Context and Background. The signatories of the Memorandum of Understanding entitled ‘PARTICIPATION IN THE EUCLID EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK (OPEN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE PARTICIPATING EUCLID PARTIES REGARDING THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK DEFINED HEREIN), also referred to as ‘the EUCLID MOU’; ▪ Having considered the fact that the Euclid University Consortium was formed in 2005/2006 by means of international agreements between the Université Libre Internationale (Brussels, Belgium) / Université Libre du Burkina, the University of Bangui (Central African Republic), and the Ministry of Education of Chad / University of N’Djamena, under the High Stewardship of the Ambassador of the Central African Republic in Washington, D.C., Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, and administered by the International Organization for Sustainable Development; ▪ Having considered the governmental-ministerial and intergovernmental accreditation or recognition granted to Xxxxxx’s programs and joint-degree issuance protocol by the Minister of Education of the Republic of Xxxx, Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxx Al-Farouk and confirmed by a Memorandum of Understanding between the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the International Organization for Sustainable Development ; ▪ Having considered the high level of interest expressed by many governments and government officials regarding the programs offered; ▪ Noting that government officials from various countries have already benefited from Xxxxxx’s programs with full or partial scholarships; ▪ Desiring to ensure that the educational programs offered by this international framework should be globally recognized; ▪ Seeking to promote the Sustainable Development of their nations, especially by promoting accessibility to higher education; ▪ Having referred to the statutes and programs of the Academy of European Law (xxx.xxx) as a model of international cooperation in the field of specialized education; ▪ Desiring to take advantage of an international academic think-tank able to function as an advisory resource to the Participating Parties; Are this Participating Parties in the EUCLID collaborative framework.
Context and Background. Institutional setting The ZGG has been the overarching national goal for transport policy in Norway for nearly a decade, introduced through a parliamentary climate agreement. It addresses the management of urban mobility, including issues of traffic noise, safety, congestion and urban road space use for private cars (Ministry of Transport, 2017). As the Norwegian 3 To preserve the anonymity of the state informants, given their limited number, no further descriptions are given. authorities consider the UGAs a central tool for reaching the ZGG, they can also be seen as arrangements that transfer the ZGG to local-level action (Xxxxxxxx et al., 2019). Combined effort from local, regional and state authorities is essential for reaching the ZGG because they all have key responsibilities for influencing travel behaviour. Three actor positions are relevant here: First, land-use decisions are formally delegated to the local level. Although both the regional and state levels may object to local land-use initiatives, and the latter can formally deny them, such involvement is politically sensitive in Norway due to the understanding that local governments are positioned to develop policies tailored to the local context. Second, in Norway, large- scale transport infrastructure is typically co-financed by state grants and toll roads. Developments in existing or new toll-road schemes are initiated by the local and regional levels and formally approved by parliamentary decisions. Third, the levels of government have overlapping responsibilities regarding different road and public- transport types. In sum, the government tiers are mutually dependent in terms of developing effective transport and climate policies (Aall et al., 2007). Urban growth agreements A former variant of the UGAs was introduced in 2013, and the first agreement was signed for Trondheim in 2016. The Ministry of Transport had the overall responsibility in the initial negotiations, resulting in a reduced focus on land use. With the renegotiations from 2018, the land-use dimensions were actively included. Consequently, the Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation, which is nationally responsible for land-use policy, was included to co-lead the UGAs with the Ministry of Transport. In practice, the former has delegated the state representation to the county governor in the UGAs, while the latter has delegated it to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. Other UGA participants are the national rail a...
Context and Background. 3.1 Over the last eight financial years the Council has identified budget reductions in excess of £220 million due to Government cuts, rising cost pressures and increased need for services. When the 2018-2019 budget was approved by Full Council in March 2018, it was projected that further budget reduction and income generation proposals totalling £19.5 million for 2019-2020 were required. This is in addition to the £28.3 million already agreed.
