1. The document discusses the impact of the financial crisis in EU countries on health systems and health spending. It provides data showing total health expenditure as a percentage of GDP across EU countries from 1975 to 2010.
2. It then summarizes the response of health systems which included cuts to health budgets in most countries, increases in cost-sharing and private funding, and prioritizing services for vulnerable groups. Some countries protected health budgets.
3. The conclusion is that short-term cost containment does not equal efficiency, and sustainability requires investments to improve performance through measures like healthcare reform, pharmaceutical policies, and evidence-based medicine.
Debt Management, Country Categorizations and Government-Financial Market Relations: Presentation for UNC Center for European Studies Fall Lecture Series 2012, Beyond the Euro Crisis
Towards an EU-Strategy on Mental Health. Jurgen Scheftlein. Presentation of the Strategy in Mental Health National Health System (Madrid, Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs, 2007)
1 armstrong presentation on price and tariff setting v2Oliver O'Connor
Presentation at a forum I organised on Money Follows the Patient hospital payment systems 4 September 2012
John Armstrong is actuary with Aviva in Ireland
Aleja Slonca is a proposed new retail development in Szczecin, Poland. It will join an existing shopping center and include over 70,000 square meters of retail space. This will make it the dominant retail and entertainment destination in the western part of Szczecin. The development aims to meet the needs of the fast growing residential districts in the area, which have high purchasing power but currently lack modern retail options.
The document discusses Finland's education system and lessons that could be learned. It provides an overview of key aspects of Finland's education including: basic education being compulsory and free from ages 7-16; upper secondary education where half choose vocational studies; teaching being a respected profession requiring a degree with only top applicants accepted; early childhood education emphasizing play; and a non-competitive system with local control and equality. The document suggests Finland's long-term consistent vision and culture of trust with no testing could provide lessons for other nations.
En naturkatastrofs resultat styrs av olika faktorer. Vilka är dessa och vilka är utmaningarna med katastrofmedicinska insatser? Om detta och mer berättar Johan von Schreeb från Karolinska Institutet.
This document summarizes a presentation about teacher networks for professional development. It discusses the context of teachers' needs for professional development and the benefits of teacher collaboration. It presents eTwinning as a case study of a teacher network and social media platform, which currently has over 183,000 registered teachers. Social Network Analysis methods are applied to study connections between teachers in eTwinning and how information spreads through the network. The presentation concludes by welcoming attendees to an evening book launch and further sessions on teachers' use of social media in schools and the future of teacher networks in 2025.
Debt Management, Country Categorizations and Government-Financial Market Relations: Presentation for UNC Center for European Studies Fall Lecture Series 2012, Beyond the Euro Crisis
Towards an EU-Strategy on Mental Health. Jurgen Scheftlein. Presentation of the Strategy in Mental Health National Health System (Madrid, Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs, 2007)
1 armstrong presentation on price and tariff setting v2Oliver O'Connor
Presentation at a forum I organised on Money Follows the Patient hospital payment systems 4 September 2012
John Armstrong is actuary with Aviva in Ireland
Aleja Slonca is a proposed new retail development in Szczecin, Poland. It will join an existing shopping center and include over 70,000 square meters of retail space. This will make it the dominant retail and entertainment destination in the western part of Szczecin. The development aims to meet the needs of the fast growing residential districts in the area, which have high purchasing power but currently lack modern retail options.
The document discusses Finland's education system and lessons that could be learned. It provides an overview of key aspects of Finland's education including: basic education being compulsory and free from ages 7-16; upper secondary education where half choose vocational studies; teaching being a respected profession requiring a degree with only top applicants accepted; early childhood education emphasizing play; and a non-competitive system with local control and equality. The document suggests Finland's long-term consistent vision and culture of trust with no testing could provide lessons for other nations.
En naturkatastrofs resultat styrs av olika faktorer. Vilka är dessa och vilka är utmaningarna med katastrofmedicinska insatser? Om detta och mer berättar Johan von Schreeb från Karolinska Institutet.
