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Global Perspectives on Sustainable Regional Development

Probleme und Chancen der Globalisierung

The present volume is interdisciplinary in scope, written for economists, social scientists, civil servants, environmental protectionists, and individuals alike who are interested and working in the field of sustainable development. The volume is a compilation of mainly research results from economics covering…

A Decade After the Lisbon Strategy: Decisive for the Development of the EU and National Educational Space

Schriften zur Europapolitik

For a long time, education had been a more or less neglected policy field in European integration. The Lisbon Strategy (2000) marked the turning point, when education was first recognised as important for the social and economic development of the European Union (EU). Since then, EU cooperation in the field has…

The Concept of Financial Globalization in the Ethiopian Banking Sector and its Implications for State Sovereignty and Development

Studien zum Völker- und Europarecht

In dieser Studie wird zunächst untersucht, ob die Ära der ersten ausländischen Banken in Äthiopien im 20. Jahrhundert Auswirkungen auf den aktuellen Umgang der äthiopischen Regierung mit ausländischen Banken hat.

Weiterhin werden die jüngsten Reformen und Gesetze in Bezug auf den Bankensektor in…

Die Berücksichtigung neuer Tatsachen durch den Europäischen Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte

Studien zum Völker- und Europarecht

Zwischen der letztinstanzlichen Entscheidung des nationalen Gerichts und der Entscheidung des Europäischen Gerichtshofs für Menschenrechte liegen durchschnittlich drei Jahre. In diesem Zeitraum können neue Tatsachen und Beweismittel entstehen, die vom EGMR als subsequent developments bezeichnet…

The Contribution of Foundations to an Ecofriendly and Sustainable Development

Studien zur Umweltpolitik

Foundations have become an important player for finding solutions for societal challenges. Besides other issues, environmental activities belong to the main topics of foundations. However, there is a lack of research on the contribution of environmental foundation for an ecofriendly and sustainable development.…

Regionalism and Political Instability in West Africa: Developments, Challenges and Prospects

Schriften zur internationalen Politik

The study of regions is critical to our understanding of global politics. Post-colonial West Africa has for decades attracted international headlines for many bad reasons. Central among these are various acts of political instability involving military coups, civil wars, irredentists claims, circulation of small…

Analysis of Stakeholders’ Collaborative Process on Irrigated Agriculture

Weija Irrigation Scheme of Ghana

Studien zur Umweltpolitik

Bearing in mind the recent emerging issues in irrigated agriculture, organisations and research institutions are recognising the need to address irrigation problems through their staff and interventions. Thus, the complexity of emerging irrigation issues calls for close collaboration among relevant stakeholders.…

The Sustainable Use of Non-Timber Forest Products in the Context of Rural Western Nepal

Merging Capabilities and Livelihoods

Studien zur Umweltpolitik

The use of biological resources forms an important livelihood component, especially for poor people in countries of the global south. Apart from being used for trade, biological resources also build an important pillar for fulfilling people’s everyday needs. This also accounts for Nepal. Although the country…

Economy and Social Conditions in Transition

Probleme und Chancen der Globalisierung

This book is interdisciplinary in scope, written for economists, educators, and for individuals working on the fields of globalization, and its impacts on societal development. The book analyzes the current economic and social development in selected countries with different economic conditions relative to the…

Debt Relief as Panacea for Solving the Development Crisis of Sub-Saharan Africa

An Analysis of the HIPC Initiative

Wirtschaftspolitik in Forschung und Praxis

During the last years, poverty reduction has been in the centre of attention of all development agencies. While Latin America and East Asia as a region managed to significantly improve the living conditions of their people, the quality of life for most people in sub-Saharan Africa appears to only have improved…