South Asia is the most populated region of the world with several nutritional challenges. Though per capita food energy supply, child survival and life expectancy have improved, and even today large segments of the po...South Asia is the most populated region of the world with several nutritional challenges. Though per capita food energy supply, child survival and life expectancy have improved, and even today large segments of the population are below the poverty line with high infant and maternal mortality rates. It is important to recognize the crucial role of nutrition throughout the life cycle from conception to old age. It is very necessary now to move from food security to nutrition security and improve the quality of foods both in macro and micronutrients in order to break the transgenerational effects of malnutrition. The key solutions to the problems should address the issue of social development, population stabilization, environmental degradation and inadequate health and nutritional services. Strategies for empowering women and actuating community participation as sustainable programmes for human development, measures to reduce underweight and stunting in children and prevention of micronutrient malnutrition across the population are required. Enhancing food and nutrition security through innovative diversified agriculture and dietary practices, prevention and control of infection, promotion of food safety and fortification of staples with appropriate attention on emerging chronic disorders are essential. Population control measures to stabilize the fertility rates, biotechnological approaches for genetically modified foods, nutrition surveillance based on assessment, analysis and action to address the logistic, technical and compliance issues with emphasis on promotion of breast feeding and complementary foods with adequate attention on the reproductive needs of adolescent girls, pregnant mothers and lactating women would eliminate low birth weight, stunting, and chronic energy deficiency in vulnerable groups. Focused studies on bioavailability of micronutrients and its enhancement, innovative horticulture interventions, fortifications, social marketing strategies would promote the intake of micronutrient and phytonutrient rich foods. In depth epidemiological research, an insight into foetal origins of adult disease and nutrition genes interaction and life style alterations will avert the emerging epidemic of chronic diet related disorders. An investment in preventing foetal malnutrition improves nutrition of women in reproductive age, infant and child nutrition and prevents the onset of chronic disease in adult life. Human resource development, IEC measures, technology transfer, operational and logistic research, building of databases, integrated, intersectoral, multidisciplinary plans and sound management information system and surveillance with net working and experience sharing in the region will help to overcome the common challenges and lay the foundation for a better scenario in these regions in the near future.展开更多
Nigerian playwright Femi Osofisan lands in China GEOGRAPHICALLY and culturally,there may seem to be a huge distance between China and Africa. But in Femi Osofisan’s opinion,the two also share many similarities.Both c...Nigerian playwright Femi Osofisan lands in China GEOGRAPHICALLY and culturally,there may seem to be a huge distance between China and Africa. But in Femi Osofisan’s opinion,the two also share many similarities.Both can identify with a feudal, aristocratic past,the fight for political institutions, and the problems inherent in rapid modernization.展开更多
This year is the 20th anniversary of the resumption of ocean shipping between China and the United States. On March 18, the m/v Letitia Lykes, the first vessel flying the flag of the United States made its initial cal...This year is the 20th anniversary of the resumption of ocean shipping between China and the United States. On March 18, the m/v Letitia Lykes, the first vessel flying the flag of the United States made its initial call at Shanghai and received a warm welcome by the people of different cireles in Chiila. It marked a new chapter in the shipping relations between China and America.展开更多
This paper argues that, while drawing on successful international experience, China has developed its own framework of urban design. In terms of both theory and practice, it is a system that is multilayered, multi-dim...This paper argues that, while drawing on successful international experience, China has developed its own framework of urban design. In terms of both theory and practice, it is a system that is multilayered, multi-dimensional, and multi-modal which integrates urban design with statutory urban planning. Considering the twenty-fi rst century case studies of urban design practice in China, the paper outlines four urban design development trends in China, namely, conceptual urban design, urban design for the purpose of spatial restructuring and optimization, urban design aiming at heritage preservation, and green urban design that prioritizes ecological concerns. It then concludes that urban design should be viewed as neither part of urban planning, nor enlarged architectural design. Aiming at building delicate, elegant, livable, and enjoyable cities that can accommodate changes, from the past to the present and the future, urban design should be dedicated to creating unique urban spaces and forms that allow endogenous growth, as well as amiable places that show respect for human perceptions and experiences. It should also pay equal attention to both "general" and "distinctive" buildings, as well as daily living spaces and "grand urban narratives."展开更多
