CONTENTS -- SPEECH OF PRESIDENT MASSOUD BARZANI -- SPEECH OF PRIME MINISTER NECHIRVAN BARZANI -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT -- BIOGRAPHY OF THE EDITORS -- LIST OF EDITORS AND CONTRIBUTORS -- LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS -- CHAPTER ONE -- PART I - AGRICULTURE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT -- CHAPTER TWO -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Characterising Agriculture -- 3. Planning for a Sustainable Future -- 4. The Priorities and Objectives -- 5. The Policies -- 6. Risks and Uncertainties -- 7. Conclusions -- 8. References -- Appendix -- CHAPTER THREE -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Factors Threatening Sustainable Development in Southern Kurdistan -- 3. Living with Information Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Development -- 4. Sustainable Development in Southern Kurdistan -- 5. Conclusions -- 6. References -- CHAPTER FOUR -- 1. The Principle of Military Necessity for the Useof Landmines and Cluster Munitions -- 2. Principle of Proportionality -- 3. Words of Caution about Mine Action Responsibilities -- 4. Policy Recommendations -- 5. Conclusions about Legal Actions againstLandmine Users -- 6. References -- CHAPTER FIVE -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Experimental -- 3. Results and Discussion -- 4. References -- PART II - DIASPORA -- CHAPTER SIX -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Why do People Choose to Migrate? -- 3. Why do Kurdish people Choose to Migrate? -- 4. The Migration of Young Kurdish People -- 5. Erik Erikson's Theory of Identity Development -- 6. Setting -- 7. Factors that Influence Youth Migrant Identity -- 8. Types of Migrant Youth Adjustmentto Reduce Identity Crisis -- 9. Summary and Conclusion -- 10. References -- CHAPTER SEVEN -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Formation of Kurdish Diaspora -- 3. The Victim Diaspora and the Myth of Return -- 4. The Diaspora and Identity -- 5. Conclusion -- 6. Bibliography -- PART III - EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.

CHAPTER EIGHT -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Main Issues and Challenges for Higher Education -- 3. University of Kurdistan: Hewler, UKH -- 4. A Preliminary Evaluation of the Barriers to Progress -- 5. A Preliminary Evaluation of the performance over theperiod 2009-2012 -- 6. Conclusions and Discussions -- 7. References -- CHAPTER NINE -- Abstract -- 1. Research and Education Systems -- 2. History of Research and Education -- 3. Pros and Cons of R&E Systems -- 4. Which R&E System to Put in Place? -- 5. Education in Kurdistan -- 6. References -- PART IV - HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE -- CHAPTER TEN -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Materials and Methods -- 3. Results -- 4. Discussion -- 5. Conclusion -- 6. References -- CHAPTER ELEVEN -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Communication Theory -- 3. General Practitioner Patient Communication -- 4. The Short Encounter -- 5. Gender Perspective -- 6. Conclusion -- 7. References -- CHAPTER TWELVE -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Methods -- 3. Results -- 4. Conclusion -- 5. References -- CHAPTER THIRTEEN -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Modern Developments and Approaches in Quality of Life Research -- 3. Conclusion -- 4. References -- PART V - INDUSTRY -- CHAPTER FOURTEEN -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Automation and Mechatronics -- 3. The Impact of the History and Geopolitical Situation on Industrial Development -- 4. Industrial Policy and R&D Strategy -- 5. Sustainable industrial development -- 6. Summary and Conclusions -- 7. References -- PART VI - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND E-GOVERNMENT -- CHAPTER FIFTEEN -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. What is E-Government? -- 3. What are the Benefits of E-Government? -- 4. E-Government Maturity Model -- 5. Development Approach -- 6. What are the Barriers That Stand in the Path of E-Government Adoption? -- 7. Adoption Strategies.

8. References -- CHAPTER SIXTEEN -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. E-Government (EG) in Developing Countries -- 3. Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) and the KurdistanRegional Government (KRG) -- 4. EG Adoption in KRI -- 5. Some Thoughts on the Implementationof EG in the KRI -- 6. Conclusion -- 7. References -- CHAPTER SEVENTEEN -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Current State of Higher Education in Kurdistan -- 3. The Kurdistan Research Sustainability Model -- 4. Centre for Science Informatics and ResearchManagement (CSIRM) -- 5. Conclusion -- 6. References -- CHAPTER EIGHTEEN -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Related Works -- 3. Methodology -- 4. Role of Information and CommunicationsTechnology in KRI -- 5. Proposed Mobile Government Application -- 6. Conclusion -- 7. References -- PART VII - INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT -- CHAPTER NINETEEN -- Abstract -- 1. Background -- 2. Outline and Summary of the Strategy Plan -- 3. Macroeconomics -- 4. Strength and Weaknesses of the Development Strategy -- 5. Recommendations for the Ministry of Planning -- 6. Potential Areas of Development -- 7. Summary and Conclusion -- 8. References -- CHAPTER TWENTY -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Policy -- 3. Policy Framework -- 4. Resourcing -- 5. Implementation -- 6. Needs Specific to KRG -- 7. Conclusion -- 8. References -- CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Foresight -- 3. Methodologies for Foresight and Analysisof Future Scenarios -- 4. Foresight: Experiences from Other Countries -- 5. Foresight for Sustainable Growthin the Kurdistan Region -- 6. Summary and Conclusions -- 7. References -- CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Benefits and obstacles of PPPs -- 3. PPP contract types -- 4. A Conceptual Classification Frameworkof a PPP arrangement -- 5. Tendering process -- 6. Evaluation Methods.

7. Control, monitoring mechanism componentsand quality assurance -- 8. Funding strategy, technique and instruments -- 9. Debt and equity component -- 10. The role of public finance in PPPs -- 11. Models for PPPs in Kurdistan -- 12. Recommendations for PPP projects in Kurdistan -- 13. Conclusion -- 14. References -- PART VIII - LANGUAGE AND HUMAN RIGHTS -- CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. International Standards for Minority Language Rights -- 3. Kurdish Rights to Language in Iraq -- 4. Kurds Right to Language in Turkey -- 5. Conclusions -- 6. Bibliography -- CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Education Policy Reforms in a Post-Conflict Context -- 3. Diversity and Gender in Iraqi Kurdistan -- 4. The Right to Human Rights Education -- 5. Our Methods and Fieldwork -- 6. Professionals' Perspectives -- 7. Ways Forward: Principles and Strategies -- 8. References -- PART IX - POLITICS -- CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Literature Review -- 3. Theoretical Framework -- 4. Internal Dimensions of Declaring Independence -- 5. External Dimensions and Implications of Declaring Independence -- 6. Why Has Independence Not Been Achieved? -- 7. Conclusion -- 8. Bibliography -- CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Politics and Social Policy Background -- 3. Theory: Policy Implementation -- 4. Methodology -- 5. Social Security Programmes in the PoliticallyUnderdeveloped Kurdistan Region -- 6. Concluding Remarks -- 7. References -- CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Historical Legacy of the Kurdistan National Liberation Movement's Political Struggle as the Dynamics of Nation Building -- 3. Opportunities and Challenges -- 4. Building Institutions as the Fundamental Elements of Nation Building to Nation State Building -- 5. Conclusion -- 6. Bibliography.

PART X - SUMMARY REPORT OF THE CONGRESS -- CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Overview of WKC 2012 -- 3. Organization of WKC Prior To Conference -- 4. WKC Organization During the Conference -- 5. The Future Of WKC -- APPENDIX A -- INDEX OF AUTHORS -- SUBJECT INDEX.