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Subscribe/Unsubscribe | ICT in Education website | Contact Us Maker Movement in Education June 2016 | UNESCO Bangkok Office   Dear readers, This month's theme focuses on the maker movement and culture in education, and its rapid growth in informal and increasingly formal education sectors. It hopes to address a growing cause of debate of how to best incorporate its useful characteristics to improve learning outcomes and inspire youth and adults to develop a culture of lifelong learning, collaboration, communication, and more. We hope you enjoy reading this edition! Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions.   © Flickr/Maker Festival Toronto Highlights:  Lifelong Learning and the Maker Movement (by UNESCO Bangkok, ICT in Education) This article explores the spur of the maker movement globally and in Asia-Pacific, provides information on some of its contributing factors to sustainable development and lifelong learning, while sharing a few recommendations on how to better understand and proceed in approaching and incorporating the maker culture into our daily lives, especially for the underrepresented communities.   The Maker Movement in Education: A New Global Transformation (by Dr. Paul Kim, Chief Technology Officer & Assistant Dean, Stanford University Graduate School of Education)  This article provides a glimpse into the maker movement globally, and its implications on the field of education, including its ability to open new possibilities unimaginable before and broaden the borders of schooling.  The Spontaneous Emergence of Maker Dispositions in Schools: A Case Example from Singapore (by Kenneth Lim, Research Scientist, the National Institute of Education, Singapore)  This article provides a more focused example of maker culture in a public school in Singapore, which adopted the approach of a Co-Curriculum Activity for students in order to develop such skills as leadership, while encouraging other qualities, such as a 'can do' spirit.  Programmes and Projects:  Intel Innovation Spaces: Cultivating a Generation of Tech Creators for a Smart Nation (by Sattiya Langkhapin and Anshul Sonak, Corporate Affairs Group Intel Asia Pacific) This Intel project, the Innovation Space programme, promotes innovative skills through maker activities, particularly through the use of technology.   FabLearn Labs This global network of educational digital labs put the latest technology for design and development into the hands of middle and high school students in order to promote innovation and collaborative problem solving to engage students in authentic experiences and projects.   Women Who Code This non-profit organization aims to inspire women to pursue technology careers, by providing various paths into the tech world, empowering women with the skills they need, and building a networking community of women in tech around the world.   Lifelong Kindergarten This group engages people in various creative educational experiences through the use and development of technologies. Their goal is to promote a world of constant invention for creators and their communities.   Mouse This programme aims to empower non-dominant youth through a purpose, by designing to prototype assistive technologies with and for communities with disabilities.  News and Events:  UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Education Prize 2016: The Use of ICTs in Education for Disadvantaged Groups The Prize will reward organizations and individuals for innovative practices to leverage ICTs to expand access to education for groups including refugees; internally displaced persons; socioeconomically disadvantaged learners; people with disabilities; cultural, ethnic and religious minorities; and vulnerable women and girls. Two prize-winners will be selected and awarded on 21 February 2017 at a ceremony at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris where the winners will receive 25,000 USD each and a certificate of recognition signed by the Director-General and the Chairperson of the International Jury of independent experts. The deadline for submission is 30 September 2016.   Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation 2016: Innovative Partnerships for Quality Inclusive Education For 2016, the theme of the Wenhui Award aims to recognize innovative and strategic partnerships that have helped to provide and enhance quality learning opportunities for all, particularly to those most disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalized. Two individuals or institutions from the Asia and Pacific region will be selected and will each receive a Certificate of Excellence and prize money of US$ 20,000. Certificates of Merit may also be awarded to individuals or institutions that have demonstrated commendable innovative practices. Nominations shall be submitted to the Award Secretariat at UNESCO Bangkok through the National Commissions for UNESCO, UNESCO Offices and other organizations associated with UNESCO, using an official Award Application Form.    2016 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes: Innovation in Literacy Through these prestigious Prizes, UNESCO seeks to support effective literacy practices and encourages the promotion of dynamic literate societies: the UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize and the UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy. Each of the five prizewinners receives a medal, a diploma and US$20,000. Last date to submit Online Nominations: June 2016.   18th UNESCO-APEID International Conference: In Pursuit of Quality Education: The Past, Present and Future (26-28 October 2016, Bangkok, Thailand) This year, the objectives of the 18th UNESCO-APEID International Conference are to understand how quality is understood in education, showcase innovative approaches and practices, enhance understanding of assessment, monitoring and evaluation, and facilitate collaboration and networking. Eminent speakers and paper presenters will share their rich experiences in linking theory and practice. Policy makers, academicians, researchers, school leaders and administrators, educators, parents, students and representatives from international organizations, local communities and the private sector attending the Conference will be able to interact and engage in stimulating discussions about policies, strategies, approaches, tools and resources for quality education.  