The provision of child protection services varies considerably across the world. This paper offers a broad overview of some of the main approaches to child protection used internationally. Using examples from Canada, Sweden, Belgium and the Gaza Strip, it offers policy-makers the chance to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches, as well...

This publication surveys lobbying codes of conduct and registers introduced by Australian federal and state governments and some overseas governments. Executive summary This publication surveys lobbying codes of conduct and registers introduced by Australian federal and state governments and some overseas governments. Although lobbying is a legitimate practice and part of the democratic process, the...

This report gives an overview of the literature published between 2004 and 2013 relating to government and sector-level tertiary e-learning initiatives in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Key findings The key findings of this annotated bibliography are: New Zealand established the e-Collaborative Development Fund (e-CDF) in 2003. The e-CDF...

Advanced healthcare systems are moving toward greater efficiency, transparency and accountability, and this trend will continue, particularly in fiscally-constrained environments There is no single measure that will improve service delivery and patient outcomes, ensure financial sustainability and increase accountability and transparency in a health system Performance reporting in healthcare will work if properly developed and...

This article discusses the history of restorative justice globally as well as elements particular to current restorative justice practices in New Zealand.