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December 16, 2005
Happy Anniversary!
Has it been a year already? Wow.
I hope you found AKA Activist informative and inspiring.
Next year I plan on introducing some original content sprinkled in with the links and commentary.
Thanks to everyone who sent in comments and hipped me to articles. Keep 'em coming.
Happy holidays!!!!
Jason
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December 14, 2005
Solar Energy Gets A Financial Boost
Some good news for those environmentalists out there...
Calif. regulators unveil $2.9 billion plan to expand solar power
It will be really interesting to see if the solar panel market gets catalyzed should the Commission approve this proposal in January. Let's hope so.
Tag(s):
environment
solar energy
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December 9, 2005
IMF Approves Debt Relief Plan
Say what you will about the IMF and World Bank's role in the steady decline of the world's poorest countries, but the approval of this debt relief package is a step in the right direction. The $4.8 billion U.S package will cancel the debts of 20 of the world's poorest countries accrued since the end of 2004. Some of the countries affected include Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Zambia, Uganda, Cambodia, Tajikistan, Ethiopia, Ghana, Madagascar, Honduras, Guyana, Senegal, Nicaragua, Rwanda, Niger and Mali.
Unfortunately, many political hurdles need to be cleared in order for this plan to take effect. All 43 participating countries need to approve the transfer of funds to a special trust for the debt relief. A daunting task, but let's hope this legal requirement doesn't throw a wrench in the IMF plan.
I've included a couple of links that discuss the plan from an African perspective. Both articles applaud the plan but warn that it will not be enough to turn around the continent. They call for serious reform to end the cycle of corruption that has hamstrung many African governments.
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December 2, 2005
FYI: Habitat Jam
Only 2 days left. Register now!
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December 1, 2005
World AIDS Day - December 1st
Despite all the awareness and research, the struggle continues...
Links to help you help those in the struggle:
World AIDS Campaign
Address: http://www.worldaidscampaign.org
The World AIDS Campaign believes that we, as a global community, can stop the spread of this pandemic if committed and compassionate people are able to unite their efforts together.
Global Coalition on Women and AIDS
Address: http://womenandaids.unaids.org
The Global Coalition on Women and AIDS is a new initiative, a movement of people, networks and organisations supported by activists, leaders, government representatives, community workers and celebrities, to raise the visibility of issues related to women, girls and AIDS and lead to concrete, measurable improvements in the lives of women and girls.
The Stephen Lewis Foundation
Address:
http://www.stephenlewisfoundation.org/