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Improvement And Growth Of Local Productive Systems From Identity, Selfsufficiency, Federico Del Giorgio Solfa, Luciana Mercedes Girotto Nov 2009

Improvement And Growth Of Local Productive Systems From Identity, Selfsufficiency, Federico Del Giorgio Solfa, Luciana Mercedes Girotto

Federico Del Giorgio Solfa

This paper intends to begin the discussion of a new territorial development perspective. According to Boisier, the concept of territorial development is understood as one related to the idea of container, rather than content. Therefore, it is understood that, even though every portion of the earth surface is territory, not all territories are important from a developmental perspective. The aforementioned author differentiates among: “natural territory”, composed by natural elements free from any human intervention; "equipped territory" or “intervened territory”, where man has already built transport systems, infrastructure and even extractive production activities; and "organized territory", characterized by a community with …


Resource Conflict Among Farmers And Fulani Herdsmen: Implications For Resource Sustainability, Olarewaju Oluseyi Ifatimehin, Marietu Tenuche Sep 2009

Resource Conflict Among Farmers And Fulani Herdsmen: Implications For Resource Sustainability, Olarewaju Oluseyi Ifatimehin, Marietu Tenuche

Olarewaju Oluseyi Ifatimehin

This study describes the traditional relationship between farmers and Fulani herdsmen in the incessant resource conflict witnessed in Kogi State, Nigeria and how it affects livelihood security of those involved and resource sustainability for the communities. These conflicts are most responsible for the unsustainable utilization of land and water resources as the trampling by the hooves of herds of cattle compacts the soil of farm land, destroy farm crops by the herdsmen, places restraint on effective utilization of arable farmland among other destruction of available resources. It is understood that these conflicts have their roots in the land tenure system, …


Policies Towards High-Skilled Immigrants In The Eu, U.S.A. And Canada. Comparative Perspective, Hristina Petrova Sep 2009

Policies Towards High-Skilled Immigrants In The Eu, U.S.A. And Canada. Comparative Perspective, Hristina Petrova

Hristina Petrova

No abstract provided.


Review: The Limits Of Boundaries: Why City-Regions Cannot Be Self-Governing, By Andrew Sancton, Christopher D. Gore Aug 2009

Review: The Limits Of Boundaries: Why City-Regions Cannot Be Self-Governing, By Andrew Sancton, Christopher D. Gore

Christopher D Gore

No abstract provided.


Across The Bridge: Using Photovoice To Study Environment And Health In A Romani Community., Krista Harper Jun 2009

Across The Bridge: Using Photovoice To Study Environment And Health In A Romani Community., Krista Harper

Krista M. Harper

This photo essay is the product of a partnership between Prof. Krista Harper, the Sajó River Association for Environment and Community Development, and community organizer Judit Bari. The project took place in a small city in northeastern Hungary hit hard by factory closings since the collapse of state socialism in 1989. The Roma community, about 20% of the town’s population, has been especially vulnerable. A team of six young people participated as photographers and discussion participants, working closely with Harper and Bari. Other community members joined discussions of the images. The team held a photo exhibition in the neighborhood where …


Solid Waste Management Through The Application Of Advanced Technologies, Praveen Jha Dr Feb 2009

Solid Waste Management Through The Application Of Advanced Technologies, Praveen Jha Dr

Praveen Jha Dr

State-of-art long term plan for Solid Waste Management (SWM) including collection, transportation and disposal of Solid Waste (SW), as well as for monitoring of SWM, by generating integrated solution could be generated through the application of advanced technologies so that the policy interventions may prove to be highly successful and cost-effective. Currently, SWM plans are either non-existent or are riddled with serious problems and limitations. SWM plans are extremely expensive. Long term planning could be done for collection, transportation and disposal of SW in such a manner that Waste Collection Points, transportation routes, schedules regarding transportation, loading, unloading, stoppage etc, …


Application Of Remote Sensing And Gis Techniques In Mapping Fadama Farming Areas, Olarewaju Oluseyi Ifatimehin, Sunday Ishaya Jan 2009

Application Of Remote Sensing And Gis Techniques In Mapping Fadama Farming Areas, Olarewaju Oluseyi Ifatimehin, Sunday Ishaya

Olarewaju Oluseyi Ifatimehin

The importance and scarcity of fadama land as well as the needs for their sustainable development and management, mapping of potentials areas is likely to be the reliable step towards effective and efficient way in securing the food needs of the populace and as well as developing the rural areas in Nigeria. This study used Remote Sensing and GIS techniques to identify potential land use areas for fadama farming and then produce map. Four steps were followed in mapping these areas: (i) topographic map of the study area was scanned and imported into the ILWIS GIS software, which was then …


