Mine Action in the Humanitarian Cluster System
The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) plays a crucial role in coordinating humanitarian efforts, with a focus on mine action in the global protection cluster. This involves clear responsibilities, strategic planning, and advocacy to address humanitarian needs. The IASC Reference Module for Clus
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Understanding Apache Spark: Fast, Interactive, Cluster Computing
Apache Spark, developed by Matei Zaharia and team at UC Berkeley, aims to enhance cluster computing by supporting iterative algorithms, interactive data mining, and programmability through integration with Scala. The motivation behind Spark's Resilient Distributed Datasets (RDDs) is to efficiently r
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Wood Innovation Cluster: Driving Regional Growth and Development in the Wood Industry
The Wood Innovation Cluster, established in 2018 in Skellefte municipality, brings together key stakeholders in the wood industry to foster regional growth and development. It coordinates research, development, education, and testing activities while promoting sustainable procurement. Through collab
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Nutrition Cluster Core Functions Overview
The content provides a detailed overview of the core functions of the Nutrition Cluster, focusing on objectives, core functions, group work activities, and explanations on supporting service delivery, informing strategic decision-making, and advocacy. It highlights the importance of cluster coordina
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Fiji National Cluster System for Disaster Risk Management
The Fiji National Cluster System for Disaster Risk Management emphasizes the importance of coordination in emergencies, aiming to reduce gaps and overlaps through a coherent, complementary approach. Global Cluster coordination systems have been adopted to enhance collaboration among various humanita
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Guidelines for Media Reporting on Gender-Based Violence: Roles and Functions of GBV Sub-Cluster
Comprehensive guidelines for media reporting on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) covering the roles and responsibilities of the GBV Sub-Cluster, the coordination structure, functions of the GBV Sub-Cluster, and basic concepts of GBV including different forms of violence. The document emphasizes the impor
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Inter-Cluster Coordination and Information Management in Humanitarian Emergencies
Inter-Cluster Coordination and Information Management play vital roles in humanitarian emergencies. The coordination mechanism involves regular meetings convened by the RC/HC and coordinated by OCHA, providing opportunities for clusters to collaborate on shared planning, needs assessments, and poole
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Understanding the Nutrition Cluster Activation and Core Functions
Exploring Level 3 emergencies, the process of cluster activation and deactivation, and the core functions of the Nutrition Cluster at the country level. Learn about the criteria for cluster activation, gaps in response, and the strategic approach to humanitarian system-wide emergency activation. Dis
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Nutrition Cluster Performance Monitoring (CCPM) Review Workshop Preliminary Results 2017
The Nutrition Cluster Performance Monitoring (CCPM) aims to ensure efficient coordination, identify areas for improvement, raise support awareness, and enhance transparency within the cluster. The process involves planning, conducting surveys, analysis, action planning, and monitoring. It does not m
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Transformative Agenda and Guidance for Effective Cluster Coordination
Explore the transformative agenda and guidance for cluster coordination, emphasizing the roles of UNICEF as a cluster lead agency, core cluster functions, inter-cluster coordination, and management strategies for effective humanitarian response. Key focus areas include accountability, human financin
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Overview of Cluster Bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.) - Uses, Distribution, and Classification
Cluster beans, scientifically known as Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L., are valuable leguminous crops with economic importance due to their drought tolerance and industrial applications, particularly in gum production. They are cultivated for feed, fodder, and vegetable purposes, with their seeds rich in
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Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Physical Therapy Education
This content outlines the initiatives and accomplishments of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consortium in the field of physical therapy education. The consortium aims to foster a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, promoting accessibility and opportunities for all inv
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Understanding Redis Cluster Distribution Approach
Redis Cluster offers a pragmatic approach to distribution, connecting all nodes directly with a service channel. Each node communicates using a binary protocol, optimized for bandwidth and speed. Nodes do not proxy queries, and communication involves messages like PING, PONG, and Gossip. Hash slot k
