ev China backs WHO-led review of global pandemic response By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 BEIJING: China said on Friday it supports a World Health Organisation-led review into the global response to the coronavirus outbreak, but “after the pandemic is over”.The comments from foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying came as China has faced increasing global pressure in... Full Article
ev Quality development projects, guaranteed -- by Donald Lambert By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 20:29:57 +0800 Guarantees are one of government’s most powerful financing tools for mobilizing private sector participation in development projects. Full Article
ev Here’s a surprising way to achieve most of the SDGs -- by Martin Lemoine By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:23:20 +0800 There is one sector that contributes up to a third of gross domestic product, and is an important source of foreign currency, in many of Asia’s developing countries. It could be deployed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Full Article
ev In Asia, young people are key to achieving national development goals -- by Chris Morris By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 17:18:25 +0800 Skills training, civic engagement and youth forums will help young people become active players in society’s shared efforts to grow and improve. Full Article
ev Why I’m optimistic we can achieve SDG #1—ending poverty in all its forms, everywhere -- by Alessandra Heinemann By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 15:51:36 +0800 The graduation approach provides a sequenced intervention designed to overcome multiple barriers that prevent the extreme poor from breaking out of poverty. Full Article
ev Why we need to act fast on international trade laws and standards -- by Steven Beck By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:06:31 +0800 There’s one big element missing before we can create a truly transparent, seamless and open international trading framework. Full Article
ev Taking the quantum leap in international development -- by Arun Ramamurthy By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:42:11 +0800 Quantum computing could change the face of many international development programs, including those involving transport, financial services and health care. Full Article
ev Knowledge is everywhere. Here are four ways to make it easier to share. -- by Sonia Chand Sandhu By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:12:00 +0800 A wealth of knowledge – knowhow and wisdom – rests with the officials, professionals, practitioners and communities. The challenge is to unleash the untapped power of this information. Full Article
ev What’s the value of a project evaluation if it is not influential? -- by Véronique Salze-Lozac’h By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 15:05:17 +0800 For quality evaluations of international development projects and programs to lead to better results, they need to be influential. Full Article
ev Is blockchain a good bet for development? -- by Lotte Schou-Zibell, Nigel Phair By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:57:29 +0800 Blockchain technology offers great promise and great risk. We need to better understand how it works and how to use it safely and effectively. Full Article
ev Can big data help us make better development decisions? -- by Werner E. Liepach, Guntur Sugiyarto By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:39:19 +0800 Data-driven decision making can be a powerful tool in the world of international development but it requires careful planning and management. Full Article
ev The surprising link between trade finance and gender equality -- by Steven Beck By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 10:23:30 +0800 To level the playing field in Asia and the Pacific, women-owned companies need financial backing to support their importing and exporting needs. Full Article
ev Cracking the secret code of international development work -- by Floyd Whaley By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:47:47 +0800 The over-use of acronyms turns the joy of reading into a tedious process of decoding. It also muddles the message of development communications. Full Article
ev How can we help the millions displaced each year by disasters? -- by Steven Goldfinch, Rebekah Beatrice Ramsay By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:36:27 +0800 Governments in the region need to invest more in prevention and response to the long-term impacts of disaster displacement. Full Article
ev How Asia can ride the digital wave to spur financial development -- by Bambang Susantono By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:18:19 +0800 The ‘app economy’ provides potential risks and benefits for developing countries. The right policies are needed to bring out the best in these emerging economic trends. Full Article
ev Three ways to improve the communication of development research -- by Cahyadi Indrananto By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 13:32:52 +0800 Practical approaches can improve how we promote development research, and increase uptake by policymakers Full Article
ev Leveling the playing field: Can digital technologies address inequity in cities? -- by Bambang Susantono By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 15:44:27 +0800 Throughout Asia and the world, digital solutions are being found for urban problems. Policymakers and city leaders should ensure that the poor do not get left behind in this digital transformation of cities. Full Article
ev Building Viet Nam’s bridge to greater economic growth and development -- by Donald Lambert By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:14:30 +0800 There are three key strategies that can help Viet Nam achieve its ambitious development targets in the coming years. Full Article
