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E-Governance for Iraq - Day 2 of Emerging Technologies, Emerging Democracies Conference

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Building on the momentum from the first day of IREX and IWPR's “Emerging Technologies, Emerging Democracies” conference in Erbil, Dr. Dr Adil Matloob, Advisor to Minister of Science and Technology, announced the details of Iraq's groundbreaking e-governance plan, saying that Iraq needs to address critical areas "to bring to light the transformational impact of information, communication and technology tools."

Building on the momentum from the first day of IREX and IWPR's “Emerging Technologies, Emerging Democracies” conference in Erbil, Dr. Dr Adil Matloob, Advisor to Minister of Science and Technology, announced the details of Iraq's groundbreaking e-governance plan, saying that Iraq needs to address critical areas "to bring to light the transformational impact of information, communication and technology tools."

A Brave New World for Development?

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Last week, the White House announced the United States’ new Global Development Policy, officially elevating development as “a core pillar of American power” that is “equal to diplomacy and defense.”

Last week, the White House announced the United States’ new Global Development Policy, officially elevating development as “a core pillar of American power” that is “equal to diplomacy and defense.”

Iraq- Emerging Technologies, Emerging Democracies

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More than 150 journalists and civil society leaders gathered in Erbil, Iraq for a ground-breaking two-day media conference, entitled “Emerging Technologies, Emerging Democracies,” held by IREX and the Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR).

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    • Looking at Youth Across Cultures

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    I'm writing onboard a train from Washington to New York, where I'm headed to attend a conference on theater and peacebuilding (more on that in my next post).

    I'm writing onboard a train from Washington to New York, where I'm headed to attend a conference on theater and peacebuilding (more on that in my next post). I always jump at the chance to travel by train—a few summers ago I spent 86 hours straight on one from Ulan-Ude, Russia to Moscow—and I savor the meditative, unhurried feeling of getting to my destination. I also love the conversations I end up getting into with my neighbors, particularly on trains abroad.

    NGOs through the Looking Glass

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    “NGOs are critical because they perform services no business, government or armed force can provide. First and foremost, they are the quintessential people-to-people connection between societies working on common concerns. ”

    “NGOs are critical because they perform services no business, government or armed force can provide. First and foremost, they are the quintessential people-to-people connection between societies working on common concerns. ”

    So wrote IREX President Bob Pearson in a recent article published in American Diplomacy. In the article, he answers such questions as Why are NGOs needed?, What is the culture?, and What are the key challenges ahead for American NGOs?

    The Line Between Conflict and Incidences of Violence

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    I’m in Indonesia this week, and through conversations with representatives of NGOs, multilateral institutions, and random taxi drivers, I have been thinking a lot about the line between conflict and incidences of violence.

    I’m in Indonesia this week, and through conversations with representatives of NGOs, multilateral institutions, and random taxi drivers, I have been thinking a lot about the line between conflict and incidences of violence. More than a decade after the democratic transition in Indonesia, large-scale conflict has largely subsided.

    An International Mission to Fight Mystery Meat

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    The message of the First Lady’s “Let’s Move” campaign is particularly suited to the current American obesity crisis. Yet she is also following in the footsteps of other international leaders who have stepped into school cafeterias.

    Michelle Obama picks beans in the White House garden with school children. She visits cafeterias in New Orleans. She calls for school food reform in Congress. The First Lady’s “Let’s Move” campaign is particularly tailored to address the current American obesity crisis.

    Unemployed Schoolteacher Starts Business with Help from Library

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    When schoolteacher Tetyana Nishkur was laid off in 2005 after 33 years of service, she had difficulty finding a new job. With the help of the local public library, she learned to write a business plan and started a business renting kayaks and leading tours.

    When schoolteacher Tetyana Nishkur was laid off in 2005 after 33 years of service, she had difficulty finding a new jo

    Active Listening to Advance Development

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    When the White House released its New Approach to Advancing Development earlier this summer, I was struck by two of its key points, tailoring development strategies and underscoring local ownership.

    When the White House released its New Approach to Advancing Development earlier this summer, I was struck by two of its key points, tailoring development strategies and underscoring local ownership.

    IREX.org: Not Just a New Website

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    Whether we currently work together, our paths crossed years ago, or we have yet to form a partnership, we hope this website will be valuable to you and provide better understanding about the work we’re so proud to be a part of.

    Come join our journey. Whether we currently work together, our paths crossed years ago, or we have yet to form a partnership, we hope this website will be valuable to you and provide better understanding about the work we’re so proud to be a part of.

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