Sree Gururaja commented on "Insights from Outside the Bubble: Good Bye, Baby Blue /Detlef Palm"
5 hours ago
Read your article and am confused about next steps in Unicef programming …I remember we did mid- term review- another time consuming bureaucratic process , so that gets eliminated? What would be the benchmarks for for the 7-8 goals set by the Board for country support- government’s indicators? Will the Situation analysis stay or go? Sree
8 hours ago
thank you Fouad A real good narrative and collection .. was especially pleased that you ended with the stamp on the girl child.. the situation for girls has changed little since 1990. honoured and humbled by your dedication Sree
9 hours ago
quite an adventure! nature at its best. thanks for sharing.
12 hours ago
The CP approach is the best development method (diagnostic & action), the problems have been capacity & political both in UNICEF structures and governments. In few years , they will come back ...history repeats.
12 hours ago
I’ve always thought that a five-year planning cycle is far too short to achieve change-for-the-better, whether it is within the UN system or within a political system such as in the UK. However, when tied to a particular system, it is probably better to manage that system rather than change it because one doesn’t have the management skills to make it work for the objectives. If UNICEF/the UN was unable to manage the Country Programming System effectively, doesn’t that tell us something about the management skills available to UNICEF/the UN ? A change in the system won’t suddenly provide enhanced management skills for whatever system replaces it. This sounds rather like throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
Unknown commented on "Insights from Outside the Bubble: Good Bye, Baby Blue /Detlef Palm"
Yesterday
Not sure which is more disappointing: Detlaf's article or Ivan's comment. The CP and SitAn have been excellent instruments - but only as good as HQ/ROs/CO managers require them to be. Done well, they can be - and have been - robust tools for planning, monitoring, and reporting - making a defined and measurable difference for children. That there has been a shift speaks volumes of UNICEF's shifting capacities at senior management levels.
Yesterday
Sounds like music to my ears! wish this would be true as soon as possible. Enough to fantasize about the country Programme approach. I have never seen a 5-year evaluation of any CP. Just check the annual reports of any country office finalizing its cycle. They will always report on what was done that year, but never what was achieved as per their proposed CP. Country approach is as decadent as a bigot that insists in not realizing at least the benefits of jumping into regional options. Wishing the best to more dynamic and broader approaches
Nov 25, 2021
Long live the vultures! Nice pics, bro.
Editors commented on "Weekly Digest for 13 to 20 November 2021"
Nov 24, 2021
Yes there is, just scroll down the blog and you find the interview with Samantha Mort 'There s no childhood in Afghanistan'. https://xunicefnewsandviews.blogspot.com/2021/11/theres-no-childhood-in-afghanistan-un.html Our blog is compilation of contributions from our members. If you find something missing, why don't you write an article and send it to us for publication?
Unknown commented on "Weekly Digest for 13 to 20 November 2021"
Nov 23, 2021
Any thing about Afghanistan? The whole country is taken hostage. People sold their belongings and then their children to feed other family members. All international agencies are warning and promising. But no real action.
Nov 22, 2021
Here are the links to 75th anniversary special editions: September: https://xuqsep2021.blogspot.com/2021/07/unicef-at-75-our-third-25-years-cover.html June: https://xuqjune2021.blogspot.com/2021/05/blog-post.html March:https://xunicefnewsandviews.blogspot.com/2021/03/blog-post.html More generally, to reach any of our quarterly special editions, go to 'Labels' in the right margin (menu), and click 'newsletter'.
Nov 21, 2021
Unfortunately Mother Nature strikes without regard to human safety. Yes, much can be done to build stronger shelters and to improve rescue preparations. This reminds me of hurricane experiences here in the Caribbean. At one, a woman tried to get home and was swept away by a rushing current. After hurricane Hugo in 1989, 95% of buildings on St.Croix were either destroyed or badly damages, Since then stronger building codes are being enforced. Hurricane Maria three years ago destroyed the electric grid and we were without power for two months. An effort is now being made to put the elctric lines under ground and to put up stronger poles, But there were no casualties and the damage to buildings was minimal.
Nov 21, 2021
Thank you for all that you do keep us informed and for continually soliciting news / tidbits from us. Please can you tell us how to get to the 75th anniversary special editions you issued this year?
Nov 21, 2021
Thank you for your beautiful pictorial tour of your trip. It is beautiful and very educational. It is never too late to learn something new. All the best. Gulbadan
Gulbadan Habibi commented on "The Khyber Steam Safari: Ken Gibbs"
Nov 21, 2021
This is very interesting. As an Afghan, I am aware about the history of Khyber pass, our historical conflict with our eastern neighbor our historical unhappiness with the British but this tour train is extremely interesting to me. I wish the unfriendly situation between my country an our neighs was more friendly so I could have taken the tour. Thank you for your writing and for educating me. All the best. Gulbadan
Nov 21, 2021
Thanks, Nuzhat, for another fascinating story. Scary, too...
