Lessons learned with an integrated approach for capacity development in agricultural land drainage

2008 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 354-365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henk Ritzema ◽  
Wouter Wolters ◽  
Catharien Terwisscha Van Scheltinga
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Capacity Development ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Land Drainage

scholarly journals A RECONNAISSANCE-SCALE GIS-BASED MULTICRITERIA DECISION ANALYSIS TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE BIOCHAR USE: POLAND AS A CASE STUDY

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka E LATAWIEC ◽  
Lewis PEAKE ◽  
Helen BAXTER ◽  
Gerard CORNELISSEN ◽  
Katarzyna GROTKIEWICZ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Multicriteria Analysis ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Potential Barriers ◽  
Indirect Land Use Change ◽  
Biomass Availability ◽  
Change Mitigation

Although increasing numbers of research papers regarding biochar are being published worldwide, in some countries growing interest in biochar has only recently been observed; this is true of Poland. We analysed information on biochar research in Poland alongside lessons learned elsewhere in order to identify the significant opportunities and risks associated with biochar use. This data fed into a GIS-based multicriteria analysis to identify areas where biochar application could deliver greatest benefit. We found that 21.8% of agricultural land in Poland has at least moderate indication for biochar use (soil organic matter below 2% and ph below 5.5), while 1.5% was categorized as a priority as it also exhibited contamination. Potential barriers identified included biomass availability and associated risks of indirect land-use change due to possible national and transnational biomass production displacement. Biochar use could have positive global consequences as a climate change mitigation strategy, particularly relevant in a country with limited alternatives. Scaling up a mitigation technology that is viable on account of its co-benefits might be cost-effective, which could, in turn, adjust national perspectives and stronger involvement in developing mitigation policies at the regional level. Biochar has much promise in temperate conditions and further research should therefore be assigned to explore biochar’s environmental and socio-economic impacts.

scholarly journals Productive soils as basis for effective agricultural land use in Carpathian region of Ukraine

2013 ◽  
pp. 257-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zinovii Pankiv
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Economic Performance ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Arable Land ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Agricultural Land Use ◽  
Land Resources ◽  
Carpathian Region ◽  
Definition Of

The structure of soils in Carpathian region of Ukraine, which is involved for agricultural land use, including for arable land, has been analyzed. The basic steps to increase the area of arable land have been described. Integrated approach with using spatial, legal, environmental, and economic performance has been proposed for definition of the efficiency of agricultural land use. The appellation “soil use” for characteristic the type using of agricultural land resources has been proposed. Key words: productive soils, land use, the Carpathian region of Ukraine, soil use

Standardization of Lightweight Structure Via Design One Build Many Solution

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syakira Saadon ◽  
Norhazrin Azmi ◽  
Prabagar Murukesavan ◽  
Norsham Nordin ◽  
Salman Saad
Keyword(s):  
Economies Of Scale ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Scale Efficiency ◽  
Development Costs ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Execution Strategy ◽  
Small Fields ◽  
Lightweight Structure ◽  
Multiple Challenges

Abstract Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) is embarking on the implementation of the Design One Build Many (D1BM) concept, an integrated approach on design standardization, replication and volume consolidation for light weight fit for purpose wellhead platforms - also known as Lightweight Structure (LWS). The objective of the standardization is to enable monetization of marginal and small fields by improving project economics that are challenged with the high development costs and conventional execution schedules. Traditionally, projects are developed through a "bespoke" design which requires a specific engineering study during the Front End Loading (FEL) phase to cater for the field specific requirements. In addition, once the project has been sanctioned, it is a must to undergo tendering and bidding activities which can increase field monetization duration by four to five months. The current "bespoke" design has resulted in non-standardization, loss of opportunity for volume consolidation and ultimately longer time for field monetization. Although the Design One Build Many principles were known for a long time, but they were rather project oriented. Thus this emerging solution is a result of synthesizing multiple challenges with the goal to establish an end-to-end systematic approach in monetizing marginal and small fields by lowering development cost and monetization duration. There will be standardized sets of Base Design and a flexible Catalogue items to cater for standardized add on items. Lessons learned incorporation upon the repeated design and standardized execution strategy including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning could also help in improving the delivery efficiency for the lightweight structure. The greater collaboration across fields and blocks will give significant added advantage through economies of scale efficiency and eventually increase in the overall project value.

scholarly journals Ending preventable child deaths from pneumonia and diarrhoea by 2025. Development of the integrated Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhoea

2015 ◽  
Vol 100 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. S23-S28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamim Qazi ◽  
Samira Aboubaker ◽  
Rachel MacLean ◽  
Olivier Fontaine ◽  
Carsten Mantel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Mortality ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Child Survival ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Child Deaths ◽  
Global Action ◽  
And Control ◽  
Global Action Plan

