This paper develops a view of vulnerability attempting to capture a constitutive dimension of most disasters, that is …, as well as, its consequences for people by developing a dynamic and actor-oriented understanding of vulnerability. It … begins with an outline about how to observe and explain vulnerability by offering a brief overview of how the discussion on …

of agricultural industries on vulnerability to climate change and the moderating effects of gender-diverse parliaments …, education expenditures, research and development (R&D) expenditures and foreign direct investment (FDI). Design … results reveal that agricultural industries are positively associated with vulnerability to climate change and provide support …

entrepreneurship across countries. We find the relationship between entrepreneurship and economic development to be mildly S-shaped not … illustrating a U-shaped or L-shaped relationship to more complex measures, which are positively related to economic development …

Plenary 1: Redefining development goals: Science, Technology and Innovation, sustainable growth, improvement of income …

development in Rosebank. We conducted face-to-face interviews with about one-fifth of Rosebank companies using a 36-question …, education and development; recruitment; and where leaders can recruit the right people. …

practices to be more productive and ensure organizations, organizational and thereby social development. Development Studies … creates a gap and lessens organizational and social development. Action research and learning can fill this gap. This article … addresses a simple question: does action learning and research lead to development? If so, what is it that people need to know …

In this paper, a unique development in a network of small enterprises is presented and discussed. This is the creation … which, over time, has led to tighter integration, by means of incorporating more employees in development work. The …