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2013 Awards for Excellence
In: International Journal of Development Issues 13 (2014) 1
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(Le)agility in humanitarian aid (NGO) supply chains
Scholten, Kirstin; Sharkey Scott, Pamela; Fynes, Brian - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 40 (2010) 8/9, pp. 623-635
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of agility in the context of supply chains of humanitarian aid (HA) organizations, particularly non‐government organizations (NGOs). This responds to the increasing pressure on NGOs to use their resources more strategically if...
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Improving social welfare chain using optimal planning model
Adivar, Burcu; Atan, Tarik; Sevil Oflaç, Bengü; … - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 15 (2010) 4, pp. 290-305
Purpose – The purpose of this study is to introduce the concept of social welfare chain and address the challenges in decision making through the development of an optimal planning model for a nongovernmental organization (NGO). The distinctive properties of the social welfare chain and its...
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Customer service in emergency relief chains
Oloruntoba, Richard; Gray, Richard - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 39 (2009) 6, pp. 486-505
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore, analyse and discuss the published concepts of “the customer” and “customer service” in the context of managing international emergency relief chains. Design/methodology/approach – This is a literature‐based approach that extends...
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Ethical procurement strategies for International Aid Non‐Government Organisations
Wild, Nigel; Zhou, Li - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 16 (2011) 2, pp. 110-127
Purpose – The objective this paper is to develop and describe a conceptual framework for collaborative Ethical Procurement Due Diligence (EPDD) between International Aid Non‐Government Organisations (IANGOs) in Humanitarian Supply Chains (HSCs). Second, to explore EPDD relationships with...
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Capacity development and reconstruction in post‐conflict African environments
Arthur, Peter - In: World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and … 7 (2011) 2/3/4, pp. 267-306
‐conflict reconstruction and development have generally focused on disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) of ex‐combatants. What … is however, missing is a discussion on capacity development and capacity building initiatives to help in reconstruction … environment. It notes that while demobilising and disarming warring factions is important, the success of reconstruction efforts …
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The important role of civil society groups in eco‐innovation: a triple helix perspective
Yang, Yan; Egelund Holgaard, Jette - In: Journal of Knowledge-based Innovation in China 4 (2012) 2, pp. 132-148
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss, theoretically and practically, the role of civil society groups in eco‐innovation. Design/methodology/approach – Starting from a discussion on the emergence of “triple helix twins”, “quadruple helix” and “N‐tuple helices”,...
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Collaborating to achieve corporate social responsibility and sustainability?
Murray, Alan; Haynes, Kathryn; Hudson, Lucian J. - In: Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal 1 (2010) 2, pp. 161-177
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the possibilities and problems for collaboration in the area of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability. The paper explores the nature and concept of collaboration and its forms, and critically evaluates the potential...
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China's aid to Africa: competitor or alternative to the OECD aid architecture?
Babaci‐Wilhite, Zehlia; Geo‐JaJa, Macleans A.; … - In: International Journal of Social Economics 40 (2013) 8, pp. 729-743
Purpose – The emergence of the Chinese aid consensus has come to have profound implications for sustainability. The Beijing Consensus “sovereignty doctrine” of non‐interference, presents a stark contrast to the Washington Consensus architecture of imposed conditionalities and the serving...
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Corruption and whistleblowing in international humanitarian aid agencies
Francis, Ronald D.; Armstrong, Anona - In: Journal of Financial Crime 18 (2011) 4, pp. 319-335
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address issues of corruption and governance for international humanitarian organisations (such as Red Cross, Greenpeace, the Salvation Army, and Médecins Sans Frontières). Any such corruption may be both an issue of governance within an organisation...
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