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"Recent changes in information and communication technologies have contributed to a dramatic increase in the degree of integration and interdependency of countries, markets, and people. Against this background, one aspect of particular concern for small states is the international movement of...
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Small island developing states (SIDS) are among the most exposed, vulnerable countries in the world to natural hazards and the impacts of climate change. SIDS are already experiencing significant economic and social losses from climate change impacts. Extreme weather events such as flooding and...
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In 2000 the World Bank made a corporate commitment to organize a small states Forum each year in the context of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings. The forum is intended to raise the profile of small states issues and provide an opportunity for small state...
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suggest a common understanding of the blue economy; to highlight the importance of such an approach, particularly for small … economy" has been used in different ways, it is understood here as comprising the range of economic sectors and related … economy is thus to understand and better manage the many aspects of oceanic sustainability, ranging from sustainable fisheries …
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The purpose of this guidance note is to demonstrate how to utilize geospatial technologies to accurately and rapidly assess infrastructure within the built environment of a small island developing state. The document presents a methodology on how to collect drone (i.e., unmanned aerial system...
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Small island developing states and small tourism-dependent coastal states have been the most gravely impacted by global climate and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic crises and are expected to face even greater economic and social challenges in the years to come. While information and...
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