OPPORTUNITIES FOR HRD including conferences abroad

The Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) seeks to hire an ecological, environmental or resource economist to direct the Center’s ecological economics program . This program uses economic approaches to estimate non-market values of the natural environment and introduce these values into planning and decision-making processes. The individual will have the opportunity to develop and conduct innovative and policy-relevant ecological economics research and interact with other scholars, the policy community and other stakeholders.

The successful applicant will be an ecological, environmental or resource economist with a Ph.D. in economics and be familiar with grant writing as well as publishing in peer-reviewed periodicals.

Applicants should submit a full CV through the HARC website.

http://www.harc.edu/jobs

Click on the job title.

Follow directions for file submission.

No phone calls, please.

HARC is a private, not-for-profit applied scientific research facility dedicated to moving knowledge to action to promote technologies and policies that improve human well-being and protect the environment.
HARC is located in The Woodlands, Texas, 30 miles north of Houston. The organization offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, as well as the opportunity to work in a stimulating collaborative
environment. More HARC information can be found at www.harc.edu. Additional information about The Woodlands is available at www.thewoodlandstx.com

EOE/M/F/V/D

Pris Weeks, Ph.D.
Social and Policy Analysis
Houston Advanced Research Center
4800 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 364-6049
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The applicant with research and/or field experience in forest, natural resources, or water and environmental
management/economics/ policy is preferred but not necessary. A degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, forestry, ecology, agriculture, management, political science, law, economic geography, economic history, or other related discipline is required. The candidates will be involved in projects related to urban forest and landscape, watershed management, non-market valuation, private forest management, or self-designed projects.

For more information, please direct inquiry to:
Dr. Yaoqi Zhang
School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences
Auburn University, AL 36849-5418
tel: 334 844-1041; fax: 334 844-1084
e-mail: yaoqi.zhang@auburn.edu

All applicants must have GRE scores, In addition International students may be required to submit
TOEFL. For information regarding application procedure for admission and assistantship, please visit:
http://www.sfws.auburn.edu/graduate/ProspectiveStudents/ApplicationProcess.htm
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Or direct inquires to:
Patricia Staudenmaier
Acad. Prog. Admin. Spec.
School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
3301 Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Building
Auburn University, AL 36849-5418
Tel: 334-844-1006; Fax 334-844-1084
staudpa@auburn.edu

POSITION FOR ECONOMIST

This position is for an Urban and Regional Economist, but many students in environmental economics also take fields in urban and regional, so we would be indebted if you would bring this announcement to the attention of any students or recent graduates who might be qualified.

The Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level starting in September 2006. The position is in applied urban and/or regional economics. Candidates with urban and/or regional economics as a secondary field will also be considered as long as future research and teaching interests lie in urban and/or regional economics. We are particularly interested in candidates with good econometrics skills. The University of Cincinnati is a research-oriented institution.

Candidates should have strong training in economic theory and econometrics, and a demonstrated commitment to high-quality research. The position requires teaching both graduates and undergraduates. Candidates are expected to have their Ph.D.s in economics completed by August 2006. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application describing their current research, a curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, and a sample of their work. For fullest consideration, all materials should be received by December 4, 2005. Interviews will be held at the AEA conference. An equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Contact:
Recruiting Chair, Department of Economics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH 45221-0371. Electronic submissions will not be considered.

For more information, see http://www.artsci.uc.edu/economics/newsevents/Jobs.html

Several scholarships are available for doctoral study in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State University. Each scholarship provides a stipend of $24,000 for up to three years plus $1,000 research support annually, medical insurance, and a tuition waiver. Previous completion of an M.S. degree in a related field is preferred. Successful applicants will complete a core program in economic theory and quantitative methods, one or more areas of specialization within agricultural economics, and conduct research in one or more of the following areas:
· Natural Resources and Environmental Economics
· Crop/Livestock Marketing
· Crop/Livestock Production Systems
· Traceability and Biosecurity
· Demand Analysis
· Rural Development and Cooperatives

The Dept. of Ag Econ has 27 full-time faculty and 60 graduate students from 30 countries. The graduate program stresses development of superior professional competence, suited to the research demands of modern business, academic, and government environments. Courses in economic theory, econometrics, mathematical economics, and statistics are an integral part of the program. Applications for this specific scholarship level and terms for doctoral study should be received by December 1, 2005. Application for regular, non-Sitlington Phd stipends will be subject to normal OSU graduate school deadlines.

For more information, please contact Dr. Brian Adam at 405-744-6854 or email AgecGrad@okstate.edu or see http://agecon.okstate.edu/grad/program_info.asp

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Tracy Boyer, Asst. Professor
Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State
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Tel: 405-744-6169 fax: 405-744-8210

British Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK for 2006

The British Chevening India programme is open to Indian nationals with a valid Indian passport. The age criteria for most programmes is 25 to 35 years as on 30 November 2005 with a few exceptional programmes where upper age limit is up to 40 years. The scholarships are available to pursue further studies/professional development under the following schemes:

(1) ONE-YEAR MASTERS PROGRAMME at any UK university for scholarships in the fields of sustainable development, economic governance, finance, public administration and science.

(2) SHORT-TERM PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME - for young, high-flying and dynamic working men and women from among corporate managers and executives, print and broadcast journalists, environmental managers. These are tailor-made courses of up to three months duration at prestigious higher education institutions and appropriate attachments with relevant top industry houses in the UK
.
Details of all courses, eligibility criteria, selection process and application forms can be downloaded from the website www.britishcouncil.org.in/scholarships. It can also be obtained from the British Libraries in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram and also from the British Council office in Chennai. Addresses of all the British Libraries and British Council offices are also available on our website.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 30 NOVEMBER 2005

for any further clarifications.

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DISCCRS II Symposium
March 26 - April 2, 2006
Asilomar Conference Center
Pacific Grove, CA

Register now to become part of the DISCCRS network and receive the DISCCRS newsletter at http://aslo.org/phd.html

DISCCRS Rationale: After years of specialization, today's graduates increasingly find themselves on a multi-dimensional trajectory that requires a breadth of knowledge sufficient to make connections between distant disciplines, and a global network of colleagues from different backgrounds. It can take years to gain the necessary collegial networks and experience to work effectively. DISCCRS, an initiative funded by NSF and NASA, seeks to jump-start the process.

Recent Ph.D. graduates from all disciplines and countries are invited to join the DISCCRS program and apply to be a DISCCRS Symposium Fellow.

Symposia: Annual symposia, funded for 2006, 2007 and 2008, will bring together 36 new scholars from the physical/natural and social sciences to foster understanding across disciplines and catalyze formation of an interdisciplinary, international collegial network. Participants will present their research in plenary sessions. Established interdisciplinary professionals will be on hand to share their perspectives. Consultants will teach participants to communicate across disciplines and with a non-specialist audience. Representatives of Federal agencies will describe programs and funding opportunities.

Eligibility: Graduates completing Ph.D. requirements between Oct. 1, 2002 - Sept. 30,2005 are eligible to apply for the DISCCRS II Symposium., to be held March 26 - April 2, 2006 at the Asilomar Conference Center, CA.

Application deadline is October 2, 2005.

Support for symposium travel and on-site expenses will be provided for selected applicants.

Electronic Resources: An electronic newsletter and web-based resources make the DISCCRS program accessible to a global audience. A unique feature is the on-line Ph.D. Dissertation Registry, which introduces graduates to a world-wide community and provides a concise overview of current work. The webpage archives resources developed for and by symposium participants.

Graduates from all disciplines and countries are encouraged to register their Ph.D. dissertation abstract using the convenient on-line form at

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Office for Earth System Studies
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International Joint Conferences on Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering (CISSE 05)

http://www.cisse2005.org

December 10-20, 2005

Sponsored by: Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE), University of Bridgeport

Conference Overview
CISSE 05 provides a virtual forum for presentation and discussion of the state-of the-art research on computers, information and systems sciences and engineering. The virtual conference will be conducted through the Internet using web-conferencing tools, made available by the conference.

Authors will be presenting their PowerPoint, audio or video presentations using web-conferencing tools without the need for travel. Conference sessions will be broadcast to all the conference participants, where session participants can interact with the presenter during the presentation and (or) during the Q&A slot that follows the presentation.

