Africa

Africa
Author: Army Library (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 610
Release: 1973
Genre: Africa
ISBN:

Report on Human Rights Practices in Countries Receiving U.S. Aid

Report on Human Rights Practices in Countries Receiving U.S. Aid
Author: United States. Department of State
Publisher:
Total Pages: 716
Release: 1979
Genre: Civil law
ISBN:

Joint committee print emanating from the u.s. Congress and reporting on human rights practices of some 115 countries receiving foreign aid from the USA - comments on legislation concerning cruel, inhuman, or torture treatment with respect to penal sanctions, arbitrary arrest or imprisonment, etc. For each country, and includes statistical tables rating each country regarding civil rights for 1978, and the socio-economic situation in 1976 together with excerpts from reports on the implementation of the helsinki final act.

Historical Dictionary of Burkina Faso

Historical Dictionary of Burkina Faso
Author: Lawrence Rupley
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2013-02-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 0810880105

Burkina Faso, known as Upper Volta until its independence from France in 1960, and locally called the “land of the upright people,” is a medium-sized land-locked country with no less than six neighbors, some of which periodically get into trouble… which makes it reasonably strategic in some ways. While it has not done as poorly as some other African states, its economic has certainly not prospered and many Burkinabe go abroad to earn a living. As for politics, it is another case of stability without democracy, even if there are periodic elections. Still, this is better than not even having stability. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Burkina Faso covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, maps, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Burkina Faso.

Congressional Presentation

Congressional Presentation
Author: United States. Agency for International Development
Publisher:
Total Pages: 608
Release:
Genre: Economic assistance, American
ISBN:

Background Notes

Background Notes
Author: United States. Department of State. Office of Media Services
Publisher:
Total Pages: 538
Release: 1971
Genre: Area studies
ISBN:

Devindex Africa

Devindex Africa
Author: United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa
Publisher:
Total Pages: 482
Release: 1992
Genre: Africa
ISBN:

The Dynamics of Education Policymaking

The Dynamics of Education Policymaking
Author: Wadi Haddad
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 282
Release: 1994
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780821326602

Presents the case for educating women better. Here are sound reasons why targeting funds to educate girls and women can yield the best investment returns in the developing world and provide enormous economic benefits. The discussion explains how such funding can reduce environmental pollution, fertility rates, and female mortality and help prevent the spread of AIDS. It describes an entrenched cultural tradition that denies girls an education and keeps them from contributing economically to their families and their countries. A low-cost strategy to educate more women and girls worldwide is presented, along with examples of successful education programs in many developing nations.