Experience in Choices for Decommissioning the Dounreay Site

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fred Catlow
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Local Population ◽  
National Level ◽  
Great Length ◽  
Green Party ◽  
The Public ◽  
Scottish National Party ◽  
The People ◽  
Nuclear Site ◽  
Local Politicians

The paper describes the public participation from the viewpoint of a stakeholder and member of the public. The dialogue between various members of the Dounreay Stakeholders Committee vary widely and do not always seem to represent the views of the wider public. Whilst great care has been taken to select various options for the ultimate condition of the Dounreay site and these have been discussed at great length and the preferred option selected by consensus, there still appears to be some conflict within the local community. It is probable that if the local population had to vote on the options for the future of the Dounreay nuclear site the outcome would be vastly different from that of the Stakeholders Committee. Whilst the politicians have been elected by the people, they represent a distinctly anti-nuclear view (even to the extent of decommissioning) whereas many local people (especially the workers on the Dounreay site) would prefer to see a continuation of nuclear activity at Dounreay. The problem is not only with local politicians but at national level in Scotland itself where the Scottish National Party has formed a coalition with the Green Party on condition all nuclear activities are phased out.

Regulatory Administration: An Evolving and Neglected Area of Public Administration in India

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 686-702
Author(s):  
Yudhishthira Sapru ◽  
R.K. Sapru
Keyword(s):  
National Level ◽  
Current Phase ◽  
The Public ◽  
The People ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Governance Process ◽  
Regulatory Bodies ◽  
The Government ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
And Control

In the current phase of liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation, and now broadly governance, regulatory administration has acquired growing importance as an instrument of achieving socio-economic objectives. It is through instrumentality of regulatory administration that the government is able to exercise effective political and economic sovereignty and control over the country’s governance process and resources. Governments of nearly all developing countries have initiated policies and procedures to promote and strengthen regulatory bodies and agencies. However, the results of these promotional and regular activities have varied considerably, often reflecting large inadequacies in policies, organisational structures and procedures. Increasing emphasis is now being placed at the national level on a more flexible regulatory administration to enforce compliance with nationally established policies and requirements in various political, economic and social spheres. As a watchdog for the public interest, governments both at central and state levels should engage in activities for the promotion of social and economic justice, so as to ensure the happiness and prosperity of the people.

scholarly journals Integration of the Urban Local Bodies for Disaster Mitigation in Aizawl City

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-81
Author(s):  
Malsawmi Pachuau
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Search And Rescue ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
The Public ◽  
High Rise ◽  
The People ◽  
Post Disaster

Local government plays an integral part in the mechanism of Disaster Management in Mizoram. The local bodies are the direct representatives of the local community and the local community places their full trust in them. Post disaster measures such as mock drills, training of search and rescue teams, physical and economic relief and rehabilitation are not something new to us, yet the aspect of disaster mitigation is something which has not bred familiarity among the Mizos. The need for sensitization of the public on the importance of Disaster Mitigation is a necessity. The saying ‘Earthquakes do not kill people; buildings do’ is pertinent in urban areas. Urban areas are congested and more prone to disasters. High rise buildings, squatter settlements due to high densities and low availability of land has endangered not just the lives of the public but has also caused a massive disturbance of the ecological system. The paper covers certain Acts and Regulations of the Aizawl Municipal Corporation dealing with structural mitigation and the detection of illegal construction, unsafe buildings, and encroachments on municipal and public properties. At the local level, the councillors are involved in making, unmaking and carrying out these rules and regulations, with direct bearing on the local people. The paper also gives an account of the need of reimplementation to generate awareness, knowledge and education on Disaster Management to the people of Mizoram.

Advising and Warning the People: Swedish Salafis on Violence, Renunciation and Life in the Suburbs

2020 ◽  
pp. 155-172
Author(s):  
Susanne Olsson
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Identity Construction ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Public Discourse ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Moral Reform ◽  
The Public ◽  
The People ◽  
Positive Message ◽  
Foreign Fighters

The chapter analyses the public discourse of a Swedish Salafi group, concerned with concrete social ills in the local community. The group is against violence, carrying out missionary activities focused on piety, correct practice and behaviour. Three topics are analysed using material from their YouTube-channel: 1) Reaching Paradise through Renunciation, 2) Establishing a Non-Violent Strategy, and 3) Social development. Through missionary activities (daʿwa), they respond to the current situation with foreign fighters, terrorism and gang criminality. The message is straightforward and self-assured as it attempts to disrupt the positive images some young people may have of violent lifestyles and create new role models to emulate. They are thereby striving to present a positive message: if people join their project of moral reform and renunciation, they will contribute to strengthening suburbs and create a peaceful environment. At the same time, in-group identity construction is strong and exclusionist.

