Towards Sustainable Infrastructure Development: Drivers, Barriers, Strategies, and Coping Mechanisms

Empowerment for Sustainable Development : Towards Operational Strategies

Coping and Defending Coping and Defending: Age Differences in Maturity of Defense Mechanisms and Coping Strategies

Previous studies have examined either coping strategies or defense mechanisms; however, few have considered both. This research examined age differences in the type of defense mechanisms and coping strategies that people employ. In addition, gender differences, personality and environmental variables were taken into account. The three age groups used in this study included: 17-23 year olds, 40-...

Barriers of Sustainable Rural Development from Perspective of Experts

This study examined barriers of sustainable rural development from perspective of experts in Department of Rural Development in Razi University, Institute of Rural Research & Development, and Organization of Rural Cooperatives in Kermanshah (N=42).The sample size was estimated by population census. The main research instrument for data collection was pre-tested questionnaire. Validityof questio...

Barriers of Sustainable Rural Development from Perspective of Experts

This study examined barriers of sustainable rural development from perspective of experts in Department of Rural Development in Razi University, Institute of Rural Research & Development, and Organization of Rural Cooperatives in Kermanshah (N=42).The sample size was estimated by population census. The main research instrument for data collection was pre-tested questionnaire. Validityof questio...

Towards Sustainable Urban Water and Sanitation Services: Barriers and Bridges

The Mar del Plata International Water Conference provided the first global assessment of the water sector. It was found that in most developing countries the state of water supply and sanitation services were deplorable. Consequently, a call for concerted action to improve coverage and efficiency of the water supply and sanitation sector was launched. This call resulted in the International Wat...