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Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), 2003.
Examines the role of NGOs in global health care.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 9 sources, $ 79.95
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Describes the close relationship between NGOs and the United Nations. Discusses four areas in which the U.N. and NGOs work together, as well as NGO activities and objectives.
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"Charitable organizations have become an integral part of the world political, economic and healthcare environment. Such organizations may be well-known, such as World Vision and United Way, but there are tens of thousands of organizations of..."
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Jordanian Women NGOs, 2007.
This paper provides an examination of the changes that have been affected by women NGOs in Jordan with a focus on the QAF NGO.
6,813 words (approx. 27.3 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 154.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of Jordanian women's NGOs (Non Governmental Organizations) and their impact on domestic politics. In this article, the writer points out that the world of women has been one that has been evolving for the past few decades; however, in Jordan the women's rights movement has been a long-standing battle between several factions. The writer discusses that NGO's that are primarily organized and run by women have been fighting for gender equality for years, with significant progress. The writer notes that the work and pressure of women NGO's in Jordan has had a positive impact on the nation's domestic politics as they have slowly been able to affect change in the women's rights arena. This paper takes a close look at NGO's in general and some of the Jordanian NGOs and the impact that those groups have on domestic policy. In addition, a case study is provided on the largest NGO in Jordan, formerly known as Queen Alia Social Welfare Fund.
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Abstract
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Literature Review
Case Study
Conclusion
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"World globalization, coupled with political unrest has provided mankind with a window seat to the workings of many cultures and communities around the world. Whether it is watching the events unfold in Lebanon, hearing about political unrest in Iraq or enjoying the world cup on television there is no denying that things which at one time were private, secluded, and tucked away are now out in the open for all to see.
In the arena of women's rights this has proved to be both advantageous and problematic as governments grapple with how to preserve their heritage and history, while still providing the changes necessary to provide quality lives for their residents. In the nation of Jordan the issue of women's rights has recently begun to explode however, it is not a new issue for those living under the oppressive atmosphere that has been accepted for many years."
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NGOs and the Environment, 2004.
A discussion of the involvement of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in environmental issues.
1,153 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper illustrates the role of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in dealing with global environmental issues, using Bjorn Lomborg?s "The Skeptical Environmentalist: Measuring the Real State of the World" as the primary source. It looks at how Lomborg uses a vast array of issues, such as human welfare, pollution, population growth, economic growth, energy, chemical fears, and biodiversity, in order to refute a wide prevalence of many of the more popular, ostensibly grave and foreboding, environmental myths of today.
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Introduction
Environmental Woes and their Relevance to the Organizational Sector (S)
The Tenets of Lomborg?s Ideology Within His Book
Argumentative Stance (S) Regarding Lomborg?s Ideology
More on the Globally Environmental Role of NGOs
Conclusion
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"Ironically, however, the ban on hunting, obviously passed in the hopes of preserving wildlife, actually led to the destruction of the herds as a result of the fact that it allowed the elephant herd to become over populated, subsequently causing the beasts to trample and destroy its own habitats. Taking a similar event from a dramatically different perspective, however, in regard to the protesting stand that a prevalent portion of the collective NGO community has taken regarding whaling, it simultaneously becomes apparent, with especial regard to the actuality of sea life diminishing, that the NGO community is involved in a righteous battle (Andresen, 2001)."
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NGOs, 2002.
A look at the concept of empowerment and its limitations in the context of aid and development work by NGOs.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 62.95
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This seven-page undergraduate paper discusses the concept of empowerment and its limitations in the context of aid and development work by NGOs.
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Non-Governmental Agencies (NGOs), 2007.
This paper discusses the relationship of the U.S. with non-governmental agencies.
4,640 words (approx. 18.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 120.95
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This paper explains that a non-governmental organization or a NGO is a non-profit group or association, synonymous with a voluntary or non-profit organization, which functions outside of standard institutionalized political structures and which attempts to realize certain relevant social objectives, such as environmental protection or community service. The author points out that, even though NGOs emerged in importance a mere two decades ago on the international scene, they are acknowledged as major players in most countries. The paper stresses that the government of the United States of America has started to recognize the valuable and important role that non-governmental organizations play in its policy making and implementation processes.
