Educational programs in general have to be able to adequately adapt and implement changes when required. Generally, due to either changing demands from the working field or when the quality of the program needs to be amended, the study program needs to be further optimized. The central theme of this …

Cross-selling is the action or practice of selling among or between established clients, markets, traders, etc. or the action or practice of selling an additional product or service to an existing customer. Within Total Nederland N.V. the management has indicated it is an important matter which deserves …

The Arctic Ocean stands at the threshold of significant changes. Climate change and the melting of ice have a potential impact on vulnerable ecosystems, the livelihoods of local inhabitants and indigenous communities, and the potential exploitation of natural resources. (Ilulissat Declaration, 2008, …

United Network of Young Peacebuilders is a non-governmental youth organisation working on issues such as peacebuilding and conflict transformation. It is a network organisation consisting of 49 member organisations around the world. The network is steered by the Secretariat, the International Steering …

Individual cities across the globe are profiling themselves as attractive cities. Their aim is to attract groups such as tourists, new inhabitants, businesses and students; that will result in a growth of economy (Kotler, Economic development, 1993, p. 75). City marketing is an excellent tool to use …

Since 14 May 2010 Fidesz and KDNP form the Hungarian Parliament. Together, they gained 263 seats: a two-third majority. Viktor Orbán, who leads Fidesz, became the Prime Minister of Hungary. Orbán and his large majority triggered a so called 'national revolution'. Several controversial bills have been …

In a country like Slovakia, there are many differences between national minorities, and therefore the country has to implement a mixed approach to the cultural interests and needs of the minorities. The largest minority in Slovakia is the Hungarian minority, with a total of 458,467 people, which is a …

This paper examines the role of the public private partnerships in the health care systems of three European countries - The United Kingdom, Poland and the Czech Republic. Public private partnerships were developed in the 19th century in the UK. It was a way to finance the rapid growth of the infrastructure, …

The Coastal & Marine Union (EUCC) is an international NGO striving for healthy seas and sustainable and attractive coasts for both people and nature. At the beginning of this year (2012), the EUCC launched the QualityTourism program. Unlike their QualityCoast program, which is directed at the holiday …