Agro-industries for Development
The development of competitive agro-industries is crucial for creating employment and income opportunities as well as enhancing the demand for farm products. However, in order to avoid adverse effects to vulnerable countries and people, sound poli...
Is War Necessary for Economic Growth?
Military and defence related procurement has been an important source of technology development across a broad spectrum of industries that account for an important share of United States industrial production. Changes in the structure of the defen...
Global Creative Industries
The creative industries are the subject of growing attention among policy-makers, academics, activists, artists and development specialists worldwide. This engaging book provides a global overview of developments in the creative industries, and an...
Extractive Industries and Sustainable Development
How effectively has the World Bank Group assisted its clients in enhancing the contribution of the extractive industries to sustainable development?This evaluation finds that with its global mandate and experience, comprehensive country developmen...
New Economy of the Inner City
Following the restructuring process which swept away the traditional manufacturing economy of the inner city 25 years ago, new industries are transforming these former post-industrial landscapes. These creative, technology-intensive industries inc...
New Economy of the Inner City
Following the restructuring process which swept away the traditional manufacturing economy of the inner city 25 years ago, new industries are transforming these former post-industrial landscapes. These creative, technology-intensive industries inc...
Industrial Policy and Development
In the 1990s, development policy advocated by international financial institutions was influenced by Washington Consensus thinking. This strategy, based largely on liberalization, privatization, and price-flexibility, downplayed, if not disregarde...
Food and Agro-Industrial Wastes
Food and Agro-Industrial Wastes
Assembling for Development
First published in 1989, this book focuses upon the phenomenon of export-led industrialisation fuelled by foreign investment and technology. He concentrates on Mexico, where US companies have been taking advantage of inexpensive labour to establis...
Sport for Development
Sport is increasingly regarded as a powerful tool in international development. In this comprehensive introduction to the area of 'sport-for-development', leading researcher Fred Coalter critically evaluates the strengths and weaknesses and succes...
Sport for Development
Sport is increasingly regarded as a powerful tool in international development. In this comprehensive introduction to the area of 'sport-for-development', leading researcher Fred Coalter critically evaluates the strengths and weaknesses and succes...
Contracting for Development
Development assistance, long seen as a giveaway to developing countries, is, according to Berríos' assessment, actually a giveaway to large for-profit U.S. contractors. Berríos shows that a small but influential number of contractors continue to b...
Finance for Development
Access to finance is critical in setting the course for development in emerging market economies. In this innovative study, which provides the first book-length analysis of the Latin American financial sector, Barbara Stallings and Rogerio Studart...
Agronomy for Development
Over the last decade there has been renewed interest in food security and the state of the global food system. Population growth, climate change and food price spikes have combined to focus new attention on the technologies and institutions that u...
Ideas for Development
Our world seems entangled in systems increasingly dominated by power, greed, ignorance, self-deception and denial, with spiralling inequity and injustice. Against a backdrop of climate change, failing ecosystems, poverty, crushing debt and corpora...
Desire for Development
In Desire for Development: Whiteness, Gender, and the Helping Imperative, Barbara Heron draws on poststructuralist notions of subjectivity, critical race and space theory, feminism, colonial and postcolonial studies, and travel writing to trace co...
Research for Development
Research for Development offers a comprehensive guide to commissioning, managing and undertaking research in development work. It serves both as a practical reference manual and an indispensable learning tool. Divided into three parts, the b...
Struggle for Development
The world economy is expanding rapidly despite chronic economic crises. Yet the majority of the world's population live in poverty. Why are wealth and poverty two sides of the coin of capitalist development? What can be done to overcome this destr...
Globalization for Development
Globalization and its relation to poverty reduction and development are not well understood. This book explores the ways in which globalization can overcome poverty or make it worse. The book defines the big historical trends, identifies the main ...
Learning for Development
This book takes a learning approach to development, focusing on the learning that takes place through development action - be it intentional and structured, or the outcome of different forms of engagement.
Knowledge for Development?
In 1996, the World Bank President, James Wolfensohn, declared that his organization would henceforth be
Capacity for Development
'The United Nations system was a pioneer in the field of technical cooperation, and capacity development is its central mandate. UNDP has long played an important leadership role in both, as a source of technical cooperation funds and advisory ser...
Sustainable Development in the Process Industries
The complete, hands-on guide to sustainable development Today's process industries must develop natural resources within an eco-friendly framework that balances current demand with future need. Realizing this goal necessitates global vigilance of ...
PID Control
The industrial evidence is that for many control problems, particularly those of the process industries, theProportional,Integral andDerivative(PID) controller is themaincontrol tool beingused. Forthese industrial problems, the PID control module ...
