Issue-in-Focus
"Issue-in-Focus" recommends web sites with some of the most current information on five thematic areas: Regional Security; Economics and Trade Policy; Democracy and Human Rights; U.S. Society and Culture; Global Issues and the Environment. [Available in English only.]
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The United States and Apec: Partnering for Prosperity - November 12, 2009
The 20th anniversary meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Singapore in November represents the beginning of a two-year period in which the United States will seek to enhance economic and trade relations with the Asia-Pacific region. In November, President Obama will make his first trip to Asia since taking office and will attend his first APEC leaders meeting. While at the APEC forum, Obama will hold his first meeting with the leaders of the 10 Southeast Asian nations that comprise the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Roots of Innovation - November 12, 2009
Economic expansion depends more and more on innovation — not simply producing more goods and services, but producing ever newer goods and services. This issue of eJournal USA seeks to show that innovation needs the right conditions to emerge.
Series of Video Webchats with Leading American Librarians - August 23 - 25, 2009
The U.S. Embassy's Information Resource Center is pleased to announce a special series of video webchats August 23-25 with leading American librarians.
MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Citizen Journalism - June 12, 2009
"Citizen Journalism is shorthand for a collection of methods for producing content by harnessing the power of a site’s community of readers, and making it a key element of the site’s editorial output. These engaged readers can, among other things, recommend stories, produce raw data for original reported stories, write original stories themselves, record exclusive in-the-field video, search through large amounts of data or documents for hidden gems and trends, and much more. By tapping this resource, online news sites can extend their reach and help redefine newsgathering in the digital age."
2009 Report on International Religious Freedom - October 29, 2009
The International Religious Freedom report is submitted to Congress annually by the Department of State in compliance with Section 102(b) of the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998. This report supplements the most recent Human Rights Reports by providing additional detailed information with respect to matters involving international religious freedom. It includes individual country chapters on the status of religious freedom worldwide.
The United Nations Day 2009 - October 24, 2009
The anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter on October 24, 1945 has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. The occasion has traditionally been marked throughout the world by meetings, discussions, and exhibits on the achievements and goals of the UN.