scholarly journals Exploring Critical Success Factors of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Suleiman Mohamoud, Amina ◽  
Maon, Siti Noorsuriani ◽  
Kassim, Erne Suzila
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
School Program ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Critical Success

This study seeks to explore the critical success factors of education for sustainable development. As the world has realized a move towards sustainability is inevitable, sustainable development (SD) was adopted and headed by the United Nations. To embed the concept of sustainable development in the minds of young people who will be the future generations and to create the best practice and attitude towards environment, education for sustainable development (ESD) was introduced as an approach of teaching and learning in schools. Malaysia has implemented (ESD) and became a member of the Foundation of Environmental Education (FEE) and a member of the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) which is running the eco school program nationally. However, as the uptake of the ecoschool status and environmental excellence of ‘Green Flag’ is very low, this gives the hint of the need for these schools to be aware of the success factors which can lead to effective implementation of education for sustainable development. Hence, an exploratory study based on the grounded theory approach was conducted. The data was attained from interviews with eco leaders of awarded eco-schools and with a “program officer” of the eco-school program in WWF Malaysia. The findings suggest for a model that consists of 33 critical success factors of implementing (ESD), fulfilled through four main elements of 1) the eco- committee, 2) the teacher (eco leader), 3) the students and 4) the school management. This model can be used as guidelines for those seeking to effectively implement education for sustainable development in eco-schools. The findings also emphasize on the importance of cooperation and collaboration between the school community, the public and private agencies, and non-government agencies to fulfill the sustainable development goals.

scholarly journals Exploring the current position of ESD in UK higher education institutions

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 393-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelien S. Fiselier ◽  
James W.S. Longhurst ◽  
Georgina K. Gough
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Integration Process ◽  
Curricular Integration ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Uk Higher Education

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider the position of education for sustainable development in the UK Higher Education (HE) sector with respect to the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) and Higher Education Academy (HEA) Guidance for education for sustainable development (ESD). Design/methodology/approach By means of a mixed-method approach underpinned by a concurrent triangulation design strategy, this research presents evidence from an online questionnaire survey and in-depth semi-structured interviews. Findings Insights are presented from case studies of a group of UK Higher Education Institute (HEIs) which have made significant progress in embedding ESD in the curricula. Research limitations/implications Central to this study is an exploration of the ESD integration process of this group including a description of the approaches to integration, the challenges faced and overcome and the critical success factors. It examines the role of a guidance instrument in simplifying and accelerating the ESD curricular integration process. The results of the study show that there is a multitude of integration approaches applied varying in their emphasis. Practical implications The main challenge HEIs face is engaging staff that may question the relevance of the ESD concept, and that lack an understanding regarding its implications for their discipline. Critical success factors identified are institution-wide people support, high-level institutional support and funding. The QAA and HEA guidance has successfully supported HEIs in developing their ESD commitments. Originality/value The results of this research can support HEIs in developing their own approach to ESD, as they learn from similar UK HE providers, particularly with respect to overcoming barriers and enhancing critical success factors to ESD curricular integration.

scholarly journals Regional identity in rural development: Three case studies of regional branding

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 19-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lies Messely ◽  
Joost Dessein ◽  
Ludwig Lauwers
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Regional Identity ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Regional Competitiveness ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Globalizing World ◽  
Starting Point

Within the globalizing world, regions and their identities are subjected to great pressure. At present, places are engaged in a process of “territorial competition” in an integrated world economy. The identity of the region can be used as a starting point to brand a region and differentiate it from others. In the regional branding process, the region as a whole becomes a product or brand and offers a “basket” of regional products and services. Regional branding is aimed at creating a more distinctive image or reputation, which helps to increase regional competitiveness. This paper discusses the possibility of regional identity as a mobilizing force for rural development, by studying best practice examples of regional branding. Using the grounded theory approach, we conducted interviews in three case regions:West Cork (Ireland), Groene Woud (the Netherlands) and Pajottenland (Belgium). The study of these cases led to the formulation of critical success factors on the organization of regional branding. Comparative analysis of the cases demonstrates the importance of passionate initiators as ambassadors of the region and the advantage of a well-coordinated internal network in the region. Next to that, the internal marketing of the region is considered an important critical success factors.  

The Influence of Critical Success Factors on Value for Money Viability Analysis in Public–Private Partnership Projects

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 93-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid Almarri ◽  
Halim Boussabaine
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Value For Money ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Projects ◽  
Viability Analysis ◽  
Critical Success

Governments are increasingly entering partnerships with the private sector through the public–private partnership (PPP) model for the development of public projects. Value for money analysis is used to assess the viability of these ventures. This research aims to investigate the contribution of the PPP critical success factors to value for money viability analysis. Relevant data were collected through a questionnaire to establish the PPP critical success factors and value for money success criteria. Data were collected from 92 participants. The data obtained were analyzed using mean score, t-test, and regression analysis. The research found that government guarantees, macroeconomic conditions, shared authority between the public and private sectors, social support, and transparent procurement process contributed positively to value for money viability analysis. The results imply that practitioners should consider these key indicators for improving the value for money viability of PPP projects.

