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CIDA launches the Canada Fund for African Climate Resilience

Today, as part of Canada?s international efforts to help developing countries adapt to the impacts of a changing climate, the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, and the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of the Environment, launched the           Canada Fund for African Climate Resilience.

Source: CIDA launches the Canada Fund for African Climate Resilience

Minister Oda meets Head of the  United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)

This week, the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, met with Ms. Valerie Amos, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Source: Minister Oda meets Head of the  United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)

PM announces support to increase food security and nutrition in Africa



Source: PM announces support to increase food security and nutrition in Africa

Minister Oda to visit Ukraine

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, will travel to Ukraine next week. The Minister will review the progress of Canada's development work in sustainable economic growth, particularly in the agriculture sector and the results Canada is achieving in the lives of the Ukrainian people. The visit will also be an opportunity for Canada to advocate for freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law for all Ukrainians.

Source: Minister Oda to visit Ukraine

Minister Oda concludes visit to Ukraine

Today, the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, concluded a weeklong visit to Ukraine. Minister Oda reviewed progress on Canada's development work, which supports sustainable economic growth and job creation and aims to improve the lives of Ukrainians through a strengthened democracy.

Source: Minister Oda concludes visit to Ukraine

Minister Oda focuses on economic growth and democracy in Ukraine

During the first part of her visit to Ukraine, the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, focused on Canada's support for a growing economy in a strengthened democracy.

Source: Minister Oda focuses on economic growth and democracy in Ukraine

Canada supports the Open Aid Partnership

Today, the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced Canada's support for the Open Aid Partnership (OAP). The OAP, a flagship initiative of the World Bank Institute (WBI), is a three-year project that will increase capacity to produce, and use, open data in partner countries.

Source: Canada supports the Open Aid Partnership

Minister Oda welcomes Ertharin Cousin, new Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme, to Canada

This week, the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, welcomed Ms. Ertharin Cousin, the new Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to Canada.

Source: Minister Oda welcomes Ertharin Cousin, new Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme, to Canada

Connecting Canadians to the story of development and results

The results of Canada's commitments to developing countries are now easier to access after Canada's Minister of International Cooperation, the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, released the Development for Results 2010-2011 report today.

Source: Connecting Canadians to the story of development and results

Government of Canada launches call for proposals for the Canadian International Institute for Extractive Industries and Development

Today, the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, launched the call for proposals for the new Canadian International Institute for Extractive Industries and Development (CIIEID).

Source: Government of Canada launches call for proposals for the Canadian International Institute for Extractive Industries and Development

Canada Supports School Feeding Program in Haiti

Today, the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced the Government of Canada's continued support for the United Nations World Food Programme's (WFP) School Feeding Program in Haiti. With the end of the school year approaching, Minister Oda is pleased that 1.1 million primary school students nationwide have been able to receive a hot meal every day to the end of the 2012 school year through this initiative.

Source: Canada Supports School Feeding Program in Haiti

Canada announces a new partnership with the Canadian Red Cross to enhance humanitarian assistance

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda announced a new strategic partnership with the Canadian Red Cross that will improve Canada?s ability to respond effectively and efficiently to humanitarian disasters.

Source: Canada announces a new partnership with the Canadian Red Cross to enhance humanitarian assistance

PM's Canada Day greeting



Source: PM's Canada Day greeting

Canada reaffirms support for Afghanistan

Chris Alexander, Parliamentary Secretary for National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, announced an important investment to support development efforts in Afghanistan until 2017. Mr. Alexander made the announcement during the Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan, which focused on international development over the next decade.

Source: Canada reaffirms support for Afghanistan

Canada Congratulates South Sudan on First Anniversary of Independence



Source: Canada Congratulates South Sudan on First Anniversary of Independence

Canada Condemns Targeted Attack on Regional Head of Women's Affairs in Afghanistan



Source: Canada Condemns Targeted Attack on Regional Head of Women's Affairs in Afghanistan

Harper Government launches matching fund in response to crisis in the Sahel

The Harper Government called on Canadians today to lend their support to the people affected by the humanitarian crisis in the Sahel region of West Africa. The announcement was made by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation, Lois Brown, on behalf of Minister of International Cooperation, Julian Fantino.

Source: Harper Government launches matching fund in response to crisis in the Sahel

Canada announces observation mission to Ukraine elections

The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening democracy in Ukraine, and providing them assistance in achieving their own objectives of transparency and more accountable government.

