The Future Growth of World Population

<p>The sizing of the main span dimensions for new marine bridge crossings needs to consider the current shipping vessels using the waterways and the future growth in marine traffic. Internationally accepted guidelines are used for initial sizing of the navigation clearances, but confirmation of the safe passage of vessels requires simulations to be undertaken. For two major marine bridges planned in the Philippines the marine navigation clearance assessments have been carried out, and the results verified via realistic simulations carried out at the facilities available in the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP). This paper outlines methodology of the theoretical calculations and the simulations performed, which confirmed the clearances and informed the design of the required navigation aids.</p>

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The Future of Water

The Water Paradox ◽

10.12987/yale/9780300224436.003.0010 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 227-232

Author(s):

Edward B. Barbier

Keyword(s):

Water Security ◽

Freshwater Ecosystems ◽

Freshwater Ecosystem ◽

World Population ◽

Policy Reforms ◽

Global Management ◽

Market Signals ◽

The World ◽

The Future ◽

The One

This concluding chapter looks at the future of water. There are two possible paths for managing water. First, if the world continues with inadequate governance and institutions, incorrect market signals, and insufficient innovations to improve efficiency and manage competing demands, most chronic water and scarcity problems will continue to worsen. The world will see a future of declining water security, freshwater ecosystem degradation, and increasing disputes and conflicts over remaining water resources. The alternative path to managing water is the one offered by this book. If, in anticipation of the coming decades of increasing water scarcity, humankind is able to develop appropriate governance and institutions for water management, instigate market and policy reforms, and address global management issues, then improved innovation and investments in new water technologies and better protection of freshwater ecosystems should secure sufficient beneficial water use for a growing world population.

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Neighbourhood [Re] Formation: Envisioning A Future For Don Mills

10.32920/ryerson.14662515.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Talayeh Rad

Keyword(s):

Case Studies ◽

Urban Growth ◽

Urban Form ◽

Urban Morphology ◽

Recent History ◽

Design Project ◽

The Future ◽

Unlimited Growth ◽

New Vision ◽

Future Growth

Architecture is known to be the physical language of community. What define cities are streets, blocks, and buildings, and their interaction defines the neighbourhoods. Cities are poised for unlimited growth (Lefebvre, 2003) and the challenge is to propose a vision for the future growth of already dense neighbourhoods. The research aims to study the evolution of contemporary urbanism, ideas, and theories in order to explore the structure of the existing neighbourhoods and understand the dynamic behind the street patterns and urban blocks. Case studies are investigating the quality and configuration of physical urban form through recent history. The ideas are compared and contrasted to challenge modern and post-modern urban theories in order to propose a new vision for future urban growth. The design project takes into account the importance of urban morphology and typology and their impacts on the identity, diversity and affordability of the neighbourhood.

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Total Factor Productivity Growth in East Asia: Implications for the Future

Asian Economic Papers ◽

10.1162/15353510260187391 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 50-70 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Jong-il Kim

Keyword(s):

East Asia ◽

Total Factor Productivity ◽

East Asian ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Factor Productivity ◽

Tfp Growth ◽

The Future ◽

History Of ◽

The Developed Countries ◽

Future Growth

The total factor productivity (TFP) growth controversy and the recent economic crisis raise many questions about the future growth of East Asia. Our analysis of historical experiences shows that low TFP growth in the East Asian newly industrialized economies (NIEs) is a natural pattern of growth at the initial phase of industrialization. Empirical evidence shows that East Asian NIEs in recent decades have been proceeding toward an efficiency-based growth as developed countries did some time ago. The history of Latin America, however, indicates that the reform of old-fashioned institutions is needed if East Asia is to follow the path of the developed countries.

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Piramal Diagnostics

Asian Case Research Journal ◽

10.1142/s0218927511001484 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 15 (01) ◽

pp. 97-121

Author(s):

Neeraj Dwivedi ◽

Arvinder Singh

Keyword(s):

Strategic Planning ◽

Structural Characteristics ◽

Vice President ◽

Medical Diagnostics ◽

Growth Strategy ◽

Decision Situation ◽

The Past ◽

Strategic Option ◽

The Future ◽

Future Growth

The case presents a decision situation facing the Vice President of strategic planning at Piramal Diagnostics Limited, who has to formulate the future growth strategy and decide on the roadmap. The company is the largest player in the organized medical diagnostics industry in India and has shown attractive growth in the past few years. The case describes the structural characteristics of the medical diagnostics industry in India and follows it with a description of the strengths and weaknesses of Piramal Diagnostics and the strategies adopted by it. The Vice President is expected to choose an appropriate strategic option to help the company achieve its ambitious growth target.

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Further on the Future Growth Rate of China's Real GDP

China's Economic and Social Problems ◽

10.1142/9789814590426_0020 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 81-83

Keyword(s):

Growth Rate ◽

Real Gdp ◽

The Future ◽

Future Growth

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Fintech growth outpaces regulation in Indonesia

Emerald Expert Briefings ◽

10.1108/oxan-db264128 ◽

2021 ◽

Keyword(s):

Data Sharing ◽

Financial Services ◽

Public Confidence ◽

Tier 2 ◽

Content Type ◽

Cross Border ◽

The Future ◽

Future Growth

Significance E-payment transaction volumes have risen dramatically as more people shop online and embrace non-cash payments. Moreover, fintechs are expanding into new segments of the financial services market such as crowdfunding and insurance. The future growth and resilience of this ecosystem depend on updating the regulatory and data protections framework, which is underway. Impacts Legislation on cross-institution and cross-border data sharing would be crucial to boost public confidence in fintechs. Continued growth of fintechs will increase the demand for cybersecurity services. Tier 2 cities will become increasingly important digital markets.

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