This international conference will be held entirely on-line. The acceptedand presented papers will be made available after the conference both on a CD and as a book publication.

Conference participants - authors, presenters and attendees - only need an internet connection and sound available on their computers in order to be able to contribute and participate in this international ground-breaking conference.

The on-line structure of this high-quality event will allow academic professionals and industry participants to contribute work and attend world-class technical presentations based on rigorously refereed
submissions, live, without the need for investing significant travel funds or time out of the office.

Potential non-author conference attendees who cannot make the on-line conference dates are encouraged to register, as the entire joint conferences will be archived for future viewing.

CISSE 05 is composed of the following four conferences:

(1) International Conference on Industrial Electronics, Technology & Automation (IETA 05)
Topics: Advanced and Distributed Control Systems, Intelligent Control Systems (NN, FL, GA, .etc), Expert Systems, Man Machine Interaction, Data Fusion, Factory Automation, Robotics, Motion Control, Machine Vision, MEMS Sensors and Actuators, Sensors Fusion, Power Electronics, High Frequency Converters, Motors and Drives, Power Converters, Power Devices and Components, Electric Vehicles and Intelligent Transportation, Process Automation, Factory Communication, Manufacturing Information System Advances in Manufacturing Systems, Industrial Applications of MultiMedia, Intelligent Systems Instrumentation, IndustrialInstrumentation, Modeling and Simulation, Signal Processing, Image and Data Processing, VR and Parallel systems.

Conference Page: http://www.cisse2005.org/ieta.aspx

(2) International Conference on Telecommunications and Networking (TeNe05)
Topics: Optical Networks and Switching, Computer Networks, Network architectures and Equipment, Access Technologies, Telecommunication Technology, Coding and Modulation technique, Modeling and Simulation, Spread Spectrum and CDMA Systems, OFDM technology, Space-time Coding, Ultra Wideband Communications, Medium Access Control, Spread Spectrum, Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11, HIPERLAN, Bluetooth, Cellular Wireless Networks, Cordless Systems and Wireless Local Loop, Mobile Network Layer, Mobile Transport Layer, Support for Mobility, Conventional Encryption and Message Confidentiality, Block Ciphers Design Principles, Block Ciphers Modes of Operation, Public-Key Cryptography and Message Authentication, Authentication Application, Stenography, Electronic Mail Security, Web Security, IP Security, Firewalls, Computer Forensics.

Conference Page: http://www.cisse2005.org/tene.aspx

(3) International Conference on Systems, Computing Sciences and Software Engineering (SCSS 05)
Topics: Grid Computing, Internet-based Computing Models, Resource Discovery, Programming Models and tools, e-Science and Virtual Instrumentation, Biometric Authentication, Computers for People of
Special Needs, Human Computer Interaction, Information and Knowledge Engineering, Algorithms, Parallel and Distributed processing, Modeling and Simulation, Services and Applications, Embedded Systems and Applications, Databases, Programming Languages, Signal Processing Theory and Methods, Signal Processing for Communication, Signal Processing Architectures and Implementation, Information Processing, Geographical Information Systems, Object Based Software Engineering, Parallel and Distributed Computing, Real Time Systems Multiprocessing, File Systems and I/O, Kernel and OS Structures.

Conference Page: http://www.cisse2005.org/scss.aspx

(4) International Conference on Engineering Education, Instructional Technology, Assessment, and E-learning (EIAE 05)
Topics: Instructional Design, Accreditation, Curriculum Design, Educational Tools, 2-2-2 Platforms, Teaching Capstone Design, Teaching Design at the Lower Levels, Design and Development of e-Learning tools, Assessment Methods in Engineering, Development and Implementation of E-learning tools, Economical and Social Impacts of E-learning, Platforms and Systems for K-12 / Industry and Higher Education Cooperation.

Conference Page: http://www.cisse2005.org/eiae.aspx

Paper Submission
Prospective authors are invited to submit full papers electronically in Microsoft Word or PDF format through the website of each conference at http://www.cisse2005.org Accepted papers must be presented in the virtual conference by one of the authors.

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The Second Southeast Asia Water from will be organized by Global Water Partnership-Southeast Asia, the Directorate General of Water Resources, Ministry of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure, Republic of Indonesia and Kemitraan Air Indonesia (Indonesia Water Partnership) in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, from 29 August to 2 September.

FAO, with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), the International Commission of Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and Prince of Songhkla University (Thailand) are convening, at the occasion of the Water Forum, a session on: Caring for and using rural watersheds, while improving water services for agriculture, and coastal ecosystems (including tsunami responses), which will focus on three topics:

A. Improving water services for agriculture in rural watersheds;
Technical coordinator: FAO, with IWMI and ICID
Contact: Thierry Facon, FAO-RAP, 39, Phra Athit road, Banglamphoo, Bangkok 10200, Thailand, tel: +66-2-6974156, email: Thierry.Facon@fao.org, fax: +66-2-6974445

B. Caring for and using coastal ecosystems: application of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) as a response to issues and management in Tsunami-affected areas in Asia
Technical coordinator: AIT/Prince of Songhkla University, with IWMI and FAO
Contact: Dr Somsak, CORIN/AIT Twinning Program, Prince of Songhkla University, email: bsomsak@ait.ac.th

C. Reconciling agricultural water services, management and protection of rural and coastal ecosystem in rural watersheds
Technical coordinator: IWMI, with FAO
Contact: Ian W Makin, IWMI SEA, PO Box 1025, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10903, Thailand. Fax: +66 2 561 1230; email: i.makin@cgiar.org

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WIDER Jubilee Conference to mark the institute's 20th Anniversary
WIDER Thinking Ahead: the future of Development Economics
Helsinki 17-18 June 2005. Application date expired on 14 February 2005.

WIDER conference on Poverty and Inequality in China, 23-24 April 2005,
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WIDER Angle Newsletter 2004/2
Articles include:
· New Sources of Development Finance: Funding the Millennium Development Goals, A.B. Atkinson
· Tracking the Rise of Inequality in China and Russia, James K. Galbraith
· Looking Beyond Averages in the Trade and Poverty Debate, Martin Ravallion
· The Impact of Globalization on the World's Poor - Channels and Policy Debate, Machiko Nissanke and Erik Thorbecke
· Globalization, Poverty and Inequality; What is the Relationship? What can be done? Kaushik Basu

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2004 WIDER Annual Lecture
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Growth, Inequality, and Poverty: Prospects for Pro-Poor Economic Development
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UNU-WIDER Studies in Development Economics Oxford University Press

Spatial Inequality and Development Edited by Ravi Kanbur and Anthony J. Venables
(hardback) 0-19-927863-6, January 2005 UNU-WIDER Studies in Development Economics
Oxford University Press

Insurance Against Poverty Edited by Stefan Dercon (hardback) 0-19-927683-8, November 2004
UNU-WIDER Studies in Development Economics Oxford University Press

New Sources of Development Finance Edited by A.B. Atkinson (hardback) 0-19-927855-5, (paperback) 0-19-927856-3, November 2004 UNU-WIDER and UN-DESA
UNU-WIDER Studies in Development Economics Oxford University Press

JOURNAL

Journal of African Economies Volume 13 Number 4 (December 2004) WIDER Special Issue: The CFA Franc Zone 10 Years After Devaluation Edited by David Fielding Oxford University Press

Discussion Papers
DP2005/04 Anne Trebilcock: Decent Work and the Informal Economy
DP2005/03 Rehman Sobhan: A Macro Policy for Poverty Eradication through Structural Change
DP2005/02 Reema Nanavaty: From Local to Global and Informal to Formal:
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DP2005/01 Elinor Ostrom: Unlocking Public Entrepreneurship and Public
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Research Papers
RP2005/07 Tony Addison: Agricultural Development for Peace

RP2005/06 Tauhidur Rahman, Ron C. Mittelhammer, and Philip Wandscheider: Measuring the Quality of Life across Countries: A Sensitivity Analysis of Well-being Indices

RP2005/05 Osman Zaim: A Framework for Incorporating Environmental Indicators to the Measurement of Human Well-Being

RP2005/04 Christian Seidl, Stefan Traub, and Andrea Morone: Relative Deprivation, Personal Income Satisfaction, and Average Well-being under Different Income Distributions

RP2005/03 Charles Blackorby, Walter Bossert and David Donaldson: Population Ethics and the Value of Life

RP2005/02 Alain Chateauneuf and Patrick Moyes: Measuring Inequality Without the Pigou-Dalton Condition

RP2005/01 Satya R. Chakravarty and Amita Majumder: Intersociety Literacy Comparisons

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US urged to increase support for science in Arab states http://www.scidev.net/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=readnews&itemid=1943&language=1 The US has been encouraged to invest in science and technology in Middle Eastern countries to stabilise Arab economies and reduce 'anti-American sentiment'.

