Global Challenges And Local Reactions Czech Republic And South Africa

Author : Hana Horáková,Stephanie Rudwick
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783643905918

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Global Challenges and Local Reactions: Czech Republic and South Africa by Hana Horáková,Stephanie Rudwick Pdf

This book presents an interdisciplinary perspective on the large-scale processes of socio-economic and political change of two "young" democracies: post-apartheid South Africa and the post-socialist Czech Republic. As the political transition in both countries coincides with the intensified effects of globalization, especially with the advent of neoliberal economic ideologies and policies, the two countries exhibit a number of common features and parallels in their respective transitions and post-developments. The book's chapters describe the particular place(s) South Africa and the Czech Republic occupy in the dual processes of internationalization and globalization. (Series: International Politics / Internationale Politik - Vol. 19) [Subject: Politics, Economics, European Studies, African Studies]

Author : Hana Horáková,Katerina Werkman
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Africa
ISBN : 9783643907981

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Knowledge Production in and on Africa by Hana Horáková,Katerina Werkman Pdf

The book presents a broad and multi-dimensional perspective on the topic of knowledge production in and of Africa and seeks changing its post-imperial pattern. This endeavour reflects the concern that in our globalised world, Africa is misrepresented twice: by the ways knowledge about it is selected by gatekeepers of knowledge, and by deliberate suppression of knowledge on Africa. The contributions to this volume address diverse aspects of knowledge production: they examine the existing knowledge-producing frontiers in Africa; they challenge methodological and theoretical universalisms in social science scholarship on the African continent; they look into the interface between the indigenous and modern knowledge systems and the role of African epistemologies and intellectuals in the production of knowledge.

Author : Hana Horáková,Stephanie Rudwick,Martin Schmiedl
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : History
ISBN : 9783643911742

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Africa on the Move by Hana Horáková,Stephanie Rudwick,Martin Schmiedl Pdf

Africa is on the move. New geopolitical constellations have prompted individuals and groups to escape war, authoritarian regimes, environmental crises, and poverty. This has led to multiple migration patterns and complex mobilities of African people within and outside of Africa. This volume demonstrates that there is no unifying way to conceptualise the multiple nature of African mobilities. Some authors have conceptualised mobility on a metaphorical level while others provide analyses along spatial movement. This volume offers a vast portrayal of the diversity, innovation and richness of African mobile experiences through geographical, linguistic and socio-political domains. Providing nuanced and complex analyses offered by African Studies scholars of various disciplines, this book aims to contribute to new insights into African mobile experiences and to a repositioning of how Africa is represented globally.

Author : Jasmin Auerbach
Publisher : LIT Verlag
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783643964793

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Between Postcolonialism and Equal Partnership by Jasmin Auerbach Pdf

French interventionism in African countries often faces accusation of postcolonialism. Although President Hollande announced that France would build equal relations towards African states, he decided to intervene in Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR). Contributing to understandings of France's Africa policy, this thesis compares the legitimization discourse of French military operations in Mali and the CAR. It provides new findings by examining postcolonial legitimization strategies as well as contrasting strategies based on equal partnership through a qualitative content analysis. Jasmin Auerbach completed her master's degree in Political Science at the Leibniz University Hannover. Her research focus is peace and conflict studies. The appendix of the book is available here as a free download

Author : Mr.Etienne B. Yehoue
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781451874105

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Emerging Economy Responses to the Global Financial Crisis of 2007–09 - An Empirical Analysis of the Liquidity Easing Measures by Mr.Etienne B. Yehoue Pdf

This paper draws on a unique data set on the nontraditional systemic liquidity easing measures recently undertaken by many emerging market economies. It offers an empirical analysis of the key determinants affecting the decision to undertake these measures over the period September 2008-March 2009. The paper finds that economy size, access to international credit markets, CDS spreads, currency depreciation, and current account balances are among the key factors influencing the adoption of these measures. It provides a rationale for the differences in central bank policy responses, which reflect differences in economic structures rather than conflicting views on fundamental principles. The paper also provides a preliminary assessment of the effectiveness of these measures and points out that despite their positive impacts, they have not fully shielded the real economy from the recent financial meltdown.

