customs modernization program in Ethiopia Chapter one 1.1 Introduction Customs administration plays a vital role in the growth of international trade and the development of economy in the country. The efficiency and effectiveness of customs procedure can significantly influence the economic competitiveness of nation. In a highly competitive world environment‚ international trade and investment will flow toward efficient‚ supportive
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people forward by building on foundations of traditions. When traditions are lost‚ modernization sets in. Modernization is when technology blends with culture and they exist together in a contemporary time period. The main issue with modernization is that it is a continuing cycle of innovations and change that never cease and force the loss of traditions. There are four key concepts which help explain how modernization manifests; first‚ the decline of small‚ traditional communities‚ second‚ the increase
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Modernization Theory According to Macionis (2010)‚ the definition of modernization theory “is a model of economic and social development that explains global inequality in terms of technological and cultural differences between nations”. Modernization theory is a description‚ explanation‚ and account of the way of traditional and under established or underdeveloped societies‚ compared to more modern societies. Modernization is one of the most important perspectives in development and
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different ways. Two interesting theories used to examine the development of Global South are: the Classical Economic Theory‚ also known as the Modernization Theory and the Dependency Theory. Perhaps one of these theories is more likely than the other to explain living conditions and the lack of development in the Global South. According to modernization theory‚ there are steps “to success” for every country. As described by Walt Rostow in his 1962 book‚ The Stages of Economic Growth: A
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China’s economic development and modernization programs launched in the past three decades have significantly altered the traditional urban systems in China. Construction of new railroads‚ development of new energy sources‚ new agricultural transformation‚ expansion of new foreign trade‚ and a rapid process of demographic transition have all contributed to the emergence of a more integrated national urban system in China. In spite of political overtones in China’s development policies since several
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In society the basic modernity is described as one of the key forms of social pattern‚ resulting from social patterns resulting from industrialization (Macionis‚ 2006). Peter Berger explains how modernization manifests itself‚ by four major concepts. The four concepts consist of: the decline of small traditional communities‚ the expansion of personal choice‚ the increase of social diversity and the orientation toward the future and a growing awareness of time (Macionis‚ 2006). In the U.S.‚ small
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MAN 4720 Nov. 15‚ 2011 Merck‚ the FDA‚ and the Vioxx Recall In 1999 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved Vioxx‚ what would become Merck’s “blockbuster” drug. Although the FDA had approved the drug there was uncertainty of the safety of drug. Vioxx was approved to treat a variety of conditions‚ such as osteoarthritis and acute pain‚ but there was also a chance that it would increase cardiovascular problems. What I found most interesting about this case was the changes in how drugs
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Modernization of Japan Leslie Owen SOC 315 Dr. Randall Norris June 5‚ 2010 Japan has been shaped and molded with the help of many other cultures. Japan was originally founded on the Tang Dynasty in the year 710 but shortly after developed its own take on traditional Chinese ways (Roskin‚ 2011)‚ so there is a clear similarity when discussing China and Japan. Not only has the Chinese culture affected Japan‚ but the countries of America‚ England‚ The Netherlands and many
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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the main piece of legislation that covers the health and safety in the work place in the UK. This is also known as (HSWA). This piece of legislation sets out guidelines for the employers that they need to ensure that all the necessary health and safety rules were met towards their fellow employees and visitors. The people who are responsible for the health and safety at work are the employers as they have to carry out risk
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Capacity Statement for Railways Alex Landex‚ al@ctt.dtu.dk Centre for Traffic and Transport‚ Technical University of Denmark 1 Abstract The subject “Railway capacity” is a combination of the capacity consumption and how the capacity is utilized. The capacity utilization of railways can be divided into 4 core elements: The number of trains; the average speed; the heterogeneity of the operation; and the stability. This article describes how the capacity consumption for railways can be worked out and
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