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Harvard University
HARVARD UNIVERSITY ROBERT AND RENÉE BELFER CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 2000-2001 ANNUAL REPORT 2 Robert and Renée Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs 2000-2001 Annual Report Director’s Foreword 5 Overview From the Executive Director 7 Environment and Natural Resources Program TABLE 8 OF Harvard Information Infrastructure Project 52 CONTENTS International Security Program 71 Science, Technology and Public Policy Program 109 Strengthening Democratic Institutions Project 155 WPF Program on Intrastate Conflict, Conflict Prevention, and Conflict Resolution 177 Events 188 Publications 219 Biographies 241 Robert and Renée Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs 3 2000-2001 Annual Report 4 Robert and Renée Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs 2000-2001 Annual Report Director’s Foreword —————————————♦ For the hub of the John F. Kennedy School’s research, teaching, and training in international security affairs, environmental and resource issues, conflict prevention and resolution, and science and technology policy, the first academic year of the new century has been bracing. According to our mission statement, The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs strives to provide leadership in advancing policy-relevant knowledge about the most important challenges of international security and other critical issues where science, technology, and international affairs intersect. BCSIA’s leadership begins with the recognition of science and technology as driving forces transforming threats and opportunities in international affairs. The Center integrates insights of social scientists, technologists, and practitioners with experience in government, diplomacy, the military, and business to address critical issues. BCSIA involvement in both the Republican and Democratic campaigns. BCSIA was privileged to have senior advisors in both camps in one of the most unforgettable American elections in recent memory. -
Agricultural Biotechnologies in Developing Countries: Capacity
Agricultural Biotechnologies in Developing Countries Capacity Building S.K.Sopory March 2, 2010 New Delhi Component The major Challenge: food security for ever increasing population under global climate changes ?? The Crop Agriculture Technology 2,000 BC Domestication and Selection Selective Cross breeding Mutagenesis and selection Tissue culture Technology Cell culture Somaclonal variation Embryo rescue, wild hybridization Polyembryogenesis Anther culture - homozygous lines Recombinant DNA Technology Marker assisted selection Genomics, Bioinformatics Transgenics 2010 Knowledge Revolution: in plant biology ( mostly in the developed world) Knowledge Generation Plant molecular biology: genes and their functions genomics and epigenomics; microRNAs System biology: protein-protein interactions Plant responses to environment Plant –pathogen interactions Identifying QTLs/ markers for complex agricultural traits Knowledege Applications and Management Marker Assisted Breeding Developing safe GM technology: virus/insect resistance Capacity building required for: 1. Preparing the mind for the future: Students : Pre-degree/degree courses Integrated teaching and practical training 2. Researchers: to upgrade their training for new technology for suitable applications in their programs 3. Mid-career Teachers: to spread the education 4. Regulatory bodies and policy makers New Generation Agricultural Biotechnologist: Knowledge of basic biology or Ecosystem and biodiversity genome biology, plant breeding soil , water, energy Biosafety, Bioethics, IPR Translational Research Needs of farmers/consumers Graduate/undergraduate training should ensure that the learner…….. 1. Understand science and research process 2. Ability to read primary literature 3. Understand how knowledge is constructed 4. Ability to analyze data 5. Interpretation of results 6. Readiness for research 7. Learning lab techniques 8. Tolerance for obstacles 9. Work independently 10. Learning ethical conduct 11. -
Observation of the Presidential Election in the Russian Federation (4 March 2012)
Parliamentary Assembly Assemblée parlementaire http://assembly.coe.int Doc. 12903 23 April 2012 Observation of the presidential election in the Russian Federation (4 March 2012) Election observation report Ad hoc Committee of the Bureau Rapporteur: Mr Tiny KOX, Netherlands, Group of the Unified European Left Contents Page 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 1 2. Political and legal context ....................................................................................................................... 2 3. Election administration and voter and candidate registration .................................................................3 4. The campaign period and the media environment.................................................................................. 4 5. Complaints and appeals ......................................................................................................................... 5 6. Election day ............................................................................................................................................ 5 7. Conclusions ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Appendix 1 – Composition of the ad hoc committee.................................................................................... 8 Appendix 2 – Programme of the pre-electoral mission (Moscow, -
