Regional > Africa > Mauritania 4 FOC Country Profile mauritania Notes on geography, history, politics, economy,international relations, travel, current affairs. http://www.xasa.com/directorio/mozilla/Top/Regional/Africa/Mauritania/
Morocco: History introduction of regional government, actions of unorthodox Sufi brotherhoods . 1979 Following mauritania s withdrawal from the southern one third of http://i-cias.com/e.o/morocco_5.htm
Extractions: A Guide to Living Standards Surveys and Their Data Sets. LSMS Working Paper #120, The World Bank, 1995 (updated on March 1, 1996). (To download the complete document, see instructions. The Living Standards Measurement Study was established by the World Bank in 1980 to explore ways of improving the type and quality of household data collected by government statistical offices in developing countries. The objectives of the LSMS were to develop new methods for monitoring progress in raising levels of living, to identify the consequences for households of current and proposed government policies, and to improve communications between survey statisticians, analysts, and policymakers. As of 1997, surveys with several, if not all, of the hallmarks of the Living Standards Measurement Study had been conducted in about two dozen countries. Although the first few LSMS surveys followed a very similar format, as time passed and countries with different circumstances were added, substantial variety arose in the surveys across the different countries. This section presents a brief history of the LSMS. In doing so, some explanations for the different outcomes in the different countries are given. The first two LSMS surveys were fielded in Côte d'Ivoire in 1985 and in Peru in 1985-86. In both cases financing was obtained from the World Bank's Research Committee and the main actor in implementing these surveys was the Living Standards Unit (now DECRG). The purpose of these surveys was to gather data that would allow the detailed study of household behavior and several aspects of living standards and to see whether such a complex survey design could in fact be successfully carried out in a developing country. On the whole, the Côte d'Ivoire and Peru surveys were successfully implemented. The data were gathered according to plan and were used immediately (and still are being used) for a wide variety of research projects and, less quickly and to a lesser extent, in support of the policy dialogue between the countries and the World Bank.
Extractions: PH_DoValidation=true; My MFA Search Advanced search MFA newsletter MFA Government Policy statements Remarks at Ceremony on Signing of Diplomatic Relat Remarks at Ceremony on Signing of Diplomatic Relations Israel-Mauritania - 28-Oct-99 28 Oct 1999 Remarks at Ceremony on Signing of Diplomatic Relations between Israel and Mauritania Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Ahmed Ould Sid'Ahmed SECRETARY ALBRIGHT: I am honored, on behalf of the United States, to host Israeli Foreign Minister Levy and Mauritanian Foreign Minister Sid'Ahmed as they announce the decision of their countries to establish full diplomatic relations. That dry diplomatic phrase can mean a great deal in the daily life of two nations. It opens the door to commerce and cultural exchange and, just as important, to contact and understanding. It doesn't mean that two nations have settled all their differences. It does not mean that they see eye to eye on all questions. But it does mean that they have chosen to explore the possibilities of cooperation, and of finding ways to identify and advance mutual interests.
CIAO - Atlas - Mauritania mauritania s postindependence history has been dominated by regional politics .Morocco and Algeria, vying for regional dominance, have continually http://www.ciaonet.org/atlas/countries/mr_data_loc.html
Mauritania - Art History Online Reference And Guide ArthistoryClub Information Site on mauritania Art history The Ministry ofInterior controls a system of regional governors and prefects modeled on the http://www.arthistoryclub.com/art_history/Mauritania
Regional Activities - Africa It is the first time in the history of Interpol as organisation that regional focus mauritania Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone Togo, Eastern Africa http://www.interpol.int/Public/Region/Africa/Default.asp
Extractions: History of the membership The continent's position as a crossroads between the Americas, Europe and Asia also lays it open to transnational crimes such as traffic in weapons, illicit drug trafficking, illegal immigration, traffic in stolen motor vehicles and fraud, which can only be stopped by international co-operation. Seeking and locating the criminals involved poses problems relating to information exchange, international identification and arrests with a view to extradition. This is why Interpol-in accordance with Article 2 (1) of its Constitution-ensures the closest possible co-operation between the criminal police authorities of all member countries, including those in Africa. Crime is not associated with a particular region and is certainly not a problem for Africa alone. Ever since it was established, the International Criminal Police Organization - Interpol has been seen by countries all over the world as an institution whose principles and objectives correspond to universal aspirations for human rights, public safety and the fight against ordinary law crime.
IHS Energy Products Services - Studies - Africa African Exploration Opportunities mauritania Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea Bissau, history of activities during the last decade , insights to the regional http://www.ihsenergy.com/products/studies/africa/index.jsp
Extractions: See also Central Africa Eastern Africa Guinea Coast , and Southern Africa With the advent of colonialism, African peoples become subjects of European states. While colonial doctrines differ among the European powers, particularly on the question of direct versus indirect rule, all Africans are affected by the imposition of new legal, religious, and economic codes. The development of anthropology as a scientific discipline coincides with Europe's closer association with African peoples, resulting in a greater understanding and appreciation of African societies, belief systems, and artistic practices. The ethnographic work of Marcel Griaule, among others, inspires Western interest in artworks from Mali created by Dogon and Bamana artists , and later the terracotta sculptures in Dakar, Senegal. Originally introduced as souvenirs from North Africa by Senegalese Muslims returning from the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca, paintings on glass become a popular artistic medium in Senegal. Created by applying paint to the reverse sides of glass panels, this method becomes an attractive and durable means of producing portraits and illustrating religious stories and parables. Devotional portraits of Sufi saints and leaders of major Sufi Muslim brotherhoods is the primary genre of Senegalese glass painting.
