scholarly journals Public Procurement of Innovation: Selection of the Sustainable Alternative

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 233-246
Author(s):  
Viktorija Babica ◽  
Deniss Sceulovs
Keyword(s):  
Public Procurement ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Policy Instrument ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Value Assessment ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Innovation Measurement ◽  
National Competitive Advantage ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract The European Union has been highly emphasising the role of public procurement for innovation as a policy instrument that can be used to stimulate sustainable development. This development reflects and responds to improvements in social welfare, growth of entrepreneurship and of national competitive advantage. In the process of selection, the awarding tender public procurement institutions lack an overall approach for choosing the most advantageous and sustainable innovation alternative. To contribute purchasing of innovative solutions, the present paper elaborates a framework of innovation measurement and quality evaluation. Thus, it makes possible to assess proposals from different aspects and to choose the most valuable offer notwithstanding the lowest price criteria. The paper studies the concept of public procurement, its pitfalls and prospects, dimensions of innovation definition and innovation added value assessment. The authors conducted expert interviews, which were analysed using an AHP method in order to set the most appropriate evaluation criteria indicator. The authors also designed the framework for assessing the quantitative and qualitative value of innovation proposals. The proposed approach is based on the analysis of innovation quality, added value, its potential impact and the sustainability of changes it produces.

scholarly journals The Role Of Reputation In Market Entry: Evidence From French Public Procurement

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 805-814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maher Kachour ◽  
Olivier Mamavi ◽  
Haithem Nagati
Keyword(s):  
Market Entry ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Past Performance ◽  
Public Markets ◽  
Free Competition ◽  
French Firm ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Impact

This article studies the impact of reputation on market entry in public procurement. Based on the observation of a French firm with a strong reputation, we demonstrate a significant effect of the difference in public contracts won between date t-1 and date t. Our model provides empirical proof that selection of a supplier with a strong reputation does not hinder entry in public procurement nor does it prevent free competition. This result thus questions the justification for the European Union regulation that limits the use of information on past performance to select suppliers in public markets. The findings also suggest that reputation mechanisms can help reduce uncertainty during contract execution. 

Labour Immigration Policy in the European Union: How to Overcome the Tension between Further Europeanisation and the Protection of National Interests?

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-223
Author(s):  
Jean-Baptiste Farcy
Keyword(s):  
Immigration Policy ◽  
Added Value ◽  
The European Union ◽  
National Interests ◽  
Member States ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Labour Immigration ◽  
Eu Directives ◽  
The Eu

Abstract This article critically assesses EU harmonisation in the field of labour immigration. It argues that EU directives are limited both in scope and intensity which explains their relatively low effectiveness and added value. Given the current political and institutional context, the article claims that a truly common labour immigration policy is unrealistic. Labour immigration remains a predominantly national prerogative and EU rules have done little to overcome normative competition between EU Member States. Looking forward, the EU should adopt complementary measures to Member States’ policies. The role of the EU in this sensitive policy area should be better defined and justified, in particular in relation to the principle of subsidiarity.

scholarly journals Analysis of the main anti-corruption Institutions and identification of their strengths and weaknesses

2021 ◽  
pp. 153-160
Author(s):  
A. A. Satybaldin ◽  
М. М. Халитова
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Public Organizations ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Patriotic Education ◽  
Protection Of Human Rights ◽  
Selection Of

This article examines the importance of anti-corruption institutions, their main activities and an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of anti-corruption institutions in Kazakhstan. Within the confines of the study, an analysis was carried out by types of anti-corruption institutions and marking of their strengths and weaknesses. The work also highlights the importance of the role of the introduction of the latest digital technologies in the selection of personnel for government agencies and systems of objective and transparent incentives. Noted the indisputable value of the role of anti-corruption institutions in the financial sphere of public procurement, the effectiveness of state finances, as well as in the formation of legislative consciousness of society. The purpose of this study is to analyze the weaknesses and strengths of Kazakhstan's anti-corruption institutions, which would allow them to form a typology based on various criteria. The methodology of the research is based on the discussion and identification of the main issues arising in this area. SWOT analysis of the activities of anti-corruption institutions in Kazakhstan allows us to identify the structure and cause-and-effect problems of anti-corruption activities in Kazakhstan. Considered the methods and mechanisms of systematic and comprehensive fight against corruption, which is one of the priorities of the current government of Kazakhstan, as well as forms of implementation of anti-corruption work through public organizations, tracking the dynamics of the fight against corruption. Also considered the work on the protection of human rights through a democratic society and spiritual, moral and patriotic education among students and youth of our country.

