Directing the Agile Organisation uses a combination of first-hand research and in-depth case studies to offer a fresh approach to business management, applying Agile processes pioneered in the IT and
"UNICEF's 2009 report Tracking Progress on Child and Maternal Nutrition drew attention to the impact of high levels of undernutrition on child survival, growth and development and their social and eco
This volume is based on reports produced by staff of the International Monetary Fund's Research Department for the Group of Twenty (G20) and the Mutual Assessment Process. It evaluates economic imbala
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This practical guide to the ISO22301 business continuity management system standard shows you how to develop and implement a business continuity management (BCM) and disaster recovery plan; ensuring y
This volume collects seven papers on German economic policy and prospects written by staff members of the International Monetary Fund in consultation with German authorities. Topics include historical
The Survey of Economic and Social Development in the ESCWA Region 2011-2012 assesses the most recent economic and social developments in the ESCWA region, using the data that became available by the 2
ITIL Lifecycle Essentials covers all of the vital material required for the entry-level ITIL Foundation Certificate, which gives candidates a comprehensive overview of the key elements, concepts and t
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As organizations seek to boost revenue, cut costs and increase efficiency, they increasingly look to IT as a strategic partner in achieving these objectives. Ten Steps to ITSM Success helps IT to prep
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The Minerals Yearbook is an annual publication that reviews the mineral and material industries of the United States and foreign countries. The Yearbook contains statistical data on materials and mine
Many SAP projects use waterfall methodologies, but these often run into budgeting and scheduling problems. In this unique book, Sean Robson presents ways of improving SAP implementations and offers pr
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The IEA's 2012 review of Australia's energy policies and programmes finds that Australia enjoys the benefit of abundant and diverse energy resources; it is the worlds ninth-largest energy producer and
This title explains strategies and techniques to guide IT managers as they implement cutting edge solutions for their business needs. Based on practical experience and real-life models, the author cov
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In the years following the global financial crisis, many low-income countries experienced rapid recovery and strong economic growth. However, many are now facing enormous difficulties because of rapid
The 50th anniversary of the European Social Charter offers the opportunity to draw up a comprehensive and informative summary of one of the Council of Europe's fundamental treaties. This complete yet
Each volume in this series contains the case abstracts and opinions proffered by the court within a given time period. Cases in each volume are listed in the prefatory table.
ISO/IEC 20000 is an important international standard for IT service providers. Implementation and certification will improve your business processes and practices and will reassure your customers that
This publication from the International Monetary Fund presents analysis and projections of economic developments and policies around the world conducted by the IMF's various area departments together
This volume from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) provides policy makers with practical guidelines for the design and implementation of climate change mitigation policies, illustrating that fisca
The economies of China and of the Latin America and the Caribbean region are the current global growth poles and, over the coming years, will grow twice or three times as quickly as the industrialised
Considered one of the Government's premier source of career information, the Handbook profiles hundreds of occupations and dozens of industries, respectively. This publication provides comprehensive,
In 2010 the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) proposed a comprehensive development strategy entitled "Time for equality: closing gaps, opening trails". This edition of So
Produced largely through the efforts of people associated with the Africa Department of the International Monetary Fund, this publication reviews issues of oil and economic management in the CEMAC (Ec
Emerging Europe was particularly hard hit by the global financial crisis, but a concerted effort by local policymakers and the international community staved off impending financial meltdown and laid
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This book and its predecessors have become the industry classic guide on the topic of ITIL. Over the years this authoritative guide has earned its place on the bookshelves and in the briefcases of ind
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This report describes the current economic situation in Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic (CAPDR) countries. Part 1 deals with major economic developments in CAPDR countries before 2
Produced by the United Nations Secretariat's Department of Economic and Social Affairs, this annual report is their "flagship publication" on major social and economic development issues; dedicated fo
This report prepared by an International Monetary Fund staff team addresses the risks faced by low-income countries in the event of a global growth downturn and additional global commodity price impac
Since the early 2000s numerous external scenarios and drivers have added significant pressures upon the IT organizations. Among many, these include: Regulatory compliance: data privacy requirements an
Many people in Europe are stigmatized because of their sexual orientation or gender identity and cannot fully enjoy their universal human rights. Some of them are victims of violence, others have fled
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