Thesis (M.S.)--University of Kentucky, 2004. / Title from document title page (viewed June 21, 2004). Document formatted into pages; contains vii, 112 p. : ill. Includes abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 104-110).

Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1989.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Florida, 2003. / Title from title page of source document. Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references.

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Revision of the author's thesis. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 521-545).

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1966. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Bibliography: l. 142-144.

The purpose of this thesis is to analyse the effects of post-independence modernisation policies within the cattle sector in Botswana and to suggest alternative ways of dealing with the challenge of development. The study pursues four research objectives which are: 1. to examine the environmental effects of cattle production by discussing the impacts of policies on disease control as well as changes in rangeland condition; 2. to discuss the social impacts of the modernisation approach to development by examining data on the distribution of cattle, the financial returns that accrue to owners, and the level of subsidies which the sector receives from the government; 3. to determine the degree of vulnerability of the Botswana cattle sector to decisions made outside the country by investigating the influence of the EEC and certain environmental groups on the beef industry. 4. to suggest a set of principles aimed at making development more ecologically sensitive, more beneficial to most people, and more self-reliant in terms of economic and political decisions. Modernisation theory according to Hirschman and Rostow contends that inter-dependence with capitalist economies is a prerequisite for development (primarily defined as economic growth and not addressing environmental issues); that the accumulation of wealth will lead to the reduction of poverty; and that all countries can benefit from the development process. By contrast, Dependency theory according to authors including Prebisch, Frank, Amin, and Sunkel has argued that inter-dependence with capitalist economies retards development; that the national accumulation of wealth does not lead to improved living conditions for much of the population; and that there is little prospect for economic growth in the peripheral countries. The analysis of policies and measures adopted by the Botswana government involving land reform, disease control, pricing and marketing policies and the use of subsidies reveals that economic growth and access to markets have been attained at the expense of both environmental quality and equity. Future policy for the livestock sector cannot ignore criticism of these impacts without jeopardising the beef trade which has largely been determined by the EEC. This European Community influence raises questions about the extent to which Botswana is in control of her development policy. Drawing largely from the work of Gardner, the thesis addresses the above concerns by suggesting a set of policy guidelines which identify both the ends and means of decision-making. This framework recognises that the goals of development must include ecological sustainability and economic and political self-reliance in addition to material benefits. Although it recognises the magnitude of the development problems, the thesis concludes by suggesting specific issues which should be investigated to improve living conditions in the country. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), School of / Graduate

Thesis (doctoral)--Universität Breslau.

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Abstract Laboratory animals play an essential role to level up medical research, life science and biotechnology. On the other hand, animal quality and supply would directly influence the result of research. Since 1940, western countries has been developing the laboratory animal science, and 1990 western countries start to develop biotechnology industry, until 2000, has tremendous growth, especially the human genomic sequence was completed causing the demand of disease model animals increasing and also speed up the development of biotechnology industry. Regarding the biotechnology industry in Taiwan, started in 2000 and has very limit development for laboratory animal industry become an obstacle of biotechnology industry developing. Therefore, it can¡¦t be ignored that laboratory animal industry leveling up and future developing strategy has a high tribute to Taiwan biotechnology. As case study, we got an approval to review two companies how to improve and maintain their competitive advantages through managing process. These two companies are 1) Charles River Laboratories who has more than 50years history and is the largest global laboratory animal supply company; 2) BioLasco Taiwan who is the only one private company in Taiwan producing SPF Rodents. Through Michael Porter¡¦s 5 competitive forces and SWOT together with two companies developing strategies as references of the future development strategy models for government policy making and also for private enterprise who are interested in involving in this industry. The results of this study provides the key developing strategies for Taiwan laboratory animal industry as following aspects: (1) Market globalization : Regionalized marketing and production for SPF laboratory animals and model animals to meet the economy scale in order to reduce the cost and to get more benefits. (2) The diversification of products and services: Excluding laboratory animal supply, breeding equipments production management of animal housing and outsourcing service forming multiple product lines to enhance the industrious competitiveness and expand market potential for risk sharing sake. (3)R&D and talent internationalization: Through national innovation system and human resource integrated, accompany with NIH. Jackson Lab. and other international/ domestic research institutes together developing new products and new technologies to boast the global competitiveness and competitive advantage for Taiwan laboratory animal industry.