This book analyzes the evolutionary trends, functions and mechanisms of payment systems and presents an in-depth explanation of how these trends led to the reduction of settlement risk and the importance of such mechanisms that have contributed to the evolutionary progress of payment systems. -...

Payment systems are one of the key Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs) and have showed remarkable progress over the past two decades. The first half of this paper focuses on the evolutionary process of payment systems, starting with the Deferred Net Settlement (DNS) system and progressing to...

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"This book seeks to fill the knowledge gap surrounding Communities of Practice and their role within developing nations, focusing on critical topics related to different types of knowledge communities and the ways in which such communities generate innovation"--Provided by publisher

"This book compiles the shared experiences of e-government designers and practitioners with a focus on technological design, detailing the different technological nuances that need to be incorporated into successful e-government designs"--Provided by publisher

This book goes beyond a leadership and management "how to" by offering improved emotional communication that results in new and powerful workplace interactions. The key editorial point is that leaders need certain skills to create a partnership with team members focused on a shared vision in a...

"This book addresses the challenges associated with data analysis through providing guidance in data retrieval and analysis and examples of high-quality research making use of these data sets. It includes information about data retrieval, importing, and analysis including software used. It...

"This book explores the global, regional, and local understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing micro and small social enterprises in different contexts, particularly as government interests in these organization's contribution to public services delivery has increased and taken on...

"This book explores the relevant theoretical frameworks and empirical research findings in technology-assisted ESL acquisition. It provides information on the multicultural approaches to learning and teaching ESL with various educational technologies and the practical uses of digital...