scholarly journals Irrigation water tariffs: lessons for Portugal

Water Policy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 887-907
Author(s):  
Helga Pereira ◽  
Rui Cunha Marques

Abstract This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of the empirical literature on irrigation water tariffs in several countries, particularly in Mediterranean European countries, and to offer insights into the Portuguese status quo. We analyze a wide variety of tariffs, and the largest differences among them are discussed. In various countries, in those regions with a higher demand for water, irrigation water tariffs are more complex and higher, varying from country to country and, within the same country, from region to region. Large differences in irrigation water tariffs among different water-use associations were found, mostly because each one has its own objectives. A SWOT analysis was performed for Portuguese irrigation water tariffs. It concludes that there is much to do to enact the proposed strategies, including recovering operation and maintenance costs and promoting the efficient use of water and efficient water allocation. Furthermore, the farmers' position in the value chain must be improved along with their ease of access to credit, thus increasing the added value of the produced goods.


Author(s):  
Sorta Grace Pardede ◽  
Yosef Manik

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyusun strategi yang tepat dalam peningkatan nilai tambah andaliman (Zantoxylum Acanthopodium) di Kabupaten Toba Samosir yang mempengaruhi ekonomi pemangku kepentingan. Langkah-langkah yang dilakukan ialah: i) pengumpulan informasi produksi disentra penghasil andaliman yaitu Kecamatan Habinsaran, Bor-bor, Nassau, Lumban Julu, Ajibata, dan Silaen, ii) identifikasi/analisis model rantai pasok iii) menganalisis peran/pengaruh serta pemetaan para pemangku kepentingan iv) analisis nilai tambah setiap mata rantai pada rantai pasokan. Terdapat dua jenis metode yang diaplikasikan dan termasuk dalam deskriptif-eksploratif. Pertama, metode kualitatif mencakup studi literatur dalam memperoleh data/acuan pengerjaan, observasi, wawancara dengan pelaku rantai nilai dan pemerintahan. Kedua, metode kuantitatif dengan perhitungan Hayami untuk mengetahui nilai tambah andaliman. Fakta menunjukkan luas lahan produktif pertanian andaliman ± 62,9 Ha dengan kapasitas produksi sebesar ± 417,2 ton/tahun. Terdapat dua model rantai pasokan yaitu andaliman segar dan olahannya. Kemudian pemetaan rantai nilai dilakukan untuk mengetahui nilai R/C dari margin setiap node rantai pasokan. Saat harga andaliman netral hingga tinggi rentang nilai R/C antara 1,08 hingga 1,73 yang menandakan setiap aktor akan untung. Namun apabila harga andaliman rendah nilai R/C antara 0,85 hingga 1,9 dengan keadaan tersebut ada aktor yang sangat dirugikan atau diuntungkan. Hasil terkait peta rantai nilai mengungkapkan rekayasa nilai andaliman belum optimal terbukti dari produk yang dihasilkan rantai pasokan masih jauh dibawah nilai potensial yang mungkin. Analisis SWOT memberi informasi peluang dan tantangan mengembangkan rantai pasok demi meningkatkan nilai produk andaliman. Akhir penelitian ini ialah rekomendasi strategi peningkatan nilai tambah diantaranya, menambah diversifikasi produk, membuat sentra khusus pengolahan andaliman, dll.   This study aims to develop appropriate strategies for increasing the added value of andaliman (Zantoxylum Acanthopodium) in Toba Samosir Regency which affects the economy of stakeholders. The steps taken are: i) gathering information on production of andaliman producing centers namely Habinsaran, Bor-bor, Nassau, Lumban Julu, Ajibata, and Silaen Districts, ii) identification / analysis of supply chain models iii) analyzing the role / influence and mapping of the parties stakeholder iv) value added analysis of each link in the supply chain. There are two types of methods applied and included in the descriptive-exploratory method. First, the qualitative method includes the study of literature in obtaining work data / references, observations, interviews with value chain actors and government. Second, the quantitative method with Hayami's calculation to find out the added value of andaliman. Facts show that the area of productive land of andaliman is ± 62.9 hectares with a production capacity of ± 417.2 tons / year. There are two supply chain models, namely fresh and processed andaliman. Then the value chain mapping is done to find out the R / C value from the margins of each supply chain node. When the reliable price is neutral to high, the R / C value range is between 1.08 and 1.73, which indicates that each actor will profit. However, if the reliable price is low, the R / C value is between 0.85 to 1.9 with this condition, there are actors who are greatly disadvantaged or disadvantaged. The results related to the value chain map revealed that optimal value engineering has not been proven to be optimal from the products produced by the supply chain are far below the potential potential value. SWOT analysis provides information on opportunities and challenges of developing supply chains to increase the value of andaliman products. The end of this research is a recommendation to increase added value strategies, including increasing product diversification, creating special centers for andaliman processing, etc. 



