Strengths and Weaknesses. A combination of global and domestic challenges caused the slowdown after 2014. Internationally, the prices of metals and coal – South Africa's main exports – fell sharply when the commodity boom ended in 2011. They have only partially recovered since then. At the same time, international capital flows to emerging markets have become increasingly volatile and in recent years tended to decline. At home, South Africa has grappled with the effects of three big economic developments: • The fall in metals prices and downsizing in gold with the end of the commodity boom; • The lingering effects of the 2008/9 global financial crisis on heavy manufacturing which coincided with the start of large price increases for coal-fuelled electricity, leading to stagnation in heavy manufacturing – long a centrepiece of South African industry; and • The effects of climate change on agriculture, as two droughts since 2015 have contributed disproportionately to the slowdown. Meanwhile, the failure to achieve a step change in inequality and joblessness has led to increasingly fierce contestation over economic decisions. South Africa can build on major strengths in addressing these challenges. In many industries, our businesses have world-class organisations and skills. Our companies compete with the world's best in mining and some capital goods production, auto assembly, heavy chemicals, fruit and wine production, pharmaceuticals, tourism and a range of high-end services and products. Our universities and health services provide us with some of the world’s top graduates and researchers. Our export infrastructure, especially for mining products and autos, also ranks high internationally. South Africa has a stable democracy. Our strong civil society, press and judiciary mean that transparency and the rule of law remain robust by global standards. Our tax system enables social programmes to counter the worst impacts of poverty. Our institutions have demonstrated their resilience over the past few years. Our democracy is bolstered by the extraordinary history of collaboration and compromise between different groups in the face of deep inequalities and disagreements. Valuing our strengths does not mean that we can ignore areas where we must improve. Long-standing inequalities stress our democratic institutions and make it harder to agree on common priorities. That in itself tends to hold down investment. No democracy can maintain the strategies and governance required for growth unle...
Strengths and Weaknesses. Key Result Area Category Strengths Weaknesses Capacity of the Task Force Human Resources • Moderately skilled and experienced personnel • Defined organization structure • Inadequate number of staff • Inadequate skills in some specialized fields (e.g. in database management, legal expertise, intelligence and forensic analysis) Headquarters • An enabling Headquarter’s Agreement with the Government of Kenya • Conducive working environment and limited office accommodation provided freely at the KWS Headquarters • LATF accorded diplomatic immunity • Limited office space for expansion and cannot depend on KWS to provide indefinite expanded office accommodation as need arises. Equipment/Facilities • Basic facilities/equipment in place • Obsolete and inadequate equipment • More and specialized equipment needed. Law • Regional body • Problems arising Enforcement established under a Multilateral Environmental Agreement (The Lusaka Agreement) • Registered achievements by the Task Force from inadequacies in funding, staff numbers/skills, equipment and partnerships. Funding • Commitment from some Party States and donors • Some Parties not meeting their financial obligations resulting to LATF’s budgetary deficits • Weak and unsustainable financial base Partnerships • Structure and systems for collaboration with National Bureaus and other Law Enforcement Agencies in place • Limited number of strategic partners • Inadequate awareness campaigns by LATF • Insufficient flow of information
Strengths and Weaknesses. This study is one of the first studies to the author’s knowledge to look at the relationship between level of dairy production and infant and young child feeding practices. The collection of child-level data, instead of household data, provide important information about the influence dairy intensification could have on the nutrition of young members of dairy households. Unlike other studies looking specifically at dairy cow ownership and production, this study adjusted for other factors related to dairy production in the examination of the association between level of dairy production and infant and young child feeding practices. There were several limitations to the study. One was the small sample size, particularly for infants and children under two years old. A larger sample of young children would allow us to draw more conclusions about variations in practices across age groups. Furthermore, the first two years of the child’s life are the most critical to growth and development and it is well established that poor nutrition during this time is not reversible. More data on children in this critical window would have strengthened the study. The small sample size likely contributed to the large confidence limits observed around some of the point estimates in the models. Even though significance was observed, the large confidence limits reduce some of the confidence in those results. The nature of the data provided some limitations to the possibilities for different types of analysis. For example the absence of certain feeding practice questions in the original questionnaire (i.e. use of prelactal feeds, bottle feeding, feeding frequency) prevented the author from being able to develop a feeding practice index which could have been modeled with other characteristics to examine associations as has been done in previous studies (Xxxxxxx & Xxxx, 2002; Armar-Klemesu, Xxxx, Maxwell, Levin, & Xxxxxx, 2000; Moursi, Treche, Xxxxxx-Xxxxxx, Xxxxx, & Delpeuch, 2009). Another limitation was the recall period for the feeding practice questions. Some random error could have been introduced because caretakers of children two years or older may have had trouble recalling information about the child’s first six to 12 months. The qualitative portion of the study would have been strengthened by spending more time in the community prior to data collection in order to build rapport with the study participants. Finally, this was a small study conducted in a particular area of ...
