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Workplace tensions flare over whether employees can wear Black Lives Matter masks – The Detroit News

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As companies declare support for the Black Lives Matter movement, some are not allowing employees to wear masks or other attire that express solidarity with the cause.

Employees have pushed back against what they say is an attempt to silence them staging protests at Whole Foods, denouncing Trader Joes on Twitter, calling for boycotts of Taco Bell and Starbucks while their employers defend the restrictions as a matter of dress code.

Starbucks is using this logo for its new Black Lives Matter T-shirts, which employees may wear at work if they choose. The move comes after the coffee chain reportedly banned employees from wearing Black Lives Matter gear. (Starbucks/TNS)(Photo: Starbucks / TNS)

Tensions could flare at more workplaces as they reopen and the mask-wearing forced by the pandemic collides with a national reckoning on racial injustice sparked by the death of George Floyd, a Black man, at the hands of white police. In Long Island, New York, a Target customer was asked to leave after confronting an employee wearing a Black Lives Matter mask and asking if she didnt think all lives matter, according to news reports describing the June 25 incident.

Employers, reluctant to alienate customers or employees, may hope banning personal statements across the board will keep conflict at bay. But they must consider the legal ramifications of restricting certain forms of expression, and the cost of bad publicity and poor employee morale.

This is definitely a challenge employers are going to face, if not now it is likely they will face it in future, said Lauren Novak, an attorney with Schiff Hardin in Chicago who represents employers in labor and employment cases.

In the Chicago suburbs, a Costco employee wore a Black Lives Matter mask to work after hearing about managers making racially insensitive comments to other employees at the warehouse. After working two shifts with the mask, the employee was called into a managers office in late June and told to stop wearing it because it was political, controversial and disruptive, the employee told the Tribune in an interview.

In a silent protest in the days that followed, the employee, who is Black, arrived at work wearing the mask, made sure people were watching, and flipped it inside out upon clocking in.

For so long we have been taught that we cannot speak out against an unjust system that affects every aspect of our life, said the employee, who has worked at Costco for over a decade and asked not to be identified for fear of retribution. We are supposed to shut up and take it.

Cell phone photos of Costcos employee handbook that the employee provided to the Tribune show its dress code says only that employees must be neat, clean and professional. People identifying themselves as Costco employees have posted pictures of themselves on Facebook wearing attire celebrating LGBTQ pride.

Costco declined to comment or answer a list of written questions.

Last week, the Chicago-area employee was given permission to wear a mask depicting a raised fist as long as it doesnt include words. The employee plans to make more such masks to distribute to co-workers who want them.

Telling me that I cannot wear Black Lives Matter because its political or controversial is another way of being complicit in the systematic injustices that Black people in the US face, the employee said in a text message. Its another way of letting me know that I truly do not Matter.

Private employers have the right to regulate what employees wear to work. But restricting some forms of expression could risk violating labor or employment law.

Employers should consider whether employees are wearing Black Lives Matter masks to protest racially discriminatory working conditions, which could be considered protected, concerted activity under the National Labor Relations Act, Novak said.

Employers could also face allegations of discrimination or creating a hostile work environment if the dress code policy isnt consistently enforced and disadvantages people based on race or another protected class, said Fern Trevino, an employment lawyer in Chicago who represents workers.

They could run into issues if attire celebrating LGBTQ pride is permitted but Black Lives Matter is not.

Employers should inform employees of the dress code policy in writing and should assure the policy is consistently and equitably enforced, Trevino said.

Some companies have responded to public pressure and are letting employees display their solidarity with the cause at work.

Taco Bell apologized after an Ohio employee who declined to remove his Black Lives Matter mask was fired from a franchised restaurant, saying we believe the Black Lives Matter movement is a human rights issue and not a political one. The fast food chain told USA Today that it doesnt prohibit the wearing of such masks and is working to clarify its policies.

Starbucks quickly reversed course after BuzzFeed News published an internal memo explaining that Black Lives Matter buttons were verboten because they violated dress code policies forbidding attire that advocates for political, religious or personal issues and could be used to amplify divisiveness. The coffee giant had been quick to avow its commitment to Black Lives Matter as protests erupted over Floyds death, and committed $1 million to racial equity organizations. After the BuzzFeed report, Starbucks said in a letter to employees it was producing 250,000 T-shirts with a graphic expressing support for the movement, and employees could wear their own until those arrived.

Company-issued merchandise gives companies some control over the matter.

McDonalds, which requires uniforms and provides plain masks for employees to wear, said it is making pins and bracelets available for employees who want to show support to end social injustice. The company had previously expressed solidarity with Black employees and promised to donate $1 million to the National Urban League and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in the wake of Floyds death.

But Faith Booker, a McDonalds employee in Lakeland, Fla., said she hasnt heard anything about these accessories. A co-worker was instructed to remove a Black Lives Matter mask a few weeks ago and no one has tried since, she said, but its important to her that the company support the wearing of such masks at work to amplify the cause.

I have five kids, two of whom are boys, and my sons lives matter, said Booker, 32, who is Black. I dont want them to go through everything that everyone is going through today.

Other retailers have stood by their prohibitions on employees displaying Black Lives Matter messaging.

Whole Foods says that in order to operate in a customer-focused environment, employees must comply with its longstanding dress code prohibiting clothing with visible slogans, messages, logos or advertising that are not company-related. It provides face masks to employees if theirs dont comply.

Whole Foods, which sent home two New Hampshire employees for wearing Black Lives Matter and I Cant Breathe masks, has seen protests in Massachusetts, Philadelphia and Seattle over the issue.

Workers organizing at Whole Foods in Cambridge, Mass., accused the Amazon-owned grocer of hypocrisy and performative, empty activism for refusing to allow employees to wear the masks while publicly declaring support for the movement and committing $10 million to relevant causes. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., tweeted last week that she supports a resolution at the Cambridge City Council to support the Whole Foods workers right to wear the masks.

Trader Joes has also been accused, by people identifying as employees on social media, of sending workers home for declining to remove Black Lives Matter masks or pins. A Twitter account called Crew for a Trader Joes Union posted a script for what employees should say if confronted, including asking to see the written policy and questioning the companys support for Black lives.

Trader Joes did not respond to a request for comment. Last month it issued a statement to the publication The North Star acknowledging that some employees are choosing to speak up against racial and social injustice in a number of ways.

We understand this is a time for us to use our voice, and we appreciate the desire to hear how we plan to take action, sooner rather than later, it said. Its also critical that we take the time and steps that bring about the most meaningful change. When we say were committed to listening, caring, acting and continuously improving, we mean it.

A central concern for employers is that allowing employees to wear Black Lives Matter apparel will provoke other employees to don All Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter or other potentially divisive slogans, Novak said. Employers have to decide whether they will take a stance against those viewpoints, she said.

I think most employers would allow Black Lives Matter masks but they fear what other employees might wear to disturb the workplace, Novak said. So by creating a neutral policy it eliminates people wearing masks that are clearly offensive.

For a smaller employer out of the limelight, a dress code prohibiting all forms of expression could be a safe bet. But companies in the public eye may not be able to stay neutral if they are accused of failing to support their Black employees, Novak said.

Supporting Black Lives Matter, but not All Lives Matter, attire could open an employer up to a discrimination claim. But attorneys doubt it would hold water, since the All Lives Matter message is not tied to a specific race in the way the Black Lives Matter movement is.

The basis of the alleged discrimination isnt based on a race, it is based on a message, said Joe Yastrow, an attorney with Chicago-based Laner Muchin who represents management.

Yastrow said his advice to clients would be to not stand in the way of employees who wish to wear Black Lives Matter paraphernalia at work.

Under the circumstances and given the volatility of the issue and the gravitas of the issue at this point in time, I dont think I would encourage an employer to take that issue on, Yastrow said.

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Black Lives Matter movement finds new urgency and allies because of COVID-19 – The Conversation CA

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The brutal killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin captured the public consciousness unlike few other events in American history. In the U.S. and around the world, protesters have taken to the streets outraged by the abhorrent murder of yet another defenceless Black man by police.

The question, however, is how this particular incident has galvanized so many people worldwide overwhelmingly young to protest for so long?

Certainly, police brutality directed toward Black people in the U.S. is not new. The chant and hashtag say their names brings attention to the brutal killings of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and many others, along with George Floyd.

Similarly, here in Canada, Black and Indigenous people have experienced significant brutality at the hands of the police. In recent weeks, the public has seen news of the deaths of Regis Korchinski-Paquet and Chantel Moore, and the arrest of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam.

Economic and political disadvantages experienced in the U.S. and Canada are not new. Economic disparities between Black and white families in the U.S. have been obvious for years.

As in many previous cases, the killing of George Floyd was caught on camera. The recording was striking, producing a visceral impression of a public lynching, but it was not unlike the recordings of Rodney King, Alton Sterling and others in sparking public outcry.

The difference this time around is the contemporaneous outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has contributed to making these protests more enduring and widespread. COVID-19 has exacerbated the problems of racial injustice, isolation, frustration and stagnation and caused higher unemployment, which provides the time to air these grievances. When coupled with mixed messages from elites, the spark lit a fire that continues to burn.

Right from the beginning, government officials gave contradictory messages. President Donald Trump told the public on Jan. 22 that the virus was totally under control and that he was not at all worried about it. A month later, on Feb. 26, he repeated this. By March 15, Trump changed his tune, admitting that the virus was indeed contagious and not under control. Still, he concluded on March 25 that all would be back to work as usual in several weeks. In contrast, governors across the country were declaring states of emergency.

The flip flop regarding the pandemic resulted in mixed messages and demonstrated a division among the elites. When political leaders are divided or provide mixed messages, the public has a variety of authorities to choose from and may ignore whatever semblance of rules are in place. From this, a state of anomie or normlessness can emerge.

COVID-19 policies and government directives have resulted in economic downturn. By May, 20.5 million Americans were unemployed, an increase of 14 million from February. Although the unemployment rate increased for all groups, it was highest among Black Americans and other racialized groups. Unemployment rates for Black men and women in May were 15.8 per cent and 17.2 per cent, respectively, while the national rate of unemployment for all groups was 13 per cent. The rate was even higher among people aged 16 to 24, standing at 25.3 per cent in May.

Unemployed Black people in Canada and the U.S. also faced greater financial challenges to supporting their families due to the pandemic than their white counterparts.

COVID-19 has amplified the ordinary inequality in unemployment, which increases dissatisfaction and inclination towards speaking out.

By the end of June, more than 10 million people had contracted COVID-19 worldwide and over 500,000 had died. The uncertainty, unemployment and confused government directives on business lockdowns and social distancing increased stress and anxiety.

For some, social distancing felt like house arrest. Frustrations were enhanced by uncertainty due to misinformation. The extent of misinformation was such that some started to believe conspiracies. In addition, the frustration of Black Americans was further increased because they are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and receive poor health care and treatment.

Government advice to shelter at home further increased frustrations and exposed economic inequalities. Black Americans, who are on average significantly less well off than their white counterparts, are more likely to live in crowded housing, work in essential services, have prior health conditions that increase mortality rates and rely on public transport. COVID-19 increased levels of frustration among the public in general, but Black Americans and other minorities have been hit hardest.

In such circumstances, people tend to live in a state of endless suspense, fearful about their health, uncertain of the truth, unable to know when it will end. These can all be drivers toward tangible action to affect change.

COVID-19 also has a curious effect in enabling protests. Even as health concerns over protests rose, many protesters attended with face masks, providing additional protection from the recognition and prosecution. The existence of CCTV cameras is a deterrence against protests, but masks offer some anonymity that may prevent legal consequences or illegal retribution. The pandemic helped increase participation of those who wished to be involved, but feared surveillance apparatuses.

But perhaps the greatest factor that allows participation of those with grievances is time. When people have discretionary time, they are more likely to participate in social movements to effect change. Prior to COVID-19, the cycle of work and life limited extra time for taking to the streets to demonstrate for a cause, particularly when a choice had to be made between protesting for a better tomorrow and earning a paycheck.

COVID-19 removed the need to make that decision. All countries experienced increased unemployment, some form of social distancing and lockdown. The consequent extra time provided opportunities for people to join the demonstrations en masse, ensuring that the spark which ignited the protest could last for a long time and grow worldwide.

Intensifying inequalities elevated dissatisfaction while grievances in the U.S. and elsewhere and the video of George Floyds death, reminiscent of a public lynching, provided the spark. However, what may have helped make the movement larger, enduring and international in scope were the lockdowns and the mass unemployment that came with them. And although the media has begun to pay less attention, the protesters continue to have the time and motivation to keep the flame burning.

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Two people were hurt by a car as a Black Lives Matter demonstration was ending in Indiana – CNN

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Witnesses reported to police that the incident started because an electric scooter had been left in the road. A red Toyota drove up to the scooter, and the male passenger got out and threw the scooter aside, according to a news release Tuesday from the Bloomington Police Department.