文摘South Asia is the most populated region of the world with several nutritional challenges. Though per capita food energy supply, child survival and life expectancy have improved, and even today large segments of the population are below the poverty line with high infant and maternal mortality rates. It is important to recognize the crucial role of nutrition throughout the life cycle from conception to old age. It is very necessary now to move from food security to nutrition security and improve the quality of foods both in macro and micronutrients in order to break the transgenerational effects of malnutrition. The key solutions to the problems should address the issue of social development, population stabilization, environmental degradation and inadequate health and nutritional services. Strategies for empowering women and actuating community participation as sustainable programmes for human development, measures to reduce underweight and stunting in children and prevention of micronutrient malnutrition across the population are required. Enhancing food and nutrition security through innovative diversified agriculture and dietary practices, prevention and control of infection, promotion of food safety and fortification of staples with appropriate attention on emerging chronic disorders are essential. Population control measures to stabilize the fertility rates, biotechnological approaches for genetically modified foods, nutrition surveillance based on assessment, analysis and action to address the logistic, technical and compliance issues with emphasis on promotion of breast feeding and complementary foods with adequate attention on the reproductive needs of adolescent girls, pregnant mothers and lactating women would eliminate low birth weight, stunting, and chronic energy deficiency in vulnerable groups. Focused studies on bioavailability of micronutrients and its enhancement, innovative horticulture interventions, fortifications, social marketing strategies would promote the intake of micronutrient and phytonutrient rich foods. In depth epidemiological research, an insight into foetal origins of adult disease and nutrition genes interaction and life style alterations will avert the emerging epidemic of chronic diet related disorders. An investment in preventing foetal malnutrition improves nutrition of women in reproductive age, infant and child nutrition and prevents the onset of chronic disease in adult life. Human resource development, IEC measures, technology transfer, operational and logistic research, building of databases, integrated, intersectoral, multidisciplinary plans and sound management information system and surveillance with net working and experience sharing in the region will help to overcome the common challenges and lay the foundation for a better scenario in these regions in the near future.
文摘Nigerian playwright Femi Osofisan lands in China GEOGRAPHICALLY and culturally,there may seem to be a huge distance between China and Africa. But in Femi Osofisan’s opinion,the two also share many similarities.Both can identify with a feudal, aristocratic past,the fight for political institutions, and the problems inherent in rapid modernization.
文摘This year is the 20th anniversary of the resumption of ocean shipping between China and the United States. On March 18, the m/v Letitia Lykes, the first vessel flying the flag of the United States made its initial call at Shanghai and received a warm welcome by the people of different cireles in Chiila. It marked a new chapter in the shipping relations between China and America.
文摘This paper argues that, while drawing on successful international experience, China has developed its own framework of urban design. In terms of both theory and practice, it is a system that is multilayered, multi-dimensional, and multi-modal which integrates urban design with statutory urban planning. Considering the twenty-fi rst century case studies of urban design practice in China, the paper outlines four urban design development trends in China, namely, conceptual urban design, urban design for the purpose of spatial restructuring and optimization, urban design aiming at heritage preservation, and green urban design that prioritizes ecological concerns. It then concludes that urban design should be viewed as neither part of urban planning, nor enlarged architectural design. Aiming at building delicate, elegant, livable, and enjoyable cities that can accommodate changes, from the past to the present and the future, urban design should be dedicated to creating unique urban spaces and forms that allow endogenous growth, as well as amiable places that show respect for human perceptions and experiences. It should also pay equal attention to both "general" and "distinctive" buildings, as well as daily living spaces and "grand urban narratives."
