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The Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative, 2008.
A review of how well the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries initiative (HIPC) is working in the developing world.
2,061 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper reviews the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries initiative (HIPC) and discusses whether or not the program is really working or, like so many other initiatives, is letting the developing world down. The paper concludes that, while far from perfect, the HIPC has worked exceptionally well in some nations and has given those countries at least a partial lease on their own futures.
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"Lastly, a few brief passages need to be devoted to a review of how HIPC, far from debilitating the nation of Senegal, may actually have saved it from further government sloth and irresponsibility. For example, the IMF announced in early 2005 that Senegal was finally employing macro-economic policies that offered better prospects for the future. To wit, the regional central bank's monetary polices were finally achieving price stability and "prudent" fiscal programs put in place by the government were belatedly resulting in greater efficiency (courtesy privatization) and in appreciable GDP growth. Before drawing this section of the paper to a close, it must also be pointed out that HIPC - and particularly the closely-watching eye of international organizations such as the IMF - seem to have encouraged a new age in political stability within Senegal, the sort of political stability that has sparked foreign investors to take a renewed interest in that land (Ford, 52-53). Much-maligned though it is, HIPC is certainly a means by which wayward states can be compelled to introduce much-needed reforms that better the lives of their citizens."
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Forgiving the Debt of Third World Countries, 2002.
A discussion of the worldwide program underway which will offer partial debt relief to some of the poorest countries in the world.
1,051 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses the new initiative named The Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative, which was proposed by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in 1996 after it became obvious that not only were the world's poorest countries unable to pay back loans made in the 1970s, but that the debt was creating a situation of increasing and continuing poverty. The paper discusses how the loaning systems of the 1970s were partially to blame for now ever-increasing debt and how this initiative will help re-establish economic autonomy is some of these third-world countries.
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"The roots of the debt problem can be traced back to the lending policies of the 1970s, when high oil prices hit the developing countries hard; in order to keep their governments and economies going, they turned to richer countries, foreign banks and international organizations for loans. International lenders, flush with cash from "petrodollars" from oil-producing states, assumed that sovereign debt was a good risk because there was a prevalent belief that governments do not default on their loans."
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The Strategic Defense Initiative, 2002.
An overview of the origins and objectives of the Strategic Defense Initiative.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 115.95
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This paper will discuss the Strategic Defense Initiative, and all of the facets of history that tie it to the nuclear arms race, which it was supposed to defend against. By understanding the many political, economic, and nuclear powered reasons why the defense of the United States was needed, the objective of the Strategic Defense Initiative can be explained. With all of the objections, and the positive qualities about the defense system at hand, we can see why it was created, and under what circumstances this was made. With the pieces of the international nuclear threat as a foundation to the creation of the program, as well as the idea of world war in the threat of Russian capabilities, it is not hard to see why this initiative was created to stop air born missiles from satellites armed with powerful lasers.
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Hotspot Communities Initiative, 2004.
An evaluation of a crime prevention program, the Hotspot Communities Initiative.
968 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper examines how evaluation of a project or program plays an important role in future funding or accreditation of the program and also lends credibility to the service provided. It illustrates this through the evaluation process of a crime prevention initiative undertaken in the state of Maryland, Hotspot Communities Initiative, which was launched in 1997 to keep a check on criminal activities in certain dangerous communities in Maryland.
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History of Hotspot Communities Initiative
Objectives of HCI
Results of the Program
Conclusion
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"The core objectives included reduction of crime, more recreational activities for youth, more awareness regarding drug problem in the area, familiarity with various options available to street youth, and eradication of gangs from the neighborhood. It was found that with community involvement, agencies were able to collect authentic information about target localities and goals were developed with specific needs of the communities in mind. Research conducted by Peterson et al (2000) indicates that crime rate can be brought down in trouble-areas when alternative activities are available to the youth. For this reason, HCI focused on developed of recreational programs while providing extra police security in the area."
