Ross Waugh, Director of Waugh Infrastructure Management (waughinfrastructure.com), presented this paper during the June 2019 IPWEA New Zealand conference in Wellington.
What do you believe are the greatest challenges facing the sector or industry you would like to specialize in at IE? What role do you hope to be able to play in this sector or industry in the medium term
Harnessing Science and Technology: Reviving the Philippine Manufacturing SectorNEDAhq
Keynote address of Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and NEDA Director-General Arsenio M. Balisacan during the 35th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Manila Hotel,10 July 2013
This document discusses SDG 9 which aims to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation. It outlines key targets such as ensuring equitable access to infrastructure and promoting sustainable industrialization. The document then identifies problems in Pakistan's industry, innovation, and infrastructure sectors such as low GDP contribution from industries. It analyzes causes such as weak production, energy crisis, and political instability. Past and current government efforts to address these issues are also outlined, along with proposed solutions like improving infrastructure, increasing skills training, and decentralizing governance.
The STEM Workforce Council at Skillpoint Alliance is an industry-driven workforce development agency that focuses on strengthening today's workforce through adult training programs and engaging tomorrow's workforce with science, technology, engineering, and math education. It builds partnerships between industry and education to scale project-based STEM programs from kindergarten through college that inspire and prepare students for high-tech careers available in the region. The council was initially founded in 2009 with a $100k budget and has grown to a $1.5 million budget in 2015, supported by partnerships with 20 industries, 20 education institutions, and 20 community organizations.
The STEM Workforce Council at Skillpoint Alliance is an industry-driven workforce development agency that focuses on strengthening today's workforce through adult training programs and engaging tomorrow's workforce with science, technology, engineering, and math education. It builds partnerships between industry and education to scale project-based STEM programs from kindergarten through college that inspire and prepare students for high-tech careers available in the region. The council was initially founded in 2009 with a $100k budget and has grown to a $1.5 million budget in 2015, supported by partnerships with 20 industries, 20 education institutions, and 20 community organizations.
Skills development in the mining sector: Making more strategic use of local c...Isabelle Ramdoo
This presentation focuses essentially on the skills dimension of local content policies, and the need to lay a particular attention on training, competencies and skills strategies for future jobs in the mining sector
Tartu Centre for creative Industries coordinates and develops the area of cultural and creative industries in Tartu and South Estonia, speeding up the birth, growth and sustainability of businesses operating in the field of creative industries, decreasing the risks of start-ups during activation period by offering low-cost high-quality working environment and support services (business incubator).
Ross Waugh, Director of Waugh Infrastructure Management (waughinfrastructure.com), presented this paper during the June 2019 IPWEA New Zealand conference in Wellington.
What do you believe are the greatest challenges facing the sector or industry you would like to specialize in at IE? What role do you hope to be able to play in this sector or industry in the medium term
Harnessing Science and Technology: Reviving the Philippine Manufacturing SectorNEDAhq
Keynote address of Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and NEDA Director-General Arsenio M. Balisacan during the 35th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Manila Hotel,10 July 2013
This document discusses SDG 9 which aims to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation. It outlines key targets such as ensuring equitable access to infrastructure and promoting sustainable industrialization. The document then identifies problems in Pakistan's industry, innovation, and infrastructure sectors such as low GDP contribution from industries. It analyzes causes such as weak production, energy crisis, and political instability. Past and current government efforts to address these issues are also outlined, along with proposed solutions like improving infrastructure, increasing skills training, and decentralizing governance.
The STEM Workforce Council at Skillpoint Alliance is an industry-driven workforce development agency that focuses on strengthening today's workforce through adult training programs and engaging tomorrow's workforce with science, technology, engineering, and math education. It builds partnerships between industry and education to scale project-based STEM programs from kindergarten through college that inspire and prepare students for high-tech careers available in the region. The council was initially founded in 2009 with a $100k budget and has grown to a $1.5 million budget in 2015, supported by partnerships with 20 industries, 20 education institutions, and 20 community organizations.
The STEM Workforce Council at Skillpoint Alliance is an industry-driven workforce development agency that focuses on strengthening today's workforce through adult training programs and engaging tomorrow's workforce with science, technology, engineering, and math education. It builds partnerships between industry and education to scale project-based STEM programs from kindergarten through college that inspire and prepare students for high-tech careers available in the region. The council was initially founded in 2009 with a $100k budget and has grown to a $1.5 million budget in 2015, supported by partnerships with 20 industries, 20 education institutions, and 20 community organizations.
Skills development in the mining sector: Making more strategic use of local c...Isabelle Ramdoo
This presentation focuses essentially on the skills dimension of local content policies, and the need to lay a particular attention on training, competencies and skills strategies for future jobs in the mining sector
Tartu Centre for creative Industries coordinates and develops the area of cultural and creative industries in Tartu and South Estonia, speeding up the birth, growth and sustainability of businesses operating in the field of creative industries, decreasing the risks of start-ups during activation period by offering low-cost high-quality working environment and support services (business incubator).
