization [to 30 September 2017] http://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/news/lang--en/index.htm Latin America and the Caribbean ILO highlights massive decent work deficit for youth 28 September 2017 Over 50 million young people in Latin America and the Caribbean face a labour market characterised by unemployment, informality and a lack of opportunities. They represent a major challenge, which was discussed at a preparatory meeting ahead of the Global Conference on Child Labour to be held in Argentina in November.
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Blog How the ILO is helping to end forced labour in Uzbekistan’s cotton industry 27 September 2017 Nearly a quarter of the adult population in Uzbekistan take part in the country’s cotton harvest each year. Here's how the ILO is working to help end the use of forced labour during the harvest.
Youth employment ILO calls for global action to boost youth employment in North Africa 27 September 2017 ILO hosts two-day international conference in Geneva to address the most pressing issues related to youth and decent work in North Africa.
Youth Employment for Peace and Resilience Working together to facilitate access to decent jobs for youth in fragile situations 25 September 2017 The event “Youth Employment for Peace and Resilience” brought together a broad range of stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities to support young people in fragile situations.
Global Initiative for Action Spain and ILO join forces to promote decent jobs for youth 25 September 2017 On the occasion of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in New York, Spain announced its support to “Decent Jobs for Youth, the Global Initiative for Action”.
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization [to 30 September 2017] http://www.icao.int/Newsroom/Pages/default.aspx 29/9/17 ICAO Secretary General meets with UN SG Guterres
28/9/17 ICAO Secretary General calls on UN Security Council for international support of the Global Aviation Security Plan
26/9/17 Ministerial discussions lead to new capacity building commitments from Central African Republic
25/9/17 ICAO Secretary General stresses priorities for Caribbean reconstruction and tourism sector resilience
25/9/17 In advance of World Tourism Day, ICAO and major aviation groups launch new joint report on economic benefits of air transport
IMO International Maritime Organization [to 30 September 2017] http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/Home.aspx 28/09/2017 A maritime treaty is adopted or amended – what happens next?
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International treaties can only become law when implemented into national legislation.
28/09/2017 World Maritime Day 2017 - Connecting Ships, Ports and People Shipping and ports can play a significant role in creating conditions for increased employment, prosperity and stability through maritime trade.
WMO World Meteorological Organization [to 30 September 2017] http://public.wmo.int/en/search?sort_by=changed&f[0]=type%3Anews Publish Date: 29 September 2017 WMO expands severe weather forecasting project in Africa News WMO is to expand its acclaimed Severe Weather Forecasting Demonstration Project to West Africa in a drive to provide reliable forecasts of hazardous weather in support of disaster risk reduction. Representatives of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) from nine countries in West Africa met in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, from 4 to 8 September to develop a draft implementation plan, thanks to seed funding from Korean Meteorological Administration (KMA).
Shoring up early warning systems for Asia-Pacific SIDS News Publish Date: 29 September 2017 Five island countries in the Asia-Pacific region are teaming up with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to boost their resilience to weather events. WMO is working with the governments and civil society partners in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu to develop a potential Green Climate Fund (GCF) project that aims to markedly improve the countries’ Early Warning Systems (EWSs).
UNIDO United Nations Industrial Development Organization [to 30 September 2017] http://www.unido.org/news-centre/news.html [Website not responding at inquiry]
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) [to 30 September 2017] https://www.iso.org/news_archive/x/ 25 September 2017 New handbook helps medical devices sector improve its quality management system By Sandrine Tranchard The medical devices industry is one of the most highly regulated sectors in the world. Significant quality systems and product requirements must be satisfied to ensure the medical devices produced are fit for their intended purpose.
UNWTO World Tourism Organization [to 30 September 2017] http://media.unwto.org/news 251September 2017 WIPO Translate: Cutting-Edge Translation Tool For Patent Documents Extends Language Coverage
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WIPO’s ground-breaking “artificial intelligence”-based translation tool for patent documents is now available in ten languages, marking an important expansion of the highest-quality service yet available for accessing information on new technologies. PR/2017/809
WIPO World Intellectual Property Organization [to 30 September 2017] http://www.wipo.int/pressroom/en/ No new digest content identified.
CBD Convention on Biological Diversity [to 30 September 2017] http://www.cbd.int/press-releases/ 2017-09-27 World Tourism Day 27 September 2017 “Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development” Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Dr Cristiana Paşca Palmer, on the occasion of
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USAID [to 30 September 2017] https://www.usaid.gov/news-information September 28, 2017 USAID Administrator Mark Green Delivers Remarks at the Opening Session of Global Innovation Week So, in early 2018, USAID will launch a new Humanitarian Assistance Grand Challenge. It will be our 10th Grand Challenge. At the core of each Grand Challenge is our belief that when government works with the private sector and with innovative and entrepreneurial leaders, there's no limit to what it is that we can do. We can come up with better ideas, better solutions, better methods. And I hope our Humanitarian Assistance Grand Challenge will help us better tackle some of the daunting challenges that we see right in front of us.
USAID Announces $5 Million in New Global Research Collaboration September 28, 2017 Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced $5 million for 25 new research projects that will address gaps in evidence and advance technical capacity in critical areas of development. Spanning 15 USAID partner countries, the 25 new projects are funded through the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER), an initiative designed to foster collaborative global research. The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine implements the program.
USAID Middle East Response Team Honored with Service to America Medal September 27, 2017 Statement by Clayton M. McCleskey, Acting Spokesperson The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is proud to celebrate the selection of the USAID Middle East Crisis Humanitarian Response Team as a recipient of the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal in the National Security and International Affairs category.
USAID Airlifts Critical Relief Items for Caribbean Hurricane Response September 27, 2017
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Statement by Clayton M. McCleskey, Acting Spokesperson The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is airlifting more than 45 metric tons of critical relief supplies-including emergency shelter materials, hygiene kits, water containers, and blankets-to Dominica, St. Maarten, and St. Kitts & Nevis to assist people affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
DFID [to 30 September 2017] https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development Selected Press Releases International Development Secretary calls for aid to reach Burma 29 September 2017 DFID Press release Priti Patel has continued her calls for humanitarian access into Burma to ensure that further lives are not lost.
Appointment of Matthew Rycroft as Permanent Secretary at the Department for International Development 29 September 2017 DFID Press release Matthew Rycroft, currently UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has been appointed as DFID Permanent Secretary with effect from January 2018.
Priti Patel: Extra UK aid to Dominica following deadly Hurricane Maria 24 September 2017 DFID, FCO and MOD Press release
ECHO [to 30 September 2017] http://ec.europa.eu/echo/en/news 27/09/2017 European Commission, UN agencies and government partners gather at first International Conference on Social Protection At a time when conventional humanitarian responses are struggling to address a mounting number of deep and seemingly interminable crises across the globe, the Commission is hosting the "International Conference on Social Protection in Contexts of Fragility and Forced Displacement" on 28/29 September 2017 in Brussels.
26/09/2017 EU announces €250 000 in humanitarian aid for Dominica The European Commission’s Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid department is providing €250 000 in emergency humanitarian aid to Dominica, following the severe destruction caused by hurricane Maria which devastated the island on 19 September.
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African Union [to 30 September 2017] http://www.au.int/ [We generally limit coverage to regional and global level initiatives, recognizing that a number of country-level announcements are added each week] No new digest content identified.
ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations [to 30 September 2017]
Navigation to Main Sections: :: Week in Review :: Key Agency/IGO/Governments Watch :: INGO/Consortia/Joint Initiatives Watch::: Foundation/Major Donor Watch :: Journal Watch http://www.asean.org/news [We generally limit coverage to regional and global level initiatives, recognizing that a number of country-level announcements are added each week] ASEAN, UNESCO to protect underwater cultural heritage MAKASSAR, 28 September 2017 – The history and development of Southeast Asia are intimately linked to the sea. The region possesses a rich underwater cultural and natural heritage which reflects its identity and should be protected for future generations. However, this heritage is threatened mainly by pillage and commercial exploitation.
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OECD [to 30 September 2017] http://www.oecd.org/newsroom/publicationsdocuments/bydate/ [We generally limit coverage to regional and global level initiatives, recognizing that a number of country-level announcements are added each week] 28-September-2017 OECD data show pick-up in entrepreneurial activity Entrepreneurial activity appears to be recovering from the crisis as new data show that the number of new businesses created has been rising in most OECD countries.
Organization of American States (OAS) [to 30 September 2017] http://www.oas.org/en/ September 28, 2017 OAS and the White Helmets Initiative Extend their Alliance in Humanitarian Assistance in the Americas The OAS today renewed its cooperation agreement with the White Helmets initiative of Argentina to strengthen the work of humanitarian assistance in the Americas. Coordinated by the Argentine government, White Helmets is a body of volunteers that provides humanitarian assistance both inside and outside the country.
25-September-2017 Secretary General Presents Fourth Report on Venezuela {Excerpt] …We do not seek to isolate the Venezuelan people, but to support them, condemning the dictatorial regime.
That is why I make the following requests:
First: To reiterate the request we made previously for the international community to continue to apply ever more severe sanctions against the regime and its authorities.
Second: To recognize the countries of the hemisphere that have declared they will not accept the results of the Constituent Assembly of July 30, 2107 and that, therefore, the acts derived from this body lack legitimacy.
Third: To reaffirm solidarity with the people of Venezuela.
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Fourth: To admit that the current situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela represents a threat to peace and hemispheric security, due to the serious humanitarian and migratory crisis and the proven links of state structures with organized crime.
Fifth: To order reparation to the Venezuelan people for the violation of the international instruments mentioned previously through the following actions:
-The annulment of the Constituent Assembly process. -The immediate end of repression. -The liberation of ALL political prisoners. -A large-scale investigation of the acts by key figures of the regime and their subordinates to ensure accountability for crimes committed against the civilian population. -The holding of free, fair and universal elections, in short order, and with qualified international observation. -The return to constitutional order with full respect for the separation of powers. -The establishment of an effective anti-corruption mechanism. -The installment to the Supreme Court of Justice of the sworn judges.
We demand that peace, democracy and freedom must not be negotiated, because they are our greatest assets and cannot be renounced, nor can we allow the regime to force Venezuelans to give up their greatest assets. Peace, democracy and freedom must be the result of dialogue, and not up for negotiation. The parties in the dialogue should listen to the voice of the OAS in defense of its principles, which are those that will provide guarantees to the Venezuelan people.
No negotiation should be based on handing out power, but on the return of democracy to the country.
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) [to 30 September 2017] http://www.oic-oci.org/home/?lan=en 27/09/2017 OIC commends decision to allow women driving in Saudi Arabia The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) commended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s decision to allow women to drive, following lofty order issued on 26 September 2017 by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, may Allah preserve him.
27/09/2017 OIC Welcomes Access of the State of Palestine to the International Police Organization The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the admission of the State of Palestine to the membership of the International Police Organization “Interpol”, a political achievement, in its view, which will consolidate the role and standing of the State of Palestine in the international arena. The OIC Secretary General, H.E. Dr. Yousef A. Al Othaimeen, commended the states that stood up in favour of the Palestinians’ right and reaffirmed the OIC’s full support to the State of Palestine in any quest to join even more international conventions and organizations.