ev In the Pacific, urgent action is the key to addressing COVID-19 -- by Emma Veve By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:38:31 +0800 Pacific nations, led by the smallest and least well-off, moved decisively to restrict travel from a fast-growing list of COVID-19 affected countries. Full Article
ev Leverage development experience to beat COVID-19 -- by Ramesh Subramaniam By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 09:53:55 +0800 COVID-19 is uncharted territory but development professionals bring a wealth of experience from past crises to rebuild lives, livelihoods, and economies. Full Article
ev Even with borders closing, we need to keep trade flowing -- by Steven Beck By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:57:48 +0800 The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need to support trade to not only move medical supplies but also to bolster economies Full Article
ev საზღვრები ჩაიკეტა, მაგრამ ვაჭრობა უნდა გაგრძელდეს -- by Steven Beck By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:29:05 +0800 კორონავირუსის პანდემიამ ვაჭრობის ხელშეწყობის აუცილებლობა დაგვანახა, არა მხოლოდ სამედიცინო ტვირთების მიმოცვლისთვის, არამედ ეკონომიკის გასაძლიერებლად. Full Article
ev It’s time for Central Asia to do whatever it takes to minimize the pandemic’s economic impact -- by Lilia Aleksanyan, Werner E. Liepach By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:45:26 +0800 Bold action is required by policymakers and central bankers to keep the region’s economies afloat and contain the pandemic. Full Article
ev Youth involvement key to keeping Asia’s skies clear -- by Emma Marsden, Bulganmurun Tsevegjav , William Lucht, Muskaan Chopra By blogs.adb.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:30:19 +0800 To reduce air pollution, national and city government policy makers, their development partners, academe, and the private sector need to work with young people. Full Article
ev dsPIC33EVXXXGM00X/10X Flash Programming Specification By ww1.microchip.com Published On :: 7/29/2019 4:00:38 PM dsPIC33EVXXXGM00X/10X Flash Programming Specification Full Article
ev Nagpur civic body to levy triple tax on buildings without OC By www.indianrealtynews.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:13:14 +0000 The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has proposed a penalty of threefold property tax on residential structures lacking the Occupancy Certificate (OC). As the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) plans to levy threefold property tax on residential structures lacking the Occupancy Certificates (OCs), it may affect as many as 90 percent of the buildings in the city. Tukaram Mundhe, Commissioner, NMC, avers that the occupancy certificate is mandatory as per the building byelaws stated under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act, 1966. Therefore, all the building owners should obtain OC to avoid penalties. Nagpur has around 3,000 buildings that were served notices under the MRTP Act, but penalties were not levied until […] Full Article Real Estate India
ev Bangtan Boys to Join Obamas in YouTube Virtual Commencement Event By english.chosun.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T11:40:16+09:00 K-pop boy band Bangtan Boys, also known as BTS, will give speeches during a virtual commencement event along with global figures including former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, and pop star Lady Gaga. "Dear Class of 2020," organized by YouTube, will be streamed on June 6 to celeb... Full Article Entertainment
ev Golfer Greg Norman’s Colorado ranch — featuring seven lakes, a dance hall and 11,600 acres — can be yours for $50 million By www.denverpost.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:00:16 +0000 Surrounded by the White River National Forest, the 11,600-acre Seven Lakes Ranch located in the Meeker Valley is up for sale three years removed from extensive renovations. Full Article Business Colorado News Don't Miss Entertainment / Lifestyle Home & Garden Latest News Lifestyle News Real Estate Colorado real estate photos Featured Homes Vail Mountain White River National Forest
ev T.J. Ward’s home is for sale. And the former Broncos safety’s “swag and style” are everywhere. By www.denverpost.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 13:00:12 +0000 "I was inspired by my sense of fashion," Ward said. "It was my first home and I wanted my home decor to represent me and my personality as much as possible. I have a lot of space so I could create different aspects of my life into each room." Full Article Business Colorado News Denver Broncos Don't Miss Home & Garden Latest News Lifestyle News Real Estate Sports broncos Colorado real estate photos Featured Homes Home houses housing real estate retail T.J. Ward Vail Mountain
ev LUMS asked to review fee hike By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 Islamabad : Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood on Friday resented massive fee hike by the Lahore University of Management Sciences and declared it unacceptable.In a couple of tweets, the minister said he had seen reports that the LUMS had increased its fee by 41%."If true, this is... Full Article
ev Impact of govt relief fails to trickle down to grassroots level By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 Islamabad : It has been rather unfortunate that despite a huge relief package of Rs50 billion for Utility Stores Corporation and a cut in POL products by almost 31 rupees in a month by the federal government, its impact has not trickled down to the grassroots level, as the general public is still... Full Article
