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Officers of the Executive Board, 1946-2006
Officers of the Executive Board, 1946-2006 2006 H.E. Mr. Andrei Dapkiunas Belarus President H.E. .Mr. Roble Olhaye Djibouti Vice-Presidents H.E. Mr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury Bangladesh H.E. Mr. Ernesto Araníbar Quiroga Bolivia Mr. Dirk-Jan Nieuwenhuis Netherlands 2005 H.E. Mr. Mehdi Danesh-Yazdi Islamic Republic of Iran President H.E. Mr. Paul Badji Senegal Vice-Presidents Mr. Uladzimir A. Gerus Belarus Ms. Romy Tincopa Peru Ms. Unni Rambøll Norway 2004 President H.E. Mr. Lebohang K. Moleko Lesotho Vice-Presidents Mr. Mehdi Mirafzal Islamic Republic of Iran H.E. Mr. Vsevolod Grigore Republic of Moldova H.E.Mr. Eduardo J. Sevilla Somoza Nicaragua Ms. Diana Rivington Canada 2003 President H.E. Mr. Jenö Staehelin Switzerland Vice-Presidents H.E. Mr. Luis Gallegos Chiriboga Ecuador H.E.Mr. Roman Kirn Slovenia Mr. Salman Al-Farisi Indonesia H.E. Mr. Lebohang K. Moleko Lesotho 2002 President H.E. Mr. Andrés Franco Colombia Vice-Presidents Mr. Olivier Chave Switzerland H.E. Mr. Crispin Grey-Johnson Gambia H.E. Mr. Murari Raj Sharma Nepal Mr. Marius Ion Dragolea Romania 2001 President H.E. Mr. Movses Abelian Armenia Vice-Presidents H.E. Mr. Alounkèo Kittikhoun Lao People's Democratic Republic H.E. Mr. Andrés Franco Colombia Mr. Paul Goa Zoumanigui Guinea Ms. Jacqueline de Lacy Australia 2000 President H.E. Mr. Anwarul Karim Chowdhury Bangladesh Vice-Presidents Ms. Lala Ibrahimova Azerbaijan H.E. Mr. Alberto Salamanca Bolivia Mr. Luc Shillings Netherlands H.E. Mr. Mubarak Hussein Rahmtalla Sudan 1999 President H.E. Prof. Ibrahim A. Gambari Nigeria Vice-Presidents H.E. -
Azerbaijan on the International Arena
Administrative Department of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan P R E S I D E N T I A L L I B R A R Y Azerbaijan on the international arena Azerbaijan - UN Azerbaijan – European Union Azerbaijan - Council of Europe Azerbaijan - OSCE Azerbaijan - UNESCO Azerbaijan – OIC Azerbaijan – Guam Azerbaijan - NATO 1 Administrative Department of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan P R E S I D E N T I A L L I B R A R Y Azerbaijan on the international arena Azerbaijan has been following an independent foreign policy since gaining independence in 1991. This policy aims at the strengthening and development of the state system and the protection of the national interests of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan builds its foreign policy on the principle of respect to the international legal standards and norms, the state sovereignty and territorial integrity and the principles of nonintervention into the internal affairs. The foreign policy of Azerbaijan, adhering to these principles and speaking on behalf of the national interests targets such urgent issues as the risks and challenges to the national security and territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of the republic and the prevention of the intervention of the Republic of Armenia. The major priorities of the foreign policy of Azerbaijan are the establishment of the regional peace and stability, the implementation of large transport and cooperation projects. The attraction of the foreign capital to the implementation of different projects on the development of the country's economics for more effective protection of the national interests plays a great role in the foreign policy of Azerbaijan in the present-day world. -
Apcsslink Training Continues Around the Region
APCSSLink Training Continues Around the Region The Alumni team continues to provide training on the APCSSLink portal to alumni throughout the region. Most recently they visited Cambodia, Mongolia and Taiwan. Upcoming trips include Brunei, Japan, and Malaysia. In addition to providing APCSSLink train- ing, the team is also coordinating faculty lectures and/or roundtables. They are also assisting Alumni Associa- Participants of the APCSSLink session in tions with inter-agency coordination as the associations Mongolia include (right to left): Col. Gal- become more active. sanjamts Sereeter (EC98-1), Col. Ganbold Shagdar (CCM08-1), Ms. Bunkhorol Tseden- APCSSLink is a web-based portal established to en- dorj (ASC09-1), and Mr. Mashbat Otgonbayar hance connectivity between alumni and enable informa- Sarlagtay (EC00-1). tion sharing as well as future distance learning opportu- nities. ALUMNI APCSSLink training in Cambodia during the mini-CRST course held in August. In Kathmandu, Dayani Panagoda (Sri Lanka EC04-1) met Prof. Saubhagya Sha (Nepal EC06-2) on curriculum develop- ment for “Development, Peace and Secu- rity.” “This is a kind of link I was always thinking of and as we always teach/learn these three areas in separate study pro- grammes. This initiative will provide Asia APCSS Alumni Outreach Portal Training in Taiwan National Pacific Universities and higher education Chengchi University in September 2009. institutes to offer diplomas, degrees and post graduate studies,” said Dayani . 