India is experiencing rapid urbanization. Between 1961 and 2011, India's urban population increased from 78.9 million to 377.1 million, while the rural population increased from 359.5 million to 833.1 million. The level of urbanization increased from 18% in 1961 to 31.2% in 2011. A key feature of India's urbanization has been the relatively small contribution of migration from rural to urban areas. The top 10 most urbanized states in India in 2011 were Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Kerala, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.
The Urban Enterprise Zone program in New Jersey provides tax incentives and financial assistance to businesses in designated urban communities to encourage investment and job creation. Over 6,800 certified businesses participate in the program across multiple UEZ districts. Benefits include reduced sales tax rates, tax exemptions on certain purchases and investments, tax credits for hiring and investments, and other financial aid. UEZ districts in Bridgeton, Millville, Vineland, and Pleasantville are profiled, with information on population, employment, income levels, top industries and local contacts provided.
Enterprise and Government Mobility Solutions - Market Update & Outlook 2010VDC Research Group
The document provides an overview and outlook of the enterprise mobility solutions market for 2010. It discusses:
- The market is expected to improve in 2010 after a challenging 2009, though the first half will likely remain difficult.
- Aging device installed bases are driving up failure rates and costs.
- Demand is increasing for next-generation devices that meet new user and application requirements.
- Managing mobile solutions remains a top priority for organizations.
- VDC Research will track the enterprise mobility market across hardware, software, services and vertical markets to help clients stay informed in 2010.
The document contains analysis of shopping store data across 6 scenarios:
1) Gender-wise distribution of previous and current spending.
2) Comparative analysis of previous and current average spending.
3) Spending patterns of customers living far vs near, and inferences.
4) Spending patterns of new vs previous customers, and inferences.
5) Analysis of previous customers spending more vs less based on demographics.
6) Spending patterns based on age groups and their mean previous, current spending.
Vertical format for trading account, profit and loss account & balance sheetSAITO College Sdn Bhd
1) The document provides a trial balance, adjustments, and additional financial statements for ACE Trading for the year ended 2005.
2) It includes a trial balance, adjustments, trading account, profit and loss statement, and balance sheet.
3) The balance sheet shows total assets of RM122,200 consisting of fixed assets, current assets and closing capital of RM67,500, with current and long term liabilities making up the remaining balance.
Rosemarie Anderson, Federal Highway Administration, shared information about addressing rural road safety in this session at the 2012 National Rural Transportation Peer Learning Conference, April 25-27 in Burlington, VT.
Perspective and Regulatory Framework on peri urban Issues_Dr. Mahendra SubbaSaciWATERs
This document discusses peri-urban issues and water security in Nepal from the perspective of the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction. It notes that Nepal's urban population is growing rapidly, increasing from 14% in 2001 to an estimated 29.5% in 2021. This haphazard urbanization is resulting in issues like the encroachment of river systems and depletion of agricultural land. There are also backlogs in basic services and a reliance on groundwater. The document outlines some policy responses but notes limitations like fragmented institutions and a lack of regional planning agencies. It concludes by recommending delineating urban and rural land, enforcing zoning laws, promoting green infrastructure like rainwater harvesting, and establishing stronger regional institutions.
The Urban Enterprise Zone program in New Jersey provides tax incentives and financial assistance to businesses in designated urban communities to encourage investment and job creation. Over 6,800 certified businesses participate in the program across multiple UEZ districts. Benefits include reduced sales tax rates, tax exemptions on certain purchases and investments, tax credits for hiring and investments, and other financial aid. UEZ districts in Bridgeton, Millville, Vineland, and Pleasantville are profiled, with information on population, employment, income levels, top industries and local contacts provided.
Enterprise and Government Mobility Solutions - Market Update & Outlook 2010VDC Research Group
The document provides an overview and outlook of the enterprise mobility solutions market for 2010. It discusses:
- The market is expected to improve in 2010 after a challenging 2009, though the first half will likely remain difficult.
- Aging device installed bases are driving up failure rates and costs.
- Demand is increasing for next-generation devices that meet new user and application requirements.
- Managing mobile solutions remains a top priority for organizations.
- VDC Research will track the enterprise mobility market across hardware, software, services and vertical markets to help clients stay informed in 2010.
The document contains analysis of shopping store data across 6 scenarios:
1) Gender-wise distribution of previous and current spending.
2) Comparative analysis of previous and current average spending.
3) Spending patterns of customers living far vs near, and inferences.
4) Spending patterns of new vs previous customers, and inferences.
5) Analysis of previous customers spending more vs less based on demographics.
6) Spending patterns based on age groups and their mean previous, current spending.
Vertical format for trading account, profit and loss account & balance sheetSAITO College Sdn Bhd
1) The document provides a trial balance, adjustments, and additional financial statements for ACE Trading for the year ended 2005.
