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Peacebuilding, Conflict and Community Development

Author : John Eversley

Publisher : Policy Press

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 10,21 MB

Release : 2023-01-10

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1447359348

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How do local communities effectively build peace and reconciliation before, during and after open violence? This trailblazing book gives practical examples, from the Global North, the former Soviet bloc and Global South, on communities addressing conflict in divided and contested societies. The book draws on a range of critical perspectives and practitioner analyses. The diverse case studies demonstrate the considerable knowledge, skills, commitment, courage and relationships within local communities that a critical community development approach can support and encourage. Concluding with activists' perspectives on working with the challenges of violence, the book offers insights for both an understanding of the root causes of conflict and for bottom-up peacebuilding.



Social analysis for inclusive agrifood investments

Author : Christensen, I.

Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.

Page : 126 pages

File Size : 16,30 MB

Release : 2023-12-12

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 9251379475

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More than a decade has passed since the publication of the series entitled Social Analysis of Agriculture and Rural Investment Projects, which comprises three complementary manuals – the Manager’s, Practitioner’s and Field guides. During this time, conflict, climate change and economic downturns have been driving up poverty, hunger, and socioeconomic inequalities, reducing the resilience of agrifood systems. In response, the FAO Investment Centre has updated the Social Analysis guides to address the evolving and volatile rural transformation context, providing programme managers, practitioners and field workers with a set of enhanced tools for the design, implementation and evaluation of inclusive investments in agrifood systems. Today’s investments must prioritize more demand-driven, people-centred, culturally sensitive and locally owned sustainable approaches, with increased attention to reducing gender and other inequalities. Operationalizing these principles contributes to FAO’s and financing agencies’ objectives of ending poverty, improving food security and nutrition, and reducing inequalities. The goal of the updated guides is to support investments that contribute to inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, aligned with the outcomes of the UN Food Systems Summit, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the core principle of leaving no one behind. This publication is part of the Investment Toolkits series under the FAO Investment Centre's Knowledge for Investment (K4I) series. The contents of this publication have been developed into three e-learning courses, which are accessible for free through the FAO E-learning Academy.



Conflicts in the Middle East and Africa

Author : Moosa Elayah

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Page : 191 pages

File Size : 35,69 MB

Release : 2024-03-21

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1003854796

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This book explores the multifaceted dynamics between state and non-state actors in public policy during and after conflict in the Middle East and Africa. It offers case studies and policy-relevant ideas for conflict-affected areas to move forward in a more sustainable manner. Following the Arab Spring revolutions, civil wars have plagued the Middle East and North Africa region, along with other countries in Africa. The task of rebuilding peace and institutionalizing stability in conflict-affected countries or fragile states emerging from conflict is a daunting, uncertain, and context-specific task. Yet, focusing on understanding conflicts in the Middle East and Africa offers an important view of the role of non-state actors during conflicts. These regions feature the highest numbers of inter- and intra-state conflicts, and the governments are more often contested than in the rest of the world. The volume proposes different cases addressing the fundamental challenge of inclusion and cohesion of nonstate actors during conflicts. By providing a comprehensive exploration of diverse perspectives, it empowers readers to engage with the pressing issues facing these regions. This is a useful resource for students and researchers in public policy and governance studies, development studies and NGOs, and Middle East and African Studies.



Revisiting Africa’s Flagship Universities Local, National and International Dynamics

Author : James Ransom

Publisher : African Books Collective

Page : 126 pages

File Size : 14,69 MB

Release : 2024-10-04

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1928502989

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Revisiting Africa's Flagship Universities: National, International, and Local Dynamics offers a compelling exploration of Africa's large, public higher education institutions. The book delves into the evolving roles of these universities, examining how they navigate their responsibilities at national, international and local levels. The book uncovers the tensions between global aspirations, national relevance and local realities. In doing so, this insightful work sheds light on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by African flagship universities, revealing their potential as forces for local, national and international collaboration and development. Revisiting Africa's Flagship Universities provides rigorous evidence on the relevance of higher education at the local and national level, and the interrelation between these and the burgeoning international roles of universities. This book makes for important reading for university staff, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of higher education in Africa.



IC2RSE 2019

Author : Sriadhi

Publisher : European Alliance for Innovation

Page : 635 pages

File Size : 22,84 MB

Release : 2019-12-04

Category : Education

ISBN : 1631902377

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As an annual event, The 3rd International Conference Community Research and Service Engagements (IC2RSE) 2019 continued the agenda to bring together researcher, academics, experts and professionals in examining selected theme by applying multidisciplinary approaches. In 2019, this event will be held in 4 December at Florida-Maryland Room, JW Marriot Hotel. The conference from any kind of stakeholders related with Education, Information Technology, Mathematics and Social Related Studies. Each contributed paper was refereed before being accepted for publication. The double-blind peer reviewed was used in the paper selection.



Foundations of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Author : Martin J. Alperen

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 390 pages

File Size : 29,91 MB

Release : 2024-01-31

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1394191596

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Complete guide to understanding homeland security law, with an extensive index and with exhaustive references and related links throughout The newly revised and updated Third Edition of Foundations of Homeland Security and Emergency Management enables readers to develop a conceptual understanding of the legal foundations of homeland security and emergency management (HSEM) by presenting the primary source law and policy documents we have established to address "all hazards," both terrorism and natural disasters. The book demonstrates that HSEM involves many specialties and that it must be viewed expansively and in the long-term. The Third Edition has more sources than previous editions and is streamlined with fewer long quotations. It highlights only those portions of the various documents and statutes necessary to provide the reader an understanding of what the law is designed to accomplish. Foundations of Homeland Security and Emergency Management includes information on: WMD, now expanded to include Pandemic Laws Political extremism, domestic threats, Posse Comitatus Act, and Insurrection Act Space Law, comparative Drone Law with Japan, HSEM in Puerto Rico Homeland Security Legal Architecture before 9/11 Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues in Homeland Security Critical Infrastructure Protection, Resiliency, and Culture of Preparedness With its accessible format, plethora of primary source documentation, and comprehensive coverage of the subject, this book is an essential resource for professionals and advanced students in law enforcement, national and homeland security, emergency management, intelligence, and critical infrastructure protection.



