TOP 25 Latest UNPAN DocumentsArticle Limit gopher://rss-net.sf.net/ http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ This paper investigates the factors affecting rural poverty using Logit regression modeling based on primary source of data in the project area of Asian Development Bank. According to the results, rural poverty can be alleviated by lowering the household size, persons per room and dependency ratio, improving education, more female labor force participation, higher household participation rate, improving assets and household's access to market especially in remote areas. The government should pay special attention to basic infrastructure and market access facilities beside some other socio-economic and demographic variables to alleviate rural poverty in remote areas of Pakistan. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/S4PK09 Poverty Alleviation in Southern.pdf Country Profile/ Study Poverty alleviation APCITY Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:20:58 GMT The overall goal of the project is to contribute to the reduction of poverty in Southern Punjab. The project objective is to increase incomes of 80,000 poor households by enhancing the employment potential of the people and increasing agriculture productivity and production. The overall project direction and implementation modalities are in line with the key findings of the post-flood damage and needs assessment for the agriculture sector. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/S4PK10 Islamic Republic of Pakistan.pdf Country Profile/ Study Poverty alleviation APCITY Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:16:44 GMT Press release in Zawya dated 11 February 2013 http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/http___www.zawya_11Feb2013.pdf Non-Substantive Conference/ Workshop Related Material E-government strategies and applications E-government e-governance and e-democracy Regional and local e-government DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:55 GMT Press release in The National dated 11 February 2013 http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/www.thenational.ae - sheikh-mohammed-to-take.pdf Non-Substantive Conference/ Workshop Related Material E-government strategies and applications E-government e-governance and e-democracy Regional and local e-government DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:55 GMT Press release in AMEinfo.com dated 13 February 2013 http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/www.ameinfo.com - success stories.pdf Non-Substantive Conference/ Workshop Related Material E-government strategies and applications E-government e-governance and e-democracy Regional and local e-government DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:55 GMT Press release in AMEinfo.com dated 10 February 2013 http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/www.ameinfo.com - partner with UN Workshop.pdf Non-Substantive Conference/ Workshop Related Material E-government strategies and applications E-government e-governance and e-democracy Regional and local e-government DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:55 GMT Aide Memoire for Ministerial Round-Table and Parallel Workshops on "Promoting Innovation in Public Governance for Effective Service Delivery: A Global Perspective" http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/Aide-Memoire UNDESA Sessions Dubai 2013.pdf Aide Memoire E-government strategies and applications E-government e-governance and e-democracy Regional and local e-government Regional and local e-government DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:51 GMT Agenda for Pre-Summit Capacity Building Workshop on Innovation in Public Governance and e-Governance, Dubai Summit, 11-12 February 2013 http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/FINAL Pre Summit workshop agenda.pdf Substantive Conference/ Workshop Material E-government strategies and applications E-government e-governance and e-democracy Regional and local e-government Regional and local e-government E-government e-governance and e-democracy Regional and local e-government DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:51 GMT Press Release on the Dubai Government Summit published by UAEInteract on 13 February 2013 http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/Government Summit underlines role of innovation and public participation in enhancing service efficiency.pdf Journal/ Periodical/ Newsletter E-government strategies and applications E-government e-governance and e-democracy Regional and local e-government Regional and local e-government E-government e-governance and e-democracy Regional and local e-government Regional and local e-government E-government e-governance and e-democracy Regional and local e-government DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:51 GMT Overall Agenda for Ministerial Roundtable - Innovations in Public Governance: A Ministerial Perspective, 11-12 February 2013 http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/FINAL overall agenda Dubai.pdf Substantive Conference/ Workshop Material E-government strategies and applications E-government e-governance and e-democracy Regional and local e-government Regional and local e-government E-government e-governance and e-democracy Regional and local e-government Regional and local e-government DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:51 GMT Press release in UAE Interact, dated 13 February 2013 http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/Press Release by Emirates News Agency.pdf Non-Substantive Conference/ Workshop Related Material E-government strategies and applications E-government e-governance and e-democracy Regional and local e-government DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:49 GMT Press release in UAE Interact, dated 13 February 2013 http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/www.frenchwam.com - le-sommet-sur-le-gouvernement-.pdf Non-Substantive Conference/ Workshop Related Material E-government strategies and applications E-government e-governance and e-democracy Regional and local e-government DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:48 GMT eGovernment management structure supporting the implementation of the Syrian eGovernment Strategy, adopted and implemented by the Syrian cabinet to implement. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/UNPAN038554.pdf Public Governance Policy/ Strategy Document E-government e-governance and e-democracy Institutional development Public administration DESA/DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:48 GMT The portal project brief describes Lebanon's development of a new national portal. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/UNPAN042898.pdf Technical Project Highlights E-government strategies and applications DESA/DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:48 GMT This document presents Afghanistan's e-government strategic plan. The plan is drafted based on the country's national development vision and goals and aims to respond to expectations of both government agencies and citizens. This document also includes an action plan and implementations, which address the weaknesses and risks revealed from e-government readiness, while taking advantage from the country's e-government related opportunites. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/UNPAN044986.pdf Public Governance Policy/ Strategy Document E-government strategies and applications DESA/DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:48 GMT The Civil Service Law regulates all aspects of public officials' career. It also outlines rights and responsibilities. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/UNPAN038511.pdf Code of Conduct Ethics or Equivalent Civil service Civil service reform Ethics DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:46 GMT This paper examines e-government in the South Pacific Region with case studies from Fiji and Solomon Islands. In particular, it examines the origins of e-government in Fiji, current status of e-government, strategic plans, its constraints, finally suggesting some solutions to overcome the obstacles. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/UNPAN040543.pdf Public Governance Policy/ Strategy Document E-government strategies and applications DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:46 GMT Morocco e-Government Strategey 2005 - 2008 http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/UNPAN040433.pdf Public Governance Policy/ Strategy Document E-government strategies and applications DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:44 GMT RIGHT TO INFORMATION Some freedom of information and publication is guaranteed by the Constitution of Saudi Arabia as long as "courteous language" is employed (Art. 39). CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT (Consultation and Participation) The Constitution refers to the principles of consultation in accordance with the Islamic Shari'ah (Art. 8). It guarantees citizens' rights to address the public authorities and raise complaints (Art. 43). OTHER FACTORS OF CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT The Constitution also refers to the principles of equality (Art. 8) and protection of human rights in accordance with the Islamic Shari'ah (Art. 26), safeguard of communication rights (Art. 40), freedom of private property (Art. 18) and support to the system of social security (Art. 27). All the state's revenues and expenditures will come under subsequent control and all the state's movable and immovable funds will be controlled in order to confirm the good use of these funds and their preservation (Art. 79). Government bodies will come under control in order to confirm the good performance of the administration and the implementation of the statutes (Art. 80). http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/UNPAN039986.pdf Law/ Regulation/ Amendment Citizen participation Legal and regulatory framework Constitution reform constitutions DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:34 GMT RIGHT TO INFORMATION The Constitution of Qatar does not provide for the right to access information. CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT (Consultation and Participation) The Constitution states that individuals have the right to address public authorities (Art. 46). OTHER FACTORS OF CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT The Constitution states that the country has a democratic political system (Art. 1) based on equal opportunities for all its citizens (Art.19, 34 and 35). It guarantees citizens' right of assembly (Art. 44), to address public authorities (Art. 46), establish associations (Art. 45), elect and be elected (Art. 42), freedom of expression (Art. 47), press, printing and publication. According to the constitution, the Emir shall seek public opinion on important issues pertaining to the interests of the State in a referendum (Art. 75). Art. 59 states that people are the source of power and can exercise it in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/UNPAN039933.pdf Law/ Regulation/ Amendment Citizen participation Legal and regulatory framework Constitution reform constitutions DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:33 GMT RIGHT TO INFORMATION The Constitution of Lebanon does not provide for the right to access information. CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT (Consultation and Participation) The Lebanese Constitution does not seem to refer to the six keywords: consult, claim, complaint, petition, participation and engagement. OTHER FACTORS OF CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT The preamble of the Constitution non states that people are the source of authority and sovereignty; they exercise these powers through the constitutional institutions. The constitution also guarantees the citizens' equality before the law (Art. 7), the freedom of expression, press, assembly and association (Art.13), the right to vote (Art. 21). The role of civil society is not specifically mandated for by the Constitution. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/UNPAN039803.pdf Law/ Regulation/ Amendment Citizen participation Legal and regulatory framework Constitution reform constitutions DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:32 GMT RIGHT TO INFORMATION The Constitution of Kuwait does not provide for the right to access public information. CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT (Consultation and Participation) The preamble of the Constitution refers to a future with more political freedom, equality, and social justice for the citizens and to "consultative rule". The Constitution also provides for citizen's right to address the public authorities (Art. 45) and submit petitions and complaints to the Assembly (Art. 115) OTHER FACTORS OF CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT The constitution also provides for equality in public rights and duties before the law (Art. 29), freedom of expression (Art. 36), of the press, printing, and publishing (Art. 37), communication (Art. 39), to form associations and unions on a national basis (Art. 43), the right of private assembly and public meetings, demonstrations (Art. 44) as well as to vote in election of public officers (Art. 80). http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/UNPAN039795.pdf Law/ Regulation/ Amendment Citizen participation Legal and regulatory framework Constitution reform constitutions DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:32 GMT RIGHT TO INFORMATION The Constitution of Yemen does not provide for the right to access information. CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT (Consultation and Participation) The Constitution refers to the citizens' right to participate in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the country (Art. 42) and that of recourse to the courts to protect their right and lawful interests. They also have the rights to submit their complaints, criticism and suggestions, to the various government bodies directly or indirectly (Art. 51). OTHER FACTORS OF CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT The constitution of Yemen refers to citizens' equality in rights and duties (Art. 41), exercise of power by the people through elections, legislative, executive and judicial authorities as well as elected local councils (Art. 4), equal opportunities (Art. 24), freedom of expression and communication (Art. 42), right to elect members to the House of Representatives (Art. 63), nominate oneself as a candidate in an election and demonstrate opinion through a referendum (Art. 4 and 43), organize political, professional and unions and form associations in scientific, cultural, social and national organizations (Art. 58). Administrative units, with an elected council, are provided for by the Constitution according to the principle of administrative and financial decentralization (Art. 146). Local cooperative administrations are encouraged by the state as one of the most important means of local development (Art. 148). http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/UNPAN039774.pdf Law/ Regulation/ Amendment Citizen participation Legal and regulatory framework Constitution reform constitutions DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:31 GMT RIGHT TO INFORMATION The Constitution of the United Arab Emirates does not provide for the right to access information. CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT (Consultation and Participation) The Constitution refers to every persons' right to submit complaints to the competent authorities, including the judicial authorities, concerning the abuse or infringement of rights and freedoms (Art. 41). OTHER FACTORS OF CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT The Constitution also refers to the equality of opportunity for all citizens as the pillar of the Society (Art.14). It guarantees some freedoms including that of expression (Art 30), communication (Art. 31), assembly and establishing associations (Art. 33). http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/UNPAN039773.pdf Law/ Regulation/ Amendment Citizen participation Legal and regulatory framework Constitution reform constitutions DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:31 GMT RIGHT TO INFORMATION The Constitution of Jordan does not provide for the right to access information. CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT (Consultation and Participation) The Constitution provides for the citizen's right to address the public authorities on personal matters or public affairs (Art. 17) and to submit a petition to the Secretariat of the Chamber of Deputies (Art. 71). OTHER FACTORS OF CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT The Constitution also guarantees the citizens' freedom of speech, press (Art. 15), hold meetings, establish societies and political parties (Art.16) and the right to be appointed to public offices (Art. 22). http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/UNPAN039772.pdf Law/ Regulation/ Amendment Citizen participation Legal and regulatory framework Constitution reform constitutions DESA/ DPADM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:14:31 GMT