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"According to the US Secretary General's remarks during the closing session of a DPI/ NGO Conference in New York, one must indeed be grateful and thank the founders of the United Nations, who had the basic wisdom and forethought to make a provision in the United Nations' Article 71, for consultations and discussions with the non-governmental organizations of the country. Perhaps, he went on to say, at that time, about sixty years ago, the fact that non-governmental organizations had a close contact with civil society, even in those days, made it a vital point in favor of the health of the Organization, and also for the basic well being of the people."
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Civil Society and NGOs in Russia, 2004.
A discussion on how non-governmental organisations represent the essence of civil society in Russia.
17,787 words (approx. 71.1 pages), 44 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper aims to assess the concept of civil society through the system of public organisations which are believed to be the essence of civil society. It provides a short overview of existing theoretical trends in terms of relation of civil society with state and economy. It also looks at the theoretical school that presents civil society as a sphere of social interactions between the state and economy and how it is found to be the most acute and reflecting the true relations between society structures.
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Introduction
Part I. Theoretical Background
A Historical Overview of the Concept of Civil Society
The Reasons For Civil Society?s Existence
The Middle Class in Russia
Economic Conditions
Private Interests
Part II. From Civil Society to NGOs
Civil Society is Vital for a Sustainable Democracy?
Society Structure
The Essence of the Third Sector. Main Definitions
Distinctive Features of the Third Sector in Russia
Classifications of the Third Sector Organisations
Ngo Reality In Russia
Empirical Studies of the Third Sector
General Representation and Possible Tendencies
Conclusions
Bibliography
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"Since the beginning of the transformation in the countries of Eastern and Central Europe, as well as in the former USSR, the new wave of attention arose in regards to the issue of civil society, its necessity for the building democracies and making society and the regime stronger. Today, an endless number of books are devoted to the problem of the concept of civil society, its history, the way it influences the democratic transformations and making democracies sustainable. Also attempts to define the term and find a proper and perfect place for it in the society system are made. In this paper, I will not try to write another textbook or go into deep criticism of selected works on civil society. Only a brief overview of the theories is necessary to present as a background, or the first ?basement? level of the work."
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Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), 2004.
A discussion of the article, ?NGO Failure and the Need to Bring Back the State?, by S. Akbar Zaidi.
1,024 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the article by S. Akbar Zaidi, which was published in the Journal of International Development. A short summary of the article is presented, and then a discussion of more general issues connected to the paper is provided. It explains the main argument of the article, which suggests that one of the reasons why non-governmental organizations (NGOs) were considered to be a part of the alternative development paradigm was because the state, its institutions, and public policies, were unable to address a host of issues regarding underdevelopment.
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"However, in recent years, the halo of saintliness around NGOs has almost disappeared, and there is wide acknowledgement of the inability of NGOs to deliver what was expected from them (Zaidi, 1999). The paper by Zaidi analyzes the shortcomings of NGOs and the reasons and causes for their failure, suggesting that there is a need to bring back the state into development once again, with an emphasis on reforming the nature of the state (Zaidi, 1999). Zaidi acknowledges that the state and NGOs have failed, and suggests that the only alternative is the state itself (Zaidi, 1999)."
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Relief Effort after the Tsunami, 2005.
This paper assesses the effectiveness of states, IGOs, NGOs and business networks in the aftermath of the 26 December, 2004 Tsunami Disaster.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper explores the relative effectiveness of various actors - states, non-governmental organizations, inter-governmental organizations in the form of the United Nations, business networks - in the ongoing relief effort in southern Asia and eastern Africa. The paper suggests NGOs have had the greatest positive effect all of the actors cited above - and that the UN, despite its mandate, has been largely ineffectual.
