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Rescripting Riyadh: how the capital of Saudi Arabia employs urban megaprojects as catalysts to enhance the quality of life within the city’s neighborhoods

Klingmann, Anna - In: Journal of Place Management and Development 16 (2022) 1, pp. 45-72

Purpose This study aims to investigate whether the correlation between Saudi Arabia’s social and economic reforms, urban megaprojects and sustainable urbanism can lead to an increased quality of life (QoL) in the capital, create a comprehensive lifestyle setup for Riyadh’s residents while...

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Reviewing the role of cultural and creative industries in developing an urban cultural policy platform in Rasht city, Iran

Pourzakarya, Maryam; Fadaei Nezhad Bahramjerdi, Somayeh - In: Journal of Place Management and Development 16 (2022) 2, pp. 145-162

Purpose In spite of controversies in academia, various nations around the world have been propounding the importance of cultural and creative industries (CCIs) as the driving force in economic growth and development strategies. Accordingly, this research aims to understand how these industries...

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Application of green building concepts and technologies for sustainable building development in Sub-Saharan Africa: the case of Ghana

Anzagira, Lee Felix; Duah, Daniel; Badu, Edward; … - In: Open House International 47 (2022) 3, pp. 408-427

Purpose Green building (GB) is globally acclaimed as the most formidable solution to the adverse effects that buildings and construction activities have on the climate and environment. Nonetheless, current evidence suggests that the adoption of GB in developing countries of Sub-Saharan Africa...

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Appearance or substance of Stewardship and ESG reporting? The challenges of translating ‘commitment’ into tangible outcomes

Tilba, Anna - In: Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal 13 (2022) 5, pp. 1015-1032

, to highlight a tension and contradictions associated with demonstrating sustainability leadership and its actual …-up policy and regulatory approach to stewardship and sustainability reporting. Social implications Improving stewardship …, regulation and future practices in the area of sustainability and ESG reporting. …

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Can industrial manufacturing be sustainable? : Boosting organizational performance for industrial manufacturing through sustainable value creation

In: Strategic Direction 38 (2022) 9, pp. 38-39

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places...

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Encouraging social innovation for combating poverty: master’s students’ gendered experiences with a service-learning intervention in Kenya and Uganda

Wao, Hesborn; Otendo, Clement Oduor; Syonguvi, Jackline; … - In: Studies in Graduate and Postdoctoral Education 13 (2022) 2, pp. 171-187

for gender-sensitive curriculum development that can stimulate service-learning in master’s students. Implementation of … such a curriculum could eventually contribute to community development, including, e.g. poverty reduction. Originality …

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Waste to wealth: enhancing circularities in the Malaysian economy

Sarpong, Sam; Alarussi, Ali Saleh - In: Technological Sustainability 1 (2022) 2, pp. 145-159

Purpose The paper focuses on Malaysia's huge waste challenges and how circular economy practices can turn that into increased and sustained economic growth. Design/methodology/approach Published official reports on the country's sustainable development initiatives, policy statements from local...

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Macro- and micro-level connections between work–life balance, quality of life and circular economic thinking as drivers of sustainability

Diamantis, Dimitrios; Puhr, Ruth - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 14 (2022) 3, pp. 312-315

shorten the journey to sustainability by focusing on improving societal and personal levels of quality of life. Only then will … and action. Hence, it is clear that work–life provisions are powerful drivers in the journey toward sustainability. …

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How to unlock the benefits of ecotourism: a case study of Karpaz, North Cyprus

Yorganci, Ilkay; Emin, Erol - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 14 (2022) 4, pp. 339-348

Purpose This research was motivated by the strong desire of the researchers to make an impact on the protection and conservation of the environment and to make recommendations to enhance sustainable ecotourism development in the Karpaz peninsula, North Cyprus. The aim of the research was first...

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Opening the path of gastro-tourism cluster development: the case of Cyprus

Garanti, Zanete; Stylianou, Christiana - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 14 (2022) 5, pp. 492-500

Purpose This study aims to identify stakeholders and dimensions of the gastro-tourism cluster in Cyprus in order to facilitate the creation of a network of unique culinary experiences for tourists. Design/methodology/approach The qualitative research approach was undertaken through interaction...

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