This document summarizes a presentation about teacher networks for professional development. It discusses the context of teachers' needs for professional development and the benefits of teacher collaboration. It presents eTwinning as a case study of a teacher network and social media platform, which currently has over 183,000 registered teachers. Social Network Analysis methods are applied to study connections between teachers in eTwinning and how information spreads through the network. The presentation concludes by welcoming attendees to an evening book launch and further sessions on teachers' use of social media in schools and the future of teacher networks in 2025.
Library publications for iPad and iPhoneBobby Graham
This document summarizes Bobby Graham's apps and publications for the iPad and mobile devices. It lists popular apps like Flipboard, Photogene, Reader, and Kindle. It then discusses three ebook reader apps - iBooks, Stanza, and Kindle for iPhone. iBooks has over 200,000 titles and allows reading like a book with page turns. Stanza has 100,000 titles with customization options. Kindle has 950,000 titles, newspapers, magazines, and syncing across devices. The document ends asking for suggestions on reaching Gen Y staffers using more mobile apps and devices.
The National Library of Australia conducted a review of its VuFind catalogue interface to improve usability for users. They worked with a usability consultancy to conduct user surveys, define profiles, interview users, and have them complete tasks on the original and revised interfaces. Based on findings, recommendations were made to improve labeling, navigation, search box, and results page. The goal was to enhance access and make the catalogue interface more intuitive for user needs.
This document discusses the National Library of Australia's use of social media and wikis. It notes that the Library supports transparency of information and engages with other libraries nationally and internationally using tools like Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. It provides statistics on the Library's internal and public wikis, which allow all staff to collaborate, share information across levels, and work in teams on projects related to collections, services, and more. The document emphasizes that the wikis are community-managed and allow users to fix issues and have their edits attributed. It concludes that people are willing to take responsibility for their own learning and organizing when given the opportunity to contribute and learn from each other.
So you want to self publish your book?Bobby Graham
This document summarizes the key points from a workshop on self-publishing a book. It discusses preparing the manuscript for publication, including title pages, covers, and formatting. It also covers preparing for print, including typesetting, getting print quotes, binding styles, and distribution. Promoting the book is also discussed, such as developing a marketing strategy, social media presence, and book launches. Finally, it addresses costs of self-publishing and publishing digitally, as well as the pros and cons of traditional versus self-publishing.
Open Publish at the National Library of AustraliaBobby Graham
The National Library of Australia uses Open Journal Systems (OJS) to manage Open Publish, their open access journal hosting service. OJS is an open source journal management and publishing system that assists with the entire refereed publishing process. The National Library hosts six journals through Open Publish and works with journal managers to facilitate the publishing process. Their objectives are to capture and improve access to Australian content in a format suitable for long-term preservation.
The National Library of Australia implemented their first wiki in 2006 and now has over 100 wiki spaces used by their 450 employees. Wikis allow for transparency of information sharing and collaboration both internally and with other organizations. They chose to use Confluence due to its compatibility with their systems and because it has an active open source community. Wikis are used for a variety of projects including managing collections, planning new services, and improving business processes. While wikis provide flexibility and easy collaboration, their open nature can also lead to uncertainty which requires governance and guidelines for proper usage.
This document summarizes trends in paid work after retirement in the EU27 based on a presentation given at an IFA conference in Prague. It finds that over 1 in 10 Europeans aged 65-69 currently does paid work, up from 8.9% in 2005 to 10.8% in 2011. The main drivers for this increase are financial need, interest in continuing to work, and available opportunities. Those most likely to work after retirement tend to be healthy, educated individuals living in urban areas, though participation is growing among other demographic groups as well. Most post-retirement work is part-time, temporary, or involves self-employment, often in agriculture, fishery or other sectors besides public administration.
International Happiness day - some bits of info from Gallup WorldPoll -- Euro...Robert Manchin
Being happy yesterday is not the same as a general evaluation of life -- and for my Hungarian friends: cheer up you are not at the bottom compared to others, no matter how much you want to believe it:)
This document provides an overview of the European Cluster Conference 2012 held in Vienna. It includes brief biographies of Joseph Alois Schumpeter, an economist, and Lipizzan horses at the Spanish Riding School. The conference objectives were to promote innovation, excellence in clusters, SME internationalization through clusters, and foster new industrial value chains. Graphs show participation levels at the conference from various European and non-European countries. The conference was well organized with over 50 speakers over two days.
