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Libertarian Self-Delusion: Think Tank Report Says Poor Americans Have It Too Good
23 de Agosto de 2013, 16:20
By Joshua Holland Billmoyers.com August 21, 2013 – Conservative think tanks have spawned a cottage industry churning out dubious studies purporting to show that poor families are living high on the hog on public benefits, a claim that anybody who has actually experienced poverty in America would find laughable. These papers are then amplified by... ...ADFIAP’s IDF, AC conduct credit management course
23 de Agosto de 2013, 0:19
ADFIAP’s Institute of Development Finance (IDF) and its advisory service unit, the ADFIAP Consulting (AC) group, jointly conducted the “Seminar-Workshop on Credit Risk Management Modeling for Financial Institutions” on August 19-23, 2013 in Manila, Philippines. Thirteen (13) officers involved in lending and finance operations from ADFIAP members in Bhutan, the Federated States of Micronesia and... ...Profiles of Effective Practice in Neighbourhood Renewal Corporations
21 de Agosto de 2013, 23:2215 reports that we would like to share with you Since the late 1990s, neighbourhood renewal corporations, or NRCs, have been working to strengthen Manitoba communities. We were asked by the newer NRCs to facilitate a knowledge transfer between new and old NRCs. We are pleased to share with you the results. Theme: Practitioner Strengthening... ...
An important step for solidarity economy? An open source laptop!
20 de Agosto de 2013, 19:20
How one engineer turned the geek fantasy to reality Summary: Every element of the Novena laptop will be open source. Its creator explains why he started the project and what it means for the future of hardware. By Nick Heath | August 6, 2013 — 11:43 GMT (04:43 PDT) For decades anyone buying a new... ...Back to School? Free CED Curriculum Resources and Information
19 de Agosto de 2013, 15:10There are a significant number of post-secondary programs in Canada dealing with CED, co-operative and community development and local economic development. CCEDNet’s Practitioner and Sector Strengthening Committee compiled them into a handy list some time back. Theme: Practitioner Strengthening Research
Next meeting of INAISE Energy Working Group – Financing of socially useful projects in mitigation of and adaptation to climate change
19 de Agosto de 2013, 8:16We are cordially inviting you to the next meeting of the Energy Working Group set for the 2nd October 2013 from 10:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the premises of the Ecology Building Society in 7 Belton Road, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 0EE – United Kingdom. If it fits with your agenda and with... ...
Next meeting of INAISE Energy Working Group
19 de Agosto de 2013, 8:12INAISE is cordially inviting you to the next meeting of the Energy Working Group set for the 2nd October 2013 from 10:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the premises of the Ecology Building Society in 7 Belton Road, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 0EE – United Kingdom. If it fits with your agenda and with your... ...
Oikocredit – Partners honoured for outstanding social performance
19 de Agosto de 2013, 7:31Two partners in Cambodia were honoured at the Oikocredit annual general meeting for outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) work. VisionFund Cambodia was presented with the overall Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Performance with a top score in Oikocredit’s ESG scorecard. The microfinance partner offers its clients a wide variety of services ranging from... ...
Oikocredit committed to client welfare
19 de Agosto de 2013, 7:26Oikocredit released its social performance report for 2012. The report provides data reported by over 634 organizations, reaffirming the commitment of Oikocredit’s partners to social goals and performance. At 31 December 2012, Oikocredit’s development financing portfolio was € 530 million, with € 420 million invested in microfinance and the remainder in social enterprises including fair... ...
Some glimpses from Ekobanken
19 de Agosto de 2013, 6:54At the beginning of July Ekobanken took part in the annual “Almedalsveckan” in Visby on Swedens largest island Gotland. The week, which originally only gathered the political parties, now has more than 2000 seminars arranged by NGOs, governments and companies covering all aspects of society. Ekobanken arranged a seminar on financial transition together with among... ...
Neo liberalism and The Production of Living Knowledge
17 de Agosto de 2013, 8:51
Gigi Roggero: The Production of Living Knowledge: The Crisis of the University and the Transformation of Labor in Europe and North America Translated by Enda Brophy, Temple University Press, Philadelphia, 2011. 194pp., $69.50 HB. ISBN 9781439905739 Reviewed by Dave Mesing Marx & Philosophy Review of Books July 26, 2013 – After the death of neoliberal... ...7th Development Bank Management Program (Level II, ADFIAP Career Credentialing Program)
14 de Agosto de 2013, 20:50DevMan Flyer Testimonials-previous program (DevMan6)
Building Blocks of the ‘Green New Deal’
13 de Agosto de 2013, 9:49
749,088 Solar Panels in Place at California Site SunPower and NRG Energy say panel installation is completed and a 250-megawatt California solar project will soon be fully commissioned. By Pete Denko SolidarityEconomy.net via Earthtechling July, 7 2013 – It’s the equivalent of, oh, about 50,000 home solar photovoltaic systems — 749,088 panels. They’re all in... ...If GOP supporters feel in economic liberty and security then why not be a Democrat?
13 de Agosto de 2013, 8:59Concern by Miami J: If GOP supporters feel in economic independence and protection then why not be a Democrat? The Dow up once more 235+ points nowadays. The economy on the turn close to. work loss beginning to just take a switch for constructive outlook. It is undeniable that President Obama is portraying strong economic... ...
Follow the framework law on the Social and Solidarity Economy of France
13 de Agosto de 2013, 7:52Benoît Hamon brings in a bill on Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) by the Council of Ministers on 24 July 2013. Bill “Social economy” aims to contribute to the government’s battle for employment by developing a sector with high potential. Source
