The document discusses development gaps between rich and poor countries, and strategies to address them. It begins by describing a global food crisis in 2006-2008 caused by factors like biofuel production reducing available land and speculators driving up food prices. It then examines ways to measure development gaps, such as HDI and GDP per capita. Uganda is used as a case study, showing its challenges like high infant mortality and low education rates despite natural resources. Debt relief for highly indebted poor countries is discussed as well as impacts in Uganda like increased education and healthcare spending. The document also analyzes different approaches to development like trade versus aid, and examples of specific projects.
The document discusses the economic challenges facing Africa, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes Africa's population and urbanization are increasing rapidly, putting stress on inadequate infrastructure while rising costs of power and resources are issues. The document proposes adopting a digital economy blueprint to address challenges through industries not requiring smokestacks (iWOSS), leveraging technologies to boost traditionally low-value industries and create jobs. If successful, iWOSS could contribute $1 trillion to African GDP by 2030 by establishing a digital single market and regulatory frameworks to attract investment across ECOWAS countries.
Electronic commerce in Arab states has huge untapped potential for economic growth but requires strategic policy attention. The presentation calls for developing national e-commerce strategies, improving infrastructure like payments and logistics, incentivizing businesses, supporting SMEs and startups, promoting digital education, facilitating cross-border trade, and ensuring reliable internet access. Developing a cohesive policy approach can help Arab countries better capitalize on the growing e-commerce sector and changing global digital economy.
The document summarizes key facts about the African continent, including its large population size, vast natural resources, and high economic growth potential. It notes that Africa has over 1 billion people, 30% of the world's remaining mineral resources, and average annual GDP growth of 5.1% over the past decade. However, it also mentions threats like political instability, lack of infrastructure, and corruption that can hamper economic development. The document recommends strategies for investors like identifying market segments, developing products for target markets, and partnering with the poor through bottom of the pyramid approaches.
www.hasnainmraza.com
Africa has infinite potential. With numerous resources, an improving business climate and better economic governance, the numbers showing growth have been very positive. This presentation covers topics that speak on Africa's growth and where it can go. Here's a few stats that show how well the continent is doing:
A report from the African development bank said 33% of Africa's countries have GDP growth rates higher than 6%.
The costs of starting a business dropped upwards of 66% over the last 7 years.
The continent's middle class is growing at a very quick rate - approximately 350 million Africans now earn between $2 and $20 a day.
The share of the population living below the poverty line in Africa has dropped from 51% in 2005 to 39% in 2012.
Africa's collective GDP was $1.6 trillion in 2008, which was roughly equal to Brazil and Russia's GDP.
www.hasnainmraza.com
FInance For Development : Final Projectmuktadirmahin
In this Power Point Presentation I have tried to give an idea about the Sustainable Development Of Goals and the impact of the International Official finance on developing countries ; Importance of PPP for the future developments and about the Climate change. All information has been taken from WBI MOOC resources. Thank you.
Colombia and latin america - The next challengesAlvaro Uribe V.
The document discusses Colombia's progress over the past decade and challenges ahead. It summarizes that Colombia has transitioned from a fragile state plagued by violence and poverty to a stable democracy and growing economy through policies promoting security, investment, and social cohesion. Key results include significantly reduced homicide and kidnapping rates as well as increased economic growth, exports, social services, and living standards. However, challenges remain regarding security, the economy, social issues, and regional risks like crime and environmental threats. The future looks promising if countries continue strengthening democratic institutions, economic growth, social development, and addressing risks.
The document discusses the impact of the global financial crisis on developing countries and the role of taxation in development. It notes that the crisis has led to declines in development financing, trade, remittances and risks increasing world hunger and poverty. It argues that taxation is crucial for governments to generate sustainable revenue and be accountable to citizens. However, an estimated $160 billion is lost annually to developing country governments from tax evasion, corruption and illicit financial flows. The crisis presents an opportunity to address these issues through greater tax transparency and information exchange between countries.
The document discusses development gaps between rich and poor countries, and strategies to address them. It begins by describing a global food crisis in 2006-2008 caused by factors like biofuel production reducing available land and speculators driving up food prices. It then examines ways to measure development gaps, such as HDI and GDP per capita. Uganda is used as a case study, showing its challenges like high infant mortality and low education rates despite natural resources. Debt relief for highly indebted poor countries is discussed as well as impacts in Uganda like increased education and healthcare spending. The document also analyzes different approaches to development like trade versus aid, and examples of specific projects.
