Global regulation of the knowledge-based economy: The rise of standards in educational services

This article examines the extent and limits of non-state forms of authority in international relations. It analyses how the information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure for the tradability of services in a global knowledge-based economy relies on informal regulatory practices for adjustment of ICT-related skills. Companies and associations provide training and certification programmes as part of a growing market for educational services setting their own standards. The existing literature on non-conventional forms of authority in the global political economy has emphasised that the consent of actors subject to informal rules and explicit or implicit state recognition remains crucial for the effectiveness of those new forms of power. However, analyses based on a limited sample of actors tend toward a narrow understanding of the issues and fail to fully explore the differentiated space in which non-state authority is emerging. This paper examines the form of authority underpinning the global knowledge-based economy within the broader perspective of the issues likely to be standardised by technical ICT specification, the wide range of actors involved, and the highly differentiated space where standards become authoritative. The empirical findings highlight the role of different private actors in establishing international educational norms in this field. They also pinpoint the limits of profit-oriented standard-settings, notably with regard to generic norms.

Drug and Alcohol directories of services

Each of the Northern Ireland Drug and Alcohol Coordination Teams (DACTs) has produced a directory of services available in their area. To find out what services are available in your area, download the relevant directory at the bottom of this page.

Healthy child, healthy future - Speech and language therapy: Factsheet for parents 3. Talk to your child in your own language

This factsheet encourages non-English speaking parents to talk to their children in their own language.

Healthy child, healthy future: speech and language therapy for children

This resource is designed to reinforce a collaborative approach between speech and language therapists, referrers and parents in the identification and management of children with developmental speech and language and communication needs (including children with feeding and/or swallowing difficulties).

Healthy child, health future - Speech and language therapy: Factsheet for parents 2. Helping your young non-fluent child

This factsheet outlines how parents can help their child speak more fluently, without stammering.

Healthy child, healthy future - Speech and language therapy: Factsheet for parents 6. Tips for talking: children aged 4 to 5 years

This factsheet highlights simple ideas to encourage speech in children around 4 to 5 years old.

Healthy child, healthy future - Speech and language therapy aide memoire for health visitors

This card outlines the key skills, causes for concern and management options for children aged 24 months and 30 months.

Healthy child, healthy future - Speech and language therapy: Factsheet for parents 1. Does my child speak clearly?

This factsheet describes how parents can help their child speak more clearly.

Healthy child, healthy future - Speech and language therapy: Factsheet for parents 5. Does my child have a voice problem?

This factsheet describes voice disorders such as 'hoarseness' in children and what parents can do to help their child with a voice problem.

Healthy child, healthy future - Speech and language therapy: Factsheet for parents 4. Dummies and talking

This factsheet gives advice to parents on the use of dummies and their effect on a child's speech.

Health Promoting Hospitals and Health Services network in Northern Ireland - Update report 2008-2009

The third annual report from the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Healthy Promoting Hospitals (HPH) and Healthy Services network highlights a rich selection of the innovative developments and team-working achievements across services in Northern Ireland. The report provides a platform to showcase the five Health and Social Care Trusts and Cooperation and Working Together (CAWT)��'s commitment to health and wellbeing to the population and shows how hospitals can have an impact on the determinants of health as they are explained in the context of people��'s daily lives.

Anàlisi i disseny d'un portal Web per a un club d'escacs

Aquest treball de final de carrera vol fer una anàlisi de les necessitats de publicació de continguts i serveis a Internet d'un club d'escacs. Pel que fa a la implementació, l'objectiu es desenvolupar un portal web base, amb una tecnologia que permeti que el client pugui implementar la totalitat de les funcionalitats previstes en un futur.

Analysis of need in relation to 'one stop shop' services for young people in Northern Ireland

An analysis of need for 'one stop shop' drop-in support services in relation to alcohol and drug misuse, undertaken by the PHA for the Health Development Policy Branch of the DHSSPS Additional information:

Proyecto final carrera ETIG Hotel SPA

El proyecto consiste en desarrollar un software para la gestión de los servicios que ofrece un Hotel Spa.Por un lado, un software con el que los clientes podrán interactuar para la petición de servicios al hotel. Estas peticiones de servicios son: -Peticiones servicios de habitaciones (incidencias, peticiones de material, servicio despertador, servicio limpieza, etc.) -Reservar un recurso (salas de reunión, pistas de deportes, etc.) -Planificar actividades realizadas en el recinto del hotel (gimnasio, masajista, conferencias, audiciones, espectáculos musicales, etc.)Y por otro lado el software necesario para gestionar estas peticiones que estará a la disposición de los encargados del hotel.El nombre de la aplicación es: eHotelSPANet.Para el desarrollo del software se utilizarán las herramientas de Microsoft usando la tecnología .NET, concretamente: -WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation). -WCF (Windows Communications Foundation) SQL Server 2008

Directory of services to help improve mental health and emotional wellbeing

These five directories list the names, numbers and web addresses (where applicable) of organisations that offer services to help improve mental health and emotional wellbeing. Where possible, additional information has also been provided, such as email addresses and contact details within each Health and Social Care Trust area.