The document provides an overview of using Elluminate for an online meeting. It instructs users to test their audio by using the audio setup wizard to check speakers and microphones. It recommends selecting the wide layout view for optimal display. Users are told to send a chat message if they encounter any problems.
This document discusses the European SMB market and opportunities for unified communications vendors. It notes that SMBs are the backbone of the European economy, accounting for 99.8% of enterprises and employing 67% of the workforce. However, SMBs face constraints like implementing new technology and limited access to finance. This presents opportunities for UC vendors to help SMBs optimize resources and reduce costs with unified communications solutions. The document analyzes SMB market trends and concerns across various European countries. It also examines channels' expectations for sales opportunities in 2010, with contact centers and mobility solutions seen as top areas for growth.
The slide is from Dr Geoffrey Nicholson, the inventor of 3M post-it notes. On 20th March, he did the presentation in Nhouse NUS.
It is important to sustain innovation in an organization, and here goes the slides.
Marc-Andre Gagnon - Pharmacare in Canada TodayPharmacare 2020
This document summarizes Canada's current situation regarding prescription drug access and costs. It notes that Canada spends $27.2 billion annually on prescription drugs, with costs increasing 10% per year on average since 1985, despite generics and patent expirations. Coverage is uneven across provinces and depends on employment rather than medical need. Private insurance administers most coverage and has higher administrative costs than public plans. The document argues for reforming the system to improve equitable access and contain rising costs through a universal public pharmacare program.
Insights from Nordic results in IALS and ALLEduSkills OECD
1) Nordic countries have consistently scored among the highest levels in international surveys of adult skills in areas like literacy, numeracy, and problem solving.
2) These countries also have high levels of participation in adult education throughout one's lifespan, helped by public policies that promote adult learning and target barriers to participation.
3) However, inequalities still exist and certain groups, like the least educated, continue to face challenges accessing adult education despite Nordic countries' efforts to promote equity. Overcoming dispositional barriers remains particularly difficult.
Finland has slightly more teaching hours per year in lower secondary education than Spain and some of the lowest among OECD countries. In primary education, Finland has fewer hours of teaching than Spain. Teachers' salaries in lower secondary education in Spain, adjusted for purchasing power, are higher than in Finland, and maximum salaries in Spain are also higher than in Finland. Finland has more school days per year in primary education than Spain.
info efisiensi pendidikan yad, dan bgmn sinergi antara oecd country dan asia tenggara, perlu di sikapi dan di persiapkan dan di bandingkan antar negara, tapi perlu ke hati2an, krn negara oecd stagnan saat ini dlm bidang ekonomi...
Presentation from a one-hour webinar hosted by the LowCVP on the technical and environmental characteristics of the EU passenger car fleet. Based on data from the ICCT's 2011 pocketbook of European vehicle market statistics. Down that report at <http: />
Inge G. Thulin Executive Vice President, International Operationsfinance10
This document discusses 3M's international operations and growth strategies. It notes that 3M has subsidiaries in 69 countries representing 61% of sales. Key points include:
1) 3M focuses on developing local market knowledge and solutions through its extensive international subsidiary network.
2) 3M pursues growth in both developed and developing markets by emphasizing customer success, operational excellence, and engaged employees.
3) 3M's customer technology centers allow it to collaborate closely with customers and develop local applications of its technologies.
Library publications for iPad and iPhoneBobby Graham
This document summarizes Bobby Graham's apps and publications for the iPad and mobile devices. It lists popular apps like Flipboard, Photogene, Reader, and Kindle. It then discusses three ebook reader apps - iBooks, Stanza, and Kindle for iPhone. iBooks has over 200,000 titles and allows reading like a book with page turns. Stanza has 100,000 titles with customization options. Kindle has 950,000 titles, newspapers, magazines, and syncing across devices. The document ends asking for suggestions on reaching Gen Y staffers using more mobile apps and devices.
