CPAf In Focus Vol. 2 Developing LEADERS through INSTUCTION, Creating and Enhancing KNOWLEDGE thrugh RESEARCH, Engaging people in Nation-Building through PUBLIC SERVICE

In this issue: Academic Programs, 3 Transdisciplinary Research and Public Service Initiatives, 6 Continuing Global Partnerships for Academic Development, 13 Engaging and Empowering the Public, 16 Partnership and Collaboration: Keys to Rice Self-Sufficiency and Food Security, 18 Challenges and Responses to the ASEAN Integration, 20 Two More Years for CARP Land Acquisition, 22 Outstanding personalities, 24https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/in-focus/1005/thumbnail.jp

Big Data Coordination Platform: Full Proposal 2017-2022

This proposal for a Big Data and ICT Platform therefore focuses on enhancing CGIAR and partner capacity to deliver big data management, analytics and ICT-focused solutions to CGIAR target geographies and communities. The ultimate goal of the platform is to harness the capabilities of Big Data to accelerate and enhance the impact of international agricultural research. It will support CGIAR’s mission by creating an enabling environment where data are expertly managed and used effectively to strengthen delivery on CGIAR SRF’s System Level Outcome (SLO) targets. Critical gaps were identified during the extensive scoping consultations with CGIAR researchers and partners (provided in Annex 8). The Platform will achieve this through ambitious partnerships with initiatives and organizations outside CGIAR, both upstream and downstream, public and private. It will focus on promoting CGIAR-wide collaboration across CRPs and Centers, in addition to developing new partnership models with big data leaders at the global level. As a result, CGIAR and partner capacity will be enhanced, external partnerships will be leveraged, and an institutional culture of collaborative data management and analytics will be established. Important international public goods such as new global and regional datasets will be developed, alongside new methods that support CGIAR to use the data revolution as an additional means of delivering on SLOs

Universities and Corporations: A Selection of Papers Presented at tire Western Michigan University Emeriti Council Forum

A selection of papers presented at the WMU Emeriti Council Forum

AGENDA: Innovations in Managing Western Water: New Approaches for Balancing Environmental, Social, and Economic Outcomes

Many aspects of western water allocation and management are the product of independent and uncoordinated actions, several occurring a century or more ago. However, in this modern era of water scarcity, it is increasingly acknowledged that more coordinated and deliberate decision-making is necessary for effectively balancing environmental, social, and economic objectives. In recent years, a variety of forums, processes, and tools have emerged to better manage the connections between regions, sectors, and publics linked by shared water systems. In this event, we explore the cutting edge efforts, the latest points of contention, and the opportunities for further progress

2011-2012 Catalog

Includes academic calendars, campus resources, admissions requirements, and information about finances and degree programs for the academic year 2011-2012.https://louis.uah.edu/catalogs/1034/thumbnail.jp

2010-2011 Catalog

Includes academic calendars, campus resources, admissions requirements, and information about finances and degree programs for the academic year 2010-2011.https://louis.uah.edu/catalogs/1033/thumbnail.jp

2012-2013 Catalog

Includes academic calendars, campus resources, admissions requirements, and information about finances and degree programs for the academic year 2012-2013.https://louis.uah.edu/catalogs/1035/thumbnail.jp

New Economics Books

A wide ranged Editor Selection of economic books published within the last 3 months by the publishers (for now; Edward Elgar, Springer, and World Scientific) which are reached out “the consensus of no copyright infringement exists” could be found under this title. Afterwards, JEL will continue to publish the economic books published within the last 3 months as listing them in its quarter edition. This is expected to enable the journal readers to follow the related literature and be aware of the new books. The list will continue to expand as accepting the books of new co-operated publishers and personal applications. The list order is organized according to book titles’ alphabetic priority

The Economics of Politics vs the Politics of Economics: Nigerian case

Indeed, the recent emphasis on eco-political governance in Nigeria is unique in that it was initiated by external donors (international organizations) and not by domestic leaders under pressure from their own constituencies. Thus, while Nigeria have embraced the market economy and liberalized their policies; issues related to political participation, democracy and institution building have proven harder to tackle. This paper therefore argued that government must devote resources and political will to overcoming the harsh poverty experienced by the majority of Nigerians. In this regard, the emerging participatory e-development and traditional development strategies should not be seen as mutually exclusive but rather complementary (so as to avert the status of a failed state).politics;economics;corruption;economy;Nigeria; e-development;ICT;participation;governance;policies; development;resources;new economy;financialcrisis;poverty; economicmanagement;electoralprocess;technology