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How Hurricane Maria Forges Pr S Economic Future
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Author : Heidie Calero
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-04-06
How Hurricane Maria Forges Pr S Economic Future written by Heidie Calero and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-06 with categories.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, inspiration can be difficult to find in Puerto Rico, a US territory where daily headlines are negative and politics remain divisive. Quality decision making has never been more important and, unfortunately, at times, difficult to find. However, business opportunities will emerge as the Island restructures its economic foundations and institutional landscape.The study will examine four core areas that are set to determine PR¿s outlook and likely performance. Just as important, we can bring value to your decision making process by helping you gain a deeper insight into PR¿s emerging risk profile.Five questions will lead the discussion:How large is the devastation caused by Maria in comparison with other natural disasters?What will it take to rebuild its physical infrastructure and how will government reorganize itself?What are the possible scenarios for payment of PR¿s public debt?What is the path forward with macroeconomic scenarios in the short (1 yr.), medium (3 yrs.), and long term (5 yrs.)?Where have the new business opportunities landed?
How Hurricane Maria Forges Pr S Economic Future
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Author : H. Calero Consulting Group
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-04-06
How Hurricane Maria Forges Pr S Economic Future written by H. Calero Consulting Group and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-06 with categories.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, inspiration can be difficult to find in Puerto Rico, a US territory where daily headlines are negative and politics remain divisive. Quality decision making has never been more important and, unfortunately, at times, difficult to find. However, business opportunities will emerge as the Island restructures its economic foundations and institutional landscape.The study will examine four core areas that are set to determine PR¿s outlook and likely performance. Just as important, we can bring value to your decision making process by helping you gain a deeper insight into PR¿s emerging risk profile.Five questions will lead the discussion: How large is the devastation caused by Maria in comparison with other natural disasters? What will it take to rebuild its physical infrastructure and how will government reorganize itself? What are the possible scenarios for payment of PR¿s public debt? What is the path forward with macroeconomic scenarios in the short (1 yr.), medium (3 yrs.), and long term (5 yrs.)? Where have the new business opportunities landed?
Hurricane Maria In Puerto Rico
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Author : Havidán Rodriguez
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2021-09-30
Hurricane Maria In Puerto Rico written by Havidán Rodriguez and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-30 with Business & Economics categories.
With its 155 mile-per-hour sustained windspeeds, the near-Category 5 Hurricane Maria brought catastrophic devastation and destruction as it diagonally crossed the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico from the southeast to the northwest on September 20, 2017. The official death toll estimate of 2,975 lost lives means this record storm became one of the most devasting hurricanes not only for Puerto Rico but for the U.S. Many of these deaths, as well as the prolonged human suffering, were attributed to what was described as inadequate disaster response and slow restoration of basic services (including running water, electricity, and the provision and distribution of food and medicine), and not to the direct impact of the hurricane itself. At the same time, Hurricane Maria made landfall when Puerto Rico had been confronting a severe economic crisis surging for over a decade. This crisis, referred to as La Crisis Boricua, was characterized by a significant loss of industry and jobs, a deteriorating infrastructure, record net outmigration, a shrinking and rapidly aging population, rising healthcare under-coverage, a bankrupt government, and federal legislation restricting fiscal policy decisions made by elected officials on the island. Thus, Hurricane Maria exacerbated the effects of La Crisis Boricua on the socioeconomic, health, and demographic outcomes affecting Puerto Ricans on the island and U.S. mainland. Bringing together scholars from a wide variety of disciplines (including economics, sociology, demography, health, psychology, disaster research, political science, education, the arts, and others), this volume represents one of the first interdisciplinary sets of studies dedicated to analyzing the effects of Hurricane Maria on island and stateside Puerto Ricans. Specific topics cover Hurricane Maria’s impact on labor market outcomes, including wages and employment by industry; health implications, including mental health; changes in artistic expression; civic engagement; and disaster response and recovery. A common thread through many of the chapters was the destruction of Puerto Rico’s electrical grid and the prolonged restoration of electricity and other essential services that resulted in the loss of thousands of lives.
