Towards a Circular and Climate-Neutral Society: Insights into Dutch Agriculture Transition
Explore the transition towards a circular and climate-neutral society in the Netherlands, focusing on circular agriculture practices, sustainable nature-inclusive systems, and the challenges and strategies for achieving environmental goals. Learn about the role of agriculture in the circular economy
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Dallas Comprehensive Urban Agriculture Plan Summary
Dallas's Comprehensive Urban Agriculture Plan focuses on promoting urban agriculture to ensure all communities have access to healthy, local food. The plan includes strategies to reduce regulatory barriers, support land access, provide education and resources, facilitate partnerships, and build mark
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Gender and Climate Change in Agriculture: Impacts and Adaptation Strategies
This workshop explores the intersection of gender and climate change in agriculture, emphasizing the importance of considering gender dynamics in adaptation planning. It covers the effects of climate change on men and women in agriculture, reasons for gender-sensitive adaptation planning, global and
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Dutch Perspective on Cross-Border Group Insolvencies
This presentation by Prof. Dr. Loes Lennarts explores the Dutch perspective on cross-border group insolvencies, highlighting the lack of specific provisions in Dutch law for group insolvencies and the introduction of the draft Act on Court Confirmation of Extrajudicial Restructuring Plans (WHOA). Th
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Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries: State of the Nation Address 2018 Review
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries presented insights into the state of the nation in 2018, focusing on the revitalization of the agriculture and agro-processing value chain. Key challenges discussed include land transfer, declining household involvement in agriculture, and input
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The Role of 'Rerum Per Octennium' in Understanding Dutch-Brazilian History
Explore how 'Rerum Per Octennium' sheds light on the Dutch era in Brazil's history. A must-read for history buffs!\n
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Semi-Automatic Analysis of Spontaneous Language for Dutch
Develop an application to semi-automatically analyze spontaneous language transcripts for Dutch, focusing on language development disorders such as aphasia. The goal is to automate the manual analysis process using language technology, with methods like TARSP, STAP, and ASTA. The SASTA application a
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Economies of Scale in Dutch Primary Education: A Multi-level Cost Model
This paper explores economies of scale in Dutch primary education, focusing on school boards and school compositions. The study examines the impact of school size variations on cost determination at both levels, considering the challenges of limited input data availability. Different solutions are p
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Pennsylvania Dutch 101: Days, Months, and Seasons
Learn about the days of the week, months, and seasons in Pennsylvania Dutch in this informative video lesson. Practice identifying days, months, and seasons while improving your language skills.
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Key Concepts of Colonization in North America: 1607-1754
Europeans from Spain, France, the Dutch, and England established colonies in North America with differing economic and imperial goals. Spain aimed for strict control and exploitation, while the French and Dutch focused on trade partnerships with Native Americans. English colonization attracted a lar
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The European Arrival in India: Exploration and Establishment
The commercial contacts between India and Europe have ancient roots through land and sea routes, with the sea route via the Cape of Good Hope being discovered by Vasco da Gama in 1498. Portuguese, Dutch, and English trading companies established settlements, with the British eventually gaining contr
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Insights on Dutch Experiences, Expectations, and Governance Building Blocks
Explore Dutch experiences, expectations, and governance building blocks through images and discussions on topics like mutual benefits, opportunities, challenges, and more. Gain insights into water allocation, legislation, stakeholder participation, and organizational capacity for effective governanc
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Dutch Tulip Mania in the 17th Century: A Historical Overview
Overview of the Dutch Tulip Mania during the 17th century, exploring the economic context, law of supply and demand, background of the tulip craze, and how tulips came to Western Europe. Includes insights on the Dutch Golden Age, the rise and fall of tulip prices, and the influence of figures like C
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Cross-Linguistic Influence on L2 Acquisition of Dutch Quantitative Pronoun "ER
This study examines the L2 acquisition of the Dutch quantitative pronoun "ER" by L1 French and L1 English adults. It explores the syntax and semantics of using "ER" with quantifiers in Dutch, French, and English, analyzing potential cross-linguistic influences on sentence acceptance. The research hi
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Understanding and Utilizing the DUTCH Test for PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in females with various genetic, environmental, and lifestyle influences. The Rotterdam Criteria, involving oligo/amenorrhea, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries, is used for PCOS diagnosis. The DUTCH Complete test can assess insul
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Learning Present Progressive in PA Dutch
Explore the concept of Present Progressive in PA Dutch through examples and practice exercises. Understand the differences between the two present tense forms and learn how to form sentences in Present Progressive. Practice translating sentences using both normal conjugation and the Present Progress
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PA Dutch 101: Alphabet, Pronunciation, and Words Spelling
Learn the Pennsylvania Dutch alphabet, pronunciation guide, and how to spell words like Distelfink, Bottboi, and Wunnerfitz. Practice pronouncing words like Aag, Baer, and Gees in this informative video series.
