This publication capitalizes on the experience of scientists from the North Africa and Near East countries, in collaboration with experts from around the world, specialized in the different aspects of
Important changes to the EIC and EICR forms make Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing a priority for all those carrying out inspection and testing on electrical installations.Amendment 3 publ
This book reviews and brings this standard up-to-date with Amendments 1, 2 and 3 of BS 7671:2008. A definitive guide to safely installing electric vehicle charging equipment, it is endorsed by governm
The Working Group participants expressed their commitment to individually and collectively take measures and actions to further improve management and conservation of the Queen Conch resource in the W
Dengue and dengue hemorrhagic fever is the most important arboviral disease of humans today. Over 2.5 billion people are at risk from infection; each year there are 50 to 100 million cases of dengue f
This program is focused on the development of appropriate technologies for countries which are extremely agrobiodiverse but have limited economic resources. Its function is to develop and transfer tec
A compilation of statistical data on basic forest products for all countries and territories of the world. It contains series of annual data on the volume of production and the volume and value of tra
This report synthesizes the status of sanitation for the South-East and East-Asia countries following the 3rd Asia Ministerial Conference on Sanitation and Hygiene meeting. It provides more insights o
If there is a key trend in our time, it is that of the progress of science and technology. This trend has become a steamroller, whatever the vagaries of history and economic conditions. It is enterpri
This provocative thought-piece from world leader in corporate responsibility Philippe de Woot suggests that an evolution of the system is possible, but it requires a more radical approach. It is only
The case studies in this book explore both the opportunities and pitfalls entrepreneurs face in targeting sustainability issues and how their values and core assumptions impact their business strategi
These guidelines seek to provide advice to national authorities on strategies to strengthen food control systems to protect public health, prevent fraud and deception, avoid food adulteration and faci
* Case studies and research on how organizations are working to alleviate local and global poverty* Provides conceptual and research rationales for why management education must address the issue of p
Technology has played an important role in creating the problems that we now face; but it will also play an important role in solving them. But this does not mean the technological fix will be easy. T
This collection of ten fictional short stories invites the reader inside the consulting room, right to the heart of the therapeutic encounter, to witness what goes on between a therapist and his clien
* Profiles firms at the forefront of corporate diplomacy* Explores a fundamental challenge faced by managers of multinational corporations* Presents new tools to help develop smarter corporate strateg
Written by a survivor of mind control and ritual abuse who is also a therapist, this memoir exposes the existence and practices of organized criminal groups who abuse children, helps survivors of thos
* The first textbook to focus on social value creation* Includes case studies on new types of leaders who can drive both social value creation and financial profits simultaneously* Introduces a new le
* The first textbook to focus on social value creation* Includes case studies on new types of leaders who can drive both social value creation and financial profits simultaneously* Introduces a new le
Sustainability holds the promise of an exciting new approach to business – one in which business goals are aligned with social and environmental goals. Multinational corporations are recognizing that
Sir Mark Moody-Stuart is as qualified as anyone on the planet to discuss the realities, dilemmas and lessons to be learnt from the last 20 years of corporate engagement with sustainability, ethics and
This book presents an exploratory journey into the relationship between fashion and corporate responsibility. It is part of the debate on the role of social firms in the light of the failure of develo
* Identifies the mind-sets and skills that have helped social intrapreneurs to be successful* Reveals how creative social innovators are improvising alliances* The first book to focus on how intrapren
* Defines and develops a new set of variables to determine the best conditions for effective social innovation* Useful for governments, academic centers, foundations and entrepreneurs interested in me
This book introduces a "Map of Meaning" called the Holistic Development Model, which provides a clear, simple and profound framework of the dimensions and process of living and working meaningfully.
The wide popularity of both wireless and fixed telecommunications devices has not necessarily led to a complete understanding of the technologies and designs by non-specialists. Valdar (visiting telec
This book brings together leading practitioners and scholars engaged in professional development programming for and research on mid-career faculty members. The chapters focus on key areas of career d
Our socio-economic systems continue to grow and evolve. We need to acknowledge that, consequently, our decisions often fail--they are ineffective and create unexpected side effects. The speed of execu
As part of a satellite communications network, VSATs allow earth terminals to be located on users' premises to provide data or voice and video services; they can be established rapidly and reconfigure
With the rapidly growing importance of sustainability and corporate responsibility in a globalizedworld, management schools are increasingly integrating long-term economic, environmental andsocial iss
* Proposes a new paradigm for understanding, developing and maintaining standards of corporate governance* Re-imagines a framework within which good corporate governance is addressed alongside profita
The modern world increasingly demands that firms contribute to greater social justice and equity while preserving natural capital. This comprehensive guide, authored by one of the leading thinkers in
Changing the Food Game shows how our unsustainable food production system cannot support our population growth and argues it can only be solved by effective market transformation to achieve sustainabl
Interest in implementation research is growing, largely in recognition of the contribution it can make to maximizing the beneficial impact of health interventions. As a relatively new and, until recen
This book explores the theory, issues, impacts and management considerations surrounding the growing industry of cruise tourism. It begins by giving an overview of the cruise industry, followed by cha
Winners and nominees of the 2013/14 Sustainable City Awards present their case stories in a new collection,Sustainable Cities: Inspirational Case Studies. These short, easy-to-read stories will serve
This book examines the daily problems of responsible investment practitioners. It emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions as well as getting the right answers; and of process as well a
Contemporary Environmental Accounting: Issues, Concepts and Practice has been written by two of the world's leading experts in the field in order to provide the most comprehensive and state-of-the-art
There is a huge scarcity of good, practical resources for designers and students interested in minimising the environmental impacts of products. Design + Environment has been specifically writ
This work guides the reader through every stage of debt recovery, from deciding to take action to serving a claim and the trial itself. It deals comprehensively with enforcing judgement and features s