The Education Sector In Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria
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Author : Christopher Nelson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-11-15
The Education Sector In Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria written by Christopher Nelson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-15 with Education categories.
The government of Puerto Rico developed a plan to recover from the destruction caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, build resilience to withstand future disasters, and restore the struggling economy. The Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center (HSOAC), operated by RAND Corporation under contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist with the development of the plan. Acting in support of FEMA's Education sector, HSOAC analyzed data sources to conduct an assessment of the damage and recovery needs, and engaged with stakeholders to identify recovery courses of action, costs, and possible funding mechanisms. Education system reforms initiated prior to the hurricanes and poststorm legislation set the strategy for the recovery actions. This report details prestorm conditions, assesses the damage and recovery needs, and describes the courses of action represented in the recovery plan for the Education sector. The analyses, coupled with discussions with local education stakeholders and subject-matter experts, informed the development of 13 courses of action to support Puerto Rico's recovery plan and efforts to transform the education system. The courses of action cover four major themes related to Education sector recovery: rebuilding, repairing, and upgrading infrastructure; strengthening and supporting the government's K-12 system reform; expanding and improving out-of-school and preschool learning opportunities; and increasing access to vocational, technical, and career education and strengthening school-to-work transitions.
Challenges Of Globalization And Prospects For An Inter Civilizational World Order
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Author : Ino Rossi
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-11-24
Challenges Of Globalization And Prospects For An Inter Civilizational World Order written by Ino Rossi and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-24 with Social Science categories.
This is a must-read volume on globalization in which some of the foremost scholars in the field discuss the latest issues. Truly providing a global perspective, it includes authorship and discussions from the Global North and South, and covers the major facets of globalization: cultural, economic, ecological and political. It discusses the historical developments in governance preceding globalization, the diverse theoretical and methodological approaches to globalization, and analyzes underdevelopment, anti-globalization movements, global poverty, global inequality, and the debates on international trade versus protectionism. Finally, the volume looks to the future and provides prospects for inter-civilizational understanding, rapprochement, and global cooperation. This will be of great interest to academics and students of sociology, social anthropology, political science and international relations, economics, social policy, social history, as well as to policy makers.
Handbook Of Caribbean Economies
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Author : Robert E. Looney
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-11-10
Handbook Of Caribbean Economies written by Robert E. Looney and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-10 with Political Science categories.
This volume aims to illustrate the uniqueness of the economies of the countries and territories of the Caribbean as well as the similarities they share with other regions. While most countries in the region share many of the characteristics of middle-income countries, theirs is a matter of extremes. Their generally small size suggests a fragility not found elsewhere. While much of the world is beginning to feel some effects of climate change, the Caribbean is ground zero. These factors suggest a difficult road ahead, but the chapters presented in this volume aim to help to spur the search for creative solutions to the region’s problems. The chapters, written by expert contributors, examine the Caribbean economies from several perspectives. Many break new ground in questioning past policy mindsets, while developing new approaches to many of the traditional constraints limiting growth in the region. The volume is organized in four sections. Part I examines commonalities, including issues surrounding small economies, tourism, climate change and energy security. Part II looks at obstacles to sustained progress, for example debt, natural disasters and crime. In Part III chapters consider the specific role of external influences, including the USA and the European Union, the People's Republic of China, as well as regional co-operation. The volume concludes in Part IV with country case studies intended to provide a sense of the diversity that runs through the region.
The Intersection Of Environmental Justice Climate Change Community And The Ecology Of Life
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Author : Ande A. Nesmith
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-10-23
The Intersection Of Environmental Justice Climate Change Community And The Ecology Of Life written by Ande A. Nesmith and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-23 with Social Science categories.
