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The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on the Environment, Energy and Sustainable Development
7th Sustainability International Conference

برعاية كريمة من لدن صاحب السمو الملكي الأمير خليفة بن سلمان آل خليفة رئيس الوزراء حفظه الله ورعاه
Hosted by Ahlia University Bahrain
9-11 November 2009
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

The years following the 2008 financial crisis were marked with distrust, disorder, and mass re-regulation. Overlooked in this global crisis were the impacts the recession had left on pursuits towards sustainable development goals. Bringing together experience and research papers from across the world, the conference further investigated the greater and less evidently demonstrable impacts of the crisis.

The objective of this conference is to explore global viewpoints and the latest thinking about the ways in which the recent global financial crisis may affect achieving SD particularly in developing countries. The aim is to address growing concerns for the impact of this downturn on global issues such as deteriorating environmental conditions, energy, obesity and climate change.

The performance of the entire world is not very satisfactory with regard to the international agreed targets and indexes and so far very limited progress is achieved by several countries. The deterioration of the environment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for example is a major challenge for all countries in the region with nearly 90% of the region’s surface consists of desert. More seriously rich countries such as Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are not performing very well showing that a nation’s economic status does not always correspond to its environmental sustainability index (ESI) performance. Moreover the deteriorating environmental conditions will lead to serious water shortage problems in many countries across the world.

Adopting a more holistic approach, the conference will aim to provide a stimulus for knowledge exchange and discussion that focuses on the issues addressed above to critically examine the inter-relationship between these different issues in order to reach solutions and consensus for a better future. The conference will also provide a framework for understanding and acting upon these solutions and consensuses, taking into account a variety of international, institutional and intellectual perspectives. It is also a time now to learn lessons from the successful communities and emulate the ideas and innovations of these communities by the backward and not so successful nations and regions.

Like in the past, the conference will focus on the case studies or country studies in technological innovation and experience and how to manage them effectively. Similar to previous conferences organised by WASD, this multidisciplinary conference is expected to attract large number of global experts and scholars in addition to WASD members all over the world.

Diaspora

The collaboration between the Diaspora and those working within the country of origin offers several opportunities and contributes to increase productivity towards sustainable and inclusive knowledge-based growth. Building constructive relationships between the Diasporas and countries of origin require that Diasporas be treated not as a mere resource, but as partners and investors with mutual benefits.

It has long been argued that Diasporas will be most interested in contributing to SD efforts when they have a sense of belonging in relation to their country of origin. Therefore, it is very important to establish trust between Diasporas and governments in the country of origin. In doing so, governments need to invest in identifying their Diasporas abroad and in understanding their skills and interests.

Many sustainability problems can only be tackled by connecting the diaspora with those working within the country of origin, for example combating the results of climate change, diseases such as malaria, reservation of natural resources, fighting land degradation or limiting the loss of biodiversity and many other problems. Moreover, knowledge or evidence-based policymaking is indispensable if gaps in living standards are to be narrowed. Therefore, building capacity in country of origin is necessary for competing in the global arena and there it is critical to turn the diaspora into a positive tool for SD as well as serving as role models for the youth in the country of origin.

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Manama, Capital, Bahrain

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Team

The conference is organised by several committees from WASD and under close supervision of WASD Advisory Board.

WASD Team

Prof. Allam Ahmed: Co-Chair and President WASD
Janet Snow: International Coordinator and Editor
N. Joseph Navinraj: Publishing
Richard James: Webmaster
Joseph Adamson: Audio/Visual
Vicky Trainer: Graphic Designer

Local Organizing Team

Professor Abdulla Y. Al Hawaj: Founding President & Chairman of Board of Trustees
Professor Mansoor Alaali: President Ahlia University
Professor Bakr Ahmad Hassan: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Professor Shawqi Al Dallal: Acting Dean of College of Medical & Health Sciences and President’s advisor for Futuristic Studies and Innovation
Professor Amer Al-Roubaie: Advisor, Capacity Building and Academic Collaboration
Dr. Thaera Alshirawi, President Assistant for Marketing, Media and Public Relations
Husain Mohamed Habib, Manager, Professional Relations

Participants

WASD conferences bring together researchers, policy makers, educators, consultants and employers from around the world to exchange knowledge and experience and discuss recent developments and current challenges in both theory and practice. Here is a list of distinguished speakers and panellists who have participated at WASD conferences in the past.