Group of 77 [to 30 September 2017]
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WTO - World Trade Organisation [to 30 September 2017] http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news_e.htm [We generally limit coverage to regional and global level initiatives] 28 September 2017 Role of trade key in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals Trade will play a key role in achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and both governments and the private sector need to be more active in ensuring trade’s full potential in contributing to these goals, speakers at the WTO’s annual Public Forum said.
28 September 2017 Role of trade key in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals Trade will play a key role in achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and both governments and the private sector need to be more active in ensuring trade’s full potential in contributing to these goals, speakers at the WTO’s annual Public Forum said.
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IPU Inter-Parliamentary Union [to 30 September 2017] http://www.ipu.org/english/news.htm 29 SEPTEMBER 2017 PU Secretary General receives Yemeni Deputy PM and FM at house of parliaments for talks Yemen’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Abdel Malik Al-Mikhlafi, visited IPU HQ on 25 September. He met with IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong with whom he discussed the current situation in Yemen. The SG briefed him on the Organization‘s efforts to mobilize more resources for humanitarian assistance to the Yemeni people. The Organization was also working to promote dialogue within the Yemeni parliament to help it forge a unified response to the challenges facing Yemen…
28 SEPTEMBER 2017 Working with Benin’s National Assembly on legislative drafting The IPU held a seminar for the Parliament of Benin to help strengthen the legislative drafting capacity of parliamentary staff and Members of Parliament. The seminar, attended by about 40 staff, took place on 26 and 27 September 2017. It was followed by an information session for Members of Parliament on 28 September at the National Assembly in Porto-Novo.
28 SEPTEMBER 2017 Working with the Tanzania Parliament on gender equality One-third of the MPs in Tanzania’s parliament are women, making it one of global leaders on women’s representation. The Tanzania Women’s Parliamentary Group (TWPG), a women’s
Navigation to Main Sections: :: Week in Review :: Key Agency/IGO/Governments Watch :: INGO/Consortia/Joint Initiatives Watch::: Foundation/Major Donor Watch :: Journal Watch parliamentary caucus, collaborated with the IPU on advancing gender equality through the work of the National Assembly. As part of this collaboration, the IPU organized two events in Dodoma in September 2017. The first was a workshop to develop a mentorship programme for women MPs. The second event was a parliamentary seminar on implementing the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
25 SEPTEMBER 2017 African and Asian MPs meet in Beijing to collaborate on SDG implementation The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide parliaments with a plan of action towards coherent and inclusive development. To foster interregional exchanges between African and Asian parliaments, the IPU and China’s National People’s Congress organized a seminar in Beijing from 5 to 7 September. Participants included parliamentarians from Benin, Cameroon, China, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Laos and Viet Nam; and experts from research institutes and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The seminar aimed to reinforce South-South development cooperation on SDGs, with special emphasis on climate change, and agricultural and industrial modernization, as critical preconditions for achieving the goals. The seminar was an important platform for parliamentarians to share experiences and reflect on concrete strategies, actions and recommendations to advance parliamentary engagement on, and reinforce its oversight of, the implementation of the SDGs.
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International Criminal Court (ICC) [to 30 September 2017] Trying individuals for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity https://www.icc-cpi.int/ Statement : 26 September 2017 Statement of the International Criminal Court on the passing of Professor M. Cherif Bassiouni ICC-CPI-20170926-PR1336 It is with great sadness that the International Criminal Court ("Court") learned of the passing of distinguished Professor of Law Mahmoud Cherif Bassiouni on Monday, 25 September 2017. Throughout his illustrious career, Professor Bassiouni was a leading figure in human rights law and international criminal law and, among his many accomplishments, was central to the creation of the International Criminal Court. In several roles, including as vice-chairman of the General Assembly's Ad Hoc and Preparatory Committees on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court (1995 and 1998) and as chairman of the Drafting Committee of the 1998 Diplomatic Conference on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court, he made invaluable contributions to the Court's founding treaty, the Rome Statute, thus shaping the international criminal justice system and international criminal law as it stands today…
25 September 2017 ICC Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, participates in the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly: “Backing the ICC is to support humanity’s progress towards a more just world”
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World Bank [to 30 September 2017] http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/all [We generally limit coverage to regional and global level initiatives, recognizing that a number of country-level announcements are added each week] Food Assistance Remains a Critical Safety Net for the Poor and Vulnerable WASHINGTON, September 28, 2017 –With 1.5 billion people covered globally, food and voucher programs provide an important lifeline for the poor and vulnerable. Understanding how those programs work, and... Date: September 28, 2017 Type: Press Release
Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Four African Universities Partner to Advance Science and Technology Research SEOUL, September 27, 2017 – The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has signed new agreements with four premier African universities to propel their research and PhD programs in applied... Date: September 27, 2017 Type: Press Release
Investing in Africa Forum: Africa Leapfrogging Through Innovation DAKAR, September 27, 2017—The third Investing in Africa Forum (IAF) saw the launch of a thought-provoking report on propelling the economy, called Leapfrogging Through Innovation. Prepared by the World... Date: September 27, 2017 Type: Press Release
World Bank warns of 'learning crisis' in global education World Development Report 2018 calls for greater measurement, action on evidence WASHINGTON, September 26, 2017 – Millions of young students in low and middle-income countries face the prospect of lost... Date: September 26, 2017 Type: Press Release
United Nations and World Bank leaders call for stronger international efforts to prevent violent conflict UNITED NATIONS, September 21, 2017 — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and World Bank Group (WBG) President Jim Yong Kim called today for stronger international efforts to prevent violent... Date: September 21, 2017 Type: Press Release
Remarks by World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim at Launch of the Joint UN- World Bank Study, Pathways for Peace: Inclusive Approaches to Preventing Violent Conflict Jim Yong Kim, World Bank Group President Launch of the Joint UN-World Bank Study, Pathways for Peace: Inclusive Approaches to Preventing Violent Conflict at the United Nations General Assembly 2017... Date: September 21, 2017 Type: Speeches and Transcript
IMF [to 30 September 2017] http://www.imf.org/en/News/Search?DateFrom=2017-01-01&DateTo=2017-12-31 [We generally limit coverage to regional and global level initiatives, recognizing that a number of country-level announcements are added each week] September 29, 2017
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Central Banking and Fintech - A Brave New World? By Christine Lagarde, IMF Managing Director Bank of England conference, London
September 25, 2017 Global Economic Challenges and Opportunities Speech to the 59th Annual Meeting of the National Association for Business Economics Tao Zhang, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, Cleveland
African Development Bank Group [to 30 September 2017] http://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/press-releases/ [We generally limit coverage to regional or Africa-wide initiatives, recognizing that a number of country-level announcements are added each week] AfDB approves US$200 million to IDC to support industrialisation projects in Africa. 29/09/2017 - The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a private sector multi-currency line of credit of US$ 100 million and 1.3 billion South African Rands to Industrial Development Corporation Plc (IDC) of South Africa. The operation will support industrialization projects in both South Africa and other Regional Member Countries (RMCs).
Asian Development Bank [to 30 September 2017] http://www.adb.org/news/releases [We generally limit coverage to regional or Asia-wide initiatives, recognizing that a number of country-level announcements are added each week] 29 September 2017 ADB Provides $900 Million Financing for Rural Connectivity Program in Sri Lanka ADB's Board of Directors has approved financing of up to $900 million for a program that will upgrade Sri Lanka’s road network to connect vast rural populations to jobs and services.
29 September 2017 ADB, KfW Scale Up Cofinancing Partnership with Additional $2 Billion ADB and the German development bank KfW today agreed to scale up their existing cofinancing partnership with an additional $2 billion over the next 3 years until 2020 to continue promoting development in the Asia and Pacific region.
27 September 2017 ADB Earmarks Up to $4 Billion a Year for New Partnership with India 2018-2022 ADB plans to raise its annual lending to India to a maximum of $4 billion to support the country to accelerate inclusive economic transformation toward upper middle-income status, as laid out in a new ADB CPS for 2018-2022.
26 September 2017 ADB $800 Million Financing to Help Improve Connectivity, Trade in Pakistan ADB's Board of Directors has approved a $800 million multitranche financing facility (MFF) to help enhance regional connectivity and trade in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) corridors in Pakistan.
26 September 2017 Global Trade Rebound Boosts Growth in Asia and the Pacific
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Growth remains strong across most of developing Asia as a result of the broad-based recovery in global trade, robust expansion in major industrial economies, and improved prospects for the People’s Republic of China.
26 September 2017 PPPs Can Help Fill Asia's Infrastructure Gap — Report Leveraging private capital and technical expertise through PPPs can help countries in Asia and the Pacific meet their infrastructure needs, which currently stand at about $1.7 trillion per year, according to a new ADB report.
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank [to 30 September 2017] https://www.aiib.org/en/news-events/news/index.html [We generally limit coverage to regional or Asia-wide initiatives, recognizing that a number of country-level announcements are added each week] Manila, September 29, 2017 WB, AIIB Approve Funding for Flood Management in Metro Manila The World Bank (WB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will provide funding to improve flood management in select drainage areas in Metro Manila.
Beijing, September 28, 2017 AIIB Partners on New Investments to Improve Energy Connectivity and Facilitate Private Equity Investments The Bank will invest in a private equity fund and a project to support power transmission in India The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) continues its collaborative approach to address the infr astructure gap in Asia by investing US$150 million in the IFC’s Emerging Asia Fund and co-financing a project with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to improve energy connectivity in India by strengthening its power transmission system…
IFAD International Fund for Agricultural Development [to 30 September 2017] https://www.ifad.org/newsroom/press_release/list/tags/y2017 No new digest content identified.
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Amref Health Africa [to 30 September 2017] http://amref.org/news/news/ No new digest content identified.
Aravind Eye Care System [to 30 September 2017] http://www.aravind.org/default/currentnewscontent Singapore, September 11-14 Fifth Asia Pacific HIMSS-ELSEVIER Digital Healthcare Award for Aravind-Pondicherry Aravind –Pondicherry wins Fifth Asia Pacific HIMSS-ELSEVIER Digital Healthcare Award in the category, Outstanding ICT Innovation for its fundus on phone for rural eye care at the ceremony held in Singapore from September 11-14, 2017. The award was instituted by Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Singapore…
BRAC [to 30 September 2017] http://www.brac.net/#news Wednesday, 27 September 2017 00:00 Safe drinking water for more than 1 lakh people in Ukhia and Teknaf BRAC installed 392 tube-wells up to yesterday Tuesday (26 September) in 10 shelters in Ukhia and Teknaf upazilas of Cox’s Bazar for the distressed people arriving from the Rakhaine state of Myanmar. Besides these, 765 latrines have also been built for the use of 30,600 people. A total of 1 lakh and 352 (100,352) people will be able to access safe drinking water from these tube-wells. BRAC targets to install 15 thousand latrines and 1120 tube-wells by 15 October…
CARE International [to 30 September 2017] http://www.care-international.org/news/press-releases 28th Sep 2017 Bangladesh Myanmar Refugee Crisis: Women and Children in Urgent Need of Assistance, Warns CARE More than 300,000 women and children in are in urgent need of safe shelter, health services, sanitary facilities and protection
Clubhouse International [to 30 September 2017] http://www.clubhouse-intl.org/news.html No new digest content identified.