Nepal is transitioning from a rural to urban economy and has a literacy rate of 68.2%. Agriculture accounts for about 40% of GDP and 80% of the population derives their livelihood from it. Technology is viewed as a means to increase productivity by combining resources. Nepal's industrial sector relies on imported and low grade technologies with little focus on R&D. Exports are mainly raw materials and skill development lags requirements. Technology transfer occurs through foreign investment but the scale of projects is generally small. Information technology is increasing access to education and tourism information but remains limited outside urban areas.
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This document outlines several challenges facing the Pakistani economy and some prospects for improving it. The key challenges discussed are low domestic savings and investment rates, large trade and fiscal deficits, a shrinking share of global trade, poor social indicators, and shortages of energy and water. Prospects for improving the economy that are mentioned include changing the national mindset, building human capital through education, using technology more effectively, leveraging the large young labor force, and improving governance through decentralization.
Global Offshoring Industry by Mohit SrivastavaInnovacion.cl
Evalueserve is a global leader in knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) services. The company has over 1,900 employees providing high-value research and analytical services from delivery centers in India, China, Chile, and Romania. Evalueserve's Chile operations have grown rapidly, with plans to expand service lines and increase its workforce to 140 professionals within 24 months and 500 professionals by 2012. While Chile faces challenges from higher costs compared to India, opportunities exist through a focus on productivity gains, blended delivery models, and leveraging Chile's advantages such as talent, work ethic, and government support for foreign investment.
The document discusses the South African secondary sector and construction industry. It notes that in 1994, there were fewer than 20 black architects out of 2650 total in the country. The construction industry employs 864 million people and accounts for 7% of the workforce, with a total expenditure of 96.375 billion and total income of 100.442 billion. It highlights Group Five as an example construction company that aims to collaborate and form working relationships to achieve its goals and impact the economy, and notes there are many similar companies in the secondary sector.
The reality of recession and the impact on the nigeria real estate sectorRotimi Akinlose
The document discusses the impact of recession on the Nigerian real estate sector. It finds that office, residential, retail, and leisure sectors have all been negatively affected, with falling rents, prices, and demand. Construction activity is also down, with developers scaling back projects. However, the industrial sector has fared better. The outlook remains uncertain, though the document argues real estate can still be a sound investment during recessions for reasons like capital appreciation, added value over time, and acting as an inflation hedge.
Nigeria is currently in a recession due to several factors:
1. Falling global commodity prices, especially for oil which is Nigeria's main export.
2. Limited foreign exchange earnings and inflows as oil revenues have declined.
3. Weak global capital flows.
4. Issues like revenue leakages, inefficient systems, militant attacks on oil installations, and the costs of fighting Boko Haram have exacerbated the recession.
The document then discusses the symptoms of recession Nigeria is experiencing like currency devaluation, low foreign reserves, rising unemployment and companies folding. It provides recommendations on how Nigeria can exit the recession such as expansionary economic policies, institution building, and promoting exports.
Practical Reasons Why the Advertising of FMCG should continue even in a Reces...BrandEyeMedia
Companies usually reduce their advertising spend in a recession, this piece gives practical reasons why advertising for FMCG companies in a recession should continue.
Strategic cost management as a recession survival tool in the nigerian manufa...Alexander Decker
The document discusses strategic cost management as a recession survival tool in Nigeria. It aims to determine if Nigerian companies use strategic cost management techniques, the extent of their use in manufacturing and financial services, factors influencing adoption, and if it can be used as a competitive strategy for survival in recessions. The research found that while Nigerian companies are receptive to strategic cost management philosophies, challenges inhibit adoption and implementation. Manufacturing concerns utilize the tools more than financial services. Companies were encouraged to adopt strategic cost management and the government to create an enabling environment for adoption.
Marketing Essentials - Packaging and Labeling - 3ELouis Tizon
The document discusses packaging and labeling. It explains that packaging puts a face on a product, creates impressions, helps sell products, and communicates benefits to customers. 10% of a product's retail price is spent on package development. Packaging functions include promoting products, defining identity, providing information, meeting customer needs, ensuring safe use, and protecting products. Packaging addresses issues like environmentally friendly materials and promoting social causes. Labeling informs consumers about contents, use instructions, and protects companies legally.
U.S recession and its impact on indian economyramanraman
The document discusses the impact of the 2008 recession in the United States on the Indian economy. It notes that the U.S. recession was caused by the subprime mortgage crisis and rising unemployment. This led to a decline in U.S. economic growth and GDP. The recession negatively impacted key sectors in India like exports, IT, real estate, banking, and manufacturing due to declining demand from the U.S. and other countries. The Indian government and central bank took steps to cut interest rates and increase liquidity to mitigate the effects. Overall, while India was still growing, the recession had significant consequences on the country's economic performance and job losses.
