Managing Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future – World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD)

The 2008 edition of World Sustainable Development Outlook includes a selection of the best papers presented during the WASD’s 6th International Conference held in at Sussex University, Brighton, UK. This volume explores global viewpoints on the role of science and technology in solving global problems related to sustainability. The aim is to address growing concerns for the future of our interlocked ecological, political and economic systems in a highly populated world that is characterised by major social and economic disparities. The papers presented in this volume cover a wide geographical spectrum and different research areas.

Editor: Professor Allam Ahmed ISBN: 978-0-955177156 Year: 2008 Pages: 453

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(pp.003-017) E. Giuliani, A. Morrison, C. Pietrobelli and R. Rabellotti ‘Why do researchers collaborate with industry? An analysis of the wine sector in Chile, South Africa and Italy’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 2345 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.019-026) P. Catlan and E. B. Harari ‘Cellulosic ethanol: The evolution of patterns of collaboration in research and development’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 299 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.029-036) R. D’amore and M. P. Vittoria ‘New issues in assessing biotech sector: Some empirical evidences and policy implications’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1824 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.037-047) B. N. Ngwenya, W. R. L. Masamba and N. Kanyenva ‘Interfacing traditional/local herbalist and global biomedical practitioners in Botswana’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1560 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.047-052) T. A. Nesipbekovna ‘National innovation activity as a factor of sustainable development – case study of Kazakhstan’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1718 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.053-061) F. D. Gonel ‘Technological innovation, competitiveness and sustainable development’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1937 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.065-075) S. Nwankwo, K. Chaharbaghi and D. Boyd ‘Sustainable development in Sub-saharan Africa: Issues of knowledge development and agenda setting 1 file(s) 1976 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.077-083) Q. Parvez ‘Internationalising University of Western Sydney: agriculture and environmental education’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1530 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.085-092) I. Tewfik and S. Tewfik ‘Research student supervision: Developing reflective practice in higher education’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1747 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.095-102) A. Abouzeedan and M. Busler ‘The narrative-textual case study as the tool to understand sustainable development in developed countries’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1814 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.103-110) M. Hossain ‘The millennium development goals (MDGS): What achievements in Asia?’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1701 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.111-119) B. Mirza ‘Energy poverty and market structure characteristics: Determining the energy access for rural households in developing countries’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1288 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.121-130) M. S. Nnyepi, B. N. Ngwenya and R. Majelantle ‘Assessment of food insecurity and dietary diversity in the Okavango Delta and the potential contribution of indigenous foods’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 333 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.131-139) L. Magole and L. I. Magole ‘Can community based natural resources management (CBNRM) projects alleviate poverty among Basarwa communities?’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 323 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.141-151) G. Mmopelwa, B. N. Ngwenya and B. sakwape ‘The dynamics of fishing as a natural safety net in the Okavango Delta, Botswana’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1673 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.155-163) C. Raiborn, C. Bartel and M. Massoud ‘Developing performance measurements for ecotourism companies’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 907 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.165-174) S. El-Kafafi ‘Conserving our natural resources: The rise of ecotourism’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 930 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.175-182) J. E. Mbaiwa ‘Local participation in biodiversity conservation in the Okavango Delta, Botswana’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1585 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.183-193) J. E. Mbaiwa, B. N. Ngwenya and M. Sethora ‘Ethnicity and utilization of natural resources in the Okavango Delta, Botswana’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1196 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.195-205) L. I. Magole, L. Magole and T. Bapedi ‘The dynamics of benefits sharing in community based natural resource management (CBNRM) among remote communities in Botswana’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1755 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.209-216) R. A. Oppong and D. Dunster ‘An overview of kinship, land, and architecture in urban Ghana’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 283 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.217-224) J. T. Burgi ‘An analysis of rural-urban differences in stakeholders’ perceptions and attitudes towards some tenurial, agricultural and environmental issues in North-east Ghana’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 346 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.227-237) W. E. Nwagwu ‘A participatory gender-oriented study of information and learning needs of youth in a rural community in Southeastern