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This document reports on achievements in many critical areas including child protection, education, health, livelihoods and disaster risk reduction by Save the Children as a result of their planned five-year response and recovery program in five countries: Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and Somalia.
http://www.preventionweb.net/files/12547_tsunamireport20091.pdf
Keywords: India, Indonesia, Natural disasters, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tsunamis,
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Prism Vision Networks Corporation Sdn. Bhd. presents you this most informative site on Malaysian general elections. The aim of this site is to be a one stop information providing site regarding the elections. All information in the site is available to the end users with out any cost. The site has all details regarding the elections. The site is done with the latest technologies and a big team is working round the clock to provide you with the latest and proper information. This site is not going to be a site just for this election alone (11th General Election). The core concept of this site is to have a permanent site with all data about the elections in Malaysia, so that any one can refer to it any time. The site contains all statistics and results of the election (1999 & 2004). The site is designed in four languages Malay, Chinese, Tamil and English for the convenience of the users.
http://www.pilihanraya.com.my/
Keywords: Elections, Malaysia, Politics and society, Southeast Asia,
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14 Challenges when shaping capabilities for research : Swedish support to bilateral research cooperation with Sri Lanka and Vietnam, 1976–2006, and a look ahead / Jan Annerstedt, Shantha Liyanage. - Stockholm : Sida, 2008. - 114 p. (Sida evaluation ; 2008:14) The study summarizes challenges, experiences and achievements during 30 years of bilateral research collaboration between Sweden and Sri Lanka and between Sweden and Vietnam, respectively. The two collaborations both started in 1976 and has since then been financed from Swedish international development cooperation resources. The study shows several types of long-term impacts of the collaboration. A number of suggestions are made on how to reorient and change focus of possible future research collaboration between Sweden and the two countries after the Swedish bilateral development cooperation has been phased out in 2011.
http://www2.sida.se/shared/jsp/download.jsp?f=Utv2008-14_SIDA44696en.pdf&a=39696
Keywords: Bilateral aid, Development, Development. Poverty, Education, Nordic Perspective, Publications, Research, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Vietnam,
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A case study of indigenous traditional legal systems and conflict resolution in Rattanakiri and Mondulkiri provinces, Cambodia Produced by: United Nations Development Programme (2007) Following a case study in Cambodia during March to April 2006, this paper presents a summary of the findings of the participatory action research case study into indigenous traditional legal systems in Rattanakiri and Mondulkiri Provinces. It discusses some of the main policy issues that need to be dealt with as part of a reform process to enhance access to justice for indigenous peoples. It also summarises the main recommendations resulting from the work. The research found that indigenous communities overwhelmingly trust, use and support their customary laws and conflict resolution processes within their communities. In addition to this, indigenous groups are marginalised in the formal legal system, but traditional law allows minority cultures to maintain their integrity and deal with change. The formal and traditional legal systems address different rights, responsibilities and conflicts. The researchers learned that this type of research cannot be rushed a! nd significant time and effort is required to understand the living conditions of the marginalised groups during the early part of the research process in order to develop appropriate policy recommendations. Although the authors argue that it is not possible to come up with a list of instant recommendations to be implemented, some suggestions include: create a facility within the Ministry of Justice authorised to liaise with other relevant institutions (e.g., Ministry of Interior [MoI] and Department of Ethnic Minorities in the Ministry of Rural Development [MRD]) support an ongoing process of consultation, research and documentation with Indigenous Peoples' communities (in a number of provinces). This should be led by indigenous organisations/networks, and feed into national level consultations the government should invest traditional authorities with the formal authority to deal with illicit land sales and conflicts,! and to mediate boundary disputes, including ancestral land claims explore the opportunity for the Traditional Authorities to have a more formalised role of Conflict Resolution under the commune councils with delegation of power from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and MoI.
http://www.un.org.kh/undp/ict4dtoolkit/index2.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_vie...