This document discusses packaging strategies and provides information on various aspects of packaging. It defines packaging and outlines its importance, including protecting products, assisting in promotion, and providing information to consumers. The document also discusses the history of packaging, different types of packaging materials, and factors to consider in packaging design such as making it unique, functional, and promoting the brand.
The document discusses packaging and its importance in marketing. It defines packaging as designing and producing containers for products. Packaging serves several functions like protection, promotion, and providing product information. Distinctive packaging helps differentiate brands and aids in consumer decision making. The document outlines factors considered in package design and discusses criticisms of packaging like waste and deceptive practices. It provides an example of ITC's use of innovative packaging to market premium Indian foods internationally and lists companies that spend the most on packaging.
The document discusses small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India. It finds that the number of SME units and their production and employment potential has been increasing rapidly over time, significantly contributing to the Indian economy. However, SMEs face constraints like lack of access to finance, infrastructure issues, and marketing challenges. The document proposes adopting a cluster development approach and open incubator model to create an environment where SMEs can collaborate and innovate. It also discusses using knowledge management strategies to help SMEs identify, create, retain and disseminate knowledge for achieving organizational goals.
SPETA, together with SIMTECH, has developed a simulator for training computer numeric control machinists, which can significantly reduce the hours and machine resources required, compared to traditional training methods. In other words, trainees would be able to practice different and more types of machining requirements within the same allocated training time. With this additional preparation, trainees would have a shorter learning cycle when they start working with the companies.
1) The document discusses inclusive and adaptive solutions for managing Nigeria's power crisis. It outlines some of the key issues facing the power sector such as inadequate generation, outdated infrastructure, and commercial losses.
2) It argues that the crisis can only be resolved through a collective effort that builds trust between stakeholders. This involves regular communication, education programs, and highlighting both challenges and successes.
3) A proposed Electricity Market Summit Group would bring together stakeholders across the sector to identify gaps, advocate for policy changes, and facilitate strategic investments needed to develop an effective power value chain. The goal is to help meet targets of generating 20,000MW of power by 2020.
Electricity summit presentation august 2015bmg1mike
1) The document discusses inclusive and adaptive solutions for managing Nigeria's power crisis. It outlines some of the key issues facing the power sector such as inadequate generation, transmission infrastructure, losses, and theft.
2) It argues that the crisis can only be resolved through a collective effort that builds trust between stakeholders. This involves open communication, education programs, and highlighting shared needs and enemies like corruption and infrastructure problems.
3) A new group called the Electricity Market Summit Group is proposed to bring together stakeholders through presentations, discussions, and advocacy. It would work to identify gaps, facilitate investments, and drive policy changes to develop an integrated electricity value chain.
The document proposes a strategy for inclusive and accelerated job creation in Nigeria through direct labour management and infrastructure development. It notes Nigeria's high unemployment rates, especially among youth and secondary school leavers. It reviews previous development plans' shortcomings and challenges faced in implementing recommendations. Key recommendations include redefining economic policy objectives to emphasize job creation, building presidential-level organizational capacity to deliver labour targets, strengthening industry regulation for policy consistency, and aligning economic development with industry growth and job creation.
BOI - INTERVENTION FUNDS: THE JOURNEY SO FAR” PRESENTED BY MR. WAHEED OLAG...Daniel Chinagozi
The document summarizes various intervention funds managed by the Bank of Industry (BOI) to support industrialization in Nigeria. It discusses the CBN intervention funds of N235 billion for manufacturing loans and N300 billion for power and aviation. It provides an overview of other funds like the N100 billion Cotton, Textile and Garment Fund and case studies on their impact. The role of BOI is to disburse these funds from the government to eligible businesses through long-term, low-interest loans to strengthen key sectors and accelerate economic development.
This document outlines a plan to grow Michigan's engineering sector and establish the state as a Global Engineering Village. It identifies Michigan's strong base of engineering talent and predicts growing global demand for engineering services. The plan's goal is to increase engineering's economic contribution over 10 years and gain recognition as an exceptional engineering hub. Key recommendations include developing a branding campaign highlighting engineering jobs, attracting out-of-state talent, and encouraging more co-ops/internships. The plan also details strategies for marketing Michigan as an engineering hotbed, attracting and retaining engineering talent, and strengthening STEM education.
Nepal is transitioning from a rural to urban economy and has a literacy rate of 68.2%. Agriculture accounts for about 40% of GDP and 80% of the population derives their livelihood from it. Technology is viewed as a means to increase productivity by combining resources. Nepal's industrial sector relies on imported and low grade technologies with little focus on R&D. Exports are mainly raw materials and skill development lags requirements. Technology transfer occurs through foreign investment but the scale of projects is generally small. Information technology is increasing access to education and tourism information but remains limited outside urban areas.