Nigeria’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 330 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.239-245) S. M. Begum ‘Time allocation between paid and unpaid work of married women: A case study of Madurai in South India’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 2351 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.247-253) S. H. Nithyananhan ‘Socio-economic status of women self help groups (SHGS) in the metropolitan city of Chennai – Tamil Nadu, India’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1974 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.257-264) D. L. Rhoades ‘Creating, funding, and deploying the next generation air transportation system’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 974 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.265-271) M. J. Williams and C. Cunningham ‘The use of advanced RFID tracking methods for insuring the security and integrity of container shipped cargo’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 2284 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.275-281) M. Reddy and N. Gounder ‘Implications of money supply and interest rate on construction flows: Evidence from a developing economy’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1661 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.283-291) E. Sica and G. Testa ‘Microfinancial system and sustainable development: Are they compatible?’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1696 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.293-303) B. Rajab and M. H. Schachler ‘Corporate risk disclosure in the uk: Current practices and trends’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 966 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.305-311) B. Idris and A. El Bashir ‘Demand for credit for production in the rain-fed sub-sector of the Sudan’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 947 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.313-320) G. M. B. Wessels ‘From gold standard to currency board arrangements: A case of déjà vu?’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1219 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.321-330) H. Yeh and G’Sustainable adjustment of capital structure in the course of economic development: Evidence from the electronics industry of Taiwan’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 2068 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.333-342) B. Junquera and J. A. D. Brio ‘The role of environmental activity integration into R&D department to obtain competitive advantage’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1701 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.343-355) J. K. Tinoco ‘Dual focus in exploration and exploitation: The route to sustainable competitive advantage’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1235 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.357-365) J. W. Lee, Y. Y. Kim and S. W. Tai ‘Customers’ personality and brand personality, and its relations to their purchasing intension’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 983 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.357-365) Y. Kim, S. W. Tai and J. Lee ‘Relationship between personality traits and service quality perception of logistics personnel’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1761 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.367-373) A. Abouzeedan and M. Busler ‘Optimization of organizing processes for global sustainable development: A proposed strategy’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1785 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.377-384) B. B. Anderson and H. S. Lee ‘The changing dynamics of the U.S. auto industry: Exploring the impact of international trade policies’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 2004 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.385-395) S. W. Tai, J. Lee and G. S. Baimukhamedova ‘Strategies for WTO accession and for economic integration of Central Asia: A view from Kazakhstan’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 2015 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.397-406) J. W. Lee and D. Lal ‘The role of FDI from MNES in achieving national competitiveness in developing countries: The emerging case of Kazakhstan’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1780 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.407-415) I. E. E. A. Karim and D. Kirschke ‘Impact of world cotton markets liberalization on cotton trade of Africa: A case study of Sudan’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1224 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.417-423) A. Abouzeedan ‘Internetization management and international trade theories’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1534 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.427-435) T. Curtis and D. L. Rhoades ‘Loyalty, repurchase, and satisfaction: a quantitative review’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1517 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
(pp.447-453) M. Busler ‘How a celebrity endorser in advertisements can influence the credibility and reliability of information received by consumers?’, World Sustainable Development Outlook, 2008 1 file(s) 1282 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	19th February 2022	Download
A participatory gender-oriented study of information and learning needs of youth in a rural community in Southeastern Nigeria 1 file(s) 289 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
An analysis of rural-urban differences in stakeholders’ perceptions and attitudes towards some tenurial, agricultural and environmental issues in North-east Ghana 1 file(s) 291 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
