Better sanitation boosts children's test scores, decreases stunting - study

Astrid Zweynert, Nov 19, 2013

Access to improved sanitation can increase cognition in children, according to a new World Bank study, the latest research to link stunting and open defecation.

More than 2.5 billion people worldwide lack access to toilets, and one billion people practice open defecation.

ITU

Submitted by marcela1991 on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 12:26

This image is a logo of the ITU which stands for International Telecommunication Union. The ITU created the Electronic Commerce Developing Project in order to assist developing countries in establishing necessary infrastructure to create electronic business transactions in order to bridge the gap between highly developed countries and less developed countries. 

 

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Implementation of mitigation measures

Submitted by Chris on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 15:16

Through which measures can cost benefits be gained? In that example benefits are gained through three different actions. First through the implementation of a risk management, second through a risk transfer to insurance companies and third to rehabilitation and compensatory component.

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Natural Disaster Risk Index

Submitted by Chris on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 14:51
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https://www.preventionweb.net/files/14169_NaturalDisasters2010.pdf

The actual risk for a country to suffer in a long term from a natural disaster depends on the actual exposure but also on the vulnerability of a society (how can they cope and adapt to the event). Central America as well as big parts of Africa and Asia are at high risk to suffer in a long term from natural disasters.

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World Risk Index 2011

Submitted by Chris on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 14:47

The actual risk for a country to suffer in a long term from a natural disaster depends on the actual exposure but also on the vulnerability of a society (how can they cope and adapt to the event). Central America as well as big parts of Africa and Asia are at high risk to suffer for a long term from natural disasters.

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Mutual Compromise Probability

Submitted by charlott on Tue, 07/31/2012 - 10:56
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Center for International Development and Conflict Management - Peace and Conflict 2012

A graph showing the effectiveness of different forms for mediation. Highest style means that the mediation had a significant contribution whilst most crucial style means that the mediation was the most important factor.

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