Developing countries Prosperity and stability remain a critical factor in all states. The stability and prosperity defines the economic status of citizens. Thus, a country leadership needs to focus on establishing measures that propel prosperity and stability of the economy and politics, among other factors. In modern times, nations have experienced economic uncertainties globally, such as the 2008 depression. Developing countries are extremely affected by economic uncertainties and dynamism witnessed in contemporary times. Prosperity and stability play a critical role in the realization of the major goals set by people in a country (Second Committee, 2016). For prosperity to be witnessed by every citizen, the economy needs to be stable in terms of growth. With a stable economy, it brings opportunities that need exploitation, leading to prosperity that enhances continuous growth in the economy. With the growth of a country presenting a significant issue in the contemporary world, it requires exploration of the major threats that halt prosperity and stability in developing countries. Developing countries are characterized by high rates of unemployment, dependence on the primary sector, export of primary products,…
Crisis Management Suicide Suicide refers to the intentional act of terminating one’s life. According to research by (Arafat, 2017), at least 12 among 100,000 people per year meet their death through such an action. Different age groups have varying degrees of suicidal tendencies due to their risk factors. A risk factor is something that increases someone’s chances of developing a disease or a disorder. In this case, the term risk factor refers to the various elements that contribute to suicidal thoughts and attempts. Multiple factors such as mental health problems, family discord, and physical or sexual abuse are rated among some of the leading causes of suicide among adolescents, adults, and the elderly. This essay explains the risk factors of suicide in the three groups and analyzes the demographics, psychosocial, and development stage impact of these risk factors. Adolescents Following The World Health Organization’s definition, an adolescent is any person between the ages of 10 and 19. These are young people who are mostly vibrant and experiencing transitions in their body forms into adulthood. However, this age comes with its…
Food Loss and Wastage The FAO (2019) defines food loses as the decline in food substances meant for human consumption that occur in the food supply chain. Conversely, FAO (2019) defines food wastage as decline in human food materials at the final stages of the supply chain, i.e. the retail and consumption stages. As such, food loses or wastage does not include loses in food materials that are not produced for human consumption. Food loses are of five types namely, agricultural production, post-harvest, processing, distribution and consumption. This paper seeks to discuss the concept of food wastage from a multi-level perspective. According to FAO (2019) data on per capita food loses, the developed nations experience higher rates of loses than the developed nations. Also, most of the food loses occur production to retail stages in the third world nations while the developed nations experience greater loses at the retail and consumption stages. The disparity in the data is attributed to the economic states of the respective countries. For example, the developed countries have mechanized their agriculture and have improved storage…
Creating Good Citizenship Should be a Central Aim of State Schooling Introduction This paper explores the rationale for the inclusion of good citizenship as a crucial objective of state schooling. It critically examines the arguments for proponents and opposers of the notion that good citizenship is a core purpose of education. However, much importance is given to good citizenship as a crucial aspect of the academic course. This discussion will start with an overview of the motivating factors for educationists and policymakers to introduce citizenship education in schools. An in-depth account of the elements that render such education significant for young individuals will be discussed. Both political socialization and the establishment of knowledge and skills for democratic contributions are central to citizenship education. Besides these, there are substantial contentions by some curricular designers about the form that political and citizenship education should take as well as whether it should be adopted as a subject in learning institutions. Citizenship education It is widely thought that personal autonomy is the quality of character that educators need to focus on (Hedge and Mackenzie,…
Marketing College Athletes: How Can We Help California Student-Athletes Make Money? The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) was founded on March 31, 1908. NCAA was founded as a result of several various issues arising in college sports, which included severe injuries and deaths. The meeting was held by college and universities official who came up with the association. NCAA regulates college sports from over a thousand Northern American learning institutions. According to Hendricks, S. P., & Johnson, A. T. (2016), college athletics was drawn up to boost students’ education and experience. Sports scholarships offered are meant to enhance the students’ lives and help them acquire a degree. College athletes make millions of dollars for colleges but do not receive any monetary compensation for their contributions. Some students admitted on athletic scholarship came from a disadvantaged background that does not give them a similar competitive edge with their peers. Former students’ athletes confessed that although they have the best resources at their disposal, they are limited and maximizing full potential on these resources. Fifty-four percent of student-athletes admitted that they do…