Danish Refugee Council [to 30 September 2017] https://www.drc.dk/news 26.09.2017 Legal assistance reuniting refugee families Changing legislation and a lack of counselling in the Greek asylum system is distressing refugees and asylum seekers and makes legal aid an essential part of the Danish Refugee Council’s (DRC) work in Greece.
ECPAT [to 30 September 2017]
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Fountain House [to 30 September 2017] http://www.fountainhouse.org/about/news-press No new digest content identified.
Handicap International [to 30 September 2017] http://www.handicap-international.us/press_releases No new digest content identified.
Heifer International [to 30 September 2017] http://www.heifer.org/about-heifer/press/press-releases.html September 25, 2017 Heifer International celebrates 20th anniversary in Nepal KATHMANDU, Nepal Heifer International is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Nepal as a development organization that has worked with hundreds of thousands of farming families across the South Asian nation.
HelpAge International [to 30 September 2017] http://www.helpage.org/newsroom/press-room/press-releases/ No new digest content identified.
ICRC [to 30 September 2017] https://www.icrc.org/en/whats-new Selected News Releases, Reports and Articles 27-09-2017 | Legal factsheet International criminal justice: The institutions Although the idea dates back to the aftermath of the First World War, it was only in 1945 that the first successful international organs of criminal justice, the Nuremberg and Tokyo International Military Tribunals, were established, to address war c
27-09-2017 | Legal factsheet Criminal repression of serious IHL violations: Information Kit This information kit deals with the following issues: Penal repression: punishing war crimes; Obligations in terms of penal repression; General principles of international criminal law; Universal Jurisdiction over war crimes; Command responsibility
IFRC [to 30 September 2017] http://www.ifrc.org/en/news-and-media/press-releases/ Libya, Middle East and North Africa Libya: Red Crescent scales-up psycho social support to vulnerable populations Tunisia/Libya, 28 September, 2017 – In the framework of a European Union funded project for support to protection of vulnerable groups, internally displaced people in Libya will receive psychosocial support from Red Crescent volunteers to tackle the di …
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Asia Pacific, Bangladesh, Myanmar Medical teams in Cox’s Bazar report rise in diarrhoeal diseases, raising fears of outbreak Dhaka/Kuala Lumpur/Geneva, 29 September 2017 — Red Crescent mobile clinics in Cox’s Bazar are treating an increasing number of people with acute watery diarrhoea, raising concerns about a possible outbreak of disease among the estimated 480,000 people … 29 September 2017
Africa, Lesotho Lesotho’s vulnerability to drought will continue without increased investment in resilience, says IFRC President Lesotho will continue to experience devastating droughts and food crises unless there is a dramatic increase in investment in community-level resilience and preparedness. 28 September 2017
Africa, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles Indian Ocean’s growing vulnerability to natural disasters calls for more investment in preparedness Thousands of lives in the Union of Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles remain at risk due to the region’s increasing vulnerability to natural disasters, including cyclones, floods, earthquakes and tsunamis. This, combined with the fact that global humanitarian funding is dwindling, is further evidence of the need to invest in preparedness and in local humanitarian capacity. 26 September 2017
Americas, Cuba Aid arrives in Cuba as island nation begins recovery from destructive Hurricane Irma A massive consignment of Red Cross aid arrived in Cuba over the weekend, bringing much needed support to thousands of people who lost their homes and livelihoods to Hurricane Irma. 25 September 2017
IRC International Rescue Committee [to 30 September 2017] http://www.rescue.org/press-release-index Selected Press Releases & Statements Press Release As 60 Rohingya refugees reported to have drowned, IRC raises new humanitarian concerns September 29, 2017
Press Release IRC appalled by reports of an “assimilation” test for vulnerable refugees September 28, 2017
Press Release IRC condemns confirmed Trump administration refugee cap September 27, 2017
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International NGOs call for immediate humanitarian access in Rakhine State September 27, 2017
Statement IRC Responds to Reports of a Record-Low Presidential Determination September 26, 2017
IRCT [to 30 September 2017] http://www.irct.org/ No new digest content identified.
Islamic Relief [to 30 September 2017] http://www.islamic-relief.org/ No new digest content identified.
Landsea [to 30 September 2017] http://www.landesa.org/press-and-media-categories/press-releases/ No new digest content identified.
Medecins du Monde [to 30 September 2017] http://www.medecinsdumonde.org/ No new digest content identified.
MSF/Médecins Sans Frontières [to 30 September 2017] http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/news-stories/press/press-releases Press release Intensified Bombings Decimate Health Facilities Across Northwestern Syria Brussels/New York, September 28, 2017—An escalation in the bombing of medical facilities since September 19 has forced the closure and evacuation of hospitals throughout northwestern Syria, leaving people trapped in a war zone without access to health care, said the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in a statement today.
Press release Yemen: Government Health Staff are Saving Lives Without Salaries in War-Torn Country September 28, 2017 Yemen’s public health staff have not received their regular salaries in a year, bringing medical services to the edge of collapse, said the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in a report released today
Mercy Corps [to 30 September 2017] http://www.mercycorps.org/press-room/releases Press Releases
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Mercy Corps Pledges To Bring Financial Services To Over 1 Million Farmers, Among Other Ambitious Commitments September 29, 2017 Mercy Corps joins USAID peers in making pledges that accelerate change across the humanitarian and development sector WASHINGTON DC – Alongside 20 leading humanitarian organizations at the USAID-organized gathering for Global Innovation Week, Mercy Corps on Thursday pledged the organization’s commitment to cutting-edge initiatives that will see results in the next three to four years. Among the pledges: a promise to put digital technology in the hands of more than 1 million smallholder farmers in East Africa by 2020, to ensure the financial inclusion of at least 1 million displaced people and host community members by 2019, and to double the size of Mercy Corps’ Social Venture Fund portfolio…
Mercy Corps To Aid Organizations: Think Beyond The Household To Help Communities Recover From Disaster September 28, 2017 New Mercy Corps research highlights underappreciated benefits of supporting local economies PORTLAND, ORE. – After a flood or an earthquake, humanitarian responders focus first on meeting urgent and basic needs of families affected by disaster in order to save lives and provide immediate relief. But a new report from Mercy Corps shows some of the greatest impact in disaster recovery may come months and years later through support to local markets and financial institutions that these populations rely on most to cope and recover. The study was funded by JPMorgan Chase and implemented in collaboration with the SEEP network, a nonprofit that supports economic opportunities for vulnerable populations…
Operation Smile [to 30 September 2017] http://www.operationsmile.org/press-office Program Schedule Here’s what we’re doing worldwide to make a difference in the lives of children who deserve every opportunity for safe surgical care.
OXFAM [to 30 September 2017] http://www.oxfam.org/en/pressroom/pressreleases 28 September 2017 Hundreds of thousands of Rohingyas without shelter & clean water in flooded camps More than 70 per cent of the nearly 480,000 Rohingya refugees who have fled to Bangladesh are without adequate shelter and half have no safe drinking water.
Brazil decades behind other countries in fighting inequality 25 September 2017 A Brazilian earning the minimum wage would have to work for 19 years to earn as much as what a rich person in the country's top 0.1 percent makes in one month, according to new Oxfam research.
Norwegian Refugee Council [to 30 September 2017] http://www.nrc.no/ Published 28 Sep 2017 Call for immediate humanitarian access
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Myanmar One month since the 25 August attacks and subsequent security response, INGOs in Myanmar are increasingly concerned about severe restrictions on humanitarian access and impediments to the delivery of critically needed humanitarian assistance throughout Rakhine State.
Pact [to 30 September 2017] http://www.pactworld.org/ No new digest content identified.
Partners In Health [to 30 September 2017] http://www.pih.org/blog Sep 29, 2017 Cholera Vaccine Saving Lives in Sierra Leone PIH prepares for the second round of a cholera vaccination campaign in Sierra Leone Read
PATH [to 30 September 2017] http://www.path.org/news/index.php Press release | September 28, 2017 New global initiative will connect the world for better health through digital technology Digital Square, led by PATH, will align multi-sector investments into scalable solutions that strengthen national digital health systems
Announcement | September 26, 2017 PATH welcomes $10.5 million grant to expand contraceptive choice and access Subcutaneous DMPA Access Collaborative will provide coordination and technical assistance for product introduction and scale-up in family planning programs
Press release | September 26, 2017 Serum Institute’s vaccine demonstrates significant efficacy against severe rotavirus gastroenteritis Indian Government orders the vaccine for use in Universal Immunization Programme
Plan International [to 30 September 2017] http://plan-international.org/about-plan/resources/media-centre No new digest content identified.
Save The Children [to 30 September 2017] http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.9506653/k.C303/Press_Releases_2017/a pps/nl/newsletter2.asp Selected Press Releases No new digest content identified.
SOS-Kinderdorf International [to 30 September 2017] http://www.sos-childrensvillages.org/about-sos/press/press-releases
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25.09.2017 SOS Children's Villages and the SDGs - The SDGs aim to make the world a better place. They include 17 goals and targets on subjects like poverty, education, and governance … “As a child care organisation and as individuals, we have the chance to ensure that all children have equal opportunities to grow with dignity, security and respect – in a caring environment as every child deserves,” said Norbert Meder, Chief Executive Officer of SOS Children's Villages International. “Our work to care for and protect children made vulnerable by the loss of parental care also plays an integral role in helping the world meet some very ambitious goals enshrined in the SDGs,” added Meder..
Tostan [to 30 September 2017] http://www.tostan.org No new digest content identified.
Women for Women International [to 30 September 2017] http://www.womenforwomen.org/press-releases LATEST NEWS The meaning of sisterhood? Solidarity with women around the world When women are isolated, they are vulnerable. Join the global sisterhood, urges Dame Helen Mirren By Helen Mirren on 27.09.17
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Freedom House [to 30 September 2017] https://freedomhouse.org/news Selected Press Releases, Statements, Research Press Releases United States: Administration Wrong to Target Immigrants, Social Media September 27, 2017 The Department of Homeland Security's announced plan would erode citizens’ right to anonymity and the fundamental guarantee of freedom of speech to all.
Transparency International [to 30 September 2017] http://www.transparency.org/news/pressreleases/ Selected Press Releases, Statements, Research 29 Sep 2017 Patricia Moreira appointed Managing Director of Transparency International Transparency International’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Patricia Moreira as Managing Director of the International Secretariat, based in Berlin, Germany. She will start her new role on 1 October.
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26 Sep 2017 Transparency International joins campaign to protect journalists Transparency International has joined the #ProtectJournalists campaign, calling for a Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for the Safety of Journalists.
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ChildFund Alliance [to 30 September 2017] https://childfundalliance.org/ No new digest content identified.
CONCORD [to 30 September 2017] http://concordeurope.org/news-and-events/ [European NGO confederation for relief and development] No new digest content identified.
Disasters Emergency Committee [to 30 September 2017] http://www.dec.org.uk/media-centre [Action Aid, Age International, British Red Cross, CAFOD, Care International, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide, Islamic Relief, Oxfam, Plan UK, Save the Children, Tearfund and World No new digest content identified.
