HIV incidence is rising more rapidly in some areas of Central and Eastern Europe than anywhere else in the world. Carrying out effective HIV prevention programs requires the presence of "bridges" that can reach community populations most vulnerable to the disease. Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are in a natural role to conduct HIV prevention programs. The Directors of 29 HIV prevention NG...

One of the new trends of nanomedicine is the application of nanoparticles for targeting tumors to achieve localized tumor cell destruction while producing minimal side effects on healthy cells, but their application will not be feasible without a previous understanding of vectorcell/tissue interactions, possible toxicity and accumulation risks. [1] The enhanced permeability and retention effect...

Recently, there have been a number of Canadian-based studies of federal and provincial government policy workers. One key theme across all of these studies is the importance of well-established networks outside of government. However, these studies have demonstrated that government policy workers interact very infrequently outside the comfort of their own department cubicles. This stands in con...

Over the past two decades, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have increased in number, size and scope and established themselves in pivotal positions in social, economic and political landscapes across the globe. Their role in the development world specifically has been transformed. Originally situated on the periphery of the development community and often directly opposed to its mainstrea...

Field research was conducted to identify the successes and limitations of three income generation projects in South India: a non-governmental organization (NGO) that produced handloom products; an NGO that produced baskets; and a cooperative that produced baskets. Interview data and financial statements were analyzed to determine the financial viability of the projects and benefits to workers. ...