A fascinating read, this book will give readers an insight and a clearer understanding of the bases of what prompted the author to write this critique on South African mining and its true operational reflections. As a mining employee for eight years, he has firsthand experience about what people are dealing with and shares his thoughts on how these issues can be resolved.

The Singapore bond market has become one of the most developed open capital markets in Asia with over US$221 billion in total local currency bonds outstanding with an additional US$53 billion of bonds outstanding. The Singapore Bond Market Guide is an outcome of the support and contributions of ASEAN+3 Bond Market Forum members and experts, particularly from Singapore, while the ASEAN+3 Bond Market Guide as a whole is a comprehensive explanation of...

Como parte de las actividades emprendidas entre los meses de enero a Diciembre de 2016 del Cuerpo Académico "Economía, Sociedad y Fiscalidad", adscrito al Instituto de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades de la Universidad Tecnológica de la Mixteca, presentamos al público lector el segundo volumen de una serie de estudios realizados por cada uno de los miembros que integran este equipo, trabajos de investigación que fueron desarrollados bajo líneas...

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is causing an unprecedented global impact on cities across the world. This guidance note aims to support cities in developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to effectively and immediately respond to the crisis, and to "build back better" in the short and medium terms. It is anchored to the principles outlined in ADB's Strategy 2030 Operational Plan for Priority 4: Making Cities More Livable...

Preserving South Street Seaport tells the fascinating story, from the 1960s to the present, of the South Street Seaport District of Lower Manhattan. Home to the original Fulton Fish Market and then the South Street Seaport Museum, it is one of the last neighborhoods of late 18th- and early 19th-century New York City not to be destroyed by urban development. In 1988, South Street Seaport became the city's #1 destination for visitors. Featuring over...

Research shows that 68% of small business owners find marketing overwhelming. Is this you? Are you a part of that 68%? Marketing can be a mystery, and the reality is just posting on Facebook or putting that same ad in the local paper every week is no longer working, and it's easy to get left behind. And then there's the whole AI marketing freight train heading our way, again making marketing feel complicated and overwhelming. But here's the thing...

This publication is the annual report of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Asia's progress in regional cooperation and integration. It covers ADB's 48 regional members and analyzes regional and global economic linkages. This year's special chapter, "Toward Optimal Provision of Regional Public Goods in Asia and the Pacific," examines how collective action among countries can help find solutions to growing transnational development challenges. It...

Is Sun Valley, Idaho, a classic ski destination, about to destroy its heritage? As the resort industry becomes increasingly commercialized, Sun Valley has managed to retain its charm. It is still a place of free-spirited, beauty-loving, outdoor recreationists who cherish its Western flavor and authentic, friendly community. But that is changing. Decades of promoting tourism and second-home development over economic diversity, along with insular leadership,...

ASEAN+3 Bond Market Guide is a comprehensive explanation of the region's bond markets. It provides information such as the history, legal and regulatory framework, specific characteristics of the market, trading and transaction (including settlement systems), and other relevant information. The Bond Market Guide 2017 for Indonesia is an outcome of the support and contributions of ASEAN+3 Bond Market Forum members and experts, particularly from Indonesia....

Many countries are exploring the use of concrete to improve the reliability of their road networks. However, many developers, agencies, and companies in the construction industry do not yet have sufficient experience in the use of concrete pavement. This can lead to poorly planned, supervised, or executed infrastructure that requires premature and costly repairs or maintenance. This guide explains the factors to investigate and considerations to evaluate...