science and technology What’s Next? EU, US and Colombia Show They’re Moving Forward with the Paris Agreement By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2016-05-13T12:10:00Z Less than two weeks after 175 nations signed the pivotal Paris Agreement on climate change, a question lingers: What happens now? Full Article Hydropower Baseload Storage Bioenergy Wind Power Solar Geothermal
science and technology Raising Our Game in Clean Energy Innovation By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2016-06-27T17:01:00Z Recently I traveled to San Francisco to participate in international efforts to meet the challenge of climate change and accelerate the global transition to clean energy. The main event was the Seventh Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM7), a meeting of 23 countries and the European Commission. Full Article Hydropower Baseload Bioenergy Wind Power Solar Geothermal
science and technology Brexit: Insights from Renewable Energy Businesses By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2016-07-08T13:48:00Z Brexit; It’s been the buzz word dominating the media recently and it’s likely to continue for some time. The UK’s decision to leave the EU has left both supporting sides of the ‘leave’ and ‘remain’ campaign in a somewhat collective state of uncertainty as to how this decision will impact the country right now and in the future years. Full Article Hydropower Baseload Bioenergy Wind Power Solar
science and technology Where Now on Climate Change for the UK? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2016-07-18T12:18:00Z It was a gamble that went spectacularly wrong for Tory Prime Minister David Cameron: Allow the UK to decide through a national referendum on their future participation in the EU and hope that they choose to remain. Full Article Hydropower Baseload Bioenergy Wind Power Solar
science and technology New Heatspring Author By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2016-07-27T05:00:00Z Full Article
science and technology Will the G20 Spur Post-Paris Climate Action? 3 Signs to Look For By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2016-08-22T14:41:00Z The G20 meeting in Hangzhou, China, this September brings together leaders of the world’s largest economies for the first such gathering since the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate. G20 Leaders Summits traditionally focus on economic growth and financial stability, but since more than 190 countries collectively agreed to greatly enhance mitigation of the causes and impacts of climate change, the need to tackle a changing climate and foster clean energy has become a clear economic and business reality. Full Article Hydropower Baseload Bioenergy Wind Power Solar Geothermal
science and technology The Clean Power Plan: Justice Delayed By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2016-08-24T16:51:00Z In the case of the Fossil Fuel Industry, et. al. VS Earth, et. al., I find myself asking—not for the first time—is justice delayed, justice denied? It should come as no surprise that I am convinced it is. Full Article Hydropower Baseload Bioenergy Wind Power Solar Geothermal
science and technology US and China Join Paris Agreement, Bringing it Much Closer to Taking Effect By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2016-09-06T17:17:00Z The United States and China on Sept. 3 formally joined the Paris Agreement in a ceremony in Hangzhou, China, ahead of the G20 Summit. President Obama and President Xi both deposited their country’s official instrument with United Nations Secretary, General Ban-Ki Moon. Full Article Hydropower Baseload Bioenergy Wind Power Solar Geothermal
science and technology World Bank makes US$390 million loan Pakistan's Tarbela hydroelectric plant extension By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2016-09-21T21:23:00Z The World Bank has approved US$390 million in additional financing to be used by Pakistan's Water and Power Development Authority for extensions of its Tarbela hydroelectric plant. Full Article Baseload
science and technology Part IV: Justice Delayed — Will Politics Trump Justice in the Case of the Clean Power Plan? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2016-09-29T16:15:00Z By the time this column is published, oral arguments in the legal challenge to the Clean Power Plan will have already been made. The en banc panel of 10 appeals court judges is not likely to render its decision before the New Year. No matter the opinion, it will be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Full Article Hydropower Baseload Storage Bioenergy Wind Power Solar Geothermal
science and technology Chile will increase small hydropower generation with 3-MW Los Pinos hydropower plant By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2016-11-08T21:00:00Z Chile's Schwager Energy and China-based Shenyang Yuanda Commercial & Investment Co. signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 3 to build the 3-MW Los Pinos run-of-the-river hydroelectric plant in southern Chile's Lagos region, according to BN Americas. Full Article Baseload
science and technology The Clean Tech Primer 2017 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2017-01-10T15:23:00Z In New York, Raymond James released its Clean Tech Primer 2017, arguably the most cogent and concise summary of activity and prospects across the gamut from solar power through to water technology, including all biofuels, biopower and bioindustrials. Full Article Editor's Pick Hydropower Baseload Storage Bioenergy Policy Wind Power Opinion & Commentary Solar