The document discusses the economic challenges facing Africa, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes Africa's population and urbanization are increasing rapidly, putting stress on inadequate infrastructure while rising costs of power and resources are issues. The document proposes adopting a digital economy blueprint to address challenges through industries not requiring smokestacks (iWOSS), leveraging technologies to boost traditionally low-value industries and create jobs. If successful, iWOSS could contribute $1 trillion to African GDP by 2030 by establishing a digital single market and regulatory frameworks to attract investment across ECOWAS countries.
Electronic commerce in Arab states has huge untapped potential for economic growth but requires strategic policy attention. The presentation calls for developing national e-commerce strategies, improving infrastructure like payments and logistics, incentivizing businesses, supporting SMEs and startups, promoting digital education, facilitating cross-border trade, and ensuring reliable internet access. Developing a cohesive policy approach can help Arab countries better capitalize on the growing e-commerce sector and changing global digital economy.
The document summarizes key facts about the African continent, including its large population size, vast natural resources, and high economic growth potential. It notes that Africa has over 1 billion people, 30% of the world's remaining mineral resources, and average annual GDP growth of 5.1% over the past decade. However, it also mentions threats like political instability, lack of infrastructure, and corruption that can hamper economic development. The document recommends strategies for investors like identifying market segments, developing products for target markets, and partnering with the poor through bottom of the pyramid approaches.
www.hasnainmraza.com
Africa has infinite potential. With numerous resources, an improving business climate and better economic governance, the numbers showing growth have been very positive. This presentation covers topics that speak on Africa's growth and where it can go. Here's a few stats that show how well the continent is doing:
A report from the African development bank said 33% of Africa's countries have GDP growth rates higher than 6%.
The costs of starting a business dropped upwards of 66% over the last 7 years.
The continent's middle class is growing at a very quick rate - approximately 350 million Africans now earn between $2 and $20 a day.
The share of the population living below the poverty line in Africa has dropped from 51% in 2005 to 39% in 2012.
Africa's collective GDP was $1.6 trillion in 2008, which was roughly equal to Brazil and Russia's GDP.
www.hasnainmraza.com
FInance For Development : Final Projectmuktadirmahin
In this Power Point Presentation I have tried to give an idea about the Sustainable Development Of Goals and the impact of the International Official finance on developing countries ; Importance of PPP for the future developments and about the Climate change. All information has been taken from WBI MOOC resources. Thank you.
Colombia and latin america - The next challengesAlvaro Uribe V.
The document discusses Colombia's progress over the past decade and challenges ahead. It summarizes that Colombia has transitioned from a fragile state plagued by violence and poverty to a stable democracy and growing economy through policies promoting security, investment, and social cohesion. Key results include significantly reduced homicide and kidnapping rates as well as increased economic growth, exports, social services, and living standards. However, challenges remain regarding security, the economy, social issues, and regional risks like crime and environmental threats. The future looks promising if countries continue strengthening democratic institutions, economic growth, social development, and addressing risks.
The document discusses the impact of the global financial crisis on developing countries and the role of taxation in development. It notes that the crisis has led to declines in development financing, trade, remittances and risks increasing world hunger and poverty. It argues that taxation is crucial for governments to generate sustainable revenue and be accountable to citizens. However, an estimated $160 billion is lost annually to developing country governments from tax evasion, corruption and illicit financial flows. The crisis presents an opportunity to address these issues through greater tax transparency and information exchange between countries.
Presented during Tshikululu's first Serious Social Investing workshop, which took place on 25 and 26 February 2010. Tracey Henry (CEO, Tshikululu Social Investments) discusses the social investment landscape.
There is significant global inequality in the distribution of resources, with over 1 billion people living in absolute poverty according to UN criteria in 1999. Developing countries face numerous economic challenges including lack of access to safe water, sanitation, and primary education for many children. While there is wide diversity among developing countries, common problems include underdevelopment, unequal terms of international trade, structural economic issues, and debt burdens.