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This document outlines several challenges facing the Pakistani economy and some prospects for improving it. The key challenges discussed are low domestic savings and investment rates, large trade and fiscal deficits, a shrinking share of global trade, poor social indicators, and shortages of energy and water. Prospects for improving the economy that are mentioned include changing the national mindset, building human capital through education, using technology more effectively, leveraging the large young labor force, and improving governance through decentralization.
Global Offshoring Industry by Mohit SrivastavaInnovacion.cl
Evalueserve is a global leader in knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) services. The company has over 1,900 employees providing high-value research and analytical services from delivery centers in India, China, Chile, and Romania. Evalueserve's Chile operations have grown rapidly, with plans to expand service lines and increase its workforce to 140 professionals within 24 months and 500 professionals by 2012. While Chile faces challenges from higher costs compared to India, opportunities exist through a focus on productivity gains, blended delivery models, and leveraging Chile's advantages such as talent, work ethic, and government support for foreign investment.
The document discusses the South African secondary sector and construction industry. It notes that in 1994, there were fewer than 20 black architects out of 2650 total in the country. The construction industry employs 864 million people and accounts for 7% of the workforce, with a total expenditure of 96.375 billion and total income of 100.442 billion. It highlights Group Five as an example construction company that aims to collaborate and form working relationships to achieve its goals and impact the economy, and notes there are many similar companies in the secondary sector.
The reality of recession and the impact on the nigeria real estate sectorRotimi Akinlose
The document discusses the impact of recession on the Nigerian real estate sector. It finds that office, residential, retail, and leisure sectors have all been negatively affected, with falling rents, prices, and demand. Construction activity is also down, with developers scaling back projects. However, the industrial sector has fared better. The outlook remains uncertain, though the document argues real estate can still be a sound investment during recessions for reasons like capital appreciation, added value over time, and acting as an inflation hedge.
Nigeria is currently in a recession due to several factors:
1. Falling global commodity prices, especially for oil which is Nigeria's main export.
2. Limited foreign exchange earnings and inflows as oil revenues have declined.
3. Weak global capital flows.
4. Issues like revenue leakages, inefficient systems, militant attacks on oil installations, and the costs of fighting Boko Haram have exacerbated the recession.
The document then discusses the symptoms of recession Nigeria is experiencing like currency devaluation, low foreign reserves, rising unemployment and companies folding. It provides recommendations on how Nigeria can exit the recession such as expansionary economic policies, institution building, and promoting exports.
Practical Reasons Why the Advertising of FMCG should continue even in a Reces...BrandEyeMedia
Companies usually reduce their advertising spend in a recession, this piece gives practical reasons why advertising for FMCG companies in a recession should continue.
Strategic cost management as a recession survival tool in the nigerian manufa...Alexander Decker
The document discusses strategic cost management as a recession survival tool in Nigeria. It aims to determine if Nigerian companies use strategic cost management techniques, the extent of their use in manufacturing and financial services, factors influencing adoption, and if it can be used as a competitive strategy for survival in recessions. The research found that while Nigerian companies are receptive to strategic cost management philosophies, challenges inhibit adoption and implementation. Manufacturing concerns utilize the tools more than financial services. Companies were encouraged to adopt strategic cost management and the government to create an enabling environment for adoption.
Marketing Essentials - Packaging and Labeling - 3ELouis Tizon
The document discusses packaging and labeling. It explains that packaging puts a face on a product, creates impressions, helps sell products, and communicates benefits to customers. 10% of a product's retail price is spent on package development. Packaging functions include promoting products, defining identity, providing information, meeting customer needs, ensuring safe use, and protecting products. Packaging addresses issues like environmentally friendly materials and promoting social causes. Labeling informs consumers about contents, use instructions, and protects companies legally.
U.S recession and its impact on indian economyramanraman
The document discusses the impact of the 2008 recession in the United States on the Indian economy. It notes that the U.S. recession was caused by the subprime mortgage crisis and rising unemployment. This led to a decline in U.S. economic growth and GDP. The recession negatively impacted key sectors in India like exports, IT, real estate, banking, and manufacturing due to declining demand from the U.S. and other countries. The Indian government and central bank took steps to cut interest rates and increase liquidity to mitigate the effects. Overall, while India was still growing, the recession had significant consequences on the country's economic performance and job losses.
This document discusses packaging strategies and provides information on various aspects of packaging. It defines packaging and outlines its importance, including protecting products, assisting in promotion, and providing information to consumers. The document also discusses the history of packaging, different types of packaging materials, and factors to consider in packaging design such as making it unique, functional, and promoting the brand.
The document discusses packaging and its importance in marketing. It defines packaging as designing and producing containers for products. Packaging serves several functions like protection, promotion, and providing product information. Distinctive packaging helps differentiate brands and aids in consumer decision making. The document outlines factors considered in package design and discusses criticisms of packaging like waste and deceptive practices. It provides an example of ITC's use of innovative packaging to market premium Indian foods internationally and lists companies that spend the most on packaging.