2) It includes a trial balance, adjustments, trading account, profit and loss statement, and balance sheet.
3) The balance sheet shows total assets of RM122,200 consisting of fixed assets, current assets and closing capital of RM67,500, with current and long term liabilities making up the remaining balance.
Rosemarie Anderson, Federal Highway Administration, shared information about addressing rural road safety in this session at the 2012 National Rural Transportation Peer Learning Conference, April 25-27 in Burlington, VT.
Perspective and Regulatory Framework on peri urban Issues_Dr. Mahendra SubbaSaciWATERs
This document discusses peri-urban issues and water security in Nepal from the perspective of the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction. It notes that Nepal's urban population is growing rapidly, increasing from 14% in 2001 to an estimated 29.5% in 2021. This haphazard urbanization is resulting in issues like the encroachment of river systems and depletion of agricultural land. There are also backlogs in basic services and a reliance on groundwater. The document outlines some policy responses but notes limitations like fragmented institutions and a lack of regional planning agencies. It concludes by recommending delineating urban and rural land, enforcing zoning laws, promoting green infrastructure like rainwater harvesting, and establishing stronger regional institutions.
The document discusses transportation challenges and plans for the Charlotte region through 2035. It outlines plans to expand the rapid transit system along 5 corridors to provide more mobility options. While some projects like the LYNX Blue Line have been successful, funding shortfalls remain an issue. The region must continue long-term planning to envision the 2050 system and address challenges like incorporating rapid transit across county lines.
1) The Indian stock market indices declined by around 1.5% over the week, falling below key thresholds of 16,500 (Sensex) and 4,950 (Nifty).
2) For the quarter ended September 30th, the indices dropped by 12.8%, the biggest quarterly decline since the global financial crisis.
3) Sentiment was weak due to concerns over the global economic outlook and slowing growth in India, as reflected by a decline in tax revenue collection for the second quarter of the fiscal year.
The document is Parker Hannifin Corporation's 2008 annual report which summarizes the company's financial performance for the fiscal year. It highlights that Parker Hannifin generated $12.1 billion in revenues, had 960,000 products, 449,000 customers, 62,000 employees, and 298 manufacturing plants. The annual report covers how the company is applying its expertise in motion and control technologies across many industries to increase customer productivity and profitability.
In 2010, Vitol Group's total energy volumes reached 394 million metric tonnes and turnover was $195 billion, up from $191 billion in 2009. Crude oil accounted for 74.8% of turnover, followed by gasoline and naphtha at 37.2%, and gas oil and jet fuel at 29.2%. Vitol's equity basis CO2 emissions were 103,785 tonnes from their E&P division with an efficiency of 0.0029 tonnes of CO2 per cubic meter, 160,558 tonnes from their VTTI division with an efficiency of 0.0284 tonnes of CO2 per barrel, and 3,814 tonnes from business travel. Spot crude prices increased from a
Parker is the world's leading manufacturer of motion and control technologies. In 2006, Parker achieved record financial results including $9.4 billion in sales, a 16.3% increase over 2005. Net income increased 19.7% to $638.3 million. Cash flow from operations reached a record $954.6 million. Parker's diversification across hundreds of markets, 57,000 employees, and 417,000 customers helps drive consistent growth and mitigate risks from economic cycles.
Leon Zemel: Achieving Big Marketing Goals Through Big Data[x+1]
1) The document discusses how analyzing big data through audience segmentation can help optimize digital marketing campaigns and drive business growth.
2) Traditional small data approaches led to diminishing returns, but big data analysis allows identifying customer states and balancing investment across segments.
3) Companies that managed their marketing strategy and investment at the individual user level saw significant growth in their digital sales channels.
Urban consumption in India is expected to grow significantly between 2005 and 2025, accounting for more than two-thirds of the overall growth in consumption. While organized retail has traditionally focused on tier 1, 2, and 3 cities, tier 4 cities generate around 40% of India's total disposable income and represent a major untapped market, as existing small stores cannot meet the demands of affluent customers in these towns. FabMart by MRPL aims to address this opportunity by bringing a wide range of branded products to customers in tier 3 and 4 towns through an online shopping platform, combining industry expertise with technology to provide the fastest and best e-commerce experience with timely deliveries.
The document provides an overview of New Jersey's Urban Enterprise Zone program, which aims to encourage economic revitalization in designated urban communities through tax incentives for businesses. Some key benefits of the program include reduced sales tax rates, tax exemptions on certain purchases and investments, and tax credits for hiring employees or making qualified investments. Profiles of specific UEZ districts in Elizabeth, Hillside, Plainfield, and Roselle are also included, with details on population, employment levels, largest industries, and local contacts.
