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Iraq: Iraq’s Future- It’s the Oil, Stupid
Nov 24, 2014
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Hellenic Shipping News
This week, Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider al-Abbadi is scheduled to visit Erbil, his first visit to the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq as…
Iraq/Kurdistan: 2014 ‘a Turning Point for Kurdish Oil and Gas’
Nov 24, 2014
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Hurriyet Daily News
Kurds have created a real chance to make income for themselves by selling their own oil in Iraq and they will probably make more money…
Myanmar: Tensions Rise as Myanmar Turns to Dams for Power
Nov 24, 2014
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South China Morning Post
When a village in the conflict-torn hills of eastern Myanmar was asked to pay authorities more than US$10,000 to plug into an electricity grid, families…
Myanmar: Neighborhood Rivalry ‘Puts Burma’s Oil and Gas Sector at Risk’
Nov 24, 2014
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The Irrawaddy
Burma will struggle to attract new investment in oil and gas development because of a global industry slump and new competition from neighboring countries, a…
Sudan: Gold Production Reaches 64 Tonnes
Nov 24, 2014
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Sudan Tribune
Sudan has announced that the production of gold from January through October amounted to 64 tonnes, up from 34 tonnes in 2013.
A local brings his…
Iraq; Thousands of Iraq Chemical Weapons Destroyed in Open Air, Watchdog Says
Nov 24, 2014
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Iraq Oil Report
The United States recovered thousands of old chemical weapons in Iraq from 2004 to 2009 and destroyed almost all of them in secret and via…
Liberia: In Midst of Ebola, Lawmakers Eye U.S.$25m Million Oil Cash
Nov 24, 2014
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allAfrica
Under the draft Legislative budget 2014/2015, Lawmakers, knowing fully-well that appropriations were already allotted for institutions within the national budget, went ahead and re-appropriated the…
Colombia: Colombia Captures 'Coltan Czar' Linked to FARC
Nov 24, 2014
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Kyra Gurney, InSightCrime
Authorities in Colombia have captured a key operative who facilitated the sale of coltan and uranium for the FARC and ELN guerrilla groups, in a…
Liberia: '2014 Election Is About Oil'
Nov 23, 2014
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allAfrica
Montserrado County Senatorial candidate Christopher Z. Neyor has disclosed that the 2014 Special Election is about the country's future and the management of its oil…
China/South China Sea: China Building Possible Airfield in S. China Sea: US
Nov 22, 2014
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AFP/The West Australian
China is building a massive island in the South China Sea that could host an airfield in an area where Beijing is locked in bitter…
Landgrabbing: Why Wall Street Investors and Chinese Firms are Buying Farmland All over the World
Nov 22, 2014
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Brad Plumer, Vox
As the world's population soars past 7 billion, farmland and freshwater are becoming increasingly valuable resources.
And, in response, a growing number of companies and investors —…
Iraq: Turkey a Guarantor for Energy Peace in Iraq, Says Genel Energy President
Nov 22, 2014
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Hurriyet Daily News
Turkey is a guarantor for energy peace between Baghdad and Arbil, according to the head of an international energy company operating in
Iraq.
A dispute…
Kono, Sierra Leone: Cry Me a River
Nov 21, 2014
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The Union
Kono is the main diamond mining district in Sierra Leone. The origin of Blood Diamonds is right here. Even today, the buildings that were damaged…
Gidon Bromberg on Environmental Peacebuilding in the Lower Jordan Valley
Nov 21, 2014
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New Security Beat
“When you turn on the tap in any community in Israel, water will always flow. That’s not the case in Palestine, and it’s not always…
Congo’s Problems Run Deeper than Oil
Nov 21, 2014
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Reuters
Save the gorillas and save the Democratic Republic of Congo, urges “Virunga,” a new documentary from Netflix and enviro-mensches Leonardo DiCaprio and Howard Buffett. The…
Timor-Leste: East Timor’s Oil Resource: Boon or Bane?