science and technology EWC President Morrison on the Crisis in Japan By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:16 +0000 EWC President Morrison on the Crisis in Japan The East-West Center community expresses its sympathy and deep concern over the loss of life and on-going crisis in Japan resulting from the massive earthquake and tsunami. Our hearts go out to the family members of those who lost their lives and to the thousands who are still trying to locate family and friends, who lost property, or who have had to leave their homes. We salute those courageous workers and members of the military and other public services who are doing their utmost to contain the damage at the nuclear reactors and providing relief assistance to hundreds of thousands of Japanese. Please consider giving generously to the organizations involved in relief activities. Full Article
science and technology East-West Center Collaborates with University of Hawai‘i on Ann Dunham Soetoro Endowment By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:16 +0000 East-West Center Collaborates with University of Hawai‘i on Ann Dunham Soetoro Endowment The East-West Center is pleased to be collaborating with the University of Hawai‘i Foundation and the Department of Anthropology at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa to raise funds for student fellowships in honor of Ann Dunham Soetoro, the mother of President Barack Obama. The graduate degree fellowships will focus on Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, and are intended to perpetuate the kind of penetrating and insightful study of Indonesia that was exemplified by this distinguished alumna of the East-West Center and the University of Hawai‘i. Full Article
science and technology EWC Volunteer Named ‘Happiest Man in America’ By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:16 +0000 EWC Volunteer Named ‘Happiest Man in America’ Trudy and Alvin Wong Full Article
science and technology International Engagement Critical to U.S. National Security Strategy By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:17 +0000 International Engagement Critical to U.S. National Security Strategy HONOLULU (Dec. 3, 2010) – A critical focus of the National Security Strategy released by President Obama last May is it its emphasis on international cooperation to meet the global challenges of the 21st century, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Esther Brimmer said in a speech today at the East-West Center in Honolulu Hawai‘i. Full Article
science and technology New Journalist Exchange Focuses on China’s Growing Clout By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:17 +0000 New Journalist Exchange Focuses on China’s Growing Clout L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (center, left) with participants in the EWC’s China-U.S. Journalists Exchange program discussing Chinese investment in Los Angeles. The East-West Center’s first China-United States Journalists Exchange focused on China’s more assertive role in regional issues and its increasing economic might. Full Article
science and technology EWC 2010 Annual Report Available By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:17 +0000 EWC 2010 Annual Report Available EWC 2010 Annual Report cover and historic timeline of events. The East-West Center’s 2010 Annual Report – 50 th Anniversary issue is now available online to download. Full Article
science and technology Could China's Economic Miracle End Soon? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:18 +0000 Could China's Economic Miracle End Soon? HONOLULU (Dec. 9, 2010) -- Since 1978, China’s economy has been growing rapidly. But will China’s “economic miracle” come to an end sometime in the near future? That’s the provocative question economist Paul Gregory and political scientist Kate Zhou examined during a recent presentation at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Gregory, a University of Houston professor and East-West Center visiting scholar, started off by recounting examples of other economies that at one point had been pegged to overtake the U.S. Examples include the USSR in the ’50s, France’s postwar Trente Glorieuses period, and more recently Japan. Full Article
science and technology EWC50 Spotlight: 'Going Green' at the EWC: Student Fellows Lead the Way for Environmental Sustainability By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:19 +0000 EWC50 Spotlight: 'Going Green' at the EWC: Student Fellows Lead the Way for Environmental Sustainability Sustainable EWC initiative volunteers help manage the Center’s recycling efforts. "It is my firm belief that change comes from our own community--recycling in the EWC community is an example of this,” stated Mariko Miyahira, EWC Participants’ Association (EWCPA) Sustainability Co-coordinator. “By collecting bottles, paper, and other recyclables, EWC participants are putting their beliefs into practice, and we are making change within our community." Full Article
science and technology Inouye: APEC Promotes Stability in Asia Pacific Region By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:19 +0000 Inouye: APEC Promotes Stability in Asia Pacific Region YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (Nov. 12, 2010) – Speaking yesterday at the 2010 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Yokohama, Japan, U.S. Senate Appropriation Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawai‘i) said the meeting comes at a time when “the interdependence among the world’s economies have reached a level never seen before.” Full Article
