KNOWLEDGE CENTRE New Titles For Your Reference DIRECTORY Investors National Service Directory 2011-2013, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) The 2 nd edition of the Investors Services Directory 2011-2013 reflects the vibrant Rwandan economy and services offered by new investors in its expanding market. The directory features investment opportunities prevailing in all sectors and a classified list of service providers indexed by sector. REPORT Omni-channel retail: Boosting the bottom line, Just- Style.com Management Briefing, May 2013 The report discusses on Omni-channel retail among fashion firms and retailers. Retailers are increasingly looking for new ways to lift sales outside their traditional markets as they are faced with flat economic growth and subdued demand. Fashion firms are doing this through an integrated channel strategy that provides customers with a seamless shopping experience online, in-store and via mobile applications. However, Omni-channel retail can also be complex. The briefing features on: -The rapid rise of multi-channel -Online shopping platforms -Technology and logistics - Integrating and evolving online strategies
Industry Engagement on Alcohol Harm & Responsible Consumption, Just-drinks.com, April 2013 Management Briefing The April 2013 management briefing looks at the alcoholic drinks industry's attempts to reduce alcohol harm and promote responsible consumption. The report features on: - Part I: A Critical Year for Industry Engagement - Part II: Reaction to the Beer, Wine and Spirits Producers' Commitments - Part III: Industry's Relationship with the World Health Organization - Part IV: The Future for Collaboration Mauritius Business Forecast Report Q3 2013 (May 2013), Business Monitor International Ltd (UK) The Mauritius Business Forecast Report by Business Monitor International (BMI) for the 3 rd quarter of 2013 helps businesses with market assessment, strategic planning and decision making to promote growth and profitability in Mauritius. The report includes three major sections: Economic Outlook, Political Outlook, and BMI Global Assumptions. BMI provides its fully independent 5-year forecasts for Mauritius through end-2017 for more than 50 economic and key industry indicators. Mozambique Food & Drink Report Q3 2013 (April 2013), Business Monitor International Ltd (UK) The Mozambique Food & Drink Report for the 3 rd quarter 2013 features Business Monitor International (BMI)'s market assessment and independent forecasts for food and drink expenditure, consumption, sales, and imports/exports and forecasts for the mass grocery retail sector. The report also includes analyses of major regulatory developments, the background macroeconomic outlook and competitive landscape comparing national and multinational companies by leading products and services, sales, investments, partners and expansion strategies.
Zambia Food & Drink Report Q3 2013 (April 2013), Business Monitor International Ltd (UK) BMI's Zambia Food & Drink Report for the 3 rd quarter 2013 provides industry professionals and strategists, sector analysts, business investors, trade associations and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on the food and drink industry and the mass grocery retail market in Zambia. MAGAZINES Business/Management/Services L Eco Austral Publisher: L Eco Austral, Réunion Island Issue/Year: No. 275, May 2013 Brief: Entretien avec Rama Sithanen «Le secteur financier doit monter en gamme», Service financiers-maurice met le cap sur l Afrique, Maurice, peut-on vraiment se passer d incinérateur?, Madagascar La bataille de la bière s intensifie, Afrique du Sud De gros pojets pour le port de Durban Business Update Publisher: Ballyhoo Media/Progressive Business Forum, South Africa Issue/Year: Issue 4, 2013 Brief: Minister Rob Davies on DTI Incentives Encouraging investment, competitiveness and employment, Africa Trade and Investment Exploring the potential of Mauritius as investment destination by Charles Gaïtan Xavier Luc Duval, Economic Outlook 2013/14 What lies ahead for the local economy
Accounting and Business International Publisher: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK Brief: Added value- The social benefits of Nepal s women entrepreneurs are far-reaching, Cloud control Michael Schlombs, T-Systems VP for finance and deal costing, China s global economic clout grows, US health care, Technical carve-outs PME Magazine Publisher: Axel Springer Schweiz AG, Zurich Issue/Year: May 2013 Brief: Ras-le-bol de la bureaucratie, Franchises, Efficience, Vos droits au travail, Impôt quelque astuces pour en payer moins, Vente-la nouvelle tendance vendre sa PME à 40 ans. Marketing Magazine Publisher: Editialis, France Issue/Year: May 2013 Brief: Big is beautiful, Le quatrième âge déride les marques, Comparer l efficacité des mécaniques de promotion, Le packaging simple et vrai, Affiner son mix-médias. African Business Publisher: IC Publications, UK Issue/Year: No. 396, April 2013 Brief: Africa Innovations go global, Mauritius- Interview with Dev Chamroo, MAITEX 2013, Special report on Nigeria, Kenya- A victory for the nation, South Africa-Legend of the white beggar, Malawi Falling out over mining, Zambia-Copper on the rise again. Capital Publisher: Groupe Prisma Media, Cedex, France Issue/Year: No. 260, May 2013 Brief: 100 idées de nouveaux business pour s enrichir, Les dessous de l industrie de la pizza, Piratage de comptes Quelle banques vous protègent le mieux?, Les bons créneaux du Web, Les franchises rentables, Les commerces d avenir, Les concepts à copier à l étranger.