A 29-year-old woman stood in front of the car with her hands on the hood, but the car started to accelerate, causing the woman to go up onto the hood, police said. A man grabbed the car and clung to the driver's side as it sped off, police said.

In a short video posted on Twitter, a red vehicle can be seen speeding down a road with at least two people on it -- one holding onto the driver's side and another person on the hood.

Rodney Root, who captured video of the incident, said in an interview with CNN, "This was right after the Black Lives Matter protest had broken up. There was a man attempting to hold traffic with an electric scooter and the passenger of the car got out, slammed the scooter to the ground and got back in. ... A lady ran up to confront the car and the car struck her and sped off at full speed. I was so shocked I started chasing and stopped the video."

The two people stayed on the car until it quickly made a right turn, causing both of them to fall off, police said.

The 35-year-old man who had held onto the side suffered abrasions to his arms when he fell off, police said. The woman was knocked unconscious and suffered a laceration to her head, and was taken to a hospital, police said.

WRTV spoke to Geoff Stewart, the man who was holding onto the side of the car.

"A woman driving the vehicle came up to the stop and had started revving her engine toward us and we tried to stop her and let her know that the crowd is clearing up just wait a second. But, she and her passenger both wanted to go right away -- so, they started to push, they pushed into the woman that was with me and when she pushed again both of us went on the vehicle," Stewart said in an interview with WRTV.

Stewart continued, "I was just trying to block her vision so she would slow down. So I tried to pull myself as far in her way to kind of obstruct her view. She drove through red lights and made her turn up here that threw both of us off the car."

Police said they are still looking for the car and trying to determine the identities of the two people who were inside.

CNN's Rebekah Riess and Amanda Jackson contributed to this report.

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Room for more fiscal support in India in near term given severity of economic situation: IMF – Economic Times

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Washington: A top IMF official has said that there is room for more fiscal support in India in the near term, particularly for vulnerable households and SMEs, given the severity of the country's economic situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vitor Gaspar, Director of the International Monetary Fund's Fiscal Affairs Department, told that a complete and successful implementation of the existing support measures (in particular, food provision to households) is of paramount importance.

"Given the severity of the economic situation, in the near-term there is room for more fiscal support, particularly for vulnerable households and SMEs (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises)," he said.

Over the medium-term, India will continue to have a very limited fiscal space, and a credible and well-communicated consolidation plan will be urgently needed once the coronavirus pandemic subsides, Gasper said.

The economic impact of the COVID-19 in India has been substantial and broad-based, he said, adding that high frequency indicators point to a sharp decline in economic activity, as reflected in the industrial production, business sentiment (in the purchasing managers index), vehicle sales and trade.

In the June World Economic Outlook (WEO), growth in fiscal year 20/21 was revised down to -4.5 per cent, he said.

The downward revision compared with the April WEO was driven primarily by the continued rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in India.

"This led the International Monetary Fund to make specific two adjustments. First, the assumed length of the partial lockdown was extended somewhat. Second, and more important, we made more conservative assumptions about the speed of recovery given that the health crisis has not yet been contained," Gasper said in response to a question.

He said that the near-term growth outlook in India continues to be clouded by the global and domestic slowdown and uncertainties relating to the evolution of the coronavirus pandemic.

According to the senior IMF official, India's general government fiscal deficit is projected to reach 12.1 per cent of the GDP in fiscal year 20/21, primarily due to weak tax revenues, as well as a denominator effect associated with the negative projected nominal GDP growth -- as with all other macro variables, estimates are highly uncertain.

"Consistent with this, and the deterioration in economic activity, India's public debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to reach about 84 per cent this fiscal year," Gasper added.

According to Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center, the contagion has infected over 12 million people and killed more than 554,000 across the world.

The US is the worst affected country with over 3.1 million cases and more than 1,33,000 deaths. India's COVID-19 caseload stands at 7,93,802 with 21,604 deaths.

The COVID-19, which originated in China's Wuhan city in December last year, has also battered the world economy with the International Monetary Fund saying that the global economy is bound to suffer a "severe recession".

Scientists are racing against time to find a vaccine or medicine for its treatment.

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Govt must rescue and revive mining sector to boost economic recovery – The Financial Express

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The mining sector is a core driver of a nations economic development. The sector is a significant contributor to GDP, a major source of employment, and a catalyst of growth in other vital industries (such as power, steel, cement, etc.) that are, in turn, critical for overall economic development. As aptly stated in the National Mineral Policy, 2019 (NMP): Minerals are a valuable natural resource being the vital raw material for the core sectors of the economy. Exploration, extraction and management of minerals have to be guided by national goals and perspectives, to be integrated into the overall strategy of the countrys economic development. Endeavour shall be to promote domestic industry, reduce import dependency, and feed into Make in India initiative.

India is richly endowed with metallic and non-metallic mineral resources the country produces as many as 95 minerals, which includes 4 fuel, 10 metallic, 23 non-metallic, 3 atomic and 55 minor minerals. Considering this abundance of minerals in India, the mining sector has huge economic potential. However, this potential is yet to be fully realised.

Reform to Rebound

India, like much of the world, has been left reeling as a result of the black swan impact of COVID-19.Ensuring economic rebound is now an issue of high priority. The mining sector has the potential to play a crucial role in making this aspiration a reality both in terms of its own economic output as well as in responding to the demands of other allied/ dependent industries. Additionally, the sector has the capacity to create over 5 crore jobs directly and indirectly which will be vital given the widescale unemployment that has been brought about by the current crisis. However, for the sector to do so efficaciously, there is a need to address the clear and present fallout of the pandemic, as well as the various issues that have hampered and hamstrung its growth.

This article proposes measures to suitably address identified challenges unique to the mining industry, both in general and as a result of the present crisis. In doing so, the article builds on the reform initiatives outlined in the NMP, viz., incentivising exploration through seamless transmission to mining, pre-identification of no-go areas, simpler and time-bound procedures for granting permits, harmonising royalty rates with international standards, and assuring security of tenure.

Immediate Relief Measures

At the outset, in order to grant relief from the plunging prices of minerals and slumping demand, it should be considered to offer rebates or reductions in royalty payments and contributions to the District Mineral Fund and National Mineral Exploration Trust. Another urgent relief measure to be considered is waiving the GST compensation cess on coking-coal for power intensive industries such as aluminium and streel.

Addressing Systemic Issues

New Exploration Framework

Exploration is an expensive and high-risk proposition with an extremely low success rate. The currentdispensation for exploration contemplates a non-exclusive reconnaissance permit, and a compositelicence (i.e., a prospecting licence cum mining lease). However, the present dispensation leaves a lot to be desired.

For starters, the non-exclusivity of the reconnaissance permit and the lack of in-built transition to mineral exploitation make the concession unattractive to the industry. With respect to composite licences, since it is the State Government that is responsible for notifying mineral blocks for auction, there is often undue delay in initiation of auctions, and the very real risk of blocks being considered sub-optimal by bidders. Another challenge is that of the mineral auction process being completed, only for environmental clearances to be refused this results in much time, effort and investment being wastefully expended.

In order to address these issues, it may be considered for the Central Government and State Governments to work together to develop a mineral exploration atlas that divides the geography of India into grids. Based on the mineral atlas, applicants should be permitted to freely carve out an areaand seek a composite license in respect of the same. Upon receipt of an application, the State Government should put up for auction the area so carved out by the applicant. The applicant may be given an incentive in the auction process (e.g., a right to match). The grant of the concession may be subject to checks in the form of periodic relinquishment and minimum investment requirements. This approach would be in line with the Open Acreage Licensing Policy currently in vogue in the Oil & Gas industry.

As an immediate measure, the Central Government should hasten the issuance of rules laying down requisite bidding parameters necessary to operationalise the newly introduced Section 10C of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (whereby holders of non-exclusive reconnaissance permits for deep-seated minerals (i.e., minerals which occur at a depth of more than300 meters, with poor surface manifestations) may be granted composite licences or mining leases).

Simplifying Approvals Framework

Presently, developers may expend considerable time and effort on a mineral block, only for environmental clearances to be subsequently denied. In this regard, the atlas described above should set out predefined no-go areas where reconnaissance, prospecting or mining operations cannot be undertaken. Such areas may be identified based on the presence of reserve forests, sensitive eco-zones, coastal areas, defence land, et al.

Additionally, there are currently multiple permits that have to be variously obtained under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981,and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (and the rules and notifications issued thereunder). Thiscreates multiple overlapping applications processes, despite mostly involving the same grantingauthority, i.e., the respective pollution control board.

In this regard, taking cue from this Governments earlier successful attempts to consolidate and streamline laws (e.g., labour, bankruptcy, etc.), the legislations and executive rules relating to environmental protection should be consolidated in a comprehensive code. In doing so, care should also be taken to restructure and rationalize the approvals process in a manner that avoids overlap and repetition, particularly when the granting authority is one and the same.

Rationalising Royalty

Indias rates of royalty are amongst the highest in the world. This royalty plays a substantial part in driving up costs of production as well as the cost of end-use products produced from the mineral. The high incidence of royalties coupled with the flat structure of royalty discourages investment in mineral processing and value addition, which, in turn, impedes uptake of new technologies which may enhance sustainability and economic growth. Further, there are presently 60 different royalty rates for 55 minerals with varied bases, making Indias royalty regime amongst the worlds most cumbersome.

The rates of royalty should be rationalised by way of benchmarking the same with other mining jurisdictions, and ensuring appropriate incentives for efficiency, economical use of the resources, good performance and optimum investments. In particular, the constituent components of the base value on which royalty is charged should be reconsidered to avoid a situation of a royalty on royalty. Further, to encourage competition amongst the states to attract investments, State Governments should be allowed to offer concessional rates of royalty similar to the practice in Australia and Canada.

Tenure of Leases

Currently, the law prescribes a fixed tenure of mining concessions that is unrelated to the actual mineral potential and realisable ore in a block. Such prescribed tenure of leases causes manifold problems. Firstly, it leads to closure of mine prior to complete exhaustion of mineral resources, which runs contrary to the objective of mineral development and conservation. Secondly, reauctioning the block to a new lessee requires existing lessee to remove all the equipment thereby allowing the former to invest anew in requisite equipment/labour. This is time consuming and inefficient.

In order to avoid the above stated issues, the tenure of all the mining leases should be linked to exhaustion or depletion of minerals to such an extent that it is no longer economical to work the mineral. For existing leases, a similar allowance may be made subject to prescribed conditions, including payment of additional dues by the lessee over and above the existing royalties.

The Road Ahead

The world presently faces an unprecedented economic challenge, and it is incumbent on governments to respond responsibly and demonstrably. To this end, policy makers and industry players should work together and put in concerted efforts to revive, rescue and rebuild the mining sector, thus aiding the countrys overall economic recovery.

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Is nature conservation, a drain or a net contributor to global economy? Experts weigh in – Philippine Information Agency

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The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, with the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and the National Geographic Societys Campaign for Nature, organised a webinarfor the officials and representatives of the ASEAN Member States. (Screengrabbed from ACB)

LAGUNA, July 10 -- Carving out 30 percent of the Earths surface for protection can be the wisest economic decision that the world will ever make as the nature sector drives the global economy, experts said.

The High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, with the National Geographic Societys Campaign for Nature and the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), recently organised a webinar titled Making the case for protecting at least 30% of the planet by 2030: the biodiversity, climate, and economics of 30by30,with officials and representatives of the ASEAN Member States in attendance.

Among the webinars resource persons wereCosta Rica Minister of Environment and Energy Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, National Geographic Society Explorer in Residence Dr. Enric Sala, Campaign for Nature Director Brian ODonnell, Professor Zakri Abdul Hamid,founding chair of theIntergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)andco-chair the Secretariat of Malaysia's Global Science and Innovation Advisory Council, and ACB Executive Director Theresa Mundita Lim.

ODonnellin his presentation gave a preview of the groundbreaking global report, which lays out the economic costs and benefits of protecting 30 per cent of the planet by 2030. The report on the comprehensive study led by Anthony Waldron of Oxford University and 100 other experts, was published on 8 July 2020.

The zero draft of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, which was released in January 2020, calls for the protection of 30 percent of the Earth surface in 10 years, or touted as 30by30.

Most people think that protected areas are going to be a drain on the global economy. But this report showed that the nature sector is, in fact, a net contributor, not a drain, ODonnell said.

The tourism sector, which includes nature-based tourism, is one of the drivers of global economic growth, outweighing the impacts of other sectors, such as agriculture, timber, or fisheries.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism was growing at 4 to 6 per cent annually, while agriculture and timber industries have been growing by less than 1 per cent and the fisheries sector posting negative growth,ODonnellexplained.

Apart from these economic benefits, 30by30 also provides nonmonetary benefits, such as climate change mitigation, flood protection, clean water, and soil conservation.

ODonnell said according to the global report, which ran different scenarios of biodiversity conservation for terrestrial and marine areas, the financial and economic benefits of protecting 30 per cent of the planet exceed its costs by a factor of 5 to 1. This means that for every dollar cost of nature conservation, the economic benefit is equivalent to five USD.

