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Following the resource-based view, social network theory and transaction cost theory, Katharina Wratschko shows the complex relationship between a firm’s business strategy and its alliance portfolio.
The emergence of The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) in 2005 was the culmination of a long and contentious process. In this work Rob Jenkins provides a concise introduction that traces the origins and evolution of peacebuilding as a concept, the creation and functioning of the PBC as an institution, and the complicated relationship between these two processes. Jenkins discusses how continued contestation over what exactly peacebuilding is, and how its objectives can most effectively be achieved, influenced the institutional design and de facto functioning of the PBC, its structure, mandate and origins. He then moves on to examine the peacebuilding architecture in action and analyses the role that the PBC has carved out for itself, reflecting on the future prospects for the organization. The theory and practice of peacebuilding has assumed increasing importance over the last decade, and this work is essential reading for all students of conflict resolution, peace studies and international relations.
Since its establishment, the UN's Peacebuilding Architecture (PBA) has been involved in peacebuilding processes in more than 20 countries. This edited volume takes stock of the overall impact of the PBA during its first decade in existence, and generates innovative recommendations for how the architecture can be modified and utilized to create more synergy and fusion between the UN's peace and development work. The volume is based on commissioned research and independent evaluations as well as informed opinions of several key decision-makers closely engaged in shaping the UN's peacebuilding agenda. It seeks to find a balance between identifying the reality and constraints of the UN's multila...
Navigating institutions and donor requirements to successfully access international climate finance is challenging for many countries. Establishing national climate funds can be a way to meet these challenges, ensuring the targeted use of funds and strengthening ownership. This book examines the establishment of two national climate funds in Brazil, the Low Carbon Agriculture Programme and the Amazon Fund. Their establishment must be seen against the background of a drastic shift in Brazilian climate policy, enabled by discursive changes, during the administration of the Workers' Party 2003 - 2016.
Die Autoren setzen sich mit folgenden Fragestellungen auseinander: Was unterscheidet den Entrepreneur vom Leader? Was haben beide gemeinsam? Wer ist für die nachhaltige Entwicklung der Unternehmung entscheidend: der Entrepreneur oder der Leader? Es wird deutlich, dass eine Kombination beider Persönlichkeitsstrukturen im Sinne einer „Entrepreneurial Leadership“ erforderlich ist, um ein Unternehmen langfristig erfolgreich zu führen.
Die Autoren greifen aktuelle Fragestellungen aus den Bereichen Change Management und Leadership auf. Das Spektrum der Beiträge umfasst Finanzierungsfragen, Wissens- und Technologietransfer, Wachstum, sowie kritische Erfolgsfaktoren von Phasen unternehmerischen Wandels.
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