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Public Administration and Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This article analyzes public administration systems in 29 non‐Western countries. Country‐level data is presented for 10 core aspects of administrative systems: managerialism versus legalism, politicization, personnel system, civil society participation, accountability, service orientation, public expenditure share, decentralization, legal ...
Marlene Jugl
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Education for all in the Caribbean in the 1990s: Retrospect and prospect
, 2000 This monograph reviews the contribution of the Caribbean to the “World Declaration” and “Framework for Action” in light of the experience of implementing Education for All (EFA) in the region over the decade of the 1990s.
Miller, Errol L.
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The dynamics of wild and alternative meat consumption across Gabon, Central Africa
People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Long‐term overharvesting of wild animals for their meat threatens wildlife and the people dependent on wild animal meat for their diets and incomes. Interventions to reduce wild meat consumption must be built upon a complete understanding of the roles of wild meat and its alternatives within food systems.
Joshua Bauld +14 more
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, 2001 1. BBC Caribbean Report Special- Caribbean Campaign for the 2002 Football World Cup. In this special edition of the BBC Caribbean Report, Bertram Niles examine why the region won’t be represented in Japan and Korea and what is being done to better ...
Niles, Bertram (anchor) +4 more
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Diversified farming systems are increasingly recognised for their potential to enhance the sustainability and resilience of food systems. Yet it remains unclear whether empirical research adequately captures the drivers and constraints shaping farmers' decisions regarding diversified farming systems across stages of decision‐making ...
Andrea C. Sánchez Bogado +5 more
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Systemic bio‐inequity links poverty to biodiversity and induces a conservation paradox
People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Biodiversity is declining globally while inequity is growing, and poverty rates are not improving. Global sustainable development and conservation initiatives aim to address biodiversity loss and poverty simultaneously. Through text analysis of global biodiversity policies, we identified a consistent narrative that countries with high ...
Conor Waldock +4 more
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Arboreta bridge people and nature while conserving tree biodiversity, supporting climate resilience, and advancing environmental education. This study maps over a century of available and indexed arboretum research, uncovering trends, knowledge gaps, and opportunities for collaboration.
Catarina Patoilo Teixeira +1 more
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Colombia's forests play a crucial role in preserving biodiversity and mitigating climate change, but they are currently facing severe degradation, particularly after the 2016 Peace Agreement. Our literature review highlights a growing research interest in this topic and demonstrates how interdisciplinary approaches combining diverse methods can enhance
Estefanía Muñoz +13 more
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.There is an increasing risk of drought and salinisation of soil and groundwater globally, including in Pacific Island countries such as Tonga. Irrigating crops with slightly saline water, such as that produced by emerging desalination technologies, could help to alleviate droughts.
Harry Myrans +9 more
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, 1990 This report records the implementation of a number of measures by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) in its efforts to improve the cost-effectiveness of its operation and to enable the organisation to survive the harsh economic situation prevailing
Caribbean Examinations Council
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