EdTech Asia Summit 2016 (30-31 July 2016, Bangkok, Thailand) This Summit aims to provide deeper understanding of the constantly changing needs within the education sector, while highlighting trends in the innovation, entrepreneur and investment sectors.   Women Make the News - Thailand  Help us make the voices of women stronger in the media! Are you a woman from Thailand? Are you an expert in your field? Do you feel underrepresented in the media? You should!!! In one month of Thai television news coverage, only 1 in 4 experts or members of the public interviewed were women, according to a study conducted in 2014 for UNESCO's International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC). Women Make the News – Thailand initiated by UNESCO Bangkok and the Research Center of Communication and Development Knowledge Management (CCDKM) seeks to address this gender gap: by creating an online database of Thai women experts that can serve as an effective tool that journalists can use to incorporate more female sources in their news coverage. The database will cover three themes of expertise: Information and Communication Technologies & Innovation; Environment & Climate Change; Cultures & Histories of ASEAN countries. All contents will be accessible in English and Thai. You are an ICT expert and want to learn more about the project? You are interested in adding your profile to the database? Please contact: m.ito@unesco.org Resources:  Makers and Shakers of Education Technology Index This is the first comprehensive list of global leaders in the edtech sector. It showcases the innovative and creative use of technology to improve teaching and learning. Divided by regions, readers can learn about the leaders of the edtech industry in Asia-Pacific.  Maker Ed This non-profit organization aims to support and empower educators, especially in underserved areas, to create and encourage meaningful making and learning experiences for students. Their vision is that every child is a maker. Through various projects, such as Maker Corps, Young Makers, Open Portfolio Project, and others, Maker Ed provides opportunities for creation, innovation, and sharing, as well as professional development programmes.   Makezine.com This online platform is one of the major central hubs for the maker movement, providing all interested makers with resources, projects, and general information to follow individually or as part of a classroom.   MakeHers Report: Engaging Girls and Women in Technology through Making, Creating, and Inventing This insightful Intel publication explores some of the factors of why women are avoiding STEM fields, and how to inclusively and effectively create a space for them in the maker environments and projects.   UNESCO Bangkok releases two new repositories of Free Educational Resources for Teachers  These two directories, including "Science" (lower secondary) and "Classroom Productivity" aim to provide teachers and teacher educators with a new and updated collection of curated free digital content, software, and a set of productivity tools. These will be available in both DVDs and USBs, as well as on the UNESCO website to freely download. The development of the repositories are supported by Chungdahm Learning and Korea Funds-in-Trust.  New Publications: Southeast Asian Guidelines for Early Childhood Teacher Development and Management This UNESCO and SEAMEO publication provides the guidelines for ECCE teacher development in order to strengthen this workforce and support their capacity development.  Enhancing Relevance in TVET: Review of Progress in the Asia-Pacific since 2012 This UNESCO Review provides an evaluation of the progress made by countries in the Asia-Pacific region in improving and developing their TVET Systems since 2012. It provides general findings, while offering recommendations to the recent regional developments.   The Future of Jobs Report This WEF report aims to provide information on the new categories of jobs that will emerge in the future, the relevant skills, as well as general trends, which may affect the industry gender gap, by region and industry.  Next Issue: The August edition will focus on ICT in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Underserved Areas. If our readers are interested in contributing to this edition, please do not hesitate to contact us with the information of your affiliation, area of interest/expertise, and a brief proposal for a possible contribution and its relevance to the theme (by the beginning of the chosen month's edition theme).  Contact/Feedback: : ict.bgk@unesco.org ICT in Education website: http://www.unescokk.org/education/ict View previous newsletters: http://www.unescobkk.org/education/ict/enewsletter        ICT in Education Fanpage ICT in Education on Twitter   © UNESCO For enquiries/feedback, email: ict.bgk@unesco.org Visit the ICT in Education website: http://www.unescobkk.org/education/ict View previous newsletters: http://www.unescobkk.org/education/ict/enewsletter/ To unsubscribe from this email newsletter: https://lists.unesco.org/wws/signoff/ict-newsletter.bgk UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education, 920 Sukhumvit Road, Prakanong, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Disclaimer The opinions expressed in the documents included in this newsletter are those of the authors and editors and do not necessarily reflect the policies or views of UNESCO, nor of any particular Division or Office. 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CfPs: National Workshop on Opportunities and Challenges for Regional Innovation System | 6-7 October | CSIR-NISTADS, New Delhi, India

