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This document outlines a roadmap for improving food security in the Arab world through policy and research. It discusses how food insecurity contributed to the Arab Awakening and that the issue is likely more severe than official data suggests. The document recommends a collaborative regional approach, improving data transparency, understanding policy processes, and supporting country-led development through partnerships between governments, organizations, and researchers. Smart strategic partnerships across all levels are especially needed to conceptualize and implement effective policies and initiatives.
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HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAU
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DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
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- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
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- 1. Food Secure Arab World A Roadmap for Policy & Research Shenggen Fan IFPRI Director General IFPRI-UNESCWA Conference: Food Secure Arab World—A Roadmap for Policy & Research United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia; Beirut, 6-7 February 2012
- 2. Why Now? • The 2008 food crisis put food security very high on the agenda of Arab governments • Food insecurity contributed to the Arab Awakening • Food insecurity and poverty are likely higher than suggested by official data • New window of opportunity for change
- 3. What We Already Know • The region’s food insecurity, malnutrition and poverty are high • The region will face even more challenges in the future • Region’s food security is closely linked with global market • High unemployment, especially among the youth • Agriculture, particularly smallholder agriculture, still has a large role to play in reducing hunger, malnutrition and poverty • Food sovereignty” or “self-sufficiency” is NOT a solution • Poor governance, weak institutions and capacity
- 4. What Is New • Food-water-energy nexus with focus on renewable energy • Focus on macro- and household-level food security • Rise of the triple nutrition burden (malnutrition, obesity, micronutrient deficiency) • Expected strong impacts of climate change, especially on the poor (farm and non-farm) • Income from off-farm employment has become more important, even in rural areas and for the poor • Fish production has a great potential and will have to come from aquaculture • Lack of timely and reliable data on poverty, hunger, malnutrition, government spending, etc.
- 5. The Way Forward • Reposition agriculture for broad development outcomes: food security, conflict resilience, employment, nutrition, health, land/water saving and low carbon – cross-sectoral impact • A collaborative regional approach (trade and establishment of regional storage facilities, etc.) • Improve data transparency and information • Understand implementation and policy making process • Support country/region led development process
- 6. Support Country-led Development Process Ministries Local think • Timely, policy relevant tanks, NARS research results • Capacity building • Improved access to • Collaboration information and data Country Strategy • Sharing lessons across • Policy dialogue countries Support Program Universities Civil society • Collaboration • Farmers • Sharing lessons across • Local Businesses countries • NGOs
- 8. Especially Needed: Smart Strategic Partnerships • Smart strategic partnerships are needed all the way from conceptualization to impact • Strengthened cooperation between International and regional organizations (UN ESCWA, Arab League, etc.) • Inclusive partnerships (government, CSO, NGO, etc.) • National partnership especially crucial for most food insecure countries (Yemen, Sudan, Egypt, Morocco, etc.) • Towards an Arab Food Security Partnership Network • This conference has been a great opportunity to enhance existing partnerships and develop new ones
Editor's Notes
- CSSPs are demand driven and are integrated with all segments of society with a goal of doing policy oriented research and capacity building. They are also supported by researchers in DC both within DSG and by other divisions.