Greening and growing - the role of government

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State and national environmental policies have to be properly defined to ensure sutainable economic development. The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in Jun 1992 enjoined the international community to cooperate in this initiative. Environmental assessment procedures have to be formulated by developing and developed countries that are based on sound economic and political policies. These policies have to include site rehabilitation, dryland agriculture and, solid and waste technologies. The government should also formulate sustainable economic development strategies that include socio-economic and environmental analysis, efficient and consistent tax policies, educational programs and, adoption of appropriate market prices that would not impair the maintenance and improvement of the quality of life.

Political aspects, Sustainable development, Conservation of natural resources, Natural resource conservation

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On beyond quango: the evolution of business-government cooperation in Northern Ireland

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The Industrial Development Board (IDB) of Northern Ireland has developed a successful model for cooperation between business and government in industrial development. The IDB model is based on a design for accountability, establishing credible leadership, the arrangement of personnel, adapting a business-compatible decision-making style, and networking with (and for) the business community. IDB is in the process of evolving a strategy that meets the dual needs of business and government. The possible extension of the IDB model to the United States, as well as to smaller nations and regions, is examined.

Management, Case studies, Economic aspects, Ireland, Economic policy, Industrial policy, Northern Ireland, New business enterprises, Startups, Northern Ireland. Industrial Development Board

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Institutional evolution and change: environmentalism and the U.S. chemical industry

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A study of corporate environmentalism in the context of the US chemical industry was conducted to analyze changes made in the constituency of an organizational field. The results indicate that solutions to environmental problems must be done through institutional arrangement changes that influence industry and social action. The continuous evolution of environmental issues will result in the formation of new institutions.

Chemical industry, Organizational research

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