As renewed international efforts are needed to curb greenhouse gas emissions, the livestock sector can contribute its part. An important emitter of greenhouse gas, it also has the potential to signifi
The 19 chapters in this collection identify the origins of financial crises, analyze lessons learned about the warning signals ahead of crises, describe the short-term economic effects of recessions a
Retooling Global Economic Governance provides a new set of ideas how to overcome the deficiencies in the ongoing process of globalization and in the existing mechanisms for global economic governance.
The Power of the Agile Business Analyst: 30 surprising ways a business analyst can add value to your Agile development team challenges whether Agile projects are truly positioned to deliver the highes
The October 2013 issue of the International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook presents the latest results from the IMF's ongoing surveillance of member nations' economic developments and policies
Information is one of your organisation’s most important resources. Keeping that information secure is therefore vital to your business. This handy pocket guide is an essential overview of two key inf
This volume draws on data from 176 countries in the areas of petroleum products, natural gas, coal, and electricity, and 22 country case studies of energy subsidy reform efforts, to review what has wo
Cleverly utilizes a fictional story to make the subject matter - implementation of a KPI management system - accessible and engaging for the reader. The events in the book are based on the author’s ow
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
In Exploding the Myths Surrounding ISO9000, Andrew W Nichols debunks many of the common misconceptions about ISO9001 and describes the many advantages it brings. Drawing on more than 25 years of hands
Primarily written by members of the IMF's Fiscal Affairs department, this collection describes and assesses innovations and reforms to public financial management (PFM) over the last 20 years. The 14
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
How IT auditors and their clients perceive each other affects the quality of their working relationships. Although most books for IT auditors acknowledge the importance of soft skills, they usually fo
This pocket guide is based on the PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition. It contains a summary of the PMBOK Guide, to provide a quick introduction as well as a structured overview of this framework for project ma
America s Ranking Among Nations is a compendium of graphic displays revealing America s position among the world s nations, on a wide array of topics ranging from economic, military and environmental
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
'IT as we know it is dead.' Forces are at work that are reshaping the very fabric of the IT organization. Driven by our own history, changing perceptions of how technology should work and newfound, bu
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
In Resilient Thinking, Phillip Wood discusses the importance of thinking laterally about potential impacts on your organisation and examines a new approach to resilience management. As you read this b
This publication discusses four specific monitoring bodies, namely the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, the European Committee for the Preventi
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
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
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
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
An official ITILR Licensed product, ITILR Foundation Essentials is a distillation of critical information - no waffle or padding - just exactly what you need to understand how to pass the ITIL Foundat
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
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
This title looks at the key frictions of encouraging IT Supply to meet Business Demand. By encouraging a pro-active approach this title suggests that IT departments can dramatically improve their prof
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
Penetration Testing: Protecting networks and systems is a preparation guide for the CPTE examination. It describes the range of techniques employed by professional pen testers, and also includes advic
Writing about climate change often falls into one of two opposite traps - predicting either calamity or apathy - both of which this book avoids. This is not a story of gloom and doom, of inevitable cl
In this easy-to-understand and timely pocket guide, Naeem Sadiq examines the practical and managerial issues an organization faces as it gears up to meet OHSAS 18001 standards of occupational health a
This collection of essays, based on this seminar, examines the circumstances of young people in eastern Europe before and after 1989 from a variety of angles: their transition to adulthood; their livi
