The authors estimate the impact of aggregate indicators of "soft" and "hard" infrastructure on the export performance of developing countries. They build four new indicators for 101 countries over the period 2004-07. Estimates show that trade facilitation reforms do improve the export...

Since 2005, donors and development agencies have increased the overall value of aid for trade and put in place several mechanisms to channel such aid and to ensure that it targets national priorities. This paper reviews recent trends in the allocation of aid for trade and analyses of its...

The trade performance of countries in South Asia over the past two decades has been poor relative to other regions. Exports from South Asia have doubled over the past 20 years to approximately USD 100 billion. In contrast, East Asia's exports grew ten times over the same period. The low level of...

Not‐for‐profit organizations are faced with several problems in providing services to consumers. In order to attract sufficient funds, they must respond to consumer needs and competitive forces. This requires identifying which aspects of service provision are valued most. However, services...

A student response system (SRS) with an engaging and interactive curriculum to support 21st -century skills could increase student performance in U.S. schools. This article will include student and teacher feedback to provide educators with possible solutions to poor student performance....

Details the successful performance appraisal system implemented at Nuffield Hospitals for non‐management staff. Discusses the way that the three main barriers to successful appraisal have been overcome. The six basic principles of the Nuffield approach are described. The importance of the...

Argues that a key, albeit implicit, theme which runs through much of the manufacturing management literature is goal congruence. After exploring the concept of goal congruence, proposes a methodology for its measurement. This methodology has been used in two small manufacturing enterprises...