Transformative Child Rights Advocacy: An Ergonomic Conceptual Framework

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 541-562
Author(s):  
Musavengana Chibwana
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Child Rights ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Process Outcomes ◽  
Welfare Of The Child ◽  
Accountability Mechanism ◽  
African Charter

Abstract This paper proposes a practical transformative child rights advocacy conceptual framework that is anchored to the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child for normative guidance. The paper is premised on the understanding that the fulfilment of all rights for children requires a strong accountability mechanism, hence the need for an easy-to-use conceptual framework. The paper highlights tenets that will make an advocacy initiative to be transformative. To achieve the aspiration of a practical, transformative and rich conceptual framework, the paper draws from the structure-process-outcomes paradigm work of Avedis Donabedian on quality assessment. The framework provides a practical format for policy makers, practitioners and rights holders to hold the duty bearers to account.

Materialism and Green Purchase Intention: A Study of Urban Vietnamese Consumers

2017 ◽  
pp. 89-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mai Nguyen Thi Tuyet ◽  
Hung Nguyen Vu ◽  
Linh Nguyen Hoang ◽  
Minh Nguyen Hoang
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Tpb Model ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Impact

This study focuses on examining the impact of three components of materialism on green purchase intention for urban consumers in Vietnam, an emerging economy. An extended Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) is applied as the conceptual framework for this study. The hypotheses are empirically tested using survey data obtained from consumers in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. The regression results show support for most of our hypotheses. The findings indicate that two out of three facets of materialism are significant predictors of green purchase intention. Specifically, success is found to be negatively related to purchase intention, while happiness is related positively to the intention. All three antecedents in the TPB model, including attitude towards green purchase, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control are also found to have positive impacts on purchase intention. The research findings are discussed and implications for managers and policy makers are provided.

scholarly journals The Protection of Internally Displaced Children in Africa: A Doctrinal Analysis of Article 23(4) of the African Children's Charter

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Romola Adeola ◽  
Benyam D Mezmur
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Internal Displacement ◽  
Refugee Children ◽  
Internally Displaced ◽  
Welfare Of The Child ◽  
Displaced Children ◽  
African Charter

Abstract This article considers the protection of, and assistance for, internally displaced children (IDCs) in Africa. Internal displacement has become one of Africa's most pressing human rights challenges. Over the last decade, millions of persons have been internally displaced on the continent by conflict, disaster and other causes. Children are one of the most affected categories of persons, given the implications of displacement for them. Article 23(4) of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child incorporates specific protection for IDCs. This article examines the protection of IDCs in the context of this regional framework. It argues that, while article 23(4) requires that both refugee children and IDCs should be accorded the same protection from a rights-based perspective, it also requires that the protection of IDCs should be construed with reference to the Kampala Convention, which is the most recent applicable regional regime governing internal displacement.

scholarly journals Classification and Measurement of the Firms’ Resources and Capabilities Applied to Eco-Innovation Projects from a Resource-Based View Perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 3161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pilar Portillo-Tarragona ◽  
Sabina Scarpellini ◽  
Jose Moneva ◽  
Jesus Valero-Gil ◽  
Alfonso Aranda-Usón
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Innovation Projects ◽  
Resources And Capabilities

Interest from academics, policy–makers and practitioners in eco-innovation has increased as it enables the optimization of the use of natural resources improving competitiveness and it provides a conceptual framework for corporate sustainability. In this context, this paper provides an in-depth analysis and a wide classification of the specific indicators for the integrated measurement of eco-innovation projects in business from a resource-based view (RBV). The specific metrics were tested to measure the economic-financial and environmental resources and capabilities applied by five Spanish firms to eco-innovation projects, selected as case studies.

NGOs management: a roadmap to effective practices

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 372-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Aboramadan
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Private Companies ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Business World ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
One Year ◽  
Management Functions

Purpose From one year to another, more researchers join in the ever-growing field of interest of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Nevertheless, the literature on NGOs management is not as rich as what has been developed for private companies and bodies in the business world. The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework for managing NGOs effectively. Design/methodology/approach Reviewing the literature on NGOs management from different areas, the paper proposes a conceptual framework. Findings The paper provides a conceptual framework on how different management functions are involved in a mutual framework for managing NGOs. Research limitations/implications The author needs to empirically test the suggested framework using qualitative and qualitative techniques. Originality/value The author’s perspective on NGOs management is a subject of great interest for different NGOs stakeholders including: donors, communities, volunteers, managers and policy-makers.

Use of Geo-Information in Environmental Policy

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-58
Author(s):  
Wies Vullings ◽  
Jandirk Bulens ◽  
Dennis Walvoort
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Policy ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Spatial Thinking ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Data Infrastructure

To date, use of the full potential of geo-information is not often applied in the daily practice of policy makers. The main questions explored by this research are: Why is geo-information not widely used in policy and how can this be improved? A conceptual framework was developed to evaluate the use of geo-information. For five cases, the use of geo-information was evaluated by means of this framework. The results of the evaluation, as well as the usefulness of the framework, are discussed. Recommendations on spatial thinking and practice, availability and quality of a spatial data infrastructure and implementation of new geo-applications in policy-making are also made.

The Policy-Demand for Social Research in Civil Justice: The UK Perspective

2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexy Buck
Keyword(s):  
Justice System ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Civil Justice ◽  
Legal Research ◽  
Legal Process ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Process Outcomes ◽  
Consumer Perspective ◽  
The Uk

AbstractOver recent years, there has been an increased interest among UK policy-makers in ‘law in the real world’. Both quantitative and qualitative empirical legal research on how legal process, outcomes or structures work is required to satisfy this demand. There is also a focus on citizens’ experience of the law and on ‘consumers’ of the justice system. Recent social research projects commissioned by government, in particular the English and Welsh Civil and Social Justice Survey, will be used to exemplify the importance attached to research in evidence-based civil justice policy-making, and the importance of the citizen and ‘consumer’ perspective. Some differences in the approach taken in Germany will be highlighted throughout the article, and discussion points for a British-German comparison will be raised in the conclusion.

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