African Economic Institutions
African Economic Institutions

Author: Kwame Akonor

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009-12-16

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 1135224587

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This book examines and assesses the principal international economic organizations (IEO’s) based in Africa, analysing how African IEOs have evolved and what contributions they have made to the continents's socio-economic development.

Directory of Institutions and Individuals Active in Environmentally-Sound and Appropriate Technologies
Directory of Institutions and Individuals Active in Environmentally-Sound and Appropriate Technologies

Author: Robert Maxwell

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-05-23

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 1483182290

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UNEP Reference Series, Volume 1: Directory of Institutions and Individuals Active in Environmentally-Sound and Appropriate Technologies presents the dynamic interrelationship of the social system with the natural environment. This book discusses the technological pattern that implies specific approaches to management of resources and is associated with a given lifestyle and value system. This text then explores the remarkable development in human history wherein society, cultural values, patterns of development, and lifestyles reflects the characteristics of technological development. This book discusses as well the crucial role that information plays in the society, whereby sectoral activities such as agriculture, transportation, industry, and rural development require accurate and timely information for the attainment of their goals This book is a valuable resource for social scientists.

The Europa Directory of International Organizations 2021
The Europa Directory of International Organizations 2021

Author: Europa Publications

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-07-28

Total Pages: 2666

ISBN-13: 1000427919

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The Europa Directory of International Organizations 2021 serves as an unequalled one-volume guide to the contemporary international system. Within a clear, unique framework the recent activities of all major international organizations are described in detail. Given alongside extensive background information the reader is able to assess the role and evolving functions of these organizations in today's world. The contact details, key personnel and activities of more than 2,000 international and regional entities have again been thoroughly researched and updated for this 23rd edition. Highlights in this edition include: - a fully revised Who's Who section with biographical details of the key players in the international system. - the response of the international community to crises and conflicts throughout the world. - specially-commissioned introductory essays cover topics including global environmental governance, transboundary water management, and multilateral governance and global action on health.