ReliefWeb

01 Jan 1996

Sweden
Sweden - Shaded Relief Map

Map

01 Jan 1996

Rwanda + 1 other
Reference map of Rwanda and Burundi

Map

01 Jan 1996

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
General Map of St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Map

01 Jan 1996

World
1995 South East Asia Population Density

Map

-Zipped dataformats options are BIL or TIF.
-These files are to be used with GIS or image processing software.

"With few exceptions, we used official census figures or official estimates which were taken from national publications (census reports or statistical yearbooks) or from secondary data sources (yearbooks and gazetteers). In order to maximize comparability across national boundaries, all district-level population figures were projected to 1995."

File size: BIL - 3070K, TIFF - 3073K

01 Jan 1996

World
1995 East Asia Population Density

Map

-Zipped dataformats options are BIL or TIF.
-These files are to be used with GIS or image processing software.

This project (which has been carried out as a cooperative activity between NCGIA, CGIAR and UNEP/GRID between Oct. 1995 and present) has pooled available data sets, many of which had been assembled for the global demography project. All data were checked, international boundaries and coastlines were replaced with a standard template, the attribute database was redesigned, and new, more reliable population estimates for

01 Jan 1996

Finland
Finland - Shaded Relief Map

Map

01 Jan 1996

World
1995 West Asia Population Density

Map

-Zipped dataformats options are BIL or TIF.
-These files are to be used with GIS or image processing software.

With few exceptions, we used official census figures or official estimates which were taken from national publications (census reports or statistical yearbooks) or from secondary data sources (yearbooks and gazetteers). In order to maximize comparability across national boundaries, all district-level population figures were projected to 1995.

File size: BIL - 1379K, TIFF - 1380K

01 Jan 1996

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Venezula Relief Map

Map

— National Geographic

01 Jan 1996

World
1995 South Central Asia Population Density

Map

01 Jan 1996

Norway
Norway - Shaded Relief Map

Map

01 Jan 1996

Argentina
Argentina Maritime Zones - Illustrative Map

Map

— Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea

Scale at the Equator: 1:31 800 000.
The boundaries, maritime limits, names and designation shown on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.

01 Jan 1996

Italy
Italy - Shaded Relief Map

Map

01 Jan 1996

World
The Policies of Mercy: UN Coordination in Afghanistan, Mozambique and Rwanda

Report

— Watson Institute

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This study analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the coordination effort of the international community in three major crises: Afghanistan, Mozambique and Rwanda.

While focusing primarily on the approaches taken by the UN, including both the political-military and the humanitarian-development sides of the organisation, the interactions between the UN and NGOs are also explored.

The study is based on a review of recent literature on the countries and of UN documentation pertaining to the three coordination entities; interviews at headquarters and in the field with

01 Jan 1996

World
Gender, Conflict and Development

Report

— BRIDGE

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This report examines how gender relations are affected in the four phases of an armed conflict and which strategies can be pursued to enhance women's bargaining power in decision-making processes in conflict and peace negotiations. It offers the following chapters:

- Understanding conflict
- Towards a gender analysis of conflict
- Gender dimensions of conflict
- Conflict and interventions

In addition to the overview of issues of gender, conflict and development, drawing selectively on case study material,

01 Jan 1996

World
Contraceptive Logistics Guidelines for Refugee Settings

Report

— US Agency for International Development

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These guidelines provide an outline of basic contraceptive logistics management principles and procedures for use by program managers in camps for refugees or displaced persons.

The guide seeks to help program managers design and implement a simple contraceptive logistics system in refugee camps where family planning programs are just beginning and can improve the system in a camp where family planning programs are underway.

01 Jan 1996

World
Voluntary Repatriation: International Protection

Report

— UN High Commissioner for Refugees

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Dealing primarily with large-scale refugee situations, this handbook aims to provide UNHCR and NGO field staff with a practical protection tool relating to voluntary repatriation and promote consistency in international refugee protection and in the practice of agencies working in this area.

In addition to outlining a wide variety of practical approaches to protection issues in voluntary repatriation operations to provide ideas and tools, the following main issues are discussed:

- UNHCR's mandate for voluntary repatriation
- Protection content of voluntary repatriation

01 Jan 1996

World
The Long Road to Recovery: Community Responses to Industrial Disaster

Report

— UN University

This study presents information and lessons on community recovery processes following disasters. Its main objectives are to study cases where societal disruption has been caused by serious environmental pollution, and to exchange information and lessons concerning the community recovery process following such disasters.

Seven disaster case studies are presented, ranging from industrial accidents to those caused by war, and covering a variety of geographical locations in both industrialized and developing countries. The implications of the studies are examined and suggestions

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01 Jan 1996

World
Disaster Recovery: Australian Emergency Manual

Report

— Emergency Management Australia

Calling for a comprehensive approach to disaster management embracing prevention, preparedness, response and recovery, this manual provides a comprehensive guide on disaster recovery at all levels for use in planning, training and operations. Its four main sections examine:

- Concepts and principles underpinning the recovery process
- Insight into the likely impact a disaster may have upon the community
- Structures to manage disaster recovery, together with planning and operational guidelines
- Specific services which may be provided

01 Jan 1996

World
Respect for Humanitarian Mandates in Conflict Situations

Report

— Inter-Agency Standing Committee

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This booklet stresses that today's multiple and complex humanitarian crises pose challenges to the mandates and response capacities of the United Nations and the international community. The increasing demand for international action in internal conflicts is a reflection of a new dimension in international relations. The document consists in two parts:

Part I describes the current situation
Part II proposes guidelines for action.

This document is an output of the Inter-agency Standing Committee.