Source: Canada announces observation mission to Ukraine elections

Canada helps war-weary Syrians



Source: Canada helps war-weary Syrians

Canada provides humanitarian assistance in response to floods in the Philippines

In response to the flooding in Manila and neighbouring provinces, Canada is providing $50,000 to help the more than 3.4 million people affected to date.

Source: Canada provides humanitarian assistance in response to floods in the Philippines

Minister Fantino to travel to the Sahel region and Nigeria



Source: Minister Fantino to travel to the Sahel region and Nigeria

Canada provides additional humanitarian assistance in response to floods in the Philippines

Today, the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, announced that Canada is providing additional assistance to help those affected by floods in the Philippines.

Source: Canada provides additional humanitarian assistance in response to floods in the Philippines

Minister Fantino visits refugees and provides update on Sahel Crisis Matching Fund

The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, accompanied by heads of Canadian humanitarian organizations, today conducted a visit to Mentao refugee camp to raise awareness of the food and nutrition crisis in the Sahel region of West Africa.

Source: Minister Fantino visits refugees and provides update on Sahel Crisis Matching Fund

Minister Fantino concludes visit to Sahel region

The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, today concluded a visit to the Sahel region of West Africa, with stops in both Burkina Faso and Nigeria.

Source: Minister Fantino concludes visit to Sahel region

Canada and South Korea commit to partner to better help people in need

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird, on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Canada?s Minister of International Cooperation, and Mr. Kim Sung-hwan, the Republic of Korea?s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the two countries? collaboration on international development.

Source: Canada and South Korea commit to partner to better help people in need

Promoting Canada's Interests and Values



Source: Promoting Canada's Interests and Values

Canada announces the 'Pennies and More For Polio Initiative' with the Rotary Foundation and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Canada announces the 'Pennies and More For Polio Initiative' with the Rotary Foundation and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Source: Canada announces the 'Pennies and More For Polio Initiative' with the Rotary Foundation and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Minister Fantino champions Canada?s leadership at the United Nations General Assembly

Yesterday, the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, concluded a successful trip to the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Minister Fantino pressed for concerted international attention to advance maternal, newborn and child health; food security and nutrition; and responsible natural resource management in developing countries, as well as furthering Canada?s diplomatic agenda.

Source: Minister Fantino champions Canada?s leadership at the United Nations General Assembly

Helping Syrian civilians

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and Minister of International Cooperation Julian Fantino today announced that Canada will provide $2 million in humanitarian medical aid through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies .

Source: Helping Syrian civilians

Canada Troubled by Irregularities in Ukrainian Electoral Campaign



Source: Canada Troubled by Irregularities in Ukrainian Electoral Campaign

PM announces development initiatives in Tanzania



Source: PM announces development initiatives in Tanzania

PM visits vocational school in Senegal



Source: PM visits vocational school in Senegal

PM announces support for food security in Senegal



Source: PM announces support for food security in Senegal

PM announces new initiatives to strengthen cooperation with Senegal



Source: PM announces new initiatives to strengthen cooperation with Senegal

PM announces support to fight sexual and gender-based violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo



Source: PM announces support to fight sexual and gender-based violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo

PM announces new support to help developing countries manage their natural resources



Source: PM announces new support to help developing countries manage their natural resources

Minister Fantino participates in emergency response training with the Canadian Red Cross

Minister Fantino Participates in Emergency Response Training with the Canadian Red Cross.

Source: Minister Fantino participates in emergency response training with the Canadian Red Cross

Canada provides humanitarian assistance in response to floods in Nigeria

Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, announced that the Government of Canada, through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), is providing assistance to help those affected by the flooding in Nigeria.

Source: Canada provides humanitarian assistance in response to floods in Nigeria

PM welcomes deployment of Canadian election observers to Ukraine



Source: PM welcomes deployment of Canadian election observers to Ukraine

PM announces initiatives to foster economic growth in the Caribbean



Source: PM announces initiatives to foster economic growth in the Caribbean

Canada closely monitoring Ukrainian elections

Canada closely monitoring Ukrainian elections.

Source: Canada closely monitoring Ukrainian elections

Canada offers condolences following earthquake off Guatemalan coast



Source: Canada offers condolences following earthquake off Guatemalan coast

PM announces new initiative to promote economic growth in the Philippines



Source: PM announces new initiative to promote economic growth in the Philippines

PM announces support for women's human rights in Southeast Asia



Source: PM announces support for women's human rights in Southeast Asia

Canada urges Ukrainian officials to ?Do Right? by voters



Source: Canada urges Ukrainian officials to ?Do Right? by voters

Border Arbitration Agreement between Slovenia and Croatia



Source: Border Arbitration Agreement between Slovenia and Croatia

EU Statement on Fiji



Source: EU Statement on Fiji

Rebuilding homes for Haitians - Two years on, Europe continues to deliver on its promises to Haiti

European Commission - Press release Brussels, 10 January 2012 - On the eve of the second anniversary of the earthquake that struck Haiti, the European Commission launches today in Port-au-Prince a new housing programme to repair and rebuild safe homes ...

