1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910812290003321

Autore

Jones Wilmer L. <1931->

Titolo

Behind enemy lines : Civil War spies, raiders, and guerrillas / / Wilmer L. Jones

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, Maryland : , : Taylor Trade Publishing, , 2015

©2015

ISBN

1-63076-087-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (345 p.)

Disciplina

973.73

Soggetti

Spies - United States

Guerrillas - United States

United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Secret service

United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Underground movements

United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Commando operations

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Introduction; Part 1:  A Web of Deception; 1: Union Private Eye; 2: Union Double Agent; 3: "Crazy Bet"; 4: Siren of the Shenandoah; 5: Rebel Rose; 6: The Death of a President; Part 2: Warriors Behind the Lines; 7: Gray Ghost of the Confederacy; 8: Bold Cavalier; 9: Brief Glory; 10: Maryland's Gallant Harry; 11: Kill-Cavalry; 12: Thunderbolt of the Confederacy; Part 3: Fighting Under the Black Flag; 13: Fanatical Abolitionist; 14: Guerrilla with a Vendetta; 15: Deadly Duo; Epilogue: The Aftermath of Violence; Endnotes; Bibliography; Index



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910828132603321

Autore

OECD

Titolo

Establishing Regulatory Impact Assessment in Mauritius

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Paris : , : Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development, , 2022

©2022

ISBN

92-64-76542-5

92-64-93544-4

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (110 pages)

Disciplina

338.9

Soggetti

Economic development

Mauritius

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations and acronyms -- Executive summary -- Key findings -- Key recommendations -- Introduction -- Rationale: the importance of RIA -- Policy context -- Methodological approach -- Background on work undertaken -- Report structure -- Note -- References -- 1 Mauritius' rule-making processes and institutions: an overview -- The regulatory process -- Constitution of Mauritius -- Main regulatory instruments -- Preparation and drafting of legislation -- Legislative process for primary legislation -- Legislative process for secondary legislation Key actors involved in regulatory development and review -- Line ministries -- Cabinet -- Secretary to Cabinet and Cabinet Office -- Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development -- Attorney General -- Economic Development Board -- Law Reform Commission (LRC) -- National Audit Office (NAO) -- National Assembly -- Mauritius Standards Bureau (MSB) -- Previous Initiatives to introduce evidence-based rule making in Mauritius -- Notes -- References -- 2 Developing a RIA system in Mauritius: preliminary assessment of strengths and challenges -- Political commitment and buy-in for RIA RIA is gaining political momentum. but further efforts will be required -- Governance and institutional culture -- Capacity within the public administration: RIA-related skills and competences in ministries and regulatory bodies



-- Targeted and appropriate methodology for RIA -- Problem definition and consideration of all plausible options -- Availability of data and information -- Notes -- References -- 3 Preliminary options for establishing a RIA framework in Mauritius -- Political commitment and buy-in for RIA -- how to ensure support? -- Developing a whole-of-government policy Governance of RIA: getting system design and set-up right -- Establishing regulatory oversight is crucial for effective RIA -- Co-ordination and management of RIA -- Establishing a forward planning system -- Targeted and appropriate RIA process and methodology -- how to carry out RIA -- Establishing a RIA process -- Selecting a RIA Methodology -- The proportionality principle: "don't use a cannon to kill a fly!" -- The importance of data collection -- Developing technical capacity for RIA -- How to strengthen RIA capacity in the government -- Implementing RIA: at once or gradually? -- Notes.

Sommario/riassunto

As a small, open economy, Mauritius needs a well-performing regulatory system that provides necessary protections while enabling the development of trade and investment and limiting administrative burdens. A robust regulatory impact assessment (RIA) framework can enhance Mauritius' business environment and attractiveness as a trade and investment partner.