Sentences with phrase «development policy book»
Brill Nijhoff contributes nearly 160 journals and ebooks, mainly in the area of law, including the International Development Policy book series and the not - for profit Journal of Interrupted Studies.
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It occurs to me that, despite the unprecedented flood of writings of all sorts — books, blog - posts, newspaper op - eds, and academic journal articles — addressing just about every monetary policy development during and since the 2008 financial crisis, relatively few attempts have been made to step back...
Perhaps best known for his text on the sociology of religion, The Sacred Canopy, Berger has also shown a keen interest in issues of development and public policy and in the nature of religious belief in the modern world, as evident in A Far Glory: The Question of Faith in an Age of Credulity (1992) and in his most recent book, Redeeming Laughter: The Comic Dimension of Human Experience.
Mr Tough's book is one of many in recent years to argue that education policy in rich countries has emphasised academic skills while neglecting emotional and psychological development.
«Reclaiming Childhood: Freedom and Play in an Age of Fear is not only an important book, it is groundbreaking... This entire straight - talking book is worthwhile and a must read for anyone concerned with child development and social policy... We should be grateful that there are still psychologists around like Helene Guldberg who have not confused political laws with the laws of nature and can inform us what kids truly need for healthy psychological development.
In a related development, chief inspector of prisons Nick Hardwick said the book ban policy was a result of ministers trying to control prison policy from the centre.
Last week, Professor Rehman Sobhan, Chairman of the Center for Policy Dialogue in Dhaka, Bangladesh, visited the UN Development Programme in New York City to discuss his most recent book.
In his policy book outlining his urban agenda, Cuomo touted his settlement with manufacturer Smith & Wesson while he was secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Clinton administration.
Conveners at NAS's Second Convocation on Enhancing the Postdoctoral Experience for Scientists and Engineers were officially charged with evaluating developments since the publication 4 years ago of the landmark book by the Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (COSEPUP) that examined the postdoc situation and recommended improvements.
Designed to help transform Ph.D. s into «citizen - scholars» whose broad knowledge is applicable outside of academia, Texas's Professional Development Program (PDP) teaches practical skills, including how to write articles, grant applications, and book proposals; craft public policies; and work in consulting.
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Yoshikawa's book, Toward Positive Youth Development Transforming Schools and Community Programs, was also honored recently by being named the 2010 recipient of the Social Policy Edited Book Award presented by the Society for Research in Adolescebook, Toward Positive Youth Development Transforming Schools and Community Programs, was also honored recently by being named the 2010 recipient of the Social Policy Edited Book Award presented by the Society for Research in AdolesceBook Award presented by the Society for Research in Adolescence.
I won't forget the book's emotional grip, but equally influential to my intellectual development was the policy and political back story that explained how the boys» toxic surroundings came to be.
Dr. Noguera has published over 200 research and scholarly articles, monographs, research reports, and editorials on topics such as urban school reform, education policy, conditions that promote student achievement, the role of education in community development, youth violence, and race and ethnic relations in American society as well as the author of several books.
The book begins with the key theories underlying higher education accountability policies and practices in Chapter 1 before moving to the historical development of accountability in the United States prior to the passage of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in Chapter 2.
The book will be a valuable source for development scholars and students, actors that design public policies, and for...
In particular, the book will help the reader to discover underlying principles for the planning of future cities and peri-urban regions in relation to: (i) Balanced urban development policies and institutions for future cities; (ii) Understanding the effects of land use change, population increase, and water demand on the liveability of cities; (iii) Long - term pl...
In addition, I've published books, written and co-written book chapters and articles on student loan law, and I've been interviewed by major news outlets in Massachusetts, New York, and beyond on the latest developments in student loan policy.
Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation has revised the schedules along with booking and cancellation policy for its luxury tourist train service Royal Rajasthan on Wheels which will valid from journeys beginning September 2011.
The book is a «must read» for all involved in research, policy development, planning and implementation on urban agriculture.
Bill McKibben, 350.org founder Naomi Klein, activist and author of the book This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate 99 posse, Italian hip hop / reggae band Caparezza Florent Compain, President of Les Amis de la Terre France Mark Fodor, Director, CEE Bankwatch Network Johan Frijns, Director, BankTrack Elena Gerebizza, Re: Common Sebastien Godinot, Economist, WWF European Policy Office Rafael Gonzalez, Dakota / Puerto Rican Water Protector James Hansen, Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director, Food & Water Watch Rachel Heaton, Mazaska Talks co-founder and Muckleshoot Tribal member / Duwamish descendant Danielle Hirsch, Director, Both ENDS Ziva Kavka Gobbo, Chairperson, Focus Association for Sustainable Development Jeremy Leggett, Founder and Chair, SolarAid; Founder and Director, Solarcentury Simon Lewis, Professor of Global Change Science, UCL Lo Stato Sociale Erri De Luca, Italian novelist, translator and poet Olivier de Marcellus, Coordinator, Climat Justice Sociale
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Dr Nafeez Ahmed is executive director of the Institute for Policy Research & Development and author of A User's Guide to the Crisis of Civilisation: And How to Save It among other books.