32 CURRENTS Fall 2009 Promotions Australia State” of the Royal Govern- as special sec- Brigadier Neeraj Bali, Mr. Peter ment of Cambodia. retary in the EC03-3, was Tesch, SEC02- Ministry of Ag- appointed Secu- 1, was appoint- Yem Bun- riculture. -
International Studies Day Thursday, April 12, 9 A.M
International Studies Day Thursday, April 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center Southern Illinois University Edwardsville The event is free and open to the public Food and refreshments will be served throughout the day of the event Participants in all activities will be entered a prize draw 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Information Booths Participants: - SIUE: Various departments and programs, Office of International Affairs, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, student organizations - Regional organizations: International Institute of St. Louis, European Studies Center at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Institute for International Education, Peace Corps 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.: Panel: International Issues Impacting Our Region Speakers: Representatives of: Council on Foreign Relations, St. Louis Committee World Affairs Council of St. Louis International Institute of St. Louis World Trade Center, St. Louis 11:15 a.m. -12:45 p.m.: Careers at the United Nations and International Advocacy for Sustainable Development Speakers: Ms. Nanayaa Kumi, Associate Talent Outreach Officer, Office of Human Resources Management United Nations Secretariat, New York City Ms. Zephanii Smith, member of the National Council of the United Nations Association of the United States 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Keynote speaker, Q&A, press conference Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury Founder, Global Movement for the Culture of Peace Career diplomat, who has served as Permanent Representative to the United Nations, President of the UN Security Council, President of UNICEF Board, UN Under-Secretary-General, Senior Special Advisor to UN General Assembly President 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Film screening I am From Chile (Director: Gonzalo Diaz Ugarte) This coming of age immigration story, drawing from the director’s personal experiences, has received several awards at international film festivals. -
The Choice and Design of Exchange Rate Regimes Már Gudmundsson
The choice and design of exchange rate regimes Már Gudmundsson Introduction This paper discusses the design and management of exchange rate regimes in Africa.1 It starts by looking at the current landscape of exchange rate regimes in the region and comparing it to other regions of the world. It then discusses relevant considerations for the choice of exchange rate regimes in developing countries, including the optimal currency area, but also their limitations in a developing country context. The ability of countries to deliver disciplined macroeconomic policies inside or outside a currency union is an important consideration in that regard, along with political goals and the promotion of financial sector development and integration. The paper then proceeds to discuss in turn the management of flexible exchange rates, the design of exchange rate pegs and monetary integration. Exchange rate regimes in Africa Exchange rate regimes in Africa reflect choices made at the time of independence as well as more recent trends in exchange rate regimes of developing countries. Original exchange rate pegs in many cases evolved over time into flexible exchange rates. That development was given a further boost by the stabilisation and liberalisation programmes in the 1980s and 1990s. Former colonies of France constitute a core group in the CFA franc zone of western and central Africa, which is composed of two currency unions with a hard external peg to the euro, underpinned by the French authorities. Three neighbouring countries of South Africa are part of the rand zone, where national currencies are 1 The paper draws extensively on Masson and Pattillo (2005). -