To meet the proposed target of protection, USD 140 billion globally every year should be set aside.

Small fraction of global GDP

Minister Rodriguez did a quick math and pointed out that while the figures sounded like a huge sum of money, the amount is a mere 0.16 percent of the Global Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the combinedgross nationalincome of all the countries in theworld.

There is no excuse for us not to mobilise resources to be able to achieve our goal in the next 10 years, said Rodriguez, who has been selected as the next CEO and Chair of theGlobal Environment Facility.

The governments of Costa Rica and France are leading theHigh Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, a grouping of nations pushing for the proposed 30by30 global target.

Rodriguez spoke about how Costa Rica doubled the size of its forest cover and at the same time tripled its economic growth in 30 years.

I come from a country that has systematically invested in policy development, institutional solutions that balance nature conservation, human wellbeing, and economic development, he said, emphasizing the short window of opportunity to address the biodiversity collapse.

Rodriguez underlined the correlation between establishing ecotourism protected areas and efforts to restore degraded landscapes, and the growth of the countrys economy and income per capita.

In Costa Ricas case, 2.5 million tourists visit the country every year and spend around 3.5 billion USD in total, according to Rodriguez.

Effective management

Sala, meanwhile, stressed the importance of effectively managing protected areas, saying only five per cent of the worlds terrestrial protected areas and one per cent of the marine protected areas are considered to be effectively managed.

When protected areas have higher budget and number of personnel, and active and effective management, they not only restore biodiversity effectively, they provide benefits including jobs for local people through tourism, fisheries; they bring in more economic revenues, Sala said.

In her opening remarks, Lim said the onlinediscussion on the science and rationale behind the proposed target will help the ASEAN region determine its own contributions to the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework and define its priority actions to ensure the agreed targets are met.

Lim stressed that setting aside protected areas still remains as one of the most effective ways to tackle biodiversity decline.

Although we are crafting the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, we are not reinventing the wheel. The ASEAN Member States, all of which are parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, have shown considerable commitment to achieving the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, particularly Target 11, whichcalls for the protection of at least 17 percentof terrestrial and 10per cent of marine areas by 2020, Lim said.

Professor Zakri, on the other hand, noted some of the challenges of biodiversity conservation in the ASEAN region, such as poaching, lack of conservation staff, the need for coordinated efforts in transboundary protected areas, and funding for conservation programmes.

The post-2020 global biodiversity framework will be adopted bytheConference of the Parties to the CBD in its 15thmeeting, which was originallyscheduled to take place in October this year, in Kunming, China.

The 15th meeting is tentatively expected to take place during the second quarter of 2021, according to the announcement of the CBD Secretariat. (ACB)

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Business for South Africa (B4SA) released an economic recovery strategy paper on July 10 that includes a list of 12 priority initiatives, many infrastructure-related, which the formation argues could bolster gross domestic product (GDP) by R1-trillion, create up to 1.5-million jobs and increase yearly tax revenues by R100-billion in the coming three years.

It also called for the establishment of a Joint Reconstruction Task Team to coordinate the implementation of the recovery plan, which would require public and private funding of R3.4-trillion over the coming three years.

The paper follows hot on the heels of the recent Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa at which President Cyril Ramaphosa argued that infrastructure should be the flywheel of the countrys economic recovery from Covid-19.

It also coincides with the release of a discussion document published by the African National Congress economic transformation committee, which asserts that mobilising society around an infrastructure-led recovery should be the first pillar of a new policy framework introduced to address the economic damage associated with the pandemic.

B4SA, which was established in response to Covid-19, said its paper had the support of a number of business associations, including the Association for Savings and Investments South Africa, the Black Business Council (BBC), the Banking Association of South Africa, Business Unity South Africa (Busa), Business Leadership South Africa and Minerals Council South Africa.

In fact, Busa president Sipho Pityana described the paper as the first-ever unambiguously united response by organised business to any issue, while BBC president Sandile Zungu labelled the intervention a demonstration of business commitment to being a reliable social partner.

Titled A New Inclusive Economic Future for South Africa: Delivering an Accelerated Economic Recovery Strategy, the document includes 12 initiatives, each comprising several specific projects, that mostly overlap with the 18 Strategic Integrated Projects that the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Committee has been prioritising in recent years.

Pityana acknowledged that the proposals contained in the document were not new.

He stressed, however, that the projects and reforms outlined remained fundamental to placing South Africa on a new growth trajectory and noted that they had also not yet been implemented as envisaged.

For instance, B4SA said that projects and initiatives to ensure affordable and secure electricity supply should be prioritised along with efforts to fast-track green-economy investments through an acceleration of the deployment of renewable energy and the launch of a green stimulus and national green funding strategy.

It also wanted Eskoms operating and capital structures to be addressed and the Integrated Resource Plan 2019 (IRP 2019) updated to include revised gas-to-power targets. The IRP 2019 currently allocates 3000 MW to gas until 2030.

The other ten projects and initiatives identified, included:

A recurring conclusion across most sectors is that infrastructure is a key enabler which must be addressed with urgency if businesses are to deliver inclusive growth, B4SA argued, adding that a constructive and effective policy framework was also required to support and sustain growth.

B4SAs Martin Kingston said the funding required to implement the plan would be split between the public sector (R2.4-trillion) and the private sector (R1-trillion) and could only be raised if South Africa presented a coherent and compelling case to domestic and international investors.

Given the structure and size of South Africas financial markets, this level of funding need cannot be met by domestic sources, nor is it possible for the South African Reserve Bank to address the shortfall in a responsible and sustainable manner through monetary measures. Increased foreign capital will therefore be required, which South Africa will have to compete for, Kingston said.

FORK IN THE ROAD

Key constraints to accessing the estimated $12-trillion in pandemic-related support available globally was South Africas weak growth, its worsening fiscal position and recent downgrades by the credit rating agencies.

B4SA warned that the Covid-19 pandemic was likely to result in South Africas GDP declining by between 8% and 10% in 2020, as well as a sharp increase in the 2020/21 fiscal deficit to about 13.3%.

In the absence of growth-enhancing structural reforms, budget deficits are expected to remain high and government debt is expected to exceed 100% of GDP in 2023 (versus 26% in 2008), as annual Budget deficits remain above 13% of GDP.

The paper urges government to pursue a zero-based reconstruction Budget and for Finance Minister Tito Mboweni to provide visibility of such a budgetary response when presenting his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement in October.

The Covid-19 economic shock, B4SA asserts, presents an opportunity to reimagine South Africas future, and has placed South Africa at a fork in the road and actions taken in response to the crisis will determine whether the country follows a low road or a high road.

Should it take the low road, the gains made since 1994 would be lost, while the high road to reposition the economy to grow at a yearly rate of about 5% would help reduce unemployment, inequality and poverty.

The immediate imperative is to kick-start inclusive economic growth by restoring confidence, attracting investment, and implementing projects which will lead to near-term employment gains, and which then support inclusive growth over the medium and long-term, the paper asserts.

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Professor Toby Peters of the Centre for Sustainable Cooling, in conjunction with shecco, is refining the definition of Clean Cooling, and developing a process for auditing whether cooling projects fulfill the definition.

Over the past five years, three global agreementsof immense importance to the future of humanity have been enacted: the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Agreement on climate change, and the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on HFC reduction.

The SDGs, born at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro in 2012, encompass 17 urgent environmental, political and economic challenges around the world. They were adopted by world leaders in September 2015 at the UN Sustainable Development Summit 2015 in New York City, and went into force in January 2016.

Around that time (December 2015), the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 21) was held in Paris, where 196 governments negotiated and drafted the Paris Agreement on climate change; it was signed the following April in New York City, and has been ratified by 189 governments as of June 2020. Its objective: keeping the rise in global temperatures since the industrial revolution well under 2C (3.6F), preferably no greater than 1.5C (2.7F).

To support the goals of the Paris Agreement, the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol was enacted on October 15, 2016, by 198 governments (including the European Union) in Kigali, Rwanda; it took effect on January 1, 2019. The Amendment calls for the phase down of the production and use of HFCs, which are potent greenhouse gases, by developed and developing countries, targeting a roughly 85% reduction compared to baselines by 2047.

While these three global treaties all aim to dramatically improve the environmental, economic and social health of the world during the 21st century, they each go about it in different ways. But there is one, often overlooked, area of overlap that is essential to the realization of all three: cooling or, to be more precise, Clean Cooling.

Clean Cooling sits at the intersection of Paris, Kigali and the SDGs, said Toby Peters, Professor in Cold Economy at the University of Birmingham, U.K., and Co-Director of the Birmingham-based Centre for Sustainable Cooling, who first defined the concept several years ago. He has written extensively about it, including a study called A Cool World: Defining the Energy Conundrum of Cooling for All. (See Meeting the Demand for Cooling in a Warming World, Accelerate Magazine, July-August 2019.)

Clean Cooling, Peters explained, is the link that shows how the three treaties are not separate entities but are in fact interrelated; moreover, it is the linchpin that enables you to deliver all three simultaneously, that is, meeting basic societal needs while protecting the environment, he said.

The criteria for the Global Cooling Prize are fully aligned with the intent of the Clean Cooling definition-Iain Campbell, Rocky Mountain Institute

Clean Cooling, which dramatically raises the bar on current norms, is Peters call to arms. If were going to hit our targets, we have to challenge the world to be more aggressive, he said.

The implementation of Clean Cooling would not only help countries achieve the goals of the three major treaties, but in so doing would also deliver what Peters calls Cooling for All. Over a billion people now lack adequate access to cooling for food, health and physical well-being, according to Sustainable Energy for All Chilling Prospects reports. Moreover, unchecked warming will result by 2070 in 1-3 billion people being exposed to mean annual temperatures warmer than nearly anywhere today, said a study, Future of the human climate niche, published in May in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

The concept of Clean Cooling as a gold standard for sustainable cooling is currently being refined by Peters and colleagues in concert with shecco, publisher of Accelerate and in discussion with external experts. Its current definition can be found at https://bit.ly/2WQs39D. Peters expects the definition to evolve over time as cooling solutions and strategies improve.

He stressed that Clean Cooling is an attempt to get beyond nebulous terms like sustain-able cooling. I see technologies using refrigerants with a 1,900 GWP, or transport refrigeration running on diesel, called sustainable; they might offer incremental improvements, but they are not sustainable, he said.

Peters and shecco are also, over the course of 2020, leading a collaborative project to develop a standard Clean Cooling process in effect, a series of questions by which cooling projects can be audited. This process could be employed by a variety of stakeholders, including end users, planners, banks, and governments. They will welcome industry feedback on the definition and standards that are developed.

Iain Campbell, Senior Fellow at the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), which developed the Global Cooling Prize, said he agrees that there is a need for a clearer definition of sustainable cooling that reflects both long-term aspiration while still being in reach, and is a definition that can be applied with rigor and transparency. The criteria for the Global Cooling Prize are fully aligned with the intent of the Clean Cooling definition, he added.

Among the organizations seeking to facilitate the use of efficient cooling in developing countries is the Swiss group BASE (Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy), which is helping companies offer the cooling-as-a-service (CaaS) financing model. Thomas Motmans, Sustainable Energy Finance Specialist for BASE, sees Clean Cooling as aligning with CaaS and other financial instruments.

A standard for clean cooling resulting from an auditable and certifiable process will be a valuable tool to support financial instruments, as it will support investors building portfolios of sustainable projects to better understand what they are investing in, said Motmans.

The concept of Clean Cooling as a gold standard for sustainable cooling is currently being refined by Peters and colleagues in concert with shecco, publisher of Accelerate and in discussion with external experts. Its current definition can be found at https://bit.ly/2WQs39D. Peters expects the definition to evolve over time as cooling solutions and strategies improve.

He stressed that Clean Cooling is an attempt to get beyond nebulous terms like sustain-able cooling. I see technologies using refrigerants with a 1,900 GWP, or transport refrigeration running on diesel, called sustainable; they might offer incremental improvements, but they are not sustainable, he said.

Peters and shecco are also, over the course of 2020, leading a collaborative project to develop a standard Clean Cooling process in effect, a series of questions by which cooling projects can be audited. This process could be employed by a variety of stakeholders, including end users, planners, banks, and governments. They will welcome industry feedback on the definition and standards that are developed.

Iain Campbell, Senior Fellow at the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), which developed the Global Cooling Prize, said he agrees that there is a need for a clearer definition of sustainable cooling that reflects both long-term aspiration while still being in reach, and is a definition that can be applied with rigor and transparency. The criteria for the Global Cooling Prize are fully aligned with the intent of the Clean Cooling definition, he added.

Among the organizations seeking to facilitate the use of efficient cooling in developing countries is the Swiss group BASE (Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy), which is helping companies offer the cooling-as-a-service (CaaS) financing model. Thomas Motmans, Sustainable Energy Finance Specialist for BASE, sees Clean Cooling as aligning with CaaS and other financial instruments.