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"The tsunami that unleashed such terrible loss upon the peoples of Southern Asia and East Africa has been followed in its wake by an unprecedented international relief effort. Despite that, states, IGOs, NGOs, and business networks have not been particularly successful in alleviating the suffering of the survivors of 26 December, 2004. This paper examines the role of the various aforementioned actors in the ongoing relief effort and assesses their relative contributions."
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Non Governmental Organizations, 2007.
This paper explores the role of Non Governmental Organizations in the global war on poverty.
3,599 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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The paper examines the strengths and weaknesses of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and discusses the need for a reevaluation of their political, economic and social abilities. The paper explains that as a result of the NGOs being closer to the poor and therefore more capable of serving them, they are also potentially farther from the resources that fund them and the government agencies that create policies to help with such causes. The paper maintains that the need to bridge this gap is paramount to their future abilities.
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Introduction
NGO Strengths and Weaknesses
Government Support of NGOs
The Future of the NGO
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"Non Governmental Organizations have been an important part in the global war on poverty since before the movement to eradicate poverty was called a war on poverty. Though government organizations, beginning with Roosevelt have played a crucial role in assistance and aide to individuals, groups and nations in an attempt to assist those in need, they are frequently not the agencies that do the very personal groundwork that is often required to elicit progress in development. (Kamat 2003: 65) NGOs, sometimes called civil society organizations or CSOs or community based organizations, CBOs depending on structure and focus, tend to be those agencies that actually provide resources and individuals directly to the people who need them, be it education and medical personnel and equipment, employment training, infrastructure development or even clean water and sustainable agricultural training procedures and equipment."
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HIV/AIDS Orphans, 2002.
A look at the vertical transmission of the HIV/AIDS virus from mother to child in Africa.
1,941 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper provides a brief introduction to the HIV/AIDS increase in the African region and, together with comparative statistics, it provides an overview of the socioeconomic impact of HIV/AIDS on women and children who are orphaned. Following the overview, the impact of the vertical transmission of HIV/AIDS virus from mother to child is discussed, as well as an analysis of how an orphaned child suffers after his/her parent(s) have succumbed to the deadly disease. It concludes with a look at the initiatives taken up by the government, NGOs, or communities to help these orphans.
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Introduction
Thesis Statement
Outline
Overview
The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Orphaned Children
Government, NGOs', Communities' Initiatives for Orphaned Children
Conclusion
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"While, UNAIDS has estimated that approximately six million HIV/AIDS infections occur each year, most of them in South Africa. Among which ten percent of these occur in children, due to mother-to-child-transmission (MTCT) of HIV. This is the tangible indication of the epidemic's impact on South African and other sub-Saharan African countries with the increase number of "AIDS orphans" who have lost and still losing both parents to the disease (UN Integrated Regional Information Networks). Thus, due to the vertical transmission of HIV/AIDS from the mother to child, one third of Africa's children would be orphan and which already has orphaned around 1.2 million children in South Africa (Terreblanche. 2001). This growing number of AIDS orphans and the phenomenon of bringing up orphaned children have raised the need for urgent responses, involvement and research. In 1999, Rose Smart therefore, conducted a prompt evaluation of children suffering from HIV/AIDS in South Africa, under the aegis of Save the Children."
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Asylum Policy in the EU, 2008.
This paper discusses the notion of safe third countries in the European Union.
4,464 words (approx. 17.9 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 116.95
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In this article, the writer notes that France will take the presidency of the European Union (EU) from July to December 2008. Priorities during this period include a "common pact on immigration and asylum" , which aims towards a greater harmonisation in these fields, but which does not mention enforcing a better respect of human rights. The writer points out that this issue triggers questions about the role of the EU as a global player in the field of human rights. Indeed, asylum - which refers to the protection granted by a foreign country to a person persecuted for political opinions or religious beliefs in its own country - is per se linked to human rights. However, current EU policies tend to criminalize migrants trying to enter and settle in "Fortress Europe", disregarding their reasons for migrating. The writer discusses that a new trend has recently been development in the management of asylum procedures: third countries have been listed as "safe", which implicitly means that they should not produce refugees and therefore that nationals of such countries who would yet claim asylum might not been "genuine" refugees. One can then wonder why the EU implements such a principle and what are the consequences on the new asylum procedures, as far as human rights are concerned. In this essay, the writer focuses on the implementation of the principle of "safe third countries" in the EU and the criticisms it raises.
