Transforming Multilateral Diplomacy provides the inside view of the negotiations that produced the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Not only did this process mark a sea change in how the UN conducts multilateral diplomacy, it changed the way the UN does its business. This book tells the story of the people, issues, negotiations, and paradigm shifts that unfolded through the Open Working Group (OWG) on SDGs and the subsequent negotiations on the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, from the unique point of view of Ambassador Macharia Kamau, and other key participants from governments, the UN Secretariat, and civil society.

Transforming Multilateral Diplomacy provides the inside view of the negotiations that produced the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Not only did this process mark a sea change in how the UN conducts multilateral diplomacy, it changed the way the UN does its business. This book tells the story of the people, issues, negotiations, and paradigm shifts that unfolded through the Open Working Group (OWG) on SDGs and the subsequent negotiations on the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, from the unique point of view of Ambassador Macharia Kamau, and other key participants from governments, the UN Secretariat, and civil society.

This book discusses the role of the medical professionals who in the call of their duty have to occasionally clarify their values in as far as ethical dilemmas are concerned. It correlates the challenges of care giving with the christian world view concerning end-of- life issues. It attempts to reconcile and also draw parallels on the diverse views. The book presents some best case scenarios and dialogues on this subject from the local setting and elsewhere in a down to earth approach and will be invaluable to those in fields such as psychosocial, ethics, medical, nursing, religious studies and even law. Health personnel and especially those in critical care and hospice care should find the book useful. He has published several articles and a book: 'Inventory on Job Description of Nurse Managers in Developing Countries: Rising Above the Challenges in A Changing Work Environment'. ISBN 978-3-659-17612-8. His scholarly link is: https: //www.researchgate.net/profile/Simon_Kamau/

The nurse manager is an indomitable figure in any health care setting. He or She bears the image of the hospital. Going to great lengths to ensure the smooth running of the institution amidst daunting challenges. There seems to be an apparent disharmony between the supporting structures available for her most of the time as well as the system she supports. An Inventory Into The Job Description of Nurse managers' attempts to bring out these inconsistencies, as applies mainly to developing countries. The findings are based on a case study of a level six hospital in Kenya. We can draw hardy lessons from it, to inform policy makers in health and influence curricula in nursing education. More critically though, it is an attempt to better the lot, calling for streamlining of the job description of the Nurse Manager. It advocates for better terms of service for all nurses commensurate to the roles they play. A Favorite quote "This world is full of people who do their duty half-heartedly, grudgingly and poorly. Don't be like them. Whatever is your duty, do it as fully and perfectly as you possibly can..." Dr Geoffrey Griffins (1933-2005), founder of Starehe Boys' Centre, Kenya