Globalization of rural economy by local governance, a debate on pros and consArun Chandra Babu
This document discusses globalization of rural economies through local governance. It begins by defining key terms like globalization, rural economy, and local governance. It then discusses how globalization and local governance can both positively and negatively impact rural economic development. Questions are raised about whether industrializing agriculture, small business support infrastructure, and foreign direct investment truly benefit farmers and rural communities. The document argues that both globalization and local governance are needed in balance to holistically develop rural areas, suggesting a concept of "glocalization" may be most effective.
The document discusses various measures and indexes of development by country, including the Human Development Index. Countries are ranked as very high, high, medium, or low on human development. Debt levels are generally lower in emerging and less developed countries, though some such as Russia and India are seeing growing debt. International organizations, developed countries, and NGOs are the main providers of foreign aid to less developed countries. Efficient administration is key to development as it prevents corruption and enables countries to attract more international aid and investment. For world trade to promote greater development, it is important to establish fair trading conditions and eliminate subsidies in richer nations. Social exclusion refers to poor people in wealthy countries not having basic rights like housing and healthcare. The elderly
Colombia: The turning point - Remarks by Alvaro Uribe October 2013Alvaro Uribe V.
Question 1: The triggers of the Colombian transformation?
Question 2:How would you judge Colombia’s investment climate and public-private relations?
Question 3:Colombia’s current challenges and opportunities
Question 4:Colombia in the regional context
The document presents data trends in Canada from 2006 to 2011 related to indicators such as crime rates, traffic violations, physicians, and obesity. It also discusses unemployment rates for immigrants and youth. Specific communities are highlighted that have implemented programs to address safety and job opportunities for youth.
Third World countries have several characteristics that contribute to their low levels of development, including subsistence agricultural economies, high birth rates, high illiteracy, poor health, and low per capita incomes. Subsistence farming leaves them vulnerable to natural disasters and trade barriers imposed by industrialized nations. High birth rates strain limited resources, and high illiteracy rates hamper economic and social progress. Poor health is widespread due to issues like malnutrition, disease, and lack of access to medical care. Together, these factors have kept Third World nations in a cycle of poverty.
The SDGs present major opportunities for global progress towards sustainability. National development plans can help coordinate efforts to achieve the SDGs and their targets. The World Bank aims to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity by investing in human development, inclusive growth and infrastructure, and resilience. Digital technologies also impact many sectors and the SDGs, creating new opportunities if inclusive growth, jobs, and other areas are supported. Financing will need to come from many sources including taxes, FDI, and the private sector which can capture $12 trillion in market opportunities by pursuing sustainability.
This presentation was given by Development Workshop's Director Allan Cain at a workshop on Microfinance in Post-War Countries and Conflict Situations in Boulder, Colorado.
country "winners" & "losers" in new US foreign aid budgetDaniel Friedheim
This document provides funding request amounts and percentage changes for foreign aid to various countries from fiscal years 2015 to 2017. The top section lists the 15 largest proposed budgets for FY2017, with Iraq seeing the largest increase at 122%. The next sections list the top 15 "winners" and "losers" based on percentage changes from FY2015 to FY2017, with Sri Lanka seeing the largest increase at 921% and South Sudan the largest decrease at -61%. The document analyzes changes in aid priorities and funding levels for different country programs.
Libya is a large, oil-rich country in North Africa that experienced over 40 years of dictatorship under Muammar Gaddafi until 2011. It now faces high unemployment, an undiversified economy that relies heavily on oil exports, and underdeveloped agriculture. Despite political instability, Libya's economy grew significantly in 2017 as oil production recovered from its decline during the civil war. Tunisia has transitioned to a democratic system of government since 2010 and enacted progressive social policies and programs. It has a growing technology sector but also faces issues of unemployment and economic challenges.
The document presents information about less developed countries (LDCs), moderately developed countries (MDCs), and highly developed countries (HDCs). It discusses key characteristics of LDCs, such as reliance on subsistence agriculture and low levels of education, healthcare, and economic development. Factors that contribute to countries' development levels are also examined, including population, natural resources, capital formation, and technological innovation. Examples of both rich and poor countries from around the world are provided.
03 growth and the less-developed countriesNepDevWiki
The document provides an overview of key concepts related to economic growth and development in less developed countries. It defines important terms like GDP per capita, industrially advanced countries, and less developed countries. It also discusses factors that influence economic growth like natural resources, investment, and political stability. Additionally, it examines challenges faced by less developed countries like the vicious cycle of poverty and how foreign aid and loans can help countries invest and develop their economies.
