Serious Gaming in Singapore - A Policy MemoVikas Sharma
This document proposes three alternatives to address financing issues in Singapore's serious gaming industry in order to boost its growth. Alternative 1 involves matching developers with assured clients to banks for full project financing. Alternative 2 provides partial bank financing and interest-free loans for remaining costs. Alternative 3 is similar to Alternative 2 but provides more funding. The alternatives are analyzed based on effectiveness, costs, administrative operability, robustness, and political support. Alternative 2 is recommended as the most favorable choice.
Vikas Sharma is being recommended for skilled and ambitious professional positions in public policy and management. Dr. Zeger van der Wal, who taught Vikas in a core module at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, describes Vikas as an active student who provided sharp critical observations and challenged conventional views in classroom discussions, drawing on his decade of experience in management consulting. Dr. van der Wal gives Vikas his full recommendation for his eagerness to apply the hands-on skills taught in the module.
Professor Thampapillai wrote a letter of recommendation for Mr. Vikas Sharma who successfully completed his Master of Public Administration program with a 4.5 GPA, validating him as an exceptional student. In the professor's environmental economics class, Mr. Sharma demonstrated natural intelligence, systematic work, clear analytical capabilities, and diligent research in both written and oral presentations. The professor gave Mr. Sharma his highest recommendation and believed he would be a valuable addition to any workplace.
Producitivity Challenges of Small and Medium EnterprisesVikas Sharma
The document discusses productivity challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) compared to large firms, including lack of financing, manpower, economies of scale, infrastructure, and bargaining power. It provides evidence that productivity is typically lower for SMEs and outlines some government programs in Singapore, such as the iSPRINT program, that aim to address productivity gaps by encouraging SMEs to adopt new technologies. The document was prepared by Frost & Sullivan, a growth consulting firm, for an unspecified public sector entity.
Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons Program - An overview and critiqueVikas Sharma
Pakistan is a member of the ‘nuclear club’ with an arsenal of ~120 warheads. However, Pakistan’s regular appearance in lists of ‘unstable governments’, rising religious
militancy in the region, and experience with A.Q. Khan Network have raised concerns globally. This paper provides an overview of Pakistan’s nuclear program, its regional/international cooperation, and key issues stirring international worry.
Singapore's transformation into an economic powerhouse has attracted adulation from developed and developing economies alike. In this paper, I discuss policies that fuelled this growth, and also highlight some negative side-effects/criticisms.
Singapore has transformed from having one-third of residents living in slums to having over 90% homeownership through its public housing policy led by HDB. The policy provides heavily subsidized housing to increase affordability and homeownership. However, the policy faces criticisms such as overreliance on CPF savings for housing risks retirement security, and cooling measures restrict foreign talent. Rising property prices also risk speculative bubbles and eroding the work ethic. Overall the policy has largely achieved its goals but faces challenges in equitable treatment of groups like singles and foreigners.
Serious Gaming in Singapore - A Policy MemoVikas Sharma
This document proposes three alternatives to address financing issues in Singapore's serious gaming industry in order to boost its growth. Alternative 1 involves matching developers with assured clients to banks for full project financing. Alternative 2 provides partial bank financing and interest-free loans for remaining costs. Alternative 3 is similar to Alternative 2 but provides more funding. The alternatives are analyzed based on effectiveness, costs, administrative operability, robustness, and political support. Alternative 2 is recommended as the most favorable choice.
Vikas Sharma is being recommended for skilled and ambitious professional positions in public policy and management. Dr. Zeger van der Wal, who taught Vikas in a core module at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, describes Vikas as an active student who provided sharp critical observations and challenged conventional views in classroom discussions, drawing on his decade of experience in management consulting. Dr. van der Wal gives Vikas his full recommendation for his eagerness to apply the hands-on skills taught in the module.
Professor Thampapillai wrote a letter of recommendation for Mr. Vikas Sharma who successfully completed his Master of Public Administration program with a 4.5 GPA, validating him as an exceptional student. In the professor's environmental economics class, Mr. Sharma demonstrated natural intelligence, systematic work, clear analytical capabilities, and diligent research in both written and oral presentations. The professor gave Mr. Sharma his highest recommendation and believed he would be a valuable addition to any workplace.