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Factors Leading to Singapore's Selection as a Trading Settlement by the British
The British chose Singapore as a trading settlement due to the need to break the Dutch monopoly, Singapore's strategic location, and its natural harbor. By establishing Singapore, the British could bypass Dutch interference and have a friendly port to support their trade routes. This essay explains
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Exploring Idioms and Conversational Routines in Dutch Language
Delve into the treatment of idioms and conversational routines in Woordcombinaties as discussed by Carole Tiberius and Lut Colman. The project focuses on challenges, proposed solutions, and extensions related to lemmatisation, variations, and data models. Explore a reference work for understanding w
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Dutch Flower Cluster Competitiveness Analysis
Analyze the Dutch flower cluster's competitiveness through questions on its structure, sustainability, internationalization, and challenges. The report must focus on the reasons behind the cluster's success, its connections to global flower clusters, and recommendations for key stakeholders.
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Learn Pennsylvania Dutch: Telling Time in PA Dutch 101 Video
In this Pennsylvania Dutch 101 video, you will learn how to tell time in Pennsylvania Dutch. The video covers asking about the time of day, important words related to time telling, examples of telling time in PD, and a practice session. Improve your language skills and enjoy learning how to tell tim
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Comparative and Superlative in Pennsylvania Dutch 101
Covering the formation of comparative and superlative forms in Pennsylvania Dutch (PD), the content explains how PD adjectives add endings and change stem vowels to express comparison. It discusses irregular adjectives and provides examples to practice forming comparative forms in PD phrases.
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Insights into the Dutch Coach Industry and Low Emission Zones
Discover the Dutch coach industry landscape, including the market share of KNV members, emission regulations in low emission zones, and challenges faced by coach companies like Leo Ringelberg Touringcars. Explore how KNV is advocating for cleaner coaches and addressing restrictions in important tour
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Insights into Dutch-to-Afrikaans Conversion Techniques
Explore the development of a Dutch-to-Afrikaans convertor, focusing on the closely-related nature of the two languages and the potential for recycling existing technologies to aid in resource-scarce language processing. Various methods like bootstrapping and algorithm optimization are discussed, alo
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Challenges and Innovations in Dutch Water Management
Dutch Water Authorities face integrity issues, corruption risks, and high costs in managing water resources. Despite past incidents, measures like the Delft Statement on Water Integrity and robust governance structures help in addressing these challenges efficiently and sustainably.
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Dutch Health Care Reform: A Reflective Overview of System Evolution
The Dutch health care system underwent significant reforms between 1980 and 2020, moving from cost containment to market liberalization, patient empowerment, and integration of care. The journey involved addressing rising costs, redesigning systems, market liberalization, and emphasizing chronic car
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Small Area Estimation Methods for the Dutch Investment Survey
Small area estimation techniques are investigated for the Dutch Investment Survey, aiming to estimate investments in municipalities using a sample of 20,000 enterprises. The study compares direct estimators with small area estimators, evaluating different specifications and methodologies. Two main m
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Dutch Overshoot Day 2024: Living Like the Dutch Requires 4 Earths
Dutch Overshoot Day 2024 falls on April 1st, highlighting that if everyone lived like the Dutch, we would need 4 Earths to sustain our current lifestyle. This emphasizes the urgency for sustainable living practices to ensure a viable future for our planet.
