Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General http://www.dhs.gov/xoig/assets/mgmtrpts/OIG_10-123_Sep10.pdf [From executive summary] Concerns that are common to our review of the critical components include: (1) the need for more effective coordination with state, local, and tribal governments; (2) the need for information technology systems that are updated and integrated agency-wide; (3) too few experienced staff … Continue reading »
Posted on October 21, 2010 …
Energy Predictions 2011
Deloitte www.deloitte.com/energypredictions2011 [From website] Emerging markets break out as the fastest-growing area for M&A M&A activity in the energy industry appears to be occurring in waves, with the oil and gas companies from emerging markets leading the way. A second wave of M&A is now occurring that involves state-owned companies from Russia, South Korea, Brazil, … Continue reading »
The International Climate Change Regime: The Road from Copenhagen
Belfer Center, Kennedy School, Harvard Univ. / by Daniel Bodansky (Policy Brief) http://belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/files/Bodansky-VP-October-2010.pdf “…[T]he Copenhagen Accord is “only” a political agreement, so it does not provide sufficient assurance that countries will take action. But how much difference does it make that the Copenhagen Accord is a political rather than a legal agreement? Obviously, political agreements … Continue reading »