Producitivity Challenges of Small and Medium EnterprisesVikas Sharma
The document discusses productivity challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) compared to large firms, including lack of financing, manpower, economies of scale, infrastructure, and bargaining power. It provides evidence that productivity is typically lower for SMEs and outlines some government programs in Singapore, such as the iSPRINT program, that aim to address productivity gaps by encouraging SMEs to adopt new technologies. The document was prepared by Frost & Sullivan, a growth consulting firm, for an unspecified public sector entity.
Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons Program - An overview and critiqueVikas Sharma
Pakistan is a member of the ‘nuclear club’ with an arsenal of ~120 warheads. However, Pakistan’s regular appearance in lists of ‘unstable governments’, rising religious
militancy in the region, and experience with A.Q. Khan Network have raised concerns globally. This paper provides an overview of Pakistan’s nuclear program, its regional/international cooperation, and key issues stirring international worry.
Singapore's transformation into an economic powerhouse has attracted adulation from developed and developing economies alike. In this paper, I discuss policies that fuelled this growth, and also highlight some negative side-effects/criticisms.
Singapore has transformed from having one-third of residents living in slums to having over 90% homeownership through its public housing policy led by HDB. The policy provides heavily subsidized housing to increase affordability and homeownership. However, the policy faces criticisms such as overreliance on CPF savings for housing risks retirement security, and cooling measures restrict foreign talent. Rising property prices also risk speculative bubbles and eroding the work ethic. Overall the policy has largely achieved its goals but faces challenges in equitable treatment of groups like singles and foreigners.
An Overview of the Electricity Industry in MyanmarVikas Sharma
This paper attempts to provide a comprehensive current-state assessment of Myanmar’s electricity sector, and goes on to offer some policy recommendations to tackle the key issues at hand.
As Myanmar embarks upon reversing the damage and realizing its potential, availability of electricity is crucial in all spheres – economic, health-related and educational. However, nowhere is the immensity of the task at hand more apparent than in the electricity sector. Less than 30% of households are connected to the electric-grid. Per capita consumption of power is lowest in ASEAN. There is over-reliance on hydropower and erratic demand-side management, especially in summer months. Current supply is almost 30% below demand, manifested in sweeping load-shedding. Planning is centralized, haphazard and seemingly untouched by market dynamics. Power plants have numerous breakdowns and abysmal efficiency. Transmission and distribution networks are antiquated and omit large expanses. Highly-subsidized electricity tariffs and resulting fiscal deficits have crippled public investment in infrastructure. Skepticism over political stability, heavy-handed government terms, and deficient financing ecosystem discourage private entrants.
Valuing Environmental Assets - Central Catchment Nature Reserve in SingaporeVikas Sharma
With increasing demands for fiscal prudence, governments worldwide are under pressure to show that net positive economic benefits are accrued from expenditures on environmental preservation and maintenance. In the land-constrained island-state of Singapore, maintaining 2000 hectares of green forests in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR) may seem counter-intuitive and hence, a valuation exercise is warranted. This paper evaluates some candidate valuation methods.
Green ICT in Singapore - Path to responsible and sustainable growthVikas Sharma
A white paper I wrote back in 2009 for a government client in Singapore (publishing here since it is a non-confidential document available in the public domain). It provides an overview of the relevance of green ICT and how Singapore ICT companies are contributing in this space.
Global Developments in Food Safety and Resource Efficiency Vikas Sharma
Presentation given by me at the Accreditation and Conformance 2012 event organized by Singapore Accreditation Council. Touches upon the growing importance of accreditation; and convergence of standards in the areas of Food safety and Energy/Water efficiency.
Global Financial Crisis and Singapore Vikas Sharma
Starting with the genesis and global impact of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), this paper details drills down into its impact on Singapore's economy, and the measures that were taken by the island-state to limit the damage caused.
Policy Options to Tackle Haze Fires in IndonesiaVikas Sharma
This paper lays out three options to deal with the problem of recurrent fires and haze in Indonesia. Further, it presents a preliminary analysis of these options on a set of evaluation parameters.
