Comments for WIPA: Women in International Public Affairs http://www.womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog WIPA Blog on all issues surrounding women & public policy Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:56:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 Comment on Seeking a Definition for Public Affairs by SophieGuerin http://www.womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/posts/seeking-a-definition-for-public-affairs/#comment-15740 SophieGuerin Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:56:33 +0000 http://womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/?p=66#comment-15740 Great question. Our post attempts to explain that by suggesting that public affairs is a look at the larger picture. It looks at public policy issues in a broader context. It places emphasis on addressing the constraints and peripheral issues that affect singular public policy issues. Its an evolving concept and one that we seek to jump start a conversation on. In reality, public policy issue consideration is increasingly moving towards this approach but it is not easy and similarly complex to benchmark. How do we measure complexity in relation to public policy? How do we as policy makers ensure that we using the most efficient process of achieving our desired goals in a murky policy landscape? These are serious issues for decision makers and policy leaders in the 21st century. Great question. Our post attempts to explain that by suggesting that public affairs is a look at the larger picture. It looks at public policy issues in a broader context. It places emphasis on addressing the constraints and peripheral issues that affect singular public policy issues. Its an evolving concept and one that we seek to jump start a conversation on. In reality, public policy issue consideration is increasingly moving towards this approach but it is not easy and similarly complex to benchmark. How do we measure complexity in relation to public policy? How do we as policy makers ensure that we using the most efficient process of achieving our desired goals in a murky policy landscape? These are serious issues for decision makers and policy leaders in the 21st century.

]]> Comment on Seeking a Definition for Public Affairs by Testimony http://www.womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/posts/seeking-a-definition-for-public-affairs/#comment-14306 Testimony Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:28:59 +0000 http://womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/?p=66#comment-14306 are dere any concret diference b/w public affairs and public relations plz? are dere any concret diference b/w public affairs and public relations plz?

]]> Comment on Interview with Oley Dibba-Wadda, Executive Director of Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) by Marema Dioum http://www.womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/posts/interview-with-oley-dibba-wadda-executive-director-of-forum-for-african-women-educationalists-fawe/#comment-936 Marema Dioum Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:52:10 +0000 http://www.womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/?p=567#comment-936 Very inspiring interview! Thank you Oley for sharing your experience on such a difficult matter of balancing career and personal life. Hope many young African women will have the opportunity to read the interview. Best wishes Very inspiring interview! Thank you Oley for sharing your experience on such a difficult matter of balancing career and personal life. Hope many young African women will have the opportunity to read the interview.
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]]> Comment on Interview with Oley Dibba-Wadda, Executive Director of Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) by Martha Muhwezi http://www.womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/posts/interview-with-oley-dibba-wadda-executive-director-of-forum-for-african-women-educationalists-fawe/#comment-923 Martha Muhwezi Wed, 11 Jul 2012 06:09:29 +0000 http://www.womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/?p=567#comment-923 It is no surprise that Oley is and will be a Great Woman today and tomorrow! It takes a lot of sacrifice and commitment to live to ones dreams. The interview content is a great inspiration to the many young professionals out there, particularly those that want to live a balanced life. I am too inspired and i am in her footsteps All these great skills and thoughts are what contributes to the strong leadership skills in the FAWE arena. FAWE has great potential in the fulfilment of her mission under the leadership of Oley, of course with the support from her great team around the continent. Cheers!!! It is no surprise that Oley is and will be a Great Woman today and tomorrow! It takes a lot of sacrifice and commitment to live to ones dreams. The interview content is a great inspiration to the many young professionals out there, particularly those that want to live a balanced life. I am too inspired and i am in her footsteps

All these great skills and thoughts are what contributes to the strong leadership skills in the FAWE arena. FAWE has great potential in the fulfilment of her mission under the leadership of Oley, of course with the support from her great team around the continent.

Cheers!!!

]]> Comment on Interview with Oley Dibba-Wadda, Executive Director of Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) by Leslie Lovo http://www.womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/posts/interview-with-oley-dibba-wadda-executive-director-of-forum-for-african-women-educationalists-fawe/#comment-916 Leslie Lovo Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:37:55 +0000 http://www.womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/?p=567#comment-916 I am thankful to Ms Oley Dibba-Wadda who so kindly agreed to grant us with this interview! which I find a valuable source of inspiration for young women. I am thankful to Ms Oley Dibba-Wadda who so kindly agreed to grant us with this interview! which I find a valuable source of inspiration for young women.