The National Library of Australia conducted a review of its VuFind catalogue interface to improve usability for users. They worked with a usability consultancy to conduct user surveys, define profiles, interview users, and have them complete tasks on the original and revised interfaces. Based on findings, recommendations were made to improve labeling, navigation, search box, and results page. The goal was to enhance access and make the catalogue interface more intuitive for user needs.
This document discusses the National Library of Australia's use of social media and wikis. It notes that the Library supports transparency of information and engages with other libraries nationally and internationally using tools like Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. It provides statistics on the Library's internal and public wikis, which allow all staff to collaborate, share information across levels, and work in teams on projects related to collections, services, and more. The document emphasizes that the wikis are community-managed and allow users to fix issues and have their edits attributed. It concludes that people are willing to take responsibility for their own learning and organizing when given the opportunity to contribute and learn from each other.
So you want to self publish your book?Bobby Graham
This document summarizes the key points from a workshop on self-publishing a book. It discusses preparing the manuscript for publication, including title pages, covers, and formatting. It also covers preparing for print, including typesetting, getting print quotes, binding styles, and distribution. Promoting the book is also discussed, such as developing a marketing strategy, social media presence, and book launches. Finally, it addresses costs of self-publishing and publishing digitally, as well as the pros and cons of traditional versus self-publishing.
Open Publish at the National Library of AustraliaBobby Graham
The National Library of Australia uses Open Journal Systems (OJS) to manage Open Publish, their open access journal hosting service. OJS is an open source journal management and publishing system that assists with the entire refereed publishing process. The National Library hosts six journals through Open Publish and works with journal managers to facilitate the publishing process. Their objectives are to capture and improve access to Australian content in a format suitable for long-term preservation.
The National Library of Australia implemented their first wiki in 2006 and now has over 100 wiki spaces used by their 450 employees. Wikis allow for transparency of information sharing and collaboration both internally and with other organizations. They chose to use Confluence due to its compatibility with their systems and because it has an active open source community. Wikis are used for a variety of projects including managing collections, planning new services, and improving business processes. While wikis provide flexibility and easy collaboration, their open nature can also lead to uncertainty which requires governance and guidelines for proper usage.
This document summarizes trends in paid work after retirement in the EU27 based on a presentation given at an IFA conference in Prague. It finds that over 1 in 10 Europeans aged 65-69 currently does paid work, up from 8.9% in 2005 to 10.8% in 2011. The main drivers for this increase are financial need, interest in continuing to work, and available opportunities. Those most likely to work after retirement tend to be healthy, educated individuals living in urban areas, though participation is growing among other demographic groups as well. Most post-retirement work is part-time, temporary, or involves self-employment, often in agriculture, fishery or other sectors besides public administration.
International Happiness day - some bits of info from Gallup WorldPoll -- Euro...Robert Manchin
Being happy yesterday is not the same as a general evaluation of life -- and for my Hungarian friends: cheer up you are not at the bottom compared to others, no matter how much you want to believe it:)
This document provides an overview of the European Cluster Conference 2012 held in Vienna. It includes brief biographies of Joseph Alois Schumpeter, an economist, and Lipizzan horses at the Spanish Riding School. The conference objectives were to promote innovation, excellence in clusters, SME internationalization through clusters, and foster new industrial value chains. Graphs show participation levels at the conference from various European and non-European countries. The conference was well organized with over 50 speakers over two days.
The document provides an overview of using Elluminate for an online meeting. It instructs users to test their audio by using the audio setup wizard to check speakers and microphones. It recommends selecting the wide layout view for optimal display. Users are told to send a chat message if they encounter any problems.
This document discusses the European SMB market and opportunities for unified communications vendors. It notes that SMBs are the backbone of the European economy, accounting for 99.8% of enterprises and employing 67% of the workforce. However, SMBs face constraints like implementing new technology and limited access to finance. This presents opportunities for UC vendors to help SMBs optimize resources and reduce costs with unified communications solutions. The document analyzes SMB market trends and concerns across various European countries. It also examines channels' expectations for sales opportunities in 2010, with contact centers and mobility solutions seen as top areas for growth.