Hurdles of Emerging Economies - South AfricaShreyas Kamath
Presented for the Economics Association Seminar (Intracollegiate) held on 28th November 2015 at Jai Hind College, Churchgate.
In Collaboration with: Akshat Upadhyay, Zarna Shah, Keegan Rebello
We won first place!
ABSTRACT
The economy of South Africa is the second-largest in Africa, behind Nigeria. It is ranked as an upper-middle-income economy by the World Bank.
South Africa’s growth experience provides an example of how contrasting growth trends - long-term decline followed by improved growth - pivot around political change, in this case a transition to democracy. In the decade prior to 1994, South Africa experienced the worst period of economic growth since the end of the Second World War, with growth variable and declining. The proximate causes of slowing growth were trade and financial sanctions in opposition to the Apartheid government, political instability and macroeconomic policy decisions that resulted in higher inflation, increased uncertainty and declining investment.
In the post-apartheid period, political and economic leadership have been essential to improving the country’s growth performance, because of the effect on policy formulation, institutional development, regulatory design, and economic vision.
This research project provides some insight into the challenges faced by the South African Economy such as high levels of unemployment, income inequality, growing public debt, political mismanagement, low levels of education, reliable access to amenities, and crime.
The National Development Plan aims to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality in South Africa by 2030. It prioritizes growing the economy through job creation, education, healthcare access, infrastructure development, and social programs. The Eastern Cape Provincial Development Plan shares these goals and focuses on reducing poverty, inequality, and unemployment in the province by 2030.
Commercializing Kenyan Agriculture and Finding Opportunities for Youth Engag...SIANI
This document discusses commercializing agriculture in Kenya. It notes that Kenya's agricultural sector currently has issues with food security, poverty, employment, and trade. The sector's potential is not being fully realized due to factors like poor policies, land fragmentation, lack of coordination, underinvestment, and population pressure. The document advocates analyzing agricultural value chains to identify opportunities to boost productivity and incomes. It also stresses the importance of social inclusion and providing opportunities for youth engagement along value chains to drive commercialization and transformation of the sector.
- South Africa has a population of over 43 million people and its GDP per capita is $10,600, ranking it 76th in the world.
- The country has a two-tiered economy, with developed and developing sectors. Tourism and mining are important industries.
- South Africa faces issues like poverty, unemployment, and providing services and infrastructure to rural areas. It also struggles with pollution, soil erosion, and water conservation.
The diversity of South Africa is on one hand a treasure that should be preserved and people still do recognize its importance and carry forward their cultural values. On the other hand, the very same diversity is a challenge for policy makers, marketers, advertisers, government and other institutions that want to reach out to greater masses and those who look for scalability.
However, the “mobile first” generation is the answer. The mobile revolution has introduced the people in South Africa to the power of social media, enabled them to open and operate bank accounts, helped them level their healthcare needs and now it is being used in many more avenues with greater possibilities.
This report aggregates the current trends to showcase the possibilities. Further on, it challenges the designers and innovators by planting the Brainstorming Seeds that will grow on to become possibilities of tomorrow—to build a more prosperous and vibrant Rainbow Nation!
A compound is composed of two or more elements that are chemically combined through a chemical reaction. During a chemical reaction, atoms of elements react and form molecules of new compounds with different properties than the original elements. Each compound has unique physical and chemical properties and elements join in specific ratios to form specific compounds.
The document is about a back to school album. It discusses photos taken of children getting ready and going back to school. Pictures include children shopping for supplies, getting new outfits, haircuts, and their first day of school photos. The album allows families to document and reminisce about the back to school season each year.
Presented at the Halifax State of the Economy Conference
Is there something about Nova Scotia’s DNA that hinders the development of business-led clustering and achieving greater productivity?
Canada now faces a significant and growing productivity gap relative to the U.S., which will threaten our long-term prosperity. Low productivity is, and will continue to be, the most significant threat to Canada’s standard of living. As a result, Deloitte has invested significant time and energy in the study of Canadian productivity.
One of the findings was that in regions with cluster characteristics, business-led incubator and innovation parks can be strong catalysts for economic development. There are several leading incubators gaining global recognition.
What is hindering Nova Scotia from developing a similar clustering and innovation culture?
