scholarly journals Evolution of Ideas about the Role of the Environmental Factor in socio-Economic Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 247 ◽  
pp. 01068
Author(s):  
E. Y. Dotsenko ◽  
N. P. Ezdina ◽  
A. Sh. Khasanova ◽  
M. I. Khasanov
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Environmental Factor ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Social Systems ◽  
Anthropogenic Pressure ◽  
Renewable Natural Resources ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Impact

The article presents an analysis of alternative theories of ecological and economic development. The authors formulate the role of the environmental factor in socio-economic development, taking into account the ideas of alternative economic schools and trends. The paper analyzes the problems of preserving the environment as the basis of human life. This takes into account the nature of the impact of anthropogenic pressure on natural complexes and objects, due to increased consumption, excessive withdrawal of renewable natural resources that exceed the rate of natural recovery, a reduction in the reserves of non-renewable natural resources, as well as an increase in the population. At the same time, the article focuses on the problems of sustainable, balanced, harmonious development of production and social systems.

Territorial Planning and Sustainable Development: A Case Study from the APA São Francisco Xavier-SP

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel Henrique ◽  
Maria Angélica Toniolo
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Territorial Planning ◽  
Socio Economic Development

Abstract This article is a case study from the APA São Francisco Xavier, located in the municipality of São José dos Campos-SP, and aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this UC category as an instrument of territorial planning to fulfill its role of reconciling conservation and socio-economic development, based on the sustainable use of natural resources. This study applied multi-methods - both qualitative and quantitative approaches - using fieldwork, participant observation, questionnaires, and geoprocessing to collect and analyze both primary and secondary data. The results demonstrate that APA promotes conservation, but is not free from threats and does not have effective and permanent means to guarantee the promotion of socio-economic development based on the sustainable use of its natural resources. The study suggests that territorial planning should be articulated between the levels of government, its different agencies, and the local community.

scholarly journals Role of seasonality in the socio-economic development of rural areas of the southern part of the Republic of Karelia

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-61
Author(s):  
Alexey Naumov ◽  
Varvara Akimova ◽  
Daria Elmanova ◽  
Elizaveta Velichko ◽  
Mikhail Topnikov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Rural Settlements ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe objective of this work is to analyze the impact of seasonality on the socio-economic development of rural areas of the southern part of Karelia. This study is based on the field data obtained via semi-structured in-depth interviews with experts from the local community. The results show that the influence of seasonality is rather indirect, being a constituent of other factors: economic, infrastructural, institutional, social, etc. Although seasonality is most often perceived as a negative phenomenon regarding socio-economic development, modern types of economic activity characterized by a peak of activity in different seasons of the year mitigate the effect of seasonality and even benefit from being seasonal. Based on the materials collected, a typology of rural settlements of the southern part of Karelia based on the nature of the effect of seasonality has been developed (with a predominantly positive and predominantly negative effect).

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF MEDIUM AND SMALL CITIES IN DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN

2020 ◽  
pp. 37-42
Author(s):  
Lamiya Abasova
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Economic Structure ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Industrial Products ◽  
Small Cities ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Republic

The aim of the study is to analyze еhe role of medium and small cities in development of regions in the Republic of Azerbaijan Methods. The study used the method of comparative historical methods, statistics, analyze. Results. As a result, recommendations and suggestions were made to regulate the economic structure of small and medium-sized cities, and to increase the role of the regions in the development of the country. One of the main directions of socio-economic development are the reconstruction of the economic structure of small and medium-sized cities, the creation of new production and service facilities in these areas, and the organization of public services at the level of modern requirements. With these activities, new workplaces will be created and cities will play a role in the development of the country. Scientific novelty. Cities play an important role in the location of agricultural areas and population, in the processing of natural resources and agricultural products. These factors have a significant impact on regional development as well. Most of the cities in Azerbaijan are medium and small. Therefore it covers all regions of the country. Given this, it is possible to ensure the socio-economic development of the regions by developing small and medium-sized cities. However, the role of the regions in the socio-economic development of the country is still weak. It shows itself in the production of more industrial products. To solve the problem, it is necessary to construct new light and food industry facilities and service facilities in the regions. Natural and geographical conditions, the use of natural resources, and EGP are influenced by urban development in Azerbaijan. The majority of urban areas in the country are located in plains and foothills, close to water basins and the Caspian coast. For many years the processing of agricultural products has been the basis of urban economic structures. Different objects of the secondary industry are functioning in the cities due to the diversified structure of agriculture. However, during the transition period, their activities stopped, the production of industrial products declined and workplaces were closed. This factor has slowed the decrease of the urban population and increased migration. During the preparing of the article, the annual reports of the State Statistical Committee on regional development, industry, socio-cultural development played a statistical base role.

