“…Using panel data for eleven countries (both OECD and non-OECD), this study goes beyond earlier work which has been based on individual country studies only (which have suffered from a small number of degrees of freedom). …”

“…The way this urbanisation process is managed will have important policy implications for China and beyond. This paper provides an introduction to urban trends and policies in China. …”

“…In particular, sustained political commitment is required well beyond the recovery from the recent crisis…”

“…The government in the United Kingdom has responded to this challenge by raising education spending and expanding the capacity of the education system in key areas such as pre-primary education and increasing participation in education beyond the age of 16. Nevertheless, performance on international tests of cognitive ability remains significantly below the standards of the best performing OECD countries and the education system seems to be particularly poor at ensuring good performance of pupils in the middle to bottom half of the education performance distribution. …”

“…It argues that climate-resilient development requires moving beyond the climate-proofing of existing development pathways, to consider economic development objectives and resilience priorities in parallel. …”

“…This report examines the Netherland’s new Metropolitan Region of Rotterdam-The Hague (MRDH), drawing on lessons from governance reforms in other OECD countries and identifying how the MRDH experience could benefit policy makers beyond Dutch borders. Long in search of ways to strengthen urban areas, the Dutch government has recently undertaken the development of a National Urban Agenda known as Agenda Stad, in parallel to a series of broad institutional reforms. …”

“…These transformations represent a major challenge for women's employment and for gender equality in the labour market. Beyond the high segregation and concentration scales which are a constant of women's employment in all countries, international comparisons show that there can be differences in the status of a given occupation from one country to another. …”

“…This year, the concentration was on mathematics. Beyond the examination of the relative standing of countries in mathematics, science and reading, the report also looks at a wider range of educational outcomes that include students’ motivation to learn, their beliefs about themselves, and their learning strategies. …”

“…On the surface there is agreement, sustainable development refers to a broad set of issues, going beyond the relationship between the economy and the environment to encompass human and social concerns. …”

“…One of the most striking findings of this study is that the digital divide in education goes beyond the issue of access to technology. A new second form of digital divide has been identified: the one existing between those who have the right competencies to benefit from computer use, and those who do not. …”

“…The leitmotif for the articles in this book is the Social Market Economy, and a further unifying theme is the application to transformation economies in South East Europe, both within the EU and beyond…”

“…Written in the style of a pulp detective novel, this book goes beyond the mechanics of shooting and teaches us all how to “see” with a fresh vision. …”

“…No other book on using Kubernetes - beyond simple introduction - is available in the market. …”

“…This book covers the design trade-offs involved in LED driving applications, from low-power, to UB-LEDs and beyond. Provides a practical, hands-on approach to power supply design for LED drivers Contains detailed examples of what works throughout the design process Presents commentary on how the calculated component value compares with the actual value used, including a description of why the choice was made…”

“…This hands-on book helps you learn the Kotlin language with a unique method that goes beyond syntax and how-to manuals and teaches you how to think like a great Kotlin developer. …”

“…Covers over 30 countries with emerging markets Explores a wide array of topics for each country and their investment opportunities Includes a focus on international audiences as the book expands beyond the US market…”

“…This IBM® Redbooks® publication describes the connectivity options available for use within and beyond the data center for the IBM z Systems® family of mainframes, which includes these systems: IBM z Systems® z13 (z13) IBM zEnterprise® EC12 (zEC12) IBM zEnterprise BC12 (zBC12) IBM zEnterprise 196 (z196) IBM zEnterprise 114 (z114) This book highlights the hardware and software components, functions, typical uses, coexistence, and relative merits of these connectivity features. …”

“…In this Advanced Windows PowerShell Scripting training course, expert author Jason Yoder will take you beyond the basics of Windows PowerShell, teaching you how to create cmdlets, create custom views, and much more. …”

“…Across 5 chapters, experts from Africa and beyond have put together a summary of the scientific knowledge currently known about marine litter in Africa. …”

“…The report then examines whether laws critical to achieving LGBTI+ equality have been passed and how LGBTI+ equality in Germany could be further improved through legislation. Finally, beyond laws, the report focuses on policy achievements towards LGBTI+ equality, by distinguishing between remedial policies, aimed at enforcing antidiscrimination and anti-violence laws, and preventive policies, aimed at fostering a culture of equal treatment of LGBTI+ individuals at school, in the workplace, and in healthcare…”