science and technology EWC 50 Spotlight: Educators from Nine Nations Explore the Multiple Histories of the Pacific War By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:20 +0000 EWC 50 Spotlight: Educators from Nine Nations Explore the Multiple Histories of the Pacific War Workshop participants show appreciation for the presentation by civilian survivors of the Pacific War. Different ‘voices’ and multiple perspectives shed new light on the impact World War II had on the Pacific, when 75 college professors from nine nations participated in workshops as part of the East-West Center’s Asian Studies Development Program (ASDP). Full Article
science and technology Pakistan Flood Relief By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:20 +0000 Pakistan Flood Relief The East-West Center community offers its deepest sympathies and concern to those affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan, as well as weather-related disasters in China and elsewhere. “With so many in Pakistan already struggling to cope with violence, poverty and other enormous challenges, these floods create a critical situation that calls for an urgent cooperative international response,” said EWC President Charles E. Morrison. “We hope that the international community will generously respond and provide support to recovery efforts as Pakistan works to rebuild from this major disaster." Organizations accepting donations for the relief effort include: Full Article
science and technology EWC Spotlight on Education: EWC Welcomes 167 New Students from 33 Countries By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:20 +0000 EWC Spotlight on Education: EWC Welcomes 167 New Students from 33 Countries Full Article
science and technology Spotlight on Alumni: EWC Pays Tribute to Alumnus Mau Piailug, Master Navigator of the Pacific By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:21 +0000 Spotlight on Alumni: EWC Pays Tribute to Alumnus Mau Piailug, Master Navigator of the Pacific EWC Alumnus Mau Piailug (photo by Monte Costa). The East-West Center expresses its deep sympathy to the family and friends of Mau Piailug as we mourn his recent passing. Piailug, a humble, traditional navigator from the Micronesian island of Satawal in Yap, is hailed as the catalyst for launching the cultural renaissance in the Pacific. In 1976, Piailug sat at the helm of the replica ancient Hawaiian voyaging canoe, the Hokule‘a, as it completed a historic journey, sailing 2,300 miles between Hawai‘i and Tahiti without modern-day navigational instruments. Full Article
science and technology Publications Highlighting Center's Global Impact Make Debut at 50th Anniversery Conference By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:21 +0000 Publications Highlighting Center’s Global Impact Make Debut at 50th Anniversary International Conference The roughly 800 participants who gathered from more than 35 nations at the recent EWC/EWCA 50th Anniversary International Conference received a special gift conveying the significance of the celebration. Opening their conference bags, they found two new publications – Fifty Years, Fifty Stories , focusing on the lives and achievements of select Center alumni; and The East-West Center Legacy , sharing a behind-the-scenes look at some of the Center’s institutional accomplishments. Full Article
science and technology At 50, EWC Looks Ahead to Meet Asia Pacific Challenges By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:22 +0000 At 50, EWC Looks Ahead to Meet Asia Pacific Challenges By Charles E. Morrison (Note: This commentary originally appeared in The Honolulu Star-Advertiser on July 1, 2010) In 1960, the year the East-West Center was founded by Congress to promote understanding and cooperation in the Asia Pacific region, Americans largely regarded the region as significant as the secondary Cold War theater after Europe. Today, economic and resources issues dominate U.S.-Asia-Pacific relations, a consequence of the region’s rapid economic growth. Excluded from many international organizations in 1960, China, India, Indonesia, Japan and Korea are major voices at the G-20, the world’s premier international economic institution. Full Article
science and technology 50th Anniversary Conference Wraps Up By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:22 +0000 50th Anniversary Conference Wraps Up Halau Hula Ka No‘eau opens the conference with an offering of hula. Friends and colleagues reunite. Full Article
science and technology EWC 50 Spotlight: EWC Alumni in Okinawa Celebrate Obuchi Program’s 10th Anniversary and Center’s 50th Anniversary By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:23 +0000 EWC 50 Spotlight: EWC Alumni in Okinawa Celebrate Obuchi Program’s 10th Anniversary and Center’s 50th Anniversary Robert Nakasone, EWC Obuchi program coordinator, speaks about the program at the recent 10th anniversary Obuchi symposium. Full Article
science and technology Trade Representative Kirk Outlines Asia-Focused Trade Agenda at East-West Center’s USAPC Washington Conference By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:23 +0000 Trade Representative Kirk Outlines Asia-Focused Trade Agenda at East-West Center’s USAPC Washington Conference U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk Full Article
science and technology EWC 2009 Annual Report Available By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:23 +0000 EWC 2009 Annual Report Available The East-West Center’s 2009 Annual Report is now available on-line for download . Full Article
science and technology EWC 50 Spotlight: EWC Arts Program Introduces Diverse Audiences to Traditional Japanese Music By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:24 +0000 EWC 50 Spotlight: EWC Arts Program Introduces Diverse Audiences to Traditional Japanese Music photo by Eric Chang Full Article