Author : Harika Masud,Helene Pfeil,Sanjay Agarwal,Alfredo Gonzalez Briseno
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781464810725

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International Practices to Promote Budget Literacy by Harika Masud,Helene Pfeil,Sanjay Agarwal,Alfredo Gonzalez Briseno Pdf

Budget literacy is defined as 'the ability to read, decipher, and understand public budgets to enable and enhance meaningful citizen participation in the budget process'. It is comprised of two main parts - (i) a technical understanding of public budgets, including familiarity with government spending, tax rates and public debt and; (ii) the ability to engage in the budget process, comprising of practical knowledge on day-to-day issues, as well as an elementary understanding of the economic, social and political implications of budget policies, the stakeholders involved and when and how to provide inputs during the annual budget cycle. Given that no international standards or guidelines have been established for budget literacy education to date, this book seeks to address this gap by taking stock of illustrative initiatives promoting budget literacy for youth in selected countries. The underlying presumption is that when supply-side actors in the budget process -- governments -- simplify and disseminate budget information for demand-side actors -- citizens -- this information will then be used by citizens to provide feedback on the budget. However, since citizens are often insufficiently informed about public budgets to constructively participate in budget processes one way to empower them and to remedy the problem of "budget illiteracy" is to provide budget-literacy education in schools to youth, helping them evolve into civic-minded adults with the essential knowledge needed for analyzing their government's fiscal policy objectives and measures, and the confidence and sense of social responsibility to participate in the oversight of public resources. This book elaborates on approaches, learning outcomes, pedagogical strategies and assessment approaches for budget literacy education, and presents lessons that are relevant for the development, improvement, or scaling up of budget literacy initiatives.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264234246

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Disaster Risk Financing A global survey of practices and challenges by OECD Pdf

This book provides an overview of the disaster risk assessment and financing practices of a broad range of economies. It draws on the G20/OECD Framework for Disaster Risk Assessment and Risk Financing and is based on a survey covering 29 economies.

Author : Aurelia Segatti
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780821387672

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Contemporary Migration to South Africa by Aurelia Segatti Pdf

Building on global interest in migration development, the volume draws attention to one of the most important migration systems in sub-Saharan Africa. It reviews South Africa’s approach to international migration in the post-apartheid period from a regional development perspective, highlighting key policy issues, debates, and consequences. The authors find at least three areas where migration is resulting in important development impacts. First, by offering options to those affected by conflict and crises in a region that has limited formal disaster management and social protection systems. Second, by mitigating shortcomings and distortions in regional labour markets. Third, by providing support to struggling rural economies and ever expanding urban areas in terms of livelihoods and social capital transfers. Chapter One consists of a study of the country’s historical experience of migration and, in particular, analyses the changes in official attitudes throughout the twentieth century, indicating the roots of contemporary ideas and policy dilemmas. Chapters Two, Three, Four and Five complement this analysis of the South African State’s capacity to reform and manage the South African migration situation by looking at often neglected dimensions: the first explores the question of skilled labour, a crucial question given the unbalanced structure of the South African labour market; the second examines the impact of migration on local government in South African cities and specifically implications for urban planning, service delivery, health, security, and political accountability; the third analyses the nature of undocumented migration to South Africa and the challenges it raises to both State and non-State actors; The book concludes with an examination of health as a critical issue when examining the relationship between migration and development in South Africa, in light of recent empirical data.

Author : Jaymie Claire Henry,Emmanuel A. Ameh,Andrew Hill,Cheng-Har Yip,Lye-Yeng Wong
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9782832537527

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Global Surgery: The Next Frontier in Global Public Health by Jaymie Claire Henry,Emmanuel A. Ameh,Andrew Hill,Cheng-Har Yip,Lye-Yeng Wong Pdf

Author : Alan Hirsch,Sally Hines
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781552502150

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Season of Hope by Alan Hirsch,Sally Hines Pdf

Offers an insight into the circumstances under which the policies were developed, implemented and reviewed, as well as a study of the outcomes. This book addresses questions such as: How could an organisation with no previous experience of governing accomplish a peaceful transition to democracy? How did they do it and where are they going?

