Download or read book Nongovernmental Politics written by Michel Feher and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2007-04-25 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past, present, and future prospects of nongovernmental politics--political activism that withdraws from traditional government but not from the politics associated with governing. To be involved in politics without aspiring to govern, without seeking to be governed by the best leaders, without desiring to abolish all forms of government: such is the condition common to practitioners of nongovernmental politics. Whether these activists concern themselves with providing humanitarian aid, monitoring human rights violations, protecting the environment, educating consumers, or improving the safety of workers, the legitimacy and efficacy of their initiatives demand that they forsake conventional political ambitions. Yet even as they challenge specific governmental practices, nongovernmental activists are still operating within the realm of politics.Composed of scholarly essays on the challenges and predicaments facing nongovernmental activism, profiles of unique and diverse NGOs (including Memorial, Global Exchange, World Vision, and Third World Network), and interviews with major nongovernmental actors (Gareth Evans of International Crisis Group, Anthony Romero of the ACLU, Rony Brauman of M decins sans Fronti res, and Peter Lurie of Public Citizen, among others), this book offers a groundbreaking survey of the rapidly expanding domain of nongovernmental activism. It examines nongovernmental activists' motivations, from belief in the universality of human rights to concerns over the fairness of corporate stakeholders' claims, and explores the multiple ways in which nongovernmental agencies operate. It analyzes the strategic options available and focuses on some of the most remarkable sites of NGO action, including borders, disaster zones, and the Internet. Finally, the book analyzes the conflicting agendas pursued by nongovernmental advocates--protecting civil society from the intrusions of governments that lack accountability or wresting the world from neo-liberal hegemony on the one hand and hastening the return of the Savior or restoring the social order prescribed by the Prophet on the other.

Download or read book Le guide du d veloppement durable en entreprise written by Patrick Widloecher and published by Editions Eyrolles. This book was released on 2011-07-07 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Développement durable en entreprise : mode d'emploi ! Levier de performance, le développement durable contribue largement à améliorer l'efficacité économique et financière des entreprises. Facteur de réduction des coûts, d'innovation, de motivation et de consensus en interne, le développement durable rapproche également l'entreprise des territoires. Il sert aussi à anticiper toutes sortes de risques et devient chaque jour un atout concurrentiel pour le business et le recrutement. Cerise sur le gâteau, il permet de limiter les impacts négatifs sur les territoires du changement climatique et les fractures économique et sociale. Il est aujourd'hui la condition pour que les entreprises puissent continuer, dans la durée, à créer de la valeur sur la planète. Un ouvrage complet et pragmatique qui pour la première fois : fournit des indications claires pour mettre en oeuvre et réussir le développement durable dans l'entreprise prend en compte les aspects environnementaux mais aussi économiques, sociaux et sociétaux met en exergue des exemples d'entreprises qui se sont engagées avec succès dans cette voie propose des outils pour mesurer l'impact de son action

Download or read book PROMOTION DE LA SANTE ET AUTONOMISATION DANS LE CONTEXTE AFRICAIN written by David HouŽto and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-02-26 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Le terme promotion de la santé en Afrique, près de 30 ans après l'adoption de la Charte d'Ottawa, continue d'avoir des connotations complètement hors du sens que lui confère cette charte. Cela n'est pas étonnant quand on sait que la notion de santé dans ce contexte africain équivaut à la lutte contre la maladie à travers les soins de santé dispensés par des professionnels de la santé dans des formations sanitaires et les hôpitaux. L'évolution que connait le continent depuis quelques décennies est de donner un peu plus de place à la communauté à travers les relais communautaires dans une participation communautaire vidée de son contenu, car le pouvoir n'est jamais passé entre les mains des communautés.C'est au vu de tout ceci que le présent ouvrage à sa raison d'être pour expliquer les fondements de l'autonomisation communautaire et de la promotion de la santé avec leur importance pour la région africaine en proie aux mauvais indicateurs de santé comparativement aux autres régions du monde.

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Download or read book Manager la responsabilit sociale de l entreprise written by Jean-Pascal Gond and published by Pearson Education France. This book was released on 2012 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A partir du cas emblématique de Danone, l'objectif de cet ouvrage est de proposer le traitement concret du déploiement d'une stratégie de Responsabilité Sociale de l'Entreprise dans toute l'organisation. Comment intégrer de nouveaux principes, de nouvelles pratiques dans des fonctions telles que les approvisionnements, la finance, le contrôle de gestion, la production, le marketing, la distribution et (bien sûr) la communication ? Tels sont les défis que pose la RSE au management et auxquels les auteurs de ce livre proposent des réponses.

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Download or read book Le guide du d veloppement durable en entreprise written by Patrick Widloecher and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Présentation Développement durable en entreprise : mode d'emploi! Levier de performance, le développement durable contribue largement à améliorer l'efficacité économique et financière des entreprises. Facteur de réduction des coûts, d'innovation, de motivation et de consensus en interne, le développement durable rapproche également l'entreprise des territoires. Il sert aussi à anticiper toutes sortes de risques et devient chaque jour un atout concurrentiel pour le business et le recrutement. Cerise sur le gâteau, il permet de limiter les impacts négatifs sur les territoires du changement climatique et les fractures économique et sociale. Il est aujourd'hui la condition pour que les entreprises puissent continuer, dans la durée, à créer de la valeur sur la planète. Un ouvrage complet et pragmatique qui pour la première fois : fournit des indications claires pour mettre en oeuvre et réussir le développement durable dans l'entreprise prend en compte les aspects environnementaux mais aussi économiques, sociaux et sociétaux met en exergue des exemples d'entreprises qui se sont engagées avec succès dans cette voie propose des outils pour mesurer l'impact de son action Au sommaire Que veut dire "développement durable"? Développement durable, pourquoi votre entreprise doit-elle s'engager? Comment choisir une stratégie et un plan d'action ad hoc? Les principales actions à entreprendre Les principaux leviers de réussite Le poste de directeur (ou responsable) du développement durable Où trouver les aides ou les financements? A1. Déclaration de Rio sur l'environnement et le développement A2. Les dix principes du pacte mondial des Nations unies A3. Les lieux où échanger les bonnes pratiques.

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