Lobbying in Malta : environmental NGOs and social capital

This paper explores the usage of social capital by Maltese Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations in their lobbying strategies and access to resources, particularly within the context of Malta as a new EU member state. The findings of the empirical research carried out in this regard show that as regards lobbying, Maltese ENGOs tend to prefer forming homogenous alliances with similar organisations. Besides, there is no direct link between access to resources and usage of social capital.peer-reviewe

The Beacon, Vol. 3, No. 1

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School of Social Work Awarded Full Reaccreditation

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Navigating Out of the Crisis: A Trade-led Recovery-A Practical Guide for Policymakers in Asia and the Pacific

The current economic and financial crisis is an unprecedented challenge for policymakers of the Asia-Pacific region. While the region's policymakers have gained considerable experience in responding to national or regional financial crises, they have less expertise in addressing a crisis that originated in the financial sector and then reverberated throughout the real economy. Governments in the region may benefit from considering other countries' experiences in how to react to sharp reductions in trade, employment and production. In addition, as this crisis has spread globally, the solution will have to be based on a global and coordinated response to limit long-term harm, in particular to the most vulnerable economies. This guide outlines short-, medium-, and long-term trade-related policy tools at the international, regional and national level which Asia-Pacific countries may want to consider both mitigate the impact of the economic crisis and to invest in more resilient economies for the future. This book has 7 chapters (1) National Coordination for a Trade-led Recovery, (2) Maintaining the Supremacy of the Multilateral Trading System, (3) Addressing Trade Financing and Trade Development Constraints, (4) Diversifying Products and Markets for Exports, (5) Enhancing South-South Trade and Cooperation, (6) Promoting Asia-Pacific Businesses for Long-Term Competitiveness, and (7) Looking beyond the Crisis: Positioning the Asia-Pacific Region for the Futureeconomic, financial crisis, Asia-Pacific, WTO, international trade, competitiveness, South-South Trade, export, Diversifying products, Multilateral Trading System, Trade-led recovery

The Allergic Bodies Conference: Postgraduate/Postdoctoral Research Conference, 2010

This is the programme document for the annual Postgraduate/Postdoctoral Research Conference with Keynotes: Dr Jennifer Bajorek (Goldsmiths), Marianne Sjelsford (National Academy of Arts, Oslo, Sweden); Dr Maarten Vanvolsem (Lieven Gevaert Research Centre for Photography, Katholieke Universiteit, Brussels), Professor Pedro Lasch (Duke University)

ABOUT THE BHOPAL SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (BSSS)

The Bhopal School of Social Sciences was founded in the year 1972-at the initiative of Most Rev Dr. Eugene D' Souza, the then Archbishop of Bhopal-in response to the need of the time for a broadbased, job-oriented curriculum with an initial focus on social service and entrepreneurship. The institution is supported and managed by the Archdiocese of Bhopal through the BSSS Foundation Society chaired by the Archbishop of Bhopal. Since its inception, the College has adopted an integrated and comprehensive approach to learningin order to achieve academic excellence. This vision has been the cornerstone of our growth in the last 49 years as we gradually adopted new programs, initiated innovative learner strategies, and took bold steps to go beyond the prescribed curriculum with a view to transform knowledge into affirmative action. Initially known for its Social Sciences and Management courses, the College grew and diversified with the introduction of courses in Commerce, Information & Technology, Science and Physical Education. Catering to the high demand for Commerce subjects, the College offers a wide range of options including an honours course as well as specializations in Foreign Trade, Travel and Tourism, Banking and Insurance, Taxation, Computer Applications, Advertising, Sales Promotion & Sales Management. Subsequently, post graduate courses in Social work, English Literature, Commerce, Economics, Computer Applications, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology and Business Administration followed. Presently, our Humanities portfolio includes 4 undergraduate honours programs in Social Work, Economics, English literature and Psychology. The College also runs two international MBAs through collaboration with Assumption University, Bangkok and Under Graduate Courses in collaboration with Concordia College, USA. We also have tie-up with IMA, US and ACCA, UK. With the objective of widening the educational experience of our students as well as to encourage inter-disciplinary learning, the College offers 41 certificate courses and 6 diploma courses. The Business English Certificate course of Cambridge University offered at three levels: Preliminary, Vantage and Higher further enhance the value of the degree courses. The strength of our ideology was put to a litmus test, first in 2006, and subsequently in 2012 and 2017 by NAAC. On all the three occasions, our claim to excellence was validated through an 'A' Grade certificate. The College has already been granted autonomy in May 2013 and extension of autonomy in 2019 for another term of five years. Our endeavours have always been encouraged and guided by our Chairman, Most Rev. Dr Leo Cornelio, the Archbishop of Bhopal Diocese. Spearheaded by his vision of global education, peaceful resolution of conflict, social equality and high standards of personal conduct, we hope to scale new heights in the world of academia and create a conducive environment for intellectual, social, moral and spiritual growth of the world we live in

Crane Arts: Financing Artists’ Workspaces

This brief tells the story of Crane Arts, the conversion of Crane Plumbing Company’s 1905 factory and warehouse in Philadelphia\u27s Old Kensington, to affordable artist studio and gallery space. In spring 2004 two artists and a developer--Crane Arts LLC—purchased the property and began the challenge of rehabilitation of a century-old factory in a former manufacturing district. Along the way, they heard about TRF’s lending activities, including commercial real estate in urban neighborhoods. The Crane Arts project was a perfect fit for TRF, which views the arts as critical to the health of a community and invests in projects that have the potential to catalyze revitalization in Philadelphia neighborhoods. The success of Crane Arts has encouraged TRF to finance other artist centers in Philadelphia