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To register/enquire about this conference and all our other conferences and events, please contact us (admin@wasd.org.uk) and if you have any question and/or if you would like to submit any proposal for a conference/event not listed in our portfolio please contact our International Coordinator - Janet Snow at: janet.snow@wasd.org.uk.

Objectives

The objective of this conference is to explore global viewpoints and the latest thinking about the ways in which the recent global financial crisis may affect achieving SD particularly in developing countries. The aim is to address growing concerns for the impact of this downturn on global issues such as deteriorating environmental conditions, energy, obesity and climate change.

Adopting a more holistic approach, the conference will aim to provide a stimulus for knowledge exchange and discussion that focuses on the issues addressed above to critically examine the inter-relationship between these different issues in order to reach solutions and consensus for a better future. The conference will also provide a framework for understanding and acting upon these solutions and consensuses, taking into account a variety of international, institutional and intellectual perspectives. It is also a time now to learn lessons from the successful communities and emulate the ideas and innovations of these communities by the backward and not so successful nations and regions.

Women

Women across the world have an untapped potential as a primary mover of greater development within their countries and regions. Their role is very crucial for increased development, but challenges remain. And so, significant reforms in economic, social, and political institutions must be made to create an enabling environment for women participation and empowerment. However, it appears that investments in human development are not readily translated to better economic and political outcomes for women. Unfortunately, women’s potential and crucial role in development across the world is still impeded by these economic and social factors. Women’s participation is also very important in advancing peace, unity and combating terrorism, which is a most serious threat to SD across all regions of the world. It has also been recognized that women have been largely excluded from the processes of conflict management and prevention and that their role is important in the achievement of lasting peace and security (UN, 2015).

Theme

The performance of the entire world is not very satisfactory with regard to the international agreed targets and indexes and so far very limited progress is achieved by several countries. The deterioration of the environment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for example is a major challenge for all countries in the region with nearly 90% of the region’s surface consists of desert. More seriously rich countries such as Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are not performing very well showing that a nation’s economic status does not always correspond to its environmental sustainability index (ESI) performance. Moreover the deteriorating environmental conditions will lead to serious water shortage problems in many countries across the world.

Like in the past, the conference will focus on the case studies or country studies in technological innovation and experience and how to manage them effectively. Similar to previous conferences organised by WASD, this multidisciplinary conference is expected to attract large number of global experts and scholars in addition to WASD members all over the world.

Youth

WASD is very keen to encourage the engagement of children and youth from across the world in the conference. We are keen to make the voice of all our children and youth heard and consequently enabling the decision makers to consider those views and ideas in their big decisions. The entire concept of SD is about the future and the future is all about the children and youth! Youth population is growing rapidly in all regions of the world and we are very keen to understand the children and youth perspectives and expectations for their future to help them be ready to grasp the various opportunities generated in the digital economy. We strongly believe our children and youth should be the cornerstone of any strategy by all governments and policy makers. We must listen to our children and youth and more importantly how we can help our youth with their future employment plans and aspirations. Youth from all-over the world are encouraged to participate in the conference and present their research, perspectives and initiatives.

Publications

Outlook 2009 explores global viewpoints and the latest thinking about the ways in which the recent global financial crisis may affect achieving sustainable development particularly in developing countries with an in-depth focus on deteriorating environmental conditions, energy, obesity and climate change.