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INTRODUCTION
I. CURRENT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAFE THIRD COUNTRY PRINCIPLE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON COMMON ASYLUM POLICIES AT EU LEVEL
1. International Legislation
2. EU Legislation
Before the Amsterdam Treaty (1999)
The Amsterdam Treaty
The Tampere Treaty and its Aftermath
The Hague Program (2004)
B. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE NOTION OF SAFE THIRD COUNTRIES
1. Justification of the Principle of "safe third country"
2. European Vision of Safe Third Countries
Uses of Safe Third Country Principle in Europe
II. CRITIC OF THE SAFE THIRD COUNTRY PRINCIPLE
A. LEGALITY OF SAFE THIRD COUNTRY LISTS
1. Human Rights Issues in "safe" Third Countries
2. A Breach in the Geneva Convention?
B. NEGATIVE IMPACTS AND COUNTER-ACTIONS TAKEN BY NGOS TO FIGHT AGAINST THIS PRINCIPLE
1. Consequences of the Implementation of Safe Third Countries Principle
In the "Old Europe": Decreasing Rates of Asylum Claims in France
A New Burden for Bordering Countries of the EU and EU's Neighbours
2. Counter-strike of NGOS: Case Forum Refugies vs. OFPRA
CONCLUSION
Bibliography
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"To deal with asylum, it is necessary to remind some basic points of the Convention. Firstly, according to the 1951 Geneva Convention, to be granted refugee status, an asylum seek must lodge his/her claim in the State s/he wants to be recognize by, that is to say, s/he must have physical access to the territory of this State to start a procedure in which the validity of his/her claims can be assessed. Secondly, it is up to each State party to the convention to interpret the convention at its own discrepancy. Some States can be criticized for rejecting many asylum claims but that does not prove in itself a violation of the Convention, but rather a very strict interpretation. Thirdly, we need to remind ourselves that returning to their country of origin rejected asylum seekers and generally all irregular migrants not in need of protection is a difficult challenge. The procedures of detention, deportation and readmission have not been addressed by the 1951 Convention. Such measures depend on national or EU rules, but still should comply with international human rights standards. Both the overstaying and the removal of rejected asylum seekers create problems in terms of credibility and integrity of asylum systems. This is part of a wider debate on the balance of international cooperation and solidarity and control of migration fluxes."
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Sub-Saharan Africa, 2006.
A discussion regarding the natural resources, foreign assistance, culture, non-governmental organizations and economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa.
4,397 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 75 sources, APA, $ 115.95
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This research paper explores the determining factors of growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by examining the increasingly dominant role of financial assistance, natural resources, culture and non governmental organizations in selected countries of the region. To understand this relationship better, the paper makes a comparison between economic policies, cultural variations and political systems of selected countries. The countries this study reviews are Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Tanzania, Uganda and Sierra Leone.
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Methodology
Objective
Introduction
Theoretical Background
Previous Work and Literature
Economy Openness
Culture
Foreign Assistance
The Role of NGOs
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"Countries rich in resources must be tempted to promote their export growing policies, which will increase economy openness and exposure to external shocks even to a higher degree. The country will improve its' international competitive position if it promotes exports and trade by investing heavily into this economy sphere. The second round positive result from promoting exports and trade is the future possible exploitation of economies of scale in production when the output sales markets for the producers expand. The third round positive affect is that the producers will naturally eliminate inefficient production facilities and invest into high technology and train and grow skilled labor resources to remain competitive in the global arena. These are the main reasons for opening up the economy and playing on the global market arena, and are very effective economy stimulating methods for economies with low local purchasing power and thus limited local output markets, which are the classifications of African counties, as proven by Fosu . "Open economies do grow more rapidly than closed economies... Whether the measure of openness has to do with exchange rate overvaluation, relative price distortions, tariffs and quotas, share of trade in GDP, the black market premium, or a composite measure combining some of these with state monopolization of commodity exports and general socialism" (Easterly, 2000, p. 48) . "
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Hurricane Katrina, 2007.