The document summarizes China's strategic priorities for urban public transport development. It outlines several key challenges facing China's urban transport systems, including rapid urbanization and motorization increasing congestion. It then describes seven strategic actions China is taking to prioritize public transport, including institutional reforms, developing national public transport plans, standardization efforts, pilot programs in major cities, and guidelines issued by the State Council. The actions aim to establish integrated public transport networks that are efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly.
The document contains data on targets and actuals over multiple weeks for different projects. It also includes waterfall charts showing performance against plan by week. The charts contain functions to automatically generate single and three-color waterfall diagrams from the source data.
This document summarizes the current US economic outlook from an asset management firm. It finds that while housing starts are at their highest level since 2008, they remain well below long-term levels. Additionally, job growth has not kept pace with population growth, and the US still needs to add around 6 million jobs to reach the Fed's unemployment target. Cheap funding for the government has supported stimulus efforts but internal growth remains weak as consumers, businesses, and investors wait for better economic conditions.
The 2003 annual report summarizes Fiserv's financial performance for the year. Some key highlights include:
- Processing and services revenues increased 22% to $2.7 billion.
- Net income grew 18% to $315 million.
- Diluted earnings per share rose 18% to $1.61.
- Cash flow from operations increased 16% to $598.1 million.
- The number of employees grew 12% to 21,700 and number of clients increased 15% to 15,000.
Northern Virginia Loudoun County Housing MarketBetty Plashal
This document summarizes housing market statistics for Loudoun County in December 2010. It shows that while the number of units sold increased slightly from the previous month, total units sold was down 17% from December 2009. Active housing inventory declined 11% from the previous year. The median home sale price rose 1% compared to the prior year to $355,000, though it was 4% lower than the previous month.
RestoTech.Inc presents information on their new electronic menu devices, the U-Order and U-Dine, which are aimed at casual and upscale restaurants respectively to improve the dining experience for customers and increase productivity for businesses. The document discusses the features and benefits of the products, target markets, regulatory environment, financial projections, and investment details. RestoTech is seeking $500,000 in investment for marketing, production, R&D, and initial operating costs.
The presentation discusses the growing consumer power and market opportunities in lower-tier Chinese cities. It notes that government infrastructure investment, private sector followings, and China's quick economic recovery have driven lower-tier growth. When per capita annual income reaches around 6,000 yuan, urban households see explosive growth in purchasing major appliances. Tiers 3 and 4 cities have now crossed this income threshold, representing a market of over 161 million households for modern goods and services.
Extension Works for Djen Djen Port Protectionlyesdz
The document contains engineering plans and specifications for two caisson structures:
1. The North Breakwater General Caisson is 28,000mm long with various sections ranging from 500mm to 6,525mm. It includes details on concrete thickness, elevations, and dimensions.
2. The North Breakwater Transition Caisson is 38,750mm long with tapered sections from 10,500mm to 4,125mm. It also provides dimensions and details.
These are some factors that many consider to move to India from USA. These slides contain summary of all the points that me and my friends and relatives discussed.
The document summarizes China's economic development and reforms under the leadership of Deng Xiaoping and subsequent leaders. It discusses how Deng prioritized rapid economic growth and political stability. His reforms decentralized control, introduced market mechanisms in agriculture and encouraged foreign trade and investment. This led to strong GDP growth but also new challenges around state-owned enterprises, unemployment, and regional disparities. By the late 1990s, China was integrating more into the global economy while still facing issues around further economic and political reforms.
China has experienced rapid economic growth in recent decades, becoming a major global economic power. Some key points:
- China's economy has grown at an annual average of 9.4% since the 1970s, lifting hundreds of millions out of poverty.
- However, economic development has also led to problems like a widening wealth gap and environmental degradation from pollution.
- China is now the world's second largest economy, the EU's second largest trading partner, and the US's third largest.
- Bilateral trade between China and the EU has increased 40-fold since 1978, bringing economic benefits but also threatening some EU industries.
Tap into 2,500 years of wisdom from the Chinese. Here we simplify the key teachings of 4 philosophies: Confucius, Lao Tzu, Sun Tzu Art of War and The 36 Stratagems. Further details are found at www.asiatrainers.com/SeminarsList.php and our www.andyngtrainer.blogspot.sg
The document discusses transportation challenges and plans for the Charlotte region through 2035. It outlines plans to expand the rapid transit system along 5 corridors to provide more mobility options. While some projects like the LYNX Blue Line have been successful, funding shortfalls remain an issue. The region must continue long-term planning to envision the 2050 system and address challenges like incorporating rapid transit across county lines.
1) The Indian stock market indices declined by around 1.5% over the week, falling below key thresholds of 16,500 (Sensex) and 4,950 (Nifty).
