This Network is a group of trade union-linked researchers from all over Africa. It provides information and services to both the public and African Labour researchers.
International network of citizens’ organizations struggling to eradicate poverty and the causes of poverty, to ensure an equitable distribution of wealth and the realization of human rights.
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South Asia Citizens Web
Independent space on the internet to promote exchange of information between and about citizens initiatives from South Asia.
Adva Center
They work to promote informed debate by disseminating information about the state of social justice encountered in wide range of areas of life in Israel, such as education, health, housing, income distribution, and social welfare.
Africa Institute of South Africa
The Africa Institute of South Africa is a research organisation, focusing on political, socio-economic, international and development issues in Africa.
Africa Internally Displaced Persons Voice(Africa IDP Voice)
Africa Internally Displaced Persons Voice(Africa IDP Voice) is a non governmental organization working to raise awareness and promote effective protection IDPs in Africa with headquarters in Lusaka, Zambia.
African Centre for Economic Growth (ACEG)
Research organisation established to promote collaborative and comparitive policy analysis of socio-economic problems facing countries in Africa. Kenya.
African Democracy Forum - ADF
The ADF is an African regional network of democracy, human rights, and governance organizations.
Aid Tranparency - AT
Regional organization based in Dakar, Senegal. It is created in response to the overwhelming need for improved governance and development delivery services in Africa.
Aid Transparency (AT)
AT was created in response to the overwhelming need for improved governance and development delivery services as well as innovative ways for tackling development issues, strategies and operations in Africa. Senegal.
Al-Urdun Al-Jadid Research Center (UJRC)
Center to promote integrated sustainable, social, economic and political development in Jordan and the Arab world. Jordan.
Alternative for India Development (AID)
AID works with local communities, giving support depending on the needs of the community and its priorities. Some of the main areas of concern are: community development, education, health, women's issues, micro-credit, water mangement. India.
Alternative for Rural Movement (ARM)
Its aim is the establishment of an equitable social order through motivation facilitation and self activity among backward rural communities with emphasis on women and children in the sphere of health education, human rights, economy and rural leadership. India.
Alternative Information & Development Centre (AIDC)
Alternative information centre doing research, education and training, as well as campaigning and lobbying on the macro issues affecting the development process in South Africa.
Alternative Trade Network of Nigeria (ATNN)
ATNN is committed to the economic empowerment of disadvantaged individuals. The primary focus has been mostly on widows, the handicapped, educationally disadvantaged and rural artisans. Nigeria.
When the United Nations hosts a summit meeting of world leaders next September to assess the current state of its Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), it is expected to single out one of the major "success stories" of the day: a reduction in global poverty.
Participatory governance is about empowering citizens to participate in processes of public decision-making that affect their lives. This site provides information on participatory governance practices and tools – all aimed at achieving more transparent, responsive, accountable and effective governance, at both the local and national level, through active citizen participation.
Grassroots women claimed cities at grassroots academy
While the V World Urban Forum was taking place in Brazil in March 2010, women from over 20 countries exchanged their practices and experiences in the "claiming our cities, claiming our roles" Grassroots Academy. The participants came up with collective advocacy messages to influence policies and resource allocation to reflect the needs of poor women.
The world is still on track to achieve the Millenium Development Goal (MDG) target of cutting the rate of extreme poverty in half by 2015 says a new report by the United Nations a few months before a major General Assembly meeting is to review progress so far. Many countries are moving forward, but unmet commitments, inadequate resources, lack of focus and accountability, and insufficient dedication to sustainable development have created shortfalls in many
areas. Some of these shortfalls were aggravated by the global food and economic and financial crises.
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