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Food prices to rise again
Indian voters call for credible governance
Economic crisis fuelling human rights abuse
Global child deaths decline by one-third
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Welcome
to Asia and the Pacific MDG Watch.
This fortnightly electronic newsletter brings to
you news and information on the progress of the
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Asia and
the Pacific.
The MDGs are a global initiative taken by the world’s
governments to improve the lives of their people.
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High rise |
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A new UN report points out that food prices will rise again by 2015 as a result of climate change and
the growing demands of resurgent economies.
To improve food security, it calls upon farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices.
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Eco-friendly production is key to food security
Photo credit: Radio Australia
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The foolproof vote
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The Indian voter has put development atop governance agenda. It’s time now to deliver credible performance on ground, says Lysa John, from anti-poverty network Wada Na Todo Abhiyan.
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The clear verdict of the Indian elections provide an
opportunity for change
for the government to move ahead on MDGs, say Mandira Moddie and Lopa Ghosh from the Millennium Campaign.
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Crisis fallout
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Amnesty's new report reveals the global economic crisis has exacerbated human rights violations. It warns of social tensions flaring up as governments crack down on people protesting against economic hardships.
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Progress
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Global child mortality has reduced by one-third since 1990 due to larger access to vaccines and improved water and sanitation, says WHO.
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Meanwhile,
mothers in Nepal are learning ways to
reduce malnutrition and improve their children's health.
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A Nepalese mother with her son
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News |
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Slow flow
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Rising population and poor infrastructure have affected Indonesia's MDG progress, with only a quarter of country's population receiving clean water.
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Recognition
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Nepal's sexual minorities may be included in the country's next census in 2011 to help the government protect
their rights.
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Going digital
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Bangladesh is digitising its complex land records to check rampant corruption in
the system.
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Press the G8
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GCAP has launched an online petition that allows citizens to send a message to G8 leaders by putting pressure on their 'heads'.
Click here
to press the G8.
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Good governance
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A stable and meaningful democracy requires a dynamic equilibrium between effectiveness and legitimacy, says Social Watch India's report
Governance and Development 2008-09.
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Vigilantism
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Youth Social Development's
Urban Corruption Survey 2009
is a scientific attempt to identify unethical practices in public agencies in Indian state Orissa and raise citizen's awareness.
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This newsletter is brought to you by OWSA, in
partnership with the UN Millennium Campaign.
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