As Kyoto goes live, US goes it alone http://www.scidev.net/News/index.cfm?fuseaction=readNews&itemid=1932&language=1 The United States has announced it will spend US$5 billion this year on climate change research and technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Iranian scientists produce country's first GM rice http://www.scidev.net/News/index.cfm?fuseaction=readNews&itemid=1937&language=1

The first genetically modified crop produced by Iranian researchers has been approved for human consumption. GM potatoes 'could protect against hepatitis B' http://www.scidev.net/News/index.cfm?fuseaction=readNews&itemid=1931&language=1 Scientists have developed a potential new vaccine against hepatitis B by genetically modifying potatoes. (Source: BBC Online)

UAE plans US$400 million 'biotechnology park' in Dubai http://www.scidev.net/News/index.cfm?fuseaction=readNews&itemid=1930&language=1 The United Arab Emirates is to spend US$400 million on a science park to promote biotechnology research and development.

Humans 'unquestionably responsible' for warming seas http://www.scidev.net/News/index.cfm?fuseaction=readNews&itemid=1939&language=1 Research presented at the world's largest science conference shows that human activity is responsible for rising ocean temperatures.

Latin America to evaluate science communication http://www.scidev.net/News/index.cfm?fuseaction=readNews&itemid=1936&language=1 Ten Latin American countries and Spain plan to set up a regional system to identify best practices in science communication.

Ethnobotanist wins award for scientific cooperation http://www.scidev.net/News/index.cfm?fuseaction=readNews&itemid=1941&language=1 A US-based ethnobotanist has been honoured for his efforts to work with and support scientific institutions in developing countries.

================ OTHER NEWS ==============
Nanotech revolution needs business know-how http://www.scidev.net/News/index.cfm?fuseaction=readNews&itemid=1938&language=1 To be part of the coming nanotechnology revolution, developing countries must focus on entrepreneurship as well as research, say experts in the field.

Asia 'challenging US in high tech sector' http://www.scidev.net/News/index.cfm?fuseaction=readNews&itemid=1933&language=1 Asian scientists returning home from jobs in the United States are helping China and India compete on the global high-tech stage, says a report. (Source: Sify.com)

UNESCO 'plans to cut funds for geoscience programme' http://www.scidev.net/News/index.cfm?fuseaction=readNews&itemid=1935&language=1 Geoscientists are protesting over cuts to a successful international programme that has helped thousands of geologists in the developing world. (Source: Nature)

US to extend security clearance for foreign scientists http://www.scidev.net/News/index.cfm?fuseaction=readNews&itemid=1934&language=1 The United States will extend security clearance for foreign scientists and students in a bid to reverse the decline in numbers visiting the country. (Source: Nature)

=================== FEATURES ======================

Can barcodes give taxonomy a new lease on life? http://www.scidev.net/Features/index.cfm?fuseaction=readFeatures&itemid=371&language=1 Eliot Marshall reports on the monumental push to barcode life on Earth, which for less than US$1 billion could revolutionise fields as diverse as biodefence and conservation. (Source: Science)

Finding a filter for arsenic-tainted water http://www.scidev.net/Features/index.cfm?fuseaction=readFeatures&itemid=370&language=1 Mark Clayton reports on technologies being developed to solve the problem of arsenic-contaminated drinking water. ( Source: The Christian Science Monitor)

=============== OPINIONS ================

Africa must set own agenda for science aid http://www.scidev.net/Opinions/index.cfm?fuseaction=readOpinions&itemid=359&language=1 An editorial in Nature argues it is important that Africa, not the donor community, decide how aid for science and technology is spent. (Source: Nature)

Reversing the brain drain with simple actions http://www.scidev.net/Opinions/index.cfm?fuseaction=readOpinions&itemid=358&language=1 Hailemeskel Bisrat describes how even short visits home by professionals who have joined the brain drain can help to boost science in their native countries. ( Source: Addis Tribune)

================ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ================
Balancing social responsibility and scientific curiosity http://www.scidev.net/editorletters/index.cfm?fuseaction=readeditorletter&itemid=45&language=1 E. L. J. F. Bohm says science cannot be driven by social responsibility alone, and that scientific curiosity is of paramount importance

======================== EVENTS ============
Nano Ethics Conference http://www.scidev.net/events/index.cfm?fuseaction=readevents&itemid=583&language=1 Location: South Carolina, United States of America Date: 2 - 5 March 2005

Indepth Network: measuring and responding to health and disease in developing countries http://www.scidev.net/events/index.cfm?fuseaction=readevents&itemid=582&language=1 Location: Durban, South Africa Date: 23 - 27 May 2005

Cooperation for the present millennium: Systems, Services & Technologies http://www.scidev.net/events/index.cfm?fuseaction=readevents&itemid=581&language=1 Location: Tetuan, Morocco Date: 3 - 6 June 2005

Eyes on International Collaboration: Promoting Health From Campus to Lab to Field http://www.scidev.net/events/index.cfm?fuseaction=readevents&itemid=580&language=1 Location: Massachusetts, United States of America. Date: 2 - 3 April 2005

================= JOBS ==================
Senior Environment Economist for Water Resources http://www.scidev.net/jobs/index.cfm?fuseaction=readjob&itemid=399&language=1 Organisation: The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

Programme Officer: Latin America and Caribbean http://www.scidev.net/jobs/index.cfm?fuseaction=readjob&itemid=400&language=1 Organisation: International HIV/AIDS Alliance Location: Brighton, United Kingdom

HIV/AIDS Officer Treatment Care and Prevention http://www.scidev.net/jobs/index.cfm?fuseaction=readjob&itemid=403&language=1 Organisation: World Health Organization (WHO) Location: Various locations

Marketing officer http://www.scidev.net/jobs/index.cfm?fuseaction=readjob&itemid=405&language=1 Organisation: SciDev.Net Location: London, United Kingdom

Web production editor http://www.scidev.net/jobs/index.cfm?fuseaction=readjob&itemid=406&language=1 Organisation: SciDev.Net Location: London, United Kingdom

Coordinator, USAID Greater Mekong Region HIV/AIDS Learning Community http://www.scidev.net/jobs/index.cfm?fuseaction=readjob&itemid=402&language=1 Organisation: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Program Location: Bangkok, Thailand

==================== GRANTS ============
Junior Professional Fellowship http://www.scidev.net/Grants/index.cfm?fuseaction=readgrants&itemid=210&language=1 Organisation: Ishikawa International Cooperation Research Centre (IICRC) Location: Kanazawa, Japan

============== ANNOUNCEMENTS =============
Call for articles http://www.scidev.net/announcements/index.cfm?fuseaction=readannouncement&itemid=222&language=1 Organisation: African Journal Of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines (AJTCAM)

Nominations wanted for Development Gateway Award http://www.scidev.net/announcements/index.cfm?fuseaction=readannouncement&itemid=195&language=1 Organisation: Development Gateway Foundation Closing date: 15 March 2005

Cameroon to host major commonwealth forum on ICT http://www.scidev.net/announcements/index.cfm?fuseaction=readannouncement&itemid=224&language=1 Organisation: Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO)

Call for pre-proposals http://www.scidev.net/announcements/index.cfm?fuseaction=readannouncement&itemid=223&language=1 Organisation: Netherlands-African Partnership for Capacity Development and Clinical Interventions Against Poverty Related Diseases (NACCAP) Closing date: 24 March 2005

Nigerian Reporting Center to be launched http://www.scidev.net/announcements/index.cfm?fuseaction=readannouncement&itemid=221&language=1 Organisation: Voice of America (VOA)

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The Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Tennessee is pleased to announce the availability of two $18,000 Ph.D. assistantships beginning Fall 2005, funded through our recently established Natural Resources Policy Center. Please follow the link below for more information and to print a flyer suitable for posting. We would appreciate any assistance you could provide in distributing this information to interested students.

http://economics.ag.utk.edu/assistantship.html

Dr. William M. Park
321A Morgan Hall
Dept. of Agric. Econ.
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
865-974-7473
865-974-7484 (fax)
wpark@utk.edu

The Scottish Executive is offering 6 scholarships for students from India during the academic year 2005/6. The scholarships are available for courses at any Scottish higher education institution.