Nov 21, 2014
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Mong Palatino, The Diplomat
Questions have emerged over the performance of East Timor’s Petroleum Fund, reviving discussion about whether the country is suffering from a “resource curse” caused by…
China/South China Sea: China Calls for Enhanced Dialogue to Resolve Conflicts
Nov 21, 2014
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BBC News
China's Defence Minister, Chang Wanquan, says he wants to enhance dialogue to manage disputes with neighbouring countries.Speaking at a security forum in Beijing, Mr Chang…
Iraq/Kurdistan: Iraqi, Kurdish Officials Stress Unity on Oil Policy
Nov 21, 2014
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World Bulletin
Iraqi central government officials and Kurdish region leaders have stressed eliminating differences for a more cohesive oil policy.
"We are very optimistic about overcoming the dispute between the Iraqi…
Liberia: "U.S.$20 Million Lost to Illicit Money"
Nov 21, 2014
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Keith Morris, Liberian Observer
A research report released yesterday on the Liberian economy shows that an estimated US$20 million is lost annually due to illicit financial flow (IFF).
According to…
Norway: Director United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Oslo Governance Centre
Nov 20, 2014
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UNDP, DevNet
The Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP’s Strategic…
Ghana: Research Associate at African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)
Nov 20, 2014
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ACET, DevNet
Role Purpose:
Established in 2008, the African Center for Economic Transformation(ACET) is a pan-African economic policy institute that supports long-term growth through transformation of African economies.…
Colombia: Chief of Party Artisanal Gold Mining, Environmental Impact Reduction Program Pact
Nov 20, 2014
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PACT, DevNet
Reporting to the Country Director, the Chief of Party is responsible for leading a five-year USAID-funded program to support the Government of Colombia (GOC) in…
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Wildlife Law Enforcement and Protected Area Management Coordinator
Nov 20, 2014
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Wildlife Conservation Center, DevNet
The Wildlife Conservation Society is seeking a highly skilled individual with expertise in wildlife law enforcement and protected area management to fill this position, for…
Iraq: Director Security Officer of Iraq Mine and UXO Clearance Organisation (IMCO)
Nov 20, 2014
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IMCO, DevNet
The Iraq Mine and UXO Clearance Organisation (IMCO) is a neutral and impartial NGO that clears landmines, other explosive remnants of war for the benefit…
Egypt: Economist (Water Scarcity Initiative) at Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Nov 20, 2014
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FAO, DevNet
Under the overall guidance of the Assistant Director General/Regional Representative (RNE) and the Water Scarcity Initiative Delivery Manager and the direct supervision and guidance of…
Sri Lanka: Biogas Programme Manager at People in Need
Nov 20, 2014
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People in Need, DevNet
Biogas Programme Manager will manage EU-funded project “Promoting Renewable Energy as a Driver for Sustainable Development and Mitigation of Climate Change in Sri Lanka” aimed…
Mali: Project Manager/Water Engineer at Rotary International
Nov 20, 2014
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Rotary International, DevNet
A USA based very well established and world recognized NGO is seeking an experienced water (WASH) engineer to develop multiple rural water projects In Mali,…
Liberia: Water, Sanitation And Hygiene Program Manager at Action Contre la Faim (ACF)
Nov 20, 2014
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ACF, DevNet
Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, you will be responsible to identify and implement high quality Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) activities which are…
Call for Papers: Notre Dame Student Peace Conference 2015
Nov 20, 2014
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Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at Notre Dame
The conference committee seeks submissions from undergraduate and graduate students for paper or poster presentations, workshops, roundtable discussions, panels, media displays or artwork, and other…
Iraq/Kurdistan: BP Seeks Kirkuk Oil Field Revival, Starts Talk with Baghdad
Nov 20, 2014
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Hellenic Shipping News
U.K. supermajor BP plc (BP) has initiated a contract talk with the Iraq’s Oil Ministry to develop the Kirkuk oil field – a potential area…