Ri 506 - Economia Política Internacional, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Ri 506 - Economia Política Internacional, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Ri 506 - Economia Política Internacional, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Ri 506 - Economia Política Internacional, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Policy Analysis In Strategic Studies Of Security And Defense, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Policy Analysis In Strategic Studies Of Security And Defense, Prof. Dr. Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


O Brasil E A Crise Econômica Global, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

O Brasil E A Crise Econômica Global, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Pesquisadores Do Needs Propõem A Criação De Núcleo De Pesquisa Na Ufrr, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Pesquisadores Do Needs Propõem A Criação De Núcleo De Pesquisa Na Ufrr, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Paradiplomacia Subnacional Roraima-Guiana E Os Descaminhos Do Contencioso Da Ponte Do Rio Tacutu, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Paradiplomacia Subnacional Roraima-Guiana E Os Descaminhos Do Contencioso Da Ponte Do Rio Tacutu, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


A Agenda Exploratória De Recursos Naturais Na América Do Sul: Da Empiria À Teorização Geoestratégica De Assimetrias Nas Relações Internacionais, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

A Agenda Exploratória De Recursos Naturais Na América Do Sul: Da Empiria À Teorização Geoestratégica De Assimetrias Nas Relações Internacionais, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Geopolítica Da Paradiplomacia Subnacional: Um Estudo Sobre A Extroversão Internacional Dos Municípios Da Rede De Mercocidades, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Geopolítica Da Paradiplomacia Subnacional: Um Estudo Sobre A Extroversão Internacional Dos Municípios Da Rede De Mercocidades, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Planejamento Transregional E Sua Geografia De Relações Internacionais: Uma Discussão Sobre Os Projetos De Integração Infra-Estrutural Na América Latina, Eloi Senhoras Jan 2009

Planejamento Transregional E Sua Geografia De Relações Internacionais: Uma Discussão Sobre Os Projetos De Integração Infra-Estrutural Na América Latina, Eloi Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Ri 506 - Economia Política Internacional, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Ri 506 - Economia Política Internacional, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


A Geopolítica Energética Do Gás No Contencioso Rússia-Ucrânia E Seu Impacto Na União Européia, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

A Geopolítica Energética Do Gás No Contencioso Rússia-Ucrânia E Seu Impacto Na União Européia, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Revolução Socialista Bolivariana E Os Dez Anos De Hugo Chávez No Poder, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Revolução Socialista Bolivariana E Os Dez Anos De Hugo Chávez No Poder, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Rumos E Desafios Na Construção Da Mudança Pela Gestão Obama, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Rumos E Desafios Na Construção Da Mudança Pela Gestão Obama, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


O Fechamento Da Prisão De Guantánamo E Os Desafios Da Nova Política Externa Estadunidense, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

O Fechamento Da Prisão De Guantánamo E Os Desafios Da Nova Política Externa Estadunidense, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Cooperação Para O Desenvolvimento, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Cooperação Para O Desenvolvimento, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Ri 603 - Sistema Monetário E Financeiro Internacional, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Ri 603 - Sistema Monetário E Financeiro Internacional, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Roraima No Contexto Regional Fronteiriço - Ufrr, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Roraima No Contexto Regional Fronteiriço - Ufrr, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Ricotta, Lúcia. Natureza, Ciência E Estética Em Alexander Von Humboldt. Rio De Janeiro: Editora Muad: 2003, 213 P. (Resenha), Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Ricotta, Lúcia. Natureza, Ciência E Estética Em Alexander Von Humboldt. Rio De Janeiro: Editora Muad: 2003, 213 P. (Resenha), Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Ri 603 - Sistema Monetário E Financeiro Internacional, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Ri 603 - Sistema Monetário E Financeiro Internacional, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Ri 603 - Sistema Monetário E Financeiro Internacional, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Ri 603 - Sistema Monetário E Financeiro Internacional, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Os Dez Anos Do Euro: Passado De Orgulho, Futuro De Incertezas, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Os Dez Anos Do Euro: Passado De Orgulho, Futuro De Incertezas, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Comércio Exterior E Agronegócio: Trajetória, Desafios E Oportunidades - Ufg, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Comércio Exterior E Agronegócio: Trajetória, Desafios E Oportunidades - Ufg, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.


Das Uniões Monetárias Aos Dez Anos Do Euro: Um Tributo Histórico Na Antiga Ópera De Frankfurt, Eloi Martins Senhoras Jan 2009

Das Uniões Monetárias Aos Dez Anos Do Euro: Um Tributo Histórico Na Antiga Ópera De Frankfurt, Eloi Martins Senhoras

Elói Martins Senhoras

No abstract provided.