Level:
Masters of not more than 12 months based in a Scottish higher education institution.

The scholarship covers the tuition fees and a living allowance.

Subjects covered:
Priority will be given to applications in the fields of science and technology and creative industries (arts, design and culture), but this does not mean candidates cannot apply in other fields. Medicine and Dentistry are excluded.

Eligibility criteria:
You must meet the following criteria to apply:
· be a permanent resident of India and staying in India at the time of application
· be between 25 and 35 years old at the time of application.
· have between 3 and 5 years relevant working experience
· have a good working level of English demonstrated by an IELTS test result of at least 6.5 on the academic module with no individual band less than 6.0
· not currently be working or studying in the UK
· not be in receipt of any other scholarships or award for the academic year 2005/6
· hold a good first degree in a related subject from a recognized university
· not have received UK government funding in the past

The programme is looking for individuals that possess the following qualities:
· ambition and drive
· flexible and adaptable
· innovative, creative and entrepreneurial
· a commitment to change and organisational development
· an ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, not only in technical and professional terms but also culturally.

Last date for submitting application: 18 March 2005.

For more information and application forms please visit:
www.scotlandscholarship.com

Find out more about Scottish universities and their programmes from the Education UK Scotland website www.educationuk.org/scotland.

Applications for the Scottish Scholarship can be made simultaneously with other scholarship programmes.

Application should be made on the prescribed form (available on the above website) and send to your nearest British Council Offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai or Kolkatta addresses available on the above website).

I am sure you would be pleased to publicise this opportunity among Potential candidates, students (past and present), faculty, and key contacts in your organisation.

S. Kumaran
Education Projects Executive
British Council
737 Anna Salai
Chennai 600 002, South India
T +91 (0)44 5205 0672
F +91 (0)44 5205 0688
s.kumaran@in.britishcouncil.org

Creating opportunity for people worldwide
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2005 National Workshop of the Economics and Environment Network (EEN)

Thursday 5 Friday 6 May 2005, Canberra, ACT

Following the format of the highly successful 2003 Economics and Environment Network (EEN) Workshop of the Australian National University, the 2005 EEN Workshop will comprise papers in a single session, each with a discussant, and plenty of time for dialogue on frontier issues in environmental, resource and ecological economics. Papers will be selected “blind” by a Program Committee of Dr Lata Gangadharan (U. Melbourne), Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodds (CSIRO, and President, ANZ Society for Ecological Economics), Dr Nigel Jollands (Massey U. & Landcare Research Ltd), Dr Tom Kompas (ANU & ABARE), Dr John Mullen (NSW Agriculture and past editor, Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics), Dr Jack Pezzey (ANU), Dr John Rolfe (Central Queensland U.) and Dr Steve Schilizzi (U. Western Australia). Our expectation is that presenting authors will have at least half their within-Australia and cross-Tasman travel expenses and Canberra accommodation expenses paid for by EEN. Prizes will be awarded for the best paper relevant to current policy debates, and for the best paper by a graduate student.

If you wish to present a paper at the national workshop, send us a full draft of your paper in electronic form (PDF and word documents only), with no name or contact details in the paper. You must include with your draft paper a minimum 250-word abstract on the title page and send it electronically to the Co-ordinator of the Organising Committee by Tuesday, 15 February 2005. Please include your contact details and other information in a separate e-mail for each paper submitted, in the following order: (1) title of paper, (2) all authors’ names with contact author in CAPITALS; (3) mailing address; (4) telephone number; (5) fax number; (6) e-mail address; (7) URL (if available). Please feel free to post and circulate the attached flyer.

Co-ordinator of the Organising Committee: Professor R. Quentin Grafton, Asia Pacific School of Economics and Government (APSEG), J.G. Crawford Building (13), The ANU, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia. E-mail: quentin.grafton@anu.edu.au, Tel/fax: +61 (0)2-6125-6558/5570. Further details about the EEN workshops are available at http://een.anu.edu.au/workshop.html.

Professor R. Quentin Grafton
International and Development Economics (IDEC)
Asia Pacific School of Economics and Government (APSEG)
Room 215, JG Crawford Building (Bldg 13)
Ellery Crescent
The Australian National University
Canberra, ACT 0200
AUSTRALIA

email: quentin.grafton@anu.edu.au
tel: +61-2-6125-6558
fax: +61-2-6125-5570
URL: http://apseg.anu.edu.au/staff/qgrafton.php

July 3-7, 2006
Kyoto International Conference Hall - Kyoto, Japan

http://www.worldcongress3.org

The third World Congress will be held at the Kyoto International Conference Hall in 2006. The facility where the Congress will be held is most famously the site of the 3rd Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP3) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change that produced the Kyoto Protocol. The Congress is organized by the Japanese Association of Environmental Economists (called the Society of Environmental Economics and Policy Studies: SEEPS), The Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AERE) and the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE), in cooperation with the Latin American and Caribbean Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (ALEAR). About 1000 people attended the second World Congress in Monterey in 2002, and we are hoping for similar attendance at Kyoto.

Kyoto was the capital of Japan for over 1000 years, and remains the center of Japanese culture and history, an amazing blend of modern convenience with ancient tradition. A myriad of temples, shrines, natural beauty, old architecture, traditional arts and crafts can be found in Kyoto. The historical monuments of ancient Kyoto have been recognized by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage sites. The Kyoto International Conference Hall is located in the north of Kyoto city. The journey from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto Station by the Kansai Airport Express train "Haruka" takes around 75 minutes. From Kyoto Station, Kyoto International Conference Hall is merely a 20-minute ride on the Subway Karasuma Line. Kyoto has a wide variety of accommodations, from Western-style hotels to traditional Japanese-style inns. The city has more than 20,000 guest rooms and accommodations can be found to suit all tastes and budgets.

The web site for the Congress has been opened at which information can be obtained and registration will be able to be completed. Please visit http://www.worldcongress3.org for further information. In addition to the usual array of conference sessions, symposia and invited keynote speeches, the Congress organizers are considering adding some special events such as short courses covering particular areas of interest or perhaps mini-conferences on more specialized topics. These would be held just before or after the Congress. Suggestions for special activities that could enrich the intellectual fare at the Congress are welcome.

Takamitsu SAWA
Chair of Organizing Committee
Kyoto University, Institute of Economic Research
sawa@kier.kyoto-u.ac.jp

Regional Meeting on IWRM

Integrated water resources management refers to the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources for optimizing economic and social welfare without compromising the sustainability of vital environmental systems. A regional meeting on Integrated Water Resources Management is going to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 9 January 2005. Center for Water, Environment and Energy (CWEE), Coastal Area Resource Development and Management Association (CARDMA), Member of IUCN, The World Conservation Union, Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS), GWP- Bangladesh Water Partnership, and GLOBE Bangladesh are jointly organizing the meeting.

The objective of the meeting is to create, develop and share Integrated Water Resources Management taking inputs from the expertise from South Asia.

Call for Abstract:
This Call for Abstract is your invitation to join a broad range of professionals to address the issues of integrated water resource management, international river basins management and problems associated with reducing water induced damages, making communities more sustainable and management of floodplains and integrate coastal area. You are kindly requested to submit a 1 page abstract (MS. Word format) describing the material to be presented and its relevance to the IWRM, along with your brief bio and contact information. A modest travel grant and local hospitality will be provided to authors of selected papers. We expect to network and continue cooperation beyond the meeting.