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Context and Background. Mobile health interventions have the potential to reach a large segment of the U.S. adult population. According to a national survey conducted by the Pew Institute, over 90% of U.S. adults own a mobile phone and over 50% own a smartphone [2]. Mobile technologies hold promise in expanding access to care and improving existing health interventions [3]. As cellular infrastructure improves and smartphones rapidly decrease in cost, there is an opportunity to expand mental health services beyond the traditional clinical office space and broadly distribute information and resources [4]. Serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression, are among leading causes of disability globally [5]. There is increasing awareness of the potential in using mobile technologies to expand treatment options and assessment tools for people with serious mental illness [6]. Mental illness has been shown to be a risk factor for poverty and social isolation, which may contribute to barriers to accessing care [7]. Patient engagement and self-efficacy have been identified as some of the primary factors in achieving positive beneficial outcomes for people with serious mental illness [8]. Increasing patient engagement and self-efficacy through therapeutic activities between clinical visits is central to recovery. Mobile devices and health interventions show an encouraging avenue for improving patient engagement between clinical sessions and expanding the reach of evidence-based approaches [9]. However, little is known regarding the ownership and use of mobile applications for people with serious mental illness. There has been limited research on the efficacy and impact of existing mobile mental health interventions. Additional investigation on access, utilization, impact, and existing barriers for mental health consumers is needed and can inform integration with existing systems of care. As new technologies and mobile mental health interventions emerge, it will be important to understand the role mobile technologies can play in delivering innovative and effective care to people with serious mental illness. Problem Statement, Purpose, and Research Question: The purpose of this thesis is to examine the current ownership, usage patterns, and existing barriers of mobile health interventions for people with serious mental illness treated in public sector community mental health settings. Research Question:
Context and Background. Section 4 Purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding Section 5 The use of the data by NCRI Section 6 Data access and responsibilities of NCRI in relation to access Section 7 Legal Background Section 8 Joint Liaison Group Section 9 Duration and Review of the Memorandum of Understanding Appendix I Details of Mortality Data to be made available by the CSO List of abbreviations CSO Central Statistics Office NCRI National Cancer Registry of Ireland MoU Memorandum of Understanding RMF Research Microdata File This Memorandum of Understanding is made on the 7th day of March 2024. Between The Central Statistics Office, Skehard Road, Cork, T12 X00E. and The National Cancer Registry of Ireland, Building 0000, Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxx, X00 XXX0 Establishment of the Parties
Context and Background. 3.1 Mortality data is required to support the functioning of the NCRI and the CSO will provide information to the NCRI to support this in line with all relevant legislation. Purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding
Context and Background. In general, Norfolk is a healthy place to live. County figures are above average or in line with many of the key national figures for determinants of health. But this pan- Norfolk picture does hide significant variations in people’s health and well being across the county which relate to levels of deprivation and the proportion of the workforce in manual occupations, rather than age profile. Choosing Health The starting point for our health outcomes in this block have been Choosing Health. Through discussion with public health experts, we have identified an initial portfolio of outcomes which are a high priority for Norfolk and which lend themselves to the partnership approach of the LAA. In Norfolk, as elsewhere, how long you live, and how good your health is, still links to social and personal circumstances, including childhood poverty, how much your parents earn, where you live, your race, gender. Initially, in developing this Local Area Agreement, the Partnership planned to include a specific outcome to reduce health inequalities across Norfolk. Following further reflection, we have come to the view that ‘narrowing the gap’ on health inequalities is a principle that should underpin the Agreement as a whole. It will, in essence, become a benchmark against which we evaluate our effectiveness in delivering this Agreement. Nationally, the Government has identified two measures, which are indicators of inequalities – these are life expectancy, and infant mortality. Evidence shows that interventions designed to make the major impact on life expectancy are: • Reducing smoking in manual social groups • Prevention and effective management of risk factors in primary care - for example, early intervention on poor diet, physical inactivity, obesity, and hypertension • Environmental improvements to housing quality, and increase safety at home. Interventions that make a major impact on the infant mortality target are: • Building on Sure Start to improve early years support • Reducing smoking in pregnancy • Preventing teenage pregnancy • Improving housing conditions for children in disadvantaged areas These interventions are addressed in Block 1 and Block 3. Our outcomes in this LAA will involve many of those proven interventions. For further background evidence, see Appendix 2, lifestyle maps.
Context and Background. In today's fast-paced business environment, effective HR support is essential for the success of organizations. This SLA reflects our commitment to ensuring that our customers receive the highest level of support and assistance to optimize their HR operations. Through this agreement, we establish clear expectations, performance metrics, and guidelines that will enable a seamless partnership between HRoes Limited and your organization. Together, we aim to drastically improve HR experiences and drive excellence in HR management through the use of our software. Service Description