National Workshop on Opportunities and Challenges for Regional Innovation System

6–7 October 2016 | CSIR-NISTADS, New Delhi, India

Call for Papers

CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (NISTADS) is organizing a national workshop on regional innovation system and relevant issues. The workshop would consist of a mix of invited and contributed papers along the following themes. The workshop intends to provide valuable insights for policy makers and scholars to underscore the interventions that can strengthen regional innovation system.

Workshop Themes

• Innovation System – A National Perspective
• Indian Regional Innovation System
• Regional Innovation System – International Perspective
• Regional Innovation System – Case Studies
• CSIR Impact in Promoting Regional Innovation System
• Pressing Problems of India and imperative for S&T Intervention

Key Dates

• Deadline for submission of extended abstracts 25 July 2016
• Communication of acceptance of abstracts 10 August 2016
• Submission of full paper 15 September 2016
• Conference dates 6–7 October 2016

Extended Abstract: Extended abstract (of around 500 words) should be submitted outlining the main research questions and their relevance to policy, conceptual framework, methodology and empirical base of the paper by 25 July 2016. Abstract acceptance will be communicated by 10 August 2016. Authors of the selected abstracts will be required to submit full papers by 15 September 2016.

The papers should not have been published earlier in any form. Authors of the accepted papers will be invited to present their work at the workshop and their expenses on travel and accommodation will be covered. Young research scholars are encouraged to submit their work.

Format of Extended Abstract: Extended Abstract should be under following sub-heads: (a) Purpose, (b) Design/Methodology/Approach, (c) Findings, (d) Implications, (e) Originality/Value, (f) Keywords (maximum 5). All submissions should be sent through email at istipworkshop2016@gmail.com. Details of the workshop will be given at NISTADS.res.in.

Further Details

UNESCAP Publications on Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development

Harnessing Science, Technology and Innovation for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific
published by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Bangkok, May 2016, ISBN: 9789211207187.
Abstract: Business as usual is not an option if the ambitions of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are to be met. The scale and depth of the goals require a radically different and disruptive approach—the essence of innovation—along with significant scientific breakthroughs and technological advancements. Science, technology and innovation (STI) have the potential to increase the efficiency, effectiveness and impact of our efforts to meet the ambitions of the 2030 Agenda and create benefits for society, the economy and the environment. Despite consensus on the transformative potential of STI, there remains a lack of clarity on how best to effectively implement it for inclusive and sustainable development. To address this gap, ESCAP member States requested the ESCAP secretariat to provide guidance on harnessing the potential of STI. By explicitly including STI in both the Sustainable Development Goals and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, the United Nations has made a commitment to support countries in their efforts to harness STI for inclusive and sustainable development. The role of ESCAP, as the regional arm of the United Nations, is to cross-fertilize the vast regional experience and expertise and to facilitate knowledge sharing of sustainable innovation and technology solutions for collaborative action. For STI to be effectively implemented for inclusive and sustainable development, it is critical to first chart the practical steps needed for balanced and integrated development. This 2016 publication makes an important contribution to these deliberations.
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Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific: Policy Approaches for Least Developed Countries
published by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Bangkok, May 2016, ISBN: 9789211207293.
Abstract: Despite consensus on the transformative potential of science, technology and innovation (STI), there remains a lack of clarity on how Least Developed Countries (LDCs) can effectively implement it for inclusive and sustainable development. This publication highlights four key innovation policy options which have the potential to enable LDCs to reap the benefits of innovation in a cost-effective manner. First, LDCs must mobilize all available talent towards sustainable development if the ambitions of the 2030 Agenda are to be met. Second, the rule of law and STI are inextricably linked. An enabling environment that encourages and protects risk-taking, and a secure investment climate are vital components of an innovation system. Third, it will be critical to incentivize investment from sources such as foreign direct investment (FDI) and impact investment and align all available sources of STI finance towards sustainable development. Fourth, creating open and inclusive innovative knowledge economies will be critical. Enabling international mobility, international technology transfer and participating in the regional and global innovation agendas will support national innovation capacity development.
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United Nations releases "World Investment Report 2016 - Investor Nationality: Policy Challenges"