The document discusses small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India. It finds that the number of SME units and their production and employment potential has been increasing rapidly over time, significantly contributing to the Indian economy. However, SMEs face constraints like lack of access to finance, infrastructure issues, and marketing challenges. The document proposes adopting a cluster development approach and open incubator model to create an environment where SMEs can collaborate and innovate. It also discusses using knowledge management strategies to help SMEs identify, create, retain and disseminate knowledge for achieving organizational goals.
SPETA, together with SIMTECH, has developed a simulator for training computer numeric control machinists, which can significantly reduce the hours and machine resources required, compared to traditional training methods. In other words, trainees would be able to practice different and more types of machining requirements within the same allocated training time. With this additional preparation, trainees would have a shorter learning cycle when they start working with the companies.
1) The document discusses inclusive and adaptive solutions for managing Nigeria's power crisis. It outlines some of the key issues facing the power sector such as inadequate generation, outdated infrastructure, and commercial losses.
2) It argues that the crisis can only be resolved through a collective effort that builds trust between stakeholders. This involves regular communication, education programs, and highlighting both challenges and successes.
3) A proposed Electricity Market Summit Group would bring together stakeholders across the sector to identify gaps, advocate for policy changes, and facilitate strategic investments needed to develop an effective power value chain. The goal is to help meet targets of generating 20,000MW of power by 2020.
Electricity summit presentation august 2015bmg1mike
1) The document discusses inclusive and adaptive solutions for managing Nigeria's power crisis. It outlines some of the key issues facing the power sector such as inadequate generation, transmission infrastructure, losses, and theft.
2) It argues that the crisis can only be resolved through a collective effort that builds trust between stakeholders. This involves open communication, education programs, and highlighting shared needs and enemies like corruption and infrastructure problems.
3) A new group called the Electricity Market Summit Group is proposed to bring together stakeholders through presentations, discussions, and advocacy. It would work to identify gaps, facilitate investments, and drive policy changes to develop an integrated electricity value chain.
The document proposes a strategy for inclusive and accelerated job creation in Nigeria through direct labour management and infrastructure development. It notes Nigeria's high unemployment rates, especially among youth and secondary school leavers. It reviews previous development plans' shortcomings and challenges faced in implementing recommendations. Key recommendations include redefining economic policy objectives to emphasize job creation, building presidential-level organizational capacity to deliver labour targets, strengthening industry regulation for policy consistency, and aligning economic development with industry growth and job creation.
BOI - INTERVENTION FUNDS: THE JOURNEY SO FAR” PRESENTED BY MR. WAHEED OLAG...Daniel Chinagozi
The document summarizes various intervention funds managed by the Bank of Industry (BOI) to support industrialization in Nigeria. It discusses the CBN intervention funds of N235 billion for manufacturing loans and N300 billion for power and aviation. It provides an overview of other funds like the N100 billion Cotton, Textile and Garment Fund and case studies on their impact. The role of BOI is to disburse these funds from the government to eligible businesses through long-term, low-interest loans to strengthen key sectors and accelerate economic development.
This document outlines a plan to grow Michigan's engineering sector and establish the state as a Global Engineering Village. It identifies Michigan's strong base of engineering talent and predicts growing global demand for engineering services. The plan's goal is to increase engineering's economic contribution over 10 years and gain recognition as an exceptional engineering hub. Key recommendations include developing a branding campaign highlighting engineering jobs, attracting out-of-state talent, and encouraging more co-ops/internships. The plan also details strategies for marketing Michigan as an engineering hotbed, attracting and retaining engineering talent, and strengthening STEM education.
Engineers play a vital role in national economic development through technology and innovation. They contribute to education, production, infrastructure, information and communication technology, which boosts economies. Engineers need to develop a broad understanding of their social responsibilities and participate in decision making. Involving engineers in politics allows them to advocate for important engineering projects and policies that support development. For nations to continue developing, engineers must lead new industrial and economic revolutions with sustainable technologies, and work across disciplines to address issues like climate change, resources and security.
The document presents a project called e-Linker that aims to empower ICT graduates in Rwanda. It does this through providing professional internships, skills development opportunities, and mentorship to bridge the gap between graduates' education and industry demands. This will enhance their employability and career readiness. It will also contribute to improving Rwanda's ICT industry and GDP. The project outlines goals, challenges in the current landscape, proposed solutions, execution plan, budget, risks and mitigation strategies. It calls stakeholders to support the project through investments, partnerships or other engagement to help transform the future of ICT graduates and industry in Rwanda.
