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| IDRC Bulletin — January 2006 |
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| Features | Desertification: A Slideshow
The United Nations has declared 2006 the International Year of Deserts and Desertification to underline the important link between desertification and poverty. Learn more about deserts and desertification through this slideshow. | | http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-92240-201-1-DO_TOPIC |
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Pandora's Box: A New Model for Education in Asia
In Asia, distance education using information and communication technologies is proving to be an efficient way of delivering high-quality education. And by making higher education affordable and accessible, it is helping to address equity issues. | | http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-92674-201-1-DO_TOPIC |
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| IDRC Books |
PRESERVING THE DNIPRO RIVER
Harmony, History, and Rehabilitation
The Dnipro, Europe's second longest river, has played a vital role in the historical, cultural, religious, and economic development of Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. This book describes the historical importance of the Dnipro and outlines a strategy to rehabilitate and preserve its unique biodiversity. | | http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-84672-201-1-DO_TOPIC |
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| Research and resources | The Hong Kong Ministerial: A Southern Perspective
In December 2005, the World Trade Organization held its sixth ministerial conference in Hong Kong. IDRC partnered with Panos London in supporting a team of African and Asian journalists to cover the negotiations. Read their stories on the Panos London Web site. | | http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-92502-201-1-DO_TOPIC |
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Insiders' Views: Internships at IDRC
Every year IDRC's popular Internship competition attracts many highly qualified candidates. Those selected are assigned to various program initiatives to gain experience in an international development organization. As the class of 2006 begins its term, read what some former interns have to say about their time at the Centre. | | http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-68377-201-1-DO_TOPIC |
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| Competitions | Student Employment Program 2006
IDRC's Student Employment Program provides an opportunity for college and university students to learn the operations of IDRC, and acquire relevant work experience through on-the-job training. See the list of positions for summer 2006. Closing date 3 February 2006. | | http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-64938-201-1-DO_TOPIC |
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