Africa Resource Centre
Useful Links
Active Link
Activelink works with non-profit organisations to develop online communications in the public interest, to promote action and participation and to foster the sharing of ideas, experience and information for a better world. Activelink has worked for many years with non profit groups in Ireland providing a variety of communications services.
DÓchas
Dóchas is the association of Irish Non-Governmental Development Organisations, providing a forum for consultation and co-operation between its members and helping them speak with a single voice on development issues. The purpose of Dóchas is to enhance Ireland’s contribution to world development by leading the Development sector towards high standards of practice.
Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO)
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. FAO is also a source of knowledge and information.
MakeHungerHistory.org
Voices from around the world give their opinion on whether or not its possible to eradicate extreme hunger from our world. At present, 1 in 6 of us go hungry every day. Do you believe it's possible to make hunger history?
Millennium Development Goals
The eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – which range from halving extreme poverty to halting the spread of HIV&AIDS and providing universal primary education, all by the target date of 2015 – form a blueprint agreed to by all the world’s countries and all the world’s leading development institutions.
Stop Climate Chaos
Stop Climate Chaos is a coalition of civil society organisations campaigning to ensure Ireland plays its part in preventing runaway climate change. Current members include development, environmental, youth and faith based organisations. Click on the logo images below to visit the website of each organisation.
The Wheel
The Wheel is a support and representative body connecting community and voluntary organisations and charities across Ireland. Established in 1999, The Wheel has evolved to become a resource centre and forum for the community and voluntary sector.
Priority Country Links: Kenya
Government of Kenya
www.statehousekenya.go.ke/government/ministries.htm
Situated on the equator on Africa's east coast, Kenya has been described as "the cradle of humanity". Kenya is a republic, having achieved independence in 1963. The executive branch of Governmnet comprises the President (chief of state, commander in chief of armed forces), prime minister (head of government), and two deputy prime ministers.
UNDP Human Development Statistics 2009
hdrstats.undp.org/en/countries/country_fact_sheets/cty_fs_KEN.html
Each year since 1990 the Human Development Report has published the human development index (HDI) which looks beyond GDP to a broader definition of well-being. The HDI provides a composite measure of three dimensions of human development: living a long and healthy life, being educated, and having a decent standard of living.
Daily Nation
The Daily Nation is published by the Nation Media Group. The paper claims to have three quarters of the Kenyan newspaper market. It is widely regarded as being independent and balanced.
Priority Country Links: Uganda
Government of Uganda
The 1995 constitution established Uganda as a republic with an executive, legislative, and judicial branch. The constitution provides for an executive president, to be elected every 5 years. President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, was elected in 1996 and reelected in 2001 and 2006. Legislative responsibility is vested in the parliament.
UNDP Human Development Statistics 2009
hdrstats.undp.org/en/countries/country_fact_sheets/cty_fs_UGA.html
Each year since 1990 the Human Development Report has published the human development index (HDI) which looks beyond GDP to a broader definition of well-being. The HDI provides a composite measure of three dimensions of human development: living a long and healthy life, being educated, and having a decent standard of living.
New Vision
New Vision is Uganda's leading newspaper. It was established in its current form in 1986 by the Ugandan Government.
National Forestry Authority
The National Forestry Authority was established to manage Central Forest Reserves in Uganda on a sustainable basis as well as to supply high quality forestry-related products and services to all stakeholders in accordance with sound financial practices.
Priority Country Links: Malawi
Government of Malawi
The Government of Malawi has been a multi-party democracy since 1994. Under the 1995 constitution, the president, who is both chief of state and head of the government, is chosen through universal direct suffrage every 5 years. Malawi has a vice president who is elected with the president.
UNDP Human Development Statistics 2009
hdrstats.undp.org/en/countries/country_fact_sheets/cty_fs_MWI.html
Each year since 1990 the Human Development Report has published the human development index (HDI) which looks beyond GDP to a broader definition of well-being. The HDI provides a composite measure of three dimensions of human development: living a long and healthy life, being educated, and having a decent standard of living.
Priority Country Links: Tanzania
Government of Tanzania
Tanzania's president and National Assembly members are elected concurrently by direct popular vote for 5-year terms. The president appoints a prime minister who serves as the government's leader in the National Assembly. The president selects his cabinet from among National Assembly members.
UNDP Human Development Statistics 2009
hdrstats.undp.org/en/countries/country_fact_sheets/cty_fs_TZA.html
Each year since 1990 the Human Development Report has published the human development index (HDI) which looks beyond GDP to a broader definition of well-being. The HDI provides a composite measure of three dimensions of human development: living a long and healthy life, being educated, and having a decent standard of living.
Daily News
The Daily News is Tanzania's oldest newspaper. It is government-owned.
Priority Country Links: Zambia
Government of Zambia
Zambia became a republic immediately upon attaining independence in October 1964. Zambia enacted a new constitution in August 1991, which enlarged the National Assembly, established an electoral commission, and allowed for more than one presidential candidate. The constitution was amended again in 1996 to set new limits on the presidency.
UNDP Human Development Statistics 2009
hdrstats.undp.org/en/countries/country_fact_sheets/cty_fs_ZMB.html
Each year since 1990 the Human Development Report has published the human development index (HDI) which looks beyond GDP to a broader definition of well-being. The HDI provides a composite measure of three dimensions of human development: living a long and healthy life, being educated, and having a decent standard of living.
The Post Newspapers Zambia
The Post Zambia is a tabloid independent Zambian newspaper. It is one of the three primary newspapers of the country. The newspaper was set up in 1991 and is the most popular and biggest selling newspaper in Zambia.
