8th International Conference – Democracy and Elections in Asia (23-25 Aug 2023)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10May
Recognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes?
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2023 Pulitzer Prize Winners

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10May
Columbia University today announced the 2023 Pulitzer Prizes, awarded on the recommendation of the Pulitzer Prize Board.
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism - call for submission of entries

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10May
Annual Prize to reward outstanding journalism that promotes or defends core EU values Winner chosen by independent jury composed of press and civil society representatives €20 000 to be awarded in prize money Award ceremony mid-October coinciding with the anniversary of the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia
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World Bank Development Report 2023: Better Migration Policies Can Help Boost Prosperity in All Countries

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 10May
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2023—Populations across the globe are aging at an unprecedented pace, making many countries increasingly reliant on migration to realize their long-term growth potential, according to a new report from the World Bank.
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Labour group seeks ASEAN intervention to address human trafficking following rescue of 919 persons from cyber marketing firm in the Philippines

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 09May
"Labor group eyes Asean help in fighting human trafficking", 8 May 2023 A LABOR group is now eyeing the intervention of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to address incidents of trafficking of migrant workers in the Philippines and its neighboring countries.
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VSO’s strategy for 2022-28.

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 09May
Watch the recording from our webinar with CEO Philip Goodwin and Executive Director of Programmes Donne Cameron, where you can hear about VSO’s strategy for 2022-28. Over 350 VSO supporters and volunteers joined this call with registrations from 44 countries
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Shift to renewable energy must protect nature, says clean energy coalition

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 09May
Posted on 19 April 2023. New report finds all forms of renewable power are better for nature than fossil fuels A transition focused on wind and solar PV can result in significantly reduced environmental impacts compared to other renewable energy types
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Cambodia pledges green initiatives during SEA Games to fight climate change

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 09May
The 2023 Cambodia Southeast Asian (SEA) Games officially begins today as temperatures hit close to 40 degrees Celsius in the capital city of Phnom Penh.
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Carnegie Connects: Is It Too Late To Save the Planet?

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 08May
May 10, 2023 10:00 AM—11:00 AM EDT (UTC-4) Live Online. Can humanity compete in the critical race against climate change, or are we destined to succumb to a world of extreme heat, flooding, drought, and irrevocable damage to the planet’s seas and biosphere?
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ISS: Inaugural lecture Professor Shuaib Lwasa

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 08May
On Thursday 11 May 2023 Professor Shuaib Lwasa will give his inaugural lecture. This lecture will be on 'Rethinking universalism in urban development: A critical reflection and learning from the Global South'.
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