Social Development Working Paper No.1 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES IN SECTOR WIDE APPROACHES Andrew Norton, Bella Bird May 1998 ISSN: 1462-8651 ISBN: 1 86192 042 3 The aim of the Working Paper series is to generate knowledge on social development that is pertinent to DFID’s goal of eliminating world poverty. It is hoped that the series will provoke new thought and discussion on issues of policy and practice rather than simply reflecting established ideas and positions. Social Development
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obligation to continue to explore, modify and expand policies of SAIN to ensure that we not only maximize our profits and improve yield, but also decrease our impacts on an environment as whole. It is time that Nestlé begins to take increased accountability with its farmers and properly stewards them in best agribusiness practices including environmental sustainability. While SAIN has made important strides in the agribusiness industry, thus far, Nestlé’s decentralized corporate and organizational
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development is a visionary development paradigm; and over the past 20 years governments, businesses, and civil society have accepted sustainable development as a guiding principle, made progress on sustainable development metrics, and improved business and NGO participation in the sustainable development process. Yet the concept remains elusive and implementation has proven difficult. Unsustainable trends continue and sustainable development has not found the political entry points to make real progress.
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corruption in government departments and agencies and to impart information about and assist with the Right to Information Act. CAC seeks to achieve its aims by facilitating cooperation among governmental institutions, NGOs and individuals towards implementation of actions that raise accountability in Government. CAC has established a HELPLINE- 6573-4444, where anti-corruption and RTI experts assist and support citizens in the redressal of complaints and grievances relating to corruption faced from public
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ScienceDirect Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 150 (2014) 162 – 171 10th International Strategic Management Conference Comparison of public and non-public SMEs’ corporate governance strategies in Turkey Gülsevim Yumuk Günaya , Sudi Apakb, a c a Trakya University, 22030, Turkey Beykent University, Istanbul, 34396, Turkey Abstract Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are very important for economic development. If proper corporate governance strategies are implemented
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1. Introduction A management information system (MIS) provides information thatorganizations need to manage themselves efficiently and effectively. Management information systems are typically computer systems used for managing five primary components: hardware, software, data (information for decision making), procedures (design, development and documentation), and people (individuals, groups, or organizations). Management information systems are distinct from other information systems, in that
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Corpus Voucher NGO Fixed Assets Register Grants Accounting Standards Narration Receipts and Revenue Stamps Benedetto Cotrugli Ledgers Regulation Cash Box Revolving Funds Accounting Multiple Cash Books Trial Balance Auditors Computerized Accounts Deficit Endowments Investments Journal Honorarium Form IIIA Bank Reconciliation Account Payee, Not Negotiable ction 10(23C)(iv) Blank Cheque Tax Exemption vkpk;Z dkSfVY; Key Persons ACCOUNTABILITY Contribution in Kind
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Manual of Corporate Governance SEC Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan This manual is for reference only and does not constitute any legal requirement on companies, their officers, directors or auditors. This manual may be used for guidance and compliance must be ensured with the provisions of applicable laws and regulations. CONTENTS I. II. INTRODUCTION WHAT IS CORPORATE GOVERNANCE? (i) The Background (ii) Definition of Corporate Governance (iii) The Benefits of Corporate
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HOW MEANINGFUL IS THE NOTION OF PEOPLE FIRST IN POLICY MAKING 1. Policy making is the process by which governments translate political vision into programmes and actions which are meant to deliver desired change in the real world. Governments in the world are adopting people first approach to policy making. Policy making which is implemented in the best interest of the society is one of the major functions and responsibility of governments. (Issa Shivji, 2003). For all policies (urban or rural)
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CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT BUSINESS CONGRESS 2008 Presented by THE HELPING HAND NETWORK CSI Business Congress 2008 Page 1 THE CALL TO DIALOGUE – SOCIAL REFORMATION CONGRESS REPORT & SUPPLEMENT CONGRESS DATE: 1516 JULY 2008 CONGRESS VENUE: SIBAYA CASINO, 1 SIBAYA DRIVE, UMHLANGA, KWAZULU NATAL OVERALL FEEDBACK “For the first time CSI will tread where no man has trod before, and pave the way to the social reformation of South Africa.” The congress has become a reality and manifested
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