Andrew Dunn
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http://www.iza.org/en/webcontent/publications/papers The IZA is a leading resource on labour market economics which cooperates closely with the Economics Department at the University of Bonn.
Middle Eastern Film Posters
Middle Eastern Film Posters Digitization Initiative The Princeton University Digital Library Middle East film collections website contains 148 images (with Arabic texts) used to promote Arabic films. These items were acquired in Lebanon in 2008 and they advertise films released between 1935 and 2007. Useful for students of media, advertising and gender as many feature […]
Large corporations and tax
Large corporations and tax. Here are some a starting points for research. HM Revenue website has the official regulations and forms. It also provides free access to regular statistical reports on corporation tax. There is also a section about the need to reform tax laws. Useful documents and guides on home and overseas tax regulations can […]
Corporate Equality Index
Corporate Equality Index is the USA national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices related to LGBT employees. It is prepared by Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The website also contains a searchable database of employers which has data on employment policies and practices pertaining to LGBT employees. In the UK similar information is compiled by Stonewall […]
Nielsen social media report 2012
Nielsen social media report 2012 , subtitled social media comes of age, focuses mainly on the USA & has good graphics showing total time spent and the most popular site. Also released today ofcom report 2012 International Communications Market Report states that the UK is a nation of internet shoppers and users of online TV. International comparisons are […]
Data.gov.in
A new initiative to provide free open access to statistical data from the Indian government. It currently has only 19 datasets, but these include recent GDP and consumer price indexes, and more will be added as data controllers are appointed. Materials will include state level and urban/rural data. Datasets are available to download in Excel. More […]
The Right to be Heard Framework: A learning companion
An online guide from Oxfam intended for development workers. The right to be heard framework aims to help poor people be heard by politicians. It includes case studies from civil society on how to devise and analyse programmes and gain support. http://policy-practice.oxfam.org.uk/publications/the-right-to-be-heard-framework-a-learning-companion-254793
Syria’s internet blackout
Google launches speak to tweet service because of Syria’s internet blackout, a good example of the use of social media to provide crisis communications. Go to the site for examples of messages left.
Gay marriage in the UK
Gay marriage In the latest development gay marriage is to be made illegal in the Church of England see the BBC parliamentary announcement. See the Home office response to the recent consultation and the original consultation. Members of the conservative party launch a new group to support gay marriage called Freedom to marry . A key […]
ICAI – Independent commission for aid impact
The independent body responsible for the scrutiny of UK aid. A useful starting point for considering effectiveness. Reports from 2011 onwards are online. http://icai.independent.gov.uk/publications/ Other useful analyses of UK aid: House of Commons international development committee – reports and hearings online. Eldis provides a free searchable database of abstracts and full text publications covering all aspects […]
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