science and technology EWC 50 Spotlight: Follow the EWC International Media Conference Online By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:24 +0000 EWC 50 Spotlight: Follow the EWC International Media Conference Online More than 250 journalists and media experts from across the Asia Pacific region and the U.S. gathered in Hong Kong April 25-28 to discuss the latest news and media-industry issues in the region. Full Article
science and technology EWC Mourns Loss of Hadi Soesastro, International Advisory Board Member By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:24 +0000 EWC Mourns Loss of Hadi Soesastro, International Advisory Board Member Dr. Hadi Soesastro HONOLULU (May 3) - The East-West Center expresses its deep sympathy to the family of Dr. Hadi Soesastro as we mourn his passing. Dr. Hadi served as a member of the Center’s International Advisory Board and has participated in several EWC activities over the years. He also served as the executive director of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Jakarta, Indonesia. As one of the most prominent and respected Southeast Asian intellectuals promoting regional economic cooperation and freer trade, he was a mentor and adviser to many younger Southeast Asian scholars and government officials. Full Article
science and technology EWC 50 Spotlight: East-West Center’s ‘Priceless Legacy’ is Revealed in 50th Anniversary Commemorative Video By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:25 +0000 EWC 50 Spotlight: East-West Center’s ‘Priceless Legacy’ is Revealed in 50th Anniversary Commemorative Video In honor of the East-West Center’s 50th anniversary, the commemorative video, “A Priceless Legacy,” was featured at the recent dinner launching the year’s celebrations. In the video, the Center’s history unfolds through a series of interviews with key leaders and current East-West Center participants who share their reflections. Full Article
science and technology EWC 50 Spotlight: Tongan King Plants Tree in Honor of Center’s 50th Anniversary By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:25 +0000 Tongan King Plants Tree in Honor of Center’s 50th Anniversary Tonga’s King George Tupou V (left) plants a tree at the East-West Center accompanied by EWC President Charles E. Morrison (center) and Board of Governors Chairman Puongpun Sananikone. His Majesty King George Tupou V of the Kingdom of Tonga recently visited the East-West Center, meeting with leaders from the Center and planting a native Hawaiian ‘Ohia tree in the Center’s courtyard as part of the 50th anniversary year celebration. His Majesty was joined by East-West Center President Charles E. Morrison, who noted the Center’s close ties with the Kingdom through the EWC’s Pacific Islands Development Program (PIDP). Full Article
science and technology EWC 50 Spotlight: International Graduate Student Conference Addresses Global Challenges By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:25 +0000 EWC 50 Spotlight: International Graduate Student Conference Addresses Global Challenges Conference co-coordinator Vandana Krishnamurthy welcomes the audience to the International Graduate Student Conference. Seated in the front row ( L to R) are Beryl Yang, the other co-coordinator, EWC President Charles E. Morrison, keynote speaker C.H. Tung, EWC Board of Governors Chairman Puongpun Sananikone, Mr. and Mrs. John K. Tsui, and Jean Ariyoshi. Full Article
science and technology EWC 50 Spotlight: East-West Center Launches 50th Anniversary Celebrations at Dinner Honoring the Founders By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:26 +0000 EWC 50 Spotlight: East-West Center Launches 50th Anniversary Celebrations at Dinner Honoring the Founders At the dinner honoring EWC founding leaders and launching the Center’s 50th Anniversary, Maya Soetoro-Ng, sister to President Obama and daughter of EWC alumni Ann Dunham and Lolo Soetoro, speaks about the Center’s importance to her family. Full Article
science and technology Spotlight on Journalism Fellowships By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:27 +0000 EWC Journalism Programs Expand Offerings, Participation A strong growth area at the East-West Center in recent years has been the Center’s journalism fellowships and exchanges. Since 2005, the range of EWC programs for journalists has doubled, to 10 programs serving about 100 participants per year, with many more attending the biennial international media conferences. Full Article
science and technology EWC 50 Spotlight: A Vision Is Born By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:27 +0000 EWC 50 Spotlight: A Vision Is Born EWC groundbreaking ceremony, May 1961. Left to right: University of Hawai‘i President Laurence Snyder, UH Board of Regents Chairman Herbert Cornuelle, first Center chief executive Murray Turnbull, future Hawaii Gov. John A. Burns, then-Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. Full Article
science and technology Spotlight on the EWC Arts Program: Textile Exhibit Provides Insights into Lao-Tai Indigenous Culture By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:28 +0000 Spotlight on the EWC Arts Program: Textile Exhibit Provides Insights into Lao-Tai Indigenous Culture Patricia Cheesman, guest curator, giving a tour of the exhibit. Master weaver Dalounny Phonsouny “Aire” Carroll demonstrating traditional Lao weaving techniques in the EWC gallery. These photographs are from the Cosmic Creatures exhibit featuring Lao-Tai women wearing traditional textiles. -- Grandmother Lasa, 2004 (Patricia Cheesman). Full Article