2) For the quarter ended September 30th, the indices dropped by 12.8%, the biggest quarterly decline since the global financial crisis.
3) Sentiment was weak due to concerns over the global economic outlook and slowing growth in India, as reflected by a decline in tax revenue collection for the second quarter of the fiscal year.
The document is Parker Hannifin Corporation's 2008 annual report which summarizes the company's financial performance for the fiscal year. It highlights that Parker Hannifin generated $12.1 billion in revenues, had 960,000 products, 449,000 customers, 62,000 employees, and 298 manufacturing plants. The annual report covers how the company is applying its expertise in motion and control technologies across many industries to increase customer productivity and profitability.
In 2010, Vitol Group's total energy volumes reached 394 million metric tonnes and turnover was $195 billion, up from $191 billion in 2009. Crude oil accounted for 74.8% of turnover, followed by gasoline and naphtha at 37.2%, and gas oil and jet fuel at 29.2%. Vitol's equity basis CO2 emissions were 103,785 tonnes from their E&P division with an efficiency of 0.0029 tonnes of CO2 per cubic meter, 160,558 tonnes from their VTTI division with an efficiency of 0.0284 tonnes of CO2 per barrel, and 3,814 tonnes from business travel. Spot crude prices increased from a
Parker is the world's leading manufacturer of motion and control technologies. In 2006, Parker achieved record financial results including $9.4 billion in sales, a 16.3% increase over 2005. Net income increased 19.7% to $638.3 million. Cash flow from operations reached a record $954.6 million. Parker's diversification across hundreds of markets, 57,000 employees, and 417,000 customers helps drive consistent growth and mitigate risks from economic cycles.
Leon Zemel: Achieving Big Marketing Goals Through Big Data[x+1]
1) The document discusses how analyzing big data through audience segmentation can help optimize digital marketing campaigns and drive business growth.
2) Traditional small data approaches led to diminishing returns, but big data analysis allows identifying customer states and balancing investment across segments.
3) Companies that managed their marketing strategy and investment at the individual user level saw significant growth in their digital sales channels.
Urban consumption in India is expected to grow significantly between 2005 and 2025, accounting for more than two-thirds of the overall growth in consumption. While organized retail has traditionally focused on tier 1, 2, and 3 cities, tier 4 cities generate around 40% of India's total disposable income and represent a major untapped market, as existing small stores cannot meet the demands of affluent customers in these towns. FabMart by MRPL aims to address this opportunity by bringing a wide range of branded products to customers in tier 3 and 4 towns through an online shopping platform, combining industry expertise with technology to provide the fastest and best e-commerce experience with timely deliveries.
The document provides an overview of New Jersey's Urban Enterprise Zone program, which aims to encourage economic revitalization in designated urban communities through tax incentives for businesses. Some key benefits of the program include reduced sales tax rates, tax exemptions on certain purchases and investments, and tax credits for hiring employees or making qualified investments. Profiles of specific UEZ districts in Elizabeth, Hillside, Plainfield, and Roselle are also included, with details on population, employment levels, largest industries, and local contacts.
The document summarizes China's strategic priorities for urban public transport development. It outlines several key challenges facing China's urban transport systems, including rapid urbanization and motorization increasing congestion. It then describes seven strategic actions China is taking to prioritize public transport, including institutional reforms, developing national public transport plans, standardization efforts, pilot programs in major cities, and guidelines issued by the State Council. The actions aim to establish integrated public transport networks that are efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly.
The document contains data on targets and actuals over multiple weeks for different projects. It also includes waterfall charts showing performance against plan by week. The charts contain functions to automatically generate single and three-color waterfall diagrams from the source data.
This document summarizes the current US economic outlook from an asset management firm. It finds that while housing starts are at their highest level since 2008, they remain well below long-term levels. Additionally, job growth has not kept pace with population growth, and the US still needs to add around 6 million jobs to reach the Fed's unemployment target. Cheap funding for the government has supported stimulus efforts but internal growth remains weak as consumers, businesses, and investors wait for better economic conditions.
The 2003 annual report summarizes Fiserv's financial performance for the year. Some key highlights include:
- Processing and services revenues increased 22% to $2.7 billion.
- Net income grew 18% to $315 million.
- Diluted earnings per share rose 18% to $1.61.
- Cash flow from operations increased 16% to $598.1 million.
- The number of employees grew 12% to 21,700 and number of clients increased 15% to 15,000.
Northern Virginia Loudoun County Housing MarketBetty Plashal
This document summarizes housing market statistics for Loudoun County in December 2010. It shows that while the number of units sold increased slightly from the previous month, total units sold was down 17% from December 2009. Active housing inventory declined 11% from the previous year. The median home sale price rose 1% compared to the prior year to $355,000, though it was 4% lower than the previous month.