Build Great Apps on Android - Boris Chan - FITC Spotlight AndroidBoris Chan
1. The document discusses building apps for the fragmented Android ecosystem. It recommends understanding Android fragmentation and using Holo guidelines to provide a consistent experience.
2. Holo aims to unify the Android UI through principles like simplicity, beauty, and empowering users. The document reviews Holo and discusses challenges like backwards compatibility.
3. It provides tips for designing within the fragmented Android environment, including following Pure Android patterns and not mimicking other platforms. The key is understanding users, platforms, and using libraries to support older versions.
Presented during Tshikululu's first Serious Social Investing workshop, which took place on 25 and 26 February 2010. Tracey Henry (CEO, Tshikululu Social Investments) discusses the social investment landscape.
There is significant global inequality in the distribution of resources, with over 1 billion people living in absolute poverty according to UN criteria in 1999. Developing countries face numerous economic challenges including lack of access to safe water, sanitation, and primary education for many children. While there is wide diversity among developing countries, common problems include underdevelopment, unequal terms of international trade, structural economic issues, and debt burdens.
Globalization of rural economy by local governance, a debate on pros and consArun Chandra Babu
This document discusses globalization of rural economies through local governance. It begins by defining key terms like globalization, rural economy, and local governance. It then discusses how globalization and local governance can both positively and negatively impact rural economic development. Questions are raised about whether industrializing agriculture, small business support infrastructure, and foreign direct investment truly benefit farmers and rural communities. The document argues that both globalization and local governance are needed in balance to holistically develop rural areas, suggesting a concept of "glocalization" may be most effective.
The document discusses various measures and indexes of development by country, including the Human Development Index. Countries are ranked as very high, high, medium, or low on human development. Debt levels are generally lower in emerging and less developed countries, though some such as Russia and India are seeing growing debt. International organizations, developed countries, and NGOs are the main providers of foreign aid to less developed countries. Efficient administration is key to development as it prevents corruption and enables countries to attract more international aid and investment. For world trade to promote greater development, it is important to establish fair trading conditions and eliminate subsidies in richer nations. Social exclusion refers to poor people in wealthy countries not having basic rights like housing and healthcare. The elderly
Colombia: The turning point - Remarks by Alvaro Uribe October 2013Alvaro Uribe V.
Question 1: The triggers of the Colombian transformation?
Question 2:How would you judge Colombia’s investment climate and public-private relations?
Question 3:Colombia’s current challenges and opportunities
Question 4:Colombia in the regional context
The document presents data trends in Canada from 2006 to 2011 related to indicators such as crime rates, traffic violations, physicians, and obesity. It also discusses unemployment rates for immigrants and youth. Specific communities are highlighted that have implemented programs to address safety and job opportunities for youth.
Third World countries have several characteristics that contribute to their low levels of development, including subsistence agricultural economies, high birth rates, high illiteracy, poor health, and low per capita incomes. Subsistence farming leaves them vulnerable to natural disasters and trade barriers imposed by industrialized nations. High birth rates strain limited resources, and high illiteracy rates hamper economic and social progress. Poor health is widespread due to issues like malnutrition, disease, and lack of access to medical care. Together, these factors have kept Third World nations in a cycle of poverty.
The SDGs present major opportunities for global progress towards sustainability. National development plans can help coordinate efforts to achieve the SDGs and their targets. The World Bank aims to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity by investing in human development, inclusive growth and infrastructure, and resilience. Digital technologies also impact many sectors and the SDGs, creating new opportunities if inclusive growth, jobs, and other areas are supported. Financing will need to come from many sources including taxes, FDI, and the private sector which can capture $12 trillion in market opportunities by pursuing sustainability.
This presentation was given by Development Workshop's Director Allan Cain at a workshop on Microfinance in Post-War Countries and Conflict Situations in Boulder, Colorado.
country "winners" & "losers" in new US foreign aid budgetDaniel Friedheim
This document provides funding request amounts and percentage changes for foreign aid to various countries from fiscal years 2015 to 2017. The top section lists the 15 largest proposed budgets for FY2017, with Iraq seeing the largest increase at 122%. The next sections list the top 15 "winners" and "losers" based on percentage changes from FY2015 to FY2017, with Sri Lanka seeing the largest increase at 921% and South Sudan the largest decrease at -61%. The document analyzes changes in aid priorities and funding levels for different country programs.