scholarly journals Peningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang perlindungan anak dari aspek pendidikan, hukum, dan kesehatan di Desa Tambun Kecamatan Bandar Petalangan

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 359-365
Author(s):  
Ulfia Hasanah ◽  
Hayatul Ismi ◽  
Ihda Hasbiyati ◽  
Maimunah Maimunah ◽  
Rismadefi Woferst ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Protection ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Education Law ◽  
The Public ◽  
The People ◽  
Standard Population ◽  
Service Activity ◽  
Role Of Parents

There are several problems in the community with children in the fields of Education, Law and Health. There are still children under 18 years of age who are exploited as commercial sexual workers; children in conflict with the law, children aged 10-18 Years work in the informal sector, children who leave primary school before graduating or do not continue to the next level due to access and economy; adoption cases are carried out outside the standard population administration procedures; the discovery of stunted children. So, it is necessary to increase public understanding regarding child protection. One of those who have the responsibility of providing protection to children is the parent, the service program is carried out by providing material related to the role of parents and society in providing protection to children. The delivery of this material aims to provide an understanding of child protection in terms of education, law and health so that the public can understand the importance of protecting children. This service activity in Tambun Village can be said to be successful. There was a request from the participants to continue this activity. The people of Tambun Village hope that for further activities, further training is given regarding the skills needed by parents and the community. To increase community understanding, the WA Group was also created, whose members are parents who have participated in the Socialization program, this group aims to be a forum for communication between the Service Team and the local community.

scholarly journals Konsultacje społeczne jako forma demokratycznej partycypacji mieszkańców w zarządzaniu wspólnotą lokalną

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 131-145
Author(s):  
Beata Springer
Keyword(s):  
Social Participation ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Public Consultation ◽  
Democratic Participation ◽  
European Law ◽  
The Public ◽  
The People ◽  
The Subject

Public consultation as a form of democratic participation in managing of local communityThe article discusses the issue of public consultation, legal and formal issues, used in national and European law. It shows the genesis of the Polish regulation of consultation. It presents one of the mechanisms for social participation in the local community and the opportunities offered by the use of this toolIt discusses how important it should be to consult with the people, to communicate with the public. The subject of the study is also a critical analysis of the solutions adopted in resolutions concerning the holding of consultations. At the same time particular examples of solutions used in resolutions of local government are shown. Attention is drawn to the irregularities in constructing the resolutions and the reluctance of parts of local authorities to carry out the consultations. The whole bearing was selected decisions and case law of the administrative courts.

scholarly journals Local Community Perception towards Slow City: Gokceada Sample

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melike Erdogan
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Positive Development ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
The Public ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The People ◽  
The City

<p class="a"><span lang="EN-US">Slow city movement has been firstly emerged in Italy with the purpose of eliminating the homogenous structure that the globalization has created in the cities. Slow city has been turned into an international network due to a philosophy providing sustainability of the city by improving the quality of individuals’ life. Turkey is also among the states which are the members of International Cittaslow Union. 11 districts have participated slow city movement starting with Seferihisar in Turkey. One of these districts is Gokceada constituting the case study. Gokceada has assumed the title of slow city by carrying out the criteria required for slow city in 2011. The aim of this study is to determine how the people’s perceptions and what their expectations towards citta slow phenomenon are. It is aimed to clarify the advantages and disadvantages of being a citta slow according to the public. The study has been conducted in the center of Gokceada through interview method. As a result of the research, it has been reached a conclusion that the people have knowledge about the Cittaslow concept. In addition, they have also assessed Gokceada being a citta slow as a positive development in terms of advantages provided. </span></p>

Who’s in Control? Job Creation Co-Operatives in a Capitalist Economy

1987 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-286
Author(s):  
Mary Mellor ◽  
Janet Hannah ◽  
John Stirling
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Local Community ◽  
National Level ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
The People ◽  
Great Pressure ◽  
Set Up ◽  
High Level ◽  
New Generation ◽  
And Control

In Britain a new generation of worker co-operatives have emerged that differ from earlier phases of co-operative development in that they have been formed primarily to create jobs in response to the high level of unemployment. All the major political parties favour co-operative development and co-operative support organisations of various kinds have been set up at local and national level. This paper argues that such ‘job creation’ co-operatives and the organisations that support them have come under great pressure to prioritise job creation as against the formulation of effective and secure co-operative structures. This pressure arises because the policies surrounding co-operative development have not taken account of the severe economic pressures the co-operatives face and the consequent effect upon their ability to sustain the co-operative principles of ownership and control of the business by the people who work in it. In the light of the specific needs and problems of the new generation of worker co-operatives the paper argues that the concepts of co-operative ownership and control need to be reassessed, in particular in relation to membership. The distinction between a co-operative and a collective is also re-evaluated together with the need for co-operative structures to be replicated in other aspects of the local community.

