Biodiversity and Biogeographic Patterns in Asia-Pacific Region I: Statistical Methods and Case Studies

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Statistical Methods ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Biogeographic Patterns ◽  
Region I

Introduction

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Cruz Berrocal ◽  
Cheng-Hwa Tsang
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Comparative Approach ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
The Future

We briefly review the topics that our case studies in Vanuatu, Marianas, the Philippines, Taiwan, China, Vietnam, and Japan highlight, and note the value of these studies in framing a comparative approach to colonialism in the Asia-Pacific region. Each case study highlights different aspects in the colonial relationship. The chapters have been grouped following a geographical criterion, and the imbalance reflects the fact that some areas have been better studied than others (e.g. for Marianas), albeit with different perspectives. We express our hope that the book has gathered some previously little systematic or accessible evidence, offered comprehensive histories of some of the areas, and raised questions for the future.

Formulating Policy on E-Commerce and Trade for SMEs in the Asia Pacific Region

2004 ◽  
pp. 134-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Breen ◽  
Suzanne Bergin-Seers ◽  
Stephen Burgess ◽  
Gordon Campbell ◽  
Muhammad Mahmood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Economic Cooperation ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation ◽  
Good Management

This chapter examines the role that the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has played in setting government policy to encourage increased trade by SMEs. A study of six “successful” micro and small businesses in APEC economies that was commissioned by APEC examines their attitudes towards trade and e-commerce. The case studies show that e-commerce can be a facilitator to trade for businesses with a propensity towards entrepreneurship and good management practices. To other businesses it may be seen as an inhibitor due to the lack of knowledge associated with its use and its benefits. The chapter shows how APEC used this study and some of its other initiatives to develop its IT and e-commerce policy for SMEs as part of its overall policy for SME development in the region.

scholarly journals Assessing the motivations of New Zealand’s International Interventions: From Practice to Theory

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Matthew Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Solomon Islands ◽  
Geographic Region ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Regional Security ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
International Interventions

<p>Since the end of the Cold War New Zealand has participated in numerous international interventions, both within the Asia-Pacific region and further afield. As a small state with limited resources and influence what have been the primary motivating factors that have influenced New Zealand’s decisions to intervene? Can the decisions to intervene be best explained by realism, liberalism, constructivism, or a combination of these theories? This essay will assess the motivating factors for New Zealand’s involvement in international interventions by analysing four case studies where New Zealand participated in an intervention – Bosnia, East Timor, Afghanistan, and the Solomon Islands. This essay will also assess whether the motivating factors for intervening within New Zealand’s geographic region differ from those outside its region, and whether there is a difference in approach taken by the two main political parties in New Zealand – Labour and National. The essay concludes that while there were elements of realism and constructivism in the decisions to intervene, liberalism provides that best explanation for the decision to intervene in three of the four case studies. The fourth case study, the Solomon Islands, is best explained by the realist factors of regional security and upholding New Zealand’s relationship with Australia. The essay finds that while the motivations for intervening in three of the four case studies were similar, the motivations for intervening within the Asia-Pacific region were slightly more realist. The motivations to intervene were similar regardless if National or Labour were in government.</p>

Digital Accessibility in the Asia-Pacific Region

2021 ◽  
pp. 106-127
Author(s):  
Nirmita Narasimhan
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Regional Differences ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Economic Diversity ◽  
And Training ◽  
Vast Area

The Asia-Pacific or APAC region covers a vast area of great linguistic, cultural, geographic, and economic diversity and is home to over 65% of the world’s population with disabilities. While many of the accessibility challenges are common and include prioritization, lack of awareness, affordability, availability, infrastructure, language, and training, there are also wide regional differences in areas such as resources, infrastructure, development, policy, and accessibility of technologies and content across APAC countries. This chapter seeks to give a regional overview of digital accessibility by utilizing the DARE Index to analyze gaps in implementing digital accessibility policies in the region, and then reviewing four country case studies (Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka).

scholarly journals Assessing the motivations of New Zealand’s International Interventions: From Practice to Theory

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Matthew Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Solomon Islands ◽  
Geographic Region ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Regional Security ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
International Interventions

<p>Since the end of the Cold War New Zealand has participated in numerous international interventions, both within the Asia-Pacific region and further afield. As a small state with limited resources and influence what have been the primary motivating factors that have influenced New Zealand’s decisions to intervene? Can the decisions to intervene be best explained by realism, liberalism, constructivism, or a combination of these theories? This essay will assess the motivating factors for New Zealand’s involvement in international interventions by analysing four case studies where New Zealand participated in an intervention – Bosnia, East Timor, Afghanistan, and the Solomon Islands. This essay will also assess whether the motivating factors for intervening within New Zealand’s geographic region differ from those outside its region, and whether there is a difference in approach taken by the two main political parties in New Zealand – Labour and National. The essay concludes that while there were elements of realism and constructivism in the decisions to intervene, liberalism provides that best explanation for the decision to intervene in three of the four case studies. The fourth case study, the Solomon Islands, is best explained by the realist factors of regional security and upholding New Zealand’s relationship with Australia. The essay finds that while the motivations for intervening in three of the four case studies were similar, the motivations for intervening within the Asia-Pacific region were slightly more realist. The motivations to intervene were similar regardless if National or Labour were in government.</p>

‘Chinese English or English Chinese?’

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andy Kirkpatrick
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Regional Language ◽  
Region I ◽  
Standard Chinese ◽  
Regional Languages ◽  
Chinese And English ◽  
Modern Standard

Abstract A question which is frequently asked in discussions about the future roles of English and Chinese (Modern Standard Chinese or Putonghua and often also referred to as Mandarin) in the Asia-Pacific region is whether Chinese will replace English as the primary regional language or lingua franca. In this article, I shall first consider the roles that each language is playing in China itself and within the Asia-Pacific region. I shall argue that it is important to take these languages together, as the combination of Modern Standard Chinese and English is threatening regional languages, including other major Chinese languages such as Cantonese. In dealing with these two major languages in combination, I shall also consider how each language has influenced and continues to influence the other linguistically, illustrating this with examples at the levels of lexis, syntax, rhetoric and pragmatic norms. I shall conclude by tentatively suggesting how the roles of these two languages may develop in future, and the potential sociolinguistic consequences of this.

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