The journey of Singapore's development is intricately linked to its quest for water self-sufficiency, highlighting the critical role water has played in shaping urban policies and agendas. As the city-state navigates rapid changes, the strategies implemented to secure water resources reveal unique insights into sustainable development in a densely populated environment. This exploration underscores the importance of water management in urban planning and its impact on Singapore's growth and resilience.
This book examines the transformation of the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority from a dysfunctional and corrupt entity in 1993 to a highly successful water utility by 2010, outperforming cities like London and Paris. It outlines the enabling conditions for this change and offers a framework for other developing countries' water utilities to achieve similar success.
Coffee, as a commodity and through its global value chains, is the focus of much interest to achieve fair trade and equitable outcomes for producers, processors and consumers. It has iconic cultural and economic significance for Colombia, which is one of the world's major coffee producers for the global market. This book examines sustainable coffee production in Colombia, specifically the initiatives of Nestl�o create shared value. It describes the transformation of the coffee landscape by the development of economically, socially and environmentally viable and dedicated supply chains. Suppliers have been encouraged to shift production and quality paradigms, in order to develop long-term and sustainable strategies for higher value and premium quality products. This has been partially achieved by establishing a robust partnership with the Coffee Growers Federation and other public, private and social actors, thereby taking control of the institutional architecture and knowledge base that exists in the country. The book provides an important lesson of corporate social responsibility and the creation of shared value for the benefit of farmers, corporations and consumers.
This pioneering study evaluates the influence of megaconferences on water policies and projects across various levels—global, regional, and national. It reveals that the impact of these conferences is often minimal, particularly concerning environmental conservation efforts. The findings challenge the effectiveness of such gatherings in driving meaningful change in water management practices.
