OBJECTIVE: This paper describes the development of a physical training programme for cancer patients. Four related but conceptually and empirically distinct physical problems are described: decreased aerobic capacity, decreased muscle strength, fatigue and impaired role physical functioning. The study …

A study was undertaken on the sunflower value chain in Lira district of Uganda. The objective of the study was twofold: First to catalogue innovations that have been developed or introduced in the value chain over a 10 year trajectory (1998-2007). The second objective was to map the knowledge management …

Development is largely perceived as a process of building capacities, hence empowering people through training is to able to handle their affairs by them selves. The research examined the practical significance of action oriented training as a basic approach for sustainable management of natural resources …

Agriculture is the main driver of the economy and the source of living for the majority of the population in Ethiopia. However, its performance has been poor and unable to feed the ever increasing population. Thus there is a need to change this trend and ensure the food security of the population. Agricultural …

Microfinance programs have significant potential for contributing towards improvements of agricultural and other rural sectors investments and operations and empowerments of rural community. However, access to financial institutions such as banks by smallholder farmers in rural areas is limited because …

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) cannot be separated from today's business world. The ability for a business to reflect responsibility toward its stakeholders on its daily operation has becoming increasingly important in recent years as the pressure to implement is constantly higher. Consequently, …

In dit paper wordt het actor-centered institutionalism model toegepast om onderzoek te kunnen doen naar flexicurity startegieën. Eerst wordt het actor-centered institutionalism model van Renate Maynt, Frits Scharf en anderen samengevat; daarna wordt geschetst hoe dit model kan worden gebuikt om t.a.v. …

This book is about markets for intermediate skills. It is also about the coordination within and between the (vocational) education system and the (sub-baccalaureate) labor market, and the institutions that govern them. Our goal was to improve our understanding of how particular governance regimes influence …

Onderzoek naar wat er nog moet gebeuren binnen de Facilitaire Dienst van Curium om in aanmerking te komen voor een NIAZ-accreditatie. Onderzoeksvraag is op in hoeverre de Facilitaire Dienst van Curium voldoet aan de normen van het NIAZ en welke stappen nog ondernemen moeten worden om in het najaar van …

Onderzoek naar het meest geschikte cateringconcept voor het toekomstige bedrijfsrestaurant in het HagaZiekenhuis locatie Leyweg. Onderzoeksvraag is op welke wijze kan het personeelsrestaurant en de restauratieve voorzieningen voor de bezoekers op een zodanige wijze geïntegreerd worden dat er een optimale …