Source: Rebuilding homes for Haitians - Two years on, Europe continues to deliver on its promises to Haiti

Catherine Ashton welcomes Anwar Ibrahim's acquittal of sodomy charges



Source: Catherine Ashton welcomes Anwar Ibrahim's acquittal of sodomy charges

Catherine Ashton deeply concerned about the increasing use of the death penalty in Iran



Source: Catherine Ashton deeply concerned about the increasing use of the death penalty in Iran

Message of congratulations from President Barroso to Ms Portia Simpson Miller, Prime Minister of Jamaica

MEMO/12/1 Brussels, 5 January 2012 "On behalf of the European Union and on my own behalf, I would like to congratulate you on your election as Prime Minister of Jamaica. I would also like to wish you every success in the exercise of your mandate....

Source: Message of congratulations from President Barroso to Ms Portia Simpson Miller, Prime Minister of Jamaica

Catherine Ashton strongly condemns bomb attacks in Iraq



Source: Catherine Ashton strongly condemns bomb attacks in Iraq

Catherine Ashton expresses regret over the decisions taken to sentence human rights activists in China



Source: Catherine Ashton expresses regret over the decisions taken to sentence human rights activists in China

Israeli and Palestinian negotiators meeting in Amman



Source: Israeli and Palestinian negotiators meeting in Amman

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Have a bigger say in European policy-making: Commission extends public consultations to 12 weeks and creates new 'alert service'

European Commission - Press release Brussels, 3 January 2012 - From 1 January, the European Commission gives citizens, businesses and non-governmental organisations at least 12 weeks to comment on plans for new policies and legislation, compared to 8 ...

Source: Have a bigger say in European policy-making: Commission extends public consultations to 12 weeks and creates new 'alert service'

EU reinstates trade preferences for the Western Balkans until 2015

European Commission - Press release Brussels, 30 December 2011 - The European Union today re-established the exceptional autonomous trade preferences, which it grants to all Western Balkans until the end of 2015....

Source: EU reinstates trade preferences for the Western Balkans until 2015

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EU awarded The 2012 Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2012 is to be awarded to the European Union (EU). The union and its forerunners have for over six decades contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe.

Source: EU awarded The 2012 Nobel Peace Prize

Call for proposals - Strengthening the network of EU Centres in Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Singapore



Source: Call for proposals - Strengthening the network of EU Centres in Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Singapore

Call for proposals - Cooperation with Industrialised countries - Strengthening the network of EU Centres in Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Singapore



Source: Call for proposals - Cooperation with Industrialised countries - Strengthening the network of EU Centres in Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Singapore

Call for proposals - Policy Dialogues EU - Gulf Cooperation Council



Source: Call for proposals - Policy Dialogues EU - Gulf Cooperation Council

Job offer: Financial and Administrative Officer for EU Special Representative Horn of Africa



Source: Job offer: Financial and Administrative Officer for EU Special Representative Horn of Africa

Local EU Statement on the reports of mistreatment of political prisoners and on two pending death penalty sentences in Belarus



Source: Local EU Statement on the reports of mistreatment of political prisoners and on two pending death penalty sentences in Belarus

EU Report on Human Rights 2011



Source: EU Report on Human Rights 2011

15th EU-China Summit (Brussels, 20 September 2012)



Source: 15th EU-China Summit (Brussels, 20 September 2012)

Call for proposal published: Transatlantic Civil society Dialogues EU-USA



Source: Call for proposal published: Transatlantic Civil society Dialogues EU-USA

Annual Action Programme 2012 for the Crisis Preparedness Component of the Instrument for Stability (Peace-building Partnership) adopted by the Commission on 20 March 2012



Source: Annual Action Programme 2012 for the Crisis Preparedness Component of the Instrument for Stability (Peace-building Partnership) adopted by the Commission on 20 March 2012

Macao 2011 Annual Report



Source: Macao 2011 Annual Report

Hong Kong 2011 Annual Report



Source: Hong Kong 2011 Annual Report

PASUC to Join CHEd's Budget Preparation



Source: PASUC to Join CHEd's Budget Preparation

PASUC Holds National Forum on PPP



Source: PASUC Holds National Forum on PPP

AACCUP President Ngohayon discloses fruits of partnership with SUCs

The plenary sessions during Day 1 ended with Dr. Serafin L. Ngohayon, President of AACCUP disclosing fruits of partnership between PASUC and AACCUP. Among those he mentioned were the increase of student enrollment in SUCs and their improved quality of education as manifested in better passing rate in PRC Exams , and increased COEs and CODs.