Central Banks and the Challenge of Development Bank for International Settlements Basel Switzerland May 2006 Contents
Central banks and the challenge of development Bank for International Settlements Basel Switzerland May 2006 Contents The original papers in this volume were prepared for a meeting of 4 Acknowledgments senior officials from central banks held at the Bank for International Settlements in March 2006. The views expressed are those of the 5 Foreword authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the BIS or the Malcolm D Knight institutions represented at the meeting. Individual papers may be reproduced or translated with the authorisation of the authors 7 About the Bank for International Settlements concerned. 11 Central banks and the challenge of development: Requests for copies of publications, or for additions/ an overview of a roundtable debate changes to the mailing list, should be sent to: Malcolm D Knight Bank for International Settlements Press & Communications 19 The challenges of development CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland Amartya Sen E-mail: [email protected] 27 The global economy and Africa: Fax: +41 61 280 9100 and +41 61 280 8100 the challenges of increased financial inflows © Bank for International Settlements 2006. All rights reserved. M S Mohanty and Philip Turner Limited extracts may be reproduced or translated provided the source is stated. 45 The relationship between the central bank and the government ISBN 92-9131-713-6 (print) ISBN 92-9197-713-6 (online) Paul Moser-Boehm 65 Financial access and financial stability Penelope Hawkins 81 The implementation of Basel II Jaime Caruana 89 Anchors for monetary policy Paul Masson 105 The choice and design of exchange rate regimes Már Gudmundsson 123 Central banks and the challenge of development List of participants 127 The BIS and central banks in the developing world Acknowledgments Foreword Clare Batts, who was responsible for the logistics and organisation of The Bank for International Settlements has been a centre for this meeting, did a first rate job in coordinating the preparation of these discussion and debate among governors and other senior central papers for publication. -
Revised As of August 5, 2013 Public Disclosure Authorized
Revised as of August 5, 2013 Public Disclosure Authorized THE WORLD BANK GROUP Public Disclosure Authorized 2012 Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors Public Disclosure Authorized Summary Proceedings Tokyo, Japan October 12, 2012 Public Disclosure Authorized 8845_CH00_FM_pi-viii.qxp:8845_CH00_FM_pi-viii 7/25/13 3:43 PM Page i THE WORLD BANK GROUP 2012 ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE BOARDS OF GOVERNORS SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS Tokyo, Japan October 12, 2012 8845_CH00_FM_pi-viii.qxp:8845_CH00_FM_pi-viii 7/29/13 5:26 PM Page ii THE WORLD BANK GROUP Headquarters 1818 H Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20433, U.S.A. Telephone: (202) 473-1000 Facsimile: (202) 477-6391 Website: www.worldbank.org 8845_CH00_FM_pi-viii.qxp:8845_CH00_FM_pi-viii 7/25/13 3:43 PM Page iii INTRODUCTORY NOTE The 2012 Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group, which consists of the International Bank for Reconstruc- tion and Development (IBRD), International Finance Corporation (IFC), International Development Association (IDA), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), held jointly with that of the International Monetary Fund, took place on October 12, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. The Honorable Riad Toufic Salameh, Governor of the Bank and the Fund for Lebanon served as the Chairman. The Summary Proceedings record, in alphabetical order by member countries, the texts of statements by Governors, the resolutions and reports adopted by the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group. The texts of statements concerning the IMF are published separately by the Fund. Jorge Familiar Vice President and Corporate Secretary THE WORLD BANK GROUP Washington, D.C. -
