Joomla! site syndication http://www.tomorrowpeople.org Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:16:17 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.tomorrowpeople.org/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.tomorrowpeople.org Joomla! site syndication http://www.tomorrowpeople.org/tomorrow-people/business-focus-asean-5-20-september-2010-thailand-mal.html (two-week integrated “employability booster” seminar) Contrasting and comparing Thailand and Malaysia 05 – 20 SEP 2009 Asia is the most dynamic and fastest growing region in the world. It also hosts some of the world's most distinctive cultures and business systems. Students of international business need a detailed understanding of these societies and businesses, both for the opportunities offered and to appreciate the competitive potential from Asian firms. This program is designed to develop a basic understanding of the variety of business systems in Asia and the opportunities and pitfalls from operating a business in one or more of these societies. The business environment of Asia includes the history, culture, and political systems of these societies and how this affects the operations of firms. Understanding the business environment of a nation is essential to business success. This is because there are quite different forms of capitalism around the world; indeed, there are very different forms of capitalism across Asia as well as the socialist-planned economies of several types. Read More... (http://www.tomorrowpeople.org/business-focus-asean-eu.html) News - tomorrow-people Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:48:35 +0100 http://www.tomorrowpeople.org/latest/poverty-and-social-protection-conference-2009-11-13-march-2009-bangkok-tha.html If the misery of the poor be caused not by the laws of nature, but by our institutions, great is our sin. Charles Darwin The topic of this Conference is inspired by unequal distribution of resources that causes poverty and vulnerability of people. Poor people are especially vulnerable, they have few buffers or resources to cope with hazards or shocks. Yet they are significantly more likely to be affected by ill-health, unemployment, trade shocks, climate change, famine or conflict. Sustainable poverty reduction can only be achieved and managed effectively if vulnerability is better understood. This Conference aims to identify and develop responses to vulnerability that gives greater agency and voice to the vulnerable and the poor, and engages policymakers and practitioners. Read more... News - tomorrow-people Sat, 18 Aug 2007 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.tomorrowpeople.org/tomorrow-people/womens-leadership-and-empowerment-conference-2009-19-21-november-2009-bangkok-tha.html “If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.” Margaret Thatcher This year, Women's Leadership Conference will examine leadership from a gendered perspective and in a cross-cultural context. This Conference will pose and attempt to answer questions regarding the role and status of women in contemporary societies such as: What are women’s condition and prospects for leadership in different parts of the world? Is there gender equality in corporate and public sectors, academia, and sports? How can we combat trafficking in women? What can be done to promote women’s health? What are the secrets of successful women? Where are we on the Millennium Development path as regards the goal of promoting gender equality and empowering women? What can we do to move ahead? By taking part in the Women's Leadership Conference 2008, you will have a chance to learn about and critically examine these and many more important questions related to leadership and empowerment of women. Read more... News - tomorrow-people Thu, 20 Sep 2007 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.tomorrowpeople.org/latest/welcome-to-tomorrow-people-organization.html Welcome to Tomorrow People Organization dedicated to promoting leadership values, education and social responsibility. Our activities include: Academic Conferences, Study Abroad Programs and Volunteering Programs in 4 different continents. News - tomorrow-people Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:54:06 +0100 http://www.tomorrowpeople.org/tomorrow-people/education-and-development-conference-2010-5th-7th-march-2010-bangkok-tha.html After bread, education. G. J. Danton Join us for our Fifth Annual Education and Development Conference 2010! This is an innovative and exciting opportunity for individuals interested in education and development. This conference will provide unlimited resources and opportunities to interact with prominent scholars in the field and greatly expand on your existing global network. The 2010 Conference will address the following: The importance of education and its strong correlation with economical, political and democratic development, educational systems around the world, and the role of education in achieving MDGs. And much, much more! Read More... (education-and-development-conference-2010.html) News - tomorrow-people Mon, 07 May 2007 16:14:52 +0100