The Comorian People

2019 ◽  
pp. 209-232
Author(s):  
Iain Walker
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Material Culture ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Local Economic Development ◽  
Ethnic Identities ◽  
Independent State ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Future

The final chapter looks more closely at the islands’ people: their matrilineal kinship systems, age systems, associated rituals and powerful forces for social cohesion. It surveys their material culture, clothing, music and food, and explores the different types of social and ethnic identities that Comorians might invoke, particularly the hierarchies that continue to distinguish the noble born, those of Arab ancestry, and the descendants of slaves, the African, particularly on Ndzuani. On Mayotte, now firmly part of France, different identities are at play. The importance of the Comorian diaspora is explained, whether in Zanzibar, Madagascar or in France, and their contribution, particularly in terms of remittances, to local economic development. This chapter ends with some reflections on the future of the archipelago – both the independent state and French Mayotte.

Part V The International Dimension, 13 Hong Kong’s Future as a Leading International Financial Centre

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arner Douglas W ◽  
Hsu Berry FC ◽  
Goo Say H ◽  
Johnstone Syren ◽  
Lejot Paul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Financial Markets ◽  
Financial Market ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
International Dimension ◽  
Financial Centre ◽  
Regulatory Systems ◽  
The Future

This chapter summarizes the main arguments and discussions of the book and presents an overview of major concerns for the future of Hong Kong’s financial markets. In addition to describing financial market law and practice in Hong Kong, this book has sought to point out related major issues, whether legal, economic, or cultural. Each chapter has concluded with an evaluation of Hong Kong’s financial markets, identifying weaknesses and where reform is most needed. This final chapter takes the analysis further, presenting an overview of major concerns for the future of Hong Kong’s financial markets and their legal and regulatory systems. These arise in two main respects: first, risks to be addressed out of concern for financial stability and the continued economic development of Hong Kong; and second, opportunities to enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a financial centre, especially in the context of prospects for China and East Asia.

Towards internal cohesion?

2000 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 357-369
Author(s):  
Lynda White ◽  
Mark Hart ◽  
Stephen Harvey
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Local Economic Development ◽  
Government Structure ◽  
District Council ◽  
The Impact

Outline This paper focuses on the extent to which EU funding available under the Local Economic Development Measure of the Northern Ireland Single Programme (1994–99) has encouraged local government in Northern Ireland to adopt a new role in local economic development. It also considers whether the implementation of the Measure has effectively addressed its objectives of economic and social cohesion. It discusses the rationale for district council involvement and concludes that the local government structure in Northern Ireland requires adaptation to optimise the impact of the aid on offer.

Interrelationships between Key Actors in Local Economic Development

1998 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 463-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Wong
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Local Economic Development ◽  
Sociological Perspective ◽  
Policy Issues ◽  
North West ◽  
The North ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Subjective Meanings

The author examines the interrelationship between different organisations in the local economic-development field and the practitioners' response to various policy issues. A sociological perspective is adopted to achieve a sympathetic understanding of the situation as the actors see it, and of the subjective meanings they ascribe to their actions. Empirical findings were yielded both from quantitative and from qualitative data for two case-study areas—the North West and the Eastern regions of England. These two regions were chosen because of their very contrasting socioeconomic experiences, which provide a compelling account of how practitioners perceive different issues and how these perceptions vary between different types of organisations in different localities.

scholarly journals Current Issues of Strategic Planning of Local Economic Development of Khmelnytskyi Region

2021 ◽  
pp. 206-216
Author(s):  
Iryna KOVTUN ◽  
Iryna YURYCHYNA
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Local Economic Development ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
The Future

Theoretical bases and practical recommendations on strategic planning of local economic development of Khmelnytskyi region are investigated. To this end, the theoretical foundations and peculiarities of the local development strategy are considered, development indicators are analysed and recommendations for improving the level of economic development of Khmelnytskyi region are provided. The essence of strategic planning as a component of the holistic system of local economic development planning is studied. The content of the concept of strategic planning is described. Recommendations are provided for improving mechanisms, such as: local targeted programs, public-private partnerships, local guarantees and social and corporate responsibility projects. It is determined that public-private partnership will allow the authorities to meet the needs of economic development through investment funds. It is proposed to take into account economic security indicators in the development strategy of the region and identify those responsible for their achievement, which will solve the problems of economic security in the future. It is proposed to apply the principle of self-sufficiency in financing the strategy, to strengthen the monitoring system in the development of the strategy, to involve qualified employees from local authorities and business in the development of the strategy. It is recommended to develop programs and projects aimed at attracting investment, supporting entrepreneurship, starting new businesses, maintaining existing businesses, developing local markets and more. The article states that the legal framework of local strategic planning is currently being formed, so in the future we can expect the emergence of a number of new documents and methodological developments that will improve the level of development of the region. Based on this, it is recommended to develop regional plans to increase the investment attractiveness of the region through the preliminary study of its investment environment.

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