World Investment Report 2016 - Investor Nationality: Policy Challenges
published by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Geneva, June 2016, ISBN: 9789211129021.

Preface: In 2015, global flows of foreign direct investment rose by about 40 percent, to $1.8 trillion, the highest level since the global economic and financial crisis began in 2008. However, this growth did not translate into an equivalent expansion in productive capacity in all countries. This is a troubling development in light of the investment needs associated with the newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals and the ambitious action envisaged in the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change. This latest World Investment Report presents an Investment Facilitation Action Package to further enhance the enabling environment for investment in sustainable development. The Addis Ababa Action Agenda calls for reorienting the national and international investment regime towards sustainable development. UNCTAD plays an important role within the United Nations system in supporting these endeavours. Its Investment Policy Framework and the Road Map for International Investment Agreements Reform have been used by more than 100 countries in reviewing their investment treaty networks and formulating a new generation of international investment policies. Regulations on the ownership and control of companies are essential in the investment regime of most countries. But in an era of complex multinational ownership structures, the rationale and effectiveness of this policy instrument needs a comprehensive re-assessment. This Report provides insights on the ownership structures of multinational enterprises (MNEs), and maps the global network of corporate entities using data on millions of parents and affiliates. It analyses national and international investment policy practices worldwide, and proposes a new framework for handling ownership issues. This latest edition of the World Investment Report is being issued as the world embarks on the crucial work of implementing the landmark 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on climate change. The key findings and policy recommendations of the Report are far reaching and can contribute to our efforts to uphold the promise to leave no one behind and build a world of dignity for all. I therefore, commend this Report to a wide global audience. Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations

BRICS Countries Fact Sheets: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa

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Innovation and Global Intellectual Property Regulatory Regimes: The Tension between Protection and Access| by N Syam and VM Tellez| The South Centre Research Paper

[Apologies for the cross-postings]

"Innovation and Global Intellectual Property Regulatory Regimes: The Tension between Protection and Access"
by Nirmalya Syam and Viviana Munoz Tellez | The South Centre Research Paper No. 67, June 2016.
Abstract: The objective of the paper is to assess the global intellectual property (IP) regimes centred on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO), as well as the expansion of the scope of IP regimes through bilateral trade and investment agreements, from a development perspective. It will also focus on African efforts to engage with these regimes, including African proposals for rule-making in policy areas of interest to the region such as protection of biological resources and traditional knowledge and an enlarged scope for geographical indications. The implications of rules in these areas for innovation in the region will be explored. Finally, the paper discusses the arrangements that would provide an appropriate intellectual property regime to complement Africa's regional integration programmes such as the proposed Continental Free Trade Area and Treaty commitments.