scholarly journals NEW POLICY AND LEGISLATION FOR SOCIAL ECONOMY IN BULGARIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-72
Author(s):  
Maria Ilcheva
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Social Economy ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Added Value ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Solidarity Economy ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Current Report

In 2018 the Bulgarian Government has launched a new legislation on the enterprises of social and solidarity economy as a political sign for the recognition of the role of social economy sector in the country. This was an expected result from the recent trend of development of the social economy in Bulgaria and the growing visibility of the sector and its consolidation with the policies of the European Union. At European policy level social economy and social enterprises are identified as a key instrument for employment and innovations which have a major role in overcoming the poverty and social exclusion. The aim of the law is to regulate the public relations related with the social and solidarity economy, the types of social enterprises and the measures for their support as well as the conditions and the requirements for the activities of social enterprises. As this is the first Bulgarian law on social economy it provides the bases for a public policy which stimulates the development of sector and establishes clear rules for a registry of social enterprises and a methodology for measuring the social added value. Тhe purpose of the current report is to provide an overview of the new policy and legislation in Bulgaria and to analyze the expected effects on the development of the social economy sector.

scholarly journals Creation of a New European Metrology Network on Pollution Monitoring (POLMO)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Lardy-Fontan ◽  
Raphael Maillard
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Pollution Monitoring ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Metrological Research ◽  
Dna Measurements

Driven by a wide set of European regulations, strategies and action plans, to cope with and to minimize environmental pollution in Europe, the need for pollution monitoring especially on chemicals and radionuclides is constantly growing in importance as it supports the ambition of the European Union: “In 2050, we live well within the planet’s ecological limits”. This can be reached only on the basis of high-quality data on pollution monitoring as well as strong metrological cooperation between all relevant European partners and stakeholders. To foster this goal a strong, collaborative, multi-disciplinary, long-term and self-sustaining “European Metrology Network on pollution monitoring”, as a metrological reference infrastructure, needs to be generated and managed. Such a metrological network will be developed over the next years within the framework of an EMPIR network project called POLMO. POLMO will focus first on chemicals and radionuclides pollution in the different compartments of the environment (water, air, soil) but also will strive to expand its expertise to other areas such as light or noise pollution on longer terms. The detailed objectives of the POLMO network are: To become an international point of focus and create stronger connections for all the different stakeholder communities (active networks and associations, research centres, testing laboratories, manufacturers, industry, standardization bodies, regulators) with NMIs/DIs. This should allow new approaches to meet stakeholder requirements by developing multidisciplinary metrological research overpassing current regulatory principles. To maximize efficiency of NMIs/DIs activity and minimise resources (human, infrastructures, financial) as well as knowledge, data and best-practice transfers between NMIs/DIs and with the main EU organisations as well as stakeholders in the POLMO context. Demonstrate the role of metrology in the European research area. Moreover, to define the place and role of the metrology in the pollution monitoring chain of measurements and to demonstrate its added value and benefit. To maximize and accelerate dissemination of reliable metrology practices for pollution monitoring through mutually recognized and agreed approaches The goal of this poster is to describe how the POLMO Metrology Network will be implemented from mid 2022 in particular by the means of an EMPIR JNP (Joint Network Programme) in the framework of EURAMET (European Association of National Metrology Institutes). The project could support the need for harmonization and reliability of e-DNA measurements, as necessary to support their recognition, by organizing the development of missing metrological tools at European level

scholarly journals Influence of class size and methodology on learning experience = Influencia del tamaño de clase y de la metodología en el aprendizaje