Key dates:
20 October 2004: Call for papers
20 November 2004: Deadline of abstract submission
30 November 2004: Notification of paper acceptance
20 December 2004: Deadline of paper submission
30 December 2004: Finalizing travel arrangements
10 January 2005: Arrivals of overseas participants;

Registration

11 January 2005: Regional Meeting on IWRMPlease send your abstract to S.H.M.Fakhruddin suddin@cegisbd.com

Put "Regional meeting on IWRM" in the subject box. The Venue and other detail will be update recently.

Please do not send any abstract to SANDEE.

Best Wishes,
SANDEE Secretariat
-----------------------------------------------------------
Ms. Anuradha Kafle
Information and Research Assistant
SANDEE, IUCN Nepal
P.O.Box:8975, E.P.C -1056
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel : 977-1-5528761/781, 5526391, 5527781
Fax : 977-1-5536786
Email:anuradhak@sandeeonline.org

Website: www.sandeeonline.org

The British Chevening India programme is open to Indian nationals with a valid Indian passport. The age criteria for most programmes is 25 to 35 years as on 30 November 2004 with a few exceptional programmes where upper age limit upto 40 and 48 years respectively is allowed. The scholarships are available to pursue further studies/professional development under the following schemes:

(1) ONE-YEAR MASTERS PROGRAMME at any UK university in any subject
(except medicine and related subjects) including law, human rights, management,
finance, accounting, arts and humanities, media studies, science and technology, social science, new technology.

(2) SHORT-TERM PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME - for young, high-flying and dynamic working men and women from among print and broadcast journalists,
corporate managers and executives, environmental managers. These are tailor-made courses of up to three months duration at prestigious higher education institutions and appropriate attachments with relevant top industry houses in the UK.

Details of all courses, eligibility criteria, selection process and application forms can be found in the Chevening prospectus and can be downloaded from the website www.britishcouncil.org.in/scholarships. It can also be obtained from the British Libraries in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram and also from the British Council office in Chennai. Addresses of our centres are also available on our website.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 30 NOVEMBER 2004

For any further clarifications contact,

S Kumaran
Scholarships Executive
British Council, 737 Anna Salai
Chennai 600 002, South India
T +91 (0)44 5205 0672
F +91 (0)44 5205 0688
s.kumaran@in.britishcouncil.org
Creating opportunity for people worldwide
www.britishcouncil.org.in

For more information please log on to: www.britishcouncil.org.in/scholarships

SECOND LATIN-AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN CONGRESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMISTS

Oaxaca-México - March 18 - 20 2005

Congress Topics
Papers on research or applied environmental and resource economics, with
emphasis on environmental
problems in development countries are encourage to participate. Papers
will be placed on parallel
sessions based on specific topics.

Call for Papers
The call for papers begins September 10, 2004 and ends January 15th, 2004.
After deadline will not receive papers works.

Registration
Congress registration begins December 15th, 2004 and payment deadline is
February 15th, 2005. All
participants will be notified before February 28th, 2005.

Registration Fee
For early registration, before January 15th, 2005:
Members ALEAR/No Members
Students US$ 100/US$ 100
Professionals US$ 150/US$ 250

For registration after January 15th 2005:
Members ALEAR/No Members
Students US$ 120/US$ 120
Professionals US$ 200/US$ 300

Fees include admission to academic activities, materials, and provisions
during congress days.

Topic Areas:
Proposals are encouraged on the economics of natural resources, in all
areas of environmental
economics, trade and environment, sustainable development, with
emphasizing in issues related to
Latin American environmental problems.

Selection Criteria:
Proposals will be reviewed by a member of the Program Committee with
expertise in the subject area
identified by the author(s). Selection will be based on topic relevance,
contribution to
Latin-American environmental knowledge, and clarity of purpose. An
individual may be a sole author
of no more than one paper, and may be co-author of no more than two
papers. Papers shall not have
been presented at another meeting of professional environmental and
resource economists.

Format:
Submissions must consist of a title page, followed by a two to five-page
paper proposal with double
spacing, one-inch margins on all sides, and 11 pitch font.
The title page must include: Paper title, Topic code (see list below) and
Author(s) Name(s), Mailing Address, Telephone numbers, and email address
of main author

The 2-5 page proposal must include:
Title
Statement of Problem
Objectives
Data and methods
Results and their implications
Author identification should only appear on the title page.

Topic Codes
Please indicate the two-digit topic area code on the title page that
matches the paper’s
contribution most closely. This will determine who reviews the paper.

01- Renewable Resources and Conservation; Environmental Management
General
Demand and Supply
Fishery
Forestry
Land, Water, Air
Recreational Aspects of Natural Resources
Contingent Valuation Methods

02- Nonrenewable Resources and Conservation
General
Demand and Supply
Exhaustible Resources and Economic Development
Resource Booms

03- Energy

04- Environmental taxes

05- Tradable permits

06- Property rights

07- Deposit-Refund Systems

08- Information disclosure

09. Sustainable development

10. Trade and Environment

11. New approaches and themes in the field

Deadline: Each proposal must be send no later than January 15th 2005,
using the one of the
following options:
1. E-mailed to: contactenos@alear.org
2. Online, papers system (in about few days)

In collaboration with
the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai

Interested candidates can submit their papers by 1st February 2005.

The Fourth Biennial Conference of the Indian Society for Ecological Economics (INSEE) will be held in Mumbai, at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, during 3-4 June 2005. The main theme of the Conference will be "Ecology and Human Well Being" There will be Plenary Sessions, Concurrent Technical Sessions and Panel Discussions on topics around the main theme. Papers are invited on sub-themes as indicated below:

1. Ecological and Social Resilience.

2. Ecosystem Services and Quality of Life.

3. Policy Reforms for Sustainable Development: Governance and Institutions.

4. Valuation for Ecosystem Changes.

5. Communities and Collective Action.

Papers should highlight issues and problems in India and other developing countries. Full and final paper of not more than 12000 words and proposals for poster presentation should reach, latest by 1st February, 2005, Shri Sushil Kumar Sen, Office Manager, INSEE, Institute of Economic Growth, University of Delhi Enclave, (North Campus), Delhi-110007 Fax: 011-27667410 email: insee@ieg.ernet.in. Authors of selected will be informed by 15th March 2005. A limited amount of travel grant is available to support some of the participants whose papers would be accepted.

Dr. Pushpam Kumar
Secretary, INSEE.

Please, do not send any applications to SANDEE, for further queries write directly to Dr. Pushpam Kumar, Secretary, INSEE.

Best Wishes.
SANDEE Secretariat
-----------------------------
Ms. Anuradha Kafle
Information and Research Assistant
SANDEE, IUCN Nepal
P.O.Box:8975, E.P.C -1056
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel : 977-1-5528761/781, 5526391, 5527781
Fax : 977-1-5536786
Email:anuradhak@sandeeonline.org

Website: www.sandeeonline.org

Currently they are doing an UN funded project related to leaner technology for the electroplating industry. The project basically deals with preassessment of certain issues/processes and later on doing an assessment of the same.

They need a person with a background in engineering (preferably envtl engg/others'd also do) or in natural resource and environmental economics.

The duration of the project is approx 1-2 months.

Junta who are doing their final year MSc/PhD in agri economics and/or who are interested in the project can get in touch with;

Ms Reena,
March Research, Laxmi Complex,
No 11, KEB Layout, Bangalore
29, Opp. Jayadeva Cardio Research Center
Bannerghatta Main Road)
Ph: +91 80 51201822/23
mail: reena@marchresearch.com

Plese pass on the word among non members of the group also and also
among people who are looking for something in these lines.

P.S. they are also looking for projects in the areas of watershed management, rain water harvesting, carbon credit etc..... Successful and satisfactory performance in this project could ensure your absorption in other future projects as well.

DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS EXTENDED UNTIL DECEMBER 15TH, 2004

Background
In Sub-Saharan Africa, institutional reforms are being developed to implement Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) at the basin level. However, these reforms have paid little attention to the nature of Africa's hydrological environment, in particular its economic water scarcity. Water resources are available, but the economic and technical means to improve water productivity, distribution and predictability are often lacking.Various conditions warrant specific responses to render reforms in water management effective. These include: physical conditions (variable and unpredictable climate, geo-physiography), socio-economic characteristics (the predominance of agriculture for economic growth and poverty eradication), and the legal-institutional context (local communal water tenure arrangements, under-resourced governmental line and administrative agencies, strong donor presence, and many transboundary basins).

