Friends of African Village Libraries (I post regularly here)- Daytime session at Sherigu Community Library
- La deuxième journée des activités de café littéraire à la bibliothèque de Boni
- Échanges avec la nouvelle gérante de la bibliothèque de Koho
- Reprise des activités de la bibliothèque mobile Pénélope
- Sortie de la Bibliothèque Mobile Pénélope à l’école Sainte Thérèse
- Bonne nouvelle pour les amoureux de la lecture à Niankorodougou
- Bibliothèque communautaire de Zimtenga ! Les livres attendent patiemment le retour des communautés
- Bilan des activités du mois d’août de la bibliothèque de Bougounam
- Bilan des premières journées du café littéraire
- Nyariga community library, daytime activities
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The economic policy pessimists are having a field day with Japan
As you may have guessed, this is not some special problem that only Japan has. The whole world is in the middle of that same demographic transition, in more or less dramatic forms. Productivity in the richest countries is growing … Continue reading
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A dangerous distraction… don’t learn now, forever suffer consequences!
Here’s another study that reflects poorly on mobile devices — cell phones this time — in the classroom. Duncan, Hoekstra, and Wilcox 2012 investigated cell phone use by students in five introductory science courses through in-class observations, student surveys, and … Continue reading
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Japan’s goes into recession
The preliminary economic report, issued by the Cabinet Office, showed that gross domestic product fell at an annualized pace of 1.6 percent in the quarter through September.That added to the previous quarter’s much larger decline, which the government now puts … Continue reading
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Zida appeals to international community: #Burkina case is different!
I tend to agree. This is not the time for automatic application of rules about sanctions without nuance. Quant à la communauté internationale, tout en saluant une fois de plus sa contribution, nous l’exhortons à continuer de nous accompagner pour … Continue reading
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Who wrote Zida’s speech?
Who wrote Zida’s speech? I’m going for Valère Somé… or someone very familiar with Sankara’s speeches… just some signs .. either Zida is extraordinarily well-read, or he called back some of the old guard to beef up his speech… or … Continue reading
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Excellent The Economist survey on trade in the Pacific and the TPP
Michael Froman, America’s trade representative, says the TPP is about ensuring high labour standards, exposing state-owned enterprises to level competition with private enterprises and including digital activity “to ensure a free and open internet”. When he held informal talks with … Continue reading
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Chronogramme de la transition… #Burkina
16 novembre Désignation du président de la transition au plus tard à minuit 17 novembre Validation au Conseil constitutionnel du président de la transition (10h) Processus de désignation des représentants des différentes composantes pour la composition du Conseil national de … Continue reading
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enjailler, verbe
J. Stéphane Nikièma @JeanNikiema 8m8 minutes ago Ah oui je suis enjaillé de ton discours, Lt Col Yacouba Isaac Zida tu es un dur! #lwili enjailler, verbe Sens- Verbe utilisé par les jeunes, “enjailler” viendrait de l’anglais “enjoy” (apprécier) ou … Continue reading
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New York Times worries that falls in commodity prices herald big slowdown in GDP growth
The drop in prices, however, has been good for the United States, which is growing faster than other industrialized economies. Lower oil prices in particular will provide a much needed stimulus to consumers, particularly lower-income Americans who spend a larger … Continue reading
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San Fermin – Summer kind of sickness… wonderfully quirky, lovely song
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Trade talks with Asia high on President Obama’s agenda
Talks with China over expanding the 1997 treaty on information technology broke down last year over the scope of the products covered by the agreement. But after intensive negotiations leading up to Mr. Obama’s visit, Mr. Froman said, the Americans … Continue reading
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Critique of Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact
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Suntech bankruptcy… a lesson for would-be government subsidizers
Suntech Power, a Chinese manufacturer that became the world’s largest producer of solar panels by 2011 only to be battered by plummeting prices, announced on Wednesday evening that its main operating subsidiary had been pushed into bankruptcy by eight Chinese … Continue reading
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Bear Stearns bailout context from Fed transcripts
Transcripts released by the Federal Reserve on Friday [Feb 22 2014] indicated that the central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee didn’t discuss a direct bailout of Bear Stearns just days before it provided the struggling investment bank with a $12.9 … Continue reading
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A nice substantive polemic by Koudraogo Ouédraogo on one of the transition documents in Burkina Faso….well worth reading
Il est dommage qu’il n’y ait pas eu de fuite de ce document avant son adoption pour mettre au burkinabè de réagir dessus, afin de guider les débats ! C’est ce qui se fait dans certaine démocraties avancées, afin de … Continue reading
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Trans Pacific Partnership agreement back in the news
The segment also included a report from Al Jazeera’s Melissa Chan, who noted that although the trade agreement known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership TPP is not officially on the President’s agenda, it’s likely to be a major talking point throughout … Continue reading
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Facile interpretations of events in Burkina Faso
Going around a lot is that everybody respects constitutions now, in Africa. The first lesson and positive element brought to light by the changes in Burkina Faso is the general recognition and respect including by presidents of the constitution. via … Continue reading
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What is going on in Burkina Faso after the popular uprising?
Three groups (army, opposition, and ex-majority CDP) are preparing documents for the transition to a return to democracy and constitutionalism. They are very focused on the nature of the personality of the presidency. Surprisingly bad choice for opposition which agrees … Continue reading
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Solid suggestion from Raogo Antoine Sawadogo of Labo Cito in Burkina Faso
D’autre part, nous suggérons des élections locales anticipées couplées aux élections législatives. Ces élections interviendront naturellement après l’élection présidentielle. Une telle option permettra de redonner une nouvelle légitimité à la fois à l’Assemblée nationale et aux conseils de collectivités. Le … Continue reading
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Le SYNADEC: Des belles mots, mais aucune proposition concrète
Je pense que l’heure de chanter les louanges du mouvement 30 octobre est deja passe, et il faut proposer plus que rebaptiser une avenue comme Boulevard des Martyrs du 30 octobre. Pendant près d’un quart de siècle, on n’a organisé … Continue reading
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