This book is inspiring and written with the intention of bringing the gospels and other readings of the Bible to life. It is informative, with references to several passages and verses in the Bible. Each chapter is written with emotion and passion for her Christian beliefs. It is inspirational and a refreshing hope for this troubled world.
Provides information on incentive-based conservation programs to agriculture land users since FY 1992, including information on their budget and level of activity, and on the primary purpose of the conservation measures taken under the programs. Also identifies potential options for consolidating these programs. 63 charts and tables
This volume is a collection of four reports that collectively address these issues by exploring the themes of legitimacy, civilian protection, and national security interests. They address questions in the modern counterterrorism context.This volume provides concrete recommendations for policy makers as well as military commanders, a number of which have, since the time of its writing, been incorporated into the recent U.S. policy guidelines related to civilian casualties. Although this volume focuses specifically on current counterterrorism practices, its analysis, frameworks, and conclusions can be applied in varying degrees to emerging technologies as well. These considerations can help a government ensure that its use of force is not only effective, but also responsible and consonant with its larger interests."--Provided by publisher.
Explains how selected states have encouraged private investment in advanced telecommunications; how these states have encouraged widespread access; and what lessons their experiences could provide for others. Focuses on the selected states that have started developing their telecommunications infrastructure. Seventeen charts, tables, and graphs.
Provides U. S. decision makers information about how 6 other bilateral donors (Canada, Germany, Japan, Sweden, and the U.K.) and the European Union manage their foreign aid programs. Deals with issues of the difficulty of planning in an uncertain environment, common structural dilemmas in foreign aid programs and common management weaknesses. 5 figures and tables.
The 1990 Agricultural Development & Trade Act gives the Agency for International Development (AID) responsibility for managing agricultural commodity assistance to foreign countries provided under Title II & Title III. This report: evaluates the uses of commodities provided & local currencies generated by the sale of commodities; evaluates the impact of the assistance on enhancing food security; & assesses AID's management of the programs, particularly its ability to safeguard financial resources generated under the program. Charts & tables.
Agriculture is the U.S.'s greatest source of non point pollution -- that is, pollution that cannot be traced to a specific point of origin. This report determines the number, purpose, location & funding of federal watershed projects that address pollution caused by agricultural production; & provides information on the lessons learned from selected innovative or successful watershed projects. The need for flexibility & technical assistance by federal agencies along with the local tailoring of approaches to watershed management is examined. Tables.
The 1990 Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act (P.L. 101-624) gave the U.S. Agriculture Dept. responsibility for managing agricultural commodity assistance to developing countries provided under Title I (Trade and Development Assistance). This report discusses the impact of Title I assistance on broad-based, sustainable development and long-term market development for U.S. agricultural commodities in recipient countries. In addition, the report discusses the impact of the 1990 act on certain elements of Title I program management.
In 2006, the United Nations urged Member States to ensure that counter terrorism policies guaranteed respect for human rights and the rule of law. This book demonstrates that, in many cases, counter terrorism policies relating to preventive detention, targeted killing and measures relating to returning foreign terrorist fighters have failed to respect human rights, and this encourages vulnerable people to be drawn towards supporting or committing acts of terrorism. Furthermore, in recent years, jurisprudence and public opinion in some countries have shifted from being at one stage more protective of human rights, to an acquiescence that some particularly draconian counter terrorism methods are necessary and acceptable. This book analyzes why this has happened, with a focus on the United States, United Kingdom, and Israel, and offers suggestions to address this issue. The work will be essential reading for students, academics and policy-makers working in the areas of human rights, humanitarian law, and counter terrorism.
Examines two alternatives to the coupon-based system for delivering benefits; The use of electronic fund transfer technologies, referred to as electronic benefits transfer, and the distribution of benefits by check, referred to as cash-out. Also examines the effects that the alternatives might have on the programs costs, number of participants, and assurance that benefits are actually used for food. 7 charts and tables
Discusses the Farm Credit System's (FCS) repayment of the federal financial assistance provided in the late 1980s & its current & future competitive position. There are 3 objectives in the this study: (1) whether & how the federal financial assistance granted to the FCS will be repaid, (2) the extent & fairness of competition between the FCS institutions & commercial banks, & (3) whether the FCS charter should be changed to permit diversification. Charts, tables & graphs.
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