Leadership and Management of Virgin Group Part 1 In an organizational setup, both leadership and management are of crucial importance in maintaining a functional status (Smircich & Morgan, 2012, p. 259). Effective management practices are strengthened by effective leadership, therefore, creating a positive impact on the organization. The success of any given organization is dependent on its management, culture, and leadership style. The success of any given organization is usually dependent on both internal and external factors that powerfully shape the culture, structure, and performance of the company. This paper explores the relationship between leadership and the management of Virgin Group (Organization). The article also discusses the role of managers and leaders in dealing with challenges such as sustainability, gender pay gap, and cross-culture to achieve organizational objectives. The paper concludes by discussing the leadership skills and styles applied at the Virgin Group with the use of in-depth literature. Personal verdict is given on how the leadership style at Virgin Group is linked to academic theories. Virgil Group is a British venture capital limited Company founded in 1989 by a rich…
Tips & Tricks: How to get more money out of your RESP The cost of post-secondary education in Canada has been rising steadily for the past few years, including tuition fees and housing costs. The tuition fees alone rose by 40 percent over the past decade, necessitating the need to maximize savings of education funds. It’s no doubt that most Canadian parents save money for their children’s post-secondary education in RESPs. However, some of them don’t know how to maximize the benefits of these plans. In this article, we explore the tips to help you take full advantage of RESPs. 6 Ways to Maximize Your Savings in RESPs One of the best ways to maximize RESP benefits is by selecting a reputable provider like Knowledge First Financial. You can click the link knowledgefirstfinancialreviews.ca to get more info about the company. Here are the other ways to increase savings in your RESP. 1. Maximize the Government Grants So far, you may probably know the basics of RESPs, including grants from the government. It contributes 20 percent of your contribution as Canada…
Construction Accidents in the UK: Challenges and Solutions 1 Results and Data Analysis 1.1 Introduction This chapter presents an in depth analysis of the results from the study of construction accidents in the United Kingdom (UK) based on secondary data. Accidents in construction projects in the United Kingdom remain high, according to the statistics indicated in the reviewed secondary sources. These statistics pose a significant challenge to the well-being of construction workers considering that construction accidents cause considerable damage to the health of the victims, including fatalities. Despite the numerous regulations and safety guidelines provided by the various governmental and non-governmental organizations responsible for safety in the construction industry, deaths still occur in construction projects in the UK. Researchers noted that safety and health in the construction industry had been a critical challenge to the improvement of construction quality for a long time globally (Lee, Shariatfar, Rashidi, & Lee, 2020). With the UK having one of the best construction industries, accidents caused by the flagrant disregard for safety precautions and negligence create cause for concern for most experts in the industry.…
The Sahel Crisis The Sahel region has been variously described as a “one region, many problems.” The myriad of challenges affecting the countries in this part of Africa accounts for the description. A combination of factors such as drought, food insecurity and chronic malnutrition, drug trafficking, and the emergence of terrorist groups and continued conflicts causes instability in the region (Zyck & Muggah, 2013). Other problems include low agricultural production and high food prices, which call for humanitarian aid in the area to save the lives of many (Zyck & Muggah, 2013). The area also experiences instability caused by perennial conflicts emerging from political competitions that are primarily dominated by ethnic, territorial, sectarian, interstate, and local dispositions and affiliations (Zyck & Muggah, 2013). To restore stability in the region, an integrated approach to stabilization of the Sahel would be necessary. The problems are multi-faceted hence the need for a consorted approach to mitigate the different unique issues. All the stability functions outlined in JP 3-07, security, foreign humanitarian assistance, economic stabilization and infrastructure, the rule of law, governance and participation,…
Effectiveness of the European Structures in dealing with the Debt Crisis According to Veron (2018), the European Union was facing a severe financial crisis from 2007 to 2009. The reason being most of the financial institutions in the EU adopted the same model that had driven the USA into a debt crisis. The subprime mortgages foreclosure led to losses in the financial sector, hence sparking the financial crisis. The policies suggested concentrated on three facets; liquidity, corporate, and capital structure (Eubanks, 2010). This essay will focus on determining if the European Union structures in banking and supervisory were sufficient in dealing with the debt crisis. European Central Bank and European Commission are the primary federal institutions that formulated the decisive policies. The first was the six-pack legislative package focused on the governance of the economy to improve liquidity. Austerity measures were also put in place to help the member nations recover from the debt crisis (Govaere et al., 2011). The EU also adopted the two-pack structure in May 2013, which concentrated on supervising the financial sector within the EU. The…