Libya is a large, oil-rich country in North Africa that experienced over 40 years of dictatorship under Muammar Gaddafi until 2011. It now faces high unemployment, an undiversified economy that relies heavily on oil exports, and underdeveloped agriculture. Despite political instability, Libya's economy grew significantly in 2017 as oil production recovered from its decline during the civil war. Tunisia has transitioned to a democratic system of government since 2010 and enacted progressive social policies and programs. It has a growing technology sector but also faces issues of unemployment and economic challenges.
The document presents information about less developed countries (LDCs), moderately developed countries (MDCs), and highly developed countries (HDCs). It discusses key characteristics of LDCs, such as reliance on subsistence agriculture and low levels of education, healthcare, and economic development. Factors that contribute to countries' development levels are also examined, including population, natural resources, capital formation, and technological innovation. Examples of both rich and poor countries from around the world are provided.
03 growth and the less-developed countriesNepDevWiki
The document provides an overview of key concepts related to economic growth and development in less developed countries. It defines important terms like GDP per capita, industrially advanced countries, and less developed countries. It also discusses factors that influence economic growth like natural resources, investment, and political stability. Additionally, it examines challenges faced by less developed countries like the vicious cycle of poverty and how foreign aid and loans can help countries invest and develop their economies.
Hurdles of Emerging Economies - South AfricaShreyas Kamath
Presented for the Economics Association Seminar (Intracollegiate) held on 28th November 2015 at Jai Hind College, Churchgate.
In Collaboration with: Akshat Upadhyay, Zarna Shah, Keegan Rebello
We won first place!
ABSTRACT
The economy of South Africa is the second-largest in Africa, behind Nigeria. It is ranked as an upper-middle-income economy by the World Bank.
South Africa’s growth experience provides an example of how contrasting growth trends - long-term decline followed by improved growth - pivot around political change, in this case a transition to democracy. In the decade prior to 1994, South Africa experienced the worst period of economic growth since the end of the Second World War, with growth variable and declining. The proximate causes of slowing growth were trade and financial sanctions in opposition to the Apartheid government, political instability and macroeconomic policy decisions that resulted in higher inflation, increased uncertainty and declining investment.
In the post-apartheid period, political and economic leadership have been essential to improving the country’s growth performance, because of the effect on policy formulation, institutional development, regulatory design, and economic vision.
This research project provides some insight into the challenges faced by the South African Economy such as high levels of unemployment, income inequality, growing public debt, political mismanagement, low levels of education, reliable access to amenities, and crime.
The National Development Plan aims to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality in South Africa by 2030. It prioritizes growing the economy through job creation, education, healthcare access, infrastructure development, and social programs. The Eastern Cape Provincial Development Plan shares these goals and focuses on reducing poverty, inequality, and unemployment in the province by 2030.
Commercializing Kenyan Agriculture and Finding Opportunities for Youth Engag...SIANI
This document discusses commercializing agriculture in Kenya. It notes that Kenya's agricultural sector currently has issues with food security, poverty, employment, and trade. The sector's potential is not being fully realized due to factors like poor policies, land fragmentation, lack of coordination, underinvestment, and population pressure. The document advocates analyzing agricultural value chains to identify opportunities to boost productivity and incomes. It also stresses the importance of social inclusion and providing opportunities for youth engagement along value chains to drive commercialization and transformation of the sector.
- South Africa has a population of over 43 million people and its GDP per capita is $10,600, ranking it 76th in the world.
- The country has a two-tiered economy, with developed and developing sectors. Tourism and mining are important industries.
- South Africa faces issues like poverty, unemployment, and providing services and infrastructure to rural areas. It also struggles with pollution, soil erosion, and water conservation.
The diversity of South Africa is on one hand a treasure that should be preserved and people still do recognize its importance and carry forward their cultural values. On the other hand, the very same diversity is a challenge for policy makers, marketers, advertisers, government and other institutions that want to reach out to greater masses and those who look for scalability.
However, the “mobile first” generation is the answer. The mobile revolution has introduced the people in South Africa to the power of social media, enabled them to open and operate bank accounts, helped them level their healthcare needs and now it is being used in many more avenues with greater possibilities.
This report aggregates the current trends to showcase the possibilities. Further on, it challenges the designers and innovators by planting the Brainstorming Seeds that will grow on to become possibilities of tomorrow—to build a more prosperous and vibrant Rainbow Nation!