An overview of the government relief initiative after Hurricane Katrina.
808 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses how Hurricane Katrina was the most financially devastating and deadliest hurricane in the history of the United States. In particular, it looks at how the nature of this natural disaster brought about one of the most complex and controversial disaster relief efforts in history and how the government spent billions in relief and organizations from local, state, and federal levels worked in unison with NGOs to attempt the recovery and help of Katrina victims.
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"Katrina victims can be loosely defined as any individual who suffered physical, financial and emotional harm from direct, storm related causes. Katrina victims range far and wide, although the majority of the focus are upon those in New Orleans, many victims also were evacuated from South Florida and Mississippi. The victims of Katrina receive strong attention on the national level for several reasons, one of the primary reasons being the disparity between racial dynamics in those victimized by the storm. The majority of victims appear to be poor minorities, especially those residing within inner city New Orleans. The racial disparity among Katrina victims was strongly noted by media commentators within the Superdome. "
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International Environmental Compromises, 2005.
This paper argues that the problems of international environmental compromises must be resolved.
1,865 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper explains that the debate over the Kyoto Protocol, an international set of standards regarding environmental issues, that specifically regards the emissions allowed by each nation, which are negatively affecting a global climate change, demonstrates the problem of international environmental regulation. The author points out that disputes in current worldwide groups like the United Nations and regional organizations, such as NATO and the Organization of Latin American States, do not give an optimistic outlook for the world's ability to compromise when it comes to environmental regulations. The paper argues that creating a bureaucratic standard and enforcement mechanism for environmental regulations is going to be an incredibly difficult task;therefore, non-governmental organizations, NGOs, will be the non-bureaucratic movement, which will eventually be the most influential in terms of changing international environmental policies.
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"There must be punishments or enforceable measures for nations that are found not to comply. The details of how long a nation has to comply and in what manner it will be determined that they have failed to comply to the standards will take a massive bureaucratic effort, using thousands of hours of research, of manpower on the ground, and then of deciding on a proper method of enforcement. This bureaucratic effort is a huge factor in why the world has not adopted a uniform model of environmental standards-even if a compromise can be reached with all the world's nations, who will pay for the inspectors? Who will pay for bringing the industries up to standard-the nation at fault, or the world community as a whole?"
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The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, 2008.
A critical discussion of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper examines the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, its aftermath, and how the four "I's" - issues, interests, institutions, and information - manifest themselves in any discussion of this calamity. The paper maintains that the chemical industry is more intent upon fixing its image than fixing the problem. It adds that this marked unwillingness to put safety ahead of profit is a major reason why the Bhopal plant became so susceptible to the melt-down.The paper concludes that the tragedy could have been avoided, and turns responsibility over to NGOs, concerned government officials, and to the international community to see to it the chemical industry does not get away with such a crime again.
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"The ramifications of the tragedy do not begin and end simply with the human toll or with the lethargic pace of the clean-up - though both of those things are hugely important. Rather, one must also bear in mind the astonishing inability of Indian (and international) authorities to hold accountable those responsible for the disaster. For one thing, Union Carbide's Chief Executive Office at the time, Warren Anderson, was charged by local government officials with manslaughter in 1991. Instead of facing his accusers, Mr. Anderson successfully fled an international arrest warrant and a summons to appear before a US court. Even when he was finally unearthed in August of 2002 by Greenpeace - apparently living a life of quiet luxury in the Hamptons - neither the US government nor the Indian government expressed much interest in seeing him extradited to India to face trial. Drawing upon information provided by the official website of the Bhopal Medical Appeal & Sambhavna Trust foundation, it appears as though Mr. Anderson to this very day remains a free man (para.15)."
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