Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 422
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Wisconsin Public Documents
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 422
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Annual Report
Author: United States. Economic Development AdministrationPublisher:
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Category : Economic assistance, Domestic
Languages : en
Pages : 220
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World Development Report 1994
Author: Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780195209921
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
World Development Report 1994 examines the link between infrastructure and development and explores ways in which developing countries can improve both the provision and the quality of infrastructure services. In recent decades, developing countries have made substantial investments in infrastructure, achieving dramatic gains for households and producers by expanding their access to services such as safe water, sanitation, electric power, telecommunications, and transport. Even more infrastructure investment and expansion are needed in order to extend the reach of services - especially to people living in rural areas and to the poor. But as this report shows, the quantity of investment cannot be the exclusive focus of policy. Improving the quality of infrastructure service also is vital. Both quantity and quality improvements are essential to modernize and diversify production, help countries compete internationally, and accommodate rapid urbanization. The report identifies the basic cause of poor past performance as inadequate institutional incentives for improving the provision of infrastructure. To promote more efficient and responsive service delivery, incentives need to be changed through commercial management, competition, and user involvement. Several trends are helping to improve the performance of infrastructure. First, innovation in technology and in the regulatory management of markets makes more diversity possible in the supply of services. Second, an evaluation of the role of government is leading to a shift from direct government provision of services to increasing private sector provision and recent experience in many countries with public-private partnerships is highlighting new ways to increase efficiency and expand services. Third, increased concern about social and environmental sustainability has heightened public interest in infrastructure design and performance.
Enhanced Planning Review of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area
Author: Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author: Monthly Catalogue, United States Public Documents
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1068
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Publications of the Geological Survey
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)Publisher:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 508
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Marine Transboundary Conservation and Protected Areas
Author: Peter MackelworthPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317530462
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
The marine environment does not naturally respect arbitrary international boundaries. The establishment and management of transboundary marine protected areas therefore presents major governance challenges. This book analyses a series of marine transboundary conservation initiatives embedded in varying contextual situations to examine the underlying reasons for their success or failure. Utilising an adapted ‘pathways of influence’ framework, it provides insights into the development of marine transboundary conservation initiatives looking at the effectiveness of international rules, international norms and discourse, market forces and direct access to policy making. Examples come from a wide range of jurisdictions, including territorial seas, continental shelves, exclusive economic zones and areas beyond national jurisdiction. Case studies include initiatives in the Coral Triangle, West Africa, Central America, the Wadden Sea, the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. In addition the authors assess the potential for developing wider international cooperation as a result of relationships forged though involvement within these marine transboundary conservation initiatives.
Oversight Hearing on the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on AppropriationsPublisher:
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Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 648
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