Textile & Clothing Knitting International Publisher: World Textile Information Network, UK Issue/Year: Issue 3, 2013 Brief: Vietnamese creations, Ehtiopian emergence, Diverse fabrics, Bold display, Sporty knits, Vietnam s Growing potential Duty free exports to the US and EU, Fabric Better breathability Garment & Textiles Publisher: Trade Media Ltd/Global Sources, Hong Kong Brief: Sourcing news-women s blouses, bright hues, feminine styles highlighted, Indonesia garments Makers emphasize ethnic designs, Underwear & Swimwear- China manufacturing costs, Textiles Buyer survey, Trimmings Clothes buttons M&T2: Le magazine des professions Textile Habillement Couture Publisher: Editions Vauclair, Paris Issue/Year: March/April2013, No.75 Brief: Made in France-Le cercle vertueux se met en place, Texprocess + Techtextil Le duo gagnant, Who s Next- L Europe stagne, l international progresse, Quand l industrie de la confection chinoise s élèvera, Tracés de modèles Chemise Homme, Redingote Femme Apparel Magazine Publisher: Edgell Communications, USA Brief: Body Central On fast track to growth, Retail intelligence American apparel s e-commerce upgrade benefits bricks-and-mortar, The next chapter for EPC-enabled item-level RFID, Concept-to-Spec, The perfect cut Vectorfashionfx
JSN International Publisher: J.S.N. International, Inc., Japan Brief: Seiko new sewing machines at DTC in Dongguan, Shima Seiki in Taiwan- Poplularization of Wholegarmet for First Action, VOMATEX-Garment quality worldwide, JUKI, TAJIMA, Veit Diamond fusing machine at Texporcess Africa & Middle East Textiles Publisher: Alain Charles Publishing, Uk Issue/Year: Issue Two, 2013 Brief: Spotlight on Tunisia & Kenya, Geotextiles growth, Source Africa 2013 review, Digital Printing, Apprarel Africa Embroidery decoration Textile Outlook International Publisher: Textiles Intelligence Limited, UK Issue/Year: No. 161, April 2013 Brief: Editorial Overcoming obstacles to environmental sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industry, World Textile and Apparel Trade and Production Trends (EU), Survey of European Yarn Fairs for Spring/summer 2014, Costs of Spinning, Texturing, Weaving and Knitting Production in 9 countries, Prospects for the Textile and Clothing Industry in Cambodia, Trends in US Textile and Clothing Imports Textile Asia : The Asian Textile & Apparel Monthly Publisher: Business Press Limited, Hong Kong Brief: Ferocious Chinese buying spree continues, New software for garment finishing, High quality comb yarn, China still a top sourcing base, India-Cotton textile exports on the upswing, Thailand MoU with Hong Kong, Fashion Trends Interstoff Asia Essential- Spring Cotton USA.
Textile World Publisher: Business Press Limited, Hong Kong Issue/Year: Billian Publishing Inc, USA Brief: Nanofiber Technologies Beyond electrospinning, Showtime- IDEA13, ITM/Hightex/Yarn Fair, ShanghaiTex, Techtextil/Texprocess, What s in a Brand?-Man-made fibers, Turkish textile triplex return to Istanbul, France s technical textiles cluster. International Textile Report : Autumn 2013 Publisher: Mode Information GmbH, Germany Issue/Year: No.3, 2013 Brief: Who s Next women s wear winter 2012/2013, Première Vision fabrics spring/summer 2013, ModAmont accessories spring/summer 2013, Cuir à Paris leather spring/summer 2013, Colour Trends autumn/winter 2013-2014, Print Trends autumn 2013, Fabric Trends autumn 2013, Moods autumn 2013, Prodcts autumn 2013. Jewellery Hong Kong Jewellery Magazine Publisher: Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association, Hong Kong Issue/Year: No.1, 2013 Brief: Colours for Fall 2013, China Retail & workforce, A showcase of design and craftsmanship, Italian exports up in value terms, Gemstones-Thai ruby sparkles in global market, Pearl-A market update on Tahitian pearls, Brand-MVee Haute Jewellery, India raises gold import tax again, Israel s 2012 top diamond exporters announced, JCK Las Vegas.
Engineering/Technology Communications Afrique Publisher: Alain Charles Publishing Ltd, UK Issue/Year: Issue 2, 2013 Brief: Satellite - Africa s debate on broadband connectivity is changing, Billing-Interconnect in the cloud, for better wholesale partner management, Cable- Connecting Southern Africa and South America. Electricity + Control Publisher: Crown Publications cc, South Africa Brief: Dedicated process plant compressors save energy, Gas optimization systems, African Centre for Lightning and Electromagnetics, Energy and enviroficiency, Journey to green technology, hidden danger of network timing breach. Agribusiness/Food & Drinks Industry La transformation du fruit à pain Publisher: Agricultural Research and Extension Unit (AREU), Mauritius Issue/Year: February 2013 Brief: The booklet provides general and nutritional information on Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) which can be consumed as both vegetable and fruit. The guide gives a brief on the selection and preservation techniques (IQF) of the breadfruit and provides a list of the different breadfruit products (chips, flour, jam, pickle, etc) with their ingredients. Fiche agro économique pour la production de l oignon Publisher: Agricultural Research and Extension Unit (AREU), Mauritius Issue/Year: January 2013 Brief: The booklet aims at assisting stakeholders in the agribusiness sector by providing useful agro economic information/datasheet on the production, importation, consumption, value-added transformation and trading of onions.
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