The Elders [to 30 September 2017] http://theelders.org/news-media News 25 September 2017 Mass atrocity prevention must be at the heart of the Security Council At a UNGA side-event on preventing and ending mass atrocities, Mary Robinson welcomed and urged the implementation of the two Code of Conduct initiatives spearheaded by the ACT group and the French/Mexican governments to end such crimes.
END Fund [to 30 September 2017] http://www.end.org/news Selected Press Releases and Major Announcements No new digest content identified.
Evidence Aid [to 30 September 2017] www.evidenceaid.org September 26, 2017 Ethics OF and ethics IN humanitarian research Author: Matthew Hunt I am pleased to join in the conversation initiated by Donal O’Mathuna, and already taken up by Hugo Slim and Julian Sheather, on the ethics of evidence in humanitarian action. In my comments here, I focus on the second point Donal raised in his original post: the importance of addressing ethical considerations in why and how evidence is generated – especially for humanitarian research. Careful attention is needed toward both the ethics OF research in humanitarian settings,
Navigation to Main Sections: :: Week in Review :: Key Agency/IGO/Governments Watch :: INGO/Consortia/Joint Initiatives Watch::: Foundation/Major Donor Watch :: Journal Watch that is the justification for launching a particular study and whether it is designed in an ethically robust manner, and ethics IN research, including attention to ethical considerations arising in the course of carrying out a study. Many aspects could be highlighted. I flag five here…
Gavi [to 30 September 2017] http://www.gavi.org/library/news/press-releases/ 29 September 2017 900,000 vaccines 'en route' to Cox's Bazar to prevent cholera Oral cholera vaccine will protect Rohingya refugees seeking shelter in Bangladesh as well as resident population. [See Cholera above for more detail]
Korea commits US$4 million to immunise children in world's poorest countries South Korea renews pledge to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance for 2018 Geneva, 25 September 2017 – The Republic of Korea has committed US$4 million to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to fund its work over 2018, helping to reach hundreds of thousands of children across the developing world with lifesaving vaccines. South Korea became the first East Asian donor to Gavi in 2010, and has since provided $15 million to the Vaccine Alliance. Today’s $4 million commitment, made at a signing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Seoul, will be delivered in 2018 and will be funded through Korea’s Global Disease Eradication Fund…
Global Fund [to 30 September 2017] http://www.theglobalfund.org/en/news/?topic=&type=NEWS;&country= No new digest content identified.
Hilton Prize Coalition [to 30 September 2017] http://prizecoalition.charity.org/ An Alliance of Hilton Prize Recipients No new digest content identified.
ICVA - International Council of Voluntary Agencies [to 30 September 2017] https://icvanetwork.org/ Latest Resources No new digest content identified.
InterAction [to 30 September 2017] http://www.interaction.org/media-center/press-releases No new digest content identified.
Start Network [to 30 September 2017] http://www.start-network.org/news-blog/#.U9U_O7FR98E 29 Sep 17 Public Health Emergencies Preparedness in Gambella, Ethiopia by David Wastell
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Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action (ALNAP) [to 30 September 2017] http://www.alnap.org/ No new digest content identified.
CHS Alliance [to 30 September 2017] http://chsalliance.org/news-events/news No new digest content identified.
Development Initiatives [to 30 September 2017] http://devinit.org/news/ No new digest content identified.
EHLRA/R2HC [to 30 September 2017] http://www.elrha.org/resource-hub/news/ No new digest content identified.
The Sphere Project [to 30 September 2017] http://www.sphereproject.org/news/ 27 September 2017 | Sphere Project Humanitarian standards now available on mobile devices Six humanitarian standards bearers announce the launch of a joint mobile application. The new Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSP) application provides the humanitarian sector's flagship standards and guidance in a single, free-of-charge app. Designed for field practitioners providing humanitarian aid in disaster and conflict situations, the app works on- and off-line on mobile phones and tablets... [See Week in Review above for more detail]
Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP) [to 30 September 2017] https://phap.org/ 26 September 2017 Call for experts: Help develop certifications in MEAL, Needs Assessment, and Cash Transfer Programming Following an intensive review and consultation process, the PHAP Credentialing Program is happy to announce the finalization of the competency outlines for the new certifications in MEAL, Needs Assessment, and cash transfer programming.
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Center for Global Development [to 30 September 2017] http://www.cgdev.org/page/press-center 9/26/17
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Advancing the Evidence Agenda at USAID Sarah Rose and Amanda Glassman Front and center in discussions around the reform and redesign of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are the objectives of increased efficiency and effectiveness. The agency’s new administrator, Mark Green, who has highlighted these goals from day one, has an excellent opportunity to improve the agency’s efficiency and effectiveness through better generation and use of evidence to inform policy and programming decisions.
ODI [to 30 September 2017] https://www.odi.org/media-hub/press-room Selected Press Releases Europe providing more than €112 billion a year in fossil fuel subsidies, with almost half benefiting the transport sector – new report Press release | 28 September 2017 European governments and the EU are handing out more than €112 billion each year to prop up the production and consumption of fossil fuels
STATEMENT: Shanta Devarajan appointed to ODI Board of Trustees Press release | 25 September 2017 The Overseas Development Institute has today announced the appointment of Shantayanan Devarajan to the Board of Trustees
Selected Reports and Studies Phase-out 2020: monitoring Europe's fossil fuel subsidies Research reports and studies | September 2017 | Ipek Gencsu, Maeve McLynn, Matthias Runkel, Markus Trilling, Laurie van der Burg, Leah Worrall, Shelagh Whitley, and Florian Zerzawy This research shows that governments in Europe continue to subsidise fossil fuels, despite pledging to phase-out these subsidies by 2020.
The impact of Fairtrade: a review of research evidence 2009-2015 Research reports and studies | September 2017 | Emily Darko, Alainna Lynch and William Smith This review assesses the impacts of Fairtrade certification for smallholder producer groups and workers in hired labour organisations based on 45 studies.
Disaster risk insurance and the triple dividend of resilience Working and discussion papers | September 2017 | Lena Weingartner, Catherine Simonet and Alice Caravani This paper explores the potential contribution that insurance can make to building resilience and driving development in developing countries.
Designing a new UK preferences regime post-Brexit: how Africa can benefit Working and discussion papers | September 2017 | Maximiliano Mendez-Parra The UK Government should prioritise the forming of a new preferences regime for post-Brexit trade. This paper looks at how Africa might seek to benefit.
Urban Institute [to 30 September 2017] http://www.urban.org/about/media No new digest content identified.
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World Economic Forum [to 30 September 2017] https://agenda.weforum.org/news/ News 26 Sep 2017 New Focus Needed to Raise Global Competitiveness · Ten years on from the global financial crisis, economies remain at risk from further shock and are ill-prepared for the next wave of innovation and automation, The Global Competitiveness Report 2017-2018 finds · A decade of data illustrates the importance of balancing flexibility with protection in labour markets and why big hoped-for gains in productivity from innovation have remained elusive · Switzerland remains the world’s most competitive economy, followed by the United States and Singapore. Access the World Economic Forum’s full report here.
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Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group [to 30 September 2017] https://www.alleninstitute.org/what-we-do/frontiers-group/news-press/news/ No new digest content identified.
BMGF - Gates Foundation [to 30 September 2017] http://www.gatesfoundation.org/Media-Center/Press-Releases No new digest content identified.
Annie E. Casey Foundation [to 30 September 2017] http://www.aecf.org/newsroom/ No new digest content identified.
Blue Meridian Partners [to 30 September 2017] http://www.emcf.org/capital-aggregation/blue-meridian-partners/ Blue Meridian Partners is a new capital aggregation collaboration that plans to invest at least $1 billion in high-performance nonprofits that are poised to have truly national impact for economically disadvantaged children and youth. No new digest content identified.
Clinton Foundation [to 30 September 2017] https://www.clintonfoundation.org/press-releases-and-statements September 29, 2017 Clinton Climate Initiative and Rocky Mountain Institute-Carbon War Room Facilitate Groundbreaking for Solar Farm in Saint Lucia
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Today representatives from St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) and solar energy firm GRUPOTEC broke ground on a 3 megawatt (MW) solar farm in Saint Lucia, the first ever utility-scale renewable energy project on the island.
Ford Foundation [to 30 September 2017] http://www.fordfoundation.org/?filter=News No new digest content identified.
GHIT Fund [to 30 September 2017] https://www.ghitfund.org/ GHIT was set up in 2012 with the aim of developing new tools to tackle infectious diseases that devastate the world’s poorest people. Other funders include six Japanese pharmaceutical • No new digest content identified.
Grameen Foundation [to 30 September 2017] http://www.grameenfoundation.org/news-events/press-room No new digest content identified.
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation [to 30 September 2017] http://hewlett.org/latest-updates/ September 29, 2017 Editor’s note: On September 28, 2017, the U.S. Agency for International Development hosted “Evidence Day,” as part of Global Innovation Week. The Hewlett Foundation was one of several sponsors for the event, which drew approximately 1,700 participants from across government, academia, policy research organizations and social enterprises. Following are remarks offered at the closing session by Ruth Levine, our director of Global Development and Population Program. The moral case for evidence in policymaking By Ruth Levine
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation [to 30 September 2017] http://www.hiltonfoundation.org/news Press Release Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Awards $26 Million in Grants in the Third Quarter of 2017 (Los Angeles) September 25, 2017– The board of directors of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation announced today that it approved 14 grants totaling $26 million during the third quarter of 2017. Among the funds approved was a grant for $8.5 million over three years to support the Home For Good initiative at the United Way of Greater Los Angeles offsite link to end chronic and veteran homelessness in Los Angeles County. Of the total grant amount, $2.7 million will support Home For Good implementation and $5.8 million will provide leveraged grants through the Home For Good Funders Collaborative…
IKEA Foundation [to 30 September 2017] https://www.ikeafoundation.org/category/press-releases/ No new digest content identified.
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HHMI - Howard Hughes Medical Institute [to 30 September 2017] https://www.hhmi.org/news No new digest content identified.
Kaiser Family Foundation [to 30 September 2017] http://www.kff.org/search/?post_type=press-release September 22, 2017 News Release Public Ranks Children’s Health Insurance, Marketplace Stabilization Higher Priorities than ACA Repeal Majorities Support Buy-In Ideas for Medicaid and Medicare Among health priorities facing urgent deadlines in Washington in September, the public ranks repeal of the Affordable Care Act lower than reauthorizing funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and stabilizing individual health insurance marketplaces established by the ACA, the Kaiser…
Aga Khan Foundation [to 30 September 2017] http://www.akdn.org/our-agencies/aga-khan-foundation No new digest content identified.
Kellogg Foundation [to 30 September 2017] http://www.wkkf.org/news-and-media#pp=10&p=1&f1=news Sep. 29, 2017 Welcoming Steven Cahillane to Battle Creek Statement from La June Montgomery Tabron, president and CEO, W.K. Kellogg Foundation I am pleased to welcome Steven Cahillane, newly named CEO of the Kellogg Company, to our Battle Creek community.
MacArthur Foundation [to 30 September 2017] http://www.macfound.org/ No new digest content identified.
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation [to 30 September 2017] https://www.moore.org/news No new digest content identified.
Open Society Foundation [to 30 September 2017] https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/issues/media-information No new digest content identified..