RestoTech.Inc presents information on their new electronic menu devices, the U-Order and U-Dine, which are aimed at casual and upscale restaurants respectively to improve the dining experience for customers and increase productivity for businesses. The document discusses the features and benefits of the products, target markets, regulatory environment, financial projections, and investment details. RestoTech is seeking $500,000 in investment for marketing, production, R&D, and initial operating costs.
The presentation discusses the growing consumer power and market opportunities in lower-tier Chinese cities. It notes that government infrastructure investment, private sector followings, and China's quick economic recovery have driven lower-tier growth. When per capita annual income reaches around 6,000 yuan, urban households see explosive growth in purchasing major appliances. Tiers 3 and 4 cities have now crossed this income threshold, representing a market of over 161 million households for modern goods and services.
Extension Works for Djen Djen Port Protectionlyesdz
The document contains engineering plans and specifications for two caisson structures:
1. The North Breakwater General Caisson is 28,000mm long with various sections ranging from 500mm to 6,525mm. It includes details on concrete thickness, elevations, and dimensions.
2. The North Breakwater Transition Caisson is 38,750mm long with tapered sections from 10,500mm to 4,125mm. It also provides dimensions and details.
These are some factors that many consider to move to India from USA. These slides contain summary of all the points that me and my friends and relatives discussed.
The document summarizes China's economic development and reforms under the leadership of Deng Xiaoping and subsequent leaders. It discusses how Deng prioritized rapid economic growth and political stability. His reforms decentralized control, introduced market mechanisms in agriculture and encouraged foreign trade and investment. This led to strong GDP growth but also new challenges around state-owned enterprises, unemployment, and regional disparities. By the late 1990s, China was integrating more into the global economy while still facing issues around further economic and political reforms.
China has experienced rapid economic growth in recent decades, becoming a major global economic power. Some key points:
- China's economy has grown at an annual average of 9.4% since the 1970s, lifting hundreds of millions out of poverty.
- However, economic development has also led to problems like a widening wealth gap and environmental degradation from pollution.
- China is now the world's second largest economy, the EU's second largest trading partner, and the US's third largest.
- Bilateral trade between China and the EU has increased 40-fold since 1978, bringing economic benefits but also threatening some EU industries.
Tap into 2,500 years of wisdom from the Chinese. Here we simplify the key teachings of 4 philosophies: Confucius, Lao Tzu, Sun Tzu Art of War and The 36 Stratagems. Further details are found at www.asiatrainers.com/SeminarsList.php and our www.andyngtrainer.blogspot.sg
This document discusses cultural globalization and the global expansion of McDonald's. It defines culture as customs, lifestyles, and spiritual wealth created by people such as literature, art, and science. Cultural globalization involves the global distribution of cultural products and the spread of ideas like democracy and human rights. The text then describes how McDonald's has over 30,000 restaurants on six continents, opening 1,850 new locations each year. It outlines the founding of McDonald's in 1955 and its expansion internationally starting in 1967 in Canada and over time in locations like Hong Kong, Sweden, Italy, Pakistan, Russia, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, and China.
The document discusses the value of time and how we are given 86,400 seconds each day in our "bank of time". If we fail to use the daily deposit of time wisely, it is lost forever and cannot be reclaimed. Each night the "bank" cancels whatever time was not invested for good purpose. The document urges people to make the most of each present day and moment because time passes quickly and is our most valuable non-renewable resource.
China has increasingly globalized and integrated into the world economy since 1978. It is now the world's largest exporter, manufacturer, importer of raw materials, and holder of foreign exchange reserves. China has developed high-tech industries and uses special economic zones, trade agreements, and foreign investment to continue its economic growth and ensure access to resources and markets. However, China's rapid industrialization has also made it the largest emitter of carbon dioxide and present challenges in balancing economic needs with environmental protection.
This document provides an overview of the Chinese economy from the post-World War 2 era to the 21st century. It discusses China's early economic strategies following the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, including implementing 5-year plans and increasing state ownership. It outlines China's economic reforms beginning in 1978, increasing market mechanisms and trade. It then examines China's role as a major global manufacturer and top exporter, as well as its regional trade agreements. It also notes both China's continued success and challenges such as the environment, inequality, and urbanization.
Embracing Open Source: Practice and Experience from AlibabaWensong Zhang
Alibaba Group is one of the most active companies involved in open source in China. Why Alibaba actively embrace open source? what open source projects we have been participating? and what we gain in open source development? This talk will give a brief introduction about Alibaba Group, will take Taobao.com as an example for building software infrastructure based on open source software and home grown software, where picture storage system, CDN system and database system will be presented to see how the systems were evolved from commercial products at the beginning, and will conclude some experience during this process. Then, it will list major open source projects that Alibaba have started and been involved, and will share open source procedure in the company. Finally, it will discuss the benefits of open source development from both developer perspective and company perspective, and conclude the reasons of embracing open source.
