e-villages of tomorrow

e-villages of tomorrow
Author: Ghazi A Khan
Publisher: Booktango
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2012-07-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1468907425

This book is based on the research work by the author regarding e-villages at a global scale that are eco friendly with built-in incentives to attract neighboring villages to copy this model. The target population is all humanity especially residents of regions that are prone to disasters by human intervention. The second objective is to reverse the migration trend of general population from countryside to metropolitan cities in search of better services. This goal can be achieved by rejuvenating village population, which is the core source of our food supply chain. At the same time to ease the pressure from overcrowded cities that cannot handle more population beyond their capacity; The third objective is to empower rural population with simple tools of “non- evasive Eco friendly technologies” to access almost the same level of services at home as they would get, should they migrate to a metropolitan.; Forth objective is to tie up their economic interests of diverse population by making them interdependent on each other’s skills and services for their survival, prosperity & sustainability; Unlike a communistic or socialistic models, where one is not allowed to have personal holdings, thereby restricting their chances to achieve their personal goals by exercising neither their potential, nor it is pure capitalistic in nature to give unlimited unchecked power over other fellow beings. It is a hybrid lifestyle to get the best out of all models, make use of their potential to gain savings in their living expenses up to 75%. Additionally to have long-term social security in the form of joint investment with immediate return higher than they could otherwise get from open market and a great return for their retirement. Another purpose of this book is to educate those minds thinking to embrace eco sustainability To establish a blueprint for those who may follow.

Smart Villages in the EU and Beyond

Smart Villages in the EU and Beyond
Author: Anna Visvizi
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2019-06-04
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1787698475

Increasing depopulation is causing huge problems for rural communities, leading to a reduction in services and infrastructure in areas with ageing populations. This book examines the concept of the Smart Village, an ICT-conscious integrated strategy which provides a sustainable solution to these problems, helping to revitalize rural areas.

Smart Villages of Tomorrow

Smart Villages of Tomorrow
Author: Solomon Darwin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2018-09-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781724178671

It only takes one great idea to change the lives of 3.4 billion people. That idea is the Smart Village. For people in many parts of the world, removing the barriers holding back their potential doesn't require massive investment in infrastructure; it often requires little more than spreading knowledge and information. When you design innovations the right way, they fuel scalable and sustainable transformation for the economy and environment. People's lives are dramatically changed for the better and forever. The rural villages become Smart Villages in the Smart Village Movement. These villages can very quickly become new realities that unlock undreamed of possibilities for the more than 3.4 billion people around the world. The Road to Mori is the beginning of this journey. Mori, India is the village in South India where Solomon Darwin was born an untouchable. The book follows Solomon as he comes to America and, with drive, perseverance and persistence, moves from his more than humble beginnings to success. First in the corporate world, and then academia as the Executive director of the Haas School of Innovation UC Berkeley. The book is a record of his thoughts about what the idea of a Smart Village, and how it could become a reality. The story chronicles his return to Mori, India -- where he was born an untouchable -- to transform it from a struggling rural community to the first Smart Village in the world. A village where the villager's lives and happiness have been dramatically improved in ways that were previously unimaginable. A village that has become a beacon of hope for struggling rural villages and the 3.4 billion people all over the world.

Village Fanfare; Or, the Man from the Future

Village Fanfare; Or, the Man from the Future
Author: Donald Suddaby
Publisher: Gateway
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2016-05-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1473212456

A 1907 Shropshire village is visited from the future by a man looking for human wisdom in his past.

The Road to Mori

The Road to Mori
Author: Solomon Darwin
Publisher: Peaceful Evolution Publishing
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2018-04-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781732135390

It only takes one great idea to change the lives of 3.4 billion people. That idea is the Smart Village.For people in many parts of the world, removing the barriers holding back their potential doesn't require massive investment in infrastructure; it often requires little more than spreading knowledge and information. When you design innovations the right way, they fuel scalable and sustainable transformation for the economy and environment. People's lives are dramatically changed for the better and forever.The rural villages become Smart Villages in the Smart Village Movement.These villages can very quickly become new realities that unlock undreamed of possibilities for the more than 3.4 billion people around the world. The Road to Mori is the beginning of this journey. Mori, India is the village in South India where Solomon Darwin was born an untouchable. The book follows Solomon as he comes to America and, with drive, perseverance and persistence, moves from his more than humble beginnings to success. First in the corporate world, and then academia as the Executive director of the Haas School of Innovation UC Berkeley. The book is a record of his thoughts about what the idea of a Smart Village, and how it could become a reality. The story chronicles his return to Mori, India -- where he was born an untouchable -- to transform it from a struggling rural community to the first Smart Village in the world. A village where the villager's lives and happiness have been dramatically improved in ways that were previously unimaginable. A village that has become a beacon of hope for struggling rural villages and the 3.4 billion people all over the world.