Keywords: Cambodia, Conflict resolution, Conflicts. Terrorism, Law and legislation, Legislation, Southeast Asia,
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A comparison between students’ mental health in Sweden and Cambodia / Maria Nyman, Sofie Bjärntoft. - Gävle : , 2010. - 29 p. - Gävle : University of Gävle. Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies (Bachelor's thesis) Mental illness is seen as a public health problem around the world, especially among adolescents. Cambodia is one of Asia's poorest countries, and has one of the lowest health statuses. Only one in four children are able to go to school in Cambodia for economic reasons however in Sweden all children have the right to education but mental health is still a major problem. The aim of the present study is to make a comparison between the mental health of children in English schools in Sweden and in Cambodia, using a target group of fifteen-year-olds, and also to see if there are differences in the school staff's work in promoting children's mental health. This study used both a qualitative and a quantitative method involving sixty-six fifteen-year-old students. A questionnaire adapted from Antonovsky‟s Sense of Coherence (SOC) theory was used. Five qualitative interviews with teachers working with health were also carried out.The results showed that the Swedish students were satisfied with their life situation, and also had a higher SOC than the Cambodian participants. The students in Cambodia enjoyed school more than the Swedish students, but still, anxiety and worries were more common among students in Cambodia. The teachers in Cambodia and in Sweden had different ways of defining what health is.
http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-7066
Keywords: Cambodia, Health, Nordic Perspective, Publications, Southeast Asia, Sweden,
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A comprehensive framework for the adoption of techno-relationship innovations : empirical evidence from eCRM in manufacturing SMEs / Kittipong Sophonthummapharn. - Umeå : Umeå University. Umeå School of Business, 2008. - 273 p. (Studies in business administration. Series B ; 65) Information Technology (IT) plays a significant role in today business competition. A prominent role is that it helps a firm to manage relationships with customers effectively. Adoption of appropriate technology can lead the firm to greater business competency, improve its business performance, and ensure it retains its competitive advantages. While there is a rich body of literature on IT innovation adoption and implementation, research on the adoption of IT innovation that is specifically intended to perform relationship marketing functions is scant. The problem in this research is to address the lack of a research framework for examining the factors influencing the adoption of techno-relationship innovations. The existing adoption models are insufficient in properly explaining which factors are involved in the adoption decision and which factors are more important, and are especially insufficient with regard to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The aim of this study is to develop a comprehensive research framework used for exploring the factors affecting the adoption of techno-relationship innovations and to apply this framework for empirically investigating the adoption of electronic Customer Relationship Management (eCRM) applications in manufacturing SMEs. This study proposes the term ‘techno-relationship innovation’ and defines it as a technology-related idea, process, method, product, or service that is intended to perform relationship marketing tasks and which is perceived as new to an individual or a firm. The developed research framework contains 20 potential determinant factors covering four contexts: individual, technological, organizational, and environmental. This study was conducted through survey research and the sample was drawn by means of systematic sampling technique. The empirical data were collected by using self-administered questionnaires and the data analysis was based on 508 manufacturing SMEs in Thailand. The analysis was based on multivariate statistical techniques including t-test, factor analysis, deiscriminant analysis, and cluster analysis. The findings reveal interesting insights into understanding the adoption of eCRM applications by manufacturing SMEs. The Key Influential Factors (KIF) model is proposed summarizing the conclusions of the study. It indicates what factors in what contexts should be given more or less attention. From 20 factors, the analysis indicates that 12 factors are important factors that should be given high priority. They are Compatibility, Industry Pressure, Customer Pressure, Subjective Norm, Attitude, External Support, Perceived Advantage, Observability, Perceived Relationship Marketing Functionality, Technological Expertise, Perceived Easiness, and Financial Resources. Five factors have the capability to discriminate between eCRM adopters and non-adopters but their discriminant powers are weak so they receive second priority. They are Competitive Pressure, Innovativeness, Business Experience, Governmental Encouragement, and Internet Experience. The other three factors appear insignificant but they should not be completely ignored when encouraging the adoption of eCRM applications. Thus, these three factors receive third priority. They are Size, Trialability, and Self-efficacy. Furthermore, the eCRM adopters are classified into three groups: basic adopters, moderate adopters, and advanced adopters. The inference is that the basic eCRM adopters are uncertain whether eCRM applications are really needed for business success. In contrast, the moderate and advanced eCRM adopters require different attention which is related to maximizing the advantages of eCRM applications. This classification offers solid information for market segmentation purposes in the eCRM industry. Study implications are acknowledged. A comprehensive research framework is proposed suggesting 20 potential determinant factors involved in examining the adoption of techno-relationship innovations. This research framework provides a tool to marketing researchers in conducting further research. Empirical investigation leads to the KIF model that offers guidance to government and private agencies in properly encouraging the adoption of eCRM applications and their relevant components among manufacturing SMEs. Moreover, the study’s limitations and suggestions for further research are provided.
