“…The discourse on the scholarship of indigenous knowledge, as the tacit local knowledge that stems from cultural practices within communities, has not been well articulated in the current health science education milieu. …”

“…The increasing worldwide attention to infrastructures and communities with resilience capabilities against natural disasters has opened up new and challenging perspectives of applications to the use of fibre optic technology for structural and geotechnical monitoring. …”

“…The crossroads between a more and more populated human communities and their changing environment pose different challenges than ever before. …”

“…This is a crucial question now facing the ageing post-war generation.Examining research participants' use of wills, guardianship, medical attorney and beneficiaries, as well as their funeral plans and how they envisage the physical end of life, Peter Robinson's new book provides a practical contribution for anyone considering how to prepare for their end of life, including those from LGBTQ+ communities. Drawing on theory where appropriate, Robinson focuses on the practicalities of end-of-life preparation as revealed through a variety of personal experiences.With its universal application and international scope, How Gay Men Prepare for Death: The Dying Businesssupports the work of carers, charities and policymakers, and benefits readers from all backgrounds, as well as those from LGBTQ+ communities…”

“…Written together by Sámi and non-Sámi experts, the book adopts a human rights approach to examine the adequacy of law and policies that seek to protect the culture and livelihood of Sámi communities in their traditional lands and territories. …”

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“…Documents and legal instruments included in this Compendium focus on the Organisation of African Unity, the African Union, and its eight Regional Economic Communities: the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD), the East African Community (EAC), the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). …”

“…This volume examines the economic, political, social and environmental challenges facing rural communities in the Asia-Pacific region, as global issues intersect with local contexts. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Assessing Serbia's development performance -- People towards better lives for all -- Prosperity boosting productivity -- Partnerships and financing financing sustainable development -- Peace and institutions strengthening governance -- Planet conserving nature -- Strategic priorities for development in Serbia -- References -- Notes -- 16 Impact of COVID-19 in Serbia -- Evolution of the pandemic -- Policy responses and economic impact -- Dimensions of vulnerability to further socio-economic impact from COVID-19 -- Material well-being and social protection -- Health and non-material well-being -- References -- 17 Multi-dimensional analysis of development in Serbia -- People towards better lives for all -- Improving well-being for all, everywhere -- Strengthening the productive potential and equal participation of all citizens of Serbia -- Young people and women need better labour market integration -- Women's participation in Serbian society is not yet equal -- Labour market institutions need to be strengthened -- Boosting education quality -- Improving health and social protection outcomes -- Quality of health care has deteriorated amid austerity measures and reliance on frequently evaded social contributions -- Pensions and social assistance schemes fail to prevent poverty -- Prosperity boosting productivity -- Stronger investment, productivity growth and income convergence -- Investment is hampered by weaknesses in the administrative and regulatory environment, corruption and weak competition -- Regulatory and administrative burden -- Corruption -- Competition -- Economic upgrading and smart specialisation are constrained by weaknesses in the skills profile of the workforce -- Skills -- Innovation and technology adoption -- Partnerships and financing financing sustainable development -- Low domestic savings have constrained domestic investment, an impact only partially offset by external financing inflows -- Public debt dynamics have improved, but risks persist -- Stronger growth in capital expenditures is needed, alongside more binding limits on current spending -- More diversified financing options are needed to support SME innovation and growth -- Peace and institutions strengthening governance -- Checks and balances on the executive are weakening -- The judiciary lacks institutional guarantees of independence and has limited capacity -- Fragmented decentralisation and regional development frameworks undermine the balanced development of local communities -- After initial dynamism, the decentralisation process in Serbia lost momentum -- Serbia lacks a harmonised regional development framework -- The public administration continues to be exposed to political influence -- The state has not yet developed the capacity to plan and prioritise strategically -- The implementation of anti-corruption strategies has been slow -- Serbia has seen stark improvement in statistical capacity but can still strengthen statistical independence and processes to ensure confidentiality -- Planet conserving nature -- Serbia is exposed and vulnerable to multiple natural hazards -- The deterioration of the environmental quality of life of all citizens of Serbia -- Air pollution is a serious threat, and the level of some pollutants, especially acidifying gases, remains unchanged since 1990 -- Waste management is a challenge in Serbia in terms of collection, treatment and reporting -- Poor-quality drinking water and water pollution affect public health in Serbia -- Governance issues and inefficiencies undermine the quality of the water supply -- Enforcement and implementation of environmental legislation remains weak, and the decision-making process and funding for environmental matters lack transparency -- Serbia is highly dependent on coal and lacks a coherent long-term strategy that combines energy and climate targets -- High dependency on domestic and heavily polluting coal production continues to be prioritised, despite existing environmental and climate challenges -- Serbia has moved to diversify its energy mix through hydropower, wind, solar, biomass and biogas, but electricity production still takes a toll on the environment -- Serbia should aim to make its energy supply more reliable -- Energy efficiency policies, including in electricity generation, should complement shifts in the energy mix -- References -- Notes…”