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Africa: the Nile’s example. “The next war among countries will not be for oil or territorial borders, but only for the problem of water “. Dr Boutros Boutros Ghali, former Secretary-General of the United Nations. “Indeed water is already a catalyst for regional conflict” Quote from the influential head of environmental research institute Worldwatch, Lester Brown. 1,5 billion of inhabitants do not have access to drinking water… In 1995, Ismail Serageldin, vice president of the World Bank

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com “PERKONOMICS” Why perks and privileges are the new currency Consumer infatuation with perks and privileges isn't new. For years, airlines, hotels, credit card companies and private banks have been cleverly rewarding their most valuable customers with surprises, status symbols and convenience. But as we move towards a consumer society that’s based more on experiences, on status stories, on the ephemeral—and in which, for many, time is now the only true scarcity—expect perks and privileges to

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ACCESSORIES DECEMBER 2007 This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by Ted Barber of DAI with technical supervision and inputs from Marina Krivoshlykova of DAI. END-MARKET STUDY FOR INDONESIAN HOME ACCESSORIES The authors’ views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government. CONTENTS PREFACE................

2 sur le touriste culinaire américain proviennent d’une enquête de Travel Industry Association, intitulée Profile of Culinary Travelers 2006 (janvier 2007). Source : -Travel Industry Association. «Profile of Culinary Travelers, 2006 Edition », janvier 2007. 17 1.2. Le touriste culinaire américain 1.2.2. Segmentation des touristes américains appréciant la gastronomie ou le vin en voyage Une étude de Travel Industry Association définit trois segments parmi les touristes américains qui apprécient

Contents The two minute version 10 signs of greenwash The temptation of greenwash A short history of greenwash The world wakes up to greenwash Greenwash: Annoying or dangerous? And the industry response is… Goodbye greenwash A virtuous or vicious cycle A greener future Learn more End notes 1 2 4 6 14 18 22 26 36 38 40 41 The two minute version Greenwash is with us, and unless we take action, it is likely to be with us to stay. Greenwash is an environmental claim which is unsubstantiated (a

economical energy is the life blood of modern civilizations, Oil has been dominant in powering almost all machines that move and this makes oil uniquely versatile. Oil powered airplanes carry 500 people across the widest oceans at nearly the speed of sound. Oil powered machines produce and transport food. Oil powered machines are clearly ubiquitous and our dependence on oil as fuel and source of energy cannot be over-emphasized. Clearly, we live in the age of oil, but the age of oil is gradually

Introduction 5 I – The Company 6 History 7 Genesis 7 Quick facts 7 About us 7 Programs & Initiatives 7 The conference 8 Membership demography 8 Corporate partners 9 Geographic context 10 Chicago Economy 11 Major Industries and Commercial Activity 11 The City in Brief 12 Competitors overview 13 THE NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION 13 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF HISPANIC MBA’S 14 THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE 15 THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE 16 THE NATIONAL SOCIETY

marchés émergents, Asie, Vietnam Abstract: Franchising appears to be one of the favorite modes of implementation in the retail trade. It has been successfully applied in European and American developed countries from the 60s, and recently started to multiply in developing countries such as those of Asia Pacific, Middle East and Eastern Europe. These countries are considered as emerging markets where the franchise business format can constitute a source of know-how and technologies in terms