Editor: Professor Allam Ahmed

ISBN: 9781907106057

Year: 2009

Pages: 356

Speakers

Monday 9th November 2009
08:15 Arrival Refreshment and Registration
Main Reception Lounge
09:00 Plenary Session 1 - Suite One
Opening of the Conference
Chair
Dr. Allam Ahmed, President WASD, University of Sussex, United Kingdom

Welcome
Professor Abdulla Y. Al-Hawaj, President, Ahlia University, Bahrain
Professor Amer Al-Roubaie, Conference Co-Chair, Ahlia University, Bahrain

Keynote Speakers

Mr Abdul Razak Abdulla Hassan Al Qassim
CEO
National Bank of Bahrain
Kingdom of Bahrain
“Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis”

Professor Douglas A. Hensler
Dean
W. Frank Barton School of Business
Wichita State University
United States
“Financial Crisis, Government Malfeasance, and Market Solutions to Sustainability”

11:00 Tea/Coffee Break
Main Reception Lounge
Parallel Session 1 – Suite One
Accounting, Banking and Finance
Chair: Prof. Buks Wessels, University of the Free State, South Africa

Corporate Environmental Disclosure in Libya: Steps Forward
Nassr Saleh Mohamad Ahmad and Fathi Ramadan Mousa, Academy of Graduate Studies, Libya
Factors Influencing the Extent of Compliance with Mandatory corporate Disclosure Requirements by Manufacturing Companies Listed at Amman Stock Exchange
Mashhour A. Al-Habaybah, Telecommunication Regulatory Commission, Jordan
Subry Mushtaha, ElQuds Open University, Palestine
Some Problems of the Agricultural Finance in Sudan
Muddathir Ali Ahmed, University of Gezira, Sudan
The Independence of Twelve Central Banks in the Southern African Development Community
Buks Wessels, University of the Free State, South AfricaParallel Session 2 – Suite Two
Environment and Transportation Management
Chair: Prof. Nik Mustapha, University of Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia

Assessing Carbon dioxide Emissions Impact on ASEAN-5 Plus 3 Productivity
Elsadig Musa Ahmed, Multimedia University, Malaysia
Onboard Emission Measurement of Motorcycles in Air Quality Management Area of Edinburgh
Ravindra Kumara, Wafaa Saleha and Colin Bosewella, Edinburgh Napier University, UK
Smart Freight – Enabling an Environmentally Friendly and Accountable Transportation System
Henrik Sternberg, Andreas Hagen and Kent Lumsden, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Paolo Paganelli, Insiel S.p.A, Italy
An Examination of the Poverty-Environment Hypothesis with Reference to Solid Waste Management of the Urban Poor in Malaysia
Md. Wahid Murad and Nik Hashim Nik Mustapha, University of Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia

14:00 Plenary Session 2 – Suite One
Energy, Environment & Climate Change

Chair
Professor Wajeeh El Ali
Dean
College of Graduate Studies & Research
Ahlia University
Kingdom of Bahrain

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Alex Bowen
Principal Research Fellow
London School of Economics and Political Science
United Kingdom
“The challenges and opportunities for climate change policies at a time of global slowdown”
Professor M. R. Riazi
Professor of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
Kuwait University
Kuwait
“Energy, Economy, Environment and Sustainable Development in the Middle East”
Professor Shunsuke Managi
Professor of Economics
Yokohama National University
Japan
“Environment and Productivities in Developed and Developing Countries: The Case of Carbon Dioxide and Sulfur Dioxide”

Parallel Session 3 – Suite One
Business Management and Sustainability
Chair: Dr. Hanadi Mubarak Al-Mubaraki, Kuwait University, Kuwait

Organizational capabilities: Pathways to sustainability?
Moustafa Battor and Jyoti Navare, University of Middlesex, UK
Business Innovation and Sustainability Dichotomy
Stephen Liddle, Southern Cross University, Australia
Siham El-Kafafi, Manukau Institute of Technology, NZ
Business Incubators: Findings from a Worldwide Survey and Guidance for the GCC States
Hanadi Mubarak Al-Mubaraki, Kuwait University, Kuwait
Michael Busler, Richard Stockton College, USAParallel Session 4 – Suite Two
Public Health and Management
Chair: Dr. Ihab Tewfik, University of Westminster, UK