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The New Speaking and Listening Initiative, 2005.
A research paper on the new speaking and listening initiative that has been introduced to schools in order to give speaking and listening a higher profile across the curriculum.
10,150 words (approx. 40.6 pages), 48 sources, APA, $ 204.95
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This research paper attempts to discover whether and to what extent the new speaking and listening initiative has been introduced and to find out what the response to the initiative has been from the schools. The study was conducted in primary and junior schools where observations were made in literacy and foundation subjects, over a period of several weeks.
Introduction
Objective of Study
Length and Scope of Study
Organization of the Research
Review of Literature
Design of Study
Methodology
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"This dissertation will be organized into six chapters. This chapter introduced the research topic by briefly describing the problem. The primary objective was discussed concerning the implementation of the new initiative. It presented, briefly, the background of the study and the research methods. Chapter two will annotate the findings of relevant literature related to the value of speaking and listening in the classroom and how the profile has changed, why it has changed and what problems, if any, there are with the speaking and listening in the classroom. Chapter three will describe the study setting. Chapter four will describe the methods of research. The results of the research will be presented in chapter five. Finally, Chapter six will discuss the results as presented in chapter five and make suggestions and recommendations."
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McDonalds and McCafe Initiative, 2005.
A discussion on McDonald's growth and their McCafe initiative.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses McDonald's McCafe initiative. The paper examines how McDonald's strong market position as the largest food service and fast-food retailing chain in the world is bolstered by robust all-round growth. The paper further examines how growing health consciousness among consumers has added to the McDonald's problems in a saturated market.
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"The fast food industry is a highly competitive market and is saturated with several franchises that cater to the on-the-go customer. With the spread of globalization, fast food restaurants are popping up in cities all over the world and in some of the most interesting locations. Some consumers argue that there are too many fast food restaurants taking over towns and putting 'mom and pop' restaurants out of business. Now, super retailers are offering their shoppers access to a quick meal on the go, a chance to refuel before heading back into the aisles and aisles of products. "
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The Strategic Defense Initiative, 2008.
This paper explores the USA's controversial Strategic Defense Initiative, also known as "Star Wars".
2,058 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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The paper looks at the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) and outlines its emergence, its re-emergence under the administration of George W. Bush, and why it proved so controversial. The paper utilizes a sociological perspective, assessing what fears and preoccupations in American society have allowed the costly and untested SDI to remain a viable policy option. The paper concludes that paranoia about America's place in the world relative to the Soviet Union and a sense that the United States is always under threat of imminent attack, have made the SDI seem like a worthy policy consideration for the United States of America. The paper includes an annotated bibliography.
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"To begin with, Ronald Reagan's advocacy of the "Star Wars" program in 1983 was rooted in an almost-religious faith in technology and in the hope it offered; in short, he wished to replace the politics of fear with a new politics that would encourage the nation's citizens to place their trust in the ability of (military) technology to protect them from any nuclear holocaust. Obviously, military types (the ones who would be overseeing something as enormous as the SDI) loved it because "Star Wars" gave them pre-eminence in the grand scheme of things; further, politicians in Washington were drawn to the SDI (and remain so today) because it afforded a vision of an America impervious to the dangers of the world and invulnerable to events happening elsewhere - and also invulnerable to the pressures contingent with having to be accountable to others beyond their borders for foreign policy decisions."
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Knowledge Management Initiative - Expert Locator, 2002.
An analysis of a Knowledge Management (KM) initiative of an expert locator presented for corporate knowledge management.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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An explanation of the process, culture, and technology in an expert locator format that are required to facilitate true collaboration and tacit knowledge reuse. This KM initiative proposes the process, culture, and technology required to capture the experts within Raytheon Electronic Systems into an expert locator to facilitate and expedite knowledge transfer between organizations and employees. This set of processes, cultural model, and technology assist in the capture, storage, and dissemination of expert locator data to all business units within Raytheon Electronic Systems. Effectiveness of the expert locator system are also captured through Oregon Productivity Matrix method of organizational performance measurement.