This document provides an overview and analysis of the Indian economy in 2011-12. It summarizes the key findings of the annual Economic Survey presented to Parliament, including a slowdown in GDP growth to 6.9% due to weak industrial growth, high inflation that has begun to decline, and a likely fiscal deficit slippage. It also discusses developments in agriculture, industry, fiscal policy, prices, trade and the global economic challenges faced by India.
This document discusses reversing declining middle class jobs and incomes in the United States. It provides 12 figures analyzing job and income trends since the 1950s which show that (1) job growth was much weaker in the 2000s than previous decades, (2) median earnings have stagnated since 1981, and (3) the share of middle class incomes has declined since 1980. The figures also show that economic growth and job growth resumed in 2009 and have continued since.
HQ Bank has experienced volume driven growth in its credit portfolio over the past 9 months of 2008. While the portfolio increased 8% in local currencies, bad debt provisions increased in several markets. The bank has a well balanced portfolio that is diversified across exposure levels, geographic areas, and products. It maintains a conservative refinancing policy and manages risks through matched funding and credit risk management.
Line by environment interaction, yield stability and grouping of test locatio...ILRI
Presented by Kassaye Negash and Kidane Tumsa (National Lowland Pulses Research Program at Melkassa Agricultural Research Center-EIAR) at the First Bio-Innovate Regional Scientific Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 25-27 February 2013
The document summarizes the fiscal status and budget of Seoul Metropolitan City, emphasizing the need for innovation in public services. It outlines that 54.3% of Seoul's budget is spent on programs, with operating costs and debt redemption accounting for smaller shares. It also notes the annual growth of Seoul's budget and tax revenue, as well as expenditures on welfare and development programs. The document advocates for financial soundness, fiscal decentralization, community involvement, and improved incentives to motivate innovation in public services delivery. It provides examples of Seoul's public investment services and an "Ondol-welfare" project that aims to develop social safety nets through local networks.
Mergers & Acquisitions activity in Vietnam hit a new record in 2011. The number of deals increased slightly to 413 transactions (+7%) while the value more than doubled to $4.7 billion (+103%). National deals made up most transactions (77%), while foreign acquisitions accounted for most value (66%). By industry, deals were most numerous in industrials, consumer goods, and materials but financials, media & entertainment, and consumer goods saw the highest values. The largest deal was between two Vietnamese companies while other top deals involved foreign acquirers from Japan, the Netherlands, South Korea, and the US.
Antigua and Barbuda is an island country with a population of 83,000 people and an area of 442 square kilometers. Its GDP grew between 2000-2008 but declined in 2009, and GDP per capita was highest in 2008 at $14,556. The current account balance was negative throughout this period. The top export partners for goods in 2007 were the Netherlands Antilles and the United States, while the top import partners were the United States and United Kingdom. For services, the top exports in 2008 were travel and transportation, while the top imports were transportation and travel.
China Eastern Airlines reported its 2012 results with total turnover increasing 4.2% year-over-year to RMB86.973 billion. Operating profit rose slightly by 1.3% to RMB4.228 billion, while profit attributable to shareholders declined 35.4% to RMB2.954 billion. Passenger numbers grew 6.33% to 73.077 million but passenger load factor only increased 0.92 percentage points. Cargo revenue was largely flat declining 0.67% to RMB8.025 billion despite increases in available and revenue cargo tonne-kilometers. The company is transforming its cargo business by streamlining ownership structure and integrating freight resources.
A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM TO DETERMINE THE SPORT SPONSORSHIP RESPONSE Mine ISIK
This document outlines a decision support system to determine the effectiveness of sport sponsorship agreements and selection of sponsorships. It discusses literature on sports sponsorship and marketing applications of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The proposed model evaluates sponsorship selection based on criteria such as sport type, sponsor-team relations, sponsor effects, and team qualifications. Results of applying the AHP model are also presented.
Road safety is a major public health issue in India. The number of road traffic injuries and deaths has increased substantially over the past few decades as the number of vehicles on the road has grown rapidly. While roads are critical infrastructure, safety has not kept pace. Available data shows high rates of road deaths in many Indian states and cities. Effective interventions include enforcement of traffic laws on helmets and drink driving, improving road engineering for pedestrian safety, increasing road visibility, public education campaigns, strengthening emergency response systems, and improving vehicle safety standards. However, there remains a disconnect between responsibility, leadership and coordination among different agencies and departments regarding road safety in India.