In his review of my book Science as a Contact Sport — a personal retrospective account of the development of climate science and policy covering 40 years — Roger Pielke Jr misrepresents my position on advocacy (Nature 464, 352 — 353; 2010).
note 43, and Global Wind Energy Council, Global Wind 2006 Report (Brussels: 2007), p. 4, with capacity factor from National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Power Technologies Energy Data Book (Oak Ridge, TN: DOE, August 2006); Flemming Hansen, «Denmark to Increase Wind Power to 50 % by 2025, Mostly Offshore,» Renewable Energy Access, 5 December 2006; Global Wind Energy Council, «Global Wind Energy Markets Continue to Boom - 2006 Another Record Year,» press release (Brussels: 2 February 2007), with European per person consumption from European Wind Energy Association, «Wind Power on Course to Become Major European Energy Source by the End of the Decade,» press release (Brussels: 22 November 2004); China water heaters calculated from Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century, Renewables Global Status Report, 2006 Update (Washington, DC: Worldwatch Institute, 2006), p. 21, and from Bingham Kennedy, Jr., Dissecting China's 2000 Census (Washington, DC: Population Reference Bureau, June 2001); Iceland National Energy Authority and Ministries of Industry and Commerce, Geothermal Development and Research in Iceland (Reykjavik, Iceland: April 2006), p. 16.
• Develop and implement policies for the parking lot • Issue parking permits and devise appropriate procedures for distribution of the same • Organize parking registration activities • Collect, count and record the parking fee • Supervise, train and evaluate subordinate employees • Guide and educate the campus community regarding parking procedures and SOPs • Identify and report any suspicious vehicle • Issue and submit periodic parking lot reports to the higher management • Devise and recommend ways to enhance the effectiveness of parking procedures to ensure maximum customer facilitation • Carryout paper work for long term parking requests and issue relevant permit if applicable • Inspect the parking lot physically and ensure proper physical conditions are available for parking • Ensure consumer and vehicle security in the parking lot • Operate parking lot equipment, drive through gates and car lifters appropriately as and when required • Respond to public inquiries and provide relevant information regarding parking protocols • Monitor CCTV footage and report any suspicious activity • Regularly update the members» vehicle data and stamp their permits • Oversee parking lot operations, revenue collection and ticketing procedures • Ensure proper book keeping procedures are being carried out • Conduct minor maintenance of parking lot equipment • Promote and demonstrate high standards of customer service • Issue permits to vendors and other visitors after complete validation of their personal data • Oversee flagging and validation code issuance • Organize training sessions for development and grooming of the team • Assign duties to the parking lot employees and evaluate their performance • Serve as point of contact for parking lot procedures, maintenance and permissions • Allocate separate space for visitors, special guests and handicapped individuals • Manage parking lot budget and meet the maintenance requirements within allocated amount • Devise a proper one way route within the parking area and display informative direction boards to implement the same • Oversee the cleanliness of the parking lot and keep it snow free during winters to facilitate smooth drive in and drive out • Procure and install parking signs and meters etc. • Maintain vehicle owner's data on whose IDs the permits have been issued • Record all drive ins and drive outs with timings in the computerized log system
Logistics Director — Duties & Responsibilities Oversee daily operations, logistics, inventory and property valued at more than $ 100 million Train, direct, and review large staffs ensuring they adhere to proper policies and procedures Determine schedules, workflow, and project estimates resulting in timely and effective operations Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Utilize Property Book Unit Enhanced (PBUE), Storage Inventory Management System (SIMS), Fleet Management System (FLMS), Force and Asset Search (FAAST), and International Merchant Purchasing Authorization Card (IMAC) and other inventory management and logistics tools Coordinate shipping and receiving resulting in timely and on budget operations Serve as technical advisor to junior and senior team members Build and strengthen professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and partner agencies Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Investigate internal conflicts, production errors, and other issues and determine remedial measures Create and implement staff development programs enhancing team skill sets Consistently promoted due to excellence in management and dedication to company mission Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity
Core Competencies Administrative Management • Daily Operations Management • Communication • Client Relations Reporting • Data Entry • Counselling • Frontend Operations • Telephone Assistance • Book Keeping • Training & Development • Policies & Procedures • Scheduling & Planning
The guide includes more than 1,000 titles covering the following topics: adoption policy and practice; adoptive family development; tools for helping with challenging adoptions; adoption books for kids; books for adoption workers.
«Employing a family and cultural lens, this book presents a frameworkfor understanding children's social and emotional development and provides a variety of practical policies to encourage healthy overall growth.»
Woodbridge is the author or coauthor of numerous articles, book chapters, monographs, and presentations on the efficacy of student behavioral interventions; implementation and evaluation of systems of care for children with emotional and behavioral disorders and their families; participatory research practices and implementation science; inclusion of children with severe emotional and behavioral disturbances; and the use of evaluation data for program improvement and policy development.
Weicher is the author of dozens of books and papers on housing policy and headed the Policy Development and Research Division of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under Secretary Jack Kemp in the previous Bush administrpolicy and headed the Policy Development and Research Division of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under Secretary Jack Kemp in the previous Bush administrPolicy Development and Research Division of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under Secretary Jack Kemp in the previous Bush administration.