He likewise pointed out the emergence of better teaching and learning facilities as a result of the partnership. In the efforts made towards stronger partnership, financial viability  and stability and rationalization of fees to cover actual costs and  improved existing evaluation instrument were among the many reforms  conducted. Before he ended his piece, he posed the challenges and opportunities of quality assurance in the country, assuring the audience that accreditation is still the most effective means to ensure quality in academic programs and institutions.

Source: AACCUP President Ngohayon discloses fruits of partnership with SUCs

CHED Chair Licuanan asserts the time for reform in higher education is now.

CHED Chair Licuanan delivered the first plenary talk, ?Redefining SUCs Role Towards National and Global Change.? In her speech, Chair Licuanan stressed the role of higher education in national development. She said that government funds poured into the SUCs should be considered as investment for national development.

She pointed out at least two areas where SUCs can very well align with  the goals at the national level?poverty alleviation and economic  development. With quality education, Filipino students have more access  to career opportunities and choices. SUCs can also directly provide  critically-needed social services and other interventions that can lead  to higher productivity and better quality of life. Among the issues raised by SUC participants during the open forum were SUC land problems, possibility of uniform implementation of NBC 461 among SUCs, standardizing faculty benefits, CHED support for faculty development, etc. Generally, Chair Licuanan recognized the wide room for improvement in addressing various concerns of SUCs. She said that some of these problems are of national scale and therefore have to be addressed within such context. Nevertheless, she believes win-win solutions can be arrived at. She expressed her plan to work more closely with PASUC in the common effort of rationalizing the role of the higher education system in the country?s development.
She ended her speech by urging the SUCs to work harder for more reforms in higher education and pointed out five key result areas that SUCs should focus on, namely, rationalization, quality assurance, access, transparency and accountability, and organizational development. 

Source: CHED Chair Licuanan asserts the time for reform in higher education is now.

PASUC President Tacbas recounts PASUC achievement.



Source: PASUC President Tacbas recounts PASUC achievement.

Be part of the journey towards globalization, says PASUC X Regional Chair Barroso.



Source: Be part of the journey towards globalization, says PASUC X Regional Chair Barroso.

MASCUF President Rotoras welcomes delegates to the PASUC General Assembly 2011



Source: MASCUF President Rotoras welcomes delegates to the PASUC General Assembly 2011

PACUIT holds first international conference, elects new set of officers.

The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities of Industrial Technology (PACUIT), Inc. made another milestone in technological education by conducting the first-ever international conference in technology education and training that bears the theme "Responding to the Paradigm Shift in Technological Education and Training".

Source: PACUIT holds first international conference, elects new set of officers.

Butterfly sanctuary to rise in Tarlac.

The TCA miniature model is a component of the Php 5.08M Tarlac Butterfly Sanctary Project which will form part of the Tarlac Ecotourism Project to be established in Brgy. Padlana, San Jose, Tarlac.

Source: Butterfly sanctuary to rise in Tarlac.

MMDA opens children's road safety park, 2 bicycle lanes in Manila

Children can now learn more about road safety with a park with miniature road signs, pedestrian lanes and footbridges, while bikers can now ride safely along two roads in Manila.

Source: MMDA opens children's road safety park, 2 bicycle lanes in Manila

Police produce sketches of gunmen in Julie Ann Rodelas murder

Police released on Wednesday sketches of two more suspects in the murder of model, TV talent Julie Ann Rodelas last week in Cubao, Quezon City.

Source: Police produce sketches of gunmen in Julie Ann Rodelas murder

4 arrested, P15M worth of shabu seized in QC sting operation

Some P15 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) was seized and four suspected drug pushers arrested in a sting operation in Quezon City Wednesday morning.

Source: 4 arrested, P15M worth of shabu seized in QC sting operation

NBI busts overseas call racket in Pasay City raid

Government agents on Tuesday busted an overseas call racket after raiding the gang's base of operations in a building in Pasay City.

