The Transatlantic Economy 2011
Daniel S. Hamilton
The Transatlantic Economy surveys have become a standard reference for business, policymakers, and the media interested in the changing role of the U.S. and Europe in the global economy. This edition will further advance that trend. The Transatlantic Economy 2011 offers the most up-to-date survey of European sourced jobs, trade, and investment for each of the fifty U.S. states as well as U.S.-sourced jobs, trade, and investment for all European economies. Special chapters examine how the United States and Europe have emerged from the financial crisis, evaluate future prospects for onshored and offshored jobs, and present a new look at how key city-regions are driving prospects for transatlantic prosperity.
- Imprint: Center for Transatlantic Relations SAIS
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780984134175
- Publication Date: Mar 2011
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Preventing Conflict, Managing Crisis
Eva Gross
Over the past two decades the United States and Europe have engaged actively in efforts to prevent conflict and to manage crises around the world. How effective have such efforts been, and how could they be improved? This volume offers recommendations and applies them to specific case studies. In includes a Crisis Management Toolbox that outlines the key principles, actors, and instruments guiding such efforts.
- Imprint: Center for Transatlantic Relations SAIS
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780984854417
- Publication Date: Jan 2012
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The Transatlantic Economy 2012, Volume 1
Daniel S. Hamilton
The Transatlantic Economy surveys have become a standard reference for businesses, policymakers, and media interested in the changing role of the U.S. and Europe in the global economy. This edition will further advance that trend. The Transatlantic Economy 2012 survey offers the most up-to-date set of facts, figures, and analysis available on the deep economic integration binding Europe and the United States.Volume 1 describes the impact of economic and financial crises; prospects for the dollar and euro; the position of the transatlantic economy in relation to high-growth emerging markets; and the changing landscape of international innovation.Volume 2 documents European-sourced jobs, trade, and investment in each of the fifty U.S. states and U.S.-sourced jobs, trade, and investment in thirty European countries.
- Imprint: Center for Transatlantic Relations SAIS
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780984854448
- Publication Date: Nov 2015
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A New Paradigm
Sasha Toperich
A New Paradigm: Perspectives on the Changing Mediterranean is a collection of essays by scholars and activists from the north and south Mediterranean, Europe, and the United States. The contributors draw on their diverse experiences and perspectives to shine a light on a number of current and emerging Mediterranean issues and offer policy recommendations to tackle the challenges in the region. Taken as a whole, the volume suggests that greater international cooperation and inclusiveness are needed to promote a freer, more prosperous future for the people living in the broader Mediterranean Basin.
- Imprint: Center for Transatlantic Relations SAIS
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780989029483
- Publication Date: Jul 2014
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Novo Nordisk
Kurt Jacobsen
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9788712073901
- Publication Date: Jan 1970
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Enhancing Investment in West Africa
T. Ademola Oyejide
A study that explores the options available to ECOWAS states for promoting, protecting and guaranteeing flows of domestic and foreign direct investment, in the context of the ACP-EU Economic Partnership Agreements, so that development gains are realised in these economies.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290029
- Publication Date: Apr 2009
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Social Policies in Grenada
Patsy Lewis
This paper assesses developments in social policy approaches and delivery in Grenada, including the economic strategies pursued and their effects on social policy, particularly in respect of children. It looks at the challenges faced by governments and presents a brief case study of Hurricane Ivan.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290258
- Publication Date: Nov 2010
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The Contract System of Employment for Senior Government Officials
Faamausili Dr Matagialofi Lua'iufi
This publication reviews the effects of the reforms implemented under the 'new public management' programme on the roles and conditions of service of permanent secretaries and directors in the Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290531
- Publication Date: Jul 2011
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Macroeconomic Policy Frameworks of Small States
Gérard Adonis
This book reviews the implementation of macroeconomic policies in Malta, identifying the key issues, lessons learnt and best practices which could be adapted by other small states. It also sets out the country's challenges for the future, including attending to the conflicting demands of environmental conservation and economic development.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290630
- Publication Date: Sep 2011
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Seychelles Presidential Election, 19-21 May 2011
The Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group for the Seychelles Presidential Election. The Group was led by Dr Julian R Hunte, the former Foreign Minister of St Lucia, and comprised five eminent persons in total.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290678
- Publication Date: Sep 2011
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Guidebook to Education in the Commonwealth
Guidebook showcasing successful, innovative education initiatives to help meet the MDGs and Education for All targets from around the Commonwealth, in a concise and easy-to-use format. Provides policy-makers with examples of solutions that will assist them in devising strategies to counter their own educational challenges.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290845
- Publication Date: Aug 2012
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The Impact of Women's Political Leadership on Democracy and Development
Farah Deeba Chowdhury
Describes barriers to women's political participation and explains why women's inclusion is crucial to democracy. It identifies strategies – electoral reform (New Zealand), party voluntary quotas (South Africa), and legislative quotas (Bangladesh and India) – that have helped to advance the participation of women in decision-making at all levels.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291095
- Publication Date: Dec 2013
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Sri Lanka's Northern Provincial Council Elections, 21 September 2013
The report of the Commonwealth Observer Mission for Sri Lanka's Northern Provincial Council Elections, held 21 September 2013. The Mission was led by Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, Former Vice President of Kenya, and was comprised of 4 eminent persons.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291125
- Publication Date: Jan 2014
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Building the Resilience of Small States
Denny Lewis-Bynoe
This study refines and expands the Commonwealth resilience framework, developed to measure the resilience of small states' economies to adverse economic shocks, natural disasters and extreme weather events. It proposes policy measures for building resilience, and the areas in which key development partners can provide support.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291286
- Publication Date: Sep 2014
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Antigua and Barbuda General Election, 12 June 2014
The 2014 general election was conducted in a peaceful, credible and transparent manner. Voter turnout was high and the Mission commended the Electoral Commission on its management of the entire electoral process. The report makes a number of recommendations for consideration ahead of the next elections.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291316
- Publication Date: Sep 2014
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Aquaculture
This second volume of the Commonwealth Blue Economy Series, Aquaculture, explores the potential for the development of a blue economy mariculture industry, as well as specific enabling conditions that could assist in moving towards economic reality where opportunities exist.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291491
- Publication Date: Sep 2016
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Advancing Gender Equality
Advancing Gender Equality brings together case studies from 20 countries that demonstrate a range of strategies that can be employed to advance gender equality and women's empowerment. Together they help to show what perpetuates gender inequality and offer approaches that can be adopted to help end unjust discrimination.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291514
- Publication Date: Aug 2016
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Blue Biotechnology
This fifth volume in the Commonwealth Blue Economy Series, Blue Biotechnology, provides a high-level assessment of the opportunities available for economic diversification through the development of a blue biotechnology sector in SIDS for food, health products and pharmaceuticals.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291521
- Publication Date: Sep 2016
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The Blue Economy and Small States
Island nations have benefited from their ocean resources, with marine uses and activities contributing to their economic development. There is a growing appreciation of the critical role oceans play in sustainable economic growth and the need to manage and protect coastal and marine ecosystems that are the fundamental basis for that growth.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291569
- Publication Date: Sep 2016
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A Handbook on Regional Integration in Africa
Brendan Vickers
This publication advises and informs on current dynamics, opportunities, challenges and policy options for Africa's regional integration agenda. It is a unique resource for supporting capacity-building on African regional trade issues.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291675
- Publication Date: Apr 2017
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