science and technology Outlook for Global Energy Markets after the Great Recession By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:28 +0000 Outlook for Global Energy Markets After the 'Great Recession' Audio : At an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies and co-sponsored by the East-West Center in Washington, EWC Senior Fellow Fereidun Fesharaki discusses the outlook for global oil and gas markets after the “Great Recession.” Will growth reemerge to pre-crises levels? Will production keep up with resumed growth? What will the implications be for prices? Click here to listen. Full Article
science and technology Spotlight on Public Events: Microfinance as a Tool for Community Development By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:28 +0000 Spotlight on Public Events: Microfinance as a Tool for Community Development EWC Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Program participant Kalpana Sankar, CEO of Hand in Hand in Tamil Nadu (India), speaking on microfinance initiatives. Kathleen Stack, Vice President of Freedom from Hunger and a participant in EWC’s 2009 Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Program, speaking on her NGO’s microfinance projects. Full Article
science and technology Internationalizing the Yuan By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:29 +0000 Internationalizing the Yuan A Hong Kong bond issue is a small but important step By Christopher A. McNally (Note: This commentary originally appeared in The Walt Street Journal's Asia edition on Sept. 10, 2009) Beijing's announcement earlier this week that it will sell yuan-denominated government bonds in Hong Kong has caught a lot of attention. The Ministry of Finance bills it as a measure to "promote the yuan in neighboring countries and improve the yuan's international status." The move comes in the context of Beijing's larger goal of transforming the yuan into a global currency. While on its own this is a relative baby step, it is more significant than at first appears. Full Article
science and technology Spotlight on East-West Center in Washington: The ASEAN Commission on Human Rights and Beyond By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:30 +0000 Spotlight on East-West Center in Washington: The ASEAN Commission on Human Rights and Beyond EWC Visiting Fellow Dr. Hao Duy Phan discusses human rights mechanisms in Southeast Asia. Full Article
science and technology Spotlight on Education: New Environmental Stewardship Program Cultivates Action-oriented Leaders By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:30 +0000 Spotlight on Education: New Environmental Stewardship Program Cultivates Action-oriented Leaders USIE participants with Representative Mazie Hirono (D-HI) on Capitol Hill Full Article
science and technology EWC Mourns Loss of Corazon Aquino, Former Philippines President By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:30 +0000 EWC Mourns Loss of Corazon Aquino, Former Philippines President HONOLULU (July 31) - The East-West Center expresses its sympathy to the people of the Philippines, as they mourn the death of former President Corazon Aquino. "Our hearts go out to the members of Aquino's family in this time of bereavement," says EWC President Charles E. Morrison. He adds, "We will always remember Corazon Aquino for her dedication to all the people of the Philippines and for her idealism, strength, and courage in the face of opposition." Full Article
science and technology EWC Expresses Sympathy Over the Tongan Ferry Tragedy By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:30 +0000 EWC Expresses Sympathy Over the Tongan Ferry Tragedy HONOLULU (August 6) – The East-West Center expresses its profound sadness and concern to the people of the Kingdom of Tonga over the tragic loss of lives associated with the sinking of the ferry near Nuku'alofa. "Our thoughts are with the families of those that have been impacted by this tragedy," says Center President Charles E. Morrison. He adds, “We are very concerned about those still missing, and earnestly hope that the search for survivors is able to reunite the separated families. The fact that this disaster comes so soon after the loss of life in the recent sinking in Kiribati is especially unfortunate for the people of the Pacific.” Full Article
science and technology Asia Pacific Recovery Policies Explored at Economic Council Meeting By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:31 +0000 Asia Pacific Recovery Policies Explored at Economic Council Meeting WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 14) – The Asia Pacific region is starting to see the effects of various stimulus packages, but a long road still lies ahead before the global economy recovers, experts said at the annual General Meeting of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, hosted this week by the East-West Center in Washington. A survey of more than 400 regional opinion leaders released during the two-day PECC conference also revealed that, while a substantial number of respondents expected much weaker economic growth in the next year, the degree of pessimism has declined compared to a previous survey conducted in October 2008. Full Article
science and technology Spotlight on Alumni: Alumna Encop Sopia Blaizes the Trail for Indonesian Women in Politics By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:31 +0000 Spotlight on Alumni: Alumna Encop Sopia Blazes the Trail for Indonesian Women in Politics EWC Alumna Encop Sopia at the 2008 EWC International Conference in Bali. Full Article
