scholarly journals UK–Zimbabwean Relations: the Past and the Present

2021 ◽  
Vol 107 (7) ◽  
pp. 96-104
Author(s):  
Sergey Karamaev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
African Countries ◽  
Progressive Development ◽  
The Past ◽  
Bilateral Relations ◽  
Current State ◽  
Political Cooperation ◽  
Internal Policy ◽  
Robert Mugabe ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Heads Of State

The author traces the stages of development of British–Zimbabwean relations over the past four decades. The work analyzes not only the history, but also the current state of relations between Great Britain and Zimbabwe and assesses the prospects for their development. The author set the task of showing how political cooperation between the former metropolis and its colony developed, the importance of the change of governments and the personality of the heads of state. A special attention is paid to the first president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, who ruled the country for 37 years. An attempt has been made to identify the causes of the crisis in bilateral relations and to assess the attempts to overcome and to move in a progressive development. In addition, the author considers the problem of how the context of the colonial past, economic development, the land issue and the internal policy of Zimbabwe influenced the official London’s position in relation to Harare. Zimbabwe is one of the key states in southeast Africa, traditionally viewed by the UK as a sphere of its interests. Using itsexample, certain conclusions can be drawn about London's foreign policy approach to African countries, as well as the contradictions which become obstacles to the relations’ normalization.

How did we get to where we are now?1

2018 ◽  
pp. 13-34
Author(s):  
Malcolm Torry
Keyword(s):  
National Health ◽  
Tax Credits ◽  
Comprehensive System ◽  
Basic Income ◽  
Insurance Benefits ◽  
The Past ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Family Allowance

This chapter discusses the past and current state of the debate on the Citizen's Basic Income. It begins with the Poor Law of 1601 to the era of means-tested benefits. In particular, it cites William Beveridge's 1942 report which proposed a comprehensive system of National Insurance Benefits and centrally administered National Assistance. It then traces the origins of universal benefits in the UK, from Family Allowance to Child Benefit, and considers other failed proposals to reform the tax and benefits systems, including Tax Credits and attempts at a Citizen's Basic Income. It also explains why proposals such as ‘Universal Credit’ were and have been implemented, but not the proposal for a Citizen's Basic Income. Finally, it describes the National Health Service's (NHS) provision of universal, unconditional and nonwithdrawable healthcare and the global debate over the Citizen's Basic Income, and especially with respect to its feasibility and implementation.

scholarly journals A New Epoch in the Development of Russian-African Cooperation

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (12) ◽  
pp. 113-122
Author(s):  
S. Volkov
Keyword(s):  
African Countries ◽  
Gas Field ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
Technology Sector ◽  
Peacekeeping Operations ◽  
Bilateral Relations ◽  
Current State ◽  
Support Measures ◽  
Un Peacekeeping ◽  
Economic Ties

The article contains an analysis of the current state of trade and economic relations between Russia and African countries, as well as the prospects for their development after the first Russia-Africa Summit and the Economic Forum in Sochi in October 2019. The author notes a large surplus in Russia’s trade with Africa and explains the reasons for the dominance of the countries of North Africa, and especially Egypt, in its geographical structure. The main product groups are listed, through which Russia can increase exports to Africa; Russia’s main competitors in trade with the continent as well as state support measures for exporters are described. However, the main contribution to the development of Russian-African economic ties in the future will be made not by foreign trade, but by economic cooperation. Its flagships are now three major projects worth more than $1 billion each, all of which are carried out in Egypt. Among Russian companies investing in the economies of African countries, mining ones are currently dominant. Of these, Rosneft made the biggest investments. This company develops the largest gas field in Egypt – Zohr, and implements projects also in Mozambique. Exploration, finance and the IT technology sector are also of particular interest to Russian companies in Africa. The author indicates the most promising areas for the development of Russian- African industrial cooperation and the transfer of Russian technologies to this continent. In addition, in recent years, Russia and African countries have increasingly regarded security as an important area of bilateral relations. The article reveals the main threats to the security of African countries, the ability of Russian companies to strengthen it and Russia’s contribution to UN peacekeeping operations in Africa, in comparison with contributions of the other permanent members of the Security Council. It describes a number of measures that can contribute to the development of Russian-African partnership in the context of the Sochi consensus.