A critical evaluation of ongoing water reforms in Sub-Saharan Africa in the light of conditions and goals is vital to render future policy, law formulation and institutional design and implementation more effective.

Aim of the conference
The aim of the conference is to bring together river basin professionals and
researchers to critically discuss the tools of IWRM applied at the basin level. The conference organisers feel that recent research demonstrates that certain fashions in River Basin Management (RBM) may be outmoded or require new thinking. Emphasis will be on innovative solutions; "thinking outside of the box", and in rigorous analysis of existing approaches. We are also interested in ideas that strongly challenge or defend the very notion or building blocks of integrated river basin management.

Themes of the Conference
There are 6 'Themes' for papers and presentations and one workshop for discussing the status of the Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture.

Theme 1: Water productivity - methodologies and management
This theme will explore the definition, measurement and theory of water productivity as well as giving space to case studies that demonstrate how water productivity might be increased. Productivity includes ideas of water efficiency and covers all sectors of water utilisation (e.g., agriculture, environment, etc.)

Theme 2: Environmental flow assessment
This theme of the conference will be devoted to the science and practice of determining and meeting environmental flows. Papers will be accepted that enrich the understanding of environmental water needs for Eastern and Southern Africa. Emphasis will be given to papers that report on successes in this managerially-difficult field.

Theme 3: Rainwater harvesting and micro irrigation
The organisers see rainwater harvesting and micro-irrigation as leveraging more benefits from water in a basin. This theme will address the impacts on poverty, livelihoods, and incomes, innovative strategies for scaling up such technologies, and potential externalities, from an integrated basin perspective.

Theme 4: Water governance and institutions (conflicts, legal framework, tradeoffs, dialogue, community level management)
This theme of the conference is wide in scope, intended to attract papers that progress the debate on water governance and institutions. The organisers are looking for contributions that discuss the 'institutional fit' that exists between different levels of formal and informal organisations, relationships between local level, basin level, and other institutions in river basins, how to provide a 'voice' to poor people in river basin institutions, the role and future of statutory and customary law and institutions for resource management and laws which in turn mediate the efficacy and success of water interventions found in river basins. We hope to hear from researchers who are able to suggest better ways of managing water from these perspectives.

Theme 5: Water economics and livelihoods
The conference is interested in how water may be allocated between different
sectors on the basis of determining their relative economic and livelihood benefits. Thus, of interest, will be papers that explore the methodology and measurement of water valuations and that present innovative theories or practices of allocating water based on sectoral assessments of value.

Theme 6: Modelling and Decision Aid Tools
A major problem facing decision-makers in complex river basins is decision-making when faced with a wide range of information, dynamics and determinants. Assisting decision-makers at all levels is therefore a key contribution to the practice of river basin management. This theme would like to receive papers that explore various dimensions of tools, methodologies, formats, programmes and models that facilitate decision-making, conflict resolution and public deliberations.

Workshop: Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture
The CA (www.iwmi.cgiar.org/assessment) is entering a synthesis phase, piecing together research, practice and ideas into an assessment of water, food, livelihoods, and environment. The assessment will contain information and policy-relevant messages on trends, present conditions, possible response options, and future scenarios and their implications for poverty and environment. Topics include rainfed agriculture, water productivity, fisheries, river basin management, water policies and institutions, with poverty, environment, gender and health as cross cutting issues. This is a special CA discussion session to develop and debate assessment messages. You are welcome to join us to build an assessment that will help guide future investment decisions.

Call for papers
Abstracts, not exceeding 300 words, are invited on any of the conference themes. The abstracts should include the following information: Title, name, postal and email address of author(s) for correspondence and communication. Posters are encouraged as an alternative to papers. Authors whose abstract has been accepted will receive instructions for preparation of a full paper.

There are no strict rules for participation; but we favour contributions from those working in Africa who submit thoughtful, innovative 'policy-friendly' analyses. Abstracts should be copied to the two email addresses below.

In summary, the conference is expected to attract decision-makers, policy-analysts, academics, practitioners, NGO's, researchers and consultants who are interested in establishing a platform for the appropriate and carefully considered design of river basin management in Sub-Saharan Africa. We welcome your participation and support in making this conference a success.

Venue
Institute of Continuing Education, (ICE) Sokoine University of Agriculture,
Morogoro (Tanzania) is situated 200kms west of Dar Es Salaam (about 3 hours drive).

Organizers
Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) Henry Mahoo
Soil Water Management network (SWMnet) Nuhu Hatibu
International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Barbara van Koppen
Overseas Development Group (ODG) Bruce Lankford
Comprehensive Assessment (CA) David Molden
Challenge Program for Water and Food (CPWF) Francis Gichuki

Funding Organisations
* Department for International Development (DFID)
* Comprehensive Assessment (CA)
* Challenge Programme for Water and Food (CPWF)

Conference fee
The fee for presenting a paper or attending the conference is expected to be US$ 50, which covers meals, refreshments and photocopies, with participants covering all other costs such as accommodation and flights. The organizers reserve the right to reduce the admission fee for some participants (e.g. students).

Key dates
Deadline for submission for Abstracts: December 15th, 2004

For more information contact:
Website: http://eng.suanet.ac.tz/swmrg/rbmconference.htm

Team Leader
Soil-Water Management Research Group Sokoine
University of Agriculture P. O. Box 3003
Morogoro, Tanzania
Tel: +255 (023) 260 1206
Fax: +255 (023) 260 4649
E-mails: Soil-Water Management Group: swmrg@suanet.ac.tz
Henry F. Mahoo: hmahoo@suanet.ac.tz
www.iwmi.org

Opening For Research Assistant (Resource Economics)

The Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Environment and Development (CISED, www.cised.org) is looking to recruit immediately a person at the Research Assistant level for an interdisciplinary project in forests, water and people.

Essential Qualifications
- An MA /MSc /M.Phil in Economics or Agricultural/ Resource/ Environmental Economics
- Experience with fieldwork in rural areas and with application of economic valuation methods
- Persons with higher qualifications could be considered for appointment at Research Associate level.

Desirable Qualifications
· Ability to communicate in Kannada
· Interest in interdisciplinary work with natural scientists

Nature of work
The position is part of an ongoing project on 'Land-cover Change, Watershed Services and Socio-economic Impact in the Western Ghats'. The appointed person will work in an interdisciplinary team of social and natural scientists, but will be responsible for the economic impact assessment of hydrological change in certain sites. S/he will primarily be expected to: (1) design the data collection /monitoring strategy, (2) conduct the data collection, (3) carry out data analysis and participate in writing up of the results. The work will involve close collaboration with hydrologists.

NATURE OF APPOINTMENTS & EMOLUMENTS
· The appointment will be on a contractual basis, initially for a period of six months, to be extended by another 12 months. CISED will make all efforts to retain high calibre researchers beyond the project duration, subject to availability of suitable assignments.
· CISED's package of emoluments is competitive with other academic institutions in India. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
· We specially encourage women candidates and candidates from other historically disadvantaged groups to apply.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested persons should IMMEDIATELY E-MAIL send their detailed curriculum vitae, along with names and e-mail contact information for two referees to the undersigned. Last date for receipt of applications is 3rd October 2004.

Sharachchandra Lele
Senior Fellow, CISED
ISEC Campus, Nagarabhavi
Bangalore 560 072, INDIA
Tel: +91 (80) 2321-7013, Fax: 2321-7008
E-mail: slele@isec.ac.in

The Indian Society for Ecological Economics (INSEE)
The Fourth Biennial Conference
3-4, June 2005

In collaboration with The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai

The Fourth Biennial Conference of the Indian Society for Ecological Economics (INSEE) will be held in Mumbai, at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, during 3-4 June 2005. The main theme of the Conference will be "Ecology and Human Well Being" There will be Plenary Sessions, Concurrent Technical Sessions and Panel Discussions on topics around the main theme. Papers are invited on sub-themes as indicated below:

1. Ecological and Social Resilience.

2. Ecosystem Services and Quality of Life.

3. Policy Reforms for Sustainable Development: Governance and Institutions.

4. Valuation for Ecosystem Changes.

5. Communities and Collective Action.

Papers should highlight issues and problems in India and other developing countries. Full and final paper of not more than 12000 words and proposals for poster presentation should reach, latest by 1st February, 2005, Shri Sushil Kumar Sen, Office Manager, INSEE, Institute of Economic Growth, University of Delhi Enclave, (North Campus), Delhi-110007 Fax: 011-27667410
email: insee@ieg.ernet.in

Authors of selected will be informed by 15th March 2005. A limited amount of travel grant is available to support some of the participants whose papers would be accepted.