European Science Review
European science review № 11–12 2014 November-December «East West» Association for Advanced Studies and Higher Education GmbH Vienna 2014 European Sciences review Scientific journal № 11–12 2014 (November-December) ISSN 2310-5577 Editor-in-chief Lucas Koenig, Austria Consulting editors Uwe Eisenberg, Austria Minik Olsen, Sweden International editorial board Melinda Boros, Hungary Miroslavka Murkovič, Slovenia Jana Ilyna, Russia Wu Pan, China Dragan Novak, Croatia Bondarenko Natalia, Russia Dirk Eggers, Germany Yashkova Tatiana, Russia Proofreading Kristin Theissen Cover design Andreas Vogel Additional design Stephan Friedman Editorial office European Science Review “East West” Association for Advanced Studies and Higher Education GmbH, Am Gestade 1 1010 Vienna, Austria Email: [email protected] Homepage: www.ew-a.org European Science Review is an international, German/English/Russian language, peer-reviewed journal. It is published bimonthly with circulation of 1000 copies. The decisive criterion for accepting a manuscript for publication is scientific quality. All research articles published in this jour- nal have undergone a rigorous peer review. Based on initial screening by the editors, each paper is anonymized and reviewed by at least two anonymous referees. Recommending the articles for publishing, the reviewers confirm that in their opinion the submitted article contains important or new scientific results. Instructions for authors Full instructions for manuscript preparation and submission can be found through the “East West” Association GmbH home page at: http://www.ew-a.org. Material disclaimer The opinions expressed in the conference proceedings do not necessarily reflect those of the «East West» Association for Advanced Studies and Higher Education GmbH, the editor, the editorial board, or the organization to which the authors are affiliated. -
OON31.P65 19.01.04, 14:04 1 Cyan
OON31.p65 1 19.01.04, 14:04 Cyan Visit of the UNESCO Director-General, Ko¿tiro Matsuura, to Russia The UNESCO Director- Art in the presence of minis- General visited the Russian ters, including ;irst Deputy ;ederation for the second Prime-Minister of R;, Ms. time 2526 November 2003 Karelova, Minister of ;oreign on the invitation of the Pres- Affairs, Mr. Ivanov, Minister ident of the Russian ;eder- of Culture, Mr. Shvydkoy, as ation, Mr. Vladimir Putin. well as Chairperson of the The programme of the visit Commission of the Russian included a meeting of Mr. ;ederation for UNESCO, Matsuura with Mr. Putin, Mr. ;ortov, Permanent Del- the participation of the egate of the Russian ;edera- UNESCO Director-General tion to UNESCO, Mr. Kala- in the meeting of the Presi- manov, Assistant to the dential Council for Culture UNESCO Director-General and Art, a meeting with the for Culture, Mr. Bouchenaki, ;irst Deputy Prime-Minister Director of the UNESCO of the Russian ;ederation, Mr. Vladimir Putin greets Mr. Ko¿tiro Matsuura Moscow Office, Mr. Quéau, Ms. Galina Karelova, and in the Kremlin and other representatives of participation at the ceremo- the UNESCO Headquarters. ny of awarding Mr. Matsuura with After the meeting with Mr. Putin in the Opening the meeting, President the title of Honorary Professor of Kremlin Ko¿tiro Matsuura made a Moscow State University. speech at the Council for Culture and (To be continued on p. 8) Contents: UNESCO UNA Visit of the UNESCO Director-General, Students and Journalists Discuss the Present Ko¿tiro Matsuura, to Russia ..................................... -
VI Europe–Russia Economic Forum
VI Europe–Russia Economic Forum Sejm of the Republic of Poland Warsaw, Poland ST OF MAY – ST OF JUNE Under the High Patronage of Grzegorz Schetyna, Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland Organizer Publisher Foundation Institute for Eastern Studies ul. Solec 85 00–382 Warsaw Tel.: + 48 22 583 11 00 Fax: + 48 22 583 11 50 e–mail: [email protected] www.forum–ekonomiczne.pl Layout BikerStudio www.biker.wns.pl Print Flexergis Sp. z o.o. (Drukarnia BAAD) Warsaw 2011 Contents Programme . 5 Speakers. 19 List of Participants . 55 Programme Programme 6 Programme Programme 7 May 31, 2011 Registration of participants 11:30–12:15 Presentation of the Economic Forum “Russia 2010. Report on Transformation”. Political and Economic 12:15–13:30 Situation in Russia in 2010 Break 13:30–13:45 Partnership for Modernization 13:45–15:15 Lunch 15:15–16:15 Russia in 21st Century. Expectations and Projects 16:15–17:45 Coffee break 17:45–18:00 European Union and Russia: Common Values 18:00–19:30 Reception 20:00 www.economic–forum.pl www.economic–forum.pl 6 Programme Programme 7 June 1, 2011 Energy Industry. Russian Resources and European Security 09:00–10:30 NATO–EU–Russia Relations after the Lisbon Summit 09:00–10:30 Coffee break 10:30–10:45 Europe and Russia in the Global Economy: Opportunities and Threats 10:45–12:15 EU and Russia – Foreign Policy Directions 10:45–12:15 Coffee break 12:15–12:30 EU–Russia. New Perspectives for Partnership and Cooperation 12:30–14:00 Regional Cooperation. -
The Participants of the Study Week and Their Scientific Competence Are Given Below in Alphabetic Order, with Email Address of the Contributors