THE ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF CANADA

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-175
Author(s):  
A.V. Sharkovа ◽  
◽  
I.A. Keylin ◽  
S.E. Shibalova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Market Economy ◽  
Gross National Product ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
Growth Structure ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Impact

Small and medium-sized businesses are an integral part of the market economy, without which the state cannot function effectively. SMEs largely determine the rate of economic growth, structure and quality of the gross national product, forming its significant share. This article examines the features of business in Canada, its role and place in the economy, and examines the impact of entrepreneurship on the socio-economic life of the country.

Reversing the ‘Resource Curse’ Phenomenon in Nigeria: An Assessment of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Act After a Decade

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 141-162
Author(s):  
Nelson Ojukwu-Ogba ◽  
Patrick Osode
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Resource Curse ◽  
Extractive Industries ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Driving Potential

Abstract Natural resources endowment is a blessing to the endowed states due to their catalytic development-driving potential. The exploitation of the endowment should result in rapid socio-economic development. However, for most developing states, the blessing of these natural resources strangely tends to turn disadvantageous; a phenomenon that has been distinctly identified in the literature as ‘the resource curse’. This paper examines that phenomenon, using Nigeria as a case study given the serious environmental, political and socio-economic challenges occasioned by the country’s exploitation of its oil and gas endowment. The paper particularly considers the impact of the statutory intervention in Nigeria to reverse the trend through the instrumentality of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Act (NEITI Act) 2007. The paper further explores what could be the most effective means of containing the said problems in light of their implications for the future of the country and its people.

THE ROLE OF THE TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN STIMULATING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

2017 ◽  
Vol 72 (0) ◽  
pp. 19-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Koźlak
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Human Activity ◽  
Transport System ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Modern Economy ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Impact

The importance of transport for economic development results from its multilateral links with different forms of human activity. So far, the focus has been on the impact of investments in the transport infrastructure on economic growth, whereas the importance of other elements of the transport system has been overlooked. In this article the concept and components of the transport system have been analysed, indicating the important role of the soft transport infrastructure and innovation. The main objective of the article is to analyse the role played by transport in the modern economy and indicate the mechanisms affecting the socio-economic development.

The role of new towns in the local socio-economic development

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 28-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Konecka-Szydłowska ◽  
Robert Perdał
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Data Bank ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Local Data ◽  
New Towns ◽  
Local Labour ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The Impact

The aim of the research presented in this article is to determine the role of new towns created in Poland within 1989—2015. The study is focused on the analysis of socio-economic development of such cities, mainly as local labour markets, with particular emphasis on the scale of people commuting to work. For the purpose of this analysis i.a. a method of taxonomic measure of development was adopted (the creation of the measure is based on the estimation of the distance to the ideal solution). The study was carried out on the basis of the Local Data Bank resources provided by the CSO, as well as own esearch and works performed by other authors. The results of conducted research showed that the impact of the new cities on the creation of socio-economic relationship increases significantly when the centre has a well-developed economic base with public services of supra-local importance, which stimulates the development of other socio-economic links, e.g. service and trade. Furthermore, the role of large urban agglomerations in the socio-economic activation of people living in new small towns was outlined.

scholarly journals Modern city: the system of local government and support of small and medium-sized businesses

