“A timely and important volume covering the most pressing topics of China’s electricity sector. It is a useful handbook for researchers, policymakers, businessmen, students and anyone interested in the world’s largest energy market.” -Xinye Zheng, Professor of Energy Economics, Renmin...

Vorwort -- Das Spiel der Spiele: Bedeutung und Entwicklung der deutschen Stromwirtschaft -- Die Basics: Begriffe der Stromwirtschaft -- Das Powerhouse: Technische Grundlagen der Stromversorgung -- Der "designte" Markt: Marktstruktur der Stromwirtschaft -- Ein Ausblick in bewegte(n) Zeiten: Die...

Das Spiel der Spiele: Bedeutung und Entwicklung der deutschen Stromwirtschaft -- Die Basics: Begriffe der Stromwirtschaft -- Das Powerhouse: Technische Grundlagen der Stromversorgung -- Der "designte" Markt: Marktstruktur der Stromwirtschaft -- Ein Ausblick in bewegte(n) Zeiten: Die Zukunft der...

Norwegian deregulation was, together with the British, a pioneer forerunner in the restructuring of European electricity industry. The Norwegian and British model both had their distinct features: the British was based on privatisation, structural change and gradual opening up of the market. The...

This book promotes the creation of advanced knowledge-based economies driven by innovation networks and the continuous development of human capital and capability. It provides valuable insights into the growing emergence of knowledge-based industries of the Asia Pacific, and highlights research...

This book focuses on the tremendous shift in both economic growth and development progress taking place towards the Asia-Pacific Region. Each of the countries in the region has various concerns and challenges for its sustainable development, a common goal most of them are trying to achieve at...

This book provides the most comprehensive survey of mining activity and the principal challenges confronting the resources industry in the Asia-Pacific region today, and presents new theoretical and practical insights into the political and business risks faced by mining companies operating in...

Focusing on the Asia-Pacific region, which in recent years has been the engine of global economic growth, this volume surveys trends and prospects in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) with particular reference to achieving inclusive growth and the greening of economies....

Chapter 1: From Governance to e-Governance -- Chapter 2: Epistemology and Theoretical Explorations of e-Governance -- Chapter 3: Developmental Aspirations and Networked Readiness -- Chapter 4: Towards sustainability of e-governance -- Chapter 5: Information Technology and the Role of Government...

Chapter 1: Introduction: Foresight and Strategy in Asia Pacific Business -- Chapter 2: The Asia Pacific in context -- Chapter 3: Business in the Asia Pacific Region -- Chapter 4: Strategy and Asia Pacific futures -- Chapter 5: Foresight & Strategic Thinking enabling valuable strategy -- Chapter...