An overview of kinship, land, and architecture in urban Ghana 1 file(s) 282 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Assessment of food insecurity and dietary diversity in the Okavango Delta and the potential contribution of indigenous foods 1 file(s) 296 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Can community based natural resources management (CBNRM) projects alleviate poverty among Basarwa communities? 1 file(s) 296 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Cellulosic ethanol: The evolution of patterns of collaboration in research and development 1 file(s) 262 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Conserving our natural resources: The rise of ecotourism 1 file(s) 879 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Corporate risk disclosure in the uk: Current practices and trends 1 file(s) 906 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Creating, funding, and deploying the next generation air transportation system 1 file(s) 912 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Customers’ personality and brand personality, and its relations to their purchasing intension 1 file(s) 890 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Demand for credit for production in the rain-fed sub-sector of the Sudan 1 file(s) 888 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Developing performance measurements for ecotourism companies 1 file(s) 871 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Dual focus in exploration and exploitation: The route to sustainable competitive advantage 1 file(s) 1205 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Energy poverty and market structure characteristics: Determining the energy access for rural households in developing countries 1 file(s) 1256 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Ethnicity and utilization of natural resources in the Okavango Delta, Botswana 1 file(s) 1139 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
From gold standard to currency board arrangements: A case of déjà vu? 1 file(s) 1207 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
How a celebrity endorser in advertisements can influence the credibility and reliability of information received by consumers? 1 file(s) 1229 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Impact of world cotton markets liberalization on cotton trade of Africa: A case study of Sudan 1 file(s) 1200 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Implications of money supply and interest rate on construction flows: Evidence from a developing economy 1 file(s) 1581 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Interfacing traditional/local herbalist and global biomedical practitioners in Botswana 1 file(s) 1509 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Internationalising University of Western Sydney: agriculture and environmental education 1 file(s) 1479 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Internetization management and international trade theories 1 file(s) 1489 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Local participation in biodiversity conservation in the Okavango Delta, Botswana 1 file(s) 1510 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Loyalty, repurchase, and satisfaction: a quantitative review 1 file(s) 1503 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Microfinancial system and sustainable development: Are they compatible? 1 file(s) 1687 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
National innovation activity as a factor of sustainable development – case study of Kazakhstan 1 file(s) 1672 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
New issues in assessing biotech sector: Some empirical evidences and policy implications 1 file(s) 2603 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
Optimization of organizing processes for global sustainable development: A proposed strategy 1 file(s) 1754 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
Relationship between personality traits and service quality perception of logistics personnel 1 file(s) 1700 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
Research student supervision: Developing reflective practice in higher education 1 file(s) 1726 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
Socio-economic status of women self help groups (SHGS) in the metropolitan city of Chennai – Tamil Nadu, India 1 file(s) 1873 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
Strategies for WTO accession and for economic integration of Central Asia: A view from Kazakhstan 1 file(s) 1967 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
Sustainable adjustment of capital structure in the course of economic development: Evidence from the electronics industry of Taiwan 1 file(s) 2030 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
Sustainable development in Sub-saharan Africa: Issues of knowledge development and agenda setting 1 file(s) 1966 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
Technological innovation, competitiveness and sustainable development 1 file(s) 1973 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
The changing dynamics of the U.S. auto industry: Exploring the impact of international trade policies 1 file(s) 1984 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
The dynamics of benefits sharing in community based natural resource management (CBNRM) among remote communities in Botswana 1 file(s) 1776 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
The dynamics of fishing as a natural safety net in the Okavango Delta, Botswana 1 file(s) 1633 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
The millennium development goals (MDGS): What achievements in Asia? 1 file(s) 1640 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
The narrative-textual case study as the tool to understand sustainable development in developed countries 1 file(s) 1727 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
The role of environmental activity integration into R&D department to obtain competitive advantage 1 file(s) 2398 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
The role of FDI from MNES in achieving national competitiveness in developing countries: The emerging case of Kazakhstan 1 file(s) 1700 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
The use of advanced RFID tracking methods for insuring the security and integrity of container shipped cargo 1 file(s) 2247 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
Time allocation between paid and unpaid work of married women: A case study of Madurai in South India 1 file(s) 2315 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
Why do researchers collaborate with industry? An analysis of the wine sector in Chile, South Africa and Italy 1 file(s) 2285 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download