A standard for clean cooling resulting from an auditable and certifiable process will be a valuable tool to support financial instruments, as it will support investors building portfolios of sustainable projects to better understand what they are investing in, said Motmans.

In simple terms, we need a step-change intervention to reduce the energy consumption of cooling by 70% by 2050.-Toby Peters, University of Birmingham

The size of the challenge

If Clean Cooling has an ambitious agenda, it is because the scale of the challenge achieving all three global treaties is so immense, noted Peters. The numbers tell the story.

To begin with, the warming world is adding an estimated 13 to 19 cooling appliances per second, and we could see more than 9.5 billion in use by 2050, up from approximately 3.6 billion today, Peters said. But in order to deliver access to cooling for all who need it, this number could be closer to 14 billion appliances without step-change intervention in how we deliver cooling, he said.

With all of those appliances, and meeting the cooling needs of all implied by the 17 SDGs, cooling by itself, without intervention, could account for 17-18Gt CO2e emissions per year at a time when many are targeting net zero. An acceptable cooling number to hit climate targets might be 2Gt, which wont be possible unless we massively change how we do cooling, Peters said, Thats the size of the problem.

In terms of energy consumption, delivering cooling for all, while meeting the new demand for air conditioning in developing countries, could rack up an estimated 19,500tWh (terawatt hours) of energy annually by 2050 without mitigation measures, Peters said. However, under the Paris agreement goal of preventing global warming from exceeding 2C, no more than 6,300tWh or cooling would be acceptable, according to data provided by the International Energy Agency (IEA). (Relying on renewables is not the answer because cooling for all could consume 63%-104% of the total renewable energy generation projections for 2050, Peters added.)

How then to get from 19,500 tWh to 6,300tWh? Peters believes it can only happen through a firm global commitment to Clean Cooling. In simple terms, we need a step-change intervention to reduce the energy consumption of cooling by 70% by 2050, he said, It requires us to radically rethink cooling.

Achieving the 2050 goal in reality requires integrated solutions that meet the targets between 2030 and 2040, given the 10-12 year lifespan of cooling equipment, Peters said. To that end, a room air conditioner that is five times more efficient than conventional models is on the horizon as a result of the Global Cooling Prize, organized by a global coalition led by the Government of India and RMI. Eight finalists who have developed highly efficient AC systems will compete for a US$1 million prize, which will be announced in March 2021.

But Peters, who is a judge for the Global Cooling Prize, stressed the need for countries to recognize what can be achieved and adopt regulations so that affordable AC units consuming 80% less energy become standard by 2030.

A Cooling Mosaic

Efficient equipment alone will not be enough to deliver Paris and the other global accords, Peters said. That requires Clean Cooling.

Clean Cooling, as it pertains to air conditioning and refrigeration, in both stationary and mobile applications, encompasses a wide array of elements akin to a mosaic that gives form to many pieces.

In its essence, Clean Cooling is resilient cooling for all who need it, without environmental damage and climate impact and with the optimal use of natural and thermal resources throughout the lifespan of the cooling system, Peters said.

But Clean Cooling starts with a quantitative assessment and understanding of the need for cooling, he said. For end users of cooling, it means changing the question from How much electricity do I need? to Have I thought about what cooling service I need? he added. This means considering not only the total cooling load, but also the steps that have been taken to minimize the load, and the available energy resources, before the equipment is even installed. Peters calls this thinking thermally not about how much electricity is needed, but how much cooling.

So it is not enough to install an energy-efficient air conditioning system in a building to achieve Clean Cooling, explained Peters. The building itself needs to be designed to reduce the cooling demand via steps like white roofs, shading and natural ventilation to mitigate the need for mechanical cooling. In addition, such a building would seek to instill behavioral or system changes to maintain a reasonably comfortable temperature of, say, 24C-26C (75F-79F) while minimizing room humidity. A computer center would need to leverage free cooling during lower ambient temperature periods. A supermarket would need to have doors on all of its coolers, and reclaim the coolers waste heat to make hot water.

And then the equipment itself has to be accessible, affordable, financially sustainable, flexible, scalable, targeted, safe and reliable, according to the model definition.

Clean Cooling does not stop at installation. It continues with a committed maintenance program something often neglected today to ensure that equipment keeps up peak efficiency, and includes the latest digital monitoring and control systems. It is estimated that upwards of 25% of AC emissions could be cut today via optimization, monitoring and maintenance. But for that to happen, it will be essential to train a sufficient number of technicians to work with natural refrigerants in the latest AC and refrigeration systems.

In addition to offering best-in-class efficiency, Clean Cooling equipment uses refrigerants that have little to no global warming potential (GWP) or wider environmental impacts. That means natural refrigerants (CO2, hydrocarbons, ammonia, water and air) are a fundamental part of Clean Cooling, except in rare and urgent instances where they are not available or cant be supported by technicians. Over time, as natural refrigeration becomes more mainstream globally, the exception will be dropped.

Clean Cooling also applies to mobile air conditioning (MAC). Like stationary AC, MAC will experience increasing demand as global temperatures rise, to the point where up to 24%-26% of the electrical demand in an electrically powered vehicle used in hot, humid climates could be for cooling by 2050, said Peters. (It is now about 3%-7% of a vehicles fuel consumption.) To reduce demand, cars will likely need to be designed with better insulation, along with having more efficient MAC systems, he noted.

Most car manufacturers have switched to R1234yf refrigerant (an HFO), though some, like Daimler, are starting to employ CO2 as the refrigerant.

As with climate change mitigation, natural resource conservation is a byproduct of Clean Cooling. By using cooling to prevent food loss, farmers are able to conserve massive amounts of natural resources like water and land, Peters noted. The efficient use of natural resources in equipment is another mark of Clean Cooling. To that end, it may be better to use ice rather than lithium batteries for cooling energy storage, Peters said.

Clean Cooling is not done inside a social vacuum; it takes into account the basic human needs for food, health and comfort. So, if you are building a factory, alongside mitigating cooling demand, you check that the staff will be kept safe and productive, said Peters. In an agricultural setting, Clean Cooling specifically must include cold chains for food and medical needs to meet both SDG and climate targets. This means integrated, seamless and resilient networks of interconnected refrigerated and temperature controlled storage, aggregation, distribution and process points, and transport modes.

Renewables and Other Energy Sources

Energy management is a critical feature of Clean Cooling.

Importantly, energy for Clean Cooling does not need to come from electricity, stressed Peters. It can also be run on low-grade waste energy (absorption chillers), trigeneration (power, heat, cold) or other thermal energy (including. solar). Waste cold from liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification can be used, while geothermal energy, bodies of water and sky cooling can effectively provide free energy for cooling. In hot dry climates, water evaporation is commonly employed for cooling. Likewise, energy can be efficiently and cost-effectively stored in phase-change materials, like ice or even tanks of water, not just batteries.

Indeed, these alternatives will be increasingly required given that cooling (thermal services) is one of the fastest-growing energy sectors, observed Peters. That needs to be recognized, he added, as the global transition to renewables is implemented, and the energy system is designed for a variety of needs, including new services, e-vehicles and e-logistics, intermittent generation, flexible loads, peak energy demands, and multiple energy resources requiring different operating conditions.

Thus, Clean Cooling is cognizant of how communities use cooling, such as when peak demand takes place; it endeavors to alleviate the burden that peak demand places on the power grid (including variable renewable energy generation) by switching to thermal storage, such as blocks of ice created when demand is low. In many hotter climates, a significant percentage of peak electricity demand is to drive ACs, noted Peters.

Meeting the challenge of cooling and the transition to renewables simultaneously needs integrated approaches using bundles of technologies that leverage all energy resources, including untapped synergies between thermal sources and sinks, said Peters. It will also mean delivering added value from system optimization, allowing new economic values to be captured, and ensuring resilience and optimized energy management across the transport and built-environment.

In effect, Clean Cooling calls for holistic thinking that includes, not solely the technological domain, but also energy sources, energy storage, manufacturing strategies, social, ecological and economic considerations, governance, policy, finance, business, education and training, he said. For Peters, this will preclude sub-optimal solutions due to adopting a siloed business-unit perspective and a lack of understanding of local needs and requirements.

In short, he said, Clean Cooling calls for a systematic approach to cooling along a value chain with the following elements: planning, making, storing, moving, using, managing and financing cold. He sees this as part of an interconnected cold eco-system designed for circularity.

Who Uses Clean Cooling?

Peters foresees Clean Cooling standards being used by a variety of stakeholders, including end users, banks, and governments.

The UN is already asking governments to develop National Cooling Action Plans (NCAP) that meet the needs of communities and contribute to a countrys Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris agreement. However, Peters believes that many NCAPs are failing to assess a countrys total cooling needs. If you dont know how much cooling is needed to meet your goals feed your population, deliver vaccines, keep people safe and productive then how can you have a robust plan? he asked.

To assist countries in determining their cooling demand, Edinburgh, U.K.-based Heriot-Watt University, where Peters is a Senior Research Fellow in Transformational Innovation for Sustainability, has recently released a cooling needs assessment tool, he said.

In order to fulfill Clean Coolings vision of a world with cooling for all, banks and other institutions will need to employ creative solutions, such as CaaS, a pay-as-you-go servitization model that eliminates onerous first costs for the end user. Such a model could be especially helpful to farmers in developing countries with cold-chain equipment, and also help city dwellers pay for more efficient AC units, noted Peters. District cooling is another scheme that could distribute cooling more economically.

Motmans of BASE said his organization would see a strong value in using a Clean Cooling standard to evaluate CaaS projects. Setting clear standards would motivate cooling users and investors alike to seek clean cooling certified CaaS providers, and would motivate the latter to innovate to reach such a standard, he said.

The CaaS model, added Motmans, incentivizes technology providers to implement Clean Cooling strategies, such as passive cooling, to minimize cooling demand prior to installing the cooling system, and preventive maintenance in order to maximize operating efficiency. With CaaS, the technology provider has the incentive to implement those strategies that will reduce the life-cycle cost of the plant, because these will reduce the costs to deliver the cooling service to the customer, he said.

To jumpstart Clean Cooling in India, several projects are underway. For example, a Centre of Excellence (COE) in the form of a pack house that will showcase modern refrigeration technologies is being developed in Haryana state, India, to improve and integrate the local cold chain and help reduce food loss. The COE project has broad support and is being undertaken by a part-nership of the AgriTech Sector Team in the U.K. Department for International Trade, the British High Commission India, as well as the Haryana State Government.

In addition, researchers from the University of Birmingham and Heriot-Watt University have launched a project in India with Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation and the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) to help try to engineer an efficient clean cooling COVID-19 vaccine-logistics mechanism.

Banks could employ Clean Cooling standards to force loan applicants to pare the cooling cost of a project. For a building loan, the first question is, have you mitigated the cooling demand? said Peters. Dont get me to fund an air-conditioning system until its the smallest size because you designed the building properly. Then, can you confirm that the AC is at the highest efficiency and the refrigerant is natural? If not, then its back to the drawing board.

The Washington, D.C. (U.S.)-based World Bank, which provides loans and grants to the governments of poorer countries, has embraced the concept of Clean Cooling. Last year, the World Bank announced the Efficient Clean Cooling Programme designed to accelerate the uptake of sustainable cooling solutions (air conditioning, refrigeration and cold chain) in developing countries. Led by the World Banks Energy Sector Management Assistance (ESMAP) and the World Banks Climate Change Group, the program received a $3 million grant from the Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program (K-CEP) to ensure that efficient, clean cooling is included in investment projects and to mobilize further financing.

The bank also last year announced that it was developing a roadmap that will help it look at projects at a system level, considering all of the energy and thermal elements.

In promoting Clean Cooling as an aspirational standard for the world, Peters is trying to orchestrate a shift in the way people generally perceive energy. Instead of simply equating energy loads with electricity, they should understand that energy also includes cooling (thermal energy), he believes.

When we talk about energy, people think electricity and dont realize that in many countries the biggest growth in energy demand is cooling loads, he explained. We need to start thinking thermally. That is the challenge.

This article appeared in issue #110 of Accelerate Magazine.

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Nutraceutical Packaging Market: Global Industry Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

A recent market study published by FMI, on the nutraceutical packaging market includes global industry analysis 2014-2018 & forecast 2019-2029, and offers a comprehensive assessment of the most important market dynamics. After conducting thorough research on the historical, as well as current growth parameters of the nutraceutical packaging market, the growth prospects of the market are obtained with maximum precision.

NUTRACEUTICAL PACKAGING MARKET TAXONOMY

The global nutraceutical packaging market is segmented in detail to cover every aspect of the market and present complete market intelligence to the reader.