2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.7) ◽  
pp. 160
Author(s):  
Anwar Hamdani ◽  
Siti Fatonah ◽  
I Gusti Putu Diva Awatara

This study aims to create new entrepreneurs by utilizing agroindustry waste companies so as to create business opportunities for communities around the agroindustry company's location and improve the company's rating in environmental management and protection (PROPER) with corporate social responsibility and community empowerment program.This research was conducted survey on agroindustry company in Indonesia. The sample in this study was conducted 40 respondents involved in the utilization of waste into added value company. Data collection methods are interview, observation, documentation, questionnaire and focus group discussion. Analysis technique used is spider net analysis.The results of this study indicate that creating new entrepreneurs can be done by utilizing waste agroindustry companies so as to provide employment opportunities and reduce unemployment, while agroindustry companies can benefit in the form of improved performance ratings in the protection and environmental management (Proper) so that a positive impact on reputation companies, ease of access to credit and sustainability of the company in the future. 



Author(s):  
Mestika Silalahi ◽  
Yosef Manik

Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk menyusun strategi yang tepat dalam peningkatan nilai tambah nanas di Kabupaten Tapanuli Utara yang dapat mempengaruhi ekonomi satiap pemangku kepentingan yang terlibat. Dalam mencapai tujuan telah dilakukan langkah- langkah yang terdiri dari: i) Mengidentifikasi model-model rantai pasok nanas di sentra produksi nanas yaitu di Kecamatan Sipahutar. ii) Menganalisis rantai nilai dan nilai tambah pada setiap aktor rantai pasok peran. Metode yang digunakan dalam aktivitas ini adalah deskriptif-eksploratif yang mencakup: i) Metode kualitatif mencakup studi literatur dalam memperoleh data dan acuan pengerjaan, observasi dan wawancara dengan pelaku rantai pasok, lembaga terkait (Penyuluh Pertanian Lapangan Kecamatan Sipahutar, Dinas Pertanian dan Dinas Koperasi UKM Kabupaten Tapanuli Utara). ii) Metode Hayami untuk menganalisis nilai tambah nanas. Dari hasil penelitian ini didapatkan fakta bahwa luas produktif pertanian nanas di Kabupaten Tapanuli Utara 1947.09 Ha dengan kapasitas produksi sebesar 34875.16 ton/tahun. Pasokan nanas distribusikan dalam 2 model rantai pasokan yaitu rantai pasok nanas segar dan rantai pasok dodol nanas. Dalam rantai pasokan ada 7 pihak yang terlibat sebagai stakeholder yaitu petani, pengumpul desa, pedagang besar luar/dalam daerah, pedagang pengecer, UKM dan konsumen akhir. Dari pemetaan rantai nilai didapatkan bahwa nilai R/C tertinggi diperoleh UKM dodol nanas (1,60) dan terendah adalah petani nanas (1.14), pengumpul, pedagang besar dan pedagang pengecer mendapatkan nilai R/C masing-masing 1.22, 1.45, dan 1.45. Data dan informasi ini diolah dalam sebuah analisis SWOT diperoleh tantangan dan peluang yang perlu diperhatikan untuk mengembangkan rantai pasok demi mengembangkan nilai produk nanas. Diantaranya yaitu pengembangan produk turunan, membuat sentra produk pengolahan, pelatihan terhadap UKM produk turunan nanas dan membuat koperasi sebagai penghubung antara petani dan pedagang pengecer.   This research is intended to develop the right strategy in increasing the added value of pineapple in North Tapanuli Regency which can affect the economy as well as the stakeholders involved. In achieving the objectives, steps have been taken which consist of: i) Identifying pineapple supply chain models at pineapple production centers, namely in Sipahutar District. ii) Analyzing value and value added chains for each role supply chain actor. The method used in this activity is descriptive-explorative which includes: i) Qualitative methods include the study of literature in obtaining data and reference to work, observation and interviews with supply chain actors, related institutions (Agricultural Extension Fields of Sipahutar District, Agriculture Service and UKM Cooperative Office North Tapanuli Regency). ii) Hayami's method for analyzing the added value of pineapple. From the results of this study, it was found that the area of productive pineapple farming in North Tapanuli Regency was 1947.09 Ha with a production capacity of 34875.16 tons / year. The supply of pineapple is distributed in 2 supply chain models, namely supply chain of fresh pineapple and supply chain of pineapple dodol. In the supply chain there are 7 parties involved as stakeholders, namely farmers, village collectors, outside / regional large traders, retailers, UKM and end consumers. From the value chain mapping it was found that the highest R / C value was obtained by pineapple dodol (1.60) and the lowest was pineapple farmers (1.15), collectors, wholesalers and retailers getting R / C values of 1.22, 1.45 and 1.45 . This data and information is processed in a SWOT analysis, which presents challenges and opportunities that need to be considered to develop the supply chain to develop the value of pineapple products. Among them are the development of derivative products, making processing product centers, training of UKM derived from pineapple products and making cooperatives as a liaison between farmers and retailers.