ev President visits National Assembly to review arrangements for session By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 Islamabad : President Arif Alvi on Friday directed that social distancing should be maintained in the upcoming session of the National Assembly for the safety of the parliamentarians and staff against the threat of coronavirus.During a visit to the National Assembly, the president was apprised by... Full Article
ev Revenue dept proposes monetary reward for officials helping fight COVID-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 The Sindh revenue department has written a letter to Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah for sanctioning extra incentives to the officials and officers of different departments participating in the battle against COVID-19.The letter, which was sent to the CM on Friday, reads that as the... Full Article
ev Microchip Expands Silicon Carbide (SiC) Family of Power Electronics to Provide System Level Improvements in Efficiency, Size and Reliability By www.microchip.com Published On :: 3/16/2020 2:53:00 PM Microchip Expands Silicon Carbide (SiC) Family of Power Electronics to Provide System Level Improvements in Efficiency, Size and Reliability Full Article
ev Horticulture Value Chain Development Sector Project: Date Orchards in Nangarhar and Laghman Provinces Social Safeguard Due Diligence Report By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 00:00:00 Safeguards due diligence reports are prepared as part of safeguard due diligence and review to ensure compliance with ADB safeguard policy due diligence requirements. This document dated May 2020 is provided for the ADB project 51039-002 in Afghanistan. Full Article Project Document
ev Horticulture Value Chain Development Sector Project: Date Orchards in Khost Province Social Safeguard Due Diligence Report By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 00:00:00 Safeguards due diligence reports are prepared as part of safeguard due diligence and review to ensure compliance with ADB safeguard policy due diligence requirements. This document dated May 2020 is provided for the ADB project 2020-05-07 in Afghanistan. Full Article Project Document
ev Greater Mekong Subregion East–West Economic Corridor Towns Development Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2019) By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 00:00:00 Environmental monitoring reports describe the environmental issues or mitigation measures of a project. This document dated May 2020 is provided for the ADB project 43319-022 in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Full Article Project Document
ev ADB Releases Annual Report of Development Effectiveness By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-08 00:00:00 ADB has released the 13th annual performance report of its corporate results framework, the Development Effectiveness Review, a management tool that monitors performance and progress during 2019. Full Article News Release
ev Revisiting the Public–Private Partnership for Rapid Progress on the Sanitation-Related Sustainable Development Goals By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-08 00:00:00 Providing safely managed sanitation services for all requires extending the partnership between the public and private sectors. Full Article Publication
ev ADBI–WCTRS Webinar Series on High-Speed Rail: Land Use-Transport Interactions of High-Speed Rail Development By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-15 00:00:00 This ADBI–WCTRS webinar will examine land use and transport interactions for inter-regional accessibility enhancements achieved through high-speed rail development. Full Article Event
ev Asian Development Conference 2020: Demographic Change and Human Capital in Asia By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-07-16 00:00:00 ADB invites papers for the Asian Development Conference 2020 to be held 16-17 July 2020 in Seoul, Korea. Full Article Event
ev 53rd Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-09-18 00:00:00 The Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors is an opportunity to provide guidance on ADB administrative, financial, and operational directions. The meetings provide opportunities for member governments to interact with ADB staff, nongovernment organizations (NGOs), media, and representatives of observer countries, international organizations, academe and the private sector. ADB’s annual meetings have become a premier forum for the discussion of economic and social development issues in Asia and the Pacific. Full Article Event
ev Classes to resume from May 28, Brevet cancelled: Majzoub By www.dailystar.com.lb Published On :: 2020-05-08T12:55:00.0000000 Schools and universities are to resume classes in June, Education Minister Tarek Majzoub said Friday Full Article Lebanon News
ev EVB-USB7252 Evaluation Kit User's Guide By ww1.microchip.com Published On :: 4/30/2020 7:11:53 PM EVB-USB7252 Evaluation Kit User's Guide Full Article
