[afro-nets] Social Watch Report 2006

["Claudio Schuftan" <claudio@hcmc.netnam.vn>]

Social Watch Report 2006
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From: Ruggiero, Mrs. Ana Lucia (WDC) 
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Anybody interested in reviewing this document for the list?

Claudio

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Social Watch Report 2006 

Launched September 19 in Singapore, at the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group.

Website: http://www.socialwatch.org/en/informeImpreso/informe2006.htm

This year's report refers to the urgent need to reform the current international financial structure to fulfil national and international commitments to eradicate poverty and promote gender equity.

Social Watch is an international coalition comprising 400 non-governmental organizations in some 60 countries. Its annual report is the world's most highly recognized independent study on social development.

MAPS AND GRAPHICS                                                     The Poverty Map provides a quick, visual overview of the level of basic capabilities in each country, while the Gender Equity Map reflects women's situation around the world. Various graphics illustrate the estimated dates for the achievement of the basic requisites needed to ensure a dignified standard of living for all of the world's people.

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Claudio Schuftan
mailto:claudio@hcmc.netnam.vn