2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-122
Author(s):  
Agustinus Fritz Wijaya ◽  
Mahendra Wahyu Prasetyo

Semarang City Public Works Department is a state-owned enterprise that works in the area of public services in the city of Semarang. Most of the technological conditions in the Public Works Department are still in manual data management, which is hampering business processes from going well. Therefore this research was conducted to design an Information System at the Semarang City Public Works Department using the Enterprise Architecture Planning (EAP) method which includes a SWOT analysis and Value Chain analysis. The existing framework in the Enterprise Architecture Planning (EAP) method can help align the data architecture and application architecture to get the expected results, which is achieving the business objectives of the City of Semarang Public Works Department so that business functions can run by the desired business processes. This research resulted in several proposals for the development of Information Systems and Information Technology in organizations including the development of several applications in the next 5 years.



Author(s):  
Florian A. Huber ◽  
Roman Guggenberger

AbstractRecent investigations have focused on the clinical application of artificial intelligence (AI) for tasks specifically addressing the musculoskeletal imaging routine. Several AI applications have been dedicated to optimizing the radiology value chain in spine imaging, independent from modality or specific application. This review aims to summarize the status quo and future perspective regarding utilization of AI for spine imaging. First, the basics of AI concepts are clarified. Second, the different tasks and use cases for AI applications in spine imaging are discussed and illustrated by examples. Finally, the authors of this review present their personal perception of AI in daily imaging and discuss future chances and challenges that come along with AI-based solutions.



2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 4058
Author(s):  
Paolo Esposito ◽  
Valerio Brescia ◽  
Chiara Fantauzzi ◽  
Rocco Frondizi

The aim of this paper is twofold: first, it aims to analyze what kind of value is generated by hybrid organizations and how; second, it aims to understand the role of social impact assessment (SIA) in the measurement of added value, especially in terms of social and economic change generated by hybrids. Hybrid organizations are a debated topic in literature and have different strengths in responding to needs, mainly in the public interest. Nevertheless, there are not many studies that identify the impact and change generated by these organizations. After highlighting the gap in the literature, the study proposes an innovative approach that combines SIA, interview, interventionist approach and documental analysis. The breakdown of SIA through the five elements of the value chain (inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact) guarantees a linear definition of the value generated through change with procedural objectivity capable of grasping hybrid organizations’ complexity. The value generated or absorbed is the change generated by the impact measured based on the incidence of public resources allocated. Through the SIA and counterfactual approach, the civil service case study analysis highlights how the value generated by public resources can be measured or more clearly displayed in the measurement process itself.



Author(s):  
Zhu Zhu ◽  
Hang Zheng ◽  
Zhu Zhu

AbstractBased on the theory of trade added value, this paper discusses the potential actual trade scale and benefit damage degree of the two countries under the background of big country game by measuring the real trade scale of China and the USA, simulating the economic impact of tariffs imposed by China and the USA and utilizing Wang–Wei–Zhu (WWZ) method to decompose the potential changes in Sino-US trade. The results show that: firstly, the size of China-US trade in terms of total value is significantly overestimated and China's overall trade with the USA in 2001–2014 was overestimated by an average of 3.06 percent, of which goods trade was overestimated by 8.06 percent. Secondly, although tariff increases can reduce the degree of trade imbalance between China and the USA to some extent, the adverse effects are mutual and global, and the European Union, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Japan and Canada become the main transfer countries of Sino-US trade. Thirdly, the pattern of China's final exports and the US' intermediate exports determines that China's trade interests are more damaged than those of the USA. It is proved that there is a big gap between China and the USA in the depth and breadth of China's participation in the value chain division of labor and the trade scale measured by Gross Domestic Product is more instructive than the total value.





2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 231
Author(s):  
Roland Y H Silitonga ◽  
Joko Siswanto ◽  
Tota Simatupang ◽  
Senator Nur Bahagia

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to develop a model that will explain the impact of government policies to the competitiveness of palm oil industry. The model involves two commodities in this industry, namely crude palm oil (CPO) and refined palm oil (RPO), each has different added value. Design/methodology/approach: The model built will define the behavior of government in controlling palm oil industry, and their interactions with macro-environment, in order to improve the competitiveness of the industry. Therefore the first step was to map the main activities in this industry using value chain analysis. After that a conceptual model was built, where the output of the model is competitiveness of the industry based on market share. The third step was model formulation. The model is then utilized to simulate the policy mix given by government in improving the competitiveness of Palm Oil Industry. Research limitations/implications: The model was developed using only some policies which give direct impact to the competitiveness of the industry. For macro environment input, only price is considered in this model. Practical implications: The model can simulate the output of the industry for various government policies mix given to the industry. Originality/value: This research develops a model that can represent the structure and relationship between industry, government and macro environment, using value chain analysis and hierarchical multilevel system approach.



2017 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 1630004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asef Pourmasoumi ◽  
Ebrahim Bagheri

One of the most valuable assets of an organization is its organizational data. The analysis and mining of this potential hidden treasure can lead to much added-value for the organization. Process mining is an emerging area that can be useful in helping organizations understand the status quo, check for compliance and plan for improving their processes. The aim of process mining is to extract knowledge from event logs of today’s organizational information systems. Process mining includes three main types: discovering process models from event logs, conformance checking and organizational mining. In this paper, we briefly introduce process mining and review some of its most important techniques. Also, we investigate some of the applications of process mining in industry and present some of the most important challenges that are faced in this area.



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