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Extended Producer Responsibility (Epr): An Alternative Solution To Regulate The International Electronic Waste Trade, Tiptira Rammaniya Nov 2010

Extended Producer Responsibility (Epr): An Alternative Solution To Regulate The International Electronic Waste Trade, Tiptira Rammaniya

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation examines the problems associated with the transboundary movement of electronic waste (e-waste), a term that refers to end-of-life or discarded electrical and electronic equipment. These problems occur mostly in developing countries where proper facilities and technology for environmentally sound management of e-waste are not sufficiently available. The Basel Convention on the Control of the Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal is the only existing international treaty governing the electronic waste trade. However, the Basel Convention, which employs the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure as a control system, exempts electronic assemblies destined for direct reuse, repair, refurbishment, …


Civil Liberty Comparative Study Between The United States And France, Gustave A. Lele Apr 2010

Civil Liberty Comparative Study Between The United States And France, Gustave A. Lele

Theses and Dissertations

This presentation will present and analyze the French and the United States' system of "freedom and civil rights." This presentation will outline the history of each country's legal system, and their constitutions. It will define the differences between the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, and Judicial Branch of each country. It will compare each country's ideology, philosophy and ways of thinking due to the history of their own democracy. The presentation will analyze and compare each country's civil liberties, court systems, and counter-terrorism laws recently enacted. It will make an in-depth analysis of the way each country "negotiates," which affects their …


East Asian Economies' Cooperation In Cross-Border Direct Investment Arrangements, Mary Hui-Yi Hsu Mar 2010

East Asian Economies' Cooperation In Cross-Border Direct Investment Arrangements, Mary Hui-Yi Hsu

Theses and Dissertations

While economic globalization continues to develop, the global economy keeps integrating through increasing trade and foreign direct investment (FDI). The establishment of close and comprehensive industrial production and distribution networks in the East Asian region is mainly driven by FDI cooperation between multinational enterprises (MNEs) and local firms. MNEs have played a key role in promoting vertical intra-industry trade in East Asia by setting up regional and international production networks through FDI.


Moral And Legal Issues Concerning Contemporary Human Cloning Technology : Quest For Regulatory Consensus In The International Community To Safeguard Rights And Liberties Essential To The Future Of Humanity, Ching-Pou Shih Mar 2010

Moral And Legal Issues Concerning Contemporary Human Cloning Technology : Quest For Regulatory Consensus In The International Community To Safeguard Rights And Liberties Essential To The Future Of Humanity, Ching-Pou Shih

Theses and Dissertations

The research topic for this dissertation would focus its efforts on resolving at least two questions as follows: First, what are the major moral and legal problems in current human cloning technology and what are the intelligent choices of public policy? Second, how could respective nations, regions, and the international community corporately clarify those problems in the realm of contemporary human dignity imperative and human rights jurisprudence.


Strengthening And Deepening Asean Economic Integration Through The Asean Free Trade Area : Legal Aspects Of The Implementation Of Afta, Nimnual Piewthongngam Mar 2010

Strengthening And Deepening Asean Economic Integration Through The Asean Free Trade Area : Legal Aspects Of The Implementation Of Afta, Nimnual Piewthongngam

Theses and Dissertations

The dissertation discusses the formation of ASEAN and AFTA, the underlying principles of AFTA, and particularly the tenor and timeframe for the implementation of the commitments of Member States under the Agreement on Common Effective Scheme for ASEAN Free Trade Area.