scholarly journals Good Practices in Watershed Management: Lessons Learned in the Mid Hills of Nepal

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Watershed Management ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Good Practices

3-D Mechanical Modeling of 20 T HTS Clover Leaf End Coils—Good Practices and Lessons Learned

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Jaakko Samuel Murtomaki ◽  
Jeroen van Nugteren ◽  
Antti Stenvall ◽  
Glyn Kirby ◽  
Lucio Rossi
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Mechanical Modeling ◽  
Good Practices

Don’t Miss “Obvious” Hazards: Lessons Learned From Chemical Safety Board Investigations

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen J. Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
The United States ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Equipment Failure ◽  
Industrial Accidents ◽  
Chemical Safety ◽  
Actual Case ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Critical Phases

The United States Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) was conceived by Congress following a series of catastrophic industrial accidents in the mid to late 1980s. This federal agency is charged with investigating incidents at chemical and manufacturing facilities, determining the causes, and making recommendations to prevent future accidents. This paper focuses on the findings from several CSB investigations related to equipment failure. Numerous codes, standards, and good practice guidelines are in place to govern the design, maintenance, and operation of vessels. However, the CSB has found that serious accidents continue to occur because of poor implementation of established guidance. This paper uses actual case studies to illustrate problems with equipment that ultimately led to catastrophes. Lessons learned from these incidents include designing equipment with adequate overpressure protection, adjusting inspection frequencies based on actual observations, and requiring written procedures for critical phases such as startup. Additional good practices and recommendations from the CSB are discussed with each of the case studies.

An Assessment of the Institutional Mechanisms for Water Negotiations in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna System

2000 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Keyword(s):  
Watershed Management ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Third Party ◽  
The Common ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Ganges ◽  
Theoretical Issues ◽  
Complete Account

AbstractThis article begins with the historical perspective of the Indo-Bangladesh negotiations over common water-related issues in the GBM system. It presents a complete account of the common waters-related issues that exist between India and Bangladesh. It critically examines the genesis and performance of the institutional mechanisms that have evolved over time, particularly the scope and limitations of the Joint Rivers Commission (JRC). The role of JRC is examined in the context of the treaties and MOUs signed between India and Bangladesh for sharing the Ganges at various times. Lessons learned from these and other international negotiations are compiled to make the JRC more effective and efficient. The potential role of third party mediation in the GBM system is discussed along with the role of multi-track diplomacy. Some pertinent theoretical issues are raised regarding the narrow and ambiguous definitions of ``benefit'' and ``equity'' as mentioned in the statues of the JRC. The difficulty of setting a baseline for water sharing is discussed. Finally, it is recommended that the JRC should be expanded into the JWC (Joint Waters Commission) to allow for incorporation of other water-related issues such as watershed management, water quality and coastal ecosystem management. It is emphasized that political willingness has been the single most important factor in determining the success of bilateral negotiations in the GBM system.

Mainstreaming DEWATS and the Subsequent Need to Introduce a Quality Management System

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Fladerer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Urban Poor ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Certification System ◽  
Main Components

Numerous pilot- and demonstration projects for appropriate waste water management solutions for the urban poor in developing countries have been conducted and can be considered as good practices. In order to have a chance to achieve the MDGs it is urgently necessary to scale those pilot implementations up and reach a mass dissemination. However, the task to multiply those pilots and mainstream the “good practice” to become mass dissemination is a challenge where most approaches have failed so far. The paper reflects on the experiences gained in Indonesia during the up-scaling of DEWATS implementation by a community of practitioners. It shows the process of the development of “good practices” from a small number of applications to a “Quality Management System with internal certification” for large numbers of implementation packages. The main components of the system are:The Quality Management System for technical aspects of DEWATS planning and implementationThe Certification system for Human resources who occupy key positions in the implementation process of DEWATSThe Certification system for the implemented DEWATS service packagesThe organizational setup to maintain such a system. The paper describes each of those components as well as the challenges and lessons learned during its application.

scholarly journals Locally-Procured Fish Is Essential in School Feeding Programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 2080
Author(s):  
Molly Ahern ◽  
Shakuntala Thilsted ◽  
Marian Kjellevold ◽  
Ragnhild Overå ◽  
Jogeir Toppe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Task Force ◽  
Organizational Capacity ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Fish Products ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Feeding Programs ◽  
School Feeding ◽  
Sub Saharan

Fish make an important contribution to micronutrient intake, long-chained polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAS), and animal protein, as well as ensuring food and nutrition security and livelihoods for fishing communities. Micronutrient deficiencies are persistent in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), contributing to public health issues not only in the first 1000 days but throughout adolescence and into adulthood. School feeding programs (SFPs) and home-grown school feeding programs (HGSF), which source foods from local producers, particularly fisherfolk, offer an entry point for encouraging healthy diets and delivering essential macro- and micronutrients to schoolchildren, which are important for the continued cognitive development of children and adolescents and can contribute to the realization of sustainable development goals (SDGs) 1, 2, 3, 5, and 14. The importance of HGSF for poverty alleviation (SDG1) and zero hunger (SDG 2) have been recognized by the United Nations Hunger Task Force and the African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for African Development (AUDA-NEPAD), which formulated a strategy for HGSF to improve nutrition for the growing youth population across Africa. A scoping review was conducted to understand the lessons learned from SFPs, which included fish and fish products from small-scale producers, identifying the challenges and best practices for the inclusion of fish, opportunities for improvements across the supply chain, and gaps in nutritional requirements for schoolchildren which could be improved through the inclusion of fish. Challenges to the inclusion fish in SFPs include food safety, supply and access to raw materials, organizational capacity, and cost, while good practices include the engagement of various stakeholders in creating and testing fish products, and repurposing fisheries by-products or using underutilized species to ensure cost-effective solutions. This study builds evidence of the inclusion of nutritious fish and fish products in SFPs, highlighting the need to replicate and scale good practices to ensure sustainable, community-centred, and demand-driven solutions for alleviating poverty, malnutrition, and contributing to greater health and wellbeing in adolescence.

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