Dr. Pushpam Kumar
Secretary, INSEE

Third Biennial Conference of the United States Society for Ecological Economics, July 20-23, 2005, Tacoma Convention Center, Washington State

Deadline for submission of abstracts is 1st Nov, 2004.

SEND IN YOUR ABSTRACTS!

Mark down the dates, send in your abstracts, and sketch out a holiday at stunning Mount Rainier, the Puget Sound, Seattle, Olympic National Park or the nearby British Columbia! The United States Society for Ecological Economics' (USSEE) Third Biennial Conference will be held July 20-23, 2005 at the new Tacoma Convention Center which has breath-taking views of Mt. Rainier and the historic Commencement Bay in Puget Sound. Being close to the scenic Cascade Range, the Olympic Peninsula, and Mount Saint Helens, the Tacoma area offers a wealth of recreational opportunities whether you are interested in hiking, kayaking, wine-tasting, restaurant or museum-hopping.

The conference will feature, among other things, on-site workshops focused on applying ecological economics with multi-disciplinary approach in solving local, regional and international ecological and social problems faced by NGOs, government staff, and business leaders. It will cover a range of topics such as sustainable fisheries management, toxics reduction strategies, watershed management, macroeconomics, trade and finance, environmental justice, ecological services valuation. There will also be field trips to sites where ecological economics work is underway, such as in the Carbon River Valley in Mount Rainier National Park.

Please send your information for advance registration or your abstracts for presentations by e-mail to Conference Coordinator Isabel de la Torre at isatorre@seanet.com. Abstracts are due by November 1, 2004, and will be selected for conference presentation based on originality and relevance to Ecological Economics. Please limit the text to 300 words along with the following ordered information within the body of an e-mail:

1. Title
2. Author(s)
3. Affiliation(s)
4. Abstract
5. Four key words
6. Indication of paper or poster session
7. Audio-visual requirements
8. Presenting author contact information

If e-mail is not available, please direct abstracts by fax to 253-539-5054, or mail to Isabel de la Torre, 14420 Duryea Lane, Tacoma, WA 98444, USA. General conference information and periodic updates can be found at the USSEE's web page at: http://www.ussee.org/conference.

Please do not send the abstract to SANDEE.

SANDEE Secretariat
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Ms. Anuradha Kafle
Information and Research Assistant
SANDEE, IUCN Nepal
P.O.Box:8975, E.P.C -1056
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel : 977-1-5528761/781, 5526391, 5527781
Fax : 977-1-5536786
Email:anuradhak@sandeeonline.org

Website: www.sandeeonline.org

Frontiers in Resource Management
7th AARES Symposium, 6 and 7 October 2004
the Hilton in the Viaduct Basin, Auckland, New Zealand

Go to: http://www.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/Econ/ and then click on "AARES Symposium" on the left side of the page.

Or to go directly there:
http://wms-soros.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/NR/exeres/4C7D52F4-9255-4C8F-B515-AB2B59BFDEC5.htm

FRONTIERS IN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
This 7th AARES symposium involves leading economists presenting aspects of their research which show how significant economic analysis can enhance the development and implementation of robust environmental and natural resource policies. As New Zealand and Australia wrestle with the challenge of enhancing environmental and resource management laws it is critical that environmental and natural resource economists and analysts are able to use and interpret economic frameworks, tools, and results in the development, implementation and evaluation of policy. This symposium will be valuable for analysts, consultants, local government and government employees,
academics and students. Following the speakers there will be two panel discussions, one with our local speakers and one with our international speakers, so come with your questions ready to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

SPEAKERS AND THEIR CORRESPONDING TOPICS WILL BE:
Gary Libecap, University of Arizona, USA
"Contracting for Property Rights"
John Loomis, Colorado State University, USA
"Public Resource Management: A Necessary but Not Sufficient
Condition for Economic
Efficiency in the Presence of Public Goods"
Quentin Grafton, Australian National University, Australia
"Efficiency in Fishery Management and Governance"
Suzi Kerr, Motu, New Zealand
"Econometric Analysis of Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) Data"
Brian Bell, Nimmo-Bell & Company Ltd, New Zealand
"Economic Analysis for the Protection of Lakes In An Arena of Contested Values
and Property Rights"

REGISTRATION AND POSTER ABSTRACTS BEING ACCEPTED NOW.

POSTERS AND PRIZES

We will be offering prizes for:
1. Best Poster Paper
2. Best Student Poster

CALL FOR POSTER PAPERS
The theme for the 7th annual AARES Symposium is Frontiers in Resource Management. Symposium attendees are invited to submit poster papers presenting research in any aspect of environmental and natural resource economics including innovative or novel, actual or proposed applications of enhanced environmental and resource management policies and practices. All poster abstracts related to environmental issues, natural resource issues, and ecological issues will be considered. Prizes will be given to those best at communicating significant research results. Deadline for submission of an abstract no greater than 350 words describing posters is close of business 20 September 2004.

Please send registration, poster abstracts and inquiries to:
Pamela Kaval
pkaval@mngt.waikato.ac.nz
Department of Economics, University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105
Hamilton, New Zealand
Phone: 64-7-838-4045, Fax 64-7-838-4331

CREE 2004
14th Annual Meetings of the Canadian Resource and Environmental Economics Study Group, Calgary, Alberta
October 1st to October 3rd, 2004

Deadline for submission of abstracts or papers is 15th May, 2004.

The 2004 meetings of the Canadian Resource and Environmental Economics Study Group will be held at the University of Calgary, Alberta on October 1-3. The organizing committee invites the submission of abstracts or papers on all topics of relevance to environmental and resource economics and management.
In addition, we hope to organize a special panel session on one of three possible topics:
1) international trade and the environment;
2) water allocation: efficiency and institutions; and
3) tax shifting and the double dividend.

Researchers with papers in these areas are especially encouraged to submit. To be considered, an abstract or paper must be received no later than May 15th 2004.

The abstract or title page must include the following information:
1) Presenter's name, affiliation, e mail address and phone number
2) Name(s) of co author(s).

The abstract or paper must be submitted electronically in PDF file format, and should be sent as an attachment to an e-mail message, to cree04@ucalgary.ca Please give your pdf file a name corresponding to the presenter's last name (e.g. smith.pdf). For those sending multiple submissions, please add numbers after the author's name (e.g.: smith1.pdf; smith2.pdf) to differentiate your files.
The 2004 meetings will be held concurrently with the Canadian Experimental and Behavioral Economics Workshop. For more information about CREE 2004, please visit the conference web site at http://www.tri.ucalgary.ca/cree.

Program Committee Members:
John Boyce, Chris Bruce,
Dan Gordon, and Elizabeth Wilman
CREE 2004
Calgary, Alberta
October 1-3, 2004
e-mail: cree04@ucalgary.ca
web site: http://www.tri.ucalgary.ca/cree
Please, visit http://www.tri.ucalgary.ca/cree for more information; do not send the abstract or papers to SANDEE.
Best Wishes,
SANDEE Secretariat
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Ms. Anuradha Kafle
Information and Research Assistant
SANDEE
P.O.Box:8975, E.P.C -1056
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel : 977-1-5528761/781, 5526391, 5527781
Fax : 977-1-5536786
Email:anuradhak@sandeeonline.org
Website: www.sandeeonline.org

EAERE-FEEM-VIU
European Summer School in Resource and Environmental Economics

"Dynamic Models in Economics and the Environment"
Venice, July 1st - 7th, 2004
Deadline for application: March 15th, 2004

The European Association of Environmental and Resources Economists(EAERE), the Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) and the Venice International University (VIU) have announced for their annual European Summer School in Resource and Environmental Economics for postgraduate students. Interested canditates can apply for the course by 15th March 2004.

