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HDCA Conference 2009
Human Development and Capabilities Association Conference
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UNDP Networks
Global knowledge networks function as professional communities that provide basic services for members, helping them become a more valuable source of development knowledge and expertise. Please find below a list of related networks on human development within UNDP.
UNDP's Global Networks
Global thematic networks were established in 1999 in UNDP's thematic priority areas of work. To date, over 20 global practice or knowledge networks have been established across the organization with over 14,000 subscriptions.
Knowledge networks, open to UNDP staff only.
- Documentation: UNDP Global Networks Brochure [860 KB]
- Crisis Prevention and Recovery Practice Network
- Democratic Governance Practice Network
- Energy and Environment Practice Network
- HIV/Aids Practice Network
- Poverty Reduction Practice Network
- Gender Equality Network
- UN Coordination Practice Network
- Management Practice Network
Knowledge networks open to external partners
- HURITALK - Human Rights Policy Network
- Millennium Development Goals Network
Regional and National Networks
Arab States
Tunisia
Although there is no regional or country network working specifically on Human Development yet, UNDP Tunisia has created an informal network of Tunisian experts from the academic world specialized in this field and they are trying to mainstream HD in their academic works. For more information, contact Aida Robbana (aida.robbana@undp.org), the NHDR focal point.
Asia and the Pacific
AP-HDNet: Asia-Pacific Regional HDR Network
The UNDP Regional Centre in Colombo has established a network with the principal objective of engaging members in critical discussions on selected themes related to the Asia Pacific Human Development Report. Visit: http://www.undprcc.lk/RHDR_2007
Europe and the CIS
Human Development Research and Policy Network
The Human Development Research and Policy Network – an expansion of the Economic Policy Institute Network (EPIN) - seeks to support and promote initiatives aimed at improved understanding of the economic aspects of human development, social inclusion and strengthening regional cooperation in Eurasia. The network expects to provide a platform to initiate, implement, and coordinate actions focused on local capacity building in the area of human development and social inclusion in countries under-going economic transition. It builds on (1) a previous UNDP regional networking initiative aimed at research capacity development (EPIN) and (2) UNDP experience in proposed thematic area. Contacts: Jacek Cukrwoski (jacek.cukrowski@undp.org) and Massimiliano Riva (massimiliano.riva@undp.org). Webiste: http://europeandcis.undp.org
RBEC HD Network
This online forum hosts discussions on the theme of human development. Topics discussed include: HD, energy, national statistical data, and education. Website: http://ws.undp.sk/human_development
Uzbekistan HD Network
This network seeks to enhance the skills and capacity of HD brokers in applying HD concepts and analysis. This network is divided into three projects that target academia, teachers, decision-makers, civil servants, journalists/mass media and young people. Contact: Elena Danilova (elena.danilova@undp.or).
Latin America and the Caribbean
Revista Latinoamericana de Desarrollo Humano
La Revista es una publicación on line de la Red Latinoamericana de Desarrollo Humano del PNUD. Creada en julio de 2004, la Revista tiene por objetivo difundir artículos, noticias, compartir ideas y experiencias sobre el quehacer cotidiano de los equipos que trabajan en la elaboración de los Informes Nacionales de Desarrollo Humano en la región. Esta publicación se actualiza mensualmente a través de un Boletín. Para más información contacte a Carolina Moreno, Coordinadora de la Revista: (carolina.moreno@undp.org). Visite la página web: http://www.revistadesarrollohumano.org
Red de Desarrollo Humano de Chile
Una Red virtual que sirva como espacio para un diálogo entre diversas personas que se han interesado en el enfoque del Desarrollo Humano Sustentable. El propósito de la Red es ofrecer un espacio para compartir documentos, artículos, reflexiones y buenas prácticas que contribuyan a alcanzar un Desarrollo Humano Sustentable en Chile. Website: http://www.desarrollohumano.cl/red_virtual.htm.
Red Nacional de Desarrollo Humano de Costa Rica
La Red de Desarrollo Humano –RDH- busca constituirse como un espacio de formación, discusión e intercambio sobre el desarrollo humano en Costa Rica. Website: http://www.nu.or.cr
Red de Desarrollo Humano de República Dominicana
Foro sustentado por la Oficina de Desarrollo Humano del PNUD. Website: http://portal.onu.org.do
Red de Desarrollo Humano de Venezuela
The Bulletin is an electronic bulletin that presents different types of articles devoted to topics from the Report, such as opinion and editorials, written by specialists and evaluated by UNDP local Editorial Committee. Users can send their opinions and feedback about the bulletins through this site, which are answered by UNDP staff. Brújula is a brief text that usually provides information about specific events and publications. Read more at http://www.pnud.org.ve
National Academic Network of Human Development - Venezuela
A network of high-level experts from different fields and members of different universities. Professors from different fields of expertise, who carry out activities that are related to Human Development, and who are interested in participating and contributing to the network objective, are welcome to join this group. For more information, contact Alberto Fuenmayor (pnud.ven@undp.org), HD focal point for Venezuela.
Social Development Organizations - Venezuela
The SDO - ICT Group is a network comprised by Social Development Organizations that use the Information and Communication Technologies to contribute to Human Development. For more information, contact Alberto Fuenmayor (pnud.ven@undp.org), HD focal point for Venezuela.
