To cope with challenges emanating from the financial crisis, climate change, food shortages and conflicts, developing countries need - now more than ever - to build capable institutions that will help them protect their citizens and sustain economic growth. The need to transform government institutions by investing in people's capabilities and in providing innovative solutions and incentives that enable the delivery of effective services was a central message at the first day of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) global conference Capacity is Development, which was held in Marrakech, Morocco, between 17 and 19 March 2010... Read more...
The recent complaint about the interpreter by Mrs Hilary Clinton on her African tour highlights the dangers of not using well known, independent and experienced professional interpreters. Like other professionals, they should be contacted directly. Would you go to an employment agency to find a good doctor, lawyer or accountant or do you try to find a professional with a good reputation? Do you want the best specialist or are you just looking for the lowest fee to save a few hundred rand when you are spending so much money on less essential aspects of your conference? Do you check credentials? Most of the problems in the field of conference interpreting are due to the fact that professional and other conference organisers do not understand what interpreters do and how they work, the importance of using trained and/or experienced interpreters and sound providers and, most importantly - where and how to find these interpreters and the sound providers recommended by these interpreters... Read more...
In their remarks at a forum celebrating the China Translation and Publishing Corporation's (CTPC) 35th anniversary, China's top translators called on the government to increase its oversight of the translation industry. Among those who spoke of the need for increased government regulation was CTPC Deputy Manager Jia Yanli, who noted that the standards for entering the translation industry were too low... Read more...
The Institute of Public Administration (IPA) intends to celebrate its 50th anniversary (1380- 1430 H) during the period November 1-4, 2009 under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz. Based on the IPA's objectives and role in improving the Kingdom's administrative development, the activities of this event will include holding an international conference entitled, "The International Conference for Administrative Development: Towards Excellence in Public Sector Performance... Read more...
ASSADPAM Call for Papers has been extended to 20 July 2009 Other important dates: Notification of acceptance: 13 July 2009 extended to 27 July 2009 Submission of final papers: 24 August 2009 For more information please contact us at assadpam@sun.ac.za or visit http://www.sopmp.sun.ac.za/assadpam/index... Read more...
Saturday the 18th of July is Mandela Day. The intention is that people all over the world will use the day to do something good to help others! We encourage African MDIs to celebrate the life of an icon who has sacrificed much in service of mankind – a true public servant whose service ethos can inspire us all... Read more...
AMDIN launches the first issue of AMDIN CONNECT, its monthly newsletter. AMDIN CONNECT - May 2009 Read more...
AMDIN serves as a regional online center of UNPAN - United Nations Public Administration Network