The participants of the Study Week and their scientific competence are given below in alphabetic order, with email address of the contributors Members of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences: Prof. em. Werner Arber • Switzerland, University of Basel: Microbiology, Evolution, [email protected] Prof. Nicola Cabibbo † • Italy, Rome, President Pontifical Academy of Sciences: Physics. H.Em. Georges Cardinal Cottier, Vatican City: Theology Prof. em. Ingo Potrykus • Switzerland, Zurich, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology: Plant Biology, Agricultural Biotechnology, [email protected] Prof. em. Peter H. Raven • USA, St. Louis, President Missouri Botanical Garden: Botany, Ecology [email protected] H.Em. Msgr. Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo • Vatican City: Chancellor Pontifical Academy of Sciences: Philosophy. Prof. Rafael Vicuña • Chile, Santiago, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile: Microbiology, Molecular Genetics. Outside Experts: Prof. em. Klaus Ammann • Switzerland, University of Berne, Botany, Vegetation Ecology, [email protected] Prof. Kym Anderson • Australia, The University of Adelaide, CEPR and World Bank: Agricultural Development Economics, International Economics, [email protected] Dr. iur. Andrew Apel • USA, Raymond, Editor in Chief of GMObelus: Law, [email protected] Prof. Roger Beachy • USA, St. Louis, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, now NIVA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Washington DC.,: Plant Pathology, Agricultural Biotechnology, [email protected] Prof. Peter Beyer • Germany, Freiburg, Albert-Ludwig University, Biochemistry, Metabolic Pathways, [email protected] Prof. Joachim von Braun • USA, Washington, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute, now University of Bonn, Center for Development Research (ZEF): Agricultural and Development Economics, [email protected] Prof. Moisés Burachik • Argentina, Buenos Aires, General Coordinator of the Biotechnology Department: Agricultural Biotechnology, Biosafety, [email protected] Prof. -
EAP Task Force
EAP Task Force Document 5 Joint Meeting of the EU Water Initiative’s EECCA Working Group and the EAP Task Force Environmental Finance and Water Networks 29 March –1 April 2005, Chisinau, Moldova Overview of Domestic and International Private Companies Operating in the Water Utilities Sector in Russian Federation Participants are invited to take note of the document and to comment on it as appropriate. ACTION REQUIRED: For information, discussion, and endorsement. TABLE OF CONTENT: USED ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS..................................................................3 PREFACE........................................................................................................................4 ANALYTICAL SUMMARY...............................................................................................6 CHAPTER 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE COMPANIES OPERATING IN UTILITIES SECTOR IN RUSSIA..................................19 CHAPTER 2. EXPERIENCE OF DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE COMPANIES IN IMPLEMENTING SPECIFIC PROJECTS......................................................................28 RUSSIAN UTILITY SYSTEMS....................................................................................................................29 ROSVODOKANAL......................................................................................................................................33 NEW URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE OF PRIKAMYE..................................................................................36 -
A N N E X E S
13255/07 Georgia v. Russia (I) A N N E X E S Annex 1 Summary of documents submitted by the applicant Government I. In their application of 27 March 2007 A. Summary of documents in English and Russian C. Summary of statements of Georgian citizens B. + D. Summary of media coverage of events II. In their observations in reply of 5 May 2008 Summary of documents in Georgian / Russian Annex 2 Summary of documents submitted by the respondent Government I. In their observations of 26 December 2007 . Summary of documents in Russian II. In their additional observations of 23 September 2008 . Summary of documents in Russian Annex 3 Report of 22 January 2007 by the monitoring committee of the Parliamentary Assembly 1 13255/07 Georgia v. Russia (I) Annex 1 I. A. Summary of the documents in English and Russian submitted by the applicant Government in their application of 27 March 2008 number Document type date 1 Summary/Translation The applicant Government submitted the Agreement between Georgia and Russia on the Terms and Rules of the temporary functioning and withdrawal of Russian Military Bases and other military facilities belonging to the Group of Russian Military Forces in Transcaucasia deployed on the Territory of Georgia. The Agreement was drawn up in Russian and Georgian and signed by both parties in Sochi, Russian Federation, on 31 March 2006. number Document type date 2 A. Council of Europe press release 6 October 2006; B. Council of the European Union press release 16-17 October 2006; C. Speech by Ms Benita Ferrero-Waldner, member 25 October 2006 of the European Commission with responsibility for and 6 March 2007 External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy D. -