David and Lucile Packard Foundation [to 30 September 2017] http://www.packard.org/news/ No new digest content identified.
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Pew Charitable Trusts [to 30 September 2017] http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/about/news-room/press-releases No new digest content identified.
Rockefeller Foundation [to 30 September 2017] https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/about-us/news-media/ September 26, 2017 The Rockefeller Foundation Announces the Promotion of Patrick J. Brennan to Chief Operating Officer Brennan, To Be Promoted From Chief Of Staff, Brings Deep Private, Public And NGO Sector Leadership Experience To COO Position In Century-Old Foundation
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation [to 30 September 2017] http://www.rwjf.org/en/about-rwjf/newsroom/news-releases.html September 28, 2017 Stabilizing and Strengthening ACA Nongroup Markets September 28, 2017 Brief Health Care Cost and Value Quick Strike Health Policy Analysis The Urban Institute analyzes how policymakers must work to shore up marketplaces through adjusting the ACA’s provisions.
Comments from Richard Besser, MD, on Healthy People 2030 Proposed Framework September 27, 2017 News Release Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Comments submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by Richard Besser, MD, RWJF President and CEO, in response to the agency’s request for comments.
Leaders Use Telehealth and Teamwork to Tackle Opioid Use September 26, 2017 Blog Post Public and Community Health Kaytura Felix Diverse leaders from every sector and discipline aim to address social factors that influence health, including telehealth to fight opioid addiction.
Science Philanthropy Alliance [to 30 September 2017] http://www.sciencephilanthropyalliance.org/what-we-do/news/ “…a group of organizations working together to increase philanthropic support for basic scientific research on a global basis…” September 26, 2017 Columbia University’s Data Science Institute: A Conversation with a Funder and Grantee [Marc Kastner blog] By Marc Kastner, president of the Science Philanthropy Alliance
SDG Philanthropy Platform http://sdgfunders.org/conversation/ SDG Philanthropy Platform is a collaboration between philanthropy and the greater international development community led by Foundation Center, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, and supported by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Ford Foundation and the MasterCard Foundation, the Brach Family Foundation, and other key organizations such as Asociación de Fundaciones Empresariales (AFE) in Colombia, Brach Family
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Charitable Foundation, CAF America, Council on Foundations, East Africa Association of Grantmakers (EAAG), European Foundation Centre, Filantropi Indonesia (FI), GlobalGiving, The Humanitarian Forum, World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists, and Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS). 19-9-2017 Global Impact, Blackbaud, Council on Foundations, & Foundation Center Partner to Promote Global Goals Mapping: A Resource for Social Good Organizations Alexandria, V.A. (September 19, 2017) — In collaborative partnership, Global Impact, Blackbaud, Council on Foundations and Foundation Center developed a new resource to support organizations in aligning and tracking charitable giving to the United Nations (U.N.) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More specifically, the creation of “Global Goals Mapping: A Resource for Social Good Organizations” supports goal 17, which is to revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. Global Goals Mapping is a comprehensive resource list that maps giving and volunteerism using both the IRS National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) codes and the United Nations International Classification of Nonprofit Organizations (ICNPO) codes to classify the activity and programs of charities and connect them to the SDGs and related targets. It creates a shared alignment resource and common language to support all organizations across sectors in their efforts to map their contributions toward the SDGs…
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation https://sloan.org/about/press No new digest content identified.
Wellcome Trust [to 30 September 2017] https://wellcome.ac.uk/news News / Published: 29 September 2017 New typhoid vaccine could halve infection rate Researchers have shown that a new typhoid vaccine called Vi-TT is safe, well-tolerated and could be effective in tackling typhoid rates in affected areas.
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American Journal of Infection Control October 01, 2017 Volume 45, Issue 10, p1057-1174, e103-e118 http://www.ajicjournal.org/current Message from APIC
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International Infection Prevention Week: A time to celebrate infection preventionists and raise awareness of the profession Published in issue: October 01, 2017
American Journal of Preventive Medicine October 2017 Volume 53, Issue 4, p405-566, e123-e154 http://www.ajpmonline.org/current Research Articles Economic Insecurity and Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Victimization Previous research has consistently found that low SES is associated with higher levels of both intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence (SV) victimization. Though associated with poverty, two indicators of economic insecurity, food and housing insecurity, have been identified as conceptually distinct social determinants of health. This study examined the relationship between food and housing insecurity experienced in the preceding 12 months and IPV and SV victimization experienced in the preceding 12 months, after controlling for SES and other demographic variables. Matthew J. Breiding, Kathleen C. Basile, Joanne Klevens, Sharon G. Smith p457–464 Published online: May 10, 2017
American Journal of Public Health October 2017 107(10) http://ajph.aphapublications.org/toc/ajph/current Editorials PREEXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS Preexposure Prophylaxis: Adapting HIV Prevention Models to Achieve Worldwide Access Stewart Landers and Farzana Kapadia 107(10), pp. 1534–1535
PREVENTION OPTIMISM Individual Versus Community-Level Risk Compensation Following Preexposure Prophylaxis of HIV Martin Holt and Dean A. Murphy 107(10), pp. 1568–1571
HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis and Condomless Sex: Disentangling Personal Values From Public Health Priorities Sarah K. Calabrese, Kristen Underhill and Kenneth H. Mayer 107(10), pp. 1572–1576
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Volume 97, Issue 3, 2017 Suppl, 2017 http://www.ajtmh.org/content/current Editorial Assessing the Health Impact of Malaria Control Interventions in the MDG/Sustainable Development Goal Era: A New Generation of Impact Evaluations Author: Alexander K. Rowe
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Articles Framework for Evaluating the Health Impact of the Scale-Up of Malaria Control Interventions on All-Cause Child Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa Authors: Yazoume Yé, Thomas P. Eisele, Erin Eckert, Eline Korenromp, Jui A. Shah, Christine L. Hershey, Elizabeth Ivanovich, Holly Newby, Liliana Carvajal-Velez, Michael Lynch, Ryuichi Komatsu, Richard E. Cibulskis, Zhuzhi Moore and Achuyt Bhattarai https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.15-0363
Implementing Impact Evaluations of Malaria Control Interventions: Process, Lessons Learned, and Recommendations Authors: Christine L. Hershey, Achuyt Bhattarai, Lia S. Florey, Peter D. McElroy, Carrie F. Nielsen, Yazoume Yé, Erin Eckert, Ana Cláudia Franca-Koh, Estifanos Shargie, Ryuichi Komatsu, Paul Smithson, Julie Thwing, Jules Mihigo, Samantha Herrera, Cameron Taylor, Jui Shah, Eric Mouzin, Steven S. Yoon and S. René Salgado https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.17-0064
Annals of Internal Medicine 19 September 2017 Vol: 167, Issue 6 http://annals.org/aim/issue [Reviewed earlier]
BMC Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation http://resource-allocation.biomedcentral.com/ (Accessed 30 September 2017) [No new digest content identified]
BMJ Global Health January 2017; volume 2, issue 1 http://gh.bmj.com/content/2/1?current-issue=y [Reviewed earlier]
BMC Health Services Research http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmchealthservres/content (Accessed 30 September 2017) Research article Knowledge translation tools for parents on child health topics: a scoping review An emerging field of knowledge translation (KT) research has begun to focus on health consumers, particularly in child health. KT tools provide health consumers with research knowledge to inform health decisio... Lauren Albrecht, Shannon D. Scott and Lisa Hartling BMC Health Services Research 2017 17:686 Published on: 29 September 2017
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Determinants of effective vaccine coverage in low and middle-income countries: a systematic review and interpretive synthesis David E. Phillips, Joseph L. Dieleman, Stephen S. Lim and Jessica Shearer BMC Health Services Research 2017 17:681 Published on: 26 September 2017 Abstract Background Many children in low and middle-income countries remain unvaccinated, and vaccines do not always produce immunity. Extensive research has sought to understand why, but most studies have been limited in breadth and depth. This study documents existing evidence on determinants of vaccination and immunization and presents a conceptual framework of determinants. Methods We used systematic review, content analysis, thematic analysis and interpretive synthesis to document and analyze the existing evidence on determinants of childhood vaccination and immunization. Results We documented 1609 articles, including content analysis of 78 articles. Three major thematic models were described in the context of one another. Interpretive synthesis identified similarities and differences between studies, resulting in a conceptual framework with three principal vaccine utilization determinants: 1) Intent to Vaccinate, 2) Community Access and 3) Health Facility Readiness. Conclusion This study presents the most comprehensive systematic review of vaccine determinants to date. The conceptual framework represents a synthesis of multiple existing frameworks, is applicable in low and middle-income countries, and is quantitatively testable. Future researchers can use these results to develop competing conceptual frameworks, or to analyze data in a theoretically- grounded way. This review enables better research in the future, further understanding of immunization determinants, and greater progress against vaccine preventable diseases around the world.
