equilibria, and by setting high standards that are less likely to be devalued by low quality firms. …

relevant position among other important agricultural standards. Rather than a comprehensive analysis it outlines key elements …

Standards and certifications, as ‘scientific’ instruments of public and private governance, have recently emerged as … practice of a pilot certification project aimed at thousands of Tanzanian smallholders who cultivate Jatropha oilseeds (one of … in the standard and certification protocols were found to constitute cases of ‘excess governance’, which made little or …

standards and certification, to advance environmental sustainability and social justice. Using a case study of an ecological … voluntary standards and certification. Specifically, efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control became key … shrimp project in Indonesia that became certified organic, this paper raises concerns regarding the impacts of certification …

interviews and secondary information are used to illustrate the existing variation in certification standards across industries … and organisations. Findings – The high variation in Lean Six Sigma certification standards makes it very difficult to … Sigma certification standards be used in organisations, drawing on the best practices from major companies.  …

remaining over‐whelmingly opposed to compulsory CPD, were in favour of some certification and recognition for CPD activities.  …