Author : Asli Demirguc-Kunt,Leora Klapper,Dorothe Singer,Saniya Ansar
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464812682

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The Global Findex Database 2017 by Asli Demirguc-Kunt,Leora Klapper,Dorothe Singer,Saniya Ansar Pdf

In 2011 the World Bank—with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation—launched the Global Findex database, the world's most comprehensive data set on how adults save, borrow, make payments, and manage risk. Drawing on survey data collected in collaboration with Gallup, Inc., the Global Findex database covers more than 140 economies around the world. The initial survey round was followed by a second one in 2014 and by a third in 2017. Compiled using nationally representative surveys of more than 150,000 adults age 15 and above in over 140 economies, The Global Findex Database 2017: Measuring Financial Inclusion and the Fintech Revolution includes updated indicators on access to and use of formal and informal financial services. It has additional data on the use of financial technology (or fintech), including the use of mobile phones and the Internet to conduct financial transactions. The data reveal opportunities to expand access to financial services among people who do not have an account—the unbanked—as well as to promote greater use of digital financial services among those who do have an account. The Global Findex database has become a mainstay of global efforts to promote financial inclusion. In addition to being widely cited by scholars and development practitioners, Global Findex data are used to track progress toward the World Bank goal of Universal Financial Access by 2020 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The database, the full text of the report, and the underlying country-level data for all figures—along with the questionnaire, the survey methodology, and other relevant materials—are available at www.worldbank.org/globalfindex.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic journals
ISBN : STANFORD:36105021386912

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Slavic Review by Anonim Pdf

"American quarterly of Soviet and East European studies" (varies).

Author : Kim Yi Dionne
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781107195592

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Doomed Interventions by Kim Yi Dionne Pdf

This book is for students and scholars studying political economy, public policy, and global health, and all those who are interested in knowing how ordinary Africans think about the response to the AIDS epidemic. It studies the divergent priorities of donors and citizens in response to AIDS intervention in Africa.

Author : Holger Daun
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006-11-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781402047008

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School Decentralization in the Context of Globalizing Governance by Holger Daun Pdf

Here is a review of worldwide economic, political, cultural and educational changes since the beginning of the 1980s, examining new trends in educational governance. It describes the processes of globalization and shows how national education systems have responded. The book explains how world education models have emerged in international agencies and traces the ways these models are borrowed, imitated, imposed and adapted as different countries reform primary and secondary education.

Author : Kathryn A. Sutherland
Publisher : Springer
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319618302

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Early Career Academics in New Zealand: Challenges and Prospects in Comparative Perspective by Kathryn A. Sutherland Pdf

What does it mean to be starting an academic career in the twenty first century? What challenges and prospects are new academics facing and how are they dealing with these? This book provides answers to these questions through an investigation of the experiences of early career academics in New Zealand universities. Filling a gap in the international literature on the academic profession by providing a comprehensive overview of the experiences of New Zealand academics, the book includes research findings from a national survey covering all eight New Zealand universities. This research is also compared with various findings from the 2007 Changing Academic Profession survey in 19 other countries. The book encourages readers to think about the early career academic experience in New Zealand in relation to their own experiences of the academic profession internationally. Key areas of focus in the nine chapters include: the teaching, research, and service preferences and activities of early career academics; work-life balance; satisfaction; the experiences of Māori academics; and professional development and support for all early career academics. Underpinning the book is the issue of the socialisation of early career academics into the academic profession in the twenty first century, and how structure and agency interact to affect that socialisation. Suggestions are made, and links to freely available online resources are provided, for improving socialisation at the individual, departmental, institutional, and national levels.