Horst Max Cerni commented on "The Khyber Steam Safari: Ken Gibbs"
Nov 21, 2021
Very interesting and enjoyable account of the train trip to the Khyber pass. Thanks, Ken, for this historic story.
Nov 21, 2021
In Germany, the soccer champion FC Bayern München, highlighted the day by illuminating its stadium in blue (- although the team's colors are red, to the consternation of some fans). One comment also wonders about children's day having been celebrated two months ago. I think there are national variations, but it's great that the 19th/20th are recognized as the official days.
Nov 21, 2021
Thank you, Gianni for responding. Your brain is so much sharper than mine. Mine unfortunately is slowed a little by the car accident I was in 2 and half years ago. It wasn’t in Tehran. I have been to Tehran in 1970 on my way back to Kabul from Honolulu. When I went to Cairo Laila Bisharat was the Rep so it must have been in Nairobi. Baquir was alone, his beautiful wife must have been on travel some. We spent a couple of hours with him and had delicious Iranian meal. Those were lovely times. All the best! Gulbadan
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Detlef Palm commented on "Southern Magic - a Travelogue: Detlef Palm"
Nov 21, 2021
Thank you Elsie - let me know whether you wish to know about how to go about the digitization.
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Detlef Palm commented on "Southern Magic - a Travelogue: Detlef Palm"
Nov 21, 2021
Thank you Horst - as for digitizing slides: it takes some basic equipment - and most importantly a lot of patience. But retirees have a lot of time!
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Ezio Gianni MURZI commented on "Comments We Received from Our Readers - 13 to 20 November 2021"
Nov 21, 2021
Dear Gulbadan— I guess I met Baquer three times and I think I was invited at his house, where we possibly met, either in Nairobi in 1988, or in Egypt around 1994-1995, or in Tehran when a MENA Region Rep’s Meeting was organised there under Sarojini Vittachi chair towards 1996/97. Does your recollection correspond? Let me know as I’m equally interested. Best regards, Gianni
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Ezio Gianni MURZI commented on "The Place where I live: Rome by Night /Gianni Murzi"
Nov 21, 2021
Thank you dear Alketa for your lovely comment!
Ezio Gianni MURZI commented on "The Place where I live: Rome by Night /Gianni Murzi"
Nov 21, 2021
Dear Sree -- thak you so much for your kind comment. I'll definitely turn my lens to food one day!
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Ezio Gianni MURZI commented on "The Place where I live: Rome by Night /Gianni Murzi"
Nov 21, 2021
Thank you Horst!
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Ezio Gianni MURZI commented on "The Place where I live: Rome by Night /Gianni Murzi"
Nov 21, 2021
Thank you Fouad for this ditto! Lovely!
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Nov 21, 2021
Amazing travel and memories. Which reminds me to digitize the slide photos Ralph Diaz took during his lifetime.Thank you for sharing!
Nov 21, 2021
Wonderful work by the Editorial Team, much appreciate your consistent efforts.
Agatha Pratt commented on "Southern Magic - a Travelogue: Detlef Palm"
Nov 21, 2021
Great and beautiful memoirs. Thanks for sharing.
Nov 20, 2021
Dear Gianni Murzi. I have been thinking hard and I can’t remember where, which country you and I were invited for lunch/dinner to our dear colleague and friend Baquir’s house? If you do, can you refresh my memory, please. Thank you and all the best.
Madan Arora commented on "Jude Henriques, RIP: Ramdas and Augustine Veliath"
Nov 20, 2021
very sorry to learn about the demise - may the departed soul RIP - best regards, madan arora florida usa
Kamalludin commented on "Jude Henriques, RIP: Ramdas and Augustine Veliath"
Nov 20, 2021
Dear Ramdas, The news of Jude's demise came as a painful blow. He was not only a colleague but also a dear family friend. It was only the other day he informed me about his illness. Didn't expect the end would come so soon. My professional engagement with Jude dates back to 1992 when I was posted in Lucknow Field Office. Actually, he inspired me to launch an education initiative in UP which was very similar to his Teacher Empowerment Programme in MP. I have many fond memories of working closely with him in India, especially when he was sent to Lucknow to support me. He will always be remembered as a good human being and a dear friend. Our heartfelt sympathy goes to Banu and Ispshita. May his soul rest in peace in eternal heaven. Kamaluddin.
Nov 20, 2021
What a colorful and emotional tour of Rome. I felt your great love for the city! Amazing photoes! Thank you Gianni for sharing a piece of your soul thorugh your photoes!
Nov 20, 2021
Good Lord! If by any chance the Exe Dir is anyone like AV it will be a total waste of time as he/she will have no interest in reading anything or even talking to anyone beyond the inner circle who might be appointed from outside!
Nov 20, 2021
I join the others and thank you for this picturesque tour of Romeand envy you as its your home! Now we have to return to see from "your lens" and take your tips for the FOOD. Sree
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