A compound is composed of two or more elements that are chemically combined through a chemical reaction. During a chemical reaction, atoms of elements react and form molecules of new compounds with different properties than the original elements. Each compound has unique physical and chemical properties and elements join in specific ratios to form specific compounds.
The document is about a back to school album. It discusses photos taken of children getting ready and going back to school. Pictures include children shopping for supplies, getting new outfits, haircuts, and their first day of school photos. The album allows families to document and reminisce about the back to school season each year.
Presented at the Halifax State of the Economy Conference
Is there something about Nova Scotia’s DNA that hinders the development of business-led clustering and achieving greater productivity?
Canada now faces a significant and growing productivity gap relative to the U.S., which will threaten our long-term prosperity. Low productivity is, and will continue to be, the most significant threat to Canada’s standard of living. As a result, Deloitte has invested significant time and energy in the study of Canadian productivity.
One of the findings was that in regions with cluster characteristics, business-led incubator and innovation parks can be strong catalysts for economic development. There are several leading incubators gaining global recognition.
What is hindering Nova Scotia from developing a similar clustering and innovation culture?
Build Great Apps on Android - Boris Chan - FITC Spotlight AndroidBoris Chan
1. The document discusses building apps for the fragmented Android ecosystem. It recommends understanding Android fragmentation and using Holo guidelines to provide a consistent experience.
2. Holo aims to unify the Android UI through principles like simplicity, beauty, and empowering users. The document reviews Holo and discusses challenges like backwards compatibility.
3. It provides tips for designing within the fragmented Android environment, including following Pure Android patterns and not mimicking other platforms. The key is understanding users, platforms, and using libraries to support older versions.
This document provides guidance for teachers on how to help more students become proficient readers through explicit instruction. It emphasizes explicitly modeling reading strategies and comprehension skills for students during mini-lessons. Teachers are advised to provide guided and independent practice opportunities aligned with the verbs in eligible content standards. Formative assessment methods like sticky notes are recommended to check students' understanding during reading. The document stresses balancing PSSA preparation with developing strategic readers through a reader's workshop approach and integrated repeated practice of skills.
Exploring type-directed, test-driven development: a case study using FizzBuzzFranklin Chen
An expressive static type system is one of the most joyful and powerful tools for prototyping, designing, and maintaining programs. In this performance-theatrical presentation, I will provide a taste of how to use types, in conjunction with tests, to drive iterative development of a particular program, the famous FizzBuzz problem. We will solve generalizations of this problem, changing and adding requirements, to illustrate the pleasures and benefits of "type thinking".
The Scala language will be used as the vehicle for this demonstration, but the techniques apply immediately to any industrial-strength statically typed language, such as Haskell, OCaml, F#, Rust, and most recently, Swift.
The document discusses strategies for teaching to the eligible content (EC) on the PSSA tests, including understanding the EC thoroughly, adjusting questioning techniques to align with the EC, focusing on open-ended written responses, and providing regular spiral review and formative assessment of the EC. Teachers are encouraged to create their own review materials focused specifically on the EC, use graphic organizers consistently to improve student writing, and have systems in place to provide additional support for students still struggling with mastery of the EC.
This document provides an outline and overview of cloud computing research conducted by Sand Hill Group. It discusses how cloud computing is a disruptive innovation that levels the playing field for small companies. The document analyzes the current state and future outlook of the cloud market, including predictions that 40% of workloads will be in the cloud within 3 years. It also covers implications of cloud computing for customers and vendors, including how it changes IT operations and business models. Key cloud service models like Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service are discussed.
This document discusses Commodigy, a green trading company that recycles plastics. It buys truckloads of blue medical wrap and manufactures sustainable products from it. Commodigy turns what was an expense for hospitals into a revenue generator by collecting the blue wrap and transporting it to be recycled. The document provides information on best practices for blue wrap recycling and a questionnaire for hospitals regarding their waste removal processes and storage capabilities.
The document presents Halifax's 2011-2016 economic strategy. It outlines the strategy's vision, approach, goals, and implementation process. Over 330 stakeholders provided input through consultations. The strategy aims to make Halifax an international city with business and talent growth through regional center development, improving the business climate, developing talent, building the international brand, and maximizing opportunities. Implementation teams will oversee goals and the Halifax Index will track outcomes. Regional Council endorsement of the strategy is recommended.
