University of Wisconsin-Madison, Disaster Management Center

http://epdwww.engr.wisc.edu/dmc/

The center's goal is to help improve the emergency management performance of non-governmental organizations, local and national governments, and international organizations, through a comprehensive professional development program in disaster management. Distance learning is the principal approach for this international program.

Website includes information about the Center, courses, projects, and various external resources that can be accessed through links pages. Lists of publications (in French, English, and Spanish): manuals (course materials) and case histories that can be ordered are also available. Publications and courses include topics like emergency management, contingency planning, logistics, coordination, emergency health management, and media relations.

http://www.medicine.wisc.edu/sections/em/pdm/home.html Journal of Prehospital and Disaster Medicine (English, French, Spanish) PDM provides an international forum for the reporting and discussion of scientific studies, both quantitative and qualitative, that have relevance to the practice of out-of-hospital and in-hospital emergency medical care, disaster medicine, and public health and safety. Abstracts of articles, some complete papers, and subscription information available on the website.

World Bank - The Global Peacebuilding Network

http://www.worldbank.org/peacebuilding

The Global Peacebuilding Network is an information gateway on the transition from violent conflict to sustainable peace and development. The network brings together a wide range of organizations to share information and build partnerships.

Website includes on-line profiles of member organizations and links to their sites, publications, training opportunities, an expert directory, and project information.  Links to news sources, information on World Bank and other members’ activities, and discussion forums also available.

World Food Programme

www.wfp.org

WFP is the frontline United Nations organization fighting to eradicate world hunger, and works in both emergency and development situations.

Field Operations on left-hand side of home page includes links to guidelines and policies regarding food aid programs and country specific projects. News Room includes news on WFP activities and food security world-wide, including weekly emergency reports. About WFP contains links to food aid policies for development, gender targeting, and crisis recovery. Links page is also available. Transport provides information on various WFP transport and logistics documentation.

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