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Innovative Tools and Approaches in Language Annotation and Visualization at CLARIN 2020
Presentations at CLARIN 2020 Session focused on annotation and visualization tools, including a neural syntax annotator for Dutch and German, exploring and visualizing Wordnet data with GermaNet Rover, named entity recognition for distant reading in ELTeC, and the semi-automatic analysis of spontane
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Dutch Childminding Boom and Consequences for Childminders
The presentation discusses the Dutch way of organizing child care, including the childminding boom and its consequences for childminders. It covers the best ways of organizing childcare, the types of formal child care available in the Netherlands, child care allowance, and the shift towards a demand
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Perspectives on Anglo-Dutch Wars: Documents and Views
Documents from English ambassador Sir George Downing and an anonymous pamphlet published in the Dutch Republic offer contrasting perspectives on the financial burdens and priorities during the Anglo-Dutch Wars. Sir Downing highlights the financial strain on the Dutch provinces, specifically Holland,
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Partitive Pronouns in Italian and Dutch: A Comparative Analysis
This study explores the use of partitive pronouns in intransitive contexts in Italian and Dutch, examining their roles in both languages. The research delves into the nuances of partitive pronouns, their syntactic structures, and their interactions with direct objects and quantified adverbial phrase
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Dutch-Iranian Dairy Co-operation Project Overview
Explore the collaborative potential between Dutch and Iranian partners in enhancing the dairy sector, focusing on quality milk and feed production efficiency. The project involves data collection, field trips, and key issues like quality assurance, feed availability, water efficiency, and education
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Dutch Good Growth Fund: Financing for Development
Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) is a €700 million revolving fund that provides tailored funding for sustainable and socially responsible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in low- and middle-income countries. It aims to address the financing challenges faced by SMEs, offering various financia
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Investing in Local SMEs through DGGF in Developing Countries
The Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands aims to bridge the financing gap for SMEs in developing countries, particularly focusing on entrepreneurs looking to expand. It offers investments in Dutch and local SMEs, targeting specific groups like women, yo
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An Open Dutch-German Border in Times of Corona
Explore the impact of border restrictions at the Dutch-German border during the Covid-19 pandemic. From semi-closures affecting commuting, shopping, and socio-cultural visits to the resilience shown in gradually returning to pre-corona levels. The coordinated policy measures, relative leniency, and
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Challenges and Opportunities in Dutch Philanthropy Sector
The Dutch philanthropic sector faces challenges such as changing donor behaviors and decreased donations. This has led to a discussion on the viability of crowdfunding as a funding strategy. With philanthropy being a significant economic force in the Netherlands, the sector is exploring new ways to
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Linkages Between Agriculture and Rural Nonfarm Economy for Rural Transformation in Africa
Agriculture plays a key role in driving rural economic growth in developing regions, with strong linkages to the rural nonfarm economy (RNFE). As agriculture prospers, so does the RNFE. However, over time, the dependence on agriculture decreases as countries urbanize and diversify. Recent trends in
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Understanding Adjective Endings in Pennsylvania Dutch (PA Dutch 101)
Adjectives in Pennsylvania Dutch are used to describe nouns, similar to English. Depending on the situation, adjectives either follow special endings or do not take an ending. Three main situations affect adjective endings when used with definite articles, indefinite articles, or independently. Addi
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PA Dutch 101 - Command Forms
PA Dutch 101 Video 37 covers Command Forms in Pennsylvania Dutch. There are three command forms: Singular, Plural, and Lets. The choice of form depends on the number of people being addressed. The Singular Form is used for one person, the Plural Form for multiple people, and the Lets Form when sugge
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