Research article Introducing leprosy post-exposure prophylaxis into the health systems of India, Nepal and Indonesia: a case study Leprosy has a wide range of clinical and socio-economic consequences. India, Indonesia and Nepal contribute significantly to the global leprosy burden. After integration, the health systems are pivotal in lepr... A. Tiwari, L. Mieras, K. Dhakal, M. Arif, S. Dandel and J. H. Richardus BMC Health Services Research 2017 17:684 Published on: 29 September 2017
Debate The challenge of complexity in evaluating health policies and programs: the case of women’s participatory groups to improve antenatal outcomes During the last years, randomized designs have been promoted as the cornerstone of evidence- based policymaking. Also in the field of community participation, Random Control Trials (RCTs) have been the dominant... Sara Van Belle, Susan Rifkin and Bruno Marchal BMC Health Services Research 2017 17:687 Published on: 29 September 2017
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BMC Infectious Diseases http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcinfectdis/content (Accessed 30 September 2017) Research Article Possible explanations for why some countries were harder hit by the pandemic influenza virus in 2009 – a global mortality impact modeling study A global pandemic mortality study found prominent regional mortality variations in 2009 for Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09. Our study attempts to identify factors that explain why the pandemic mortality burden was hig... Kathleen F. Morales, John Paget and Peter Spreeuwenberg BMC Infectious Diseases 2017 17:642 Published on: 25 September 2017
BMC Medical Ethics http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcmedethics/content (Accessed 30 September 2017) [No new digest content identified]
BMC Medicine http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcmed/content (Accessed 30 September 2017) Research article Continental-scale, data-driven predictive assessment of eliminating the vector-borne disease, lymphatic filariasis, in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020 There are growing demands for predicting the prospects of achieving the global elimination of neglected tropical diseases as a result of the institution of large-scale nation-wide intervention programs by the ... Edwin Michael, Brajendra K. Singh, Benjamin K. Mayala, Morgan E. Smith, Scott Hampton and Jaroslaw Nabrzyski BMC Medicine 2017 15:176 Published on: 27 September 2017
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcpregnancychildbirth/content (Accessed 30 September 2017) Research article A systematic overview of the literature regarding group prenatal care for high-risk pregnant women Group prenatal care (GPC) models have been gaining popularity in recent years. Studies of high- risk groups have shown improved outcomes. Our objective was to review and summarize outcomes for women in GPC for ... Brittany M. Byerley and David M. Haas BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2017 17:329 Published on: 29 September 2017
Research article Quality of perinatal care services from the user’s perspective: a Dutch study applies the World Health Organization’s responsiveness concept
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The concept of responsiveness was introduced by the World Health Organization (WHO) to address non-clinical aspects of service quality in an internationally comparable way. Responsiveness is defined as aspects... Jacoba van der Kooy, Erwin Birnie, Nicole B. Valentine, Johanna P. de Graaf, Semiha Denktas, Eric A. P. Steegers and Gouke J. Bonsel BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2017 17:327 Published on: 29 September 2017
BMC Public Health http://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles (Accessed 30 September 2017) Research article Assessment of the HBV vaccine response in a group of HIV-infected children in Morocco Since its development in the early 1980s, Hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine has been proven to be highly protective. However, its immunogenicity may be ineffective among HIV-infected children. In Morocco, HBV va... Houda Haban, Soumia Benchekroun, Mina Sadeq, Abdelaziz Benjouad, Said Amzazi, Hicham Oumzil and Elmir Elharti BMC Public Health 2017 17:752 Published on: 29 September 2017
BMC Research Notes http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcresnotes/content (Accessed 30 September 2017) [No new digest content identified]
BMJ Open September 2017 - Volume 7 - 9 http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/current [Reviewed earlier]
Bulletin of the World Health Organization Volume 95, Number 9, September 2017, 609-664 http://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/95/9/en/ [Reviewed earlier]
Child Care, Health and Development September 2017 Volume 43, Issue 5 Pages 627–782 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cch.v43.5/issuetoc [Reviewed earlier]
Clinical Therapeutics Volume 39, Issue 8, Supplement 2, S1-S36 http://www.clinicaltherapeutics.com/issue/S0149-2918(17)X0008-8
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Review of Long-lasting Insulins [Reviewed earlier]
Complexity November/December 2016 Volume 21, Issue S2 Pages 1–642 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cplx.v21.S2/issuetoc [Reviewed earlier]
Conflict and Health http://www.conflictandhealth.com/ [Accessed 30 September 2017] [No digest content identified]
Contemporary Clinical Trials Volume 60, Pages 1-126 (September 2017) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/15517144/60?sdc=1 [Reviewed earlier]
Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases October 2017 - Volume 30 - Issue 5 http://journals.lww.com/co-infectiousdiseases/pages/currenttoc.aspx [Reviewed earlier]
Developing World Bioethics August 2017 Volume 17, Issue 2 Pages 61–140 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dewb.2017.17.issue-2/issuetoc [Reviewed earlier]
Development in Practice Volume 27, Issue 7 http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/cdip20/current Article From rhetoric to reality: an NGO’s challenge for reaching the furthest behind Andrew C. Stanley, Dennis Willms, Corinne Schuster-Wallace & Susan Watt Pages: 913-926 Published online: 25 Sep 2017 ABSTRACT The guiding principle of Agenda 2030 is the commitment to “leave no one behind”. However, as the Millennium Development Goals experience has demonstrated, there remains a “rhetoric- implementation gap” where local stakeholders struggle to realistically respond to policies formulated at the global level. This article proposes a way forward for NGOs seeking to translate the rhetoric of Agenda 2030 into reality. It presents an integrated and multi-sectoral approach to meet the challenges of an NGO working to ameliorate the basic needs of women who are affected by HIV/AIDS and limited WaSH provisions in the impoverished rural community of Lyantonde, Uganda.
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Article Commercialising smallholder agricultural production in Lao People’s Democratic Republic Kim Alexander, Peter Case, Michael Jones & John Connell Pages: 965-980 Published online: 25 Sep 2017
Article The effect of logistic services on the watermelon value chain in Tanzania Victoria Makuya, Zenna Mpenda & Daniel Ndyetabula Pages: 994-1005 Published online: 25 Sep 2017
Development Policy Review September 2017 Volume 35, Issue 5 Pages 599–720 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dpr.2017.35.issue-5/issuetoc [Reviewed earlier]
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Volume 12, Issue 8, 2017 http://informahealthcare.com/toc/idt/current [Reviewed earlier]
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness Volume 11 - Issue 4 - August 2017 https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/disaster-medicine-and-public-health- preparedness/latest-issue [Reviewed earlier]
Disasters October 2017 Volume 41, Issue 4 Pages 629–851 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/disa.2017.41.issue-4/issuetoc [Reviewed earlier]
EMBO Reports 01 September 2017; volume 18, issue 9 http://embor.embopress.org/content/18/9?current-issue=y [Reviewed earlier]
Emergency Medicine Journal September 2017 - Volume 34 - 9 http://emj.bmj.com/content/current [Reviewed earlier]
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Emerging Infectious Diseases Volume 23, Number 9—September 2017 http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/ [New issue; No digest content identified]
Epidemics Volume 20, Pages 1-102 (September 2017) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/17554365 [Reviewed earlier]
End of Life Journal 2016, Volume 7, Issue 1 http://eolj.bmj.com/content/current [Reviewed earlier]
Epidemiology and Infection Volume 145 - Issue 13 - October 2017 https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/epidemiology-and-infection/latest-issue [New issue; No digest content identified]
Ethics & International Affairs Summer 2017 (Issue 31.2) https://www.ethicsandinternationalaffairs.org/2017/summer-2017-issue-31-2/ [Reviewed earlier]
The European Journal of Public Health Volume 27, Issue 4, 1 August 2017 https://academic.oup.com/eurpub/issue/27/4 [Reviewed earlier]
Food Policy Volume 71, Pages 1-142 (August 2017) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03069192/71?sdc=1 [Reviewed earlier]
Food Security Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2017 https://link.springer.com/journal/12571/9/4/page/1 [Reviewed earlier]
Forum for Development Studies Volume 44, Issue 2, 2017
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Genocide Studies International Vol. 10, No. 2, Fall 2016 http://www.utpjournals.press/toc/gsi/10/2 Non-State Aspects of Genocide [Reviewed earlier]
Geoheritage Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2017 http://link.springer.com/journal/12371/9/2/page/1 [Reviewed earlier]
Global Health Action Volume 10, 2017 – Issue 1 [In Progress] http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/zgha20/10/1?nav=tocList [Reviewed earlier]
Global Health: Science and Practice (GHSP) September 2017 | Volume 5 | Number 3 http://www.ghspjournal.org/content/current EDITORIALS Open Access Maternal Death Surveillance and Response: A Tall Order for Effectiveness in Resource- Poor Settings Marge Koblinsky Global Health: Science and Practice September 2017, 5(3):333-337; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-17-00308 Most countries with high maternal (and newborn) mortality have very limited resources, overstretched health workers, and relatively weak systems and governance. To make important progress in reducing mortality, therefore, they need to carefully prioritize where to invest effort and funds. Given the demanding requirements to effectively implement the maternal death surveillance and response (MDSR) approach, in many settings it makes more sense to focus effort on the known drivers of high mortality, e.g., reducing geographic, financial, and systems barriers to lifesaving maternal and newborn care.
Original Articles Upgrading Supply Chain Management Systems to Improve Availability of Medicines in Tanzania: Evaluation of Performance and Cost Effects Marasi Mwencha, James E Rosen, Cary Spisak, Noel Watson, Noela Kisoka and Happiness Mberesero Global Health: Science and Practice September 2017, 5(3):399-411; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-16-00395 Investments in a national logistics management unit and electronic logistics management information system resulted in better data use and improvements in some, but not all, management practices. After 1 year, key improvements included reduced stock-out rates, stock-
Navigation to Main Sections: :: Week in Review :: Key Agency/IGO/Governments Watch :: INGO/Consortia/Joint Initiatives Watch::: Foundation/Major Donor Watch :: Journal Watch out duration, and expiry rates. Although the upgraded systems were not inexpensive, they contributed to greater system efficiency and generated modest savings that defrayed much of the investment and maintenance costs.
Community-Based Noncommunicable Disease Care for Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Stephen Sethi, Rebecka Jonsson, Rony Skaff and Frank Tyler Global Health: Science and Practice September 2017, 5(3):495-506; https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-17-00043 The high prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) among Syrian refugees in Lebanon required a shift in the humanitarian response, from direct care provided through mobile medical clinics to community-based primary health care and health promotion provided through trained refugee outreach volunteers (ROVs). During the first 2 months after training, these ROVs conducted 753 blood pressure monitoring visits and 657 blood glucose checks; monitored medication adherence among 387 patients with NCDs; referred 293 refugees to the local primary health care facility for additional care; and provided 346 targeted health education messages.
Global Public Health Volume 12, 2017 Issue 11 http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rgph20/current [Reviewed earlier]
Globalization and Health http://www.globalizationandhealth.com/ [Accessed 30 September 2017] Review Refugees, asylum-seekers and undocumented migrants and the experience of parenthood: a synthesis of the qualitative literature To synthesize the recent qualitative literature and identify the integrative themes describing the parenthood experiences of refugees, asylum-seekers and undocumented migrants. Lisa Merry, Sandra Pelaez and Nancy C. Edwards Published on: 19 September 2017
Health Affairs September 2017; Volume 36, Issue 9 http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/current Issue Focus: Market Concentration [Reviewed earlier]
Health and Human Rights Volume 19, Issue 1, June 2017 http://www.hhrjournal.org/ [Reviewed earlier]
Health Economics, Policy and Law Volume 12 - Issue 4 - October 2017 https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/health-economics-policy-and-law/latest-issue
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SPECIAL ISSUE: Healthcare and Health Innovation in Europe: Regulating for public benefit or for commercial profit? [Reviewed earlier]
Health Policy and Planning Volume 32, Issue 7 September 2017 http://heapol.oxfordjournals.org/content/current [Reviewed earlier]
Health Research Policy and Systems http://www.health-policy-systems.com/content [Accessed 30 September 2017] Research The cost structure of routine infant immunization services: a systematic analysis of six countries Fangli Geng; Christian Suharlim; Logan Brenzel; Stephen C Resch; Nicolas A Menzies Health Policy and Planning, Volume 32, Issue 8, 1 October 2017, Pages 1174–1184, https://doi.org/10.1093/heapol/czx067 Abstract Little information exists on the cost structure of routine infant immunization services in low- and middle-income settings. Using a unique dataset of routine infant immunization costs from six countries, we estimated how costs were distributed across budget categories and programmatic activities, and investigated how the cost structure of immunization sites varied by country and site characteristics. The EPIC study collected data on routine infant immunization costs from 319 sites in Benin, Ghana, Honduras, Moldova, Uganda, Zambia, using a standardized approach. For each country, we estimated the economic costs of infant immunization by administrative level, budget category, and programmatic activity from a programme perspective. We used regression models to describe how costs within each category were related to site operating characteristics and efficiency level. Site-level costs (incl. vaccines) represented 77–93% of national routine infant immunization costs. Labour and vaccine costs comprised 14–69% and 13–69% of site-level cost, respectively. The majority of site-level resources were devoted to service provision (facility-based or outreach), comprising 48–78% of site-level costs across the six countries. Based on the regression analyses, sites with the highest service volume had a greater proportion of costs devoted to vaccines, with vaccine costs per dose relatively unaffected by service volume but non- vaccine costs substantially lower with higher service volume. Across all countries, more efficient sites (compared with sites with similar characteristics) had a lower cost share devoted to labour. The cost structure of immunization services varied substantially between countries and across sites within each country, and was related to site characteristics. The substantial variation observed in this sample suggests differences in operating model for otherwise similar sites, and further understanding of these differences could reveal approaches to improve efficiency and performance of immunization sites.
