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Towards Student-Centered Learning: Boosting Student Learning Outcomes

19 September 2016
Phenomenon-based learning, a shift from focus on school subjects to actual real-world and interdisciplinary topics, was introduced by the Finnish Government through a National Curriculum Framework it put into effect in 2016. “LUMA Centre Finland” and “Finnish Schools on the Move,” two notable…

ICT Applications for Social Protection Delivery: Examples in Mongolia, Nepal, and Viet Nam

19 September 2016
Mongolia, Nepal, and Viet Nam differ in their use of ICT for social protection services. Mongolia has extensively used ICT: It has issued electronic ID cards to all its citizens starting in 2012, which the latter use to access government services. Viet Nam and Nepal have started to introduce the…

ICT Challenges and Opportunities for Social Protection Delivery in Nepal

19 September 2016
In Nepal, several obstacles hinder investments on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for social protection. Data, for one, is still scare. Moreover, IT personal and expertise are also still at a weak level. To overcome these obstacles, capacity-training is needed at the country-level.…

Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Europe

16 September 2016
Fuel cells and hydrogen (FCH) are part of and are making a great contribution to Europe’s energy transition. The region believes that FCH are key technologies for decarbonizing the energy system. The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking was established as a strong public-private partnership…

Public Transport Application (Bus Procurement Initiative) in Europe

16 September 2016
Find out why fuel cell (FC) buses are the most flexible zero-emission transport option. Shifting public awareness towards sustainability and eco-friendliness requires new sustainable transport solutions. Investing in FC buses bears significant benefits politically, environmentally, operationally,…

European Union's Experiences in Policy, Funding and Financing Instruments Addressing Loss and Damage

6 September 2016
The European adaptation strategy deals with adaptation and resilience. Financial instruments are part of the whole package, while research and innovative approaches are considered to close existing knowledge gap.

European Union's Experiences in Policy, Funding and Financing Instruments Addressing Loss and Damage

6 September 2016
The European adaptation strategy deals with adaptation and resilience. Financial instruments are part of the whole package, while research and innovative approaches are considered to close existing knowledge gap.

Gender and Social Inclusion in Mini-grid Systems in Nepal: Approach and Challenges

30 August 2016
This presentation discusses the existing policy and directives of Asian Development Bank (ADB) on gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) mainstreaming in the energy sector of Nepal. The GESI approach used by ADB as well as the challenges that impede its full realization in Nepal’s mini-grid…

NEP: Preparation of Pollution Control Strategy and Action Plan - Compendium of Environment Statistics 2015

29 August 2016
The eradication of poverty and the assurance of environmental sustainability are today’s greatest challenges. The concept of sustainable development introduces concrete measures to bring these ambitions into balance and intends to promote sustainable development for the benefit of current and…

Training for Internal Auditors in the Public Sector: An Alternative Approach for State Internal Auditors

1 August 2016
Slovenia's program to standardize state internal auditor competencies strives to merge international best practices with localized regulatory concerns. Internal audit is vital for public sector organizations to achieve accountability and integrity, improve operations, and instill confidence among…