Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Busan High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF-4)
Help & Develop The World - 4th High Level Forum in Busan, Korea
Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness
in Busan, Republic of Korea
Ministers from across the globe, from both developing and donor countries, government representatives, parliamentarians, civil society organisations and private sector representatives will come together for the Fourth High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness at the Bexco convention centre in Busan, Korea, from 29 November to 1 December 2011.
Approximately 2000 delegates will review global progress in improving the impact and value for money of development aid and make new commitments to further ensure that aid helps reduce poverty and supports progress in meeting the Millennium Development Goals.
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Official Hompage : http://www.aideffectiveness.org/busanhlf4/en.html
Facebook [eng] : http://www.facebook.com/busanhlf4
Facebook [kor] : http://www.facebook.com/busanandbeyond
Twitter : http://twitter.com/#!/busanandbeyond
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
2012 Nuclear Sumimt Idea Contest
2012 Nuclear Sumimt Idea Contest
- From March 26th to 27th next year, 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit will be held in Seoul, Korea, where leaders from more than 50 countries and international peace delegations will discuss how to achieve world peace. We are looking for any ideas to put a good impression of Korea on thousands of foreigners visiting the country. People who visit Korea will remember the country as you show it.
How to participate?
Follow the link below and login at the bottom of the page using your social network service accounts.
Those who do not have any SNS account can participate by writing comments withouth logging in.
Suggest various ideas so that the leaders, delegations, journalists from more than 50 countries can have a wonderful impression of Korea.
How was Korea presented previously?
For G20 Summit, we used high-definition IT equipment and big screens to show videos of UNESCO-designated national treasures (Haeinsa Temple, Changdeokgung Palace, Jeju Island) of Korea and natural sceneries.
For Korea-ASEAN Commemorative Summit, we displayed Korea’s advanced water circulation system using graphics and videos.
For APEC, we displayed Korean food such as kimchi and rice cake on an open stand and visitors had sample taste of Korean dish.
Other considerations
Anyone residing in Korea can participate(foreigners as well).
Upload any image or video on sharing site, and post the link on your comment.
Chosen exhibit ideas will be set up as separate booths within the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit Media Center to promote Korea.
You can participate for more than one time, and there is no limit on how many times you can participate.
Photos and videos taken using cellphones can be used.
When?
You can participate from Oct 7th, 2011(Fri). to Oct 28th, 2011(Fri).
When does the result comoe out?
On Nov 4th, 2011. usernames of the nominated ideas will be released on 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit website(http://www.seoulnss.go.kr).
Your ideas will be evaluated on creativity, viability, and objectivitiy by a professional panel.
What are the prizes?
1st Place (Nuclear Summit Prize) – 1 Idea
Galaxy Tab 10.1
2nd Place (Peace Prize) – 5 Ideas
2 Foldable Bicycles, 2 Digital Cameras, 1 Navigation System
3rd Plcae (Excellence Prize) – 200 Ideas
Angel-in-us Coffee Coupon
Monday, October 10, 2011
Lonely Island Emmy Awards Performance
Description on Youtube :
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Akon : " I Just Had Sex "
SNL's Popular : " 3 Way "
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This is really good.
I love all Lonely Island songs and music videos, but the mashup they showed on this emmy, was the best.
OECD preparation conference, an agreement on drawing new development cooperation paradigm in HLF-4 next month
At the OECD Working Party on Aid Effectiveness(WP-EFF) conference held in Paris on last October 6th and 7th, potentially agreed to include new paradigm that enhances substantial impact and effectiveness of development cooperation activities through comprehensive cooperations not only between traditionally developed and developing countries but also between newly-emerging countries, private corporations and civil society in the conclusion document of Busan High Level Forum
This conference is a last OECD conference to prepare for Busan High Level Forum, and about 300 representatives of developed countries, developing countries, international organizations, private enterprises and civil society has participated, and the representatives of newly-emerging countries such as China, Brazil and Mexico who had showed passive reactions in development dicussions led by developed countries also participated and actively made statements.
HLF-4, which will be held in Busan, South Korea, is a major, high-level conference in development cooperation area. In this year, ministers from 100 countries and heads of 40 international organizations in total 2,500 top personnel will be attending the conference. Including UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon, OECD secretary-general Angel Gurria, prime minister of Ethiopia, Solomon island, East Timor and US secretary of state Hillary Clinton etc.
The Master Show: The Master of Kimbap
The popular comedy show of South Korea, "The Master Show" segment of KBS "Gag Concert", starring comedians Kim Byung-man, Noh Woo-jin and Ryu Dam, is nominated under the non-scripted entertainment section. Let's watch it.
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