Despite the existence of low-cost and effective interventions for childhood pneumonia and diarrhoea, these conditions remain two of the leading killers of young children. Based on feedback from health professionals in countries with high child mortality, in 2009, WHO and Unicef began conceptualising an integrated approach for pneumonia and diarrhoea control. As part of this initiative, WHO and Unicef, with support from other partners, conducted a series of five workshops to facilitate the inclusion of coordinated actions for pneumonia and diarrhoea into the national health plans of 36 countries with high child mortality. This paper presents the findings from workshop and postworkshop follow-up activities and discusses the contribution of these findings to the development of the integrated Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhoea, which outlines the necessary actions for elimination of preventable child deaths from pneumonia and diarrhoea by 2025. Though this goal is ambitious, it is attainable through concerted efforts. By applying the lessons learned thus far and continuing to build upon them, and by leveraging existing political will and momentum for child survival, national governments and their supporting partners can ensure that preventable child deaths from pneumonia and diarrhoea are eventually eliminated.

Capacity Development in Integrated Coastal Zone Management: Some Lessons Learned from Malaysia

2005 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 353-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesper Duer Pedersen ◽  
Søren Beck ◽  
Henrik Brade Johansen ◽  
Hanne Birgitte Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Zone ◽  
Coastal Zone Management ◽  
Capacity Development ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Integrated Coastal Zone Management ◽  
Zone Management

Organizational innovation and integrated care: lessons from Buurtzorg

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 174-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharda Nandram ◽  
Nicole Koster
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Care ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Secondary Process ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
First Case

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the case of Buurtzorg Nederland as a good practice example of integrated care, focussing in particular on the organizational aspects of its innovation. As the field of integrated care is still in many ways in its infancy, it is hoped that lessons learned could help other agencies and other systems seeking to reform community-based care. Design/methodology/approach – Drawing on a grounded approach, this case study is based on individual interviews with 38 respondents comprising staff, founder, co-founders, coaches, nurses, clients and a trainer and analysis of internal company reports. Findings – Based on the case study the authors suggest an integrated approach as the main explanation of the good practice at Buurtzorg rather than a focus on one single concept such as management structure, information and communication technology, community-based care or a patient focus. Next to the multi-level approach it furthermore shows a multi-dimensional approach as explanation for its success. In this perspective the primary process is the leading process but fully supported by the secondary process containing support facilities from a head office of the organization. Practical implications – Buurtzorg Nederland has been awarded with several prizes for its good management practice in integrated care and attention internationally is growing. Originality/value – This paper provides the first case study write-up of the Buurtzorg model for an international audience, based on extensive research to be published in an international book.

Agricultural land drainage in India

2007 ◽  
Vol 56 (S1) ◽  
pp. S59-S67 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Gopalakrishnan ◽  
S. A. Kulkarni
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Land Drainage

scholarly journals Integrating the Practical Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model With Best Practices in Clinical Decision Support Design: Implementation Science Approach

10.2196/19676 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. e19676
Author(s):  
Katy E Trinkley ◽  
Michael G Kahn ◽  
Tellen D Bennett ◽  
Russell E Glasgow ◽  
Heather Haugen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Implementation Science ◽  
Clinical Decision Support ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Support Design ◽  
Robust Implementation ◽  
Sustainability Model

Background Clinical decision support (CDS) design best practices are intended to provide a narrative representation of factors that influence the success of CDS tools. However, they provide incomplete direction on evidence-based implementation principles. Objective This study aims to describe an integrated approach toward applying an existing implementation science (IS) framework with CDS design best practices to improve the effectiveness, sustainability, and reproducibility of CDS implementations. Methods We selected the Practical Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM) IS framework. We identified areas where PRISM and CDS design best practices complemented each other and defined methods to address each. Lessons learned from applying these methods were then used to further refine the integrated approach. Results Our integrated approach to applying PRISM with CDS design best practices consists of 5 key phases that iteratively interact and inform each other: multilevel stakeholder engagement, designing the CDS, design and usability testing, thoughtful deployment, and performance evaluation and maintenance. The approach is led by a dedicated implementation team that includes clinical informatics and analyst builder expertise. Conclusions Integrating PRISM with CDS design best practices extends user-centered design and accounts for the multilevel, interacting, and dynamic factors that influence CDS implementation in health care. Integrating PRISM with CDS design best practices synthesizes the many known contextual factors that can influence the success of CDS tools, thereby enhancing the reproducibility and sustainability of CDS implementations. Others can adapt this approach to their situation to maximize and sustain CDS implementation success.

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