Publications
“Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation from the year 2014 in the subject Asian studies, grade: A+, course: Doctoral, language: English, abstract: Former mayor Edward Hagedorn and officials have set their vision to see the City of Puerto Princesa, on Palawan Island in the Philippines, as a model city in sustainable development.”
“Master’s Thesis from the year 2011 in the subject Politics – Methods, Research, grade: A+, , course: International Cooperation Policy, language: English, abstract: Undoubtedly, the mangroves and associated wildlife show signs of degradation in every region of the world. The historical data proves that in 10 regions there is a continuous mangrove lost since 1980 to 2005.”
A Unique Case Study of Tree Plantation Bringing Increased Forest Cover to Puerto Princesa, Philippines
“Former mayor Edward Hagedorn has set his vision ” To see Puerto Princesa as model city in sustainable development. ” This paper discussed how people have comitted to accomplish this vision and also how they have contributed to recognize Puerto Princesa City as the City in the Forest in Philippines.“
Sustainably Developing City by its Leaders and Community, Case of Puerto Princesa City of Island Palawan the Philippines
“Former mayor Edward Hagedorn has set his vision “To see Puerto Princesa as model city in sustainable development.” This paper discussed how people have committed to accomplish this vision and also how they have contributed to recognize Puerto Princesa City as the City in the Forest in Philippines.”
Community-based mangrove forest management in association with sustainable tourism in Puerto Princesa City of the Philippines
“Puerto Princesa City in Palawan, the Philippines, is known as the “City in the Forest.” Former Mayor Edward Hagedorn’s vision was “To see Puerto Princesa as a model city in sustainable development.” The objective of this study was to describe, using selected case studies, how community-based sustainable tourism is effectively practiced while protecting and rehabilitating mangroves in Puerto Princesa City.”
LMD The voice of business
“Term ‘education’ brings to mind exams and competition, and the entire duration of schooling in Sri Lanka has created intense rivalry among its student population. But would you believe that there is no exams for primary students in Japanese schools? You may wonder what they study and how they are promoted to the next grade……”
Community-based sustainable tourism in mangrove forests: case studies from Puerto Princesa City of Island Palawan, Philippines
“The city of Puerto Princesa in the Island Palawan of Philippines is known as the “City in the Forest”. The city’s Mayor Edward Hagedorn initiated several projects to accomplish his vision of “To see Puerto Princesa as model city in sustainable development.”
Sustainable Livelihoods and Capacity Development Projects Conducted
“Sustainable livelihood activities are being introduced to many developing countries with the introduction of majoragendas,
such as ‘Our Common Future’ in 1987, ‘Agenda 21’ in 1992. Further importance of such concepts has gained its global
recognition with ‘The Future We Want’ in 2012.”
Global Action-Local Responsibility?
“Modern capitalism and globalization are concepts which developed through long historical incidents and concepts. The Industrial revolution is one of the starting points for development and globalization.”
Community Capacity Development to Achieve Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka: Reviewing the concept of ‘One Village One Product’ in Japan
The Changing Landscape of Geopolitics: What are the Implications for Business? We Should Turn the Slogan from ‘Yes We Can’ to ‘Yes We Did’
The US president Barack Obama in his Inauguration speech tells the nation that economy is badly weaken, homes are being lost, jobs are lost, businesses shuttered, energy usage threat to the planet, which indicates the crisis. His speeches open our eyes on most geopolitical concerns.
Creating a model city in sustainable development through community capacity development.
I went to Puerto Princesa city of Palawan island of Philippines in February 2013 to conduct research for my PhD through the support of Sylff Research Abroad The city of Puerto Princesa in the Island Palawan of Philippines is known as the “City in the
Forest”. geopolitical concerns.
Valentine’s Day and the Environment: A “Love Affair with Nature”
I visited Palawan, the Philippines, in 2010 and February 2011 to conduct fieldwork for a master’s thesis. There, I was amazed by an annual project called “Love Affair with Nature: Mangrove Plantation” conducted in the city of Puerto Princesa.