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Sub-national Nutrition Cluster Coordination Training Workshop
Welcome to the Sub-national Nutrition Cluster Coordination Training Workshop aimed at sharing key concepts, tools, and approaches for effective coordination of nutrition in emergencies. This training prepares participants for working in Nutrition Cluster/Sector Coordination, promoting dialogue and s
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Understanding Nutrition Cluster Structures and Roles
Learn about the structures and roles within Nutrition Clusters at different levels, including the responsibilities of key actors such as the Cluster Coordinator, Information Manager, Strategic Advisory Group, and Technical Working Groups. Explore the involvement of governmental and non-governmental
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Review of South Sudan Nutrition Cluster Performance Monitoring Workshop
Preliminary results from the South Sudan Nutrition Cluster Performance Monitoring (CCPM) Review Workshop held in Juba, Republic of South Sudan on 24th January 2018. The workshop aimed to ensure efficient coordination, identify areas for improvement, raise awareness of support needed, and strengthen
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National Shelter and Non-Food Items Cluster for Iraq - Summary and Data Overview
The National Shelter and Non-Food Items Cluster meeting in Iraq on Wednesday, 24th September 2014 discussed various important agenda items including updates on the SRP process, strategic objectives, overview of cluster projects, types of assistance provided, and targeting vulnerable groups. A total
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EURO-LABS Consortium: Advancing Nuclear and Particle Physics Research Infrastructures in Europe
EURO-LABS, a consortium of 39 Research Infrastructures across Europe, focuses on Nuclear Physics and High Energy Physics to advance frontier knowledge. The project was approved under the Horizon Europe call, evaluating various aspects of Research Infrastructure services. The consortium spans twelve
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Understanding the Significance of Matariki Cluster in Aotearoa
Matariki, the cluster of stars, holds cultural importance in Aotearoa during this time of the year. As the tohunga, recognizing these seven stars and understanding the various ways to organize and locate Matariki is essential. It rises just before dawn, and identifying it involves looking for specif
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Automotive Communication Consortium Presentation on ITS Standards Collaboration
CAR.2.CAR Communication Consortium, led by Niels Peter Skov Andersen, focuses on advancing Vehicle2X deployment and creating open European standards for Car2Car communication. The consortium's mission includes establishing guidelines, realistic deployment strategies, and harmonization of communicati
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FY25 Title III Consortium Packet Overview
FY25 Title III Consortium Packet provides information on English Language Proficiency allocations, consortium formation, grant management, board approval requirements, and responsibilities of the lead fiscal agent. English Learner counts determine funding eligibility, with consortiums formed to reac
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Dutch Flower Cluster Competitiveness Analysis
Analyze the Dutch flower cluster's competitiveness through questions on its structure, sustainability, internationalization, and challenges. The report must focus on the reasons behind the cluster's success, its connections to global flower clusters, and recommendations for key stakeholders.
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Enhancing Education Through Collaborative Programs: MiRIS Consortium
MiRIS Consortium, formerly known as the EPiC Consortium, is a collaborative initiative involving multiple colleges to offer high-quality advanced modality programs. By sharing faculty, courses, and students, MiRIS aims to address the high cost and low enrollment challenges faced by individual colleg
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Understanding K-means Clustering for Image Segmentation
Dive into the world of K-means clustering for pixel-wise image segmentation in the RGB color space. Learn the steps involved, from making copies of the original image to initializing cluster centers and finding the closest cluster for each pixel based on color distances. Explore different seeding me
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The EUCLID Consortium - Mapping the Geometry of the Universe
The EUCLID Consortium presented their mission at a conference in Beijing, PR China in March 2017. The consortium outlined the science case, mission requirements, technical challenges, and detailed plans for their telescope, focusing on galaxy shape measurement, redshifts, spectroscopy, and photometr
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Nutrition Cluster Partnership Essentials
Discover the minimum commitments for engaging in the Nutrition Cluster, learn about partnership principles, and understand how these guide collaborative efforts within the cluster. Explore partner commitments, principles of partnership, and engage in an exercise to apply these concepts practically.