Encyclopedia Of African History Outlines of regional history PanAfrican/Comparative Topics and Debates mauritania Domestic and International Politics and Conflict, 1980s and 1990s http://www.routledge-ny.com/ref/africanhist/thematic.html
Senegal - History And Politics Senegals relationship with neighbours, regional bodies and mauritania nationalsresiding in Senegal came under attack by Senegalese nationals and their http://www.iss.co.za/AF/profiles/Senegal/Politics.html
Extractions: Constitution adopted March 1963, revised 1991 Legal system - based on the Napoleonic Code and the 1963 constitution Legislative branch - National Assembly (140 seats); Senate (48 seats) Elections - Legislative, last held May 1998; Presidential, last held March 2000 Parti socialiste (PS, the dominant party in the National Assembly) (PIT) (LD-MPT) (PLS) History The Republic of Senegal is the most westerly state of Africa. It covers an area of 196,722 sq. km (75,955sq miles). The May 1988 population census of Senegal stood at 6,896,808 and an estimated 8,152,000 at mid-1993. The southern border of Senegal is first with Guinea-Bissau and then with Guinea on the northern edge of the outcrop of Fouta Djallon. It shares its eastern border with Mali, the northern border with Mauritania and Gambia forms a semi-enclave between part of southern Senegal and the sea. It is bordered on its western side by the Atlantic Ocean. Pre-colonial history It is now known that Senegal has been inhabited since Paleolithic and Neolithic period This has been evidenced by the discovery of household implements and tools and stone circles. Added to these discoveries are copper and iron objects, which have been discovered in the Sine-Saloum region. One of the major ethnic groups the Tukulor occupied the lower Senegal Valley since the 11
World Telephone Numbering Guide history history regional Services regional Services Special Services SpecialServices What s New What s New mr , mauritania, +222 http://www.wtng.info/wtng-222-mr.html
Extractions: Mauritania Area Code: none Subscriber Number: 7 digits (formerly 5-6 digits) Trunk Prefix: n/a International Prefix: 00 A national 7-digit numbering plan came into effect on October 1999, replacing the previous 6-digit plan (and presumably a 5-digit plan in many areas before that). The existing 6-digit Mauritel subscriber numbers in Akjoujt, Aleg, Kiffa, Nouadhibou, Nouakchott, Rosso were prepended with the digit '5' to form the new 7-digit national subscriber numbers. '5' is also prepended to the existing 6-digit radio numbers (land and maritime) for Nouadhibou and Nouakchott. In some areas, a new 3-digit prefix is combined with the last 4 digits of the existing subscriber number to form the new 7-digit national number: The former 6-digit cellular mobile numbers (Mattel 30xxxx and Mauritel Mobiles 40xxxx) were converted to 7-digit format by prepending the digit '6'. Short Codes (of form 1x) are as follows: Code Service ==== ======= 10 domestic long distance operator 11 faults/repair 12 information 13 complaints 16 talking clock 17 police 18 fire 19 international operator Source: Mauritel information page , or via alternate link: opt.mr
History Resources Covers the broad region of mauritania in the West, Pakistan in the East, Disciplines (including history), Nations and States, regional Services, http://www.library.umw.edu/history.html
History Of Mauritania - MavicaNET regional Africa mauritania Path to the top mauritania (history) Thecountry moved away from the French sphere of influence and towards closer http://www.mavicanet.com/directory/eng/20858.html
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Mauritania 1 history; 2 Politics; 3 Regions; 4 Geography; 5 Economy; 6 Demographics The Ministry of Interior controls a system of regional governors and prefects http://creekin.net/n119-mauritania.html
Extractions: Information Mauritania The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is a country in northwest Africa. Its coast faces the Atlantic Ocean on the west, with Senegal on the south-west, Mali on the east and south-east, Algeria on the north-east, and the Moroccan-annexed territory of Western Sahara on the north-west. The capital and largest city is Nouakchott, located on the Atlantic coast. It is named after the ancient Berber kingdom of Mauretania.
TRAVEL.com ® RegionalAfricaMauritania Top regional Africa mauritania Notes on geography, history, politics,economy, international relations, travel, current affairs. mauritania http://www.travel.com/Regional/Africa/Mauritania/
Extractions: Self-Determination Regional Conflict Profile Western Sahara By Stephen Zunes OVsahara.pdf Kingdom of Morocco occupies Western Sahara Polisario Front nationalist movement of Western Sahara Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic government-in-exile of Western Sahara led by the Polisario Front, recognized by more than 70 countries Islamic Republic of Mauritania granted administration of southern third of Western Sahara in 1975; renounced claim in 1978 after defeat by the Polisario Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria principal backer of the Polisario and home to most of the Sahrawi refugee population Republic of France major military and diplomatic supporter of Morocco United States major military and diplomatic supporter of Morocco Kingdom of Spain colonial ruler of Western Sahara Both France and the United States have blocked the UN from imposing sanctions or putting pressure on the Moroccans to compromise. UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, through his special envoy, former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker, has been engaged in seeking a resolution. Despite Polisario threats to return to war, Algeriawhich has undergone serious internal conflict over the past decadeis unlikely to provide military assistance necessary to challenge Moroccan control. Role of U.S.
A Brief History Of Sahrawi Resistance Sheikh Ma alAinin, a devout Sahrawi scholar from southern mauritania, as a counter to regional governments that were friendly to the Soviet Union, http://www.gnn.tv/blogs/7478/A_Brief_History_of_Sahrawi_Resistance
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Undergraduate Catalog 291 regional STUDIES THE MIDDLE EAST (Credits 4). Introduction to the history,peoples, cultures, and geography of the Middle East from mauritania to http://www.wright.edu/cgibin/catalog/ugradcourses.cgi?action=desc&department=rst
