World Development Report 2019

World Development Report 2019
Author: World Bank
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2018-10-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1464813566

Work is constantly reshaped by technological progress. New ways of production are adopted, markets expand, and societies evolve. But some changes provoke more attention than others, in part due to the vast uncertainty involved in making predictions about the future. The 2019 World Development Report will study how the nature of work is changing as a result of advances in technology today. Technological progress disrupts existing systems. A new social contract is needed to smooth the transition and guard against rising inequality. Significant investments in human capital throughout a person’s lifecycle are vital to this effort. If workers are to stay competitive against machines they need to train or retool existing skills. A social protection system that includes a minimum basic level of protection for workers and citizens can complement new forms of employment. Improved private sector policies to encourage startup activity and competition can help countries compete in the digital age. Governments also need to ensure that firms pay their fair share of taxes, in part to fund this new social contract. The 2019 World Development Report presents an analysis of these issues based upon the available evidence.

Progettare in europa

Progettare in europa
Author: Marcello D'amico
Publisher: Edizioni Centro Studi Erickson
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2020-03-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 8859021731

Utile volume per orientarsi tra le diverse opportunità di finanziamento per la realizzazione di interventi cofinanziati dall'Unione europea. Il lettore viene guidato nella conoscenza del nuovo Quadro Finanziario Pluriennale 2014-2020 attraverso una mappatura delle opportunità di finanziamento operative dal 1° gennaio 2014 e delle schede tematiche che analizzano 19 programmi a gestione diretta. La guida operativa spiega nel dettaglio come preparare e gestire i progetti europei, illustra gli strumenti finanziari della programmazione europea e fornisce indicazioni operative e pratiche utili sia alla fase di pianificazione della proposta progettuale, sia alla gestione amministrativa e finanziaria dell'intervento da attuare in caso di approvazione.

Islamic Capital Markets: A Comparative Approach (Second Edition)

Islamic Capital Markets: A Comparative Approach (Second Edition)
Author: Obiyathulla Ismath Bacha
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2019-02-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9813274654

Islamic Capital Markets: A Comparative Approach (2nd Edition) looks at the similarities and differences between Islamic capital markets and conventional capital markets. The book explains each topic from both the conventional and the Islamic perspective, offering a full understanding of Islamic capital markets, processes, and instruments. In addition to a full explanation of Islamic products, the book also ensures a holistic understanding of the dual markets within which Islamic capital markets operate.Ideal for both students and current practitioners, the second edition of the highly successful Islamic Capital Markets: A Comparative Approach fills a large gap in the current literature on the subject, featuring case studies from Malaysia, Indonesia, Europe, and the Middle East. One of the few comprehensive, dedicated guides to the subject available, the book offers comprehensive and in-depth insights on the topic of Islamic finance for students and professionals alike.

The Suffering of the Immigrant

The Suffering of the Immigrant
Author: Abdelmalek Sayad
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2018-03-19
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1509534040

This book is a major contribution to our understanding of the condition of the immigrant and it will transform the reader’s understanding of the issues surrounding immigration. Sayad’s book will be widely used in courses on race, ethnicity, immigration and identity in sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, politics and geography. an outstanding and original work on the experience of immigration and the kind of suffering involved in living in a society and culture which is not one’s own; describes how immigrants are compelled, out of respect for themselves and the group that allowed them to leave their country of origin, to play down the suffering of emigration; Abdelmalek Sayad, was an Algerian scholar and close associate of the French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu - after Sayad’s death, Bourdieu undertook to assemble these writings for publication; this book will transform the reader’s understanding of the issues surrounding immigration.

Sustainable Bioenergy Production

Sustainable Bioenergy Production
Author: Lijun Wang
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 586
Release: 2014-04-18
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1466505524

Given the environmental concerns and declining availability of fossil fuels, as well as the growing population worldwide, it is essential to move toward a sustainable bioenergy-based economy. However, it is also imperative to address sustainability in the bioenergy industry in order to avoid depleting necessary biomass resources. Sustainable Bioenergy Production provides comprehensive knowledge and skills for the analysis and design of sustainable biomass production, bioenergy processing, and biorefinery systems for professionals in the bioenergy field. Focusing on topics vital to the sustainability of the bioenergy industry, this book is divided into four sections: Fundamentals of Engineering Analysis and Design of Bioenergy Production Systems, Sustainable Biomass Production and Supply Logistics, Sustainable Bioenergy Processing, and Sustainable Biorefinery Systems. Section I covers the fundamentals of genetic engineering, novel breeding, and cropping technologies applied in the development of energy crops. It discusses modern computational tools used in the design and analysis of bioenergy production systems and the life-cycle assessment for evaluating the environmental sustainability of biomass production and bioenergy processing technologies. Section II focuses on the technical and economic feasibility and environmental sustainability of various biomass feedstocks and emerging technologies to improve feedstock sustainability. Section III addresses the technical and economic feasibility and environmental sustainability of different bioenergy processing technologies and emerging technologies to improve the sustainability of each bioenergy process. Section IV discusses the design and analysis of biorefineries and different biorefinery systems, including lignocellulosic feedstock, whole-crop, and green biorefinery.

Revised Guidelines for Public Debt Management

Revised Guidelines for Public Debt Management
Author: International Monetary Fund,
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2015-03-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1498330665

The Revised Guidelines for Public Debt Management have been developed as part of a broader work program undertaken by the IMF and the World Bank to strengthen the international financial architecture, promote policies and practices that contribute to financial stability and transparency, and reduce countries external vulnerabilities.

Rewilding European Landscapes

Rewilding European Landscapes
Author: Henrique M. Pereira
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2015-05-04
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 3319120395

Some European lands have been progressively alleviated of human pressures, particularly traditional agriculture in remote areas. This book proposes that this land abandonment can be seen as an opportunity to restore natural ecosystems via rewilding. We define rewilding as the passive management of ecological successions having in mind the long-term goal of restoring natural ecosystem processes. The book aims at introducing the concept of rewilding to scientists, students and practitioners. The first part presents the theory of rewilding in the European context. The second part of the book directly addresses the link between rewilding, biodiversity, and habitats. The third and last part is dedicated to practical aspects of the implementation of rewilding as a land management option. We believe that this book will both set the basis for future research on rewilding and help practitioners think about how rewilding can take place in areas under their management.