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"Raytheon Electronic Systems, a business within Raytheon Company, employs over 50,000 in disciplines across engineering, manufacturing, sales, business, information technology, and many others. These 50,000+ employees are spread over a dozen locations within the United States and several foreign countries. There is a need for a standard, simplified, easily accessible expert locator system to improve knowledge transfer and reuse in major projects and initiatives."
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Health Promotion Initiative, 2008.
This paper discusses a health promotion initiative by the writer.
1,846 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the implementation of a health promotion project for at-risk youth in Toronto, which addressed several issues. The writer notes that the youth in the project were homeless, marginalized and had matters related to substance abuse, addiction, alcoholism, mental illness, such as severe depression, and risky sexual behaviors such as prostitution. The writer mentions that other issues relating to physical illness included hepatitis B and C, HIV, AIDS and STDS. HIV was linked to IV drug use, incarceration, and unprotected sex. Further, the writer points out that additional issues included withdrawal behavior, low self-esteem and lack of self-confidence. The writer notes that the majority of the youth exhibited varying levels of anger, frustration, as well as feelings of hopelessness and detachment from their environment. The writer concludes that among the limitations of the initiative was the problem that the young people encountered many structural barriers such as questions about health insurance and consent for care.
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"The youth who might not have been reached would be young people at Covenant House and the Turning Point Shelter who do not bother with the drop-in facility. Other youth that especially need to be reached may still not have cut their ties with the street. They are simply sleeping at the shelters. The best way to reach them is to ensure that the youth who do attend the Evergreen Center will transmit information about it to other youth. In addition, Ontario Works is the gatekeeper of information for the youth."
"I knew that the initiative was important to the community aggregates because of their response once they had an opportunity to share their frustrations and concerns. They demonstrated an interest in coming to the center, and many of them developed a loyalty to the center. I conducted a survey of the youth at one point, and also collected stories and data. The youth indicated that hey learned a great deal of information which addressed their health concerns. They also demonstrated interest in making improvements to this community."
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The Strategic Defense Initiative, 2008.
An analysis of the failings of the strategic defense initiative and the promises for absolute security in the U.S.
2,749 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper discusses the mythical proportions of the strategic defense initiative (SDI). It discusses the promises of technology and absolute security and how the SDI failed on both counts. The paper analyzes why the mythical promise of the SDI allowed the U.S. to believe that threats to its own security could be surmounted and controlled and then describes the problems with this promise.
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"In other words, Reagan's dream of an absolutely defended nation endures because the value of the SDI and its successors has almost nothing to do with their ability to deliver on their respective promises of security. It is enough that they can lay claim to those promises, that they can presume to provide the myth of security via technology. Without understanding the feasibility of such a system or the science (or lack thereof) behind it, the U.S. has allowed the SDI to persist for more than twenty years because it fulfills a need in the hearts of the people and its leaders. It allows us to believe that sometime soon, maybe this year or the next, we will be able to create a foolproof technological wonder that will absolutely protect the nation and its citizens from threat of attack or danger of death or destruction. As threats to the United States and its interests seem to crop up on a daily basis, it is no wonder that many in the government, military, and in the nation have embraced tightly the vision of an absolutely protected nation safeguarded under a missile shield."
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Ontario's Community Mental Health Evaluation Initiative, 2006.
An overview of Ontario's Community Mental Health Evaluation Initiative.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses a meta-analysis conducted on Ontario's Community Mental Health Evaluation Initiative. The paper starts with the identification of the stakeholders, description of the program, evaluation design, evidence gathered, and conclusions reached by the evaluation. A set of 30 standards for assessing quality of evaluation activities is also done.