Smart Villages

Smart Villages
Author: V. I. Lakshmanan
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 511
Release: 2021-06-25
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 303068458X

This book brings together technical expertise, best practices, case studies and ground-level application of the ideas for empowering the rural population of the world to live economically prosperous, environmentally sustainable, and socially progressive lives, on par or comparable with the quality of life enjoyed by the global urban population. The idea of Smart Villages takes on greater urgency in light of the investments made in this millennium on “Smart Cities”, taking advantage of the technological advances, particularly in digital connectivity. These investments have and will continue to expand the urban-rural divide, unless similar investments are made in the villages as well. The book provides a much-needed guide for a holistic development of a Smart Village, by defining the need, developing the framework, and describing the delivery, complete with successful case studies. Contributors to the book, from Canada, USA, Africa and India bring years of academic, industry and governmental experience, including organization of several Smart Village conferences. The knowledge base in the book will be of great value to anyone interested in or active in rural planning, including governmental and non-governmental organizations, industrial solution providers, public healthcare professionals, public policy professionals and students, as well as rural communities around the world. Consolidates all the aspects of creating/developing a Smart Village; Delivers an effective tool-kit for practitioners in the area of Smart Villages; Provides a policy-based framework for the development of an ideal Smart Village; Illustrates, through case studies, the fulfillment of key requirements of a Smart Village; Brings together experts from around the world to share their vision of a Smart Village; Highlights the importance of balancing development with social/gender equity and cultural traditions.

Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Today

Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Today
Author: Meena Surie Wilson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2011-03-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470827149

Today's large business organizations in India have a voracious need for effective managers and talented leaders; but demand far exceeds supply. This timely and practical book offers thoroughly-researched pointers on how Indian managers can become high-performing business leaders. The leadership development curriculum proposed in these pages is based on extracting lessons from on-the-job experience. Given that the workplace is the medium through which the essentials of leadership are learned, executives and managers at all levels need to know which experiences matter, what are the foremost lessons learned, and how learning occurs. Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Today offers a complete template for effective leadership, including: The seven experiences vital for developing leadership ability The 11 lessons in leadership essential for managerial effectiveness Over 50 stories and 100 wise quotations from today's senior executives that portray how leadership acumen sharpens over time Reflective exercises, self-assessments, and guidelines for self-improvement The underlying research was conducted in cooperation with the Tata Management Training Center in Pune, India, and captures the experiences and leadership lessons learned by over 100 senior Indian business leaders. As such, it offers readers both a compass and a map for traversing the terrain of leadership development. In these pages, early and mid-career managers will find a roadmap for steering their careers towards the higher echelons of executive leadership. Senior executives, at the top of their game, will find a systematic and proactive approach to cultivating the leadership talent that their organizations will require in the future. Global executives operating in India will find out how leadership and management are practiced in India.

Libraries and the National Information Infrastructure

Libraries and the National Information Infrastructure
Author: DIANE Publishing Company
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1994-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9780788113901

Explores the integral role of libraries in the evolving information and communications infrastructure. Also discusses information services value measurement within the changing library and information services environment.

Libraries and the National Information Infrastructure

Libraries and the National Information Infrastructure
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1994
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

The 1994 Forum on Library and Information Services was planned to provide an opportunity to explore the role of libraries in the evolving information and communications infrastructure. This report on the proceedings of the Forum begins with the agenda and a list of the participants. Two roles of the Department of Education relating to libraries and the Internet/National Information Infrastructure (NII) are then examined. The next three sections are structured around: (1) the federal perspective; (2) the state, local, and institutional perspective; and (3) measuring the value of information services. Each session is divided into four parts: panel presentations with a moderator; discussants who offer comments on the panel presentations and the topic; open group discussion; and a summation to identify issues and needed actions. The report concludes with a review and evaluation of the forum highlighting implications of development and changes in library and information services for data collection and analyses, and a luncheon presentation on implementing the Institute for Postsecondary Education, Libraries, and Lifelong Education. Four appendices present a draft of a statement on libraries and the NII for public comment; descriptions of the Louisiana Libraries Network Project and the Blacksburg (Virginia) Electronic Village; and a summary of a current study of the costs and beneficial impacts of library functions. (JLB)

Development-Induced Displacement and Resettlement in Vietnam

Development-Induced Displacement and Resettlement in Vietnam
Author: Nguyen Quy Nghi
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2022-09-29
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1000683427

This book explores the complex legal, cultural, economic and human rights issues associated with development-induced displacement and resettlement (DIDR) in Vietnam. As in many parts of the world, urban expansion and large-scale infrastructure projects in Vietnam often rely on forced land acquisition, which can result in the involuntary resettlement of households and entire communities. This book examines the adequacy of monetary and in-kind compensation and the support that resettlees need for successful integration into host communities and for sustainable livelihoods and improved well-being. It presents new paradigms and practices that place affected households at the centre of project planning and implementation to fully address the needs of the most vulnerable. This includes women, the elderly, and ethnic minority groups. Bringing together research evidence, practical experience, and insights of distinguished researchers, this book is the first to systematically examine DIDR in Vietnam, a single-party state seeking to balance state interests with the demands of investors and civil society for human rights and participation by affected people. Combining the latest evidence and research findings on development-induced displacement and resettlement in Vietnam with practical experiences in project implementation, this book will be a useful guide for researchers across development, migration, and Southeast Asian Studies, as well as practitioners and policy makers. Its lessons will also be relevant to other countries facing rapid development.