The European Association of Environmental and Resources Economists (EAERE), the Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) and the Venice International University (VIU) are pleased to announce their annual European Summer School in Resource and Environmental Economics for postgraduate students.

The School will take place from the 30th of June to the 7th of July, 2004 at the VIU campus on the Island of San Servolo, in Venice, located just in front of Piazza San Marco. The theme of this year's Summer School is Dynamic Models in Economics and the Environment. Manyareas in environmental economics are dynamic in nature and require dynamic modelling in their analyses. Examples are growth and environment, resource economics, stock pollution and intertemporal welfare. The lecturers of this year's School are experts in these fields. They will present state-of-the-art lectures on recent developments and can give feedback to new research.

LECTURERS

Prof. Aart de Zeeuw,School Coordinator,Department of Economics and Center Tilburg University, The Netherlands

Prof. Sir Partha Dasgupta, Faculty of Economics and Politics, University of Cambridge, UK

Prof. Larry S. Karp, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California, Berkeley, USA

Prof. Sjak Smulders, Department of Economics and Center, Tilburg University, The Netherlands

Prof. Anastasios Xepapadeas, President-Elect, EAERE, Department of Economics, University of Crete, Greece

ADMISSION AND APPLICATION
The Summer School is targeted at PhD students. Admission to the School is open to both European and non European citizens. Current EAERE members only
can apply. It is conditional on admission, that each student must give a presentation on their doctoral work, therefore applicants normally need to be advanced in their PhD to have produced at least one substantive chapter, but not to have completely finished their theses. Given the highly interactive activities planned at the Summer School, the number of participants is limited to 20.

FUNDING AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Thanks to the generous financial support from EAERE, scholarships covering the cost of the Summer School are available for selected successful students. Scholarships will be awarded to successful applicants who conform to the criteria combining merit and financial need.

FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information on application and funding please access the Summer School Website or contact the Summer School Secretariat.

SUMMER SCHOOL SECRETARIAT
Ms. Angela Marigo
Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei
tel. +39 041 2711468
fax +39 041 2711461
angela.marigo@feem.it
http://www.feem.it/ess04

Please do not send your application to SANDEE.

Best Wishes,
SANDEE Secretariat
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Ms. Anuradha Kafle
Information and Research Assistant
SANDEE
P.O.Box:8975, E.P.C -1056
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel : 977-1-5528761/781, 5526391, 5527781
Fax : 977-1-5536786
Email:anuradhak@sandeeonline.org
Website: www.sandeeonline.org

Call for proposals for Sustainable Resources 2004
to be held in Boulder, CO from September 27 - October 5, 2004; pre-conference seminars (September 27-29), Conference (September 29 - October 2); post-conference seminars (October 3-5).

Seeking proposals for presentations, workshops, and pre- and post-conference seminars in the following areas: Education; Economics and Business; Learning from Native Cultures; Learning from Nature; Food and Agriculture; Infrastructure and Shelter; Ecotourism; Information Technology; Water; Energy; Health; and Peace, Security and Reconstruction. Proposals are due no later than January 31, 2004.

For more information contact:
Bernard Amadei, PhD
Professor of Civil Engineering
University of Colorado, 428 UCB
Boulder CO 80309-0428
Tel: 303-492-7734
Fax: 303-492-7317

Engineers Without Borders - USA
www.ewb-usa.org

Engineers Without Borders - International
www.ewb-international.org

Targeted Fields
Social Sciences. School of Engineering. School of Law. School of Public Health. School of Public Policy and Social Research. Fields related to natural resource economics.

Open To Postdoctoral Scholars.

Citizenship
No citizenship requirements.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must have received PhD within the last 5 years or about to receive a PhD.

Stipend
Stipend of $41,940 per year plus travel expenses and $2,000 for research-related expenses.

Deadline
1/12/2004

Program Description
A limited number of postdoctoral fellowships are awarded for historical or institutional research in natural resource economics at UC Berkeley. Renewable for a second year.

For More Information
Office of Vice Chancellor for Research,
c/o Kristen Jensen
119 California Hall #1500
University of California, Berkeley, CA
94720-1500
(510) 643-4797
mailto:kjensen@uclink.berkeley.edu / kjensen@uclink.berkeley.edu
http://research.chance.berkeley.edu/ciriacy/>research.chance.berkeley.edu/ciriacy/

Oct. 25, 2003

1. International Conference on Water Security for Future Generations
Jilin Province, China from 26-31 July 2004.
Regarding themes visit this web site: www.neigae.ac.cn

2. International Water Demand Management Conference,
May30-June3, 2004, Amman, Jordan.
Visit website: www.wdm2004.org

3.Good Water Governance for People and Nature: What Roles for Law, Institutions, Science, and Finance?
29 August-1st Sept 2004, APEX City Quay Hotel, Dundee, Scotland. www.awra.org

Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand has been awarded research funding by the Foundation for Research Science and Technology to research and model the value of ecosystem services in New Zealand. This research will analyse and model the value to New Zealand of ecosystem services for the arable, pastoral and horticultural sectors. We are seeking expressions of interest in a Post Doctoral Fellowship at Lincoln University, to work on this research project.

The position will be for 2 years commencing 1 October 2003,(with the possibility of renewal for a further 1.5 years. Salary will be in the range NZ$50,00 -$55,000.

Environmental or resource economists who are interested in this research and who wish to obtain further information about the position can contact Dr Ross Cullen, Tel (64) (3) 325 3807, or email cullenr@lincoln.ac.nz

Dr Ross Cullen,
Commerce Division, PO Box 84, Lincoln University, NZ
Ph 64 3 325 3807, Fax 64 3 325 3847
cullenr@lincoln.ac.nz
http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/comm/profiles/cullenr.htm

is organising a

Teaching Workshop on
Accounting for Urban Environment

January 5th - 16th, 2004
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Deadline: October 1st, 2003

http://www.ictp.trieste.it/~eee/events.htm

The Ecological and Environmental Economics Programme, a joint programme of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), the Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) and the Beijer International Institute of Ecological Economics, in collaboration with the Resource Accounting Network for Eastern and Southern Africa (RANESA), is organising a teaching workshop on Accounting for Urban Environment. The teaching workshop will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from the 5th to the 16th of January, 2004.

Workshop background and structure
In the last few decades environmental problems in urban areas within poor countries pose an even more serious threat to human well being and health.
The teaching workshop will focus on urban environmental problems. A particular emphasis will be given to water and air pollution - health effects, valuation issues, policy design. However, the workshop will also deal with other issues, such as solid waste.

The teaching workshop will be comprised of two sections:
- a teaching school, in which invited experts will illustrate the different aspects of urban environmental problems;
- a workshop, in which participants’ studies and study designs will be presented and discussed with the objective to investigate and improve the presented studies.
In order to participate actively in the second part of the teaching workshop, applicants must have chosen a research topic within the general field of urban environment and constructed a corresponding preliminary research plan. The more detailed description of the research topic and the corresponding research plan are, the higher the benefit gained from the discussions with their peers and with the resource persons taking part in the teaching workshop. Furthermore, the selection of participants will, to a large extent, be based on the research plan presented.

Application for participation
The teaching workshop is targeted to holders of post-graduate degrees in eEconomics and in fields of direct relevance, with a good background in Environmental EconomicsPhD’s holders. Qualified candidates Scientists and studentsfrom all countries that are members of the UN, UNESCO or IAEA in Eastern and Southern Africa can apply. Applications from Africa, South Asia and Latin America are highly encouraged. Only applicants under the age of 40 are eligible. As this activity will be conducted in English, participants should have an adequate working knowledge of this language.
As a rule, travel and subsistence expenses of the participants should be borne by the home institutions. However, limited funds are available for some scientists from developing countries, to be selected by the Organisers. As scarcity of funds allows travel to be granted only in a few exceptional cases, every effort should be made by candidates to secure support for their fare (or at least half the fare) from their home country. The costs associated with the participation of selected applicants can be covered by the EEE Programme. It should be stressed that participants whose expenses are covered by the EEE Programme are required to attend the entire teaching workshop. For logistical reasons, the total number of participants is limited. There is no registration fee for this activity.

Applicants are requested to fill in the Application Form available at http://www.ictp.trieste.it/~eee/ev