2021 ◽  
Vol 116 ◽  
pp. 00029
Author(s):  
Evgeniy Buchwald
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Single Institution ◽  
Public Power ◽  
Municipal Administration ◽  
Municipal Management ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Legal Foundations ◽  
The Impact

The article analyzes issues related to the impact of various reforms in the sphere of Russian self-government on the development of Russian cities, especially in the context of new territorial administration systems. As the initial premises of such reforms, we consider, first of all, the constitutional innovations of 2020, which in one way or another affected the economic and legal foundations of Russian local self-government, in particular, through the approval of a single institution of “public power” in the country. The concept of “public authority” is intended to embody the unity and interaction of state and municipal administration in solving the problems of socio-economic development of territories. Further, in the context of the development of cities and their management systems, the tasks of preparing new “Foundations...” of state policy in the field of local self-government are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the need to strengthen the role of municipal management structures in supporting small business forms. The importance of specifying the place and role of various types of municipalities in the practice of strategic planning is shown.

scholarly journals Transformation of the institutional environment of a timber enterprise as a factor of social and economic development of the Finno-Ugric region in the 1990-ies

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-58
Author(s):  
Oleg I. Kulagin
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Timber Industry ◽  
Foreign Companies ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Regional Authorities ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. The article examines the processes of transformation of the institutional environment of the regional timber industry enterprises in Karelia in the 1990s. The aim of the study was to identify the impact of this transformation at the level of socio-economic development of the Republic of Karelia as a Finno-Ugric region with the predominant development of the branches of the timber industry. Materials and Methods. The research methodology is based on the use of a predominantly institutional approach. Its application makes it possible to trace the changes that occurred in the structure of the institutional environment of regional timber industry enterprises with the beginning of market transformations in the 1990-ies, as well as the degree of effectiveness of the interaction of this enterprise with various economic entities. Results and Discussion. The analysis of the changes that took place in the first post-Soviet decade in the institutional environment of regional timber industry showed a number of negative aspects. First of all, the role of the state greatly reduced, which was unable to form effective “rules of the game” for the timber economy. The Forest Code adopted in 1997 infringed upon the rights of Karelia as a subject of the Federation, since only a part of the forests could be transferred to the ownership of the Republic. In the current difficult conditions, with the absence of the party and state control departments, and the difficult financial situation of the region, the role of regional authorities in solving the problems of forestry enterprises increased. In the context of spontaneous privatization and the collapse of the financial system, timber industry enterprises faced numerous problems of interaction with suppliers, customers, consumers and banks. This period was the time of the strengthening of the role of foreign companies in the work of timber enterprises. Unfortunately, having received a controlling stake in a number of domestic enterprises, foreign entrepreneurs were in no hurry to invest in their development. Conclusion. The transformations that took place in the institutional environment of the regional forestry enterprises in the 1990-ies negatively affected the level of the socio-economic development of Finno-Ugric region, based on the development of branches of the timber industry complex.

The Impact of Mobile Phone Uses in the Developing World

2021 ◽  
pp. 315-338
Author(s):  
Sylvain K. Cibangu ◽  
Donna Champion ◽  
Mark Hepworth
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Top Down ◽  
The World ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Impact

Around the turn of the year 2020, unprecedented challenges rocked the world, casting a spotlight on large swathes of the world's populations still unconnected and those connected being gravely plagued by inequalities and racism. The promises of rapid/digital mobile phone dissemination around the world have evaporated. To add to these woes, despite the amount of writings produced on mobile phones, Western bias is surprisingly unbridledly prevailing alongside the fêted wireless connections/apps. Expansive literature tends to present the rapid adoption of mobile phones among rural individuals, with little to no indication of how local values and voices are respected or promoted. This chapter is a study that undertook semi-structured interviews with 16 rural chiefs to inquire into ways in which mobile phones enabled socio-economic development in the rural Congo. Rather than using quantitative, large-scale, or top-down data, the study sought to give voice to chiefs themselves about the role of mobile phones.

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