The document discusses global value chains (GVCs) and challenges faced by developing countries in GVCs. It notes that maximum economic benefits in GVCs come from initial research/design and final marketing/sales stages, while middle manufacturing/assembly stages provide less value. Developing countries have a chance to participate in middle stages. However, a World Bank report warns that automation may reduce opportunities for labor-intensive manufacturing in developing countries. The document also discusses why returns to R&D investment decrease for poorer countries due to lack of complementary factors needed to effectively contribute to growth.
Age of Structural Development in Pak: 1988 onwardsSameen Zaidi
The document discusses Pakistan's Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) implemented in 1988. The goals of SAP were to liberalize the economy, promote private sector growth, and reduce government deficits and borrowing. However, SAP faced controversy for deregulating businesses, reducing import restrictions and subsidies. While industry responded well to reforms initially, long term impacts included falling industrial growth rates and investment as interest rates and utility prices increased. The textile industry in particular struggled to meet goals as credit terms were eliminated per IMF conditions.
Creating local employment in up and downstream value chains: Case of mining s...Isabelle Ramdoo
This presentation looks at jobs opportunities in the mining sector in Ghana. It looks at both upstream and downstream value chains and at the challenges and opportunities in the mining sector. Some lessons are drawn for the oil and gas sector
An assessment of the constraints of implementing technological innovative ent...Alexander Decker
This study examined the constraints to implementing technological entrepreneurship development programs in Nigeria. A survey was conducted of 160 small business owners. The results showed that accessibility to the programs (28.1%) and finance (24.2%) were the major limiting factors. Lack of awareness was the least constraining factor at 3.8%. In general, the study concluded that accessibility and finance are the primary constraints hindering the implementation of entrepreneurial development programs in Nigeria.
The document outlines Singapore's plans to position itself for future economic growth and job creation through several key initiatives: 1) Leveraging disruptive technologies like digital technologies, IoT, additive manufacturing, and robotics to remain competitive; 2) Tapping economic opportunities from Asian urbanization and consumerism; 3) Driving deeper regional and global economic integration through trade agreements; and 4) Providing $4.5 billion through an Industry Transformation Programme to help companies innovate, boost productivity, and create value through initiatives like Industry Transformation Maps and a National Robotics Programme.
The National Productivity Institute (NPI) aims to improve productivity across South Africa through various programs. It provides technical support to companies facing challenges like Serco Industries, which was struggling with late deliveries, quality issues, and losing market share. With NPI's help implementing quality management and coaching, Serco improved productivity, increased sales, created new jobs, and secured existing ones. The NPI also assisted Widney Transport Components through a continuous improvement program, helping them reduce lead times, increase on-time delivery, and capture more of the market. The NPI supports companies through initiatives like social plans to prevent job losses and the Workplace Challenge Programme to boost competitiveness.
Nanotechnology and advanced materials Dr Abdul Kadir Bin Masromcosti2014
The document discusses Malaysia's focus on nanotechnology and advanced materials to drive industrial development and economic transformation. It outlines Malaysia's National Nanotechnology Program, which identified four key economic clusters - energy and environment, electronics and devices, food and agriculture, and healthcare - for nanotechnology to have early impact. The program aims to develop high-impact projects in these areas to address national economic and social needs. The document also examines Malaysia's strategies to commercialize promising nanomaterials like graphene through aligning projects with its Economic Transformation Program's National Key Economic Areas. The long-term goal is for nanotechnology to benefit multiple industries and help transform Malaysia's economy.
The document discusses India's 'Make in India' initiative to boost manufacturing. It aims to increase manufacturing's contribution to GDP from 15% to 25% by streamlining regulations, improving infrastructure and facilitating business. Key sectors discussed include defense, agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare and a focus on MSMEs which significantly contribute to output, exports and employment in India.
India requires massive investments estimated at $4.5 trillion over the next decade to meet its targets for renewable energy and urban sustainability. However, there are major impediments to attracting this level of investment, including restrictions on sectors and entry routes, inflexible labor laws, lack of consistent long-term policies, and bureaucratic delays. The document recommends reforms such as reducing restrictions, providing labor flexibility, promoting special economic zones, establishing independent regulators, and improving the business environment to facilitate the large-scale investments needed. It also discusses India's positive approach to working with multilateral development banks, which provided a record $43.1 billion in climate finance to developing countries in 2018.
Engineering Procurement & Construction Making India Brick by Brickelithomas202
The EPC market in India has evolved over the last few years with increased project size and complexity. This has increased private clients and entry of several foreign players.
Kgomotso Power Africa established and incorporated in 2003, is made up of a group of companies – Kgomotso Power Supplies, Kgomotso Powerhouse, and Kgomotso Advance Technology and Innovation. Formed and led by astute businessman, Mr Lassy Chiwayo, the company has leveraged its local and global partnerships to provide turnkey solutions in mega projects across various sectors of the economy.
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Fuel Cells: Introduction- importance and classification of fuel cells - description, principle, components, applications of fuel cells: H2-O2 fuel cell, alkaline fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell and direct methanol fuel cells.
