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Other Useful Resourceswww.cnshb.ru/agroweb/agroweb.htmAgroWeb Russian Federation Links to agriculture and food-related sites within Russia and around the world. www.consulting.ru CONSULTING.R U CONSULTING.RU is the first Russian Internet weekly publication on international standards of financial reporting, systems of automatic accounting and management, management consulting, and accounting reform in Russia. The site, which is updated weekly, contains articles and information materials, reviews of books and Internet resources, and announcements of important events. www.euforic.org/about/en/memb/memb.htm Europe's Forum on International Cooperation (EUFORIC) Euforic is an information resource on Europe's international cooperation offering access to thousands of full-text web resources, indexed by theme and by place; recent database entries listed in what's new; in-depth information in topical dossiers; thinktanks on European cooperation and related issues; an overview of interesting events on its agenda; news and views; and a list of member organizations and their websites. fadr.msu.ru Foundation for Agrarian Development Research Russian Rural Informational Network with informational support for Russian agriculture. Site contains links to an Internet-catalogue of Russian agricultural resources; Virtual library for farmers and rural communicators; Discussion on agricultural topics; Agricultural bulletin board AGROMARKET; Farmer-to-farmer Partners. www.ica-usa.org Institute of Cultural Affairs This international network of autonomous national NGOs offers training and consulting resources for promoting social innovation. Note international links at www.icaworld.org. www.iac-agro.nl/index.html International Agricultural Center The International Agricultural Centre in Wageningen, the Netherlands is an internationally oriented institute that acts as a platform for exchange and transfer of applied knowledge on sustainable management of renewable natural resources in developing countries. IAC provides training and advisory services on sustainable development of rural areas. Note the list of research and projects by nation, project descriptions and partner agencies. www.cordis.lu/inco/home.html International Cooperation (INCO) Cooperation with third countries and international organizations. A new programme - Confirming the international role of Community research - is being implemented under the Fifth RTD Framework Programme (1998-2002). www.ji.org JI Online (Climate Change Information Network) JI Online contains resources and information from all over the world about worldwide programs that seek to reduce or sequester greenhouse gas emissions. "JI" (Joint Implementation) and "AIJ" (Activities Implemented Jointly) describe arrangements between interests in two or more countries, leading to the implementation of cooperative development projects that reduce or sequester greenhouse gas emissions. Concepts of joint activity were introduced during negotiations leading to the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, and became a part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. JI Online is funded by United States Energy Association (USEA) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and managed by International Utility Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. www.nuffic.nl/ik-pages/index.html Indigenous Knowledge The Indigenous Knowledge and Development Network (IK-network) promotes the integration of indigenous knowledge in development based on the principles of equity and sustainability. The IK-network shares information among stakeholders in development and combines indigenous (local) knowledge with similar experiences from around the world, including elements from the world of science and technology. The IK-network works for cost-effective and sustainable strategies, promotes integration of indigenous knowledge in development planning and community-based and participatory approaches for development, and develops mechanisms to sensitise stakeholders with a professional interest in development and development planning. www.eurosur.org/wide Network Women in Development Europe (WIDE) WIDE's main activities include: expanding research and deepening the analysis of women's situation in a rapidly changing world; promoting dialogue and joint action among women from Central, Eastern and Western Europe, the South and migrant women to develop common strategies and action policies; strengthening Southern women's potential; lobbying the European Union and macro-economic institutions; supporting UN policies to promote women's empowerment; and exchange of information and networking. WIDE organises annual conferences, seminars and consultations in different countries, and publishes policy papers, briefing papers, training material (economic literacy) and bulletins. www.solidar.org Solidar Solidar is an independent international alliance of nongovernmental organisations historically linked to the free and democratic labour and trade union movement. It supports change by raising awareness for a sustainable and rights-based global economy and by working for economic and social justice for peoples within and between states. Solidar works to strengthen alliances with organisations committed to common principles; promotes the participation of civil society at local, national and regional level; and engages in lobbying and advocacy in the EU and international arena. Member organizations are involved in offering social services, fostering international cooperation, and providing humanitarian aid and life-long learning. www.ednes.org/staccis Support for Telematics Applications Cooperation with the Common-wealth of Independent States (STACCIS) The STACCIS project strengthens cooperation in telematics applications in the areas of education, scientific and technological research and environmental decision making between the European countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and their counterparts in the European Union. www.avso.org The Association of Voluntary Service Organisations (AVSO) AVSO's members are European organisations involved in organizing full-time voluntary service opportunities. AVSO promotes and facilitates long-term voluntary service opportunities by lobbying for the legal status of volunteers and enhanced mobility within Europe. AVSO also works to broaden participation in voluntary service among new organisations in the nonprofit sector and among individuals who may traditionally not have access to volunteer opportunities (disabled, socially/economically disadvantaged and ethnic minorities). www.gorby.ru The Gorbachev Foundation: The International Foundation for Socio-Economic and Political Studies The Foundation is an international nongovernmental, nonprofit organization promoting scholarship and applied study of international problems and issues relating to Russia's transition to democracy and civil society. The Foundation's program strengthens democratic principles and values - the new thinking - in international relations, affirms moral leadership, and explores means of effective national and international governance. Its humanitarian assistance programs help people who have been affected by Russia's current economic and social problems, particularly children. |