College of Information and Computer Science, Long Island University
Published by April 27th, 2008
in Google, mapping and United Nations.
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Internet search giant Google Inc. unveiled a new feature for its popular mapping programs recently that shines a spotlight on the movement of refugees around the world. The office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, which is working with Google on the project, said the maps would aid humanitarian operations as well as help the public understand more about the millions who have fled their homes because of violence or hardship.
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Published by December 29th, 2007
in United Nations.
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The World Bank Group’s Year in Review 2007 is available on its web site. The review covers the work of the Bank in 2007 in areas such as development assistance, climate change, agriculture, finance, governance, health, gender and education.
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Published by October 27th, 2007
in libraries, digital, Library of Congress and United Nations.
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The Library of Congress and UNESCO will cooperate to develop a digital library of works from around the world, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization recently said. “The World Digital Library initiative will digitize unique and rare materials from libraries and other cultural institutions around the world and make them available free of charge on the Internet,” Paris-based UNESCO said in a statement.
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