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Antonia Pacios Vázquez ◽  
Silvia Serrano Calle ◽  
Joaquín Ordieres Meré
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Class Size ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Linear Perspective ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractThe aim of this paper is to present different implemented innovations in education focused on the specific course “Industrial Constructions” at Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales (ETSII) Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), that for more than ten years have been adopted, in order to propose a more adequate framework for learning and evaluation. This paper reports on the outcomes of a research study to clarify the role of class size and identify other constraints to the success of innovative actions.The research covers several years and it includes different number of students´ groups through that period. The course has been included in diverse educative programs over time, but also varied innovative actions have been implemented as well, including experiential learning with practical perspective and magisterial lessons approach, and experiential learning combined with flipped classroom and gamification, etc. The linear perspective of the research allows to compare different instances as well as the conclusions and feelings from teachers´ perspective in accordance. It is not claimed a fully rigorous statistical robustness in the comparison because there are many uncontrolled variables, therefore, it is highlighted that the comparison is a qualitative one, with high added value from the teacher’s perspective.The analysis shows some expected results regarding the size of the groups but also other interesting results regarding motivation and students´ skills that can contribute to enhance teachers´ perspective in their selection of the best methodology.ResumenEl objetivo de este artículo es presentar diferentes metodologías innovadoras en educación realizadas en el curso de “Construcciones Industriales” durante más de diez años en la Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales (ETSII) de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, para proponer una estructura de aprendizaje y evaluación. Este estudio presenta los resultados de la investigación sobre la influencia del tamaño de clase e identificar otras limitaciones con el éxito de las acciones de innovación educativa.En los diez años en los que se ha realizado esta investigación participan grupos de clase con diferentes números de estudiantes. Esta asignatura se ha impartido en diversos programas docentes y con diferentes metodologías, como son clase magistral y aprendizaje práctico de trabajo de grupo, y aprendizaje práctico con clase invertida y gamificación. La visión de la investigación permite comparar distintos casos así como las conclusiones conforme a las opiniones y puntos de vista de los profesores. No se trata de un estudio comparativo con un alto rigor estadístico debido al número de variables adicionales, por lo que se subraya que las conclusiones del estudio son cualitativas con un alto valor del enfoque del profesor.El análisis muestra algunos resultados esperados respecto el tamaño de la clase, pero también otros resultados interesantes en cuanto a la motivación y competencias de los alumnos que pueden contribuir a mejorar el enfoque de los profesores en la selección de la mejor metodología.

Application of Multi-Criteria Analysis in the Public Procurement Process Optimization

2016 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Predrag Mimović ◽  
Ana Krstić
Keyword(s):  
Public Procurement ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Selection Procedure ◽  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
Comparative Approach ◽  
Procurement Process ◽  
The Public ◽  
Network Process ◽  
Multi Criteria Analysis ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractOne of the key steps in the implementation of a public procurement process is the criteria selection that are associated with the bidders, which are intended to ensure that bidders will be able to meet the requirements from the contract. Implicitly, the criteria selection includes their evaluation in situations when the criterion of the lowest price is not applied, but instead the criterion of the most economically advantageous tender. The aim of the paper is to show that decision-makers in the public sector can use multi-criteria analysis for the efficient and fair public procurement process implementation and the establishment of objective conditions for the contract awarding in accordance with the general social interests. In this sense, the paper presents a comparative approach to the Analytic Hierarchy Process and Analytic Network Process as the methods of support in decision making, measurement and evaluation criteria for the selection of the best bids in the procurement process. Hierarchical model with five criteria and nine sub-criteria and the network model, which takes into account the mutual influences of criteria, were developed in a hypothetical public procurement selection procedure for the best performers for the construction of the infrastructure facility. Selection of the best bidder, i.e. bids for the realization of the work, is distinctive, multi-criteria problem which includes both qualitative and quantitative factors.

scholarly journals Distribution as the Organizing Principle of Environmental Regulation

