REDUCING INEQUALITY
The most vulnerable nations – the least developed countries, the landlocked developing countries and the small island developing states – continue to make inroads into poverty reduction. However, inequality persists and large disparities remain regarding access to health and education services and other assets. There is growing consensus that economic growth is not surfficient to […]
ENGAGING WOMEN IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
There is a balance and calm that women bring to the table in resolving community issues. Over the years women participation in community issues has been relegated and not encouraged in some cultures and communities. Many women do know get involve in issues because of certain stigma attached to them and because of these many […]
ENGAGING THE YOUTHS AS PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT
Young people between the ages of 10 and 24 are about 1.9 billion; they are the largest generation of youth in history. About 90% of them live in developing nations where they make up a large proportion of the population. Their numbers are expected to grow—between 2015 and 2030 alone, about 1.9 billion young people […]
CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 44/25 of 20 November 1989; entry into force 2 September 1990, in accordance with article 49 Preamble The States Parties to the present Convention, Considering that, in accordance with the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations, recognition of the […]
Child Health
Since 1990, significant improvements have been made in child health. The under-five mortality rate has decreased by 49%, from 90 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1990 to 46 per 1,000 in 2013. However, improvements in child survival and health have not been equally distributed and several countries and communities continue facing unacceptably high levels […]
JOBS AND LIVELIHOOD
With an estimated 600 million productive jobs urgently needed over the next decade to sustain growth and maintain social cohesion, jobs and livelihoods have emerged as a key concern in many countries especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is reflected in their aspirations which call for inclusive and sustainable growth that incorporates productive capacities to create […]
INCLUSIVE GROWTH
People feel a sense of belonging and accomplishment when they are part of a solution to a problem rather than the problem needing solutions and handouts. GOD created human beings with a distinct purpose and skill to contribute to the development of the community. Everyone has something to contribute. Center for Innovative and Pragmatic Development […]
EDUCATING THE GIRL CHILD
Globally, girls are especially disadvantaged–right now, 130 million girls are not in school worldwide, and millions more face barriers to staying in school. Yet we know that when girls are educated, their families are healthier, they have fewer children, they get married later, and they have more opportunities to generate income. Yes, women and girls […]
CHILD WELFARE
Child welfare is a continuum of services designed to ensure that children are safe and that families. have the necessary support to care for their children successfully. CIPDI supports and coordinates services to improve the welfare of a child and prevent child abuse and neglect. We are on the ground during, and after emergencies, working […]
DEMOCRACY IN CONTEXT
DEMOCRACY IN CONTEXT Center for Innovative and Pragmatic Development Initiative CIPDI, recognizes that support for democracy, human rights and governance is vital to the pursuit of freedom and national security. Our strategy highlights the centrality of participation, and accountability to the achievement of human rights, and democratic governance. All these factors must be present in […]