The document discusses the growing energy demands and carbon emissions from India's telecom sector as the number of mobile towers increases dramatically, and proposes a plan to transition 50% of towers to renewable energy by 2015 and completely phase out diesel by 2020, which would save billions of liters of diesel, prevent millions of tons of carbon emissions, and offer a large market potential for renewable energy investment. Greenpeace is calling on telecom companies to publicly commit to this renewable energy roadmap and play a leadership role in advocating for clean energy policies.
The number of homeless people in the United States has steadily increased each year from 1999 to 2010, rising from around 220,000 people in 1999 to over 700,000 people in 2010, more than tripling in size. The chart shows the sharp rise in the homeless population over the past decade according to census data from 1999 to 2010.
1) The document provides statistics on app installs, usage, and listenership for Absolute Radio Network across various platforms from 2009-2011. It shows growth in installs and usage of mobile apps as well as increasing online and social media engagement over time.
2) Absolute Radio saw increasing mobile app installs, active users, and on-demand streaming hours from 2009-2011. Social media followers and engagement also grew steadily across platforms.
3) Listenership metrics like reach and hours spent listening increased over the periods reported for both Absolute Radio and the Absolute Radio Network overall. Awareness of the brand also improved according to survey data.
Belize has a population of 307,000 and an area of 22,965 square km. Its main economic indicators from 2000-2010 show GDP growth averaging around 4% annually, with GDP per capita around $4,000. Its current account balance is negative, averaging around -$0.1 billion or -7% of GDP. Inflation has averaged around 3% and unemployment around 10%. Exports are led by seafood, sugar, and fuel, mainly to the US, UK, and Central America. Imports are led by fuel, electronics, and vehicles, mainly from the US, Netherlands, and Central America. Services exports are led by travel, while transportation and travel dominate imports.
This document summarizes Pakistan's experience with telecom deregulation and interconnection challenges from 2004-2009. It describes how implementing interconnection was difficult for telecom liberalization in Pakistan. Key issues included regulating termination rates, reference interconnect offers, and enforcing codes of conduct. The presentation covers market developments, regulatory determinations around access promotion contributions and universal service funds, and operational and financial challenges faced by incumbent operator PTCL during this period. Lessons learned include the need for thorough interconnection planning, robust settlement processes, and avoiding arbitrage opportunities between fixed and mobile termination rates.
Deutsche EuroShop is Germany's only public company that invests solely in shopping centers. It owns 19 shopping centers in Germany, Poland, Austria and Hungary. The company focuses on long-term growth and stable increases in portfolio value. Key figures for the first 9 months of 2011 show a 29% increase in both revenue and earnings before interest and taxes compared to the same period in 2010.
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70.0
feature of
as a percentage of total population
1000
60.0
urbanizati
Population (in Million)
800
on in India
50.0
40.0
600
during the
30.0
400
31.2 period 1981
25.7 27.8 20.0
200 19.9
23.3 to 2001
18.0 10.0
was the
0 0.0
1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011 relatively
Year small
Total Population Rural Urban contributi
on of
migration
from
Source: India’s Urban Demographic Transition – National Institute of Urban Affairs, December 2011
rural to
urban
4. Urbanization Ranking: Top 10 Major States of India, 2011
Tamil Nadu got
ahead of
Maharashtra and
Gujarat in the
race of
urbanization in the
Census 2001 when
more than 1000
rural settlements
were classified as
urban in all
states of India, of
which nearly 400
were in Tamil
Source: Report on Indian Urban Infrastructure & Services, March 2011 (Estimates based on Census of India data)
Nadu
5. Metropolitan Cities: Number & Population
The number of
metropolitan
(million plus)
cities has risen
sharply, out of
which eight
metropolitan
cities are 5-
million plus.
