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As the flood waters begin to recede across Pakistan, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani says the government is now “seriously concerned” about the potential spread of epidemic diseases.

The flooding has left more than 1,600 people dead and approximately six million homeless. According to the BBC, about 17 million of Pakistan’s 166 million people have been affected by the disaster. In addition, the United Nations warns that without enough doctors or proper facilities, over 100,000 pregnant women are now at risk of infection and disease.

“As human misery continues to mount, we are seriously concerned with the spread of epidemic diseases,” Yousuf Raza Gilani said, adding, “There is a likelihood of water-borne diseases such as cholera, diarrhea and dysentery, especially in children who are already weak and vulnerable.”

The world today is faced with several challenges like the economic recession, climatic change, disease outbreaks, increased organized crime, information explosion, and uncontrolled migration. Like any other calamity, the harsh effects are mostly felt by the vulnerable third world states. Zimbabwe, coming out of an economic crisis characterized by record inflation, high unemployment, heavy brain drain and a large reduction in the Gross Domestic Product, has plenty to do with regards to enhancing the recovery path and rejuvenating the economy. With the Unity government having managed to tame the legendary inflation and the economy expected to grow, focus is now on which sectors of development should be prioritized over others given a background of an economy thriving on limited resources.

Abstract

International librarianship and international cooperation in Library and information Science are critical concepts that have become topical in the current global world. Librarianship is a dynamic profession that is affected by the cultural, technological, economic, technological and political milieu. The paper will explore the extent to which international cooperation in Library and Information Science has contributed towards development. The treatise will also find out how ICT’s have helped to promote international cooperation. It also looks at the challenges that Affects international cooperation..The paper highlights significant developments that have taken place in international library cooperation since the beginning of the twentieth century .The new millenium is a bracve new year that requires focussed professionals who understand the value of cooperation or srategic partnerships at both regional and international levels.

Introduction

The SDM Toolkit provides policy makers, health care providers, and program managers across the globe with state-of-the-art information on this highly-effective fertility awareness-based method (FAM) of family planning that has been proven to expand choice for women and couples.

The SDM is a modern fertility awareness-based method of family planning that is easy to teach, easy to learn and easy to use. Since 2002, Georgetown University’s Institute for Reproductive Health (IRH) has worked with partners to integrate the SDM into programs in over 30 countries worldwide. Now the SDM Toolkit ensures that professionals have quick and easy access to comprehensive information on programming and policy considerations relevant to the SDM. With the resources available on the SDM Toolkit, professionals are well-equipped with the guidance and tools needed to support SDM integration, advocacy, training and service-delivery.

1.Beauty of colour

On the Canvas of verve,
brushstrokes have done their mileage,
the hand waltzed its way through empty spaces,
sweeping through blank paces,
gunning its way despite mental blocks,
It kept on flirting, splashing ‘n’ spattering paint,
till life size metaphors linger like the warriors plumage,
Cupping our dazzled eyes,
We marvel at the beauty of ink,
painting the colours of love
‘n’hate
With meanings prominently awaiting elucidation.
Yes minds are stirred to reflect,
the gist behind colours,
When we refrigirate moments of joy ‘n’hapiness,
Through images that speak ‘n’ rhyme.
Yes we now know,
We now feel,
The power of paint
On the canvas of love,
Stretching variety beyond time ‘n’space.
2.Money changer

Salutation to the brave new world!!
of Conquerors of the alleys,
Your empire has grown its size,
woe to a stone cold sphere!!!
were bliss has turned its back,
on desert rock-hard jungles,