PCA Case No. AA 228 in the MATTER of an ARBITRATION BEFORE a TRIBUNAL CONSTITUTED in ACCORDANCE with ARTICLE 26 of the ENERGY CH
PCA Case No. AA 228 IN THE MATTER OF AN ARBITRATION BEFORE A TRIBUNAL CONSTITUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 26 OF THE ENERGY CHARTER TREATY AND THE 1976 UNCITRAL ARBITRATION RULES - between - VETERAN PETROLEUM LIMITED (CYPRUS) - and - THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION FINAL AWARD 18 July 2014 Tribunal The Hon. L. Yves Fortier PC CC OQ QC, Chairman Dr. Charles Poncet Judge Stephen M. Schwebel Mr. Martin J. Valasek, Assistant to the Tribunal Mr. Brooks W. Daly, Secretary to the Tribunal Ms. Judith Levine, Assistant Secretary to the Tribunal Registry Permanent Court of Arbitration Representing Claimant: Representing Respondent: Professor Emmanuel Gaillard Dr. Claudia Annacker Dr. Yas Banifatemi Mr. Lawrence B. Friedman Ms. Jennifer Younan Mr. David G. Sabel SHEARMAN & STERLING LLP Mr. Matthew D. Slater Mr. William B. McGurn Mr. J. Cameron Murphy CLEARY GOTTLIEB STEEN & HAMILTON LLP Mr. Michael S. Goldberg Mr. Jay L. Alexander Dr. Johannes Koepp Mr. Alejandro A. Escobar BAKER BOTTS LLP TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF DEFINED TERMS ..................................................................................................................... xiii INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 1 I. PROCEDURAL HISTORY ................................................................................................................ 2 A. COMMENCEMENT OF THE ARBITRATION ................................................................................... 2 -
The Academic Union, Oxford and the Global Club of Leaders, Together with the ‘EBA Global’ Loyalty Programme
Socrates Almanac Socrates Almanac Publisher: Europe Business Assembly 2 Woodin’s Way Oxford OX1 1HF Tel: +44 (0) 1865 251 122 Fax: +44 (0) 1865 251 122 Website: http://www.еbaoxford.co.uк http://almanac.ebaoxford.co.uk First published in Great Britain in 2013 ISSN 2053-4736. (Online) All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, including electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the written permission of the Publisher or a license permitting restricted copying in the United Kingdom. This book may not be lent, resold, hired out or otherwise disposed of, by way of trade, in any form of binding, or cover, other than that in which it was published, without the prior consent of the Publishers. Printed and bound in Great Britain by Europe Business Assembly. The information contained in this publication has been published in good faith and the opinions expressed here are those of the authors and not of Europe Business Assembly. Europe Business Assembly cannot take responsibility for any error or misinterpretation based on this information and neither endorses any products advertised herein. References to materials used in creating this publication are included. Editor: Alica Brighton Layout designer: Alex Shus © Socrates Almanac. 2019 Contents: EBA Business Ambassadors ...........................................................................................................................4 EBA events 2018 .............................................................................................................................................9 -
Economic and Social Changes: Facts, Trends, Forecast
THE RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES INSTITUTE OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TERRITORIES OF RAS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CHANGES: FACTS, TRENDS, FORECAST 6 (24) 2012 The journal is published according to the decision of RAS economic institutions’ administration in the North-West federal district Institute of Socio-Economic and Energy Problems of the North Komi scientific centre of the Ural RAS department (Komi Republic) Institute of Economics of Karelian scientific centre of RAS (Karelia Republic) G.P. Luzin Institute of Economic Problems of Kola scientific centre of RAS (the Murmansk Oblast) Institute of Socio-Economic Development of Territories of RAS (the Vologda Oblast) and according to the decision of St. Petersburg State University of Engineering and Economics administration and other RF regions Institute of Social and Economic Research of Ufa Science Centre of RAS (Bashkortostan Republic) Institute of Economics, the Research of the Ural RAS department (the Sverdlovsk Oblast) The decision of Presidium of the Higher Attestation Commission of the Russian MES (№6/6, dated 19.02.2010) the journal is included in the list of leading scientific editions, recommended for publication of the main results of dissertations for the degree of Doctor and Candidate of Sciences. Editorial council: RAS academician V.L. Makarov (Moscow, Russia) RAS academician V.V. Ivanter (Moscow, Russia) RAS academician V.V. Okrepilov (St. Petersburg, Russia) RAS academician A.I. Tatarkin (Yekaterinburg, Russia) Belarus NAS academician P.A. Vityaz (Minsk, Belarus) Belarus NAS academician P.G. Nikitenko (Minsk, Belarus) RAS corresponding member V.N. Lazhentsev (Syktyvkar, Russia) Professor J. Sapir (Paris, France) Doctor of Economics, professor S.D.