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Public–private partnership (PPP) has delivered expected results on a number of significant projects. Yet, despite the growing appeal, problems have been encountered which have either resulted in slow progress or the total failure of such arrangements. This study offers a comparison between Nigeria and South Africa focusing on several identified critical success factors (CSFs) for PPPs. We rely on secondary data to compare Nigeria and South Africa based on the top ten ranking CSFs identified in the literature. Findings reveal that both countries account for the highest number of PPP projects in Africa but have not recorded huge successes as a result of their shortcomings in important CSFs responsible for the success of PPPs. Nigeria, for instance, is still being challenged with poor energy supply, bad road networks, and ineffective waste management practices, among others. South Africa appears to have had better success in PPP delivery due to a suitable financial market, stable economic policy, favorable legal framework, and a transparent procurement process. We conclude by highlighting the key CSFs for PPPs in Nigeria and South Africa and emphasize the need to address the identified shortcomings. The relevance of this study is in its contribution to the understanding of CSF in PPP projects thereby offering useful insights for policy makers and administrators in improving the success rate of PPPs and enhancing the delivery of public services in these countries. Related Articles: Ikeanyibe, Okechukwu Marcellus. 2018. "Bureaucratic Politics and the Implementation of Liberalization Reforms in Nigeria: A Study of the Unbundling and Reorganization of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation." Politics & Policy 46(2): 263–94. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12249. Iwuoha, Victor Chidubem, Nneka Ifeoma Okafor, and Emmanuel Ifeadike. 2022. "State Regulation of Nigeria's Maritime Ports: Exploring the Impact of Port Concession on both the Regulator and the Operators." Politics & Policy 50(5): 1032–52. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12495. McNamara, Madeleine W., John C. Morris, and Martin Mayer. 2014. "Expanding the Universe of Multi‐Organizational Arrangements: Contingent Coordination and the Deepwater Horizon Transportation Challenges." Politics & Policy 42(3): 346–68. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12073. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Resumen: En los dos decenios siguientes a la adopción del Pacto Internacional de Derechos Económicos, Sociales y Culturales, la OIT aplicó un enfoque realista al defender que el ejercicio de la seguridad y salud en el trabajo (SST) como derecho fundamental pasaba por garantizar ciertas condiciones económicas previas. El presente estudio histórico‐comparativo pasa revista a la actuación de la OIT en ese contexto, a la luz del nuevo complejo de incertidumbre sanitaria mundial y de la incorporación de la SST al marco de principios y derechos fundamentales en el trabajo. Se analiza también la aplicabilidad de un enfoque de realismo vigilante a la labor actual de la OIT en este campo. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study provides a detailed comparison of the skills and competencies required for systems and computer engineers in Colombia and the rest of Latin America. The research uses data from 187 universities, based on the ranking from the Cybermetrics Lab of the Spanish National Research Council, to categorize 16 generic and 20 specific competencies that these professionals should possess. The comparison is carried out using Venn diagrams and statistical analysis of frequency and proportionality to identify similarities and differences between the two regional groups studied. The findings of the study are crucial for understanding regional variations in the academic preparation and job expectations of systems and computer engineers. This comparative analysis proves to be a valuable tool for both companies and academic institutions in the decision-making process. Companies can use this information to assess the suitability of candidates based on specific competencies, while universities can tailor their curricula to meet the demands of the job market and enhance the quality of education. In summary, the study offers a comprehensive overview of the essential competencies of systems and computer engineers in Colombia and Latin America, enabling more informed and effective decision-making in the academic and business sectors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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El artículo tiene como objetivo realizar un estudio comparativo entre “La carta robada”, de Edgar Allan Poe y tres narraciones de Seis problemas para Don Isidro Parodi, de Honorio Bustos Domecq (Jorge Luis Borges y Adolfo Bioy Casares). La investigación se sustenta en la literatura comparada a través de la tematología. Así se encontró que la narración de Poe constituye el modelo de creación para los cuentos de Bustos Domecq.

Este estudio aborda una comparación detallada de las habilidades y competencias requeridas para los ingenieros de sistemas y computación en Colombia y el resto de Latinoamérica. La investigación utiliza datos de 187 universidades, basados en el ranking del Laboratorio de Cibermetría del Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, para categorizar 16 competencias genéricas y 20 específicas que estos profesionales deben poseer. La comparación se lleva a cabo mediante Diagramas de Venn y análisis estadísticos de frecuencia y proporcionalidad, para identificar similitudes y diferencias entre los dos grupos regionales estudiados. Los hallazgos del estudio son críticos para entender las variaciones regionales en la preparación académica y las expectativas laborales de ingenieros en sistemas y computación. Este análisis comparativo resulta ser una herramienta valiosa tanto para empresas como para instituciones académicas en el proceso de toma de decisiones. Las empresas pueden usar esta información para identificar la idoneidad de candidatos, en función de competencias específicas, mientras que las universidades pueden adaptar sus currículos para satisfacer las demandas del mercado laboral y mejorar la calidad de la educación. En resumen, el estudio ofrece un panorama completo de las competencias esenciales de ingenieros de sistemas y computación en Colombia y Latinoamérica, permitiendo una toma de decisiones más informada y efectiva en el ámbito académico y empresarial.