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Die Zusammenarbeit zwischen lateinamerikanischen und karibischen Staaten im Bereich der Energiepolitik zielt vorrangig darauf, eine dauerhafte Entwicklung im sozialen Sinne zu erreichen. (HWWA/DÜI)

Wohnraum ist ein Faktor extremen Mangels in fast allen Entwicklungsländern. Die Haus- und Wohnungsbaupolitik dieser Länder muß darauf abzielen, Wohnraum in einer Ausführung zur Verfügung zu stellen, die den zuvor marginalisierten Bewohnern Anreiz zu sozialem Aufstieg ist. Auf der anderen Seite aber muß die Zahl der zur Verfügung gestellten Wohnraum-Einheiten groß genug sein, um den Massen der in informellen Slums lebenden Menschen möglichst rasch helfen zu können. Vor diesem Hintergrund untersuchen die Autoren am Beispiel des Delft Housing Project in Kapstadt, inwieweit deren Nutznießer die Kapazität und die Fähigkeit haben, die Herausforderungen eines neuen dynamischen Umfelds anzunehmen und die ihnen gebotenen neuen Möglichkeiten verantwortlich und nachhaltig zu nutzen. (DÜI-Hlb)

Throughout the 21st century, the Department of Defense has carried the burden in combatting extremist ideologies around the globe, spending an estimated $4.79 trillion fighting wars in Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, and Pakistan. A recognition of the unsustainable nature of fighting such long-term, costly wars has led U.S. national security policy to shift in recent years towards combatting extremism through economic development and building capacity in less stable communities around the globe. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is the government agency responsible for achieving this objective, yet USAID acknowledges that many of the supply chains the agency finances are suboptimal and ineffective. This research explores the impact that capital allocation, operational decisions, and geopolitical/economic events have on supply chain performance in the developing world to better inform businesses and developmental organizations of the practices that support sustainable economic development. Through a case study analysis of a Kenyan distribution firm using historical financial and sales data, the study revealed that working capital investment in the distribution echelon of developmental supply chains drives efficient capital flow that is driven by retail market demand. Additionally, human capital investment to develop supply chain expertise presents opportunities for foreign investment to address the deficient and suboptimal supply chain practices seen in many small and medium-sized enterprises. The research concludes by developing a model for measuring scalability based on revenue and cost structures, providing a methodology for supply chain firms to identify break-even points under varying growth projections.

Presenta dos vias hipoteticas para salir de la crisis actual: la capitalista liberal y la socialdemocrata. Si bien la segunda via le parece mas favorable para el desarrollo futuro de los paises latinoamericanos, sostiene que esta seria insuficiente si no se establece un padron de desarrollo autonomo y autosustentado

Table of contens 1 Introduction 2 The concept of sustainability 2.1 Ecological sustainability 2.2 Social sustainability 2.3 Economic sustainability 2.4 The sustainability strategy of the german government 3 Effects of energy use on the enviromment 4 Requirements of the SSGG for energy policy 4.1 Ecological implications of thr SSGG 4.2 Social and economic requirements of the SSGG 5 The German Renewable Energies Act 5.1 Objectives 5.2 Design and mechanisms 5.3 Fees-in tariffs 6 Does the EEG meet the sustainability requirements of the SSGG? 6.1 Management rules 6.2 Social sustainability 6.3 Economic sustainability 6.4 Development tendencis 7 Possible amendments for more sustainability 7.1 Changing the promotional system 7.2 A European regulation

This study develops an analytical framework for investigating Government of Ugandaâ s support for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) development paradigm. It compares macroeconomic and institutional incentives in attracting FDI and institutional weaknesses. This study also discusses the nature of FDI, benefits of FDI in terms of its spillovers, and strategic issues and policies for managing stakeholders in the economy. While Ugandan government maintains the view that improving on policy environment will attract FDI to address the countryâ s development challenges, this study found out that, progress in policy environment (fiscal incentives, political stability, and good regulation) does not automatically lead to changes in the hostâ s degree of attracting FDI unless it is aided by economic fundamentals like the availability of natural resources, market size and growth. Uganda has stagnated for the last 9 years with no improvement in terms of attracting more FDI. As shown in the finding, fiscal incentives influence FDI locational decisions in Uganda, but are not the most important factors however remain necessary evils to remedy poor microeconomic variables. In spite of governmentâ s success on achieving macro reforms to attract FDI, institutional weaknesses undermine its efforts. Foreign investors pay bribes to access public sector provided utilities. FDI relatively concentrates in one region which is inconsistent with a balanced development thesis. A move towards defining property rights causes unpopularity of FDI. Government always relies on a crisis strategy rather than a deliberate strategy to manage the different groups of stakeholders and other constraints in the economy. This studyâ s conclusion is that FDI alone is not a necessary condition for economic development unless it is complemented by host policies to increase the absorptive capacity of its spillovers.