By Packaging Type

Blister

Bottles & Jars

Bags & Pouches

Stick Packs

Boxes & Cartons

Containers

Sprays

VSP & MAP

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By Product Form

Tablets & Capsules

Powders & Granules

Liquid

Solid

By Product Type

Dietary Supplement

Functional Food

Functional Beverages

By Material

Glass

Paperboard

Plastic

Aluminum

By Ingredient

Vitamins

Minerals

Prebiotics

Probiotics

Amino Acids

Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Others

Region

North America

Latin America

Europe

South Asia

East Asia

Oceania

Middle East & Africa

WHATS INCLUDED

Chapter 01 Executive Summary

The report commences with the executive summary of the nutraceutical packaging market, which includes a summary of the key findings and statistics of the market. It also includes dominating segments in the global nutraceutical packaging market, as well as graphical representation of the segments according to their market size and growth rate.

Chapter 02 Market Overview

Readers can find detailed taxonomy and definition of the nutraceutical packaging market in this chapter, which will help them understand the basic information about nutraceutical packaging products present in the market. This section also highlights the inclusions and exclusions, which help the reader understand the scope of the nutraceutical packaging market report.

Chapter 03 Global Nutraceutical Packaging Market: Market Background

This chapter explains the key macro-economic factors that are expected to influence the growth of the nutraceutical packaging market over the forecast period. Along with macroeconomic factors, this section also highlights the opportunity analysis for the nutraceutical packaging market. This chapter highlights the key market dynamics of the nutraceutical packaging market, which include PESTLE analysis, drivers, and restraints. Moreover, readers will understand the key trends followed by the leading manufacturers in the nutraceutical packaging market and preference analysis of the consumers. The report further includes a value chain analysis.

Chapter 04 Global Nutraceutical Packaging Market: Market Forecast

This section explains the global market value & volume analysis and forecast for the nutraceutical packaging market. It includes the detailed analysis of the historical nutraceutical packaging market, along with an opportunity analysis of the future. Readers can also find the absolute opportunity for the current year (2019 2020), and an incremental opportunity for the forecast period (2019 2029).

Chapter 05 Global Nutraceutical Packaging Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029 by Packaging Type

Based on packaging type, the nutraceutical packaging market is segmented into blister, bottles & jars, bags & pouches, stick packs, boxes and cartons, containers, sprays, and VSP & MAP. In this chapter, readers can find information about the key market segments during the forecast period.

Chapter 06 Global Nutraceutical Packaging Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029 by Material

Based on material, the nutraceutical packaging market is segmented into glass, plastic, aluminum, and paperboard. In this chapter, readers can find information about the growth trends of key segments during the forecast period.

Chapter 07 Global Nutraceutical Packaging Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029 by Product Form

This chapter provides details about the nutraceutical packaging market on the basis of product form, and has been classified into tablets & capsules, powders & granules, liquid, and solid.

Chapter 08 Global Nutraceutical Packaging Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029 by Product Type

This chapter includes further analysis of the nutraceutical packaging market on the basis of product type and is segmented as dietary supplements, functional food, and functional beverages.

Chapter 09 Global Nutraceutical Packaging Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029 by Ingredient

On the basis of ingredient, the nutraceutical packaging market is segmented into vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, amino acids, omega 3 fatty acids, and others.

Chapter 10 Global Nutraceutical Packaging Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029 by Region

This chapter explains how the nutraceutical packaging market is expected to grow across various geographical regions such as North America, Latin America, Europe, South Asia, East Asia, Oceania, and Middle East & Africa (MEA).

Chapter 11 North America Nutraceutical Packaging Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029

This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the growth of the North American nutraceutical packaging market, along with a country-wise assessment that includes the U.S. and Canada. Readers will also find some key points on the basis of estimated market size and consumption of nutraceutical packaging.

Chapter 12 Latin America Nutraceutical Packaging Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029

Readers can find detailed information about several factors, such as the pricing analysis and regional trends, which are impacting the growth of the Latin America nutraceutical packaging market. This chapter also includes the growth prospects of the nutraceutical packaging market in leading LATAM countries such as Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Rest of Latin America.

Chapter 13 Europe Nutraceutical Packaging Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029

Important growth prospects of the nutraceutical packaging market based on the product and the end-user industry in several countries such as Germany, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Poland, and Rest of Europe are included in this chapter.

Chapter 14 South Asia Nutraceutical Packaging Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029

India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia are the leading countries in the South Asia region that are the prime subjects of assessment to obtain the growth prospects of the South Asia nutraceutical packaging market in this chapter. Readers can find detailed information about the growth parameters of the South Asia nutraceutical packaging market during the period 2019-2029.

Chapter 15 East Asia Nutraceutical Packaging Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029

This chapter highlights the growth of the nutraceutical packaging market in East Asia by focusing on China, Japan, and South Korea. The section also highlights data points regarding the growth of the nutraceutical packaging market in the East Asian region.

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Chapter 16 Oceania Nutraceutical Packaging Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029

In this chapter, Australia and New Zealand are among the leading countries in the Oceania region, which are the prime subjects of assessment to obtain the growth prospects of the Oceania nutraceutical packaging market.

Chapter 17 MEA Nutraceutical Packaging Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029

This chapter provides information about how the nutraceutical packaging market will grow in major countries in the MEA region, such as GCC Countries, South Africa, Turkey, Northern Africa, and Rest of MEA, during the forecast period 2019 2029.

Chapter 18 Competition Analysis

In this chapter, readers will find a comprehensive list of all leading manufacturers in the nutraceutical packaging market, along with detailed information about each company, including company overview, revenue shares, strategic overview, and recent company developments. Some of the market players featured in the report are Amcor Ltd., Gerresheimer AG, Sonoco Products Company, Mondi PLC, etc.

Chapter 19 Assumptions and Acronyms

This chapter includes a list of acronyms and assumptions that provide a base to the information and statistics included in the nutraceutical packaging report.

Chapter 20 Research Methodology

This chapter helps readers understand the research methodology followed to obtain various conclusions, as well as important qualitative and quantitative information about the nutraceutical packaging market.

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Automotive Clutch Market

This report studies the Automotive Clutch market status and outlook of global and major regions, from angles of manufacturers, regions, product types and end industries; this report analyzes the top manufacturers in global and major regions, and splits the Automotive Clutch market by product type and applications/end industries.

This report includes estimations of the market size in terms of value (USD million). Both, top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to estimate and validate the size of the Automotive Clutch market and to estimate the size of various other dependent submarkets in the overall market. This research study involved the extensive usage of both primary and secondary data sources.

The research process involved the study of various factors affecting the industry, including the government policy, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, present trends in the market, technological innovation, upcoming technologies and the technical progress in related industry, and market risks, opportunities, market barriers and challenges.

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Main content of the study are:

To define, segment, and forecast the size of the Automotive Clutch market with respect to type, application and region

To understand market conditions, company ranking, market structure, growth drivers by report

To historical and forecast the data of the market segments with respect to United States, EU, CIS, China, India, Japan, SEA, South America, Middle East, Oceania and the Rest of the World

To provide detailed information about the crucial factors that are influencing the growth of the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges)

To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide details of the competitive landscape for market leaders

Key Players of Global Automotive Clutch Market =>

Geographically, this report is segmented into several key Regions, with production, consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate of Automotive Clutch in these regions, from 2013 to 2024 (forecast), covering

North America

EU

CIS

China

India

Japan

SEA

South America

Middle East

Oceania

Row

On the basis of product, the Automotive Clutch market is primarily split into

Wet Friction Clutch

Dry Friction Clutch

Electromagnetic Clutch

On the basis on the end users/applications, this report covers

Passenger Vehicle

Commercial Vehicle

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Major Key Points of Global Automotive Clutch Market

Chapter 1, to describe Automotive Clutch Introduction, product types, technology, industrial chain, market risk, industry policy;

Chapter 2, to analyze of Automotive Clutch industry raw material and manufacturing cost;

Chapter 3, to analyze the major manufacturers of Automotive Clutch, with capacity, production, revenue, and price of Automotive Clutch, from 2014 to 2019;

Chapter 4, to show the global market by regions, with capacity, production, revenue and market share of Automotive Clutch, for each region, from 2014 to 2019;

Chapter 5, to show the global market by regions, with sales, import, export and market share of Automotive Clutch, for each region, from 2014 to 2019;

Chapter 6 and 7, to analyze the market by countries, by type and by application with sales, revenue and market share by key countries in these regions;

Chapter 8, to analyze the major manufacturers of Automotive Clutch, with basic information, and data of Automotive Clutch, from 2014 to 2019;

Chapter 9 and 10, to describe Automotive Clutch sales channel, distributors and competitive products

Chapter 11, to analyze new project investment feasibility

Chapter 12, Automotive Clutch market forecast, by regions, type and application, with production, sales and revenue, from 2020 to 2025;

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The future workplace will be very different, courtesy Covid-19 – The Financial Express

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The Covid-19 pandemic has not only resulted in an economic recession but has forced companies to shift to a new work regime. Ericsson has succcessfully helped its employees adapt to the new ways of working by equipping leadership to guide and support its workforce thus ensuring they are able to cater to the changing demands of the customer. Priyanka Anand, vice-president & head of HR, South East Asia, Oceania & India, Ericsson, talks to Sudhir Chowdhary on the importance of employee centricity and employee experience in the digital workplace. Excerpts:

How important is employee experience, especially in the digital workplace?Employee experience continues to be as important an aspect of the workplace now as it was in pre-Covid days. In the current situation, the fundamentals of engaging with employees remain the same. What is important is how organisations ensure a smooth transition to digital ways of working that least affect the employee experience and employee morale.

Employee centric policies that improve employee satisfaction and mental wellbeing remain critical as it is essential to keep an open channel of communication with employees to make them feel engaged and connected with the organisation and its purpose. For instance, Ericsson started doing regular fun Coffee sessions (called Fika Sessions in Swedish) where teams catch up over coffee, discussing anything but work. Such engaging sessions not only ensure a feeling of togetherness but also help maintain employee wellbeing during social distancing.

What were some of the steps that Ericsson took to support its workforce to navigate the crisis?As an organisation, we have always invested in a growth mindset and when we were confronted with this pandemic, as a leadership team, we looked at the crisis and thought about how we could re-frame the picture: how do we adapt to the new ways of working ourselves and get the teams to work with a changed mindset.

For us, driving the balance between business continuity and empathy has been key. Even as we have maintained the focus on meeting customer needs and maintaining seamless connectivity, we have ensured our employees are supported as they grapple with the new reality. We have ensured that we maintain open communications with teams across the organisation so that they always feel supported.

How is Ericsson ensuring overall employee wellbeing and engagement in the new normal?We launched a Wellness programme for our employees with focused interventions around their physical wellbeing, financial management, emotional wellbeing and social wellbeing. We have set up 247 employee assistance program to provide one-to-one support to employees. We did a pulse survey during Covid times to assess the employee sentiment and see how we could augment our programme.

To strengthen the virtual engagement of leaders with their teams, we have launched virtual coaching programmes for leaders across the organisation. Our Leaders as Coaches programme focuses on empowering leaders to lead effectively with empathy, providing them with necessary tools to have greater self-insight and support their teams as required.

We encourage employees to continue building their competence by going through learning modules available on our anytime/anywhere learning platform called Degreed. And finally, as I mentioned earlier, we have continued to have open forums and consistent communications with our employees at all times.

How do you visualise the post-Covid workplace?The pandemic has impacted and made us do things differently. We have around 85,000 employees working from home across the globe. We have done a lot of things virtually that we have not done before, such as our first virtual annual general meeting, virtual Unboxed Office events for customers, daily meetings with customers while remotely delivering services and deploying software to customers globally. And even as we have embraced change, what has not changed is our employee centricity. Employee health and safety continues to be paramount even as we ensure business continuity and deliver on customer commitments.

We are getting our jobs done just as effectively while working from home. So, work from home is a new reality. It is here to stay just as the fact that the future workplace will be very different from what we have as of today.

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COVID-19 to Have Significant Effect on Worldwide Adoption of Global compressor oil in 2020 – Cole of Duty

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Compressor Oil: The Elixir to Compressor Longevity

A recently published market research study on the compressor oil market by Future Market Insights includes global industry analysis for 2014-2018 and opportunity assessment 2019-2029. The report on the global compressor oil market includes key trends of the compressor oil market. The data for historical as well as forecasted years obtained from the primary as well as secondary research.

COMPRESSOR OIL MARKET TAXONOMY

Compressor Oil Market: Taxonomy

By Oil Type

Synthetic Oil

Semi-synthetic Oil

Mineral Oil

Bio-based Oil

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By Application

Centrifugal Compressors

Reciprocating Compressors

Screw Compressors

Rotary Compressors

Sliding Vane Compressors

By End-use

Oil & Gas

Automotive

Power

Others

By Sales Channel

OEM

Aftermarket

By Region

North America

Latin America

Europe

South Asia

East Asia

Oceania

Middle East and Africa

WHATS INCLUDED

Chapter 01 Executive Summary

The first section of the report includes the executive summary of the compressor oil market, which contains an exhaustive analysis of the compressor oil market. It also includes supply side and demand-side trends pertaining to the compressor oil market.