The slide is from Dr Geoffrey Nicholson, the inventor of 3M post-it notes. On 20th March, he did the presentation in Nhouse NUS.
It is important to sustain innovation in an organization, and here goes the slides.
Marc-Andre Gagnon - Pharmacare in Canada TodayPharmacare 2020
This document summarizes Canada's current situation regarding prescription drug access and costs. It notes that Canada spends $27.2 billion annually on prescription drugs, with costs increasing 10% per year on average since 1985, despite generics and patent expirations. Coverage is uneven across provinces and depends on employment rather than medical need. Private insurance administers most coverage and has higher administrative costs than public plans. The document argues for reforming the system to improve equitable access and contain rising costs through a universal public pharmacare program.
Insights from Nordic results in IALS and ALLEduSkills OECD
1) Nordic countries have consistently scored among the highest levels in international surveys of adult skills in areas like literacy, numeracy, and problem solving.
2) These countries also have high levels of participation in adult education throughout one's lifespan, helped by public policies that promote adult learning and target barriers to participation.
3) However, inequalities still exist and certain groups, like the least educated, continue to face challenges accessing adult education despite Nordic countries' efforts to promote equity. Overcoming dispositional barriers remains particularly difficult.
Finland has slightly more teaching hours per year in lower secondary education than Spain and some of the lowest among OECD countries. In primary education, Finland has fewer hours of teaching than Spain. Teachers' salaries in lower secondary education in Spain, adjusted for purchasing power, are higher than in Finland, and maximum salaries in Spain are also higher than in Finland. Finland has more school days per year in primary education than Spain.
info efisiensi pendidikan yad, dan bgmn sinergi antara oecd country dan asia tenggara, perlu di sikapi dan di persiapkan dan di bandingkan antar negara, tapi perlu ke hati2an, krn negara oecd stagnan saat ini dlm bidang ekonomi...
Presentation from a one-hour webinar hosted by the LowCVP on the technical and environmental characteristics of the EU passenger car fleet. Based on data from the ICCT's 2011 pocketbook of European vehicle market statistics. Down that report at <http: />
Inge G. Thulin Executive Vice President, International Operationsfinance10
This document discusses 3M's international operations and growth strategies. It notes that 3M has subsidiaries in 69 countries representing 61% of sales. Key points include:
1) 3M focuses on developing local market knowledge and solutions through its extensive international subsidiary network.
2) 3M pursues growth in both developed and developing markets by emphasizing customer success, operational excellence, and engaged employees.
3) 3M's customer technology centers allow it to collaborate closely with customers and develop local applications of its technologies.
The document is a Gapminder World Map from 2010 that shows life expectancy and GDP per person for countries around the world. It divides countries into three categories: low-income, middle-income, and high-income based on GDP. High-income countries tend to have the highest life expectancies over 75 years while low-income countries have life expectancies under 60 years. The size of each country represents its population size.
The document discusses start-up companies in technology and their potential for high growth. It provides data on scientific publications, highly cited publications, and researchers per capita in various countries. The data shows the United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Belgium having the highest scientific publications per researcher, while the US, Netherlands, and Denmark have the most highly cited publications. Ireland had the fastest growth in researchers per labor force from 1995 to the latest figures.
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LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
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Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
1. Financial Crisis in the EU countries
Health impact
Health Systems Response
A framework for decision making
Lisbon, 11th January 2012
Josep Figueras
www.healthobservatory.eu
2. Total Health Expenditure % GDP (1975-2010)
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Austria
Belgium
10 Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
9 France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
8
% GDP
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
7 Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Slovak Republic
6
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
5 United Kingdom
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05
07
09
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
20
20
20
20
20
Source OECD HEALTH DATA 2010, October
3. “Obama is a big-spending liberal. And he
takes his political inspiration from Europe (…)
Guess what? Europe isn't working in Europe.
It's not going to work here”.
