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  • The Role of U.S. Grantmakers in a Changing Region

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    Southern Africa Grantmakers' Affinity Group As part of an on-going series of meetings designed to promote and strengthen U.S. - Southern Africa independent sectors linkages, the Southern Africa Grantmakers Affinity Group is planning a 2-day meeting focused on defining and examining the role of grantmakers in the region in the light of remarkably changing circumstances. The meeting, entitled "", is planned for Washington DC on November 10 - 12, 1999, and will be attended by…

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    Southern Africa Grantmakers' Affinity Group: The Role of U.S. Grantmakers in a Changing Region November 10-12, 1999 Westfields Marriott, Chantilly, Virginia Introduction Southern Africa has had its share of turmoil and dramatic change. Although South Africa has over the past five years established itself as a shining example of democracy and Mozambique has transformed its economy and government shattered by nearly a decade of civil war, the situation is not as favorable throughout the region.…

  • The Role of U.S. Grantmakers in a Changing Region – Agenda

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    The Role of U.S. Grantmakers in a Changing Region The Southern Africa Grantmakers Affinity Group November 10 12, 1999 The Westfields Marriott Hotel Chantilly, Virginia AGENDA November 10 3:30pm on-goingCHECK-IN 6:00pm 8:00pmDINNER RECEPTION: Welcome & Opening Discussion Jeffersonian VI RoomTopic:"Southern Africa: Challenges and Prospects" Amb. James Joseph, U.S. Ambassador to South Africa November 11 (casual attire) 6:30am 8:30amBREAKFAST Fairfax Dining Room 1 9:00am 9:15amINTRODUCTORY REMARKS Grand Dominion VI Room 9:15am 9:40amKEYNOTE ADDRESS "The Role of…

  • 1999 Kaiser Media Fellows

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    Selected A press release announcing the 1999 Kaiser Media Fellows. Selected

  • Sex on TV:  A Biennial Report to the Kaiser Family Foundation

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    Sex on TV: A Biennial Report to the Kaiser Family Foundation This study examines both the amount and the nature of television's sexual messages, paying special attention to references to such issues as contraception, safer sex, and waiting to have sex. The study looked at 1351 programs across ten different channels, representing broadcast, public, cable, independent, and premium channels. An executive summary and chartbook are available separately as publication #1457. Report Read the latest edition…

  • The Kaiser Project on Incremental Health Reform

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    In November 1996, the Kaiser Family Foundation initiated a project to examine different strategies for expanding health insurance coverage to America's growing uninsured population. The Foundation asked two leading health policy experts with experience in Democratic and Republican leadership roles, Judith Feder and Sheila Burke, to direct the project's work in considering and evaluating the potential for, and likely impact of, alternative incremental reform options. This continuing effort has made important contributions to the public…

  • Rating the TV Ratings: One Year Out

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    This study examines whether the ratings assigned to television shows accurately reflect their content, according to the guidelines developed by the industry. The study analyzes the level and intensity of violence, sex or adult language in a show as well as the context in which it was presented. This full report is available only in print (Publication #1434). The executive summary and chartpack is available below. A companion survey of parents views on the TV…

  • Parents, Children and the Television Ratings System:  Two Kaiser Family Foundation Surveys

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    New National Surveys of Parents and Children on TV Ratings System: Half of Parents Use the New TV Ratings,But Many Say Changes Could Make Them More Helpful Parents Also Need To Know More About How the System Works Embargoed for release until 9:00 a.m. ET, Wednesday, May 27, 1998 The Report is available in Adobe Acrobat Format The Chart Pack is available in Adobe Acrobat Format Contacts:Tina Hoff/Kaiser Family Foundation (415) 854-9400, orMatt James/Kaiser Family…

  • The African Renaissance: Opportunities and Implications for the U.S. and the World

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    The Southern Africa Grantmakers' Affinity Group of the Council on Foundations and the U.S. Congressional Black Caucus cordially invite you to participate in a high-level conference under the co-chairmanship of Ambassador Andrew Young, Representative Maxine Waters, the Hon. Sir Ketumile Masire and the Hon. Nic