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Leadership, Policy Making, Quality of Economic Policies, and Their Inclusiveness

Reports & Research
Policy Papers & Briefs
Diciembre, 2008
Rwanda
África

This paper analyzes the role of the leadership in the economic growth in Rwanda, a country that was seriously affected by civil war and the 1994 genocide. It appears that the will and the clear vision of the leadership in Rwanda were one of the central pillars of the very good economic and social performances in Rwanda. This is particularly important because the country has almost no natural resources and the economy and its fundamentals were completely destroyed by the 1994 genocide.

The Quality of Growth

Reports & Research
Policy Papers & Briefs
Diciembre, 2008
India
Chile
China
Brasil

The world faces unprecedented opportunities to reduce global poverty and improve human welfare. Strong global growth and better economic policies in recent years have substantially reduced poverty in many developing countries. However, with the recent financial turmoil in the United States and rising prices for food, oil, and other commodities, the world economy faces heightened risks and volatility. Policymakers around the world face the challenge of maintaining momentum in growth, as well as of improving the quality of growth.

L'agriculture périurbaine à Sétif (Algérie) : quel avenir face à la croissance urbaine ?

Journal Articles & Books
Diciembre, 2008
Algeria

Suburban agriculture in Setif (Algeria): which future in face of urban growth? The suburban agriculture in Setif which is mainly based on the specialized agricultural activities (cereals, animal production) has an important role. Its economic and social values are regarded in terms of the hugeness of its areas, the number of its manpower and the quality of its production. It covers 75% of the municipality surface and production systems are generally organized according to the climatic conditions.

Analysis of regional spatial planning and decision making strategies and their impact on land use in the urban fringe. Montpellier case study

Reports & Research
Diciembre, 2008
China

This document provides an overview on land use and spatial development in the Montpelier region and turning points the planning and governance regime. In the first part we give an overview on the land use and regional development of the case study region. In the second part, we introduce the planning system, its major actors and instruments as well as governance aspects to the reader.

Analysis of regional spatial planning and decision making strategies and their impact on land use in the urban fringe. Montpellier case study

Reports & Research
Diciembre, 2008
China

This document provides an overview on land use and spatial development in the Montpelier region and turning points the planning and governance regime. In the first part we give an overview on the land use and regional development of the case study region. In the second part, we introduce the planning system, its major actors and instruments as well as governance aspects to the reader.

Reutilización del Agua: la agricultura y la gestión del agua urbana en una sociedad del reciclado

Policy Papers & Briefs
Noviembre, 2008

La urbanización acelerada está trayendo consigo grandes retos en materia de empleo, infraestructuras y seguridad alimentaria y nutricional. Al mismo tiempo, muchas ciudades en rápido crecimiento se enfrentan a un aumento de la escasez de agua, a menudo agravada por los efectos del cambio climático, y a servicios de saneamiento insuficientes, aumentando así la exposición a los agentes contaminantes.

Water Re-use: Agriculture and Urban Water Management in a Recycling Society

Policy Papers & Briefs
Noviembre, 2008

Rapid urbanization is coming together with great challenges regarding employment, food and nutrition security and infrastructures. Simultaneously, many rapidly growing cities are facing increasing water shortages, often aggravated by the effects of climate change, and insufficient sanitation coverage with higher exposure to contaminants.

The Unit Titles Act

Legislation
Noviembre, 2008
Tanzania

An Act to provide for the management of the division of buildings into units, clusters, blocks and sections owned individually of co-owned and use ofdesignated areas; to provide for issuance of certificate of unit titles for the individual ownership of the units, clusters, or section of the building, management and resolution of disputes arising from the use of common property; to provide for use of common property by occupiers other than owners and to provide for related matten.