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World Business Council for Sustainable Development. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a global, CEO-led organisation of more than 250 multinational companies working to accelerate the transition to a sustainable and inclusive global economy.

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bibliographer. Bibliography, as a discipline, is traditionally the academic study of books as physical, cultural objects; in this sense, it is also known as bibliology. English author and bibliographer John Carter describes bibliography as a word having two senses: one, a list of books for further study or of works consulted by an author ; the other one, applicable for collectors, is "the study of books as physical objects" and "the systematic description of books as objects".

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social worker. Social work is an academic discipline and practice-based profession concerned with meeting the basic needs of individuals, families, groups, communities, and society as a whole to enhance their individual and collective well-being. Social work practice draws from liberal arts, social science, and interdisciplinary areas such as psychology, sociology, health, political science, community development, law, and economics to engage with systems and policies, conduct assessments, develop interventions, and enhance social functioning and responsibility. The ultimate goals of social work include the improvement of people's lives, alleviation of biopsychosocial concerns, empowerment of individuals and communities, and the achievement of social reform.

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Yamuna. The Yamuna is the second-largest tributary river of the Ganges by discharge and the longest tributary in India. Originating from the Yamunotri Glacier at a height of about 4,500??m (14,800??ft) on the southwestern slopes of Bandarpunch peaks of the Lower Himalaya in Uttarakhand. It then enters Himachal Pradesh before following in to the Indo-Gangetic plains of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. It travels 1,376 kilometres (855??mi) and drains an area drainage system of 366,223 square kilometres (141,399??mi2), 40.2% of the entire Ganges Basin. It merges with the Ganges at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj, which is a site of the Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival held every 12 years.

River India Asia

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Wenyu River. The Wenyu River is a major river in the suburbs of Beijing, belonging to the Hai River basin. It originates from Badaling in the northwest of Beijing and is formed by the confluence of the Dongsha, Beisha, and Nansha rivers, eventually joining the Tonghui River in Tongzhou, to the east of Beijing. Since the Yuan Dynasty, the waterway has been artificially redirected, leading to the abandonment of its natural course downstream of Tongzhou. Since then, all its water flows into the Grand Canal, making it a crucial water source for the northern end of the canal. In modern era, the Wenyu River stretches for 47.4 kilometers and has a drainage area of 2,478 square kilometers. The upper reaches, particularly the Shahe Reservoir, provide irrigation water for the northern suburbs of Beijing.

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Bassac River. The Bassac River or H???u River is a distributary of the Tonl?? Sap and Mekong River. The river starts in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and flows southerly, crossing the border into Vietnam near Ch??u ?????c. The name Bassac comes from the Khmer prefix pa added to sak (???????????????), a Khmer word borrowed from the Sanskrit sakti (???????????????).

River Cambodia Vietnam Asia

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Pa Socheatvong. Pa Socheatvong is a Cambodian politician who was the Governor of Phnom Penh from 2013 to 2017. His appointment was confirmed on 14 April 2013 by King Norodom Sihamoni.

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choreographer. Choreography is the art of designing sequences of movements of physical bodies in which motion or form or both are specified. Choreography may also refer to the design itself. A choreographer creates choreographies through the art of choreography, a process known as choreographing. It most commonly refers to dance choreography.

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academic. person who works as a teacher or researcher at a university or other higher education institution

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Brunei River. The Brunei River is a river which flows through Brunei and empties into the Brunei Bay towards the north-east direction. The Istana Nurul Iman, the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, stands on its banks. The Brunei River is the shortest major river in Brunei. It is the major river basin within the Brunei-Muara District, the smallest but most populous district. It flows through the country's capital Bandar Seri Begawan. It is home to Kampong Ayer, the Brunei's traditional village on stilts over the river.

River Brunei

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general practitioner. A general practitioner (GP) is a doctor who specialises in general practice. GPs have distinct expertise and experience in providing whole person medical care, whilst managing the complexity, uncertainty and risk associated with the continuous care they provide. By contrast with specialist physicians, GPs do not have a specific specialist area; they can diagnose and treat many different conditions, while also determining when a patient needs to see a doctor with more specialised training in a particular area. Generally, they participate more in outpatient care as opposed to inpatient care. The term primary care physician is used in the United States.

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Raid??k River. The Raid??k River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River, and a trans-boundary river. It flows through Bhutan, India and Bangladesh.

River Bangladesh Bhutan India

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Atiqul Islam. Atiqul Islam is a Bangladeshi politician, businessman, and the former Mayor of North Dhaka. He was elected to the position in the by-election held on 28 February 2019 and took oath on 7 March. Earlier, he served as the president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) during 2013???14.

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ITU Radiocommunication Sector. The ITU Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) is one of the three sectors of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and is responsible for radio communications.

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ITU Telecommunication Development Sector. The ITU Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D) is one of the three sectors of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU); it is responsible for creating policies, regulation and providing training programs and financial strategies in developing countries.

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Hrachya Sargsyan. Hrachya Sargsyan is an Armenian politician. He was the mayor of Yerevan from 22 December 2021 to 17 March 2023. He was elected as a member of the My Step Alliance. He was elected Deputy Mayor per snap elections of Yerevan City Council on 23 September 2018 for the My Step Alliance, and was appointed deputy mayor in October 2018. Sargsyan became Mayor on 22 December 2021 when incumbent mayor Hayk Marutyan lost a no confidence vote.

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Tigran Avinyan. Tigran Avinyan is an Armenian politician and businessman currently serving as the Mayor of Yerevan. He served as Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia from 2018 to 2021 in Nikol Pashinyan's government. He is a founding member of the ruling Civil Contract Party. He was the Civil Contract Party's mayoral candidate for the Yerevan City Council election which took place on 17 September 2023. Avinyan was elected as Mayor of Yerevan on 10 October 2023.

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Hrazdan River. The Hrazdan is a major river and the second largest in Armenia. It originates at the northwest extremity of Lake Sevan and flows south through the Kotayk Province and Armenia's capital, Yerevan; the lake in turn is fed by several streams. In the Ararat plain it joins the Aras river along the border with Turkey. It joins as a left tributary the Kura river, which then flows into the Caspian Sea.

River Armenia Asia

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vice president. A vice president or vice-president, also director in British English, is an officer in government or business who is below the president in rank. It can also refer to executive vice presidents, signifying that the vice president is on the executive branch of the government, university or company. The name comes from the Latin term vice meaning "in place of" and typically serves as pro tempore to the president. In some countries, the vice president is called the deputy president. In everyday speech, the abbreviation VP is used.

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Hamdullah Nomani. Hamdullah Nomani is the mayor of Kabul since August 24, 2021, replacing Mohammad Daud Sultanzoy. He also served in the same position during the earlier Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

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Jenny Tasale Regenvanu. mayor of Port-Vila (Vanuatu)

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Matanikau River. The Matanikau River of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, is located in the northwest part of the island. During the World War II Guadalcanal campaign, several significant engagements occurred between United States and Japanese forces near the river.

River Solomon Islands

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political candidate. A candidate, or nominee, is a prospective recipient of an award or honor, or a person seeking or being considered for some kind of position. For example, one can be a candidate for membership in a group or election to an office, in which case a candidate selection occurs.

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