ev Provinces announce easing lockdown even as Pakistan witnesses record rise in coronavirus cases By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:30:19 +0500 The governments of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan on Friday announced the partial easing of lockdown measures imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, even as the number of infections in the country registered a record daily increase. On Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan had announced the lifting of the countrywide lockdown in phases from Saturday by reopening all construction-related industries and shopping centres for five days a week from Fajr (early morning) till 5pm and outpatient departments (OPDs) in hospitals. The premier, who had announced the decision after a meeting of the National Coordination Committee (NCC) attended by the chief ministers of the four provinces, had acknowledged that the lockdown was being eased "at a time when our curve is going up" but maintained that "it is not edging up as we were expecting.” The trend continued on Friday, with the country recording 1,807 cases of Covid-19 from the three provinces of Punjab, Sindh and KP alone, and the national tally nearing 27,000. It is the highest daily increase in the number of infections since Pakistan confirmed its first case on February 26. Also read: Pakistan's Covid-19 death toll doubles in last 10 days Khyber Pakhtunkhwa A notification issued by the KP relief department said businesses associated with the construction industry will be exempt from closure subject to them following the standard operating procedures (SOPs) already issued for industrial units and sale points. Businesses of steel and PVC pipes, electric appliances, manufacturers of steel and aluminium equipment, ceramic and paint industries, sanitary, paints, steel and aluminium works, and hardware stores will be allowed to open four days a week, not later than 4:00pm. They will remain closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. KP relief department notification. All factories which are not included in the negative lists of factories will also be allowed to resume operations. According to the notification, all shops will be allowed to remain open for four days a week and not later than 4:00pm, subject to their implementation of the government's SOPs. Meanwhile, Adviser to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister on information, Ajmal Wazir, told a press conference in Peshawar that educational institutions in the province will reopen as per the federal government's instructions and the province will not take an independent decision in this regard. He added that discussions were being held on inter-district and intra-district transport with transporters and the decision will be shared with the public whenever it is taken. Punjab Punjab Information Minister Fayyazul Hassan Chohan said that the provincial government will submit a recommendation to the Centre for not lifting the lockdown in the province's major cities. Speaking to reporters in Lahore, he said: "We have seen that there is a hype about coronavirus in some big cities. Therefore, we are submitting this recommendation to the federal government and if it is approved, then the lockdown and standard operating procedures will remain in big cities like Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan and Gujranwala." Examine: The lockdown dilemma He added that higher secondary board examinations in Punjab will be cancelled and students will be promoted based on last year's grades. Schools will reopen on July 15. As per the federal government's decision, OPDs in the province will open from May 9, Chohan said. He added that the SOPs for congregational and Taraweeh prayers in mosques as announced by President Arif Alvi will remain in place. The first session of the Punjab Assembly since the pandemic began was also to be held today. Sindh Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah told a press conference in Karachi that under "phase two" of the easing of the restrictions, businesses linked to construction industries will be allowed to open while observing the preventive guidelines. Selective OPDs will also be allowed to resume services. Industries will no longer be required to submit an application to resume operations; however, they will have to submit an undertaking and forward the details of their employees to the government. Shops will be allowed to open after sehri (dawn) and will be required to close at 5pm. They will remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays which will be "safe days with 100 per cent lockdown", the chief minister said. The businesses permitted to resume from Monday include shops in rural areas and neighbourhood shops situated in residential localities, excluding large market places. Shah said marriage halls, shopping malls, hotels and restaurants in the province will remain closed and there will be no congregations or sports events either. "These guidelines will remain applicable until May 31. This is what the federal government has outlined and we are ready to comply with these directives," he said. The chief minister appealed to citizens to stay at home as much as possible. "If you are allowed to leave your homes, according to the directives issued by the government, then make sure to follow standard operating procedures. Wear a mask," he said. Referring to the increase in Covid-19 infections, he added: "I am seeing the rise in cases, but for national integrity and uniform policy we are going along." In a statement released by the CM House later in the day, Shah denied media reports stating that the lockdown will end on Monday, saying: "We are entering the second phase of the lockdown with some extra restrictions, particularly at hotspots." He maintained that air, train and public transport will continue to remain suspended. Balochistan In Balochistan, a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan approved the move to turn the lockdown imposed in the province into a 'smart lockdown', under which restrictions are enforced in virus hotspots only, according to Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani. He announced that markets will be allowed to open from 3am till 5 in the evening. Shopkeepers and traders will be bound to implement SOPs for precautionary measures while legal action will be taken against the violators, Shahwani said in a tweet. Full Article Pakistan