]]> Comment on Interview with Oley Dibba-Wadda, Executive Director of Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) by SophieGuerin http://www.womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/posts/interview-with-oley-dibba-wadda-executive-director-of-forum-for-african-women-educationalists-fawe/#comment-911 SophieGuerin Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:58:31 +0000 http://www.womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/?p=567#comment-911 Kudos to Leslie Lovo for this great interview. We are honored to be able to interview Ms. Dibba-Wadda and feature the important work of FAWE. Kudos to Leslie Lovo for this great interview. We are honored to be able to interview Ms. Dibba-Wadda and feature the important work of FAWE.

]]> Comment on NYTs best seller: Congratulations to Gayle Lemmon! by gfaiwa http://www.womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/posts/nyts-best-seller-congratulations-to-gayle-lemmon/#comment-725 gfaiwa Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:02:11 +0000 http://womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/?p=306#comment-725 NYTs best seller: Congratulations to Gayle Lemmon! | WIPA: Women in International Public Affairs Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and wished to say that I've truly enjoyed surfing around your blog posts. In any case I will be subscribing to your rss feed and I hope you write again very soon! NYTs best seller: Congratulations to Gayle Lemmon! | WIPA: Women in International Public Affairs Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and wished to say that I’ve truly enjoyed surfing around your blog posts. In any case I will be subscribing to your rss feed and I hope you write again very soon!

]]> Comment on Moving Forward >>>>> Nigerian Women in Politics by Jeremias http://www.womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/posts/moving-forward-nigerian-women-in-politics/#comment-568 Jeremias Sun, 22 Apr 2012 02:23:53 +0000 http://womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/?p=104#comment-568 The problem is >> AMERICAN WOMEN.It's not you.Read the parcpbaek The Cultural Devastation of American Women: The Strange and Frightening decline of the American Female. by Nancy Levant.That will answer your question perfectly.American women have such an off-the-chart sense of entitlement it's simply unbelievable. I live in Calfornia, and while they seem to grow the most beautiful women here . they are universally the most unattractive . on a GLOBAL scale.I am also non-American and I refuse to date American women. Stick to European, Eastern European, Brazilian, and Asian women. They are much more worth your time. The problem is >> AMERICAN WOMEN.It’s not you.Read the parcpbaek The Cultural Devastation of American Women: The Strange and Frightening decline of the American Female. by Nancy Levant.That will answer your question perfectly.American women have such an off-the-chart sense of entitlement it’s simply unbelievable. I live in Calfornia, and while they seem to grow the most beautiful women here . they are universally the most unattractive . on a GLOBAL scale.I am also non-American and I refuse to date American women. Stick to European, Eastern European, Brazilian, and Asian women. They are much more worth your time.

]]> Comment on Law & Order: Seeking Justice for Women in India by Nurgul http://www.womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/posts/law-order-seeking-justice-for-women-in-india/#comment-563 Nurgul Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:53:50 +0000 http://womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/?p=529#comment-563 Females are responsible for more car actidencs per year, while men die in more actidencs.Coincidence?Nope. Women are not better drivers than females. I'd find it hard to believe either gender is better than the other because of their gender. Just lower mens premiums to that of womens, problem solved. Females are responsible for more car actidencs per year, while men die in more actidencs.Coincidence?Nope. Women are not better drivers than females. I’d find it hard to believe either gender is better than the other because of their gender. Just lower mens premiums to that of womens, problem solved.

]]> Comment on Interview with Gayle Lemmon, author of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Rivaldo http://www.womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/posts/interview-with-gayle-lemmon-author-of-the-dressmaker-of-khair-khana/#comment-548 Rivaldo Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:56:27 +0000 http://womeninpublicaffairs.com/blog/?p=207#comment-548 the The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon.a0 My review of this amzaing book is here.a0 When we chose this book for our next pick, we had no idea what a HUGE deal it would become.a0 the The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon.a0 My review of this amzaing book is here.a0 When we chose this book for our next pick, we had no idea what a HUGE deal it would become.a0

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