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 649-664
Author(s):  
Suryapratim Roy
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Regulation ◽  
Emissions Trading ◽  
Environmental Policies ◽  
Policy Instrument ◽  
Eu Ets ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Policy Effects ◽  
Emissions Trading Scheme ◽  
Trading Scheme ◽  
Selection Of

This Article argues that distributional concerns constitute the heart of environmental regulation; they are not restricted to pre-policy values or post-policy effects that need to dealt with. On the contrary, they characterize the selection of environmental policies, and their properties. Different interests, preferences, and values with respect to a policy instrument can be made commensurable using the language of distribution. The centrality of distribution as an organizing principle may be elusive on account of it being too vaguely construed or too narrowly defined. This necessitates the articulation of a typology of distributional concerns. To this end, it is suggested that the distribution of benefits and burdens, distribution of responsibility, distribution of membership and distribution of capabilities could be useful categories to develop and assess environmental regulation. This framework is then applied to an unsuspecting candidate, the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS).

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF FOREIGN EXPERIENCE OF SECONDARY CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS FOR CULTURAL CENTERS INCLUDING CONCERT SPACE

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-32
Author(s):  
I. Mihaylova ◽  
M. Perkova ◽  
I. Chechel'
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Main Element ◽  
Technical Equipment ◽  
Cultural Centers ◽  
Adaptive Use ◽  
Cultural Spaces ◽  
Project Data ◽  
Functional Purpose ◽  
Selection Of

The adaptive construction of cultural centers with large performance spaces based on revitalization projects has become a popular trend in foreign architecture. Buildings and structures for various purposes can be as an object for the implementation of the project. The main goal of the project is to revive the role of a public place, to adapt it to local or city needs, as well as to create functional blocks for holding mass cultural events. Within the framework of the study, the objects were selected in such a way that their historical functional component was different. However, as a result of adaptation, they formed large cultural spaces. Their main element is concert technical equipment, which meets the functional purpose. The identification of the main tendencies of similar projects for the revitalization of buildings is based on a comparison of adaptive objects according to certain criteria. The selection of criteria was made based on the possibility of comprehensively analyzing the project data and identifying the main factors of the revitalization process, its goals, and results, as well. Based on the data obtained as a result of comparing objects according to the evaluation criteria, conclusions were formulated about current solutions to the issues of adaptive use, and the stages were analyzed and the results were summarized

scholarly journals PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AS A STATE POLICY INSTRUMENT AIMED AT PREVENTING AND ELIMINATING THE EMERGENCIES, INCLUDING EPIDEMIC: CASE STUDY ON CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19)

2020 ◽  
pp. 3-11
Author(s):  
V.A. Ustymenko ◽  
◽  
А.О. Soshnykov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Procurement ◽  
Policy Instrument ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Empirical Observation ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Legal Method ◽  
Depth Analysis

The article aims to analyze the public procurement implementation within the ordinary conditions as well as the conditions of the prevention and liquidation of emergencies (in a special situation), including epidemics, based on the case study of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The paper offers suggestions on solving problems in public procurement implementation under conditions of prevention and liquidation of emergencies. To achieve the aforementioned goal, both theoretical (analysis, synthesis, generalization) and empirical (observation and other) methods were used. Additionally, the comparative legal method was used for the analysis of international practices (the World Trade Organization, the European Union) and the experience of the individual EU member states on the implementation of public procurement in the context of tackling the coronavirus disease COVID-19. The article provides an in-depth analysis of the legislation of Ukraine and other countries to formulate an author’s vision of ways how to improve the legal regulation of public procurement aimed at preventing or eliminating emergency situations, in particular epidemics. The authors offer the following: to expand the opportunity of using the negotiated procedure for the procurement of supplies, works or services that are necessary not only to eliminate emergencies, but also to prevent them; to empower the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to introduce the negotiated procedure for the procurement of supplies, works and services in case of special conditions; to reduce the time for the negotiated procedure implementation (up to 1 day) when emergency or pressing need purchase is necessary (for example, to prevent an epidemic); to grant the right to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine to establish a list of supplies, works or services for which one hundred percent prepayment may be provided in procurement contracts.

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