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MDG Global Watch Journal
 
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MDG Global Watch  has published the first edition of her journal, "GLOBAL WATCH" Vol. 1, Iss. 1, in August, 2006

Global Watch Vol. 1, Iss. 2 will be published in November, 2006. Submit your papers now!!!

"GLOBAL WATCH" is an environmentally-oriented journal, focused on publications geared toward enhancing the quality of life for all citizens of the globe.
 
The journal focuses on a broad reading audience, varying from environmentalists, and workers in the field of realizing the Millennium Development Goals, to Scholars with an interest in these issues. 

Based on the journal’s reading audience, the type of papers considered for publication is also broad
  • Articles will be accepted with lengths of 700 - 2000 words.
  • Papers will be accepted with lengths of 2000 - 6000 words.

  • GLOBAL WATCH is currently accepting papers for its second edition, to be published in November 2006.


    The deadline for submissions for the second edition is set on October 15, 2006.

    We welcome all submissions geared toward creating a better global environment, particularly those that clearly relate to one or more MDGs.


    Papers should be written in proper English and worded in elegant yet easily understandable language.


    Submissions for our second edition of GLOBAL WATCH will be accepted at a donation of
    • $300.00 for full length research papers (2000-6000 words) .
    • $150.00 for short articles (700-2000 words).
    Papers and articles can be sent to:
    info@mdg-globalwatch.org or jmarques01@earthlink.net

    All papers are subject to a peer-review process for quality purposes

    Global Watch Vol. 1, Iss. 1 Table of Contents

    Papers and Articles

    The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): An Instrument for Sustainable Human Development

    Amb.Irma Eugenie Loemban Tobing-Klein,PhD

    Former Permanent Representative of the Republic of Suriname to the United Nations // Co-Founder/Chair Board of Directors MDG Global Watch

    This paper provides a thorough overview of the Millennium Development Goals; their importance in the perspective of global improvement; a review of the importance of human rights, culture, faith, good governance, democracy, peace in the success rate of the MDGs; Some models implemented by countries toward realization of the MDGs; and the role of MDG Global watch in the proper implementation of the goals.

    Side Event On Natural Disasters And The Millennium Development Goals Organized On The Occasion Of The Caricom Summit

    Dr. Emmanuel Goued Njayick

    Senior Economist; former U.N. Official, and  Co-Founder/ Deputy Chair Board of Directors MDG Global Watch

    An address written in February 2005 for the occasion of the Caricom Summit in Paramaribo Suriname on the topic, “Natural Disasters and the MDGs: What Linkages and What Role for MDG Global Watch”

    A Global Family: The Paradigm Shift That Will Enable Us To Achieve The MDGs Rapidly and Effectively.

    Dr. Joan Marques.

    University Professor;  Business Consultant;  Communication Specialist; Member Board of Directors MDG Global Watch

    This brief report reviews the need for a new mindset, that of “a global family,” in order to achieve the MDGs in a more rapid way than we have thus far. The article warns for some important issues to be considered in formulating the indicators toward achieving the MDGs, reviews some developments within major global organizations toward the MDGs, and presents a model for the implementation of the Global Family paradigm.

    Culture, Communication and Gender: Moving the MDGs Forward

    Dr. Linda Stillman

    Culture and Communication Consultant; Outreach Specialist; Member Board of Directors MDG Global Watch

    Understanding the impact of culture on communication and, thereby, gender is core to the education and implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) around the globe. To ensure their sustained advancement and ultimate success under the popular UN motto: Think Global: Act Local, MDG activists from stratified backgrounds need to nourish and nurture interpersonal relations with peoples from all cultures.

    Latin America and Caribbean Countries towards achieving the MDGs: the June 2004 CONGO/LAC Seminar on the MDGs in Santiago de Chile

    Leslie Wright

    Corporate Social Responsibility Consultant; Former CONGO Vice President;  Member Board of Directors MDG Global Watch

    This article provides an update on the meeting held by the Conference of NGOs, known as CONGO, in order to describe the beginning of a regional coalition to bring NGOs together to work with their governments to make a better world. The article mentions an action plan, which was developed during the Latin American seminar; reviews CONGO’s role in achieving the MDGs; and stresses CONGOs main current focus, which is to raise NGO awareness of the MDGs and to promote NGO contributions to and involvement in the implementation of these Goals.

    Achieving the Millennium Development Goals is a Crucial Element in the Development of the Youth.

    Sergio Belfor

    Former Caricom Youth Ambassador; Member Board of Directors MDG Global Watch

    This article raises a conscious question regarding the role of the youth in achieving and sustaining the MDGs. The article stresses urgent needs on local and international levels, and reviews effects of poverty, labor issues, health and the environment. A call for massive involvement of the youth in the sustenance of the MDGs before and after 2015 is placed.

    Progress of the MDG Water Supply and Sanitation Target

    Adrianus (Ton) Vlugman

    Environmental Health Engineer at the PAHO/WHO.

    The burden of disease thru poor water supply, inadequate access to sanitary facilities and poor personal hygiene is very high. In the developing world, the mortality rate of infants is about twice as high than in children ages 1 to 4. Much work remains to be done: now, but also after 2015.  Even if the targets are achieved, 0.8 billion people will be without safe drinking water and 1.8 billion people without access to basic sanitation.

    The Challenge Of Improving The Lives Of Elderly Women In Pakistan 

    Dr. Ra’ana Mahmood

    Founding President of Geriatrics Care Foundation of Pakistan; Member Board of Advisors MDG Global Watch

    Despite several strides in the economic and political spheres, Pakistan unfortunately needs to do far more in the social sector, particularly for improving the lives of its elderly women. Government has no formal support system for elderly regarding shelter and  Health Care. Dr. Mahmood states, “This negligence is creating frustration among the senior citizens. The entire national scene in this regard needs to be transformed not only by our society, which must reflect on this requisite in a focused manner, but also by the government, which ought to formulate a proper code and legislative discipline”.

    MDG Global Watch’s Launching

    Brief statement and photo of MDG Global Watch’s Launching on November 22, 2004 at the United Nations Headquarters.

    MDG Global Watch’s Civil Society Forum In Paramaribo, Suriname, May 2-4, 2007

    Preview and initial information regarding MDG Global Watch’s forthcoming first civil society forum, including organogram.

    The MDG Global Watch Team

    Introduction of MDG Global Watch’s Board Members and Crucial Affiliates.

    MDG Global Watch Board of Advisors

    Call for Support
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