Efficiency of Health Service in Managing Common Diseases Using Data Envelopment Analysis
Nik Hashim Nik Mustapha, University of Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia
Nik Mohd Hazrul Hashim, National University of Malaysia, Malaysia
Electronic Health Record utilisation: Challenges and opportunities in Kingdom of Bahrain
Akram Jalal-Karim, Wael Al-Mahdi, Huda A. Rahim, Nada Al-Shabaan and Samah Al-Manea, Ahlia University, Bahrain
Childhood Obesity Prevention in Emirates (COPE): A conceptual framework for Pilot Intervention
Ihab Tewfik, Jennifer Mackenzie and Adam Cunliffe, University of Westminster, UK
Ayesha Al-Dhaheri, Habiba Ali, Sidiga Washi and Carine Platat, United Arab Emirates University, UAE

Parallel Session 5 – Suite Three
Environment and Sustainable Development
Chair: Dr. Elsadig Musa Ahmed, Multimedia University, Malaysia

Energy Alternative and Sustainable Development
Amer Al-Roubaie and Niren Vyas, Ahlia University, Bahrain
Sustainable Water Resources Management in Sudan
Abdeen Mustafa Omer, University of Nottingham, UK
Pollution as One of the Determinants of Income in Malaysia: Comparison between Single and Simultaneous Equation Estimators of an EKC
Halimahton Binti Borhan, University Technology Mara, Malaysia
Elsadig Musa Ahmed, Multimedia University, Malaysia

Tuesday 10th November 2009
08:30 Arrival Refreshment and Registration
Main Reception Lounge
09:00 Plenary Session 3 – Suite One
Assessment, Lessons & Opportunities of the Global Financial Crisis

Chair
Professor Amer Al-Roubaie
Dean
College of Business & Finance
Ahlia University
Kingdom of Bahrain

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Gioia Pescetto
Dean
Faculty of Business and Management
Canterbury Christ Church University
United Kingdom
“Setting the Stage for Regulatory Reform in the Aftermath of the Recent Financial Crisis”
Professor Beverlee Anderson
Professor of Business & Marketing and Former Dean
College of Business
California State University San Marcos
United States
“What a Difference a Year Makes: Lessons Learned During 2008-2009”
Professor Jerry Kolo
Professor of Urban and Regional Planning
American University of Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
“The Global Financial Crisis: A Rare Window to Recalibrate the Sustainable Development Discourse and Strategy”

Parallel Session 6 – Suite One
Knowledge and Innovation Management
Chair: Prof. Thomas Hedner, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

Building Indigenous Knowledge Capacity for Development
Amer Al-Roubaie, Ahlia University, Bahrain
Centering Research and Development in the Caribbean Development Discourse
Gale T C Rigobert, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago
Adult Education and its Implications for Small Business Success
Ruth Helen Samujh, University of Waikato, NZ
Siham El-Kafafi, Manukau Institute of Technology, NZ
Managing Innovation in a Globalised Economy: Defining the Open Capital
Adli Abouzeedan and Thomas Hedner, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Michael Busler, Richard Stockton College, USA

Parallel Session 7 – Suite Two
Transport Research
Chair: Dr. Wafaa Saleh, Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom

Devolution of Libya’s Ports Governance: Reasons and Challenges
Hesham M. Ghashat, Edinburgh Napier University, UK
Investigation of Pedestrian Accidents Analysis at Signalised Pedestrian Crossings in Edinburgh
Khalfan Alnaqbi and Wafaa Saleh, Edinburgh Napier University, UK
Investigation of Urban Driving Cycle and Relevant Geometric Factors in Abu Dhabi
Ahmed Al Zaidi, Edinburgh Napier University, UK
Real world driving cycle for motorcycles: A comparative study between Delhi and Edinburgh
Wafaa Saleha and Ravindra Kumara, Edinburgh Napier University, UK
Añil Sharma, University of Delhi, India
2010 Conference Presentation – Suite One
Dr. Allam Ahmed, President WASD, University of Sussex, United Kingdom
Dr. Gale Rigobert, Conference Chair, University of West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago

Plenary Session 4 – Suite One
Special Session on Africa
Chair
Professor Abdulla Y. Al-Hawaj
President
Ahlia University
Kingdom of Bahrain

