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Towards An Improved Framework To Prevent Marine Plastic Debris, Karen Raubenheimer

University of Wollongong Thesis Collection 1954-2016

A range of multilateral agreements exists to prevent pollution of the oceans from various sources. Yet it would seem this framework has failed to prevent the continuing flow of plastic waste into the marine environment. This research provides the first analysis of the international and regional legal and policy framework to assess the adequacy of provisions in establishing a duty to prevent marine plastic debris.

The central contributing factor is one of differing jurisdictions resulting in varying levels of duty established in the different maritime zones and on land. The Law of the Sea Convention provides various rights to States …

Implementation Of Ict Policy In Secondary Schools In Saudi Arabia, Yahya Ibrahim Al Mofarreh

University of Wollongong Thesis Collection 1954-2016

Countries around the world have identified the important role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in improving education through curricula reform and the development of a set of national goals and policies to guide the implementation of ICT in schools. Research shows that in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) it appears that a relatively small number of schools and teachers are implementing ICT to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the learning in the classroom. Thus, this study explored organisational factors; practical or material factors; the individual; and the change process that facilitate and hinder the implementation of ICT policy …