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EU JRC Technical Reports on Smart Specialisation Strategies in Europe | Research and Innovation | SDG9

EU JRC Technical Reports on Smart Specialisation Strategies in Europe | Innovation | SDG9

S3 Policy Brief Series (published between 2013 and 2016)

• The Goals of Smart Specialisation (S3 Policy Brief Series, No. 01/2013)
  
• Smart Specialisation Programmes and Implementation (S3 Policy Brief Series, No. 02/2013)
  
• Universities and Smart Specialisation (S3 Policy Brief Series, No. 03/2013)
• A Policymakers Guide to Transnational Learning in Smart Specialisation (S3 Policy Brief Series, No. 05/2014)
• Regional Branching and Smart Specialisation Policy (S3 Policy Brief Series, No. 06/2014)
• The Role of Science Parks in Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3 Policy Brief Series, No. 08/2014)
  
• Smart Specialisation and Innovation in Rural Areas (S3 Policy Brief Series, No. 09/2014)
• Inter-regional Collaboration in Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisation (RIS3) (S3 Working Paper Series, No. 06/2014)
• Developing Danube R&I Projects across Borders: How to Make the Joint Use of EU-Funds a Reality? (S3 Policy Brief Series, No. 10/2014)
  
• Synergies between EU R&I Funding Programmes. Policy Suggestions from the Launching Event of the Stairway to Excellence Project (S3 Policy Brief Series, No. 12/2014)
  
• Monitoring Mechanisms for Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3 Policy Brief Series, No. 13/2015)
  
• Research and Technology Organisations and Smart Specialisation (S3 Policy Brief Series, No. 15/2015)
• How Outward-Looking is Smart Specialisation? Results from a Survey on Inter-Regional Collaboration in Smart Specialisation Strategies (RIS3) (S3 Policy Brief Series, No. 16/2016)
  
• Universities and RIS3: the case of Catalonia and the RIS3CAT Communities (S3 Policy Brief Series, No. 18/2016)
  

       

EU launches educational guidebooks for SME, StartUps & Innovation Clusters | EU Guidebook Series: How to Support SME Policy from Structural Funds

European Commission, Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry launches "Guidebook Series: How to Support SME Policy from Structural Funds". Presently the series includes eleven guidebooks related to innovation in SMEs and availability of structural funds for SMEs. Each guidebook deals with a specific area of SME policy and includes examples of recent projects. A general guide provides an overview of the whole process.

The titles published so far in the "Guidebook Series: How to Support SME Policy from Structural Funds" (Download each Guidebook by clicking on individual title):

1. Building Entrepreneurial Mind-sets and Skills in the EU: A Smart Guide on promoting and facilitating entrepreneurship education for young people with the help of EU structural funds
   
2. Using Standards to Support Growth, Competitiveness and Innovation
3. Facilitating Transfer of Business
4. The Smart Guide to Service Innovation: How to better capitalise on service innovation for regional structural change and industrial modernisation
5. Regional implementation of the SBA – Small Business Act for Europe
6. How to Use Structural Funds for SME & Entrepreneurship Policy
7. Supporting the Internationalisation of SMEs
8. Public Procurement as a Driver of Innovation in SMEs and Public Services
9. Fostering Business Angel Activities in Support of SME Growth
10. Improving Resource Efficiency in SMEs
    
11. Smart Guide to Cluster Policy

These guidebooks will surely be useful to SMEs operating in the emerging countries and BRICS nations.

  

English/ Hindi Essay Writing Contest 2016 on "Farmers of 21st Century India & Agrarian Vision of Sardar Patel"

English/ Hindi Essay Writing Contest 2016
Topic: "Farmers of 21st Century India & Agrarian Vision of Sardar Patel"

Conditions:-
(1) Essays will be accepted in Hindi or English.
(2) It should be Handwritten/Typed in 2500 - 5000 words.
(3) Colleges/Universities' Students and Researchers are eligible.
(4) Last date for receiving entries will be 31st August 2016.
(5) Decision of the Committee will be final & binding.

1st Prize - Rs. 10,000/-
2nd Prize - Rs. 7,500/-
3rd Prize - Rs. 5,000/-
Consolation Prize(2) - Rs. 2,000/-

Essay may be sent by E-mail in MS word and Unicode font or krutidev010 font or by post on the address given below.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Smarak Trust
7, Jantar Mantar Road, New Delhi– 110001 | Tel:+91-11-23363867 | E-mail: svpstlibrary@gmail.com
Website: www.sardarpatellibrary.com
H. K. Gupta, Admn. Officer 9818339100  | Ms. J. Chandra, Library In-charge 9717247111

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CfPs: International Conference on Food, Water, Energy Nexus in Arena of Climate Change | October 2016 | AAU Anand, Gujarat, India

International Conference on Food, Water, Energy Nexus in Arena of Climate Change
14-16 October 2016

Venue: Anand Agricultural University (AAU), Anand, Gujarat, India

Call for Papers:

Sub-themes: Impact of Climate Change, Food Security, Agriculture, Livestock, Climate Smart and Sustainable Agriculture, Impact on Poor Farmers and their Needs, Climate Change and Water Cycle – Agriculture, Food, Water, Energy Nexus, Biodiversity, Biotechnology, Bio-char, Solar and Wind Energy, Energy Saving and Energy Efficiency, Multi-Source of Income.