Strengths and Weaknesses the importance of being clear and precise about what the Board’s priorities were in relation to taking the agreed list of areas for development for the LAA refresh forward. The Chairman highlighted the importance of achieving some ‘wins’ in order to encourage and promote further action. In conclusion, the Chairman with the support of the Board reported that he would be adding a standing agenda item to future meetings on ‘Feedback from the LSPs’. LSP representatives would be invited to bring items to the Board’s attention. Performance indicators should be reported on an exception basis.
Strengths and Weaknesses. It seems that being a part of Faculty of Medicine, and using its well equipped laboratories, qualified technical assistance and advice, allows for undertaking efforts to acquire funding for research solely.
Strengths and Weaknesses. Our results are subject to several limitations. The small sample size limits the generalizability of our results, and reduces power. The enrollment response rate of less than 30% of eligible children may have biased results to support a more favorable outcome. We do not know how the parents who did not respond (68%) felt about the smartphone otoscope device. Additionally, we do not have data about the children of those parents pertaining to prescription filling or antibiotic completion. The study period was also limited to 4 months of data collection, with physicians using each device for only 2 months. Rates of prescription differed between physicians, due in some part to some physicians working more regularly and seeing more patients than others. The data for the month of May was sparse, but may have been a true reflection of the number of infections seen by the practice that month. Future Directions The use of the smartphone otoscope resulted in lower rates of antibiotic prescription and the device was well accepted by parents of patients. The implications of sharing imagery captured during the exam supports a movement towards parental understanding and involvement in management decisions of their children with otitis media.
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Strengths and Weaknesses. For the Operator: – Exploiting commercial space in a prestigious location – Benefit of being included in a luxury commercial context – Use of its own layout and sales management – Control on products’ distribution (stock, etc.) – Dedicated and trained staff • For the Company: – Presence of prestigious brands at the stores – Financial advantages of sales – No risk of unsold stock Strengths and Weaknesses • For the Operator: – Expensive initial investment – Possibility of being moved within the store – Flexible duration and termination – Challenging outcome goals – High competition • For the Company: – Economic conditions not always profitable – Less flexibility in space management – Very limited control on the operator's staff – Possible risk of litigation in the event of withdrawal NEGOTIATING AGREEMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTION WITHIN DEPARTMENT STORES The Danish framework Danish Commercial Rent (the «Act») • Is the Act which states mandatory rules with regard to lease of separate physical unit and it is applicable for letting of premises surrounded by walls; • Case law confirms that contracting parties can validly waive rights and obligations under the Act in case the premises are surrounded by up to two walls (corner shop); • The tenant/concessionaire can insist on the Act’s mandatory rules being applicable, despite having agreed otherwise, in case the premises are surrounded by three or four walls. • By negotiating a concession it is possible to agree on a fixed term lease. However, the enforceability of a fixed term lease also depends on the applicability of the Act. • If the Act applies it is general rule that the lessor cannot terminate a lease agreement, except than in certain cases – The lessor wishes to use the premises itself – Demolition or conversion of the property – Failure to comply with house rules – General strong reasons • If the Act does not apply termination clauses are valid Not applicability of the Act to Concession contracts In order not to apply the Act, the main services have to prevail to the simple usage of the premises. • The main services are e.g.: – Marketing activity – Shopping bags – Traning for the staff – Responsibility towards customers – Turnover of the concessionaires directed to the Company – Payment of a concessionaire may be done at another concessionaire cash desk – Cash registers supplied by the Company – Customers Service desk common for all concessionaire – Voucher issued by the Company can be used in all the store The ...
