Capacity development is central to improving standards of living and reducing poverty in developing member countries. It is much more than just training or skills transfer; it is about effective institutions, a sound unpoliticized policy environment, accountability systems, effective relationships, and appropriate incentives. As noted in this study, capacity development should be firmly rooted in a country's political economy. It is a means to an end---the end being improved government per...

The very best didn't get there by accident. The best have a different way of thinking and acting in their daily lives. And it's not enough to just to succeed - they also have an uncontrollable desire - the desire to get better. The good news for the rest of us is that success leaves tracks. Michael Heppell has spent his life studying successful people, attempting to distil what it is that the very best do that others don't. He's interviewed entrepreneurs, personalities and leaders from pol...

There’s a simple way of thinking, acting and doing that, once learned, will make sure you get the very best out of everything. It’s called Flip It.Flip It, the bestselling book of the same name, challenges you to rethink how you interpret and handle every situation. It liberates you from the beliefs that have been holding you back, and gives you powerfully simple ways to switch your thinking and change your actions so that you can get the very best out of whatever life sen...

Opportunities are limitless and abundant.The problem is, many people can't recognise them.It can feel like opportunity doesn't knock for you, or other people get more opportunities, or you have bad luck and timing.You just need to know where to look. How to ask. When to ACT.Opportunity can be a window or a door; sometimes it opens right in front of you and sometimes it knocks. You need to be ready: windows, doors and eyes open.Are you waiting for tha...

"An intensely smart, insanely readable, and eminently practical guide to boosting our effectiveness." — New York Times– bestselling author Daniel H. PinkBased upon his weekly Harvard Business Review columns, Peter Bregman's eighteen Minutes clearly shows how busy people can cut through all the daily clutter and distractions and find a way to focus on those key items which are truly the top priorities in o...

At thirty-one, Arlene Dickinson found herself stranded. Recently divorced, she had only a high school diploma, no savings and no clue how she was going to feed four young children. But just one year later, she was a partner in Venture Communications. Ten years on, she was CEO, poised to grow the business into one of Canada’s largest independently owned marketing firms. Today, as a co-star of the CBC hit television show Dragons’ Den, she is one of the country’s most sought-after fe...

Say goodbye to clutter, reduce stress, and live simply with this easy-to-use guide to downsizing!Whether you are selling your family home, blending households into a new home, or cleaning out your aging parents’ home, sorting through a lifetime’s worth of accumulated possessions can be a daunting and stressful experience. Decluttering guru Peter Walsh recently went through the process of downsizing his childhood home and dividing his late parents’ possessions among...

Did you know that asking a new kind of question can immediately change your life?One morning in 1997, college student Noah St. John was in the shower when he asked himself a question that changed his life: Why are we trying to change our lives saying statements we don’t believe . . . when the human mind responds automatically to something even more powerful?That’s when he invented the stunningly simple yet amazingly effective metho...

“A perceptive and practical book about why our calendars so rarely reflect our priorities and what we can do to regain control.”—ADAM GRANT“Carey’s book will help you reorganize your life. And then you can share a copy with someone you care about.”—SETH GODINYou deserve to stop living at an unsustainable pace. An influential podcaster and thought leader shows you how.Overwhelmed. Overcommitted. Overworked. That’s th...

If you've ever lost sleep over how to end a friendship or how to recover from an email faux pas at work, or you want to learn how to speak in public or you just simply want the secret to happiness, What Your Mother Should've Told You and Nobody Else Will gives you all the answers.With everything from homespun wisdoms and invaluable life lessons to navigating the minefield of 21st-century dilemmas and manners, here are all those things your mother should have taught you, bu...

Want to make twice as much money with half the work? It's time to shift your mindset, recognize your worth, and become a successful entrepreneur on your own terms!‘Denise is a much-needed voice of practical wisdom.’ Marie Forleo, founder of B-SchoolFeeling burned-out by your business? Sick of the ‘hustle and grind’ culture of your industry? There’s a better way. Get over your perfectionism, chill, and prosper!With h...

In his inimitable no-nonsense style, John Bird - founder of the Big Issue - shows us how to be successful in whatever we choose in just ten easy steps.No one is born deserving anything - you only deserve what you achieve by yourself. Drawing from this, John's philosophy is based on the idea that success is about deciding what you want, working out what is important to you and then going out to grab it. The beauty of this approach is that we can all achieve whatever we want...