Proceedings of the First Jakarta International Conference on Multidisciplinary Studies Towards Creative Industries, JICOMS 2022, 16 November 2022, Jakarta, Indonesia

Author : Handika Dany Rahmayanti

Publisher : European Alliance for Innovation

Page : 865 pages

File Size : 46,83 MB

Release : 2022-12-21

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1631903748

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This book is the proceeding of the International Conference Jakarta International on Multidisciplinary Studies towards Creative Industries (JICOMS 2022) that was successfully held on 16 November 2022 using an hybrid platform. The conference was Encouraging the creative industry as the alternative of a global economic backbone, the First Jakarta International on Multidisciplinary Studies towards Creative Industries (JICOMS) 2022 is hosted by Center for Research and Community Service, Politeknik Negeri Media Kreatif (Polimedia). The technical program of JICOMS 2022 consisted of 52 full papers, including 4 invited papers in oral presentation sessions at the main conference tracks. We have invited prominent speakers with expertise in the field of multidisciplinary studies. The keynote speakers was presented by Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, B.B.A., M.B.A. as Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia and Benny Bandanadjaja as Deputation from Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of Indonesia). The invited talk was presented Prof. Daniel Punday from Mississipi State University, USA; Prof. Yuh Wen Chen from Da-Yeh University, Taiwan; Ruanni Tupas, Ph.D from University College London, UK and Indra Kesuma Nasution, P.hD from ANC Japan Co, LTd Japan). This conference will give an excellent discussion and a future insight for developing our community. Taking Collaboration of Cross-Disciplinary Research to Develop Creative Industries as its theme, the forum welcomes academia, professionals, researchers, practitioners, students, and civil society organization representatives to share ideas and current studies in the fields of sciences and social sciences. By this improvement we can increase our economic growth to compete in global arena which starts moving to society 5.0. To support above theme, JICOMS 2022 should be related to Creative Industries with sub theme Learning Technology; Publishing Technology; Tourism & Creative Economics; Humanities & Applied Linguistic; Advertising & Marketing; Film, Media and Communication; Game and Aplication Design; Applied Engineering; Computing Technology; Pulp & Paper Technologies; Printing process and applications and Applied Physics & Chemistry. This conference has multidisciplinary topic, it gives opportunity to make a global collaboration between academician, industry and public government. We also expect that the future JICOMS conference will be as successful and stimulating, as indicated by the contributions presented in this volume.



The Social Consequences of Climate Change

Author : Şuay Nİlhan Açıkalın

Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing

Page : 225 pages

File Size : 12,47 MB

Release : 2024-11-14

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1837976775

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Book Description

Investigating current scientific knowledge about climate change in public and policy discussions, as well as the connections between social, economic, and political discourse, this is a rich collection of reflections for how best to respond to a world of increasing climate extremes.



Addressing food system transformation, food security, and deforestation in Indonesia: Challenges and opportunities

Author : Olivetti, Elsa B.

Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 31,1 MB

Release : 2024-08-05

Category : Political Science

ISBN :

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This study identifies food system interventions with high transformational potential for Indonesia by utilizing the MIRAGRODEP a multi-region, multisector computable general equilibrium model to analyze policy scenarios. Our findings reveal a range of economic, social, and environmental impacts. Initiatives such as social safety nets and food stamps can enhance affordability, while repurposing farm subsidies can improve socio-economic sustainability. Comprehensive policy packages that include social safety nets, repurposing agricultural supports, environmental regulation and investment in sustainable production, can lead to substantial GDP growth, poverty reduction, and dietary enhancements. However, each intervention presents distinct trade-offs between economic gains and environmental implications. This analysis underscores the need for a holistic policy approach when trying to achieve multiple sustainability goals. Implementing a blend of policies designed to promote environmental, social, and economic sustainability simultaneously could drive Indonesia towards a sustainable and resilient food system, addressing the complex interplay between economic development, environmental conservation, and improved nutrition.



Eurasian Business and Economics Perspectives

Author : Mehmet Huseyin Bilgin

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 391 pages

File Size : 47,36 MB

Release : 2022-11-26

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 3031155319

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EBES conferences have been intellectual hub for academic discussion in economics, finance, and business fields and provide network opportunities for participants to make long lasting academic cooperation. This is the 24th volume of the Eurasian Studies in Business and Economics (EBES’s official proceeding series) which includes selected papers from the 37th EBES Conference – Berlin. The conference was jointly organized with the GLO (Global Labour Organization, a global, independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization based in Germany) with the support of the Istanbul Economic Research Association and in collaboration with the FOM University of Applied Sciences (Germany). Due to COVID-19, the conference presentation mode was virtual. In the conference, 177 papers by 379 colleagues from 54 countries were presented. Both theoretical and empirical papers in this volume cover diverse areas of business, economics, and finance from many different regions. Therefore, it provides a great opportunity to colleagues, professionals, and students to catch up with the most recent studies in different fields and empirical findings on many countries and regions.