Industrial Technological Development (Routledge Revivals)
Technical innovation in industry is regarded by many people as the best way of making industry more profitable. A great deal of energy and time is being expended by businessmen and by governments discussing how best to bring about technical innova...
Technological Systems and Economic Performance: The Case of Factory Automation
In 1987 the Swedish National Board for Technical Development (STU, later becoming the Swedish National Board for Industrial and Technical Development, NUTEK) initiated a study of Sweden's Technological Systems and Future Development Potential. A c...
Agri-Food and Rural Development
The agri-food and rural development world has experienced significant changes in recent years. The evolution towards globalized and highly complex food supply systems has been accompanied by growing competition, reduced state subsidies as well as ...
TPM in Process Industries
Process industries have a particularly urgent need for collaborative equipment management systems, but until now have lacked for programs directed toward their specific needs. TPM in Process lndustries brings together top consultants from th...
TPM in Process Industries
Process industries have a particularly urgent need for collaborative equipment management systems, but until now have lacked for programs directed toward their specific needs. TPM in Process lndustries brings together top consultants from the Japa...
The Formula For Profitability, Growth And Development - For All Teams, Industries And Organizations
Leadership is very little about what you say; it is about what the people around you feel. In today's dynamic and fast-paced environment, effective leadership goes beyond traditional management; it requires a profound commitment to fostering a culture of well-being, loyalty, and engagement. This essential guide unveils the transformative strategies that successful leaders employ to cultivate high-performing teams and lasting customer relationships. At the heart of this book lies the pivotal question: How can leaders create an environment where individuals not only strive for excellence but also take ownership of their roles and contribute passionately to the collective vision? Through a blend of insightful research, practical frameworks, and reflective exercises, this book provides a clear roadmap for navigating the complexities of modern leadership. Discover the key elements of successful change management, including strategies for aligning significant decisions with cultural values, communicating shared expectations, and nurturing internal hospitality within your team. With tools like the Trust Wheel, Niclas's Traffic Light, and a comprehensive set of self-assessment questions, you will gain the insights needed to enhance your leadership skills and promote the personal development of your team members. This guide serves as more than just a manual; it is an invitation to explore the profound impact of empathetic leadership on the workplace. By prioritising well-being, fostering loyalty, and nurturing collaboration, you will not only enhance your organisation's success but also create a meaningful legacy that inspires those around you. Embark on your journey towards becoming a leader who elevates others, cultivates a thriving organisational culture, and drives sustainable growth. Leadership is not merely about what you say; it is about how you empower those around you to feel valued, engaged, and united in pursuit of a shared purpose. Unlock the potential of your leadership today and inspire a culture of excellence that resonates at every level of your organisation. "A leader does not raise their voice; they raise the level."
Nigeria
Nigeria: Tariff and Non-Tariff Policies and Impacts on Industrial Development delves into the intricate world of trade policies and their profound effects on industrial development. With a keen focus on the theory of tariff protection, this book unravels the nuanced dynamics between tariffs, non-tariff policies, and their inextricable links to industrial growth. It provides a comprehensive exploration of how tariff protection influences industrial sectors and shapes the trajectory of economies at large. Through meticulous research and compelling analysis, the author unveils the far-reaching consequences of tariff protection on domestic industries. Exploring both the advantages and drawbacks of this economic strategy, the author sheds light on the various ways in which tariffs can shape and mould industrial sectors, ultimately determining their success or stagnation. Whether you are an economist, policymaker, or enthusiast seeking a deeper understanding of trade policies'
Development of Emotions and Emotion Regulation
vii PREFACE It was 13 years ago that we met for the ?rst time at a German developmental psychology conference. One of us, Wolfgang Friedlmeier (WF), was interested in ontogenetic development from a cross-cultural perspective. He presented a study ...
Training & Development For Dummies
Develop and deliver a robust employee training and development program Training and Development For Dummies gives you the tools you need to develop a strong and effective training and development program. Covering the latest in talent development,...
Learning for Organizational Development
Learning for Organizational Development presents how to design, deliver and evaluate effective learning and development (L&D) programmes. This definitive guide to L&D's function in enhancing individual performance and organizational succes...
Evaluating Communication for Development
Evaluating Communication for Development presents a comprehensive framework for evaluating communication for development (C4D). This framework combines the latest thinking from a number of fields in new ways. It critiques dominant instrumental, ac...
Foreign Aid for Development
Foreign aid is one of the few topics in the development discourse with such an uninterrupted, yet volatile history in terms of interest and attention from academics, policymakers, and practitioners alike. Does aid work in promoting growth and redu...
Global Sport-for-Development
This book provides a critical approach to sport-for-development, acknowledging the potential of this growing field but emphasising challenges, problems and limitations - particularly if programs are not adequately planned, delivered or monitored.