Social policy: Links on issues, research, organisations, etc.

These are bookmarks on social policy issues. They include conceptual materials, data sources, research tools, policy documents, debates and discussion.

1. 500 Internal Server Error
   Bookmarked on 26.10.2009:

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2. Introduction to Social Policy
   Bookmarked on 20.02.2008:

   Detailed introduction to social policy in chapters. Includes many references & links

3. NCERT Position paper on Early Childhood Education
   Bookmarked on 16.06.2007:

4. National displacement policy – Comments by ACHR
   Bookmarked on 19.04.2007:

   Provides a critique of the draft national displacement policy by Government of India

5. Institute for Women's Policy Research
   Bookmarked on 18.04.2007:

   "conducts rigorous research and disseminates its findings to address the needs of women, promote public dialogue, and strengthen families, communities, and societies."

6. Oxfam International – Policy & analysis
   Bookmarked on 13.03.2007:

   Extensive lists of policy notes, reports, etc. by Oxfam.

7. What Governments and Donors must do to improve South Asia's Essential Services
   Bookmarked on 13.03.2007:

   A report by Oxfam International with a review of essential services in South Asia.

8. Indian experience on household food and nutrition security
   Bookmarked on 22.02.2007:

9. Standing Committee on Nutrition SCN
   Bookmarked on 22.02.2007:

   Links extensively to nutrition related issues across the world.

10. Social Security Online History Pages
    Bookmarked on 13.09.2006:

    "In this extensive collection of history-related materials, we present both the institutional history of the Social Security Administration and the history of the Social Security program."

11. Draft National Tribal Policy
    Bookmarked on 03.09.2006:

12. Social Policy series
    Bookmarked on 03.09.2006:

    Papers on social policy issues of various countries by UNESCAP

13. National Population Policy of India
    Bookmarked on 03.09.2006:

    Provides an overview of policies, laws, regulations – their objectives and other information relating to population policy in India.

14. Population policy by Pravin Visaria
    Bookmarked on 03.09.2006:

    A good article reviewing popolation policies in India since Independence. Critically reviews effects of various population policies followed in different states. The article has extensive and useful footnotes. Also discusses many themes discussed in re

15. Laws, Regulations and Policies database
    Bookmarked on 03.09.2006:

    Database by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific UNESCAP

16. Couples should be fined for a third child
    Bookmarked on 03.09.2006:

    View of a Minister in the Orissa government argueing in favour of penalising parents having a third child.

17. Should couples be fined for a third child?
    Bookmarked on 03.09.2006:

    An article on the proposed measure in Orissa to penalise couples having a third child.

18. Approach Paper to the eleventh five-year plan
    Bookmarked on 29.08.2006:

19. Planning Commission, Government of India
    Bookmarked on 29.08.2006:

    Planning commission is responsible for five year plans in India. The plans are important beacuse they form a significant proportion of government expenditure. Since 'plan expenditure' involves creation of new facilities, it also has an important impact

20. Redressing Disadvantages
    Bookmarked on 23.08.2006:

    a symposium on reservations

21. Ambedkar on preferential treatment
    Bookmarked on 23.08.2006:

22. Global Education Reform Home Page
    Bookmarked on 20.08.2006:

    educational reforms, world bank site with WB style reforms.

23. The Maternal–Newborn–Child Health Coninuum of Care
    Bookmarked on 23.07.2006:

24. IBGE – Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
    Bookmarked on 22.06.2006:

    A good site for economic statistics and other information on Brazil. They're a lead partner in Brazil's official survey on poverty, impact of social programmes, etc.

25. Medico Friend Circle Home Page
    Bookmarked on 09.06.2006:

    A good network of NGOs working on Health issues in India. Has some discussion on health policy and related issues relating to India

26. Sarai
    Bookmarked on 03.06.2006:

    A space for discussion on media and Urban constellations. A reputed and intersting organisation based in CSDS, New Delhi

27. Nangla's Delhi
    Bookmarked on 03.06.2006:

    An interesting blog on life in Nangloi Slum of Delhi, and of life there in. Also have many video clips

28. Review of African Political Economy
    Bookmarked on 12.05.2006:

    "leading left journal on Africa examining: the politics of imperialism; development; agrarian, popular and democratic struggles; class, gender and social justice"

29. Centre for Good Governance
    Bookmarked on 26.04.2006:

    The centre is run by Government of Andhra Pradesh in close collaboration with DFID. Has links to a lot of useful data, and other policy issues that are being discussed in the state.

30. IFPRI – 2020 Vision publications and resources catalogue
    Bookmarked on 22.03.2006:

    These documents present the views of a number of people on food policy to ensure a hunger free world.

31. A Note on Destitution – Barbara Harriss White
    Bookmarked on 04.03.2006:

32. Jan Swasthya Abhiyan – People's Health Movement India
    Bookmarked on 26.01.2006:

    One of the most important networks working on health issues in India.

33. Fome Zero
    Bookmarked on 20.01.2006:

    The official website of the "fome zero" or Zero Hunger programme in Brazil. Has a list of programmes under it, and other useful information

34. Social Class and Poverty
    Bookmarked on 16.01.2006:

    A collection of links on sites dealing with hunger, homelessness, social class and poverty in the United States.