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ArticleCan the Implementation of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus Support Economic GrowthWater resources is a crucial environmental good for the function of the human societies and the ecosystems. Moreover, water is an important input for the economy and an indispensable factor for economic growth. Especially in regions that are facing water scarcity, the adoption of water management policies and approaches fostering the sustainable use of resources while promoting economic growth becomes an emerging issue. The Mediterranean region is one of the most vulnerable regions regarding the availability of water resources due to climate change and human activities. The Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus offers an integrated approach analyzing the synergies and trade-offs between the different sectors in order to maximize the efficiency of using the resources, whereas adapting optimum policies and institutional arrangements. The Mediterranean is a region where we observe a large spectrum of issues emanating from water pollution and natural resource degradation to water scarcity, large amounts of food loss and waste and increasing demand for energy and food. Agricultural practices, urban development, demand management for water, and protection of ecosystems, particularly aquatic ecosystems, are areas of particular intervention available to the decision-makers in enhancing availability of water for the various water using sectors. In this context, the current policy note paper aims to address a major issue: how can the implementation of the WEF Nexus support the economic growth in the Mediterranean?By: AmeliyaWednesday, May 12, 2021AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS+5
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ArticleResearch and DevelopmentResearch and Development Why R&D? What is research? And what is development? A layman would ask these questions to begin with. Follow-up questions would be: Does development really require research? Finally people may ask why develop? Why take such a hassle? Let’s copy and do something. The R&D story will end before it begins with this type of attitude. This is pretty similar to the Sri Lankan context which has resulted in lowly performance as a country. What we need to understand is that the innovation through R&D is the major competitive advantage a country could have. According to an address by Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam to a gathering of tech students at Mahindra Ecole College in 2015, he claims that there are two sets of countries – developed countries and developing countries. The difference between these two are the competitiveness. Dr. Kalam takes the Global Competitiveness Index as an example. If we look at current rankings, Singapore is ranked one in the index.By: AmeliyaWednesday, May 12, 2021AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS+5
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PostGlobal warmingBy: Vijaya Super adminWednesday, May 12, 2021AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS+3
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OpportunityStrengthening the Rule of Law in Ukraine by Providing Soft Skills Training for Prosecutors and DefenStrengthening the Rule of Law in Ukraine by Providing Soft Skills Training for Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys INL announces an open competition for Ukrainian NGOs interested in submitting an application for a project that strengthens legal ethics and rule of law in Ukraine by providing soft skills training for prosecutors and defense attorneys. In 2018-2020, INL Kyiv supported the “Tomorrow’s Lawyer” program which trained three hundred defense lawyers on soft skills. INL Kyiv is launching a new program entitled, “Strengthening the Rule of Law in Ukraine by Providing Soft Skills Training for Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys.” The current project will benefit the public by strengthening the rule of law in Ukraine and support the reform of the criminal justice sector, advocating for justice and implementing legislative and institutional reforms to prevent corruption.By: AmeliyaWednesday, May 12, 2021AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS+5
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OpportunityHome ScienceHome Science course is a study about science involving food and nutrition, health, environment, human development and other departments in science field. Home science is an undergraduate, post graduate, diploma and certification course provided by selective universities and colleges in India. When it comes to home science the scenario is that most of the girls opt for this course. But the home science is actually a flexible stream course which can be opted by every seeking candidates. It is the study of general topics arising on socio-economic level. One can complete their undergraduate and even post-graduate certification in the field of home science. Generally, the undergraduate course (BSc) in home science comprises of major study topics such as physics, chemistry, biology, physiology, hygiene, sociology, rural development, economics, child development, family relations, community living, arts, food, nutrition, textiles, clothing and home management. Any enthusiast looking to study more in detail about these topics can choose to study this course. Candidates from arts, science or commerce field can choose this graduate course. This course gives an in-depth knowledge about the topics and later graduates can pursue their career in the relevant field.By: Vijaya Super adminWednesday, May 12, 2021CULTURE AND SOCIETY
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OpportunityWhat is Home Science?Home Science course is a study about science involving food and nutrition, health, environment, human development and other departments in science field. Home science is an undergraduate, post graduate, diploma and certification course provided by selective universities and colleges in India. When it comes to home science the scenario is that most of the girls opt for this course. But the home science is actually a flexible stream course which can be opted by every seeking candidates. It is the study of general topics arising on socio-economic level. One can complete their undergraduate and even post-graduate certification in the field of home science.By: Vijaya Super adminWednesday, May 12, 2021CULTURE AND SOCIETY
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ArticleLibrary scienceLibrary science (often termed library studies, bibliothecography, library economy, and informatics) is an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary field that applies the practices, perspectives, and tools of management, information technology, education, and other areas to libraries; the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources; and the political economy of information. Martin Schrettinger, a Bavarian librarian, coined the discipline within his work (1808–1828) Versuch eines vollständigen Lehrbuchs der Bibliothek-Wissenschaft oder Anleitung zur vollkommenen Geschäftsführung eines Bibliothekars. Rather than classifying information based on nature-oriented elements, as was previously done in his Bavarian library, Schrettinger organized books in alphabetical order.The first American school for library science was founded by Melvil Dewey at Columbia University in 1887.By: Vijaya Super adminWednesday, May 12, 2021AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS
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