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Playing with the ol 7MP Canon SD1000. In macro mode I got some pleasing dof and bokeh. Whadda ya know.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon attends and speaks at Global Compact LEAD Luncheon.
Photo Credit: UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe
BMW Compact Cup
750MC Racing, Silverstone, 24 August 2014
© Chris Valentine 2014 - no unauthorised reproduction
canon g12, vello wireless shutter release, zipshot tripod (really liking it!), canon 270 ex2 speedlight, and then my usual gear - wingnut gear hyper 3 bag, lobster gloves, fargo with studs (went down really hard about 15 minutes prior to this shot), dinotte light on the front, pb superflash on the rear.
The Basra Compact, a flagship partnership to revive the economy in southern Iraq
Basra, 05 May 2015 – The authorities of Basra and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) today signed a flagship agreement, the Basra Compact, aiming at strengthening participatory and accountable governance and reviving the economic activity in the southern governorate, which is not just oil-rich but needs to invest in its human capacity and private sector development. Protecting the cultural and ecological heritage of the Mesopotamian Marshlands is also a priority.
Despite being the richest governorate and hosting the main port in Iraq, Umm Qasr—the only shipping hub in the country—Basra is one of the most affected by poverty and chronic unemployment with 16.1% of the population living below the poverty line of US$ 2.5 per day and facing staggering challenges in terms of access to services.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Basra authorities outlines future cooperation in the areas of decentralization, financial management and budget execution, environment protection, private sector development including micro, small and medium enterprises, and supporting the governorate’s 5-year strategic planning.
“Working with local partners is a fundamental element of national ownership,” the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and UNDP Resident Representative, Lise Grande, said. “This translates into UNDP’s support for the local network of the Global Compact promoting responsible business practices in the areas of gender, human rights, labour standards, environment, service delivery and anti-corruption,” she explained.
UNDP has nearly 40 years of experience in Iraq leading the UN’s development work, providing knowledge and practical expertise. In its long-term engagement with the government and the people of Iraq, UNDP focuses on inclusive participation, accountability, access to justice, women’s empowerment, security sector reform, decentralization and private sector development. In particular, UNDP supports the government’s 4-year development plans (2014-2017).
Photos by UNAMI PIO.
These CDs are from the Allegra Fuller Snyder (Collection 1881) and the Collection of Research Materials for the HBO Television Series, From the Earth to the Moon (Collection 561). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.
OAC Finding Aids:
Col. 1881: www.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8v69h1d/
Col. 561: www.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt8290214d/
Photo by Lori Dedeyan
2025-01-27: Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, African Development Bank Group attends the event with Dr. Kevin Kariuki, Vice-President, Power, Energy Climate Change & Green Growth - African Development Bank Group with other officials at Africa Energy Summit 2025: Compact - Chad.
For a compact it does ok in some situations and has a "sweet" spot. It's a keeper though because I can keep it in my purse or pocket. Still love my Canon. (this was taken in car side mirror. I was riding shotgun).