International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy 30 Whose Solution is It? Development Ideology and the Work of MicroEntrepreneurs in Caribbean Context by Marina Karides, Florida Atlantic University An economic leader in the Caribbean, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has incorporated micro-business development as one of its main strategies to alleviate poverty and unemployment and to spawn economic growth since the late 1980s (ILO 1991, 1998, Ministry of Finance 1996). Although the discovery
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11. Understanding Development Theory In the Context of Social and Community Change by Michel Adjibodou[1] I. INTRODUCTION If you are fortunate enough to have walked the land and worked with the people of South Central Los Angeles in California, the mountains of Chiapas in Mexico, the plains of Tanga in Tanzania, the hills of Save in Benin, the streets of Hartford, Dorchester and Roxbury, the hills of Funyula in Western Kenya, one common characteristic you probably noticed is the
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PRINCIPLES 1.1. Development cooperation as part of foreign policy • • • • • 1.1.1 Increasing coordination and coherence 1.1.2 Strategic planning sets the framework 1.1.3 Cooperation has various forms 1.1.4 Policies require action 1.1.5 Finland as a partner 1.2. Towards a common language • • • 1.2.1 An integrated approach improves learning 1.2.2 Project cycle - the life of a development intervention 1.2.3 Level of participation varies 1. 3. Achieving sustainable development • • • • • • • • 1
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Development Franchising as a Social Innovation: When Entrepreneurial Expertise is Lacking Isaac H. Smith David Eccles School of Business University of Utah Kristie K. Seawright Marriott School of Management Brigham Young University Contact: Isaac H. Smith; isaac.smith@business.utah.edu; (T) 801-518-2991; 1645 East Campus Center Drive, 22 KDGB, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 Promoting entrepreneurship in “developing” nations has become a popular strategy for alleviating poverty and stimulating
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English, Dagbani, Hausa and Twi POST OFFICE BOX 456 E/RTAMALE-N/RTel: 0208088018/0242053940e-mail: iargbana@yahoo.comEDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND2012-2013 UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIESM.A NGO Management and Rural Development2006-2010 UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIESB.A Integrated Development Studies (Planning and Rural Development Option)2002-2005 GHANA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Senior Secondary School Certificate, General Artsprofile An efficient combination of idealism and pragmatism is what drives
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Human development is the study of how people develop on physical, intellectual and social levels. It probes the different stages of life to better understand how people work. Development Studies is a dynamic area of study concerned social, political and economic change and the policy challenges they present. The major focus in Development Studies is on countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America that have remained poor relative to the industrialized parts of the world. However, many of the issues
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Bangladesh:Challenges & Opportunities Team Co-Ordinators : Asif & Zakir * 122-15-1863:Introduction & Conclusion, * 122-15-1874:Present Status of ICT Sector, * 122-15-1915: Role of Private Sector for Development of this Sector, * 122-15-1921:Role of Private Sector for Development of this Sector, * 122-15-1960:Problems and Suggestions. Introduction & Conclusion Introduction: On the eve of the 21st century we are heading towards a world which is entirely dependent on ICT
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The main issue drawn from the case, “Siemens AG: Global Development Strategy,” focuses on choosing the appropriate organizational design. To organize a business for innovation, it must first be determined whether an innovation is autonomous or systemic. It must also be determined whether the capabilities needed to produce the innovation can be obtained easily or must be created. Siemens focus was on an international development strategy, rather than a domestic one. This strategy resulted from three
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Provide a brief explanation of the various alternatives that should be investigated if development continues, including in-house development and any other possible strategies. Software as a Service (SaaS) is a growing trend where software companies offer their services and support over the internet. Many businesses have processes that are standard throughout the industry, and with minor tweaks can easily fit into an already developed SaaS system. This option eliminates the need for companies
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Comment on the extent to which market friendly reforms promote economic development Market liberalisation and privatisation is one example of market friendly reforms which can promote economic development. This policy would lead to an increase in allocative efficiency, eliminate the potential for corruption and also eliminate productive inefficiencies. It would also allow the profit motive to raise the levels of investment through the process of foreign direct investment and this should lead to
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