Human Rights Quarterly Volume 39, Number 3, August 2017 http://muse.jhu.edu/issue/36740 [Reviewed earlier]
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Humanitarian Exchange Magazine http://odihpn.org/magazine/the-humanitarian-consequences-of-violence-in-central-america/ Number 69 June 2017 The humanitarian consequences of violence in Central America [Reviewed earlier]
IDRiM Journal Vol 7, No 1 (2017) http://idrimjournal.com/index.php/idrim/issue/view/17 [Reviewed earlier]
Infectious Agents and Cancer http://www.infectagentscancer.com/content [Accessed 30 September 2017] [No new digest content identified]
Infectious Diseases of Poverty http://www.idpjournal.com/content [Accessed 30 September 2017] Opinion Neglected tropical diseases: exploring long term practical approaches to achieve sustainable disease elimination and beyond Giuseppina Ortu and Oliver Williams Published on: 27 September 2017 Abstract Background Remarkable progress has been made in the fight against neglected tropical diseases, but new challenges have emerged. Innovative diagnostics, better drugs and new insecticides are often identified as the priority; however, access to these new tools may not be sufficient to achieve and sustain disease elimination, if certain challenges and priorities are not considered. Main body The authors summarise key operational challenges, and based on these, identify two major priorities: strengthening the capacity of the primary health care health system in correctly diagnosing and managing neglected tropical diseases; and establishing an effective disease surveillance process. Five steps are proposed as concrete actions to build an effective primary health care service for neglected tropical diseases, and a health management information system capable of accurately reporting these diseases. Community engagement and formalization of community health workers role are proposed as essential components of these steps. Shift of financial support from disease oriented programmes to disease integrated interventions, improved access to international guidelines for primary health care staff, and availability of donated drugs in health care structures are also suggested as key elements of the proposed process. Conclusion The authors conclude that failure to address these priorities now may lead to further challenges on the long path towards neglected tropical disease elimination and beyond.
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International Health Volume 9, Issue 5, 1 September 2017 http://inthealth.oxfordjournals.org/content/current [Reviewed earlier]
International Human Rights Law Review Volume 6, Issue 1, 2017 http://booksandjournals.brillonline.com/content/journals/22131035/6/1 [Reviewed earlier]
International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Vol 4, No 10 (2017) October 2017 http://www.ijcmph.com/index.php/ijcmph/issue/view/31 Original Research Articles Assessment of immunization services at immunization sessions under Ghatnandur PHC area in Beed district Shashikant Shivajirao Salunke, Poonam Vijay Sancheti DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174228
Awareness and attitudes of mothers towards new vaccines in the childhood vaccination programme in delhi state: a cross sectional study Reema Mukherjee, Manisha Arora, Atul Kotwal, Poonam Hooda DOI: 10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174264
International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction Volume 24, Pages 1-568 (September 2017) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/22124209/24?sdc=1 Review Article Facility location optimization model for emergency humanitarian logistics Pages 485-498 Chawis Boonmee, Mikiharu Arimura, Takumi Asada
Scientific Articles Adaptive multi-agent relief assessment and emergency response Original Research Article Pages 12-23 Ali Nadi, Ali Edrisi
An enhanced reverse auction framework for relief procurement management Original Research Article Pages 66-80 Iman Shokr, S. Ali Torabi
Exploring the institutional determinants of risk governance: A comparative approach across nations Original Research Article Pages 135-143 Wei Zuo, Wei Zhu, Fei Wang, Jiuchang Wei, Alexander Bondar
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Mobile applications in crisis informatics literature: A systematic review Original Research Article Pages 297-311 Marion Lara Tan, Raj Prasanna, Kristin Stock, Emma Hudson-Doyle, Graham Leonard, David Johnston
International Journal of Epidemiology Volume 46, Issue 4, 1 August 2017 http://ije.oxfordjournals.org/content/current [Reviewed earlier]
International Journal of Heritage Studies Volume 23, Issue 10, 2017 http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rjhs20/current [Reviewed earlier]
International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare Vol. 10 Issue: 3 2017 http://www.emeraldinsight.com/toc/ijhrh/10/3 Special Issue: Physical and mental health in children and young people: two sides of the same coin Editor(s): Lee Hudson and Deborah Christie [Reviewed earlier]
International Journal of Infectious Diseases October 2017 Volume 63, p1-100 http://www.ijidonline.com/issue/S1201-9712(17)X0010-6 Reviews Utility and potential of rapid epidemic intelligence from internet-based sources S.J. Yan, A.A. Chughtai, C.R. Macintyre p77–87 Published online: July 29, 2017
International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology Volume 24, 2017 - Issue 5 http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tsdw20/current Issue Focus: Development and environment: the case study of coal-fired power plants in Inner Mongolia [Reviewed earlier]
International Migration Review Fall 2017 Volume 51, Issue 3 Pages 565–820, e33–e49 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/imre.2017.51.issue-3/issuetoc [New issue; No digest content identified]
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JAMA September 26, 2017, Vol 318, No. 12, Pages 1083-1198 http://jama.jamanetwork.com/issue.aspx Viewpoint Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship: The Priority Antimicrobial Value and Entry (PAVE) Award Gregory W. Daniel, PhD, MPH; Monika Schneider, PhD; Mark B. McClellan, MD, PhD JAMA. 2017;318(12):1103-1104. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.10164 This Viewpoint describes the Priority Antimicrobial Value and Entry (PAVE) award, which has been proposed to address the problem of antimicrobial-resistant infections using limited public funds to shift to value-based payment for new, high-priority antimicrobial drugs.
JAMA Pediatrics September 2017, Vol 171, No. 9, Pages 823-924 http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/issue.aspx [Reviewed earlier]
JBI Database of Systematic Review and Implementation Reports September 2017 - Volume 15 - Issue 9 http://journals.lww.com/jbisrir/Pages/currenttoc.aspx [Reviewed earlier]
Journal of Community Health Volume 42, Issue 5, October 2017 https://link.springer.com/journal/10900/42/5/page/1 [Reviewed earlier]
Journal of Cultural Heritage Volume 27, Pages 1-196 (October 2017) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/12962074?sdc=1 Original articles Is UNESCO World Heritage recognition a blessing or burden? Evidence from developing Asian countries Original Research Article Pages 1-9 Josephine Caust, Marilena Vecco
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Traditional earthquake resistant techniques for vernacular architecture and local seismic cultures: A literature review Review Article Pages 181-196 Javier Ortega, Graça Vasconcelos, Hugo Rodrigues, Mariana Correia, Paulo B. Lourenço
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Journal of Development Economics Volume 128, Pages 1-80 (September 2017) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03043878/128?sdc=1 [Reviewed earlier]
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Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved (JHCPU) Volume 28, Number 3, August 2017 https://muse.jhu.edu/issue/36769 [Reviewed earlier]
Journal of Human Trafficking Volume 3, Issue 2, 2017
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Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies Volume 15, Issue 3, 2017 http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wimm20/current Statelessness, Irregularity, and Protection in Southeast Asia Introduction to the Special Issue [Reviewed earlier]
Journal of Infectious Diseases Volume 216, Issue 6 15 September 2017 https://academic.oup.com/jid/issue [Reviewed earlier]
Journal of International Development August 2017 Volume 29, Issue 6 Pages 679–854 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jid.v29.6/issuetoc [Reviewed earlier]
Journal of Medical Ethics October 2017 - Volume 43 - 10 http://jme.bmj.com/content/current Editorials Antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship programmes: benefiting the patient or the population? Alberto Giubilini
Why health services research needs bioethics Lucy Frith
Commentaries Vulnerability of pregnant women in clinical research Free Indira S E van der Zande, Rieke van der Graaf, Martijn A Oudijk, Johannes J M van Delden
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Pregnant women should not be categorised as a ‘vulnerable population’ in biomedical research studies: ending a vicious cycle of ‘vulnerability’ Carleigh B Krubiner, Ruth R Faden
Journal of Medical Internet Research Vol 19, No 9 (2017): September http://www.jmir.org/2017/9 [Reviewed earlier]
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Journal of Public Health Policy Volume 38, Issue 3, August 2017 https://link.springer.com/journal/41271/38/3/page/1 [Reviewed earlier]
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Journal of Travel Medicine Volume 24, Issue 5, 1 September 2017 https://academic.oup.com/jtm/issue/24/5 [Reviewed earlier]
The Lancet Sep 30, 2017 Volume 390 Number 10102 p1563-1622 e23 http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/issue/current [New issue; No digest content identified]
Lancet Global Health Sep 2017 Volume 5 Number 9 e838-e947 http://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/issue/current Articles Early antenatal care visit: a systematic analysis of regional and global levels and trends of coverage from 1990 to 2013 Ann-Beth Moller, Max Petzold, Doris Chou, Lale Say
Articles Effect of counselling on health-care-seeking behaviours and rabies vaccination adherence after dog bites in Haiti, 2014–15: a retrospective follow-up survey Melissa Dominique Etheart, Maxwell Kligerman, Pierre Dilius Augustin, Jesse D Blanton, Benjamin Monroe, Ludder Fleurinord, Max Millien, Kelly Crowdis, Natael Fenelon, Ryan MacLaren Wallace
Lancet Infectious Diseases Oct 2017 Volume 17 Number 10 p1003-1098 e306-e333 http://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/issue/current Editorial Vaccine against Zika virus must remain a priority The Lancet Infectious Diseases
Comment Oral cholera vaccines: exploring the farrago of evidence Suman Kanungo, Pranab Chatterjee 1012 Open Access Summary The development of a cheap and effective oral cholera vaccine (OCV) is a remarkable achievement in the field of cholera prevention. A meta-analysis on the efficacy and effectiveness of OCVs by Qifang Bi and colleagues1 updates the estimates of the 2011 Cochrane review.2 Their analysis includes additional studies published since 2011, yet provides estimates that are almost the same.