Revised dates for Submission

• Abstract Submission: July 1, 2016
• Acceptance of Research Paper: July 15, 2016
• Final Paper Submission: August 1, 2016 | Contact Details: deanagri@aau.in and visit http://www.aau.in/climate
• Registration Dates: Last date 15th August, 2016 (Registration form available on website)
• Conference Dates & Venue: October 14-16, 2016 / Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India
  

Organizers: National Council for Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Public Leadership (NCCSD), Website: www.nccsdindia.org / Anand Agricultural University (AAU), Anand, Gujarat, India

Further Details: http://www.aau.in/climate

India unveils National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP)

India unveils National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP)

In the Plan document, Prime Minister Narendra Modi describes the significance of the Plan: "The aim of the plan is to make India disaster resilient. It will help to maximize the ability of the country to cope with disasters at all levels by integrating disaster risk reduction into development and by increasing the preparedness to response to all kinds of disasters. The Plan takes into account the global trends in disaster management. It incorporates the approach enunciated in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, which is an agreement under the auspices of the United Nations to which India is a signatory." This national plan is prepared in continuation of the National Policy on Disaster Management, 2009.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Hazard Risk and Vulnerability - National Profile

3 Reducing Risk; Enhancing Resilience

4 Preparedness and Response

5 Strengthening Disaster Risk Governance

6 Recovery and Building Back Better

7 Capacity Development - An Overview

8 Financial Arrangements

9 International Cooperation

10 Maintaining and Updating the Plan

Annexure-I: List of NDMA's Disaster Management Guidelines

Annexure-II: Hazard Vulnerability Maps for India

Earthquake Vulnerability Zones of India

Flood Vulnerability Zones of India

Wind and Cyclone Vulnerability Zones of India

Glossary

National Disaster Management Plan, 2016. An open access publication of the National Disaster Management Authority, Government of India, May 2016, New Delhi. Download.

Download National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP), 2016.

[UNESCO CI News] CI highlights

UNESCO Communication and Information Weekly Newsletter

• 17.06.16 UNESCO advocates for SDG 16 at European Development Days UNESCO advocated for the contribution of press freedom and access to information to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 16 during the European Development Days, Europe leading's forum on development, which took place this year on 15 and 16 June in Brussels, Belgium.

• 16.06.16 Safety of Journalists and Freedom of Expression: Malian Security Forces Trained Bamako 15 June 2016- The UNESCO Bamako Office, in partnership with the Ministry of Security and Civil Protection and EUCAP Sahel Mali, organized, from 13 to 15 June 2016, at the Peacekeeping School in Bamako, a training workshop on the safety of journalists, freedom of expression and press freedom.

• 15.06.16 The Memory of the World Regional Workshop on Archives Preservation opened in Xi'an, China The UNESCO Memory of the World workshop on Archives Preservation in the Asia Pacific Region was officially opened yesterday in Xi'an. The event was organized by the Memory of the World Regional Committee for Asia Pacific (MOWCAP) and the State Archives Administration of China (SAAC), in cooperation with the Shaanxi Provincial Archives and Shaanxi Normal University.

• 13.06.16 Director-General condemns murder of journalist Víctor Hugo Valdez Cardona in Guatemala The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, has denounced the killing of broadcast journalist Víctor Hugo Valdez Cardona in Guatemala.

• 13.06.16 Combatting Online Hate Speech and Youth Radicalization UNESCO, in partnership with the German National Commission for UNESCO, will be hosting a session on Combatting Online Hate Speech and Youth Radicalization in Bonn (Germany), on 14 June 2016, within the framework of the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum, which opens on Monday.

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