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"Meta-analysis of Ontario's Community Mental Health Evaluation Initiative Stakeholders The stakeholders are divided into CMHEI partners and the consumers, families and even community providers (Goering et al, 2004). The former consist of The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), The Ontario Mental Health Foundation and The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (Goering et al, 2004). The program operators collaborated and took a direct hand in conducting this evaluation, the objective of which was to "assess the effectiveness of community-based mental health services and supports, providing evidence to support future decisions about programs and service delivery" (p. 7)."
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Racial Privacy Initiative, 2002.
This research paper establishes arguments against the emerging concept pertaining to the Racial Privacy Initiative, abbreviated as RPI.
987 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper briefly examines the concept of RPI which is considered to be a ballot measure that would curtail the classification of people according to race, ethnicity, color or national origin by state and local government in California. The paper looks at the advantages and disadvantages of this measure and its ramifications.
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"Just like other constant processes accompanying change, global politics has been in a constant changing state since times immemorial. Not only that, politics that we observe worldwide based on different rules and regulations as well as outlining distinct policies unique to every age, Stone Age, Middle Age as well as Modern Age is highly rich in history. On the same account African American politics has also witnessed various changes. African American politics, however, is largely based on issues pertaining to the racial differences and color prejudices that the blacks in America have had to face since for good. This mercurial political sphere while undergoing change gives birth to various phenomenon and activities. The recent one being the issue related to the Racial Privacy Initiative."
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Initiative 200, 2002.
A look at the end of affirmative action in Washington.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses the issue of I-200 showing both sides of the story. The arguments in favor and the arguments opposed to the initiative are discussed.
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Community Policing Initiative, 2005.
A look at effective approaches to establishing a community policing program in an American municipality.
5,680 words (approx. 22.7 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 137.95
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This paper is an extensive literature review that shows that community policing initiatives have become increasingly popular in recent years and are now in place in the vast majority of American cities. It points out that the impact of these programs has been difficult to assess; but the fact remains that, in 1980, the United States clearly led the Western world in overall crime and ranked particularly high in property crime; however, since the implementation of community policing programs across the country, statistics have shown a marked decline in U.S. property crime. It also discusses how the research indicates that, despite their many success, community policing programs have experienced a wide range of internal and external obstacles and constraints to their implementation that continue to plague many such efforts today.
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Introduction
Review of the Literature
Background and Overview
Community Policing Programs - What Are They?
Constraints to Implementation
Current and Future Trends
Recommendations and Supporting Rationale
Chiefs' Support
The Liaison Officer
The Survey
Officer Training
Current Community Policing Programs
Dearborn Security Network, Dearborn Police Department, Dearborn, Michigan
PRIDE, Southfield Police Department, Southfield, Michigan
Downtown Detroit Security Executive Council (DDSEC), Detroit Police Department (DPD)
Annual Update Seminar on Security and Crime Prevention, Detroit Chapter of American Society for Industrial Security, (ASIS) and the DPD
Baltimore County Police Department and Private Security Association
Area Police/Private Security Liaison (APPL), New York City Police Department (NYPD)
Conclusion
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"The goals and methods of community policing are comparable to those of community development planning; for example, both activities are designed to foster stable, healthy neighborhoods, and both attempt to involve community residents in these improvement efforts. As a result, urban planners and community police officers are increasingly being required to work together in order to maximize their impacts and to take advantage of the perspectives and skills that each profession brings to the task of improving living conditions in a community's neighborhoods."
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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Initiative, 2001.
An examination of resource planning systems and their effects on organizational management.
4,060 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 18 sources, $ 109.95
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This paper discusses proposed research toward developing guidelines for implementation of resource planning systems and quantification of results.
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"Internet technologies and applications have grown more rapidly than anyone could have envisioned, even as recently as five years ago. They have opened up new means and frontiers of communication, collaboration and coordination between customers, businesses and trading partners.At its most basic, "electronic commerce" or "e-commerce" refers to electronic shopping, doing business online or buying products and services through Web storefronts. The terms have evolved to include to all aspects of business and market processes facilitated by the Internet and the World Wide Web."
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