Source: NBI busts overseas call racket in Pasay City raid

NBI files charges against Rolito Go’s alleged abductors

Criminal charges were filed Tuesday by the National Bureau of Investigation against ten persons believed responsible for the abduction last August of convicted killer Rolito Go. Go and his nephew/nurse Clemence Yu were abducted from inside the New Bilibid Prison.

Source: NBI files charges against Rolito Go’s alleged abductors

Fire hits building inside Camp Crame; traffic near camp heavy



Source: Fire hits building inside Camp Crame; traffic near camp heavy

QC cops raise P31k for model-TV talent's burial

After solving the killing of model-TV talent Julie Ann Rodelas, Quezon City police are assisting her family in another way—by helping raise funds for her burial.

Source: QC cops raise P31k for model-TV talent's burial

'Respond in 2 minutes'—NCRPO chief to cops

Despite the relatively quick resolution of at least two high-profile crimes in past weeks, the Metro Manila police reminded its personnel on crime prevention as well as the two-minute time limit for responding to crimes.

Source: 'Respond in 2 minutes'—NCRPO chief to cops

Barangay watchman in Manila massacre falls, hunt on for pal

A village watchman linked to the massacre of a bank executive, her mother and household helper was arrested Monday night even as his companion remains at large.

Source: Barangay watchman in Manila massacre falls, hunt on for pal

2 suspects in Rolito Go 'abduction' now in NBI custody — De Lima



Source: 2 suspects in Rolito Go 'abduction' now in NBI custody — De Lima

Suspect in model's killing a victim of police rubout — witness

One of the suspects in the killing of TV talent and part-time model Julie Ann Rodelas was a victim of a police rubout, a witness said Monday.

Source: Suspect in model's killing a victim of police rubout — witness

3 massacred in house in downtown Manila

A bank executive, her mother and her household helper were found massacred inside their own house in Manila's downtown Sta. Cruz district early Monday morning.

Source: 3 massacred in house in downtown Manila

Slain model-TV talent's family cannot forgive suspects

The relatives of murdered model-TV talent Julie Ann Rodelas cannot forgive the suspected masterminds behind her killing, even as they plan to bury her this coming Saturday.

Source: Slain model-TV talent's family cannot forgive suspects

Pork prices start going up as Christmas nears

As the Christmas holidays draw closer, prices of pork—a popular meat item at this time of the year—have started inching up in some markets in Metro Manila.

Source: Pork prices start going up as Christmas nears

AMR chief updates creditors on U.S. Airways talks - WSJ

Nov 14 (Reuters) - The chief executive of bankrupt AMR Corp
, parent of American Airlines, told creditors that a
merger with US Airways Group Inc would need to result in
creditors receiving a large...

Source: AMR chief updates creditors on U.S. Airways talks - WSJ

UPDATE 3-Twilight for Twinkies? Hostess says it may close

Nov 14 (Reuters) - Hostess Brands Inc said it will ask a
U.S. bankruptcy judge for permission to liquidate if enough
striking workers do not return to work by the end of Thursday to
let the maker of...

Source: UPDATE 3-Twilight for Twinkies? Hostess says it may close

Judge in Lehman bankruptcy backs $158 mln in professional fees

NEW YORK, Nov 14 (Reuters) - A bankruptcy judge on Wednesday
approved about $158 million in lawyers' and other fees in Lehman
Brothers' liquidation, a first step toward final approval more
than $1...

Source: Judge in Lehman bankruptcy backs $158 mln in professional fees

Hostess Brands will seek liquidation unless enough workers return

Nov 14 (Reuters) - Hostess Brands Inc said it would seek
this week to liquidate the company unless enough workers stopped
striking by the end of the workday on Thursday to allow the
maker of Wonder...

Source: Hostess Brands will seek liquidation unless enough workers return

S&P cuts Mendocino Coast Health Care District, Calif. GOs to 'C'

Nov 14 (Reuters) - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services cuts its underlying
rating on Mendocino Coast Health Care District, California's general obligation
(GO) bonds to single-C from double-C.
    The...

Source: S&P cuts Mendocino Coast Health Care District, Calif. GOs to 'C'

UPDATE 4-Weak rates tip Overseas Shipholding into bankruptcy

* Concerns about financial restatement cut off credit access

Source: UPDATE 4-Weak rates tip Overseas Shipholding into bankruptcy

UPDATE 1-Kodak keeps control of bankruptcy through Feb. 28

* Plan would outline how to repay creditors, exit bankruptcy

Source: UPDATE 1-Kodak keeps control of bankruptcy through Feb. 28