Mining Companies and CSR in Guinea: Use the U.N. Global Compact Model to Improve Lives

Mining Companies tend to exploit natural resources in developing countries such as Guinea, to the detriment of the local population (Amaeshi, Adi, Ogbechie,& Amao,2007); (Kefee, 2013); (Hamann, 2003). Government officials in such countries often do not work in the better interests of the citizens due to corruption and other factors (Ayoade, 2011); (Kefee, 2013); (Susson, 2012). In this study the writer presents library-research material on the social, economic, and environmental impact of selective mining companies in Guinea, and the complexities introduced by the actions of local government officials. The writer presents recommendations for improving the interests of the natives of Guinea based on the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) model of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Active Debris Removal Mapping Project

Space debris discussions initiated with the start of the space age 55 years ago and have seen special interest in current years. This is due to the large increase in the number of space debris which has led to an increased threat of collision with operational space systems and of unsafe reentry. Due to this increased interest in this area, many different methods have been proposed in recent years for mitigation and space debris removal, some of which have even secured funding from space agencies for further development. These include ground based lasers and space based systems which use electro-dynamic tethers, solar sails or inflatable components. While each method has its own pros and cons, some of these concepts seem to be more suitable for the short term and others for the long term. This paper identifies major performance measures for space debris removal systems based on current rules and regulations and maps the performance of the ADR technologies based on these criteria. The map can help prioritize removal concepts and required technologies in order to better meet current needs

MODES D'EVALUATION (PROCESSUS/CONTENU) ET PERFORMANCE DES PROJETS DE R&D. LES RESULTATS D'UNE RECHERCHE EMPIRIQUE

A partir des résultats d'une recherche empirique, la communication examine les différents modes d'évaluation de performance des projets de R&D. Nos résultats montrent qu'il est plus pertinent d'évaluer les dimensions de la performance des projets de R&D sur la base d'une évaluation processus que d'une évaluation contenu pour l'amélioration de la performance des projets de R&D.évaluation;performance;projets de R&D;processus ;évaluation contenu;évaluation processus

LONG-RUN STRIGA CONTROL BY SUBSISTENCE FARMERS IN MALI

A dynamic programming model is developed to identify barriers to the adoption of long-run control programs for the parasitic weed Striga. The model is applied to Sirakorola in northwestern Mali. The ability of national and village-level institutions to overcome the barriers to adoption is explored.Community/Rural/Urban Development, Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies,

Caractérisation agronomique, économique et biophysique du continuum bas fond : cas des complexes sahéliens et soudano -sahéliens du sine-saloum au Senegal

La productivité rizicole dans les complexes de bas fonds pluviaux notamment ceux des régions sahéliennes et soudanosahéliennes dépend de la maîtrise de l\'eau. A l\'Ouest du Sénégal, dans la région du Sine Saloum, la salinité des bas fonds résulte du contact avec un bras de mer. Pour lever les effets néfastes de la salinité et autoriser la maîtrise de l\'eau, une digue a été édifiée dans les bas fonds du village de Ndour Ndour. Pour rentabiliser cet ouvrage, des activités agricoles ont été initiées sous l\'impulsion des partenaires au développement. Le rôle de la recherche dans ce partenariat a consisté entre autres activités à la caractérisation agronomique, économique et biophysique du continuum bas fond. La reprise de la riziculture de bas fond s\'inscrit dans cette nouvelle dynamique avec une amélioration de la productivité et l\'adhésion des hommes à cette activité jusque-là réservée aux femmes. Il faut retenir que les sols sont essentiellement sableux en surface et que la retenue d\'eau douce (digue ) élimine le sel des sols qui deviennent propices pour l\'agriculture.Rice productivity in rainfall lowlands complexes such as sahelian and sudanese sahelian regions, depends on water control. In western Senegal Sine Saloum Region, lowlands salinity is due to sea contact. To reduce negative salinity effects and maintain good water control, a dam was built in Ndour Ndour village. To optimize input of this dam, agricultural activities were conducted with extension parteners. The main role of scientists in this partership is the agronomic, economic and biophysical characterization of lowlands continuum. Lowlands rice cultivation in this new context is characterized by significant productivity improvement and male\'s effective involvement in this activity, so far conducted by women. The study showed that most soils are sandy; in addition and the dam allows to maintain river water in place and to eliminate salts, making soils suitable for agriculture. Keywords: caractérisation, bas fond, riziculture, productivité, salinisation, digue, collaboration/characterization, owland, rice culture, productivity, salinisation, dam, collaboration.Sciences & Nature Vol. 4 (1) 2007: pp. 1-1

Interrelationships among Udder Characteristics and Milk Yield of Beef Cows Sired by High or Low Milk Expected Progeny Differency Bulls�

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Geographies and displacements : theorizing feminism, migration, and transnational feminist practices in selected black caribbean canadian women's texts

Thèse numérisée par la Division de la gestion de documents et des archives de l'Université de Montréal.[À l'origine dans / Was originally part of : Thèses et mémoires - FAS - Département d'études anglaises