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Overview of Draft Risk Evaluation for Cyclic Aliphatic Bromide Cluster (HBCD)
The overview discusses the draft risk evaluation of the Cyclic Aliphatic Bromide Cluster (HBCD) conducted by Eva M. Wong, Ph.D., from the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It covers sections on exposure, hazards, risk characterization, risk determinatio
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Analysis of Cold Fronts and Metal Distribution in Cluster A496
In a detailed study using XMM-Newton observations, the metal distribution and correlation with cold fronts in cluster A496 were analyzed. Cold fronts induced by minor mergers and sloshing mechanisms were investigated, revealing discontinuities and temperature variations indicative of cold fronts. Mu
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Exploring the Social Change & Campaigning Learning Cluster
This slide deck explores the Social Change & Campaigning Learning Cluster conducted by the Sheila McKechnie Foundation. It delves into the aims of the cluster, participants, new skills acquired, and next steps. The learning clusters were designed to go beyond one-day events, providing residents with
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Understanding Cluster Coordination Performance Monitoring (CCPM)
The Cluster Coordination Performance Monitoring (CCPM) is a self-assessment tool that helps evaluate cluster performance against core functions and Accountability to Affected Populations. It aims to improve coordination and accountability within clusters, developed by the IASC Sub-Working Group. Mon
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LGAD Consortium for EIC: Advancing Detector Technologies
The LGAD Consortium aims to foster the development of detector technologies based on LGAD sensors for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) and future projects. By creating a collaborative effort, sharing expertise, and bringing together those interested in LGAD-based detectors, the consortium seeks to ad
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The Learning Consortium for the Creative Economy Webinar Summary
The webinar on The Learning Consortium for the Creative Economy discussed key topics such as agenda details, presenters' backgrounds, poll results, and insights on the Creative Economy and its importance. Participants engaged in discussions on topics like the Recap on the Creative Economy, Scaling o
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Horry County HOME Consortium: Funding and Eligible Activities Overview
The Horry County HOME Consortium receives annual funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's HOME Program. Established in 2017, the consortium includes Horry County, Georgetown County, and Williamsburg County, among other municipalities. Funding limitations, allocation detail
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eLISA Consortium Progress Meeting at Université Paris Diderot
The eLISA Consortium Progress Meeting held at Université Paris Diderot covered various topics including updates from the consortium, actions taken by ESA regarding data analysis, reports on LISAPathfinder and more. The meeting continued with joint working group sessions and concluded with discussio
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Nutrition Cluster Core Functions and Activation Strategies
The Nutrition Cluster aims to support service delivery, inform strategic decision-making, and plan and implement cluster strategies to address the needs and priorities of affected populations. Core functions include supporting service delivery, advocacy, capacity-building, and monitoring and evaluat
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19th Annual Meeting of the Rice University Consortium on Processes in Porous Media
The 19th Annual Meeting of the Rice University Consortium on Processes in Porous Media held on April 22, 2015, brought together a prestigious group of consortium members, faculty, collaborators, staff, visiting scientists, post-docs, Ph.D. students, undergraduate students, and distinguished Ph.D. gr
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Event Consortium Management Guidelines
This comprehensive guide outlines the management procedures for the Event Consortium, including reservation protocols, check-out processes, web resources, and important details for organizing events. From reserving event spaces to handling equipment check-outs, the guidelines cover various aspects t
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Updates to CLUSTER Consortium Regulations and Statutes
This document outlines the proposed changes to the internal regulations and statutes of the CLUSTER Consortium. It includes amendments such as removing the concept of departments, combining task forces and workgroups, revising the auditing process, updating membership requirements, and adjusting fee
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Extending IHEP's HTC Cluster Using dHTC
IHEP is extending its HTC cluster to accommodate the data processing needs of over 15 experiments in the field of high energy physics. The motivation behind this expansion includes the need for more resources, existing data processing limitations, and user preferences for local analysis. The cluster
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Overview of the INDIGO-DataCloud Consortium
The INDIGO-DataCloud Consortium, comprising 26 partners from 11 countries, aims to link and harmonize the perspectives of advanced users, computing centers, and end-users in utilizing and developing cloud computing services. The Consortium showcases a diverse range of expertise and geographical spre
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