Chapter 02 Market Overview

The market overview section includes the introduction/definition of the compressor oil market by each segment oil type, compressors, end-use, sales channels, and regions. This will help to understand the basic information and the approach we considered for every segment of the compressor oil market.

Chapter 03 Market Background

The compressor oil market is not a standalone industry but rather depends upon several end-use sectors. Thus, this chapter includes the macroeconomic factors, which will impact on the compressor oil market during the forecast period.

Chapter 04 Market Viewpoint

This section includes market viewpoints such as the supply-demand scenario of base oil, typical cost share in compressor operations, porters analysis, and value chain analysis.

Chapter 05 Industry Activities

This chapter involves the key development of end-users and market participants. Further, this section includes product mapping by manufactures, along with their oil type brands.

Chapter 06 Market Dynamics

This chapter includes the market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, trends, and opportunity analysis for compressor oil manufactures.

Chapter 07 Global Compressor Oil Market Demand Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This chapter includes the global market volume analysis and forecast for the compressor oil market during the forecast period of 20192029. This chapter includes detailed analysis of the historical compressor oil market, along with an opportunity analysis for manufactures. This section has the pricing analysis for compressor oil at a regional level.

Chapter 08 Global Compressor Oil Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029, by Oil Type

This section includes key information by oil type. The global compressor oil market is segmented into synthetic oil, semi-synthetic oil, mineral oil, and bio-based oil. This section involves the information pertaining to the oil type segment.

Chapter 09 Global Compressor Oil Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029, by Compressors

This section includes key information by compressors such as reciprocating compressors, screw compressors, centrifugal compressors, rotary compressors, and sliding vane compressors.

Chapter 10 Global Compressor Oil Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029, by End-use

This section includes information on the basis of end-use, the global compressor oil market is segmented into oil & gas, automotive, power, and others.

Chapter 11 Global Compressor Oil Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029, by Regions

This chapter explains how the compressor oil market will penetrate across several regions such as Latin America, Europe, North America, East Asia, South Asia, Oceania, and Middle East & Africa (MEA).

Chapter 12 North America Compressor Oil Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This section contains an in-depth analysis for the growth of the North America compressor oil market, along with the country-wise consumption scenario that includes U.S. and Canada.

Chapter 13 Latin America Compressor Oil Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This section involves an in-depth analysis for the growth of the Latin America compressor oil market, along with the segment-wise and country-wise consumption scenario that includes Brazil, Mexico, and the Rest of Latin America.

Chapter 14 Europe Compressor Oil Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This section includes an in-depth analysis for the growth of the Europe compressor oil market, along with the segment-wise and country-wise consumption scenario that includes Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, BENELUX, and the Rest of Europe.

Chapter 15 South Asia Compressor Oil Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This section involves an in-depth analysis for the growth of the South Asia compressor oil market, along with the segment-wise and country-wise consumption scenario that includes India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Rest of South Asia.

Chapter 16 East Asia Compressor Oil Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This chapter highlights the growth of the compressor oil market in East Asia by focusing on China, Japan, and South Korea.

Chapter 17 Oceania Compressor Oil Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This chapter highlights the growth of the compressor oil market in Oceania by focusing on Australia and New Zealand.

Chapter 18 MEA Compressor Oil Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This section involves an in-depth analysis of the growth MEA countries GCC Countries, South Africa, North Africa, Turkey, and the Rest of MEA.

Chapter 19 Emerging Markets

This section highlights the growth prospects of the compressor oil market for emerging markets such as China, India, and the U.S.

Chapter 20 Market Structure Analysis

This section includes detailed analysis of the tier structures and market concentration of international as well as local players presence in the global compressor oil market, along with their market presence analysis by region and product portfolio.

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Chapter 21 Competition Analysis

This section involves competition dashboard and company profiles. Few key players are identified across the value chain of the compressor oil market that are BASF SE, Croda International Plc, Sasol Limited, Fuchs Petrolub AG, Chevron Corporation, Total S.A., and Sinopec Corp., among others.

Chapter 22 Assumptions and Acronyms

This chapter includes a list of acronyms and assumptions that provides a base to the information and statistics included in the compressor oil market report.

Chapter 23 Research Methodology

This chapter help readers understand the research methodology followed to obtain various conclusions as well as important qualitative and quantitative information about the compressor oil market.

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In-Circuit Tester Market Analysis 2019 2029

A recent market study published by FMI on the in-circuit tester market includes a global industry analysis 2014-2018 & opportunity assessment 2019-2029, and delivers a comprehensive assessment of the most important market dynamics. After conducting a thorough research on the historical as well as current growth parameters of the in-circuit tester market, the growth prospects of the market are obtained with maximum precision.

In-Circuit Tester Market Taxonomy

The global in-circuit tester market is segmented in detail to cover every aspect of the market and present complete market intelligence to the reader

By Product

By Portability

By Application

By Fixture

By Mode

By End Use

By Region

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Chapter 01 Executive Summary

The report starts with the executive summary of the in-circuit tester market, which includes a summary of the key findings and statistics of the market. It also includes the demand & supply-side trends pertaining to the in-circuit tester market.

Chapter 02 Market Overview

Readers can find the definition and a detailed segmentation of the in-circuit tester market in this chapter, which will help them to understand the basic information about the in-circuit tester market. This section also highlights the inclusions and exclusions, which help readers understand the scope of the in-circuit tester market report.

Chapter 03 Key Market Trends

The in-circuit tester market report provides key market trends that are expected to significantly impact the market growth during the forecast period. Detailed industry trends are also provided in this section.

Chapter 04 Key Success Factors

This section includes the factors that have emerged as key successful factors and the strategies adopted by key market participants.

Chapter 05 Global In-Circuit Tester Market Demand Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This section explains the global market value analysis and forecast for the in-circuit tester market in the forecast period 2019-2029. This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the historical in-circuit tester market, along with an opportunity analysis of the future. Readers can also find the absolute $ opportunity for the current year, and an incremental $ opportunity for the forecast period (20192029). Along with this, pricing analysis of the in-circuit tester market at the regional level has also been provided in this section. This section also explains the global market volume analysis and forecast for the in-circuit tester market between the forecast period 2019-2029.

Chapter 06 Market Background

This chapter explains key macro-economic factors that are expected to influence the growth of the in-circuit tester market over the forecast period. Along with macroeconomic factors, this section also highlights the value chain, forecast factors, and top companys historical growth outlook for the in-circuit tester market. Moreover, in-depth information about the market dynamics and their impact analysis on the market have been provided in the section.

Chapter 07 Global In-Circuit Tester Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029, by Product

Based on the portability, the in-circuit tester market is segmented into multimode flying probe tester and in-line tester. In this chapter, readers can find information about the key trends and developments in the in-circuit tester market and market attractiveness analysis based on the product.

Chapter 08 Global In-Circuit Tester Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029, by Portability

This chapter provides details about the in-circuit tester market based on the product, and has been classified into benchtop and compact. In this chapter, readers can understand the market attractive analysis based on the portability.

Chapter 09 Global In-Circuit Tester Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029, by Application

This chapter provides details about the in-circuit tester market based on the product, and has been classified into MDA, ICT, and FICT. In this chapter, readers can understand the market attractive analysis based on the application.

Chapter 10 Global In-Circuit Tester Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029, by Fixture

This chapter provides details about the in-circuit tester market based on the product, and has been classified into vacuum, pneumatic, and mechanical. In this chapter, readers can understand the market attractive analysis based on the fixture.

Chapter 11 Global In-Circuit Tester Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029, by Mode

This chapter provides details about the in-circuit tester market based on the product, and has been classified into semi-automatic and automatic. In this chapter, readers can understand the market attractive analysis based on the mode.

Chapter 12 Global In-Circuit Tester Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029, by End Use

This chapter provides details about the in-circuit tester market based on the end use, and has been classified into automotive electronics, consumer electronics, medical equipments, defence & aerospace electronics, power generation, storage & distribution, network & communication, computer & peripheral devices, industrial electronics. In this chapter, readers can understand the market attractiveness analysis based on the end use.

Chapter 13 Global In-Circuit Tester Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029, by Region

This chapter explains how the in-circuit tester market will grow across various geographic regions such as North America, Latin America, Europe, East Asia, South Asia, Oceania, and Middle East & Africa (MEA).

Chapter 14 North America In-Circuit Tester Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the growth of the North America in-circuit tester market, along with a country-wise assessment that includes U.S. and Canada. Readers can also find the pricing analysis, regional trends, and market growth based on the segments and countries in North America.

Chapter 15 Latin America In-Circuit Tester Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This chapter provides the growth scenario of the in-circuit tester market in Latin American countries such as Brazil, Mexico, and the Rest of Latin America. Along with this, the assessment of the market across target segments has been provided.

Chapter 16 Europe In-Circuit Tester Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

Important growth prospects of the in-circuit tester market based on its end users in several countries such as Germany, the U.K., France, Spain, Italy, Russia, BENELUX, and the Rest of Europe, are included in this chapter.

Chapter 17 South Asia In-Circuit Tester Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

In this chapter, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Rest of South Asia are the prime subjects of assessment to obtain the growth prospects of the South Asia in-circuit tester market. Readers can find detailed information about the growth parameters of the South Asia in-circuit tester market during the forecast period 2019-2029.

Chapter 18 East Asia In-Circuit Tester Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This chapter highlights the growth of the in-circuit tester market in East Asia by focusing on China, Japan, and South Korea. This section also helps readers understand the key factors that are responsible for the growth of the in-circuit tester market in East Asia.

Chapter 19 Oceania In-Circuit Tester Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This chapter highlights the growth of the in-circuit tester market in Oceania by focusing on Australia and New Zealand. This section also helps readers understand the key factors that are responsible for the growth of the in-circuit tester market in Oceania.

Chapter 20 MEA In-Circuit Tester Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This chapter provides information about how the in-circuit tester market will grow in major countries in the MEA region such as Northern Africa, GCC Countries, South Africa, Turkey, and the Rest of MEA, during the forecast period 2019-2029.

Chapter 21 Emerging Markets

This section highlights the growth prospects of the in-circuit tester market for emerging markets such as China, India, and Mexico.

Chapter 22 Market Structure Analysis

In this chapter, readers can find detailed information about the tier analysis and market concentration of key players in the in-circuit tester market, along with their market presence analysis by region and product portfolio.

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Chapter 23 Competition Analysis

In this chapter, readers can find a comprehensive list of all the prominent stakeholders in the in-circuit tester market, along with detailed information about each company, which includes the company overview, revenue shares, strategic overview, and recent company developments. Some of the market players featured in the report are Test Research, Inc., Keysight Technologies, Teradyne Inc., KYORITSU Test System Corporation, HIOKI E.E. CORPORATION, SPEA, and others.

Chapter 24 Assumptions and Acronyms

This chapter includes a list of acronyms and assumptions that provide a base to the information and statistics included in the in-circuit tester market report.

Chapter 25 Research Methodology

This chapter helps readers understand the research methodology followed to obtain various conclusions as well as important qualitative and quantitative information about the in-circuit tester market.

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Future Market Insights Analyzes Impact of COVID-19 on In-Circuit Tester Market; Stakeholders to Focus on Long-term Dimensions - 3rd Watch News

FMI Provides Large Industrial Displays Market Projections in its Revised Report, COVID-19 Pandemic Shaping Global Demand – Cole of Duty

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The End of Billboard Era A Booster to Large Industrial Displays Market Build-up

In the recent study published by future Market Insights (FMI), Large Industrial Displays: Tapping Opportunities in Automation, includes detailed and descriptive value-volume analysis of the large industrial displays market on the basis of several segments such as product type, technology, size, end-use industry, and region.

LARGE INDUSTRIAL DISPLAYS MARKET TAXONOMY

The global large industrial displays market is segmented comprehensively to cover each feature of the market and present a full market intelligence approach to the reader.

By Product Type

Open Frame Displays

Panel Mount Displays

Industrial Monitors

Video Walls

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By Technology

LCD

LED

OLED

By Size

Open Frame Display, Panel Mount Displays and Industrial Monitors

20-40

Above 40

Video Walls

Less than 6 screens

Above 6 screens

End-use Industry

Discrete Manufacturing

Automotive and Transportation

General Manufacturing

Electronics & Electricals

Process Manufacturing

Chemicals & Pharmaceutical

Food & Beverage

Oil & Gas

By Region

North America

Latin America

Europe

South Asia

East Asia

Oceania

Middle East and Africa

WHATS INCLUDED

Chapter 01 Executive Summary

The first section of the global large industrial displays market is an executive summary, which highlights the key trends that are observed in the large industrial displays market from both consumers side and the manufacturers side.

Chapter 02 Market Overview

The second section of the global large industrial displays market covers introduction, including market definition, definition of segments, taxonomy by product type, technology, size, end-use industry, and region; major growth factors of the large industrial displays market; and other relevant information about the global large industrial displays market.