Strategic research agenda for cocoa coffee Wageningen UR 09062014Verina Ingram
The document discusses developing strategic research agendas for cocoa and coffee. It notes that cocoa and coffee face persistent problems related to demand, prices, quality, farmer livelihoods, and sustainability issues. While much research exists, it is often fragmented and not accessible to all stakeholders. The document proposes developing collaborative research agendas to provide guidance, coordinate efforts, and disseminate information, while recognizing diversity of needs. A survey of stakeholders found interest in joining a multi-stakeholder platform to share and communicate research results to help address key research gaps in areas like agronomy, climate change, and productivity.
The document discusses the #myHFXpledge, which is a commitment to promote Halifax by working together on common goals for the city. By taking the pledge, individuals join others who want to create positive change and celebrate the city's successes. The pledge is part of growing a Halifax Innovation Ecosystem through community-driven working groups that collaborate on improving the city.
Profound Logic is a company that specializes in modernizing RPG applications on IBM i systems. Their flagship product, Profound UI, allows customers to convert green screen RPG applications into dynamic, graphical web applications without modifying source code. Profound UI provides a visual designer, over 125 widgets, integration with IBM's RPG Open Access, and the ability to build rich internet applications. Profound Logic has over 1,000 customers including major companies like Walt Disney World and Sallie Mae.
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Intense imbroglios experiences in cameroon
1. Intense imbroglios:
Experiences in Cameroon
Dr. Verina Ingram
Key note speech
Book launch - Peter Tse Angwafo - Cameroon's predicaments
21 November 2014, ASC, Leiden,
The Netherlands
2. A walk and talk...
touching on
governance, development, poverty, and
waiting in Cameroon
3. Cameroon
Africa in miniature
Population 19.5-22 million
Lower middle income
country
High forest cover (67%)
Stable democracy
Real GDP growth est. 5.1%
in 2014 - rising oil output and
public investment
5. Problems
Youth 40% population >14
44% population >$2 day
75% workforce underemployed, >5% formally
employed
Average life expectancy 55
Lower middle income
52% rural population access to improved water
Dependence on natural resources (oil, timber,
cocoa beans, aluminium, coffee and cotton)
Structural and policy weaknesses expected to
prevent faster growth
Ranked 146th/180 on corruption
Governance ranking in Africa 25th/ 48
Gini inequality measure 44th/182
168th/183 ease of doing business
Increasing annual rates degradation & deforestation
0.03% and 0.07%
(
See Ingram 2014 for full sources)
7. Angwafo: “political and economic
elites control the wealth of the nation
at the expense of a majority who
wallow in abject poverty and misery”.
• Mirrors global debates
on trends in rising wealth
inequality, with rises in
the share of total income
going to the very highest
earners
8. Governance....
Way a society organises its
self
• Rules of the game
(formal & informal)
• Boundaries
• Umpires
• Supporters
• Winners and losers
9. Government
1960 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015
Republic Federal Republic United Republic
Ahmadou Ahidjo Paul Biya
1 1991-1995 UN Public Administration Country Profile2004
11. A tale of trees, old men’s
problems, money, and
governance
Despite laws, international
conventions & projects,
strong customary rule,
Overcome by corruption and
the mix of governance
arrangements
Also due to high value &
demand
Result: Unsustainable, good
chop for a few, no chop for
many
12. New laws +
Strong customs, collective action
market-based governance
High value product & growing
demand
Sustainable
13. Angwafo: “Faced with the difficult economic and political
situation, most youth and the intelligentsia...travel to
affluent Western countries, the consequences
notwithstanding. Brain drain is often the outcome”.
Creative entrepreneurs
Committed elites
Engaging bricoleurs!
14. Ineffective laws & customs
Strong union governance
High corruption
High value & demand
Not sustainable
15. nkukuma big man
and
waithood syndrome
Guyer 1993, Hydén, Göran. 2006. African politics in comparative perspective: Cambridge Univ PressDaloz, Jean-Pascal. 2003. " Big Men" in Sub-Saharan Africa: How Elites Accumulate Positions
and Resources. International Studies In Sociology And Social Anthropology:271-285., Takougang, Joseph. 2003. The 2002 legislative election in Cameroon: A retrospective on Cameroon's stalled
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