Social Policy Review 31

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elke Heins ◽  
James Rees ◽  
Catherine Needham
Keyword(s):  
Social Policy ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Policy Perspective ◽  
Policy Review ◽  
The Past ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Uk ◽  
International Social

Bringing together the voices of leading experts in the field, this edition offers an up-to-date and diverse review of the best in social policy scholarship over the past year. The book considers a range of current issues and critical debates in UK and international social policy. It contains vital research, including discussions on the changing landscape of welfare in the UK and Europe more widely since the 2008/09 crisis, the continuing impact of austerity on social policy areas such as the NHS, social care and disability, the financialisation of pensions and corporatisation of welfare as well as topical contributions on the ‘Air Jamaica generation’ and the Alt-Right from a social policy perspective. Published in association with the SPA, this comprehensive analysis of the current state of social policy will be of interest to students and academics in social policy, social welfare and related disciplines.

scholarly journals The Pediatric Autopsy in Africa

2013 ◽  
Vol 137 (6) ◽  
pp. 756-766 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Otto Christian Kaschula
Keyword(s):  
Personal Experience ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Pediatric Pathology ◽  
The Past ◽  
Current State ◽  
Public Expectations ◽  
Resource Poor ◽  
Women And Children ◽  
General Training

Context.—Within the continent of Africa few countries have been able to practice pathology at the levels present in Europe and the Americas, and pediatric pathology does not exist as a stand-alone specialty. The author was invited by a colleague from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, to join a group of North American pathologists in presenting a course on the Contribution of Anatomic Pathology for advancing the health of women and children in Africa. The course was held in Ethiopia in June 2011, to review the current state of pediatric pathology in Africa and to provide resources/teaching for improving pediatric pathology services in low-resource settings. Objective.—To provide a succinct description of applicable autopsy techniques and the interpretation of gross, microscopic, and ancillary findings with respect to Africa's need to enhance the health of women and children. The author makes suggestions for obviating possible problems in anticipation of increased demands by national authorities and of public expectations of pathologists who usually have had only general training. Data Sources.—This article is based upon the author's personal experience of practicing pathology in Africa for the past 51 years, which has included visiting pathology laboratories in 9 African countries and interacting with colleagues in 18 additional African countries. The contents of this article are derived from personal observations, recent publications, and information gleaned from Internet sources. Conclusions.—Even without specific training in pediatric pathology, it is possible for pediatric autopsies to be undertaken in Africa and other resource-poor settings, in a manner that facilitates sound decision making for improving the health of women and children.

scholarly journals UZBEKISTAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA: HISTORY MEETS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammadbobur TURAXODJAEV ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Partnership ◽  
Republic Of Korea ◽  
Technical Cooperation ◽  
Chronological Order ◽  
Bilateral Relations ◽  
Current State ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Republic ◽  
High Level ◽  
Heads Of State

The article is devoted to the history of high-level meetings, in it, in chronological order, the visits of the heads of state are considered. The author analyzes the results of the meetings, highlights the current state and main trends in the field of trade, economic and technical cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea. The article emphasizes that relations between Uzbekistan and South Korea have grown into a strategic partnership, bilateral relations are developing in political, trade, economic, investment, cultural, humanitarian and other spheres.

scholarly journals An Exploratory Research Regarding Romanian Market for Halal Food

10.26458/1424 ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Valentin-Cosmin SARACIN ◽  
Adrian VASILE ◽  
Ahmed HARRATI
Keyword(s):  
Food Products ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
The Past ◽  
Bilateral Relations ◽  
Muslim Countries ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Social ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
Market Niche

