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) 223 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) 143 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) 198 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) 176 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) 191 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) 185 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) 200 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) 163 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) 167 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) 206 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) 207 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) 169 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) 150 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) 162 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) 184 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) 149 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) 169 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) 184 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) 144 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) 180 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) 131 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) 151 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) 160 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) 264 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) 217 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) 161 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) 216 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) 187 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) 169 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) 170 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) 157 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) 163 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) 212 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) 191 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) 166 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) 176 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) 188 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) 156 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) 190 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) 189 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) 224 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) 158 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) 179 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) 156 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) 191 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) 69 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) 90 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
An overview of kinship, land, and architecture in urban Ghana 1 file(s) 67 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) 76 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Can community based natural resources management (CBNRM) projects alleviate poverty among Basarwa communities? 1 file(s) 98 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Cellulosic ethanol: The evolution of patterns of collaboration in research and development 1 file(s) 64 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Conserving our natural resources: The rise of ecotourism 1 file(s) 104 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Corporate risk disclosure in the uk: Current practices and trends 1 file(s) 100 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Creating, funding, and deploying the next generation air transportation system 1 file(s) 86 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Customers’ personality and brand personality, and its relations to their purchasing intension 1 file(s) 83 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) 86 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Developing performance measurements for ecotourism companies 1 file(s) 80 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Dual focus in exploration and exploitation: The route to sustainable competitive advantage 1 file(s) 106 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) 112 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Ethnicity and utilization of natural resources in the Okavango Delta, Botswana 1 file(s) 90 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
From gold standard to currency board arrangements: A case of déjà vu? 1 file(s) 119 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) 113 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) 119 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) 118 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Interfacing traditional/local herbalist and global biomedical practitioners in Botswana 1 file(s) 115 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Internationalising University of Western Sydney: agriculture and environmental education 1 file(s) 94 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Internetization management and international trade theories 1 file(s) 118 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Local participation in biodiversity conservation in the Okavango Delta, Botswana 1 file(s) 115 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Loyalty, repurchase, and satisfaction: a quantitative review 1 file(s) 100 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	12th October 2008	Download
Microfinancial system and sustainable development: Are they compatible? 1 file(s) 108 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
National innovation activity as a factor of sustainable development – case study of Kazakhstan 1 file(s) 110 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
New issues in assessing biotech sector: Some empirical evidences and policy implications 1 file(s) 322 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
Optimization of organizing processes for global sustainable development: A proposed strategy 1 file(s) 105 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
Relationship between personality traits and service quality perception of logistics personnel 1 file(s) 131 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
Research student supervision: Developing reflective practice in higher education 1 file(s) 123 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) 111 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) 146 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) 143 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
Sustainable development in Sub-saharan Africa: Issues of knowledge development and agenda setting 1 file(s) 141 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
Technological innovation, competitiveness and sustainable development 1 file(s) 128 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) 139 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) 157 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) 128 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download
The millennium development goals (MDGS): What achievements in Asia? 1 file(s) 117 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) 135 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) 318 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) 147 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) 158 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) 161 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) 163 downloads	Outlook, Outlook 2008	11th October 2008	Download