The debate about the low efficacy of OCVs in children aged younger than 5 years has continued to dominate the policy discourse in endemic countries such as India, where children are the main target of immunisation programmes. Older estimates identified children younger than 5 years to
Navigation to Main Sections: :: Week in Review :: Key Agency/IGO/Governments Watch :: INGO/Consortia/Joint Initiatives Watch::: Foundation/Major Donor Watch :: Journal Watch be at a disproportionately higher risk of cholera than other age groups;3 however, updated estimates have shown that making robust assertions in the absence of accurate age-specific morbidity and mortality data is difficult.4 This uncertainty has further contributed to a policy-level hesitancy in adopting OCVs for widespread use in endemic countries. Crucially, more accurate estimates of cholera burden should be established to enable programmatic implementation of OCVs, and the reasons for poor immune responses to OCVs in children need to be understood. Furthermore, we propose that the extent of herd protection offered by OCVs should be established, especially in children, if a targeted vaccination policy covering all age groups is endorsed for highly endemic hotspots.5
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) interventions are considered to be the best method of cholera control, but gaps have been shown in the knowledge about which interventions work best.6 In our experience, in-house contamination of water remains a major problem, which sometimes persists despite efficient programmatic implementation of WaSH strategies.7 Trials in India have shown similar problems, and a rural sanitation programme failed to show evidence of prevention of diarrhoea and soil-transmitted helminth infections or reduction in faecal contamination of water sources.8, 9, 10
Modelling studies have suggested that in areas with poor sanitation, isolated efforts for water quality improvement are likely to be met with low success.11 Further, considering the high endemicity of cholera in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), single-pathway interventions are likely to be inadequate in the control of diarrhoeal diseases, and cholera in particular because of environmental persistence of vibrios, which might not be eradicated even with stringent implementation of such interventions.11 Besides, deploying adequate WaSH interventions takes time because it involves significant investment in infrastructural improvements and behavioural changes. Keeping these issues in mind, cheap and effective OCVs emerge as a viable option to keep cholera at bay, reducing morbidity and mortality, while the definitive WaSH interventions are identified and rolled out. The successful expansion of the Swachh Bharat (Clean India) mission in India provides a governance-driven model of sanitation and hygiene promotion that can be replicated in other LMICs; however, its effectiveness in reducing numbers of cases and deaths from cholera or diarrhoeal diseases needs to be systematically studied.
Although cholera outbreaks in areas of political and civil unrest are a major concern, strategies to mitigate the risks have been poorly studied. Mortality and morbidity from cholera in complex emergencies remains high. A systematic review showed that the evidence on the effectiveness of WaSH interventions in times of humanitarian crises is scarce and of poor quality.12 Only point-of- use interventions and safe water storage were effective measures in reducing diarrhoea incidence.12 By contrast, a single-dose regimen was an effective strategy to combat a cholera outbreak in South Sudan and an endemic focus in Bangladesh.13, 14
The creation of an OCV stockpile, and the commitment of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to support vaccination of emergency and endemic areas of cholera activity, provides a cost-effective method by which countries can access vaccines as they work towards universal deployment of adequate WaSH facilities. In our opinion, a balanced public health policy needs to be in place, in which OCVs are used as a synergistic tool for cholera control, while the most efficient, cost-effective, and locally feasible, acceptable, and relevant WaSH interventions are identified and deployed. Given that even in endemic countries, cholera is a public health menace only in specific regions, with multiple local factors contributing to disease epidemiology, health policies need to be customised to fit the local contexts, eschewing one-size-fits all approaches. [References at article title link]
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Maternal and Child Health Journal Volume 21, Issue 10, October 2017 https://link.springer.com/journal/10995/21/10/page/1 From the Field Effects of a 2014 Statewide Policy Change on Cash-Value Voucher Redemptions for Fruits/Vegetables Among Participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Janice O. Okeke, Ruwani M. Ekanayake…
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The Milbank Quarterly A Multidisciplinary Journal of Population Health and Health Policy June 2017 Volume 95, Issue 2 Pages 213–446 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/milq.2017.95.issue-2/issuetoc [Reviewed earlier]
Nature Volume 549 Number 7673 pp432-558 28 September 2017 http://www.nature.com/nature/current_issue.html Editorials Steps towards transparency in research publishing As research and editorial processes become increasingly open, scientists and editors need to be proactive but also alert to risks.
Nature Medicine September 2017, Volume 23 No 9 pp1005-1111 http://www.nature.com/nm/journal/v23/n9/index.html [Reviewed earlier]
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New England Journal of Medicine September 28, 2017 Vol. 377 No. 13 http://www.nejm.org/toc/nejm/medical-journal Special Report Investing in Global Health for Our Future Victor Dzau, M.D., Valentin Fuster, M.D., Ph.D., Jendayi Frazer, Ph.D., and Megan Snair, M.P.H. N Engl J Med 2017; 377:1292-1296 September 28, 2017 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMsr1707974 [Initial text] With connectedness among countries increasing, the United States exists in a highly interdependent world. All countries are now vulnerable to the ever-present threats of infectious disease outbreaks and epidemics, as well as the continuous challenges of malaria, tuberculosis, and human immunodeficiency virus–acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV–AIDS). Furthermore, the increasing prevalence of chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) has negatively affected global health and economies, compromising societal gains in life expectancy, productivity, and overall quality of life.1 In addition to resulting in the loss of lives, these disease burdens can stall the progress of a country’s development and significantly affect its ability to become a strong trading partner or a business or travel destination. Human capital clearly contributes substantially to economic growth, and it follows that having a healthy population is critical for economic prosperity. For all these reasons, the health of other countries has a great influence on the health, security, economy, and well-being of the United States. At the same time, interdependency brings opportunities for shared innovation and universal purpose in response to similar disease burdens across countries…
Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly Volume 46, Issue 5, October 2017 http://nvs.sagepub.com/content/current [Reviewed earlier]
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Pediatrics September 2017, VOLUME 140 / ISSUE 3 http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/140/3?current-issue=y [Reviewed earlier]
PharmacoEconomics Volume 35, Issue 9, September 2017 https://link.springer.com/journal/40273/35/9/page/1 [Reviewed earlier]
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PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases http://www.plosntds.org/ (Accessed 30 September 2017) Editorial Global surgery and the neglected tropical diseases Vivek Karun, Peter J. Hotez, Todd K. Rosengart | published 28 Sep 2017 PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0005563
Research Article How much will it cost to eradicate lymphatic filariasis? An analysis of the financial and economic costs of intensified efforts against lymphatic filariasis Randee J. Kastner, Elisa Sicuri, Christopher M. Stone, Gabriel Matwale, Ambrose Onapa, Fabrizio Tediosi | published 26 Sep 2017 PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0005934
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Prehospital & Disaster Medicine Volume 32 - Issue 5 - October 2017 https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/prehospital-and-disaster-medicine/latest-issue Editorial The Revised International Guidelines for Ethical Health-Related Human Research Samuel J. Stratton
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Original Research Categorization and Analysis of Disaster Health Publications: An Inventory Marvin L. Birnbaum, Sowmya Adibhatla, Olivia Dudek, Jessica Ramsel-Miller https://doi.org/10.1017/S1049023X17006525 Published online: 31 May 2017, pp. 473-482
Disaster Metrics: A Comprehensive Framework for Disaster Evaluation Typologies Diana F. Wong, Caroline Spencer, Lee Boyd, Frederick M. Burkle, Frank Archer https://doi.org/10.1017/S1049023X17006471 Published online: 08 May 2017, pp. 501-514
Preventive Medicine Volume 101, Pages 1-238 (August 2017) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00917435/101?sdc=1 Review Article A systematic review of peer-supported interventions for health promotion and disease prevention Pages 156-170 Rajeev Ramchand, Sangeeta C. Ahluwalia, Lea Xenakis, Eric Apaydin, Laura Raaen, Geoffrey Grimm
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Public Health Ethics Volume 10, Issue 2 July 2017 http://phe.oxfordjournals.org/content/current Symposium on Daniel Hausman's Valuing Health: Well-Being, Freedom and Suffering [Reviewed earlier]
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Reproductive Health http://www.reproductive-health-journal.com/content [Accessed 30 September 2017] Review Provider and lay perspectives on intra-uterine contraception: a global review Marina A. S. Daniele, John Cleland, Lenka Benova and Moazzam Ali Published on: 26 September 2017
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Risk Analysis September 2017 Volume 37, Issue 9 Pages 1629–1798 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/risa.2017.37.issue-9/issuetoc [Reviewed earlier]
Risk Management and Healthcare Policy Volume 10, 2017 https://www.dovepress.com/risk-management-and-healthcare-policy-archive56 [Reviewed earlier]
Science 29 September 2017 Vol 357, Issue 6358 http://www.sciencemag.org/current.dtl Feature The preprint dilemma By Jocelyn Kaiser Science29 Sep 2017 : 1344-1349 Full Access Biologists are posting unreviewed papers in record numbers. Here's a survival guide.
Policy Forum Reducing antimicrobial use in food animals By Thomas P. Van Boeckel, Emma E. Glennon, Dora Chen, Marius Gilbert, Timothy P. Robinson, Bryan T Grenfell, Simon A. Levin, Sebastian Bonhoeffer, Ramanan Laxminarayan Science29 Sep 2017 : 1350-1352 Open Access CCBY Consider user fees and regulatory caps on veterinary use
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Volume 189, Pages 1-170 (September 2017) http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02779536/189?sdc=1 [Reviewed earlier]
Stability: International Journal of Security & Development http://www.stabilityjournal.org/articles [accessed 30 September 2017] Research Article Islamist Violent Extremism: A New Form of Conflict or Business as Usual? Andrew Glazzard, Sasha Jesperson, Thomas Maguire, Emily Winterbotham 28 Sep 2017
Research Article Categorization of States Beyond Strong and Weak Peter Tikuisis, David Carment 28 Sep 2017
Research Article The Crime-Conflict Nexus and the Civil War in Syria Christina Steenkamp 28 Sep 2017
Stanford Social Innovation Review Fall 2017 Volume 15, Number 4 https://ssir.org/issue/fall_2017 The B Corp movement has played a critical role in promoting socially responsible businesses. As positive as the movement has been, it has fallen short when it comes to ensuring that these same businesses make human rights a top priority. Read an in-depth analysis of this topic in our Fall 2017 issue’s cover story, “Do Benefit Corporations Respect Human Rights?,” written by Joanne Bauer and Elizabeth Unlas.
Sustainability Volume 9, Issue 6 (June 2017) http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/6 [Reviewed earlier]
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Travel Medicine and Infectious Diseases July-August, 2017 vVolume 18 http://www.travelmedicinejournal.com/ [Reviewed earlier]
Tropical Medicine & International Health September 2017 Volume 22, Issue 9 Pages 1053–1203 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/tmi.2017.22.issue-9/issuetoc [Reviewed earlier]
UN Chronicle Volume LIV Nos. 1 & 2 2017 http://unchronicle.un.org/ May 2017 Our Ocean, Our World Under the theme “Our Ocean, Our World”, this special double issue of the UN Chronicle explores many of the problems facing the marine ecosystem, with articles by experts and eminent personalities actively engaged in finding solutions. The issue was planned in support of the Ocean Conference (New York, 5-9 June 2017) and Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies An International Interdisciplinary Journal for Research, Policy and Care Volume 12, Issue 4, 2017 http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rvch20/current [Reviewed earlier]
World Heritage Review n°84 - July 2017 http://whc.unesco.org/en/review/84/ Special Issue - World Heritage in Poland This year, the World Heritage Committee will meet for its 41st session in the World Heritage site of the Historic Centre of Kraków. We are very pleased to be hosted by Poland, an early supporter of the World Heritage Convention whose experts even participated in the drafting of the Convention itself. Poland’s heritage sites represent many aspects of World Heritage: a diversity of values, a rich history, and transboundary cooperation, among others. In this issue, we will discover an overview of the architectural landscape of Poland, as well as the evolution of the protection of heritage in the country, from the early interest in preserving heritage to the rise of the community movement for protecting sites in the 19th century, and involvement of Polish experts in various international efforts such the drafting of the Venice Charter, and the formation of ICOMOS and of the International Committee of the Blue Shield (ICBS)…
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