The 50
metropolitan
cities now
account for 42.6%
Source: Report on Indian Urban Infrastructure & Services, March 2011 (Based on Census of India data)
of the total
urban
7. Urban Population Below Poverty Line
60.0
Though the urban
49.0
50.0
45.2
poor (defined as
anyone living on
Percentage of Urban BPL Population
40.8
38.2
40.0
less than 20
32.4 rupees a day)
30.0
25.7 accounted for
25.7% of the
20.0
country's total
urban population
10.0
in 2004-5
compared with
0.0
1973-74 1977-78 1983-84 1987-88 1993-94 2004-05
49.01% in 1973-
Period 74, in absolute
numbers it grew
Source: Report on Indian Urban Infrastructure & Services, March 2011
from 60 million
to 81 million
8. Slum Population in Key Metropolitan Cities
60
54.1
In India there are
50
49000 Slums with
Percentage of Slum Population, 2001
an estimated
40
population of 93
32.5
Million. 70% of
30
India’s slums are in
20
18.9 18.7 19.4 5 States –
17.2
13.5 Maharashtra
10
10.0 (35%), Andhra
Pradesh (11%), West
0 Bengal (10%), Tamil
Nadu (7%) and
Ahmedabad Bangalore Chennai Delhi Hyderabad Kolkata Mumbai Pune
Metropolitan Cities Gujarat (7%)
Source: Report on Indian Urban Infrastructure & Services, March 2011
9. State of Urban Service delivery
Urban Sewerage and Sanitation
Service Norms
• Underground sewerage system for
all cities
• 100% collection and treatment of
waste water
Urban Water Supply • Drain network covering 100% road
Service Norms length on both sides for all cities
• 100% individual piped water supply for
all households including informal Status
settlements for all cities • 94.2% cities/towns in India do not even
have a partial sewerage network
• Continuity of Supply: 24x7 water supply
• Less than 20% of the road network is
for all cities
covered by storm water drains
• Per capita consumption norm: 135 lpcd
• 54th round of NSS reported 26%
for all cities households having no access to
latrines, 35% using septic tanks and 22%
Status using sewerage system
• 64% of urban population is covered by • Treatment facilities exist only for
individual connections and stand-posts 3750 liters out of the total 15800
• Duration of water supply range from 1 million liters waste water generated
hour to 6 hours per day in 300 Class I cities
• Per capita supply of water ranges from
35 to 298 lpcd for a limited duration
• Average access to drinking water is 73% in
Class I Cities, 63% in Class II, 61% in Class III
and 58% in Class IV+ Cities
10. Urban Transportation
Service Norms
• Rail-based and Road-based mass rapid
transit system (MRTS) for Class IA &
Class IB cities, and city bus service for
other class cities
Status
Urban Solid Waste Management • Public transport accounts for only 22%
Service Norms of urban transport in India, compared
• 100% of solid waste with 49% in lower middle income
collected, transported, and treated countries (e.g. Philippines, Venezuela
for all cities as per Municipal Solid and Egypt) and 40% in upper middle
Waste 2000 Rules income countries (e.g. South
Africa, Korea, Brazil)
Status • Share of public transport fleet in
• It is estimated that about 115000 India has decreased sharply from 11% in
metric tonnes of municipal solid 1951 to 1.1% in 2001
waste is generated daily in the • Only 20 out of India’s 85 cities with a
country population of 0.5 million or more in
• Waste collection coverage ranges 2009 had a city bus service
from 70 to 90% in major
metropolitan cities and is less than
50% in smaller cities
• Less than 30% solid waste is
segregated
Source: Report on Indian Urban Infrastructure & Services, March 2011
• Scientific disposal of waste is almost
11. Livelihood Food Security
Despite National The percentage
Policy on Urban of population
Street Vendors with a calorie
& Model Street intake of less
Vendors Parks and Open than 1890 Kcal
Housing (Protection of per day has
Spaces
Against a basic Livelihood & increased from
2.7 Square
service demand Regulation of 16.2% in 1999-2000
Meters per
for 30 Million Street Vending) to 16.7% in 2004-
capita as
Affordable Bill they 2005.
compared to
Housing continue to basic minimum
units, the remain poor. requirement of
current Nearly 77% of 9 Square Meters
availability is 5 microcredit per capita
Million units clients are in the
rural sector
and still the
SHG-Bank Linkage
Prog. remains a
rural
phenomena. Source: Report on Indian Urban Infrastructure & Services, March 2011
12. 7.6 Million
children or
8th Every 8th child
in India in the
1.7 Million children
(0-6 years) in
13.1% of the age group of 0- Maharashtra
total child 6 years stays in (highest in the
population are slums country) are
living in slums staying in slums
29% Adolescent
Girls are
12% Of India
children aged 5
63% children of
less than five
married as to 14 years are years are
child into labour anemic, among
brides, among activities urban poor
urban poor it 71.4% children
is 48% are anemic
33% Of children
under five years
42 Out of 1000 live
births is the IMR
42% Children
total
miss
of age in urban in urban immunization
India are areas, among before
underweight, am urban poor it is completing one
year, DLHS 3, 2007-08
among
ong urban poor 55 Source:
urban poor it
it is 47%
Growing-up in an ‘urbanizing’ India is 60%
13. Themes: VIPP
How do we What kind of
embed children partnership does
issues in the UNICEF need to
urban planning foster in urban
Capacity
process? Development
Partnerships programming?
•What do we Do we need to
know about the Knowledge Decentralization
focus only
best practices Management / Governance
governance &
around children advocacy issues
in urban areas? OR we also get
•Need for into developing
disaggregated models in select
*Inclusionon urban included in all four areas
data lens to be geographic areas
areas? OR we do both?