Developing a Standardization Best Practice by Cooperation Between Multinationals

2008 ◽  
pp. 183-194
Author(s):  
Henk J. de Vries
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Multinational Companies ◽  
Critical Success

This Chapter presents a case of knowledge sharing between multinational companies. The companies cooperated to develop a common best practice for the development of company standards through sharing their practices. The Chapter describes how this best practice was developed and tested. Experiences in this successful project may help other multinationals to also profit from knowledge sharing. Critical success factors are the willingness to be open, the culture of cooperation and the involvement of academia.

Critical success factors for public–private partnerships in affordable housing in the United Arab Emirates

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 753-768 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalifa Alteneiji ◽  
Sabah Alkass ◽  
Saleh Abu Dabous
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Gcc Countries

Purpose This study aims to identify the critical success factors (CSFs) in the implementation of the public–private partnerships (PPPs) in the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) affordable housing sector. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was conducted to assess 17 CSFs for PPP projects derived from previous international and local studies. The collected data were analyzed using the relative importance index technique to establish the most significant factors based on feedback from 48 respondents from the public and private sectors. Findings The most identified CSFs were good governance, government guarantees, commitment and responsibility of the public and private sectors, favorable and efficient legal frameworks, political support and stability, and demand for and the debt-paying ability of the project. Research limitations/implications There has been rapid momentum in the UAE and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries towards engaging the private sector in the provision of infrastructure and housing after increased pressure on government budgets and falling oil prices. Thus, this study encourages strong consideration of the highest-ranked CSFs in the absence of any prior experiences or studies. On a broader scale, these CSFs are an effective policy tool for the GCC countries, which share similar contexts. Originality/value This paper represents the first empirical study in the GCC region and the UAE on the CSFs for PPPs in affordable housing, which is experiencing growing demand in the region to overcome the large deficit in housing supply.

scholarly journals Critical Success Factors in Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning Systems for Sustainable Corporations

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 6785 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huang ◽  
Chiu ◽  
Chao ◽  
Arniati
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Key Success Factors ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Sustainable Value

More and more companies are significantly introducing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to secure enterprise resources for effective distribution and provide accurate data for sustainable development in enterprise. Recently, Type B laboratory has promoted the utilization of the corporation’s own sustainable developments of the business model philosophy to affect the society and to solve social and environmental issues. The form of organizations arising from this certification process is referred to as the B Corporation, and this represents the implementation and commitment to sustainable development. Thus, decision-makers of B Corporation who can utilize ERP system tools well can coordinate sustainable activities better. There is not enough literature at this stage to provide the key success factors of implementing the ERP system for the B Corporation in Taiwan. This study extensively reviews the literature and conducts a modified Delphi expert questionnaire survey to elucidate the critical success factors of B Corporations’ implementation of ERP systems. The research results can assist the sustainable value of B Corporation and contribute to the current literature of improving critical success factors. The limitation of this study is that it only represents the perspective of B Corporation in Taiwan. Second, this study is unable to encompass all key success factors (CSFs) pertaining to ERP systems.

Critical Success Factors in Adoption of Wearable Technology Devices for Seniors in Thailand

2021 ◽  
pp. 2150020
Author(s):  
Shayarath Srizongkhram ◽  
Navee Chiadamrong ◽  
Kunio Shirahada
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Wearable Technology ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Formal Caregivers ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Stakeholder Perspective

The adoption of wearable devices has been proposed as a promising approach to improve the well-being of senior in Thai care services. This study aims to find the critical success factors (CSFs) in adopting wearable technology from the stakeholder perspective. We collected data from total 27 participants from three groups of stakeholders: formal caregivers, informal caregivers, and seniors. Using the grounded theory approach, we found four types of CSFs and its variety in according to devices and stakeholders’ viewpoints. Based on the findings, this paper also discusses how to develop wearable devices to satisfy stakeholder requirements and improve their wellbeing.

scholarly journals Critical success factors of public-private partnership from 2000 to 2019: A literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 531-540
Author(s):  
Lydia Natalia ◽  
Nanny Dewi Tanzil ◽  
Prima Yusi Sari
Keyword(s):  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Risk Allocation ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
The Public ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Legal Frameworks

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is one of the schemes that have inspired many countries in infrastructure development. One of the most discussed PPP topics by researchers is the concept of Critical Success Factors (CSF). Therefore, this study examines CSF publications for PPP projects from selected journal sites from 2000-2019. The results showed that research on CSF in PPP began to increase in 2012. The most identified CSFs were appropriate risk allocation and sharing, competitive and transparent procurement processes, favorable and efficient legal frameworks, commitment and responsibility of the public and private sectors, and a robust and reliable private consortium. Furthermore, it was also found that most countries that were the objects of research on PPP CSF were China, followed by Hong Kong and Australia. The results also show that the dominant research focuses on multi-sector types of infrastructure where CSF can be applied to all infrastructure sectors. The findings obtained in this study can provide an overview of CSFs for projects with PPP schemes in the future. Besides, the identified CSFs can be applied to any PPP infrastructure sector. They can assist stakeholders in increasing the likelihood of PPP project success and can be adopted for further research

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document