Chapter 03 Global Large Industrial Displays Market Demand Analysis 20142018 and Forecast 2019-2029

This division explains the global market volume and value analysis, and forecast for the large industrial displays market during 2014-2029. The historic large industrial displays market, along with an opportunity analysis for the current year (2019-2020) and an incremental $ opportunity for the forecast period (2019 2029). The division also includes the average price of large industrial displays on the basis of product type in different regions across the globe. The pricing benchmark for distributor level pricing and manufacturer level pricing is analyzed in this division.

Chapter 04 Market Background

This chapter explains key macro-economic factors that are expected to influence the growth of the large industrial displays market over the forecast period. Along with macroeconomic factors, this section highlights the opportunity analysis for the large industrial displays market. This chapter also highlights the key market dynamics of the large industrial displays market, which include drivers, restraints, opportunities, and trends. Moreover, readers will understand key trends followed by prominent manufacturers in the large industrial displays market. Furthermore, the section also includes an overview of key forecast factors considered in the market and the global value chain overview.

Chapter 05 Global Large Industrial Displays Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029, by Product Type

Based on the product type, the global large industrial displays market is segmented into four types of large industrial displays such as open frame display, panel mount display, industrial displays, and video walls. In this chapter, readers can find information about key trends and developments in the large industrial displays market and market attractiveness analysis based on the product type.

Chapter 06 Global Large Industrial Displays Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029, by Technology

Based on the technology, the global large industrial displays market is segmented into three types of large industrial displays such as LCD, LED, and OLED. In this chapter, readers can find information about the key trends and developments in the large industrial displays market, and market attractiveness analysis based on the technology.

Chapter 07 Global Large Industrial Displays Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029, by Size

Based on the size, the global large industrial displays market is segmented into four types of large industrial displays such as 20-40 and above 40 for open frame, panel mount, industrial monitors, and less than 6 screens and above 6 screens for video walls. In this chapter, readers can find information on the key trends and developments in the large industrial displays market and market attractiveness analysis based on the size.

Chapter 08 Global Large Industrial Displays Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029, by End Use

Based on the end use, the global large industrial displays market is segmented into two types of large industrial displays such as discrete manufacturing and process manufacturing. In this chapter, readers can find information on key trends and developments in the large industrial displays market and market attractiveness analysis based on the end use.

Chapter 09 Global Large Industrial Displays Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029, by Region

This chapter explains how the large industrial displays market will grow across several geographic regions such as North America, Latin America, Europe, East Asia, South Asia, Oceania, and Middle East & Africa (MEA).

Chapter 10 North America Large Industrial Displays Market Analysis 2014 2018 & Forecast 2019 2029

This chapter includes detailed analysis of the growth in the North America large industrial displays market, along with a country-wise assessment that includes the U.S. and Canada. Readers can also find regional trends, regulations, and market growth based on end users and countries in North America.

Chapter 11 Latin America Large Industrial Displays Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Forecast 2019-2029

Readers can find detailed information about several factors that are impacting the growth of the Latin America large industrial displays market. This chapter also includes the growth prospects of the large industrial displays market in prominent LATAM countries such as Brazil, Mexico, and the Rest of Latin America.

Chapter 12 Europe Large Industrial Displays Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Forecast 2019 2029

Important growth prospects of the large industrial displays market based on its end users in several countries such as Germany, the U.K., France, Spain, Italy, Russia, BENELUX, and the Rest of Europe are included in this chapter.

Chapter 13 South Asia Large Industrial Displays Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Forecast 2019-2029

India and ASEAN countries including Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and the Rest of South Asia are prime subjects of assessment to obtain growth prospects of the South Asia large industrial displays market in this chapter. Readers can find detailed information about the growth parameters of the South Asia large industrial displays market during the forecast period of 2019-2029.

Chapter 14 East Asia Large Industrial Displays Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Forecast 2019 2029

This chapter highlights the growth of the large industrial displays market in East Asia by focusing on China, Japan, and South Korea. This section also helps readers understand key factors that are responsible for the growth of the large industrial displays market in East Asia.

Chapter 15 Oceania Large industrial displays Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Forecast 2019 2029

In this section, Australia and New Zealand are among the prominent countries in the Oceania region, which are the prime subjects of assessment to obtain growth prospects of the Oceania large industrial displays market.

Chapter 16 Middle East & Africa Large industrial displays Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Forecast 2019-2029

This chapter provides information about how the large industrial displays market will grow in major countries in the MEA region such as Iran, South Africa, Turkey, and the Rest of MEA during the forecast period 2019 2029

Chapter 17 Emerging Countries Large Industrial Displays Market Analysis 20142018 and Forecast 2019-2029

This chapter provides information about how the large industrial displays market will grow in emerging countries in the globe such as China, India, and Brazil during the forecast period 2019 2029.

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Chapter 18 Competition Analysis

In this chapter, readers can find a comprehensive list of all the prominent stakeholders in the large industrial displays market with detailed information of each company such as the company overview, revenue shares, strategic overview, and recent company developments. Some of the market players featured in the report are Advantech Co., Ltd, Leyard, Winmate Inc., Sparton Corporation, NEC Display Solutions, Ltd., Kamal & Co, Electro-Matic Products, Inc., Daktronics, Data Modul, DFI Inc., Elo Touch Solutions, Inc., IP Displays, Compucare India Pvt. Ltd., and Delta Electronics, Inc., among others.

Chapter 19 Assumptions and Acronyms

This chapter includes a list of acronyms and assumptions that provides a base to the information and statistics included in the large industrial displays report.

Chapter 20 Research Methodology

This chapter help readers understand the research methodology followed to obtain various conclusions and important qualitative, and quantitative information about the large industrial displays market.

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Biomass Pellets Market: Global Industry Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

A recent market study published by FMI, titled, Biomass Pellets Market: Global Industry Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029, offers a comprehensive assessment of the most important market dynamics. After conducting thorough research on the historic as well as current growth parameters of the biomass pellets market, the growth prospects of the market are obtained with maximum precision.

Biomass Pellets Market Taxonomy

The global biomass pellets market is segmented in detail to cover every aspect of the market, and present a complete market intelligence approach in front of the reader.

By Source

By End Use

Region

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Chapter 01 Executive Summary

The report commences with the executive summary of the biomass pellets market, which includes a summary of the key findings and key statistics of the market. It also includes the market value (US$ million) estimates of the leading segments of the biomass pellets market.

Chapter 02 Market Overview

Readers can find the detailed taxonomy and the definition of the biomass pellets market in this chapter, which will help them understand the basic information about the biomass pellets market. Along with this, comprehensive information pertaining to manufacturing processes, and their comparison, is provided in this section. This section also highlights the inclusions and exclusions, which helps the reader understand the scope of the biomass pellets market report.

Chapter 03 Key Market Trends

The biomass pellets market report provides key market trends that are expected to impact the market growth significantly during the forecast period. Detailed industry trends are provided in this section, along with key market developments and product innovations.

Chapter 04 Key Success Factors

This section includes the factors that have emerged as key successful factors and strategies adopted by key market participants.

Chapter 05 Global Biomass Pellets Market Demand Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This section explains the global market value analysis and forecast for the biomass pellets market between the forecast period of 2019-2029. This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the historical biomass pellets market, along with an opportunity analysis of the future. Readers can also find the absolute opportunity for the current year (2019), and an incremental opportunity for the forecast period (20192029). Along with this, pricing analysis of the biomass pellets market at the regional level has been provided in this section. This section also explains the global market volume analysis and forecast for the biomass pellets market between the forecast period of 2019-2029.

Chapter 06 Market Background

This chapter explains the key macro-economic factors that are expected to influence the growth of the biomass pellets market over the forecast period. Along with macroeconomic factors, this section also highlights value chain, supply chain, forecast factors, Porters five forces analysis, and biomass pellet feedstock analysis for the biomass pellets market. Moreover, in-depth information about the market dynamics and their impact analysis on the market have been provided in the successive section.

Chapter 07 Global Biomass Pellets Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029 by Source

Based on the sources of biomass pellet production, the biomass pellets market is segmented into wood sawdust, agricultural residue, and others. In this chapter, readers can find information about the key trends and developments in the biomass pellets market, and market attractiveness analysis based on source.

Chapter 08 Global Biomass Pellets Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029 by End Use

This chapter provides details about the biomass pellets market on the basis of the end uses, and has been classified into power generation, industrial heating, commercial and domestic heating, and others. In this chapter, readers can understand the market attractive analysis based on end use.

Chapter 09 Global Biomass Pellets Market Analysis 2014-2018 2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029 by Region

This chapter explains how the biomass pellets market will grow across various geographic regions such as North America, Latin America, Europe, East Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East & Africa (MEA).

Chapter 10 North America Biomass Pellets Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the growth of the North America biomass pellets market, along with a country-wise assessment that includes the U.S. and Canada. Readers can also find the pricing analysis, regional trends, and market growth based on the application and countries in North America.

Chapter 11 Latin America Biomass Pellets Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This chapter includes the growth scenarios of the biomass pellets market in Latin American countries such as Brazil, Mexico, and the Rest of Latin America. Along with this, assessment of the market across the target segments has been provided.

Chapter 12 Europe Biomass Pellets Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

Important growth prospects of the biomass pellets market based on its end users in several countries such as Germany, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, and the Rest of Europe are included in this chapter.

Chapter 13 South Asia Biomass Pellets Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

India and ASEAN countries are the leading countries in the South Asia region that are the prime subjects of assessment to obtain the growth prospects of the South Asia biomass pellets market, in this chapter. Readers can find detailed information about the growth parameters of the South Asia biomass pellets market during the period 2019-2029.

Chapter 14 East Asia Biomass Pellets Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This chapter highlights the growth of the biomass pellets market in East Asia by focusing on China, Japan, and South Korea. This section also helps readers understand the key factors that are responsible for the growth of the biomass pellets market in East Asia.

Chapter 16 Oceania Biomass Pellets Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This chapter highlights the growth of the biomass pellets market in Oceania by focusing on Australia and New Zealand. This section also helps readers understand the key factors that are responsible for the growth of the biomass pellets market in Oceania

Chapter 15 MEA Biomass Pellets Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This chapter provides information about how the biomass pellets market will grow in major countries in the MEA region, such as GCC Countries, South Africa, Turkey, and the Rest of MEA, during the forecast period 2019-2029.

Chapter 17 Emerging Markets

This section highlights the growth prospects of the biomass pellets market for emerging markets such as China.

Chapter 16 Market Structure Analysis

In this chapter, readers can find detailed information about the tier analysis and market concentration of the key players in the biomass pellets market, along with their market presence analysis by region and product portfolio.

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Chapter 19 Competition Analysis

In this chapter, readers can find a comprehensive list of all the leading stakeholders in the biomass pellets market, along with detailed information about each company, which includes company overview, revenue shares, strategic overview, and recent company developments. Some of the market players featured in the report are Drax Biomass Inc., Enviva Partners, LP, AS Graanul Invest, Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc, and Abellon CleanEnergy Limited, among others.

Chapter 21 Assumptions and Acronyms

This chapter includes a list of acronyms and assumptions that provide a base to the information and statistics included in the biomass pellets market report.

Chapter 22 Research Methodology

This chapter helps readers understand the research methodology followed to obtain the various conclusions, as well as important qualitative and quantitative information about the biomass pellets market.

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A recent market study published by Future Market Insights (FMI) on the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents market offers global industry analysis for 2014-2018 and opportunity assessment for 2019-2029. The report consists of a comprehensive assessment of the most important market dynamics. On conducting thorough research on the historical as well as current growth parameters of the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market, growth prospects of the market are obtained with maximum precision. The report features unique and salient factors that may make a huge impact on the development of the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market during the forecast period. It can help market players modify their manufacturing and marketing strategies to envisage maximum growth in the MRI contrast agents market in the coming years. The report provides detailed information about the current and future growth prospects of the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market in the most comprehensive way for better understanding of readers.

FMIs study on the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market offers information divided into three important segments product type, end user, and region. This report offers comprehensive data and information about the important market dynamics and growth parameters associated with these categories.

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Chapter 1 Executive Summary

The report commences with the executive summary of the MRI contrast agents market report, which includes the summary of key findings and statistics of the market. It also includes the market value (US$ million) estimates of the leading segments of the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market, as well as the key trends impacting the market.

Chapter 2 Market Overview

Readers can find detailed taxonomy, definition of the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market, and the key inclusions and exclusions in this chapter, which help readers understand basic information about MRI contrast agents.

Chapter 3 Key Market Trends

This section highlights the key trends impacting the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market, which will help readers understand the current trends and their impact on market growth.

Chapter 4 Key Success Factors

In this chapter, the reader can get information about the parent market of MRI contrast agents market. Novel use cases, product adoption by region, product USPs, number of scans by country, and how combination imaging modalities will enhance medical imaging.

Chapter 5 Global Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents Market Volume (In Liters) Analysis 2014-2018 and Forecast, 2019-2029

This section explains the current and future market volume (In Liters) projections and the growth trend. Readers can also get knowledge the current installed base of MRI Units, by region/ country and historical market volume (In Liters) of global magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents market.