http://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:142015/FULLTEXT01
Keywords: Business enterprises, Business. Management, In Focus, In Focus 2010, In Focus 2010 Week 23, Nordic Perspective, Publications, Small and medium size enterprises, Southeast Asia, Sweden, Thailand,
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A descriptive study of self-perceived attitudes regarding HIV/AIDS in Cambodia / Sara Bodling, Sarah Larsson. - Gävle : University of Gävle. Department of Occupational and Public Health Sciences, 2010. - 26 p. (Bachelor's thesis) Cambodia is the most HIV-afflicted country in Southeast Asia. The level of knowledge about the virus among the people is low and because of the poor conditions few people have access to testing and treatment. The HIV/AIDS epidemic has been followed by a stigmatization against people living with the disease and negative attitudes are common. The aim of this study was to identify self-perceived attitudes experienced by people living with HIV/AIDS in Lvea Em, Cambodia. In this study, a qualitative interview method was used. Ten interviews were conducted with ten Cambodian men and women, aged 25-48 years. They lived in different villages in the district of Lvea Em, outside Phnom Penh. The contact-organization Asian Outreach Cambodia (AOC) provided us with the informants. Most interviews were conducted in the informant’s own homes. One of the staff from the AOC also worked as an interpreter during the interviews. Since HIV/AIDS can be a sensitive topic, particular consideration was given to ethical considerations. To evaluate the results from the study a content analysis was used. The results showed that there are several negative attitudes connected to people living with HIV/AIDS. The main reason for negative attitudes seems to be fear of contagion. The result also showed some positive attitudes that derive from having HIV, like the discovery of love and care from family members and strengthening of the relationship to them. The results indicate that it is important to target the main underlying causes for stigmatization against people living with HIV/AIDS, but also that it is necessary to focus on the positive attitudes that do exist towards them. We wish that this study may contribute a little in the future work to eliminate the stigma and negative attitudes and also in the work to bring forward and increase the positive attitudes.
http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-7080
Keywords: Cambodia, Health, Nordic Perspective, Publications, Southeast Asia, Sweden,
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Malaysia: Access to Information and the Environment Report Launch In the aftermath of the worst floods to hit Malaysia for thirty years, ARTICLE 19 and the Center for Independent Journalism (CIJ) launched on Febryary 9, 2007 a spearheading report entitled A Haze of Secrecy: Access to Environmental Information in Malaysia.
http://www.bangkit.net/2007/02/09/malaysia-access-to-information-and-the-environ...
Keywords: Environment, Malaysia, Southeast Asia,
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A helping hand? : FDI and training of local personnel : A case study of a Norwegian company in Vietnam / Monika Thollefsen. - Oslo : Pedagogisk forskningsinstitutt, Universitetet i Oslo, 2009. - 102 p. (Master's thesis) This is a case study of a Norwegian company and its affiliate in Vietnam. The purpose is to evaluate the knowledge and skill transfers that take place through training, and the benefits this has for the employees and the local society. There is a particular focus on technical and vocational education and training (TVET). The study is based on qualitative interviews with corporate employees in Norway, administrative employees and managers in Vietnam, operators and warehouse workers in Vietnam and representatives for organizations working with TVET and with support to Norwegian industry in Vietnam. However, the company is currently not involved in any cooperation with local TVET institutions. The findings show that the company is providing both informal and formal training to their employees and that they offer training courses at the local level as well as in the region and globally. However, lower educated employees, operators and warehouse staff are mainly receiving task specific on-the-job training. Still, the interviewees are mainly expressing appreciation about their job and their job conditions.
http://www.duo.uio.no/sok/work.html?WORKID=93633&fid=51217
Keywords: Economic issues, Education, Investment, Nordic Perspective, Norway, Publications, Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Vocational education,
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A ripple in development? : long term perspectives on the response to the Indian Ocean tsunami 2004 : a joint follow-up evaluation of the links between relief, rehabilitation and development (LRRD) / Emery Brusset ... [et al.]. - Stockholm : Sida. - 2009 (164 p.) This report is a follow-up evaluation of linkages between immediate relief, rehabilitation (or reconstruction) and development (LRRD) related to the response to the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. The first LRRD evaluation was carried as part of the Tsunami Evaluation Coalition (TEC) set of evaluations in 2005-06. The LRRD2 evaluation report covers experiences up to the end of 2008 in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, i.e. from the four years after the disaster. A number of organisations and government agencies have supported this evaluation in various ways, with the aim to provide conclusions and lessons learned that are useful for mitigating the consequences of possible future disasters.
http://www2.sida.se/shared/jsp/download.jsp?f=SIDA52010en_web_A-ripple-in-develo...
Keywords: Development, Development. Poverty, In Focus, In Focus 2009, In Focus 2009 Week 52, Indonesia, Maldives, Natural disasters, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, Tsunamis,
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