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The megaproject effect. Entrepreneurship during the decision-making process of Maasvlakte II (1993-2008). [PDF]
, 2014 __Abstract__ In 1969, the Municipal Port Management of Rotterdam (hereinafter: the Port Management) proposed the first concrete ideas for an expansion of the port by Maasvlakte II.
Koppenol, D.M. (Dirk)
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The aesthetic sublime of megaproject structures: A framework and a research agenda
European Management Review, EarlyView.Abstract The physical structures of megaprojects—such as mega‐canals, metros, railway lines, bridges, tunnels, and iconic opera houses—hold a profound capacity to generate aesthetic experiences with enduring societal impact. Yet, research on megaprojects has predominantly focused on functionality and economic rationale with aesthetics being pushed to ...
Federica De Molli +2 more
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(Éco)tourisme en Haïti : le cas du mégaprojet Destination Île à Vache
Téoros, 2022 This paper questions the “Destination Île à Vache” tourism megaproject that claims to be (eco)touristic. We argue that the implementation in Île à Vache (Haiti) of this megaproject is rather contradictory to the theoretical foundations of ecotourism and ...
Walner Osna
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Changing Societies & Personalities, 2022 Urban megaprojects exhibit various distortions: special regulations, budget overrun, additional funding sources, long-term timeframes, and ad-hoc actor networks.
Ana Perić +2 more
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Social Anthropology/Anthropologie Sociale, 2023 Abstract Structural inequality is typically analysed as a human issue. In contrast, this article explores how multispecies approaches can illuminate how structural inequality is (re)produced through more-than-human landscapes. It focuses on Jakarta, Indonesia, where anthropogenic subsidence is pulling the coastline into the sea.
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Tropical Medicine &International Health, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Non‐adherence to tuberculosis preventive treatment (TPT) among people living with HIV (PLHIV) is a critical issue in Ethiopia and other Sub‐Saharan African countries, where both TB and HIV burdens are high. To reduce TPT non‐adherence among PLHIV, it is crucial to identify those at risk and implement targeted interventions. Therefore,
Edao Sinba Etu +5 more
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Climbing to the top: Personal life stories on becoming megaproject leaders
Project Leadership and Society, 2023 This paper captures a better understanding of the career development of people leading megaprojects through the use of biographical research method. The characteristics of megaprojects cause serious and diverse challenges for their leaders, but programs ...
Alfons van Marrewijk +3 more
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The Cultural Ecosystem of Megaprojects: The Interconnectedness of Organizational Elements and their Wider Institutional Contexts [PDF]
, 2014 In the multi-layered structure of megaprojects, organizational cultures emerge within different temporary multi-organizational teams (TMOs) responsible for execution.
Kusuma, I
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Book Review: Procuring Successful Mega-projects : How to Establish Major Government Contracts without Ending Up in Court [PDF]
, 2017 [Abstract ...
Chen, Zhen
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Past Carbon Emissions and Future Targets for the Olympic Games
The Geographical Journal, Volume 192, Issue 2, June 2026.Short Abstract The global visibility and political weight of the Olympic Games can inspire climate change action. Yet, at the same time, the Olympics are also significant carbon emitters. To date, however, there is a lack of a systematic assessment of past carbon emissions and extrapolation of future targets considering international agreements.
David Gogishvili, Martin Müller
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