Communitarian campaign against the stigma of schizophrenia: “be on the stage”

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 464-464
Author(s):  
N.S.L. Filipe ◽  
P.J. Clemente ◽  
S.I.S. Mateus ◽  
R.C.C. Lopes
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Medical Illness ◽  
The Public ◽  
Living Body ◽  
Body Imagery ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
The People ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Impact

The use of cultural approaches addressing stigma and discrimination promotes acceptance by raising consciousness. People with schizophrenia are often stigmatized by others.Discrimination associated with common myths contributes to social exclusion and treatment delay, creating a barrier to recovery.This paper aims to present the development, implementation and evaluation of an anti-stigma campaign in the context of primary health care and local community using theatrical techniques.In the Health Centre waiting rooms the invisible theatre technique was implemented, consisting in the performance of a previously rehearsed script without informing the public that it was a play, aiming to provoke debate and clarify problems related to social inequality and discrimination. The play script addressed common myths related to schizophrenia: People with schizophrenia are usually dangerous and violent; People with schizophrenia are unlikely to recover; Schizophrenia, as other mental conditions is a sign of weakness and not a true medical illness and others. In the local community, street performances were implemented based on image theatre techniques consisting in the use of living body imagery to address the myths described above.Behavioural responses to the intervention were assessed using Likert type scale. Most of the people in both the settings were paying attention to the performances and dialogues. People watching street performances, however, were more active in expressing opinions or making specific questions related to the subject.Further research on the impact of anti-stigma campaigns using theatre techniques is needed. These strategies may provide an effective approach to fight stigma in communitarian settings.

scholarly journals Population Involvement in Dealing with Local Community Problems in the Rural Areas of Latvia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Modrite Pelse ◽  
◽  
Liga Svanberga ◽  
Arianna Todorova ◽  
Sabine Berzina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Public Involvement ◽  
Local Community ◽  
National Level ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Surrounding Area ◽  
The Public ◽  
Active Population ◽  
Municipal Employee

The public prefers to express their opinions on the development of the surrounding area, make assessments and comments, as well as participate in surveys. However, the involvement of the public itself in improving the immediate surroundings and in solving the problems of its fellows is not always sufficient. The research aims to determine whether there are differences in public involvement in addressing municipal problems across various population groups within a municipality. The paper presents the results of an extensive survey. The research considered problems within one municipality in Latvia – Jelgava municipality – and analysed the rural territories located in the immediate vicinity of the centre of the municipality as well as those being the furthest from the centre. The results of the research revealed that young people were most satisfied with their lives in their municipality if their places of residence were closer to the centre of the municipality. The ability to influence the decisions of one’s own local government was highly valued by residents in the age group from 26 to 44 years in the rural territories that were in the immediate vicinity of the centre the municipality, yet this possibility was most often rated as weak among the youth living in the most remote rural territories from the centre of the municipality. Population involvement in solving a problem relevant to the society was the most frequently used way when the population requested a municipal employee to solve this problem. A large segment of the society in rural areas admitted that they did nothing, and this passivity was also evident in the group of young people who lived further away from the centre of the municipality. The involvement of the population in national-level public activities across all age groups and territories was quite equal, as the active population were involved in Saeima elections, campaigns for collecting signatures and donating various thing

scholarly journals ANALYSIS IMPACT OF THE EXPANSION OF THE REGION AGAINST LOCAL COMMUNITY SOCIAL CONFLICT

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-25
Author(s):  
Baso Madiong
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
The Public ◽  
The People ◽  
Rich People ◽  
The Government ◽  
Sea Area

Research entitled the influence of the expansion Area of the cultural values of society of West Sulawesi province aims to study the formation mechanism of the new autonomous region, as well as more healt not neglecting the terms that have been determined. and that is not less important is the readiness of the region concerned, both in aspects of the financing, human Resources and the credibility of the bureaucracy in the management of good governance and better. the other thing is to do the capacity of the public to control the performance of the Executive and the legislature which is especially representative of the people who tend to exploit the people. so that the spirit of the sea area bottom line is improving public services and rich people and does not pose a conflict of cultures really manifested in a more benevolent and wise. The method used is the guidance to the Government and society in General about the real purpose of the expansion area as well as coaching the community who are in conflict due to the expansion region.

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