Optimizing Gradle Builds - Gradle DPE Tour Berlin 2024Sinan KOZAK
Sinan from the Delivery Hero mobile infrastructure engineering team shares a deep dive into performance acceleration with Gradle build cache optimizations. Sinan shares their journey into solving complex build-cache problems that affect Gradle builds. By understanding the challenges and solutions found in our journey, we aim to demonstrate the possibilities for faster builds. The case study reveals how overlapping outputs and cache misconfigurations led to significant increases in build times, especially as the project scaled up with numerous modules using Paparazzi tests. The journey from diagnosing to defeating cache issues offers invaluable lessons on maintaining cache integrity without sacrificing functionality.
Embedded machine learning-based road conditions and driving behavior monitoringIJECEIAES
Car accident rates have increased in recent years, resulting in losses in human lives, properties, and other financial costs. An embedded machine learning-based system is developed to address this critical issue. The system can monitor road conditions, detect driving patterns, and identify aggressive driving behaviors. The system is based on neural networks trained on a comprehensive dataset of driving events, driving styles, and road conditions. The system effectively detects potential risks and helps mitigate the frequency and impact of accidents. The primary goal is to ensure the safety of drivers and vehicles. Collecting data involved gathering information on three key road events: normal street and normal drive, speed bumps, circular yellow speed bumps, and three aggressive driving actions: sudden start, sudden stop, and sudden entry. The gathered data is processed and analyzed using a machine learning system designed for limited power and memory devices. The developed system resulted in 91.9% accuracy, 93.6% precision, and 92% recall. The achieved inference time on an Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense with a 32-bit CPU running at 64 MHz is 34 ms and requires 2.6 kB peak RAM and 139.9 kB program flash memory, making it suitable for resource-constrained embedded systems.
Using recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) for pavements is crucial to achieving sustainability. Implementing RCA for new pavement can minimize carbon footprint, conserve natural resources, reduce harmful emissions, and lower life cycle costs. Compared to natural aggregate (NA), RCA pavement has fewer comprehensive studies and sustainability assessments.
DEEP LEARNING FOR SMART GRID INTRUSION DETECTION: A HYBRID CNN-LSTM-BASED MODELgerogepatton
As digital technology becomes more deeply embedded in power systems, protecting the communication
networks of Smart Grids (SG) has emerged as a critical concern. Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3)
represents a multi-tiered application layer protocol extensively utilized in Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA)-based smart grids to facilitate real-time data gathering and control functionalities.
Robust Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are necessary for early threat detection and mitigation because
of the interconnection of these networks, which makes them vulnerable to a variety of cyberattacks. To
solve this issue, this paper develops a hybrid Deep Learning (DL) model specifically designed for intrusion
detection in smart grids. The proposed approach is a combination of the Convolutional Neural Network
(CNN) and the Long-Short-Term Memory algorithms (LSTM). We employed a recent intrusion detection
dataset (DNP3), which focuses on unauthorized commands and Denial of Service (DoS) cyberattacks, to
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Lagos nic epresentationdecember2016
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Engineers in a Recession Economy:
Challenges and Remedies
Presented by
Engr. Emeka B. Ibeh, MNSE MNICE M.ASCE
December 2016
Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers
Lagos Chapter
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Introduction
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have officially
declared that Nigeria is in Economic Recession
and may not regain stability anytime soon. The
reality of this recession affects all strata of the
Nations productive workforce including
Engineering personnel. It is our intention to X-Ray
the issues fueling the recession problem and
recommend viable solutions.
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Problem Definition
• RECESSION: a period of temporary economic decline
during which trade and industrial activity are reduced,
generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive
quarters.
• ECONOMY: The state of a country or region in terms of
the production and consumption of goods and services
and the supply of Money.
REMEDIES: Solutions to an undesirable situation.
ENGINEERS: Those who develop economic and safe
solutions to practical problems by applying math, science
and ingenuity.
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Genesis of the Nigerian Economic
Recession
• Inability of the Productive Sector to access
FOREX
• Over-dependence on Oil(poor diversification)
• High inflation rate
• Poor Economic planing and Policy conflicts
• High Interest Rates
• High level of Unemployment
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Genesis of the Nigerian Economic
Recession
• Poor Economic Planning and policy
conflicts collude with high interest rates
to erode investor confidence leading to a
winding down of the productive sector
and the resultant scarcity of foreign
exchange presently gripping the Nigerian
Economy.
• A stagnating productive sector fuels the
country’s unemployment problem as
company’s seek measures to cut
overhead costs.
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Impact on the Engineering Ecosystem
• Increased unemployment for both practicing
and graduate Engineers.
• Credit Crunch: Banks are unwilling/Unable for
fund Large long term Engineering Projects.
