Steps towards reform

Article Abstract:

The process of building a knowledge-based society in today's Arab world depends on overcoming political obstacles and fundamentalist opposition to progress. A reform process is needed that will encourage freedom of expression and association and this would require the emergence of a vigorous civil society capable of leading the required transformation and a peaceful process of political struggle.

Evaluation, Arab countries, Educational aspects, Reformation

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China's green accounting system on shaky ground

Article Abstract:

China's 'green' gross domestic product (GDP) accounting scheme is facing lots of problems at the pilot stage itself due to dispute between China's environmental watchdog and the National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS). The NBS is questioning the effectiveness and feasibility of this scheme, which is used for measuring the economic cost that does not cost the environment.

China, Strategy & planning, Government domestic functions, Planning, Gross domestic product, Environmental policy, Environmental protection, Company business planning, Environmental issue

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The view from the top

Article Abstract:

San Diego being one of the progressive cities is facing significant challenges to its future development. Suggestions for dealing with these challenges are listed.

California, San Diego, California

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