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DOSSIER
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Clippings
on aspects of
the
Localisation, Fair Trade, Local Markets issues and the political
economy of market access for rural small-scale primary producers.
The topics covered are
* Agricultural Economy - Small Scale Producers,
* Globalisation,
* Trade,
* Localisation - Alternatives in Action.
This dossier provides a selection
of articles and clippings from Newspapers, Journals, Websites and
other sources on sustainable futures.
And don't forget our other Docpost collections on
Habitat &
Disasters, Human Rights & Critical Concerns very useful and
relevant collections for the individual user
and
institution alike, please contact jacintha@doccentre.net
for information and subscriptions on these.
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10 BEST ASSIGNMENTS
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Students are invited
to submit projects on social issues that they have prepared in the past
year. Assignments will be judged for their understanding of development
and rights issues as well as analysis of trends.
The Awards carry
- Cash prize
Rs.5000/-
- Free long term
membership of CED worth Rs.1200/-
- CED books,
computer usage and CED services of Rs. 5000/-
- Publications of
the students’ assignments in DOCPRINTS
Submit your assignments by *10 May 2006.* For
more information please contact jacintha@doccentre.net
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NREGA POSTERS
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CED has brought out posters in Tamil on the
National
Rural Employment Guarantee Act and its importance in Tsunami
rehabilitation. The posters are accompanied by an
introduction on the issue and reading material. CED is bringing
out a backgrounder on the
same and its importance in Tsunami rehabilitation.
Do write to us for a copy of the
poster.
We are also looking out for materials on the
same, if you
have any information regarding the Act and implementation please pass
it on to us.
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FILM on RAINWATER HARVESTING
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LANDSCAPE FOR
RAINWATER
Duration
26' - Produced by
Anouchka Kine and A&D
A
huge and beautiful archaeological site in Hampi, Karnataka, shows
aspects of Indian cities in late 15th early
16th centuries, It shows
ruins of tanks, water channels and aqueduct show how Indian people
succeeded in using a passive and complex system so that rainwater was
sufficient for all their water needs.
A FARM GARDEN IN A
DRYLAND OF TAMIL NADU
Duration 8'30" - Produced by Anouchka
Kine and A&D
A
landscape architect, Mohan S. Rao, explains using the example of a farm
garden how to conserve and reuse rainwater as much as possible with
sensitive and sustainable methods. The basic principles of this kind of
work are explained in a simple way and in a quiet rhythm.
Do write to us
for a copy of the film.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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RESEARCH POSITIONS IN PROJECT ON
WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT
The Centre for Interdisciplinary
Studies in Environment and Development(CISED), Bangalore is looking to
recruit
researchers at the level of Research Associate or Senior Research
Associate in a project on "Long-term Impacts of Watershed Development
in India".
Click here for details.
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NEW IN THE LIBRARY
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We have a few interesting books in
the library this month.
Twist in the folktale, Jokumarswami by
Chandrasekhar Kambar and others, Seagull Books
Disorderly Women by Malathi Rao, Dronequill
Beyond Micro-Credit by Thomas Fisher and M.S.Sriram, VISTAAR
Micro-Credit, Poverty and Empowerment: Linking the Triad ed. by Neera
Burra and others, SAGE
Urbanization in India: Sociological Contributions ed. by Ranvinder
singh Sandhu, SAGE
The Supreme Court versus the Constitution: A Challege to Federalism
ed., by Pran Chopra, SAGE
Culture and the Making of Identity in Contemporary India ed. by Kamala
Ganesh and Usha Thakkar, SAGE
Elementary Education in India - Where do we stand Vol 1 by
Mehta, Arun C
Elementary Education in India - Where do we stand - Vol II by Mehta,
Arun C
Doha Development Agenda - A Global View by Bhaumik, T K
Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep - An Environmental Impact Assessment by
Saldanha, Cecil J
The Forest for the Trees Government Policies and the Misuse of Forest
Resources by Repetto, Robert
Critical Concerns
