Pan-African Brain Circulation

2006 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 99-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia Lucas Hewitt
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Direct Relationship ◽  
Circulation Model ◽  
Brain Circulation ◽  
Immigrant Communities ◽  
Pan African ◽  
Pan Africanism ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThis paper presents a quantitative analysis of the relationship between the number of immigrants from a country and the amount of U.S. direct investment into that country, showing a direct relationship supportive of the emerging brain-circulation model, and discusses the possible use of this model to assist in bringing about the goals of Pan-Africanism. The principles underlying Pan-Africanism are considered in respect to the outcomes of the movement, given the recent political economy of capitalism. Brain circulation provides one focused approach to designing policies and projects for sustainable development in Africa that will impact the lives of Africans there and globally. The transnationalism paradigm, which provides analysis of immigrant communities' identification and allegiance both with their homeland and their U.S. communities, is useful in highlighting factors important to the global Pan-African networking that is required for a successful African/African American brain circulation.

scholarly journals Analyzing the Relationship between Agricultural FDI and Food Security: Evidence from Belt and Road Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2906
Author(s):  
Hongxing Yao ◽  
Mohammed Ismail Alhussam ◽  
Omar Abu Risha ◽  
Bilal Ahmed Memon
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Direct Relationship ◽  
Specific Effect ◽  
Effect Model ◽  
Belt And Road ◽  
One Step ◽  
Indirect Relationship ◽  
Positive Direct ◽  
The Relationship

This study analyzes the relationship between agricultural foreign direct investment (FDI) and food security on Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries in a panel framework over the period 2006–2015 using correlation analysis, the specific-effect model, and the 2SLS technique. The study aims to: first, analyze the correlation between agricultural FDI and food security for each country, individually; then, investigate whether there is a direct relationship, using the specific-effect model. Finally, by taking one step further, this study uses the 2SLS method to determine whether there is an indirect relationship through agricultural productivity. Our results show that the sampled countries have clear differences in the direction of the relationship between food security and agricultural FDI. But, in general, the agricultural FDI has a positive direct and indirect effect on food security; this effect is seen clearly when the country attracts agricultural FDIs steadily.

scholarly journals Sustainable development as the basis for the tourist attractiveness of the territory

2020 ◽  
Vol 208 ◽  
pp. 05007
Author(s):  
Natalia Pershina ◽  
Marina Fedorova ◽  
Alena Romanova ◽  
Sergei Panov
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Direct Relationship ◽  
Ecological Situation ◽  
Environmental Characteristics ◽  
Federal Districts ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Cultural Monuments

The article examines the concepts of sustainable development and tourist attractiveness of territories and determines the relationship between them. Sustainable development, as well as the tourist attractiveness of the territory, are characterized mainly by economic, social and environmental characteristics. These include the turnover of tourist services, the number of rooms in hotels, the number of people employed in tourism, the ecological situation, the availability and condition of historical and cultural monuments, the level of crime, etc. The results of studies of sustainable development and tourist attractiveness of the territories of the Siberian and Ural Federal Districts of Russia are studied. Changes in rating indicators of the tourist potential of the regions of the Russian Federation are analyzed. The conclusion is made about a direct relationship between the level of sustainable development and the tourist attractiveness of territories.

A Quantitative Analysis of the Impact of Renewable Energy Deployment on Sustainability

2017 ◽  
pp. 309-321
Author(s):  
Nurcan Kilinc-Ata ◽  
Banu Tanriover
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Renewable energy sources have a large potential to contribute the sustainable development as environmentally and socioeconomically. However, the existing literature includes theoretical framework in general and there is a lack of both comprehensive theoretical and empirical framework on the relationship between sustainable development and RE technologies. This paper aims to theoretically synthesise the literature on renewable energy technologies and sustainable development for Turkey, and then classify the results by broad categories. After all, the present paper uses conceptual and quantitative analysis, which reviews each concept with conceptual framework and evaluates data with quantitative method. From this point of view, this paper attempts to make a contribution by developing a conceptual framework which allows a wide-ranging analysis of the impact of renewable energy on sustainability and which can be empirically applied to classify these benefits in Turkey.

scholarly journals On Earth as It Is in Heaven: Proxy Measurements to Assess Sustainable Development Goals at the Company Level through CSR Indicators

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 914
Author(s):  
Dolores Gallardo-Vázquez ◽  
Flavio Hourneaux Junior ◽  
Marcelo Luiz Dias da Silva Gabriel ◽  
Luis Enrique Valdez-Juárez
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Minimum Requirements ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Relationship

In recent years, we have witnessed dramatic changes in the following two regards: First, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices have become ubiquitous in companies, and second, the challenge that Sustainable Development (SD) presents to society and to the planet has been illustrated in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this context, this study aims to identify the extent to which companies address the SDGs through their CSR practices. We conducted the present research by first performing a content analysis to determine the communalities between CSR practices and the SDGs. Then, we performed a quantitative analysis to assess the performance of various companies in terms of common aspects of CSR and SDGs. The main findings are as follows: (1) Not all SDGs are related to CSR practices; (2) companies perform differently in their CSR practices and, consequently, make different contributions to the SDGs; and (3) there is little difference among company profiles regarding their performances in CSR practices towards the SDGs. The main contributions of this study are, first, that it provides a new perspective on the relationship between CSR and SD and, second, the creation of a list of what can be considered the minimum requirements for CSR practices if the SDGs are to be reached.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Socialism, Nationalism and Pan- Africanism in the Thinking of Nyerere and Nkrumah

