Towards a restructuring of racing activity : a classification based investigation into supply and demand aspects of service provision in the North Island : a thesis in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Geography at Massey University

The research problem involves the classification of Racecourses in the North Island. The problem evolved because of inertia exhibited by the Racing Clubs in their location compared to the rapidly changing space-economy of the North Island. The service sector, the general conceptual environment of the Racing Industry is analysed on a general and then specific theoretical basis. The importance of population thresholds, economies of scale, and distance are explored. Emphasis is placed on examining possible growth strategies for the activity. Behavioural and market area analysis which is also important to this type of study were not used because of insufficient data. Two main areas of concern were studied in depth. They were, firstly the establishment of a classification of Racecourses, and the testing of the results of the classification against certain hypothesised relationships (dealing with population and course capital investment). Secondly and on the basis of the earlier results the training function was examined. The concepts of distance, and scale economies were explored by using the transportation problem. The positive results obtained in the analysis have implications in the type of policies which may be used to guide Racing activity. The results from the investigation of the training function points to the importance of each particular situation and hence a more specific investigative frame is necessary in any further examination of this function

Policy into practice: Adoption of hazard mitigation measures by local government in Queensland:A collaborative research project between Queensland University of Technology and Emergency Management Queensland in association with Local Government of Queensland Disaster Management Alliance

The focus of the present research was to investigate how Local Governments in Queensland were progressing with the adoption of delineated DM policies and supporting guidelines. The study consulted Local Government representatives and hence, the results reflect their views on these issues. Is adoption occurring? To what degree? Are policies and guidelines being effectively implemented so that the objective of a safer, more resilient community is being achieved? If not, what are the current barriers to achieving this, and can recommendations be made to overcome these barriers? These questions defined the basis on which the present study was designed and the survey tools developed.\ud \ud While it was recognised that LGAQ and Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) may have differing views on some reported issues, it was beyond the scope of the present study to canvass those views.\ud \ud The study resolved to document and analyse these questions under the broad themes of: \ud \ud • Building community capacity (notably via community awareness).\ud • Council operationalisation of DM. \ud • Regional partnerships (in mitigation/adaptation).\ud \ud Data was collected via a survey tool comprising two components: \ud \ud • An online questionnaire survey distributed via the LGAQ Disaster Management Alliance (hereafter referred to as the “Alliance”) to DM sections of all Queensland Local Government Councils; and\ud • a series of focus groups with selected Queensland Councils\u

Country Experiences in the Implementation of the Rio Forest Principles: A Case Study of the East African Community States

This article is divided into eight sections. Section II analyzes the status and trends in forestry resources in East Africa and the relevance of the forestry sector in national economic development and regional integration. This section emphasizes the applicability of forestry goods and services in addressing rural poverty and proposes that investments targeted at increasing the productivity of the sector could provide the much needed stimuli for national economic development. Section III assesses the UNCED processes that gave birth to the Rio Forest Principles and the relevant forestry provisions in Agenda 21. Section IV analyzes the contributions of the EAC Member States in the UNCED forest agenda while section V reviews the UNCED commitments8 as they relate to forests. Section VI looks at the implementation of the UNCED forest related commitments at the regional level while section VII analyzes the common features of forestry reforms in the EAC Member States. Section VIII concludes with the proposition that the major problems of implementation has been the failure of the EAC countries to more systematically move towards reforming their legal and institutional framework to respond to the management challenges introduced by the UNCED process

Country Experiences in the Implementation of the Rio Forest Principles: A Case Study of the East African Community States

This article is divided into eight sections. Section II analyzes the status and trends in forestry resources in East Africa and the relevance of the forestry sector in national economic development and regional integration. This section emphasizes the applicability of forestry goods and services in addressing rural poverty and proposes that investments targeted at increasing the productivity of the sector could provide the much needed stimuli for national economic development. Section III assesses the UNCED processes that gave birth to the Rio Forest Principles and the relevant forestry provisions in Agenda 21. Section IV analyzes the contributions of the EAC Member States in the UNCED forest agenda while section V reviews the UNCED commitments8 as they relate to forests. Section VI looks at the implementation of the UNCED forest related commitments at the regional level while section VII analyzes the common features of forestry reforms in the EAC Member States. Section VIII concludes with the proposition that the major problems of implementation has been the failure of the EAC countries to more systematically move towards reforming their legal and institutional framework to respond to the management challenges introduced by the UNCED process

The Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 (Commencement No 2) Order 1964

ERAF: A6.SI.1964.1045STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1964 No. 1045 (C. 13) SHOPS AND OFFICES The Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 (Commencement No. 2) Order 196

Intensification of Mediterranean goat production systems:a case study in northern Morocco

Goats are important contributors to both food and financial security of the resource poor, particularly in marginal environments such as those in the Mediterranean region. To fully understand the feasibility and potential consequences of any intensification or husbandry changes that could contribute to higher outputs, it is important to have a thorough prior understanding of the functional dynamics of these systems. Here the current performance of ten goat holdings in the northern region of Morocco, classified as either commercial milk producers, commercial cheese producers or non-commercial dairy producers, was recorded, based on the Food and Agricultural Organisation and International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (FAO-CIHEAM) technical and economic indicators, to assess whether intensification of dairy production was financially viable. Fecundity and prolificacy rates were comparatively lower than those achieved by many European Mediterranean herds. Both kid and doe mortality were higher on commercial dairy holdings, where dairy sales provided an additional, rather than alternative, source of income to goat sales. Despite this, due to significantly higher expenditure on supplementary feed, gross margin per doe did not differ significantly between holding types. With the exception of indigenous Greek herds, all European Mediterranean herds outperform those of northern Morocco. The study suggests that a low level of supplementary feeding is constraining goat dairy production in northern Morocco, and that the current high cost and limited availability of additional supplementary feed restricts the financial viability of intensification. Alternative feeding strategies within a participatory approach that might ameliorate these problems, and value chain constraints, are discussed