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Showing 1 to 20 of 54 for “"Policy and regulation"”.
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Essays on the Economics of Policy and Regulation in Agricultural and Food Markets
… the empirical implications of selected policies and regulations applied to agricultural and food markets in the United States. It focuses on the policies at the regional level where the role of government influences the dynamics of agricultural markets and consumer behavior. In the first essay, …
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Alcohol policy and regulation: public opinion amongst young adults in Khayelitsha, South Africa
… as it plays a crucial role in the success of policy measures. There is a dearth of research on public opinion of alcohol policies in developing countries. This study is the first to explore public opinion of older and young adults on alcohol policy in South Africa. In addition, the drinking …
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Creating markets for wind electricity in China : case studies in energy policy and regulation
… growth -- largely industrial, energy-intensive, and reliant on coal -- has generated environmental, public health, and governance challenges. While China now leads the world in renewable energy deployment, curtailment (waste) of wind and solar is high and increasing, generating much discussion on …
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Breaking new ground in building green : the role of city policy and regulation in a building industry market transformation
… the use of natural resources, including energy and water, buildings have been identified as a key component of America's, and the world's, drain on these finite resources. However, changing building practices that have been the norm for more than a century has proven to be a difficult task, with …
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Social vulnerability of fishing communities in the southern Cape to change, including additional pressures of COVID-19
… are critical for providing support to the lives and livelihood of millions of people including small-scale fishers (SSFs). However, these communities are faced with many challenges such as resource scarcity, climate change and variability, policy and regulation and the more recent COVID-19 …
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Design for Control: The Regulation of Cybersecurity in the European Electricity System
… is facing a twin challenge of decarbonisation and digitalisation. While these trends bring many benefits, they also make the electricity system more vulnerable to cyberattacks. A successful cyberattack on the electricity system could have a profound and long-lasting impact on our economies and …
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Solar capabilities : promoting, technological learning in South Africa's photovoltaic supply industry
… built in the market for photovoltaic (PV) module and balance of system (BOS) manufacture in South Africa. Drawing on the literature on technology transfer and economic development, my aim is to identify the relative influence of three types of learning mechanisms - enterprise specific, supplier …
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Privatization & FDI: Examining Growth in Vietnam's Provinces
… looked toward privatizing investment markets and relying more on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to supply needed capital investment for their emerging private sectors. In their pursuit of foreign capital, developing countries have enacted several changes in economic policy and regulation in …
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A Critical Analysis of the Sustainable Potential of Using Aquaponics to Scale up Short Crop Production in St. Vincent and the Grenadines to Strengthen Food Security
This research explores the feasibility and potential benefits of implementing commercial aquaponics systems in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) to enhance short crop productivity and promote sustainable agriculture. As a resource-efficient integration of aquaculture and hydroponics, aquaponics …
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How the sustainability transition in energy is transforming the built environment of South African cities
… (RE) industry. After initially going to ground and contracting, the industry re-emerged strongly in South Africa’s cities, mostly in the form of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. This study applies an integrated approach utilizing the Multi-level Perspective (MLP) to trace the current ST …
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Consumer Protection Under The Tanzania Telecommunication Laws, Policy And Regulations: A Case Study Of Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority
… research assessed the Telecommunication Laws, Policy and Regulations in protecting Telecommunication Consumer in Tanzania taking the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority as a case study. The aforementioned Regulator above has been selected as it is the overseer of all communication …
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A Comprehensive Review of Droughts in Texas and their Implications on Water Policy and Future Management Strategies
Prolonged and extreme droughts have plagued the Texas region for centuries. Texas has faced hydrological, agricultural, ecological, and economic impacts from three major drought events: the 1950s, the 2010s, and the current drought, which has caused significant damage across all sectors. Climate …
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The effect of financial innovation on economic growth in African countries
… the relationship between financial innovation and economic growth in twenty-five countries in Africa. The relationship is estimated in a panel of countries, utilising Fixed and Random Effects Testing, and compared with the results when the same relationship is tested between individual African …
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Housing and carbon reduction: Can mainstream ‘eco-housing’ deliver on its low carbon promises?
Energy policy is being driven by two predominant themes: climate change; and energy security. In response, the built environment needs to develop sustainable, decarbonised, low energy systems and approaches that are socially acceptable and economically beneficial. The UK mainstream house …
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Feasibility study of micro-laser induced breakdown spectroscopy applied to lead identification in metal alloys and environmental matrices
… envisioned will have commercial marketability, and the study will enhance the understanding of fundamental science, and improve the practicable implementation of environmental policy and regulation. A novel, rapid, micro-Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy ([mu]LIBS) technique for inorganic …
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Feasibility Study of Using Nuclear Batteries in Decentralized Hydrogen Production
… hydrogen production to better understand their true value proposition and applicability. The work is part of a larger project in which using NBs for offshore power generation is also investigated. Both the hydrogen production and offshore power generation reports are available as CANES …
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An Investigation into the use of BIM in green building construction project management: A comparison between UK and China
The decentralisation and lack of integration in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry pose significant challenges to project management in green building construction. To address these challenges, many construction companies have turned to Building Information Modelling …
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Negotiated spaces : work, home and relationships in the Dene diamond economy
… Northwest Territories. While historic treaties, policy and regulation create situations of powerlessness, the space for the negotiation of a bilateral relationship between Treaty mining companies and communities exists, formalized as Impact and Benefit Agreements. An initial emphasis on …
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CSR practices in the Zimbabwean mining Sector: A Structuration Theory Perspective.
AbstractAs a result of increased global problems and global awareness, companies face increased scrutiny and demand by stakeholders to account for their actions in society and the environment. Following from this increased scrutiny is the need to understand business and social relationships from an …
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Reducing Medication Errors by Systematically Monitoring High-Risk Medications
… years old with severe abnormal lung findings and often with multiple comorbidities. The clinic is staffed by pulmonary fellows in three-year rotations, providing two four hour clinics each week. They see 850 patients in a year, some of whom are seen every two, three or six months. The fellows …
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