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"This edited volume explores different aspects of associative governance, providing detailed case studies of associations and associational governance in Nordic societies. Theoretically developing a concept of associative governance, the book sheds light on a dynamic way of perceiving associative aspects of community and commercial life that has been hitherto underexplored and undertheorized. It shows how governance by associations may be conducted by both bottom-up self-organized and voluntary participation and top-down authoritative incorporation, as well as interstices in between. Finally, it provides research-based knowledge about how to maintain "good political and economic institutions" in the future and a more holistic and dynamic approach to the literature on Nordic governance and associations. This book will be of key interest to scholars and students of Nordic and Scandinavian studies, history, sociology, political science, marketing, social policy, organization theory and public management"--

This topical book offers an analysis of the current state of the planning system in England and an evidence-based review of over a decade of change. With a critique of ongoing UK planning reforms, the book argues that the planning system is often blamed for a range of issues that are in fact the fault of ineffective policymaking.

With Agenda 2030, the UN adopted wide-ranging Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that integrate development and environmental agendas. This book focuses on the political tensions between the environmental objectives and socio-economic aspects of sustainable development. The collection provides an introduction to interlinkages, synergies and trade-offs between the 'green' and other goals, such as gender equality and economic growth. It also considers related goals on cities and partnerships as crucial for implementing environmentally sound sustainability. Identifying governance failures and responsibilities, it advocates for a shift towards cooperative economics and politics for the common good.

Chapter One: Introduction -- Chapter Two: Microfinance Institutions: Governance Structure, Outreach and Sustainability -- Chapter 3: The Role of Governance Structure In The Sustainability of Extra-Large Microfinance Institutions In Bangladesh -- Chapter 4: The Impact of Governance Structure on The Outreach and Sustainability of Large-Sized Microfinance Institutions -- Chapter 5: The Role of Governance Structures On Outreach And Sustainability of Medium-Sized Microfinance Institutions -- Chapter 6: The Impact of Governance Structures on Outreach and Sustainability of Small-Sized Microfinance Institutions -- Chapter 7: Impact of Governance Structure on the Outreach and Sustainability of Total Microfinance Institutions -- Chapter 8: Summary of Findings, Implications and Conclusion.

1. Introduction -- Part 1: Legitimacy in Global Governance -- 2. Subject and Concept of Legitimacy -- 3. Legitimacy, Justice and Democracy -- 4. The All-Affected Principle -- 5. Towards a Standard of Legitimacy for Global Governance Institutions -- Part 2: The G20 -- 6. Nature and Functions of the G20 -- 7. The Legitimacy of the G20 -- 8. Conclusions.

1. Introduction -- 2. Artificial Intelligence and Going Beyond Cherished Assumptions -- 3. Reality Nostalgia: Musings on the Post-Information, Post-Truth Society -- 4. Living With or Through Technology? -- 5. The Less-than-Novel Escapism of the Metaverse -- 6. Where Are We at? Reconsidering (Un)Reality -- 7. Conclusions.

This edited volume explores a variety of aspects of associative governance, providing detailed case studies of associations and associational governance in Scandinavia. Theoretically developing a concept and approach of associative governance, the book sheds light on a dynamic way of perceiving associative aspects of community and commercial life that has been hitherto underexplored and undertheorized. It shows how governance by associations may be conducted not only bottom‑up by self‑organized and voluntary participation, but also top‑down by authoritative incorporation through government, and – not least – in multifarious interstices in between. New section by exploring a vibrant panoply of dimensions of associative governance, empirically grounded in historical analyses of a wide range of organizational repertoires, the book may provide novel insights into the significant role of associative governance in Scandinavia over the past two centuries. Finally, it provides research‑based knowledge about how to maintain "good political and economic institutions" in the future and a more holistic and dynamic approach to the literature on The Nordic model. The book will be of key interest to scholars and students of Nordic and Scandinavian studies, history, sociology, political science, marketing, social policy, organization theory, and public management. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution‑Non Commercial‑No Derivatives (CC‑BY‑NC‑ND) 4.0 license.

This topical book offers an analysis of the current state of the planning system in England and an evidence-based review of over a decade of change. With a critique of ongoing UK planning reforms, the book argues that the planning system is often blamed for a range of issues that are in fact the fault of ineffective policymaking.

"Very little research has been conducted on how parliamentary oversight is undertaken in small countries and jurisdictions or across the southern Africa region (excluding South Africa). This ground-breaking book fills that void, providing rich insights into how oversight works in these countries. Featuring an expert group of scholars and practitioners the book builds off previous research projects to offer detailed case study examinations of oversight across various global regions, including various Australian and Canadian jurisdictions, UK Crown and Overseas dependencies, Caribbean Islands, autonomous Nordic territories, Southern Africa, and several Pacific island states. Contributors present the most recent data on current developments in the world, including sub-national parliaments, drawing on primary research and first-hand experiences to offer greater theoretical and practical understanding into practices that could be adapted to improve oversight, governance, reduce corruption, and boost economic development. Enhanced Parliamentary Oversight will be an important book for practitioners, governments, and both scholars and students of legislative studies, international relations, and public administration"--

Plastics: Nature-Based Solutions and Effective Governance Velma I. Grover, Gail Krantzberg, Savitri Jetoo and Sandhya Babel Driver, Trends and Fate of Plastics and Micro Plastics Occurrence in the Environment Emenda Sembiring The Correlation Between Plastic and Climate Change Negin Ficzkowski and Gail Krantzberg Plastics and Circular Economy Greg Zilberbrant and Eric Kassee Seeing Is Believing: Educational and Volunteer Programming to Address Plastic Pollution in Hamilton Harbour Steven Watts, Christine Bowen and Chris McLaughlin The Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup: An Effective Approach to Addressing Plastic Pollution in the Great Lakes Melissa DeYoung, Mark Fisher and Christopher Hilkene Microplastic Sources, Contamination, and Impacts on Aquaculture Organisms H.U.E. Imasha and S. Babel Occurrence and Source of Microplastics Contamination in Drinking Water and Performance of Water Treatment Plants in Removing Microplastics Yubraj Dahal and Sandhya Babel Regulating the Export of Plastic Waste in Canada Ryder LeBlanc and Gail Krantzberg Nature-Based Solutions to Address the Plastics Problem: Biomimicry Negin Ficzkowski and Gail KrantzbergMicroplastic Research in India: Current Status and Future Perspectives Arunbabu V. and E.V. Ramasamy Forging Plastic Litter Governance: Addressing Acute Plastic Litter Pollution in Korea Youngjin Choi The Role of International Water Law in the Management of Marine Plastic Pollution: The Case of China and Its Transboundary Rivers David J. Devlaeminck The Plastic Vote: Referendum as a Governance Tool to Combat Plastic Pollution Nanuli Silagazde and Savitri Jetoo Plastic Pollution Treaty: Way Forward Neha Junankar