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… Part A of the Self-assessment documents clearly describes the responsibilities of the different governance bodies and the desire to realize shared decision-making, the Review Committee also picked up evidence of the difficulties several individuals experience defining their role and responsibilities in this complex system. There seems to be a gap between the official governance map and reality, in which negotiation and "polderen" seem to be dominant. The Review Committee has the impression that …

… of the new Directives 2004/18/EC on general procurement procedures and 2004/17/EC on public utilities procurement and the amendments and changes introduced by the Directive 2009/81/EC on defence procurement, the EU public procurement framework experienced a considerable development. Consequently, the new legislation improved the effectiveness of the common rules for all the EU’s procurement market, mainly through simplification and modernisation. The Directives on public procurement have … 2009/81/EC. 65 Aiming to increase competition, the Commission’s Proposal to modernize public procurement legislation is aligned with the objectives of the Single Market Act II. 66 The most significant change that EU public procurement law will experience is the abolitions of the distinction between A and B services in Annex II of the Directive 2004/18/EC, with exceptions for certain “social services”. 67 Probably, at least for the purpose of this paper, the other most striking change that …

… economy, providing livelihoods for millions of smallholder farmers. However, these sectors face economic, environmental, and social challenges with lasting impacts on farmers and their communities. One core underlying problem is the persistent poverty experienced by cocoa and coffee farmers. Although the rising awareness of the negative impacts associated with cocoa and coffee production has generated calls for change from consumers and advocacy groups, it is still hindered by limited transparency … et al., 2022; Fairtrade Foundation, 2023). However, both sectors are plagued by environmental and human rights issues that have long-lasting implications for the farmers and their communities. One core underlying problem is the persistent poverty experienced by cocoa and coffee farmers (Fountain & Huetz-Adams, 2022). The financial struggles these farmers face are further exacerbated by the current cost-of-living crisis, making it difficult for them to adopt sustainable practices, improve … of cocoa beans (Fountain & Huetz-Adams, 2022). While cocoa serves as a basic raw material for various products, its primary consumption is driven by the chocolate industry, which in 2022 achieved a market size of around $ 127.7 billion, projected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% until 2028 (Global Chocolate Market Report and Forecast 2023-2028, n.d.). A significant portion of the value and margins is concentrated in the hands of the final actors, namely chocolate brands …

… Additionally, there is a risk of information bias since all interviewees worked at the same organisation. This was due to difficulties in acquiring access to high-level experts from various organisations. However, all interviewees had a wide array of experiences through their past professional histories which they were asked to draw upon. Therefore, they were deemed to have a sufficiently broad perspective to minimise bias. Nonetheless, it is recommended that future research includes a larger … zoom interview lasting one hour maximum. The interview will be undertaken by the principal researcher under the supervision of her supervisor at CEPI . Participant Selection You are being invited to take part in this research because we feel that your experience working within CEPI can contribute much to our understanding and knowledge of the European COVID-19 vaccine stakeholder ecosystem. Voluntary Participation Your participation in this research is entirely voluntary. It is your choice whether …

… the University of Sussex and an LL.M. in Public International Law from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (full scholarship), while she is a qualified lawyer at the Athens Bar Association since 2015. Stavroula has an extensive working experience in human rights institutions and organizations in 5 Greece and in the UK and she has been actively involved in civil society initiatives. In 2017, Stavroula joined the Golden Dawn Watch initiative where she served as a rapporteur monitoring …

… by assessing: a) the results obtained in the bachelor's programme on the basis of which admission is requested; b) the level of proficiency in the English language; c) the level of proficiency in the French language; d) the relevant extracurricular experience; e) the content of the letter stating reasons; f) the content of the (preferably academic) letter of reference. These criteria are considered in combination with each other in the assessment. Article 68: Entrance examination for the …

… is een waardenketen opgesteld. Binnen het onder- wijsproces start de waardenketen van de student na diens inschrijving voor een opleiding. UM past Probleemgestuurd Onderwijsmodel (PGO) toe, als integraal onderdeel van de ‘Maastricht Learning Experience’. Met de Maastricht Learning Experience wil UM bereiken dat studenten kleinschalig en internationaal-georiënteerd onderwijs krijgen in een internationale en intercul- turele omgeving. Probleemgestuurd Onderwijs is inmiddels overgenomen door universiteiten in binnen- en buitenland. … | Universiteit Maastricht 2.3 Missie, visie en strategie Universiteit Maastricht Missie en visie De kern van de missie van deze universiteit is om studenten van over de hele wereld de mogelijkheid te bieden om deel te nemen aan de Maastricht Learning Experience: met kleinschalig onderwijs in een internationale en interculturele omgeving (international classroom) worden studenten opgeleid tot internationaal georiënteerde acade- mische denkers, die excelleren in een complexe en veranderende wereld. …