The changes in the social structure, the economic crisis, the ageing of the population had an important role in the development of Romania. As a result, Romania must identify other segments and industries in order to rejuvenate the economy of the country. This study focuses on a market niche represented by Halal food products, which are underdeveloped in Romania at this moment. It may represent a potential catalyst for the development of other latent sectors and may consolidate the bilateral relations with the Muslim countries, in conformity with the globalization and the internalization of the global market. The research method used in this study is the thorough analysis of numerous scientific articles and a literature review. It focuses both on the past and the current state of Halal food products and how the development of this market niche can lead to the expansion of other sectors, such as tourism and education. 

scholarly journals 1970-2020: A fifty year history the personal social services and social work in England and across the United Kingdom

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 8-44
Author(s):  
Ray Jones
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Fiftieth Anniversary ◽  
The Past ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The Uk

2020 is the fiftieth anniversary of the creation of a unified profession of social work across the United Kingdom and of the creation of integrated personal social services in each of the four UK countries. This paper reflects on the genesis of these changes, tracks developments over the past fifty years, and comments on the current state of social work and the personal social services in England and throughout the UK.

scholarly journals Current Concepts Imaging in COVID-19 and the Challenges for Low and Middle Income Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Mendel ◽  
Justine Lee ◽  
David Rosman
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Imaging Findings ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
The Past ◽  
Current State ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Low And Middle Income

With nearly 3,800,000 cases and 270,000 deaths reported worldwide, COVID-19 is a global pandemic unlike any we have seen in our lifetimes (1). As early as 1995, the WHO was warning of a global infectious disease crisis, citing 30 new infectious diseases emerging in the past 20 years, loss of antibiotic effectiveness, low rates of immunization, poverty, and inadequate investment in public health contributing to the more than 17 million people dying each year from infectious diseases, principally in Low and Middle Income countries (LMIC) (2). Unlike previous infectious diseases, at the time of this writing over 63% of the total reported cases of COVID-19 are in 6 High Income Countries (HIC): USA, Italy, Spain, France, Germany and the UK. Information concerning the imaging findings in COVID-19 has been rapidly disseminated from the centers first affected by the pandemic. This article attempts to summarize the current state of knowledge regarding the imaging findings in COVID-19, focusing on pulmonary findings, and offer recommendation for the use of imaging for diagnosis and surveillance of COVID-19, particularly in LMIC.

1970-2020: A fifty year history the personal social services and social work in England and across the United Kingdom

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ray Jones
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Fiftieth Anniversary ◽  
The Past ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The Uk

2020 is the fiftieth anniversary of the creation of a unified profession of social work across the United Kingdom and of the creation of integrated personal social services in each of the four UK countries. This paper reflects on the genesis of these changes, tracks developments over the past fifty years, and comments on the current state of social work and the personal social services in England and throughout the UK.

French and Spanish Queer Film

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Perriam ◽  
Darren Waldron
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
National Identities ◽  
Audience Research ◽  
Large Sample ◽  
Current State ◽  
Trans People ◽  
Screening Questionnaires ◽  
On Line ◽  
The Uk

This book advances the current state of film audience research and of our knowledge of sexuality in transnational contexts, by analysing how French LGBTQ films are seen in Spain and Spanish ones in France, as well as how these films are seen in the UK. It studies films from various genres and examines their reception across four languages (Spanish, French, Catalan, English) and engages with participants across a range of digital and physical audience locations. A focus on LGBTQ festivals and on issues relating to LGBTQ experience in both countries allows for the consideration of issues such as ageing, sense of community and isolation, affiliation and investment, and the representation of issues affecting trans people. The book examines films that chronicle the local, national and sub-national identities while also addressing foreign audiences. It draws on a large sample of individual responses through post-screening questionnaires and focus groups as well as on the work of professional film critics and on-line commentators.

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