| - Mali conflict could spread, UN says
Unrest in Mali could expand into Western Sahara, writes Louis Charbonneau. In a report to the United Nations Security Council, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said, "All governments consulted raised serious concern over the risk that the fighting in Mali could spill over into the neighboring countries and contribute to radicalizing the Western Saharan refugee camps." Reuters (4/9) - Sustainability matters in post-2015 goals
Discussions about post-2015 Millennium Development Goals include efforts to craft sustainable development goals, writes Matthew Berger. "The post-2015 goals should remain focused on eliminating the multiple dimensions of extreme poverty, but they also need to address emerging global realities," argues John McArthur, a United Nations Foundation fellow. The InterDependent (4/8) - Land rights are "vital" to ensuring growth, says World Bank
The World Bank is emphasizing the promotion of land rights and the prevention of corporate land grabs, writes Carey Biron. World Bank President Jim Yong Kim says, "Modern, efficient and transparent policies on land rights are vital to reducing poverty and promoting growth, agriculture production, better nutrition and sustainable development." Inter Press Service (4/8) - Celebrating WHO's 65 years of fighting disease
The World Health Organization turned 65 on Sunday. WHO has much to celebrate, including the eradication of smallpox and the battle against polio, writes Larry Brilliant, CEO of Skoll Global Threats Fund. "[G]lobal public health has never been stronger than it is today," he argues. Forbes (4/7) - Turning the tide for child protection in Indonesia
Efforts to prevent child abuse in Indonesia must overcome challenges including social stigma and financial barriers to crime reporting, writes IRIN. Many Indonesians believe child abuse needn't be reported to the police. "We'll only solve this problem by going to its source and promoting good parenting skills, and through creating child-friendly cities," says Usman Basuni, a government official. IRINNews.org (4/8) - Nepal looks to off-grid power
Nearly 80% of Nepal's population lives in rural areas, and only one-third of rural residents receive electricity. The government is hoping that off-grid energy technologies will be able to improve electricity access and is offering subsidies for renewable energy sources. IRINNews.org (4/5) | | Key Sites | | This SmartBrief was created for eleccion@yahoogroups.com Advertise With Us | Caleb Tiller Executive Director, Communications and Public Affairs United Nations Foundation 1800 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 202-887-9040 www.unfoundation.org | | | About UN WIRE | UN Wire is a free service sponsored by the United Nations Foundation which is dedicated to supporting the United Nations' efforts to address the most pressing humanitarian, socioeconomic and environmental challenges facing the world today. | | | | | Recent UN Wire Issues: - Monday, April 08, 2013
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