Keynote Speakers

H. E. John Chrysostom A. Nsambu, MP
Minister of State for ICT
Uganda
“ICT: The Best Tool to Fight Corruption in Developing Countries”
Professor John Adams
Director
China-EU Research and Development Centre
Edinburgh Napier University
United Kingdom
“How far can energy investments promote sustainable economic growth in Africa?”
Professor Sonny Nwankwo
Director of Research and Enterprise
University of East London
United Kingdom
“Enterprise Solutions for Africa’s Sustainable Development”

Parallel Session 8 - Suite One
Information and Communication Technologies
Chair: Prof. Michael Busler, Richard Stockton College, USA

Environmental Management and Sustainable Development: The Impact of ICT
Shafiq Alvi and Amer Al-Roubaie, Ahlia University, Bahrain
The Use of Data Mining for Sustaining Development in GCC Countries
Rasha S. Abdul Wahab, Ahlia University, Bahrain
The Third Revolution: Mass Production of Marketing Information
Adli Abouzeedan, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Michael Busler, Richard Stockton College, USAParallel Session 9 - Suite Two
Business, Management and Marketing
Chair: Dr. Jyoti Navare, University of Middlesex, UK

The Role of Financial crisis affecting Jordanian Women Buying Decision Role
Abdel Baset I. Hasouneh, Al-Isra University, Jordan
Re-Evaluation of the Appraisal System (REAS)
Sara Al-Dosari and Akram Jalal Karim, Ahlia University, Bahrain
Resigning: Employers Enormous Headache
Khalid A. Al-Dosari and Akram Jalal-Karim, Ahila University, Bahrain
Exploring the impact of corporate image and customers’ aversion to risk on sustainability
Suraksha Gupta and Jyoti Navare, University of Middlesex, UK

Wednesday 11th November 2009
08:30 Arrival Refreshment and Registration
Main Reception Lounge

09:00 Plenary Session 5 - Suite One
Research, Management & Sustainability

Keynote Speakers

Professor Ashraf Shaalan
President
National Research Center
Egypt
“Health System for sustainable development: Research, Management and Needs”
Dr. Vikram Murthy
Director
Collaborative Networks, AUT University
New Zealand
“Productive sustainability: Exploring an Ensemble Leadership Repertoire for uncertain times”

Parallel Session 10 - Suite One
Risk Management
Chair: Prof. Dharmalingam Elangovan, Karpagam College of Engineering, India

The Global Financial Crisis: A Development Perspective
Amer Al-Roubaie, Ahlia University, Bahrain
Sat P Goel, the World Bank, USA
Risk Management and Adoptive Innovation
Zhongqi Jin and Jyoti Navare, University of Middlesex, UK
Investigation on futuristic supply chain risk management initiatives for loss reduction in manufacturing organisations
Dharmalingam Elangovan, Karpagam College of Engineering, India
Gopalswamy Sundararaj and Samuel Rajkumar Devadasan, PSG College of Technology, India
Palanisamy Karuppuswamy, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, IndiaParallel Session 11 - Suite Two
Public Health and Service Quality
Chair: Dr. Siham El-Kafafi, Manukau Institute of Technology, New Zealand

1. Nutritional quality of deep fried street-vended foods: a public health concern
  Ihab Tewfik, University of Westminster, UK
  Hanaa Ismail, University of Alexandria, Egypt
  Sundus Tewfik, London Metropolitan University, UK
2. Too many images and too few radiologists: The consequent effect on patients’ health due to the non sustainable radiology services
  Shaymaa Hosni, Sunderland Hospital, UK
  Usama Saleh, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, UK
3. Service Quality in the Healthcare Sector
  Siham El-Kafafi, Manukau Institute of Technology, NZ
  Sushil Varma, Southern Cross University, Australia12:15 Closing Session - Suite One
  END OF CONFERENCE

Dr. Allam Ahmed, President WASD, University of Sussex, United Kingdom
Professor Amer Al-Roubaie, Conference Co-Chair, Ahlia University, Bahrain

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