Mitt Romney 22 September 2011
The European social model
The Lifestyle Superpower
Based on I. Kickbush
4. Economic recession
“Those of us who have looked to the
self-interest of lending institutions to
protect shareholder's equity -- myself
especially -- are in a state of shocked
• disbelief”
Threat to health and health systems?
A. Greenspan
– E.g. Indiscriminate cross cutting
– E.g. Further ration health budgets
or
• Opportunity to reform?
– E.g. Demonstrate the value of health on wealth
– E.g. Reform health services
– E.g. Prioritize interventions
5. Outline
• Impact on Health
• Social protection response
• Health services response
• Protect health budget
• Health for economic productivity
• Invest on health services as economic sector
• Reduce (or raise) statutory resources
• Ration HS (coverage & private funding)
• Prioritise / reallocate resources
• Improve health systems performance
• Concluding remarks
6. Health impact?
Disaster? Blessing?
“Recession is a lifestyle blessing
“Econocide to surge as recession in disguise” – Times Oct 2008
bites” – BBC Mar 2009
From Stuckler D. & McKee M.
7. Health impact?
Lessons from previous crises
Sources: NYT Oct 1930; AP 1932; WP 1930
Source: Hanley 1931 Life From Stuckler D. & McKee M.
9. Health impact?
In short....
• Contradictory evidence
• Effects on alcohol, tobacco, diet?
• Negative health impact of recovery?
• Increase in psychiatric disorders and suicide
•• Decrease in Social Protection
Strengthen traffic accidents
• •Decrease inprotection and unemployment policies
Labour access / health service utilisation
• Family & housing benefits
• Anti-poverty measures
• Foster Social Support Networks
11. Health System Response
In short ....
• In majority of countries many new policies introduced
e.g. Czech Republic, Greece, Ireland, Portugal.
• In few countries few policy changes e.g. Denmark,
Finland, Germany, Norway, Poland.
• Pre 2008 reforms (continuation, acceleration, reversal)
• Health budget
• Cuts in most e.g. Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia,
Ireland, Italy, Greece, Latvia, Romania, Portugal, Spain.
• Maintain e.g. ring fenced in the UK and Belgium
• Increase in France and Denmark
Mladowsky, P, Srivastava, D Cylus J, KaranikolosM,
Thompson S & McKee M Forthcoming, 2011
12. 1. Protect the health budget
Health Impact on Economic Productivity
Health Systems
Demonstrate performance!!! Direct contribution
Societal to the economy
Well-being
Health Wealth
Effects of ill health on economic growth
Figueras J, McKee M 2011
13. 1. Protect the health budget
Invest on HS as component of economy
• Component of stimulus packages:
• Hospitals (France, Denmark)
• Health employment
• Retraining (Germany)
• But in most countries cuts in capital investment
Mladowsky, P, Srivastava, D Cylus J, KaranikolosM,
Thompson S & McKee M Forthcoming, 2011
14. 2. Reduce (or raise) statutory resources
• How much to spend vs other sectors?
• Decrease tax base in most countries
• Increase tax base only Italy and Czech Republic.
• Increased SHI contribution rates: Bulgaria, Czech
Republic, Greece, Portugal, Romania and Slovenia
• Increase (tax based) unemployment contributions to SHI
e.g. Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Romania
• Increase ‘sin’ taxes: alcohol, tobacco, fat.
E.g. Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Hungary,
Israel & Estonia
Mladowsky, P, Srivastava, D Cylus J, KaranikolosM,
Thompson S & McKee M Forthcoming, 2011
17. 3. Rationing Health Services
• Reduce coverage
• Population (breadth): no changes in most
• Benefit package (scope): no changes, only small in
Ireland, Netherlands & Portugal
• Services: e.g. Waiting times in many countries
• Increase private funding
• Private voluntary health insurance
• Cost-sharing / out of pocket: E.g. Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland,
Latvia, Netherlands, Portugal and Romania.
• Reduced cost-sharing: e.g. Belgium
Mladowsky, P, Srivastava, D Cylus J, KaranikolosM,
Thompson S & McKee M Forthcoming, 2011
18. Public-private mix in financing in the EU
(Thomson, S. and E. Mossialos (2009). Private health insurance in the European Union.