Country Economic Review
Federated States of Micronesia Proceedings March 28 to April 2, 2004 Palikir, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia FOREWORD To all participants of the 3rd FSM Economic Summit, I wish to thank you for your contributions to a successful Summit. I fully agree with the Floor Leader of the Pohnpei State Legislature, Fernando Scaliem, who said in his closing remarks, “I am confident that the results of this Summit will provide us with a realistic and viable road map for the future growth of our Nation.” I am pleased to see that broad participation was achieved during the Summit, including key contribu- tions from our traditional leaders, church groups, non-governmental and international donor organiza- tions. The spirited discussions during plenary sessions are a clear indication of the level importance our Nation’s representatives brought to this meeting. I wish to thank all of the Summit’s participants for their dedication and hard work. The goals of our Summit were to (a) increase awareness of the Compact, as amended; (b) achieve consensus on an overall economic strategy; and (c) improve the monitoring mechanisms to support economic growth. I’d like to take a moment to address these. As our nation continues on its journey toward economic self-reliance, we clearly face many chal- lenges, not least including the structure of the amended Compact with the annual decrement and par- tial inflation adjustment. The Select Committee formed during the Summit has chosen a high-growth scenario, and the Summit has endorsed this choice as well. This decision for economic growth will require an initial investment in reforms but will ultimately lead to a sustainable economy. -
Sun Wook Kim Education Awards
Sun Wook Kim Address: Gehrmann Building, Level 8 Marine Palaeoecology Lab School of Biological Sciences ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies The University of Queensland St. Lucia, QLD 4072 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Phone: +61.7.33659753 Fax: +61.7.33654755 Education Ph.D. The University of Queensland, School of Biological Sciences, 2015-Present. n Evolution and ecology of corals’ range limits under climate change Advisors: John Pandolfi, Cynthia Riginos, Maria Beger, Eugenia Sampayo M.S. University of Guam, Department of Biology, 2007-2010. n Molecular systematics of the tropical sea cucumbers Bohadschia (Holothuriidae: Holothuroidea) Advisor: Alexander Kerr B.S. Seattle University, College of Science and Engineering, 2002-2007 (with Honours: cum laude (GPA: 3.594), President’s List, Dean’s List). n Senior dissertation: Ultrastructural investigation of nonfeeding pilidium larva from Micrura verrilli (Heteronemertea: Nemertea) Advisor: Megan Schwartz Awards 2016 Australian Coral Reef Society Award (AUD 2,500) 2016 School of Biological Sciences Conference Travel Award (AUD 1,600) 2015-2017 International Postgraduate Research Scholarship, The University of Queensland 2015-2017 University of Queensland Centennial Scholarship, The University of Queensland 2015-2016 Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology Research Grant, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. Co-investigator (KRW 40,000,000 - approximately AUD 46,000) 2007-2010 Marine Laboratory Graduate Fellowship, University of Guam 2009 Lerner-Gray Grant, American Museum of Natural History (USD 680) 2005 Bannan Scholarship, Seattle University (USD 6,000) Appointments 2015-Present Tutor (U.S. -
124 the Contemporary Pacific • 21:1 (2009) Kelly G
124 the contemporary pacifi c • 21:1 (2009) prison sentence. In a third case involv- nine days earlier, when then-Speaker ing credit cards, the attorney general’s of the Nitijela (Parliament) Litokwa offi ce moved to dismiss “with preju- Tomeing left the United Democratic dice” criminal charges against former Party (udp) and announced his sup- Guam Economic Development and port for, among other initiatives, the Commerce Authority General Man- Aelon Kein Ad (aka) party platform ager Ed Untalan, explaining that they to recognize the People’s Republic of had found no criminal intent involved. China. Tomeing, who became Speaker One of Governor Camacho’s top and was prominent in the udp leader- advisers, Tony Sanchez, quit his post ship when it came to power in 2000, on Camacho’s staff. Months earlier, was quoted as saying, “Our govern- during his previous tenure as superior ment needs to change. Our current court administrator, Sanchez had been leaders have lost their steam and they indicted in a money-laundering case shouldn’t be allowed to continue” relating to payments to notorious (MIJ, 2007c). Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff. There was little smooth sailing for kelly g marsh the Note administration in the run- up to the election. At the end of July Special thanks to Julian Aguon and 2007, Minister of Foreign Affairs Tyrone Taitano for contributing their Gerald Zackios resigned his cabinet perspectives and for reading through position shortly after testifying at a US an earlier draft of this review. House of Representatives subcommit- tee hearing on the Compact of Free Association, although he retained his Reference Senate seat from Arno Atoll. -
Officers of the UNICEF Executive Board, 1946–2020
Officers of the UNICEF Executive Board, 1946–2020 Since 1994, the work of the UNICEF Executive Board has been coordinated by the Bureau, comprising the President and four Vice-Presidents, who represent the five regional groups. From 1946 to 1993, the officers of the Executive Board formed a Governing Council that included the Chairman and four Vice-Chairmen.1 BUREAU (SINCE 1994) 2020 H. E. Ms. Rabab Fatima Bangladesh President H.E. Mr. Omar Hilale Morocco Vice-Presidents H.E. Ms. Audra Plepytė Lithuania H.E. Mr. João Genésio de Almeida Filho Brazil Mr. Dominique Michel Favre/Ms. Christine Monique Schneeberger2 Switzerland 2019 H.E. Mr. Omar Hilale3 Morocco President H.E. Mr. Masud Bin Momen Bangladesh Vice-Presidents H.E. Mrs. Marie Chatardová Czechia Mr. Omar Castañeda Solares4 . Guatemala H.E. Ms. Louise Blais Canada 2018 President H.E. Mr. Tore Hattrem Norway Vice-Presidents H.E. Mr. Rubén Armando Escalante Hasbún El Salvador H.E. Mr. Tekeda Alemu / H.E. Taye Atske Sellassie Amde5 Ethiopia H.E. Mr. Durga Prasad Bhattarai / Mr. Nirmal Raj Kafle6 Nepal H.E. Mr. Miloš Vukašinović / Ms. Šejla Đurbuzović7 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2017 President H.E. Mr. Walton Alfonso Webson Antigua and Barbuda Vice-Presidents H.E. Mr. Abdallah Y. Al-Mouallimi Saudi Arabia H.E. Mr. Yemdaogo Eric Tiare Burkina Faso H.E. Ms. May-Elin Stener Norway Ms. Irina Velichko Belarus 2016 President H.E. Mr. Sven Jürgenson Estonia Vice-Presidents H.E. Mr. Durga Prasad Bhattarai Nepal H.E. Mr. Walton Alfonso Webson Antigua and Barbuda H.E. Mr. Elmahdi S. -
Akademik Musa Əliyevin Həyatı, Fəaliyyəti Və Dövrü)
0 Аzərbaycan Milli Elmlər Akademiyasinin 70 illiyinə həsr olunur Almaz ÜLVĠ ELMĠN HAQQ ÇIRAĞI (akademik Musa Əliyevin həyatı, fəaliyyəti və dövrü) BAKI – 2015 1 AMEA Rəyasət Heyətinin qərarı ilə nəĢr olunur Elmi məsləhətçi: Akif ƏLĠZADƏ, akademik AMEA-nın Prezidenti Elmi redaktor: Ġsa HƏBĠBBƏYLĠ, akademik AMEA-nın vitse-prezidenti Rəyçi: Ġbrahim QULĠYEV, akademik AMEA-nın vitse-prezidenti Redaktoru: Ġsmayıl MƏMMƏDLĠ, fil.e.d., professor Kitabda akademik Musa Əliyevin həyatı, elmi, elmi- təşkilatı, ictimai və dövlət xadimi kimi fəaliyyəti, eləcə də dövründən bəhs olunur. ĠSBN 978-9952-495-95-9 ©”Elm” nəĢriyyatı ©Almaz Ülvi 2 Azərbaycan Milli Elmlər Akademiyasının yaranmasının 70 illiyinə ithaf olunur 3 Ön Söz Əvəzi Tarix boyu yerin-göyün yeddi qat dərinliklərindəki sehr – sirr dolu möcüzələr elmin gücü ilə kəşf olunub. Elə möcüzələr özü də elmi uğurların nəticəsidir. Milli elm kəhkəşanımızın ənginliklərində sayrışan topa-topa ulduzların işığı – alim ömrünün, alim əməyinin nuru əsrlərdir ki, bütün həyatımızı, dünyamızı öz sehrinin ağuşuna alıb. Bəli, elm qədimdən bəri az qala zaman- dan da sürətli yol qət edib. Azərbaycan Milli Elmlər Akademiyasının 70 ilinin zirvəsindəki dərinliklərin sirrinə bələd olmaq üçün yolu- muza çıraq kimi bir iz seçdik: akademik Musa Əliyevin ömrünə - həyatının enişli-yoxuşlu yollarına, elmi uğur- larına, elmi-təşkilatı qüdrətinə nəzər salmaqla həm də akademiyanın ilk onilliklərinə ekskurs etməli və sonrakı uğurlarımızın o illərdəki özülünün şahidi olduq. Bir alim ömrünə-taleyinə yazılan səhifələri vərəqləməklə ruhunu yad etdik və o illəri gözümüzdə, könlümüzdə bir daha yaşadıq, öyrəndik. Unudulmaz şəxsin fəaliyyəti müstəvisində həm akademikin öz ömrü – taleyi, həm də yaşadığı tarixin ictimai – siyasi ab-havası, XX əsr milli elm tarixində açılan hər yeni səhifənin bünövrə daşının qoyulması, XXI əsrə daşınan elmi-nəzəri təcrübələr bu kitabımızın qayəsi oldu.