ev Misbah wants cricket resumption, even if behind closed doors By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:45:37 +0500 LAHORE: Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq says being confined to home due to the coronavirus-forced lockdown can become depressing and wants some cricket activities to resume soon even if the matches have to take place behind closed doors with proper safety barriers. There are reports that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) was contemplating rescheduling and organising the three Test matches against Pakistan in August behind closed doors at Old Trafford, Manchester and Southampton. Misbah said he would love to see some cricket activities resume at the international level, and has no problems in playing in empty stadiums. “It is not an ideal situation for anyone because of this coronavirus pandemic and obviously the health and well being of everyone should be our top priority. But if matches can be held even in empty stadiums with the right safety barriers...I would have no problems,” Misbah was quoted as saying in a Press Trust of India report that appeared on The New Indian Express website on Friday. The former Pakistan skipper said that the players have had nothing much to do except stay indoors for the last two months since the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was called off due to the global health crisis in March. “Everyone is confined and I just think that if even if it can be made possible to bring some live cricket action to people sitting at home it would do them a lot of good,” Misbah said. “It becomes depressing when you have nothing to do and hear about mostly Covid-19 news all the time. In this situation if sports can be resumed and if cricket can be started at least it will allow the people to watch cricket at home.” Misbah, who took charge last year in September, said if the right safety barriers and precautions are put in place for players, match officials and other stake holders, cricket boards can move forward. He, however, reminded that boards will have to follow their government instructions on the coronavirus. German football league Bundesliga is set to resume on May 16 and Misbah said it was a positive development. “But even they first got clearance from their government. Cricket boards also will have to do that,” he insisted. The 45-year-old said the players were responsible for maintaining fitness standards during these testing times and he expects them to be in top condition whenever cricket resumes. “I told them as cricket professionals it is their individual responsibility to take care of themselves and their fitness. Because they can be called on duty anytime,” he said. Misbah said he had told the players fitness standards are essential nowadays because if they are fit they can also get back to form and match fitness quickly. Published in Dawn, May 9th, 2020 Full Article Newspaper
ev The revival mode By www.indianrealtynews.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 16:58:11 +0000 TNS Property market in the tricity and its periphery is coming back to life with fresh transactions and possessions being handed over in the existing projects Though the chill in the air has shown no signs of slackening so far in 2014, there are signs of a thaw in the realty scene in the tricity and its periphery areas in the new year. While 2013 had been tagged as one of the most dismal years for the property market in the Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali area by market watchers, no miracles were foreseen for 2014 in view of the soaring inflation figures, low GDP growth and impending general elections. But […] Full Article Chandigarh Other City
ev Haryana revises sub-regional plan, but builders must wait for change of land use licences By www.indianrealtynews.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2014 16:19:48 +0000 CHANDIGARH/GURGAON: There is a ray of hope for real estate projects awaiting change of land use (CLU) licences from the state government. The department of town and country planning on Tuesday submitted a revised sub-regional plan to the NCR Planning Board (NCRPB). The builders, however, will have to wait till the board approves the revised plan. Last month, the Punjab and Haryana high court had barred the state government from issuing CLU licences to developers or government agencies in NCR because of the same reason. Earlier, the NCRPB had highlighted loopholes in Haryana’s draft of the sub-regional plan, but the government failed to incorporate the changes. After a rap from […] Full Article Chandigarh Faridabad Gurgaon Other City
ev ‘Language revolt': This activist tweets against erasure of first languages in South Africa By globalvoices.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:28:02 +0000 A language reclamation activist confronts linguistic imperialism and the dehumanisation of two South African first languages through digital inclusion advocacy. Full Article Arts & Culture Digital Activism English Ethnicity & Race Feature History Human Rights Ideas Indigenous Language LANGUAGES Politics Protest Rising Voices South Africa Sub-Saharan Africa Youth
ev Colorado Republican Chair Ken Buck in the hot seat after revelations over election results By www.denverpost.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 02:17:26 +0000 Colorado Republican Chairman Ken Buck is facing criticism from within his own party after revelations that he pressured another party official to submit incorrect election results — and then spent party money to defend the move. At least two party executives say they were surprised to learn Buck — who’s also a U.S. representative — […] Full Article Colorado Politics Latest News National Politics News Politics Congress Democrat Ken Buck politics Republican Scott Gessler Wayne Williams