Copyright (c) 2013 Roger Williams University All rights reserved. http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers Recent documents in Macro Center Working Papers en-us Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:53:31 PST 3600 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/35 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/35 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:39:13 PDT Update on projects in the Gaza Strip includes project name, number, and loan size as well as a short description. Projects include Southern Area Water, Education Action, and Gaza Emergency Water as well as others.

]]> Ethan Fine Maron Government agencies International relations http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/34 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/34 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:07:43 PDT Through this cooperation, states are no longer working with their individual ends in mind, but instead work collectively with other states on extensive projects which will benefit the population on a much larger scale, and will sustain itself for a longer period of time.

]]> Amanda J. Harvey Ecology Engineering Government agencies International relations International trade http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/33 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/33 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:39:31 PDT The Treaty of Peace between the State of Israel and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was signed at the southern border crossing of Wadi Araba on October 26, 1994. It symbolized one of the world’s most famous water – sharing agreements – in addition to making Jordan the only Arab country after Egypt to normalize relations with Israel. The Jordanian – Israeli Peace Treaty is part of the efforts towards joint management of water resources.

]]> Maya Manna Ecology Government agencies International relations International trade Natural resources http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/32 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/32 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:00:15 PDT The important priorities in the region are the management of water quality through conservation measures and the appropriate use of treated sewage water. However, no sewage water treatment plant exists to serve these communities. Another consideration must be given to food security that is not dependent on local water supplies but on access to world markets. Access to world markets is dependant on the presence of a stable economy and political condition, which is based on a healthy workforce and community. This presently absent, due to the low living conditions, most of which are directly related to the quality of water available to them.

]]> Maya Manna Agriculture Ecology Engineering Government agencies Natural resources Pollution control Public health http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/31 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/31 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:18:20 PDT The notion of a water deficit in the Middle East is not a new occurrence. Many generations inhabiting the area have been fighting for control over rivers and lakes in order to gain a constant water supply, as well as an advantageous position over the neighboring countries. After 2000, water, like trees, became a special focus of conflict in the Intifada. The government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority have been involved in many negotiations and confrontations struggling to establish an equal water distribution throughout the region. However, due to the violent history of their relations, the compromise is yet to be set.

]]> Maya Manna Agriculture Architecture Ecology Government agencies History International relations Natural resources http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/30 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/30 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:41:05 PDT Thus we see that for Bangladesh, SHP plants have a lot to offer by way of low-cost energy, irrigation and flood control. Additionally, these resources will be provided with no environmental costs incurred. Small Hydropower plants could hold the solution to the woes of Bangladesh in the future.

]]> Priyanka Joseph Agriculture Architecture Ecology Engineering Environmental protection Government agencies Natural resources http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/29 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/29 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:05:55 PDT Providence, Rhode Island’s Fox Point Hurricane Gates are a valuable protection against storm surges and the city’s first line of defense. Built in response to the 1938 and 1954 Hurricane disasters, when Providence experienced flooding of up to eight feet, Fox Point has served the city well through several smaller hurricanes. The question, especially given what happened to New Orleans last year is: Should the gates be upgraded and replaced?

]]> Josh Chalchinsky Architecture Engineering Government agencies Local government State government Urban planning http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/28 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/28 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:30:33 PST Through discussion of the worldwide devastation that tidal bores can cause, author Priyanka Joseph, examines the causes and the possible solutions to prevent these destructive waves. The pros and cons of each solution (such as causeways, viaducts, and regulators) are debated as well as their effect on the surrounding areas and environment.

]]> Priyanka Joseph Agriculture Ecology Environmental policy International relations Natural resources http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/27 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/27 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:00:41 PST What these separate reports and criticisms indicate is that the government needs to have a fully independent investigation about what went wrong with the Katrina response; one that is not controlled by the Administration. Most importantly, there needs to be one clear and authoritative set of recommendations for avoiding such emergency management breakdowns in the future.

]]> Josh Chalchinsky Communications networks Federal government Federal legislation Government agencies National security Politics Public policy http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/26 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/26 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:42:53 PST In September of 2000, the United Nations Millennium Summit produced a set of global goals known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). These goals were set to aide the world in ending poverty and hunger as well as take steps to provide worldwide education and healthcare. This paper specifically examines the affect of Goal 7 / Target 10, improving access to clean water and sanitation facilities – its connection to environmental sustainability, the difficulties of measuring success in each country, as well as the results (as of Spring 2006) of their efforts.

]]> Amanda J. Harvey Government agencies Health care International relations http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/25 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/25 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:36:08 PST This paper examines Non Government Organizations (NGOs) and their role in Bangladesh, a country where natural disasters have caused destruction to the land and population throughout its history.

]]> Priyanka Joseph Government agencies http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/24 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/24 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:31:19 PST Author Amanda J. Harvey examines the effect of global warming on the world. Citing concerns over rising sea levels and storm activity, she requests leaders and planners to work together to develop architecture that will take into account continuous climate change.

]]> Amanda J. Harvey Architecture Environmental policy http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/23 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/23 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:19:35 PST This paper addresses the natural disaster in New Orleans that resulted from Hurricane Katrina. It investigates possible immediate responses to the current conditions and suggests directions that involve future responses.

]]> Architecture http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/22 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/22 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 07:52:39 PDT Fifteen papers discussing post-war constructions in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Vietnam are included.

]]> Architecture http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/21 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/21 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 07:14:45 PDT The investigation conducted by the paper explores the ways that reconstruction may proceed outside urban centers to create stable, safe and comfortable conditions that could assure a positive and hopeful way of life

]]> Architecture http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/20 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/20 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:58:38 PDT This article focuses on constructive critique, recognition of avoidable mistakes, and speculation about viable, large-scale post-war reconstruction projects. The ideal outcome would be identification of such a project, suitable for near-term implementation, that could illuminate existing best practices along with innovative new approaches to an old problem

]]> Jon Calame Architecture http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/19 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/19 Fri, 19 May 2006 11:33:23 PDT This paper acts as a source of information on Hamas and its relationships with the other terrorist groups. It also provides evidence for the prominent role of Hamas in the future of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

]]> Alyson Lyons http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/18 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/18 Fri, 19 May 2006 08:24:39 PDT The responsibility for governing Gaza will have major political repercussions with a key point of the ability to bring in foreign investment after Israel withdraws. It also seems to point to a more moderate political outcome than many commentators have recently forecasted, and provides appropriate macro infrastructure projects on the table.

]]> Adam Maust et al. http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/17 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/17 Fri, 19 May 2006 07:58:00 PDT Traditional Israeli conservative politics on the one hand and strong public support for a fence on the other, have left Prime Minister Ariel Sharon between a rock and a hard place for his proposed plan of separation between Israel and the Occupied Territories. If he leaves his postion, it’s unclear who would take over.

]]> Ethan F. Maron http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/16 http://docs.rwu.edu/cmpd_working_papers/16 Wed, 17 May 2006 12:21:17 PDT A third of the Palestinians just in Gaza are living in refugee camps. The disposition of these refugees, and the Palestinian assertion of a “right of return” to Israel is a hugely contentious issue. The Palestinian acquisition of the Halutza sand dunes through land swaps could confer a great deal of benefit regarding the refugee issue and others.

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