Disruptive Technologies, Livelihoods and Education
Disruptive Technologies, Livelihoods, and Education Monika Aring and Dr. Larry Hulbert Fab Foundation, United States DOI: 10.47556/B.OUTLOOK2020.18.4 Purpose: This study provides a model to analyse how disruptive technologies impact work and workers in the US; it also generates equitable solutions. Research Methodology: Analysed recommendations from three national roundtables with thought leaders, policy makers, employers and […]
Covid-19 Impact on Health, Education, Research and Development in Nigeria
COVID-19 Impact on Health, Education, Research and Development in Nigeria Prof. Njidda M. Gadzama University of Maiduguri Nigeria DOI: 10.47556/B.OUTLOOK2020.18.7 Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present a general observation on the impact of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic on education and health in Nigeria, and suggests possible strategic plans for the future. We […]
High-quality Online Education – The Next Sustainable Development Frontier
High Quality Online Education – The Next Sustainable Development Frontier Prof. Manuel Frutos-Perez Cambridge Education Group United Kingdom DOI: 10.47556/B.OUTLOOK2020.18.2 International education has long been characterised by attracting talented learners to the academic institutions of developed economies, creating a flow of knowledge that sees those learners acquire the methodologies and skills prevalent in their host […]
Public-private partnership (PPPs) in the education sector of BANGLADESH: what prospects in higher education?, Dr Mozzem Hossain and Mohammed Samsul Hoque
Dr Moazzem Hossain Griffith University Australia Mohammad Samsul Hoque Magistrate Bangladesh Civil Service Dhaka Bangladesh Purpose: Compared to many developing nations, Bangladesh scored strongly in reducing poverty and other goals of the UN MDGs programme between 2000 and 2015. Bangladesh now has major initiatives to implement several projects to make the UN’s plan on Sustainable […]
Mastering Public Policy for the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda and SDGs
SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP SERIES 1st – 10th July 2020, London, United Kingdom Mastering Public Policy for the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals 1-3 July 2020 (Concepts, methodologies and policy formulation) 6-7 July 2020 (Industry visits and practice) 8-10 July 2020 (Global experiences, lessons learned and countries-specific cases) Facilitators Prof Allam […]
The future of Sudan after lifting the US sanctions
Saturday 28th October 2017 (14:00-17:00) University Square Stratford – London, United Kingdom Early this month (6 October 2017), the US government has lifted parts the sanctions against Sudan towards normalizing relations which was promoted by Sudan’s efforts to end conflicts within the country, allowing good access for humanitarian purposes as well as good cooperation with the […]
Preparing Iraq’s Next Generation For Sustainability
Despite decades of armed conflict in its recent history, Iraq merits attention as a candidate for sustainable development. Having said that, Iraq is not yet in a stable enough position to finance research or pilot projects in sustainable energy, as it needs as much oil revenue as it can obtain to stabilize its fiscal situation. […]
SUDAN AT A CROSSROADS: Towards a Vision for the Future & Youth Empowerment
13:30-13:45 Arrival 13:45-15:15 Session One 15:15-15:30 Break 15:30-16:20 Session Two Target audience Academic, professionals, research, youth, NGOs, civil society groups, businesses, and other stakeholders. Focus Sudan Hosts World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD) UN Major Group for Children and Youth (UN MGCY) Sudan Knowledge (SK) Middle Eastern Knowledge Economy Institute (MEKEI) The Sudanese diasporic community is relatively large and has […]
The effectiveness of different interventions on body weight and fat of obese adult females, Sally Ezzat and Ashraf Wahdan
Sally Ezzat and Ashraf Wahdan Alexandria University Egypt Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of short term interventions on body weight and fat of obese adult females. More specifically the aim was to evaluate the synergistic effect of the consumption of a low-calorie diet and either physical activity, weight lowering […]
Applying gamification in an educational website: An open innovation case, Siham El-Kafafi and Diego Pinto
Siham El-Kafafi and Diego Pinto ICL Business School New Zealand DOI: 10.47556/B.OUTLOOK2015.13.19 Purpose: The aim of this research paper is to propose the use of open innovation to the government-owned organisation, Education New Zealand (NZ) to boost the engagement among users, promote communication and interaction among, educational institutions and partners. Design/methodology/approach: The research is utilising […]