Chapter 6 Global Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents Market Pricing Analysis

The report covers the pricing analysis of the market on the basis of region and other attributes in this chapter. It will help the reader find comparative analysis of product pricing across different regions of the globe.

Chapter 7 Global Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents Market Value (US$) Analysis 2014-2018 and Forecast, 2019-2029

This section explains the global market value analysis and forecast for the MRI contrast agents market during the forecast period of 2019-2029. Along with the historical market and opportunity analysis of the future. Readers can also find the absolute $ opportunity for the current year (2019), and an incremental $ opportunity for the forecast period (20192029).

Chapter 8 Market Background

This chapter explains the key macro-economic factors that are expected to influence the growth of the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market over the forecast period. The chapter also highlights macroeconomic factors and major forecast factors that will shape market growth. This section also highlights the reimbursement scenario, regulatory scenario, and the value chain analysis. Besides, it provides key dynamics of the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market, which include the drivers, restraints, and opportunity analysis. This chapter is expected to enable readers to understand the factors that are propelling the growth of the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market, as well as those that are likely to hamper the growth of the MRI contrast agents market. The opportunity analysis for the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents will help readers understand the market opportunities, based on which they can plan their strategies.

Chapter 9 Global Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029 by Product Type

Based on product type, the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market is segmented into paramagnetic contrast agents and superparamagnetic contrast agents. Paramagnetic contrast agents are further divided into extracellular fluid (ECF) agents, blood pool contrast agents (BPCAs), and organ-specific agents. In this chapter, readers can find information about a detailed analysis of the market by different product type of magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents and their growth over the forecast period.

Chapter 10 Global Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029 by End User

Based on end user, the MRI contrast agents market is segmented into hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and diagnostic centers. In this chapter, readers can find information on market attractive analysis based on end user.

Chapter 11 Global Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029 by Region

This chapter explains how the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market will grow across various geographic regions such as North America, Latin America, Europe, East Asia, South Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East & Africa (MEA).

Chapter 12 North America Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the growth of the North America magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market along with the country-wise assessment including the U.S. and Canada. Readers can also find key takeaways of this region, and market growth based on product type, end user, and country of magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents in the North American region.

Chapter 13 Latin America Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This chapter includes the growth prospects of the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market in leading countries such as Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and the rest of Latin America. Readers can find thorough information about the growth parameters of the Latin America MRI contrast agents market during the period 2019-2029.

Chapter 14 Europe Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

Important growth prospects of the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market based on product type, end user, and country in several European countries such as the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, BENELUX, and Rest of Europe are included in this chapter.

Chapter 15 East Asia Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents Market Analysis 20142018 and Forecast 20192029

Detailed information about factors such as incremental opportunity, Y-O-Y growth, and regional trends that are impacting the growth of the East Asia magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market are included in this chapter. It also includes the growth prospects of the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market in leading East Asian countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea.

Chapter 16 South Asia Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents Market Analysis 20142018 and Forecast 20192029

India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Rest of South Asia are the leading countries/regions in South Asia that are the prime subjects of assessment to obtain the growth prospects of the South Asia MRI contrast agents market, in this chapter. Readers can find thorough information about the growth parameters of the South Asia magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market during the period 2018-2028.

Chapter 17 Oceania Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents Market Analysis 20142018 and Forecast 20192029

This chapter consists of important parameters that have a huge impact on the growth of the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market in Oceania, based on market segmentation, during the forecast period. The chapter also provides an overview of the drivers, restraints, and trends in the Oceania magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market.

Chapter 18 MEA Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents Market Analysis 2014-2018 & Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

This chapter provides information on how the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market will grow in the major countries in MEA region, such as GCC Countries, South Africa, and Rest of MEA during the period 2019-2029.

Chapter 19 Market Structure Analysis

This chapter covers the market analysis of competitors based on revenue tiers, single point view of portfolio across industry segments, and their relative market position.

Chapter 20 Competition Analysis

In this chapter, readers can find a comprehensive list of all the leading stakeholders in the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market, along with detailed information about each company, including company overview, revenue shares, strategic overview, and recent company developments. Players featured in the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents market report include Bayer AG, GE Healthcare LLC, Guerbet GmbH, Bracco Imaging SpA, and Miltenyi Biotec B.V. & Co. Kg, among others.

Chapter 21 Assumptions and Acronyms Used

This chapter includes a list of acronyms and assumptions that provide a base to the information and statistics included in the report.

Chapter 22 Research Methodology

This chapter helps readers understand the research methodology followed to obtain various conclusions, important qualitative information, and quantitative information about the magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents market.

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Govt seen to tighten issuing of blue cards – Macau Daily Times

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The government may impose stricter measures on the issuing of Non-Resident Workers Permits, commonly known as blue cards, in order to protect local workers amid the recent rise in unemployment.Official data shows that the general unemployment rate for March-May 2020 stood at 2.4%, the highest figure since 2011, demonstrating the economic impact of Covid-19.According to human resources experts, the government has been imposing tougher measures on those applying for new quotas from the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL).For new applications, I have seen that the government is definitely not as quick as before [to approve quotas], particularly for the unskilled workers, said Jacinta Ho, the founder and managing director of JC Human Resources Consulting.With the clients Im dealing with, the government, most of the time, is still renewing [quotas]. What I see is that if the company or organization is seen to have been taking good care of their local staff, then the government will renew [the working permits], Ho added.On the contrary, the consulting firm has had some of its clients show initiative and cancel quotas that could not be used due to the closure of the border and other reasons.The city still has entry bans on foreigners in place that cover blue card holders and tourists from outside of the greater China region.Recently, small and large corporations have let go of their staff, particularly non-resident workers. A few have even chartered flights to send their employees back to their home countries.The Times contacted the DSAL and the Public Security Police Force, which oversees immigration matters in the SAR, to confirm whether there are plans to impose measures to protect local employment. No reply was received by press time.In the city, laying off a resident identity card holder is somewhat stigmatized, as the law states that non-residents should only be hired based on resident workers unavailability or inability to occupy similar positions.According to the aforementioned law, the needs of the labor market should be considered when issuing a quota.For human resource expert Leanda Care, it has always a balancing act for Macau between the workforce demand and supply in terms of both worker numbers and skills shortages.However, what the city needs is a list of vacancies that are to be filled by blue card quotas, whether these are domestic helper quotas, or skilled or unskilled working permits.These needs are communicated publicly [in other jurisdictions], said Care, who is also a contributing editor at Macau Daily Times. What we rarely see is a transparent needs analysis a stock-take of the human resource requirements now and also those projected into the future, and then have those needs matched against the local workforce supply.Such a scheme would make it clear to blue card applicants (both employers and employees) whether a position is likely to be approved.Non-resident workers can also be said to contribute to the SARs cultural and ethnic diversity and such criteria could also be taken into account.If such a system were in place, blue card workers would not be seen as taking jobs away from the local workforce, but as crucial contributors to Macau.The rhetoric of blue card bad needs to change, Care said.Although the citys unemployment rate has been stable and near zero for the past decade, the economic impact of Covid-19 has magnified issues for non-resident workers.Tougher policies on the issuing of blue cards have been expected since Covid-19 took hold. However, the immediate impact of this policy has meant that employers are trying to backfill positions that were filled by blue card holders.Because the gaming revenue, which is the main driver for large hotel groups and concessionaires, recorded a sharp decrease, the backfills are not coming back so quickly, said Alan Chan, managing director of TalentGroup Asia, a human resources solutions provider.Local employment is not going to see a dramatic benefit in the short run. Another key factor that has been pointed out is that job types including housekeeping, cleaning, security, are not the typical job types filled by locals easily, Chan commented.Echoing the same sentiment, Ho suggested that a good ratio between local and non-local residents should be in place. She noted that it would be difficult for local residents to fill the positions of non-resident workers as they are not a fan of [these difficult] jobs.JC Human Resources Consulting has seen a sharp 80% to 90% decrease in job postings. The remaining postings are mostly from IT or financial institutions.Furthermore, Jassy Santos, president of the Progressive Union of Domestic Workers ofMacau, commented that tougher measures would not benefit non-residents. Lamenting the citys new laws, Santos said non-resident workers, particularly domestic helpers, are always put at a disadvantage.Santos was also referring to the law forbidding tourists from searching for jobs that will be enacted by October.I dont think there will be local residents that would be interested in domestic work, which involves long hours and [low] wages, said the leader of the migrant worker group.

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Teacher duped of RM333,000 in Macau scam | Free Malaysia Today – Free Malaysia Today

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Police say the teacher became worried that he might have committed a serious offence and was also afraid the school might find out about it. (AFP pic)

ALOR SETAR: A teacher at a school in Changlun near here lost RM333,000 in a Macau scam.

Kedah Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief Elias Omar said on June 29, a 51-year-old teacher was conned over the phone by an individual claiming to be a Pos Malaysia worker.

The suspect introduced himself as calling from Pos Malaysia and said that the victim had sent a package containing his identity card and bank card. He connected him to another call.

Another suspect, introducing himself as Insp Mazlan from the Seremban police headquarters, informed the victim that he was involved in a drug trafficking syndicate and accused him of making money by illegal means, Elias said in a statement here today.

After that, the victim was put in contact through the phone with another suspect, who introduced himself as Insp Chong, who offered to help the victim resolve the case but demanded a payment.

According to Elias, the teacher became worried that he might have committed a serious offence and was also afraid the school might find out about it.

He then transferred the money in stages from June 29 to July 3 through 37 transactions to four bank accounts.

On July 6, the victim received a phone call from an unidentified man who informed the victim that he had been convicted by the court. The person asked the victim for another RM100,000 for bail, but by then the victim had begun having doubts and realised he had been duped, he said.

Elias said the RM333,000 lost in the Macau scam was the highest recorded in Kedah this month and the case was being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.

Police advise the public not to be fooled by phone calls from strangers who claim to be police officers and to always check first the validity of the information received.

Single mum loses RM40,450 in love scam

In KEPALA BATAS, a single mother lost RM40,450 after being smitten by the sweet words of her so-called lover whom she had befriended via social media.

Seberang Perai district police chief Noorzainy Mohd Noor said according to the 57-year-old retiree, she had gotten acquainted in May to a businessman who claimed to live in London via Facebook.

After several weeks, the man asked the victim to open a bank account to facilitate his business dealings in the country, he said in a statement today.

Noorzainy said the victim not only opened a new bank account but also posted the automated teller machine (ATM) card to the suspect.

He said the man later told the victim that he wanted to send gifts, including a handbag, a mobile phone and cash as a token of their love.

The woman was then contacted by an agent of a courier company who asked the victim to make a payment into several bank accounts before she could receive the gifts.

Believing that the gifts were from her lover, the victim made four payments into two accounts totalling RM40,450, he said.

The victim only realised she had been duped after failing to contact the suspect, Noorzainy said, adding that the woman lodged a police report yesterday.

He said the case was being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.

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China says it will not stage any international sports for the rest of the year, apart from trials for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing and the neighboring city of Zhangjiakou.The order from the General Administration of Sports affects at least six WTA tennis events, including the WTA Finals in Shenzhen in November. China also has four ATP tournaments lined up.Shanghai was also due to host two big golf events, the mens HSBC Champions, a World Golf Championship event two weeks after the LPGA Shanghai.Xiamen was to host the Asian sport climbing championships in October, and Guangzhou the badminton World Tour Finals in December.The decision puts paid to any chance of reviving Formula Ones Shanghai Grand Prix postponed in April, and affects two cycling stage races in October, the mens Tour of Guangxi, and the womens Tour of Chongming Island.The General Administration of Sports cited science and order in issuing its plan to proceed yesterday.

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Listen to popstar Becky Hill’s new podcast on ‘The Art Of Rave’ – Mixmag

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Becky Hill is known for chart-topping pop, but on her new podcast The Art Of Rave, she delves into the history, culture and progress of rave.

The first episode features an interview with DJ Zinc and will be available on Monday July 6.

Upcoming guests include Roni Size, Sister Bliss, Pete Tong, Fabio & Grooverider, Groove Armada and many more.

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Each guest will bring three records that are meaningful to them, and Hill will pick a record of each of her guests that defines why shes chosen to interview them.

The first episode with DJ Zinc will cover pirate radio, the transformation that technological developments have enacted on the rave scene, fatherhood and the evolution of DnB and jungle.

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Speaking on her decision to start a dance music-focused podcast, Hill has said, My love for dance music started when I was a child. Some of my earliest memories are hearing trance music in the charts and later being heavily influenced by the eclectic tastes of my big brother.

When I finally turned 18, I started to wonder if rave was now different to what it was and whether Id missed out on the golden days of rave. So, I thought Id talk to some of the legends in the game and get an education on how music was made, listened to, and the rave scene before I was even born.

The Art Of Rave will be available to stream on all platforms from Monday July 6. Listen to the podcast introduction here.

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