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 211-216
Author(s):  
Linlin Jiang
Keyword(s):  
First Generation ◽  
Local Autonomy ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Pan African ◽  
Pan Africanism ◽  
State Of Mind ◽  
History Of ◽  
African Socialism ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Nyerere is the first-generation of African nationalist, while Nkrumah is a famous ideological theorist and politician in the history of Ghana. They all saw socialism as manifestation of communitarianism. Nyerere believes that socialism is a state of mind and elaborates on the relationship between nationalism and Pan-Africanism, putting forward that unity is more important than independence and that African countries should establish federalism before achieving national independence. While Nkrumah holds the view that African socialism is the reappearance of traditional spirit in a modern environment. Pan-African Movement is the expression of African nationalism, and his socialist thought is mainly embodied in the philosophy of conscience. Socialism is the defence of local autonomy, and the goal of socialism is the decolonization of Africa.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF EXTERNAL DEBT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN GHANA

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Adubofour Isaac ◽  
Mangudhla Tinashe ◽  
Dadzie Benjamin Mensah
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Inverse Relationship ◽  
Direct Relationship ◽  
Time Series Data ◽  
External Debt ◽  
Series Data ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The debt position of a country is crucial to the growth of its economy. We argue with empirical basis in this study that, external debt has impact on the growth of Ghana’s economy. A time- series data, spanning from 1991-2019 was analyzed. The findings of the study suggested a statistically significant and inverse relationship between external debt and economic growth. It is also argued in the study that, Ghana’s inflation regime has a significant impact on the growth of her economy. The study further verified the relationship between foreign direct investment and economic growth in Ghana. Results of the study revealed a significant and direct relationship between foreign direct investment in Ghana and the growth of the country’s economy. A test on granger causality found no causal linkage between external debt and economic growth in Ghana. The contribution of the study was finally discussed and limitations stated to serve as a guide for future study.

PFI OECD - Framework for Strong investment Policy

2015 ◽  
pp. 151-156
Author(s):  
A. Koval
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Comprehensive Approach ◽  
Investment Policy ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Investment Climate ◽  
Systematic Monitoring ◽  
Investment Tool ◽  
National Investment

The improving investment climate objective requires a comprehensive approach to the regulatory framework enhancement. Policy Framework for Investment (PFI) is a significant OECD’s investment tool which makes possible to identify the key obstacles to the inflow foreign direct investment and to determine the main measures to overcome them. Using PFI by Russian authorities would allow a systematic monitoring of the national investment policy and also take steps to improve the effectiveness of sustainable development promotion regulations.

Peranan Whistleblowing Dalam Meningkatkan Integriti Anggota Polis Diraja Malaysia (Pdrm): Kajian Ke Atas Kontinjen Perak

Sains Insani ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-27
Author(s):  
Megat Ayop Megat Arifin ◽  
Abd. Halim Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
External Threats ◽  
Positive Practices ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Whitsleblowing is one of the positive practices in organizations that are able to raise the level of integrity among the members of an organization. However, the roles of whistleblowing also inevitably invites a response, especially among members of the organization itself. This is because such practices are viewed as one factor that may be detrimental to the organization in addition to revealing the reporter (whistleblower) to some external threats and intimidation of discrimination within the organization. This paper is an attempt to examine the relationship between perceptions of members of the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) Contingent of Perak through the role of whistleblowing practices to increase the perception of the integrity of the members. Next, identify the purpose of the whistleblowing and its effect on the integrity of the members of the organization. This study used a descriptive quantitative analysis to identify patterns of relationship that exists between the perception of whistleblowing practices with perceptions of increased integrity based on three basic variables of demographic factors, response to whistleblowing and the impact of making the report. The results showed that members of the Perak’s police have a positive perception of whistleblowing practices which are seen to be done in improving the integrity of the members.Keywords: whistleblowing, perception, RMP members, culture, integrity, organization, influence. ABSTRAK: Whitsleblowing merupakan salah satu amalan positif dalam organisasi yang mampu untuk meningkatkan tahap integriti ahli-ahli dalam sesebuah organisasi. Namun begitu, amalan whistleblowing juga turut tidak dapat mengelak daripada mengundang pelbagai respon khususnya dalam kalangan ahli organisasi itu sendiri. Amalan sebegini turut dilihat sebagai salah satu faktor yang boleh memudaratkan organisasi di samping mendedahkan pelapor (whistleblower) kepada beberapa bentuk ancaman ugutan dari luar dan diskriminasi dalam organisasi. Kertas ini merupakan satu upaya untuk melihat perkaitan antara persepsi anggota Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) Kontinjen Perak melalui peranan amalan whistleblowing terhadap persepsi peningkatan integriti anggota. Seterusnya, mengenalpasti maksud whistleblowing dan pengaruhnya terhadap tahap integriti anggota dalam organisasi. Kajian ini menggunakan analisis kuantitatif berbentuk deskriptif bagi mengenalpasti corak hubungan yang wujud antara persepsi terhadap amalan whistleblowing dengan persepsi terhadap peningkatan integriti berdasarkan tiga pembolehubah asas iaitu faktor demografi, tanggapan terhadap whistleblowing dan kesan daripada tindakan membuat laporan. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa anggota PDRM Perak mempunyai persepsi yang positif terhadap whistleblowing yang mana ianya dilihat perlu dilaksanakan dalam meningkatkan integriti anggota.Kata kunci: whistleblowing, persepsi, amalan, anggota PDRM, budaya, integriti, organisasi, pengaruh.  

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