This book examines and encourages the increasing involvement of those in the social sciences, including social work, as well as everyday citizens, with environmental injustices that affect the natural ecology, community health, and physical and mental health of marginalized communities. The authors draw on their diverse experiences in research, practice, and education to suggest interdisciplinary strategies for addressing environmental justice, climate change, and ecological destruction on both a local and global scale. This insightful work presents models for action, practice, and education, including field learning, with examples of how programs and schools have integrated and infused environmental justice content across their curricula. Environmental and ecological impacts on local communities as well as the whole ecology of life are examined. Models for engaging civic dialogue, addressing structural oppression, and employing other interdisciplinary responses to environmental injustices are provided. Topics explored among the chapters include: Water, Air, and Land: The Foundation for Life, Food, and Society Human Health and Well-Being in Times of Global Environmental Crisis Power and Politics: Protection, Rebuilding, and Justice Pathways to Change: Community and Environmental Transformation Decolonizing Nature: The Potential of Nature to Heal The Intersection of Environmental Justice, Climate Change, Community, and the Ecology of Life equips readers to identify the impact of the global environmental crisis in their own communities. Emphasizing the need for immediate action on ecological, climate, and environmental justice issues, this forward-thinking book assists social science professionals, educators, researchers, and other concerned individuals with the knowledge needed for creating meaningful interdisciplinary responses in their communities as they take action within a rapidly changing context.
The New Corporate Climate Leadership
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Author : Edward Cameron
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-12-05
The New Corporate Climate Leadership written by Edward Cameron and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-05 with Business & Economics categories.
This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the role of the private sector in accelerating the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient, and inclusive world. In the lead up to and since the historic Paris Agreement on climate change, more than 6,000 companies from 120 countries representing more than $36.5 trillion in revenue have made climate commitments. Examining this trend, The New Corporate Climate Leadership provides a clear synthesis of the relationship between the real economy and climate change and offers a state-of-the-art assessment of corporate initiatives that focus on greenhouse gas emissions reductions and the management of climate risk through enhanced resilience. It debates the relative merits of incremental and sequenced ambition versus radical systems change – including a critique of the prevailing capitalist approach to climate change – and provides an actionable guide to skills development for change-makers in the shift toward a low-carbon world. Drawing on perspectives from leading thinkers inside the private sector, across government, and within civil society to truly interrogate the scale, scope, and speed of progress, this book provides a clear vision for what the next generation of corporate climate leadership should look like. Optimistic in tone, this book will be of great interest to students, scholars, and practitioners of climate change and sustainable business.
Managing Crises In Tourism
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Author : Acolla Lewis-Cameron
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-10-19
Managing Crises In Tourism written by Acolla Lewis-Cameron and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-19 with Business & Economics categories.
This book examines the dilemma of overdependence on tourism in Caribbean countries and territories, and the need for a resilient path to address the industry’s vulnerability in the face of natural disasters. The chapters in the book question how tourism resilience is understood and practiced in Caribbean small island developing states (SIDS) and the factors that inform, undermine, or indeed redefine the sustainable resilience agenda for these territories. With its overreliance on tourism and vulnerability to climate, the Caribbean region finds itself susceptible and in need of an innovative approach in order to survive economically. Contributors to this volume touch on all three sustainability pillars and spanning across many tourism sector considerations, such as product development, stakeholder management, hotel management, marketing and entrepreneurship. By spanning the geography of the Anglophone and Spanish Caribbean this book offers a smorgasbord of conceptual and applied perspectives to researchers in the area of tourism resilience in SIDS. It also presents strategic considerations to public and private sector practitioners in implementing measures to strengthen the competitive positioning of their destinations as they contend with the dynamism of the external and internal environments.
Regenerative And Sustainable Futures For Latin America And The Caribbean
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Author : Maria Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez
language : en
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Release Date : 2022-01-27
Regenerative And Sustainable Futures For Latin America And The Caribbean written by Maria Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez and has been published by Emerald Group Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-27 with Political Science categories.
Regenerative and Sustainable Futures for Latin America and the Caribbean explores how to build sustainable futures for Latin America and the Caribbean, presents recommendations for policy and decision-makers to shape sustainable futures, and reflects on the value of collective action for a region that deserves a better tomorrow.