Pe rce nt distribution of he alth syste m funding source s, 2007
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Finland
Lithuania
Bulgaria
United Kingdom
Estonia
Latvia
Hungary
Romania
Italy
Poland
Spain
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Slovenia
Portugal
France
Malta
Belgium
Austria
Germany
Cyprus
Ireland
Netherlands
Denmark
Greece
Luxembourg
Sweden
Public VHI OOP Other
19. The well-known 20/80 distribution –
actually the 5/50 or 10/70 problem
100%
5
90%
5 How can we predict
5 who these 5 or 10% are?
5
80%
10
53,2
70%
10
60%
10
50%
40% 15,6
30%
8,8
50
20% 5,6
6,9
10%
4
2,5
3,4
0%
% of population % of expenditure
20. Where the cost of seeking care is lower, the
reduction of utilization is also lower
“Reductions in routine care today might lead to undetected
illness tomorrow and reduced individual health and well-
being in the more distant future.”
Source: Lusardi et al. The economic crisis and medical care usage
2010. Harvard Business School
21. 4. Prioritise / reallocate resources
– Target services to vulnerable populations and with
highest health need: e.g. mental health services
– Cost effective interventions
• Primary Health Care
• Public Health / Rebalancing prevention and cure
• Health in All Policies
– e.g Increasing long term unemployment coverage
– e.g. Measures to combat poverty
Mladowsky, P, Srivastava, D Cylus J, KaranikolosM,
Thompson S & McKee M Forthcoming, 2011
22. 5. Improve performance
• Reforms in purchasing & payment systems
– Purchasing leverage
– Introduce case mix / payment for performance
Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, England
– Reduce/freeze prices paid to providers, reduction of
salaries of health professionals e.g. France, Greece, Spain
Ireland, Lithuania, Romania, England, Portugal, Slovenia
• Rationalising hospital/specialist services
e.g. Hospital mergers in several countries
Mladowsky, P, Srivastava, D Cylus J, KaranikolosM,
Thompson S & McKee M Forthcoming, 2011
23. 5. Improve performance
• Improve pharmaceutical / technology policies
Most EU27 strengthened policies to reduce the prices of
medical goods or improve the rational use of drugs
– Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Estonia, Greece,
Ireland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain
• Wide variety of measures
– generic substitution
– Improve quality of prescribing
– claw-back mechanisms
– negotiations on prices
Mladowsky, P, Srivastava, D Cylus J, KaranikolosM,
Thompson S & McKee M Forthcoming, 2011
24. 5. Improve performance
• Eliminate ineffective / inappropriate services &
cut the volume of least cost-effective services
• Strengthened HTA but limited use in cuts
• European Network for HTA
– Improving evidence/base/medicine
• Enhancing integrated care
• Skill mix optimisation
• Market „like‟ mechanisms / New public
management e.g Hospital Self Governance
25. In conclusion...
• Fiscal sustainability: constraint, not policy objective
• Cost containment ≠ efficiency
• (Extra) spending should demonstrate value
• Be transparent & explicit about trade offs
• Don‟t forget the other sectors (social)!
• Learn to communicate the case for Health & Wealth
26. In conclusion......
• Coverage (two dimensions) largely unaffected
– Benefits package and population
– Increase coverage targeted at low-income groups
• Increased user charges
– If substantial: likely to decrease equity and efficiency
• Few public health policies: missed opportunity
27. In conclusion...
• Increases in performance: reducing costs through efficiency
– Hospital reconfiguration
– Improved purchasing
– Drugs: rational use and pricing
– Evidence base medicine
• Savings may not be inmediate: hospital restructuring
• The short-term balancing acts are not sustainable on the
long run
– Delaying investments and maintenance
– Lowering salaries carries the risk of losing qualified staff
28. Short-term solutions are important to keep
the system running during crisis, but…
…aim for sustainable efficiency gains!
29.
30. Bridging the gap between
evidence and policy-making
www.healthobservatory.eu