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of wealth, not income or education or the many indicators that are currently in use. I show that the concept of wealth …
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the development of a child as a unique personality, on the child's psycho-social development and on the education of a …. Particularly those between the <traditional> educational values, <obsolete> families and schools and <progressive> education … <alternative> often results in a virtual life for a child, with virtual friends, education and even virtual families. In the time …
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This paper examines empirically which factors determine voluntary adoption of Environmental Management System (EMS) certification (ISO 14001 or EMAS) by agrifood industries. A discrete-choice model of EMS certification is applied to a sample of 1,000 French agrifood firms. The findings suggest...
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Although science has unlocked the secrets of the human genome, the causes of social and economic development remain stubbornly enigmatic. Why do some countries adopt new technologies more readily than others? Why does income inequality persist in some regions--even in the face of rapid economic...
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The present publication traces the history of the Bank's lending for urban development and discusses its approaches to current urban issues. It is intended for specialists and individuals interested in getting acquainted with the evolution of the Bank portfolio.
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shared benefits for participating countries in such areas as health, education, trade, and infrastructure. …
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science and environment in public primary schools where traditional (teacher centred) teaching was replaced with student …
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Quality of life, natural and man-made environments, physical, social and mental well-being are currently undermined by all sorts of hazards and injuries; political, economical, social and cultural disarray normalise atrocious behaviours and violence throughout the world. Considering the multiple...
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The paper tries to understand what are the aims of education. …
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