The Remittances Framework In Lesotho: Assessment Of Policies And Programmes Promoting The Multiplier Effect,
2012
Lesotho Institute of Public Administration
The Remittances Framework In Lesotho: Assessment Of Policies And Programmes Promoting The Multiplier Effect, Lafeela Joseph Nalane, Abel Chikanda, Jonathan Crush
Southern African Migration Programme
This study explored policies and programmes aimed at facilitating remittances inflows through formal channels and leveraging remittances for development in Lesotho. The study also looked into regulations and laws on remittances. In order to answer key questions of this study, semi‐structured questionnaires were administered to 29 institutions, including commercial banks, an asset manager, insurance companies, telecommunication companies, government ministries, parastatals, a research institution, a retailer, a savings and credit cooperative and non-governmental organizations. The gaps revealed by this study can be summarised as: the Deferred Pay Act is the only policy driving officially recorded remittance inflows to Lesotho and which …
Agbufferbuilder: A Filter Strip Design Tool For Gis,
2012
University of Kentucky
Agbufferbuilder: A Filter Strip Design Tool For Gis, Surendran Neelakantan, Tom Mueller, Michael G. Dosskey, Todd Kellerman, Eduardo Abel Rienzi
Plant and Soil Sciences Research Tools
AgBufferBuilder is a GIS-based computer program for designing vegetative filter strips around agricultural fields that utilizes terrain analysis to account for spatially non-uniform runoff (Figure 1). The core model is derived from the process-based Vegetative Filter Strip Modeling System (VFSMOD-W). A detailed description of the core model and its development is provided in Dosskey et al. (2011). The GIS program runs with ArcGIS (ESRI, Redlands, CA).
Systematics, Biogeography And Leaf Anatomy And Architecture Of Bursera Subgen. Bursera (Burseraceae) In The Greater Antilles And The Bahamas,
2012
Claremont Graduate University
Systematics, Biogeography And Leaf Anatomy And Architecture Of Bursera Subgen. Bursera (Burseraceae) In The Greater Antilles And The Bahamas, María Cristina Martínez-Habibe
CGU Theses & Dissertations
This dissertation presents a comprehensive study on the origin and evolutionary relationships of the species of Bursera in Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica and the Bahamas. The goals of the first chapter were to test monophyly of the group, revisit a recent transfer of two species of Bursera to Commiphora, and place recently discovered mainland species using the reconstructed phylogenies. Additionally, divergence estimations using fossils were used as independent tests of several hypotheses regarding the arrival of the modern biota to the Greater Antilles and Bahamas (GAB). I conclude that all endemic taxonomic entities of the genus in this region belong …
An Illustrated Monsoon,
2012
Wood Intermediate School
An Illustrated Monsoon, Kathy Sundstedt
Open Educational Resources
Students will understand the meaning of the word monsoon and compare their climate to Indian climates.
An Introduction To Child Soldiers: Causes And Effects,
2012
Mt. Pleasant Community High School
An Introduction To Child Soldiers: Causes And Effects, Jen Slagel
Open Educational Resources
The student will be able to describe the causes for the use of child soldiers and its effects on the children.
Ancient Civilizations Review,
2012
Jesup Middle School
Ancient Civilizations Review, Whitney Ott-‐Zuzich
Open Educational Resources
Students will be able to correctly identify different historical sites using latitude and longitude. Students will be able to correctly locate the different historical sites on a map.
Around The World In Five Days,
2012
Northwood-Kensett Jr./Sr. High School
Around The World In Five Days, Monte Dearmoun
Open Educational Resources
Students will become healthy, educated, ethical and productive citizens.
Avoiding The Michael Scott Syndrome,
2012
Saint Francis of Assisi School, West Des Moines, Iowa
Avoiding The Michael Scott Syndrome, Erin Nennig
Open Educational Resources
Students will practice and navigate Google Earth. Students will practice creating mental maps.
Art Around The World: Gps Scavenger Hunt,
2012
Wilson Middle School: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Art Around The World: Gps Scavenger Hunt, Debralee Lithimane
Open Educational Resources
Students will successfully fill out Around the World Scavenger Hunt. Students will discuss the artworks presented in the worksheet, and the larger idea about the universal nature of art and its connections all around the world.
Biomes,
2012
West Hancock High School
Biomes, Heather Schoenwetter
Open Educational Resources
Students should be able to identify food webs, as well as all the other biotic and abiotic features in their assigned biome and organize their informational facts and visual aids into a classroom Pinterest board that all can access and learn from one another.
Cache A Gps And Map It In Your Notebook,
2012
Glenwood Middle School, Glenwood Community School District
Cache A Gps And Map It In Your Notebook, Susan Reed
Open Educational Resources
The students will learn how to properly use a GPS device. Students will use latitude and longitude points to locate a cache while taking notes. Students will write up directions and construct a map on how other students can find the cache.
Bosnia: Then And Now,
2012
Wapsie Valley Jr. / Sr. High School
Bosnia: Then And Now, Barry Eberhard
Open Educational Resources
To instruct students in the historical and geographical importance of the events of Bosnia.
Child Labor In India,
2012
University of Iowa
Child Labor In India, Luke Juran
Open Educational Resources
Students will be able to convert rupees to US dollars and vice versa. Students will be able to get a feel for poverty and strife that exists in India. Students will be able to see how basic necessities are considered luxuries for some people.
City/Building/Directions/Nature/Weather/Forest Animal Words,
2012
Mt. Pleasant High School, Mt. Pleasant Community School District
City/Building/Directions/Nature/Weather/Forest Animal Words, Denise Liechty
Open Educational Resources
Students will be able to recall/recognize/identify/define and demonstrate knowledge of the City/Building/Directions/Nature/Weather/Forest Animal words.
Fiction, Geography, And Migration,
2012
University of Northern Iowa
Fiction, Geography, And Migration, Dr. Kay Weller
Open Educational Resources
Students will read Grapes of Wrath, citing specific examples of the role of geography in the story in geography field notes.
Absolute Vs. Relative Location,
2012
Seymour Community High School, Seymour Community School District
Absolute Vs. Relative Location, Anthony Boggs
Open Educational Resources
Students will be able to identify the terms absolute and relative location. Students will be able to discern which method of description is best used to pinpoint a particular location, dependent on context.
Are Your Electronic Products Fueling The Deadliest War In The World?,
2012
Mason City High School, Mason City Community School District
Are Your Electronic Products Fueling The Deadliest War In The World?, Kimberly Thielen-Metcalf
Open Educational Resources
The student will answer a series of questions applying economic reasoning to the Conflict in the Congo. The student will apply the laws of supply and demand and evaluate his or her role in the conflict.
Climate Regions,
2012
Lawton-‐Bronson Jr/Sr High School
Climate Regions, Jeff Firsching Lawton-Bronson
Open Educational Resources
Students will use and interpret climate graphs.
Common Threads And Surprises? Messages In The National Anthems Of The World,
2012
Pocahontas Area Schools
Common Threads And Surprises? Messages In The National Anthems Of The World, Kenny Shannon
Open Educational Resources
Look at the similarities and differences between the National Anthems of the United States and the United Kingdom. Analyze the meanings of the lyrics of anthems from around the world. Select which national anthems either represent or not represent their ideals and beliefs.
Comparative Economic Systems And Per Capita Gdp,
2012
Nodaway Valley High School
Comparative Economic Systems And Per Capita Gdp, Darrell Burmeister
Open Educational Resources
Students will compare maps of per capita GDP and type of economic system.