• Reduced Interest in study of Engineering in
Higher Institutions: due to perceived scarce
employment opportunities
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Impact on the Engineering Ecosystem:
Retrenchment
Reduce fixed costs,
Narrow product offerings
Reduce staffing
Trim expenditure such as Training,
Marketing and RandD
Companies seem to be applying a retrenchment
approach to business strategy which aim to:
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Impact on the Engineering Ecosystem:
Resilient Sectors
Building Engineering firms,
Project Management firms,
Costing Engineering (QS) firms.
In the case of Multidisciplinary firms, the likelihood is
that the spread of activity across many construction
sectors provide better resilience to the current recession
when compared with specialist firms; these are:
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Remedial Measures
• Effective Business Strategy
• Attraction of FDI’S
• Effective Spending
• Reduction in Tax rates
• Enhanced Access To Credit
• Economic Stabilization Emergency Bill (ESEB)
• Engineering Innovation
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Remedial Measures: Effective
Business Strategy
• Retrenchment(Most Common)
Cutting operating costs
Divestment of non-core assets, closure of plants, reduction
in employment
• Investment
Expenditure in advantageous innovation
Market diversification
• Ambidextrous
A combination of Retrenchment and Investment Strategy
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Remedial Measures:Attraction of
FDI’S
• Brownfield FDI’S: Investment (in
Dollars) into existing public assets.
• Greenfield FDI’S : Investment in form
of PPP into new public infrastructure.
• Diaspora FDI’S: Investment in
infrastructural development by
Nigerian In Diaspora.
• All FDI sources require government to
create the enabling environment to
nurture and maintain investor
confidence.
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Remedial Measures: Attraction of FDI’S
“The MELES WAY”
• Meles Zenawi(prime minister 1995 to
2012) structured Ethiopian Economy
effectively to achieve a GDP above
10%; some benefits include:
• Revenue yield from coffee rose from
10% to 70% of international value
• Attracted FDI from Nigeria via Dangote
Cement using electricity guarantee of
N15/kwh resulting in 60% drop in
Ethiopian Cement Cost.
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Remedial Measures: ESEB
•
Proposed Bill to accelerate recession
recovery
Shall seek to create a coherent
investment climate
Structured to favour the public
procurement act
Economic Stabilization Emergency Bill
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Remedial Measures: Engineering
Innovation
• Government must actively pursue skill
acquisition by its citizenry at all levels
• The Engineering community should
make greater effort to enshrine the
innovation culture amongst its
membership.
• Engineering graduates should be
equipped with marketable skills to
arrest the increasing rate of
unemployment amongst this cadre of
Engineering Community
• Agricultural Skills acquisition should be
made free as a matter of policy
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Conclusion
• For Nigeria to resolve the present economic recession
Government must create a coherent investment
environment to attract FDI’S as successfully applied by
developing countries such as Ethiopia
• The Engineering Community must give Engineering
innovation its pride of place as an indispensable catalyst
to economic diversification and progress
• Engineering Companies must adopt the most effective
business strategy to ensure survival during this economic
recession.
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1. Agriculture is the way to go for Engineers in
2017 and integrated (Zero Waste) method is best.
2. Engineers interested in forming must build in
the potential end users directly into the business model
as reliance on middle men is the best recipe for failure
3. Engineer must learn to come together into
effective partnerships.
4. Agriculture should be left to Agricultural Engineers while Civil
Engineers should remain in their profession as the opportunities
Within it a limitless.
5.The Qualities of Engineering Graduates from the countries
higher institution has to be improves to make them relevant
to their chosen profession.
Strategy for 2017:
Audience Comments
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6. Engineer should acquire soft skills like marketing,
Sales seek effective means of advertising their acquired
skills.
7. NSE, NICE should fashion out effective engineering
Skills acquisition programs.
8. Infrastructural development is indispensable to
The country’s drive to come out of economic
Recession as only functional infrastructure can
Drive economic growth.
9. Civil Engineers must pursue continuous professional
Development (CPD) to remain both locally and
Internationally competent.
10.The country is in economic recession partly because
The Local Engineers are not effective in infrastructure
delivery.
Strategy for 2017:
Audience Comments
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References
1. The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry. 2016. “Steering The
Nigerian Economy out of Recession”.
2. Construction Industry Council, UK. 2009. “The Impact of the Recession
on Construction Professional Services”.
3. Glynn Lowth, Malcolm Prowle, Michael Zhang. 2010.“The impact of
economic recession on business strategy planning in UK
companies”
4. The Royal Academy of Engineering. 2015. “Engineering for a successful
nation”.
5. http://www.werbos.com/E/How_to_Avoid_Depression.pdf. “How to
Avoid A Second, Deeper Recession: An Engineering Approach”.
6. Wikipedia online encyclopedia. 2016. “http://en.wikipedia.org”
7. Google Definition. 2016. “http://www.google.com.ng”
8. http://educacinfo.com/economic-recession-nigeria. 2016. Economic
Recession in Nigeria: Causes and Solutions