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Cambodia has embarked on a cautious policy of decentralization involving weak devolution and deconcentration. But it is from deconcentration that the government expects the greatest developmental gains. Initial results are encouraging but difficulties confront the deconcentration experiment. These include the piecemeal nature of the initiative, unfamiliar financial management practices, deeply embedded patterns of hierarchy in society and state, and limited managerial capacity. Nevertheless, it appears that incremental deconcentration may offer a useful policy alternative for countries such as Cambodia which are engaged in slowly building the infrastructure of a modern state following debilitating internal conflicts. (DSE/DÜI)

Draws parallels between recent Sino-US trade disputes & the course of the US's economic involvement in Hong Kong during the 1950s. Cold War policy, which first prevented, then promoted, & finally controlled Hong Kong domestic exports, is traced through visits by Vice President Richard Nixon & the designer Russell Wright. US influence on Hong Kong industrialists, traders, & designers is also considered, revealing how policies were translated into products. It is suggested that the US reaction against Hong Kong imports during the late 1950s -- the outcries over red profits, sweated labor, & imitation -- foreshadowed more recent fears of Asian economic hegemony, human rights abuse, & intellectual property violations. US management of Hong Kong export industries through flexible production & diversified design suggests a way through current disputes, following consumer demand for less standardized, more individualized designs. 5 Figures. Adapted from the source document.

AbstractThe current article provides a review and auto-ethnographic account of the application of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) in a police setting. After reviewing literature that explores the application of both REBT in policing to date, the focus will then turn to a reflection of the personal experiences of applying the principles of REBT theory in the context of policing. This commentary will highlight the broad applicability of REBT across the many challenging facets of policing. From stress management and resilience enhancement to optimal performance and team cohesion, this article posits that REBT theory provides an accessible foundational framework on which individuals, teams, groups, and systems can perform effectively. The nuanced application of the approach in the face of exposure to traumatic events and cultural challenges within policing will also be discussed.