How assistive technologies can make the difference

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For those of us who are visually impaired, technology is a real boon as transformative devices can make us read and use computers like everyone else.

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Measuring Distance to the SDG Targets 2019: An Assessment of Where OECD Countries Stand

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20/05/2019 - With only 11 years left to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, some of the most economically advanced countries have still not met targets in areas like poverty reduction, youth employment, education and training, gender equality and numerical literacy, according to a new OECD report.

PROMOTING INCLUSIVE TOURISM AND ACCESSIBLE & ADAPTIVE ADVENTURES

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Jezza Williams is the Founder of MAKING TRAX, a company based in New Zealand promoting inclusive and accessible tourism and advetures opportunities. A partnership between Four Season Travel and Nepal Medicity Hospital made possible for Jezza to present his work, vision and sheer determination to expand inclusive travel opportunities for disable as well non disable persons.

Impact of corruption on democracy and development ( BY William Gumede, DEMOCRACY WORKS)

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The negative impact of the twin ills of state capture coupled with corruption has had a cumulative adverse effect across society as a whole, and on the South African economy particularly. These threats continue to inhibit economic opportunities and development, and undermine the public’s’ faith in our leaders and institutions. This policy brief unpacks the different levels and layers of corruption

Harassment in the Legal Profession ( International Bar Association): FORWARD BY Julia Gillard AC

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The legal profession has a problem. In 2018, the International Bar Association (IBA) and market research company Acritas conducted the largest-ever global survey on bullying and sexual harassment in the profession. Nearly 7,000 individuals from 135 countries responded to the survey, from across the spectrum of legal workplaces: law firms, in-house, barristers’ chambers, government...

DISCOVERING POKHARA AND SURROUNDING

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A short descriptions of some amazing destinations around Pokhara.

NEW CLIMATE CHANGE BILL INTRODUCED BY NZ GOVERNMENT

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According to the Guardian, it is " A landmark bill which would set a target of zero carbon emissions for New Zealand by 2050 has been tabled in the New Zealand parliament."

A fair go for First Australians

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The policies proposed by the Australian Labour Party to dramatically raise and improve the relationships with First Nations people are bold and innovative.

Promoting accessible tourism

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Nepal is start emerging as accessible tourism destination. Let's start a review of few places: Hotel Hardhik and Chandragiri Hill

Introducing IPBES' 2019 Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

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A new global report regarding the state of nature, ecosystems and biodiversity will be launched next week in Paris by Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). The current draft report will be finalized at the five-day meeting to be held at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.

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