Global Financial Crisis - Impact on Singapore and Policy Measures Taken to co...Vikas Sharma
The document summarizes the global financial crisis and its impact on Singapore. It discusses how Singapore was impacted through declines in its banking sector, trade, foreign direct investment, and real economy. It also describes Singapore's policy responses which included guaranteeing bank deposits, monetary policy shifts, and a large fiscal stimulus package to preserve jobs, stimulate lending, and support businesses and households. The assessment is that unlike other countries, Singapore maintained monetary stability while implementing swift, customized policy measures to mitigate short-term impacts without damaging long-term prospects.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
9
Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
বিসিএস ও ব্যাংক এর লিখিত পরীক্ষা ...+এছাড়া মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চমাধ্যমিকের স্টুডেন্টদের জন্য অনেক কাজে আসবে ...
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
In Odoo, the chatter is like a chat tool that helps you work together on records. You can leave notes and track things, making it easier to talk with your team and partners. Inside chatter, all communication history, activity, and changes will be displayed.
An Overview of the Electricity Industry in MyanmarVikas Sharma
This paper attempts to provide a comprehensive current-state assessment of Myanmar’s electricity sector, and goes on to offer some policy recommendations to tackle the key issues at hand.
As Myanmar embarks upon reversing the damage and realizing its potential, availability of electricity is crucial in all spheres – economic, health-related and educational. However, nowhere is the immensity of the task at hand more apparent than in the electricity sector. Less than 30% of households are connected to the electric-grid. Per capita consumption of power is lowest in ASEAN. There is over-reliance on hydropower and erratic demand-side management, especially in summer months. Current supply is almost 30% below demand, manifested in sweeping load-shedding. Planning is centralized, haphazard and seemingly untouched by market dynamics. Power plants have numerous breakdowns and abysmal efficiency. Transmission and distribution networks are antiquated and omit large expanses. Highly-subsidized electricity tariffs and resulting fiscal deficits have crippled public investment in infrastructure. Skepticism over political stability, heavy-handed government terms, and deficient financing ecosystem discourage private entrants.
Valuing Environmental Assets - Central Catchment Nature Reserve in SingaporeVikas Sharma
With increasing demands for fiscal prudence, governments worldwide are under pressure to show that net positive economic benefits are accrued from expenditures on environmental preservation and maintenance. In the land-constrained island-state of Singapore, maintaining 2000 hectares of green forests in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR) may seem counter-intuitive and hence, a valuation exercise is warranted. This paper evaluates some candidate valuation methods.
Green ICT in Singapore - Path to responsible and sustainable growthVikas Sharma
A white paper I wrote back in 2009 for a government client in Singapore (publishing here since it is a non-confidential document available in the public domain). It provides an overview of the relevance of green ICT and how Singapore ICT companies are contributing in this space.
Global Developments in Food Safety and Resource Efficiency Vikas Sharma
Presentation given by me at the Accreditation and Conformance 2012 event organized by Singapore Accreditation Council. Touches upon the growing importance of accreditation; and convergence of standards in the areas of Food safety and Energy/Water efficiency.
Global Financial Crisis and Singapore Vikas Sharma
Starting with the genesis and global impact of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), this paper details drills down into its impact on Singapore's economy, and the measures that were taken by the island-state to limit the damage caused.
Policy Options to Tackle Haze Fires in IndonesiaVikas Sharma
This paper lays out three options to deal with the problem of recurrent fires and haze in Indonesia. Further, it presents a preliminary analysis of these options on a set of evaluation parameters.
Global Financial Crisis - Impact on Singapore and Policy Measures Taken to co...Vikas Sharma
The document summarizes the global financial crisis and its impact on Singapore. It discusses how Singapore was impacted through declines in its banking sector, trade, foreign direct investment, and real economy. It also describes Singapore's policy responses which included guaranteeing bank deposits, monetary policy shifts, and a large fiscal stimulus package to preserve jobs, stimulate lending, and support businesses and households. The assessment is that unlike other countries, Singapore maintained monetary stability while implementing swift, customized policy measures to mitigate short-term impacts without damaging long-term prospects.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
9
Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
বিসিএস ও ব্যাংক এর লিখিত পরীক্ষা ...+এছাড়া মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চমাধ্যমিকের স্টুডেন্টদের জন্য অনেক কাজে আসবে ...
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
In Odoo, the chatter is like a chat tool that helps you work together on records. You can leave notes and track things, making it easier to talk with your team and partners. Inside chatter, all communication history, activity, and changes will be displayed.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
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