scholarly journals How political and social attitude could help to fully adopt the circular economy concepts for national benefit? A comparative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 66-75
Author(s):  
Milena Ilić ◽  
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Marko Ranković ◽  
Milutin Dobrilović ◽  
Dušan Stojaković ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
High Tech ◽  
General Interest ◽  
Political Decision ◽  
Social Attitude ◽  
Strategic Role

This comparative study shows how concepts like circular economy, innovation and competitiveness are understood, accepted and implemented in Romania and Serbia, countries with similar preoccupations for the European Union's recommendations and destiny. It is shown that the similar results obtained outline the lack of continuity in applying the resilient strategy for general development and the strategic role of investments as a pillar of modernisation. Building a resilient and modern society requires fundamental and complex changes in the political decision-makers attitude and people's civic behaviour, linked to the circular economy principles, the need for substantial investments in top innovative research, high-tech products, and adequate public policies of general interest.

The circular economy, environmental performance and environmental management systems: the role of absorptive capacity

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Marrucci ◽  
Tiberio Daddi ◽  
Fabio Iraldo
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Environmental Management System ◽  
General Interest ◽  
Environmental Certification ◽  
Content Type

Purpose Despite the general interest in the circular economy, organisations have difficulties in implementing circular practices. Developing absorptive capacity (ACAP) may foster circularity among organisations. The paper aims to shed light on relationship between ACAP and organisational performance. Design/methodology/approach To empirically investigate the contribution of ACAP in circular economy implementation, the authors analysed a European sample of more than 800 Eco-Management and Audit Scheme-registered organisations through partial least squares structural equation modelling. Findings The analysis demonstrates that ACAP and the underlying organisational activities of a firm significantly facilitate the implementation of a circular economy and the internalisation of an environmental management system (EMS), which consequently improve the overall performance of organisations. The authors found that the diffusion of the circular economy in the organisations’ environment does not affect their commitment to implement a circular economy. Originality/value The study expands the academic literature by framing the concept of the circular economy with ACAP theory, thereby highlighting the contribution of acquisition, assimilation, transformation and exploitation. The results also provide useful insights for practitioners highlighting how organisations with an environmental certification can identify and pursue opportunities deriving from a circular economy. Finally, the research contributes to the debate on the effect of internalising EMSs and how ACAP improves economic performance, environmental performance and reputation.

The role of the Wali al-Faqih in the process of external political decision-making: An analytical study of the relevant articles of the revised Iranian constitution of 1989

2020 ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Wissam Saleh Abdul-Hussein Jassim Al-Rub
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Political System ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
The Political ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Political Decision ◽  
Supreme Leader ◽  
Political Decision Making

The Iranian Constitution of 1979 and the amendment of 1989 considered the Supreme Leader of the Iranian Islamic Revolution the most powerful institution in influence and presence in the political system. The guide, directly or indirectly, through the agencies operating under his administration, and here we say that the political vision of the wali al-Faqih governs its authority over all the perceptions of decision-makers in their formulation and implementation of strategic decisions that achieve the goals of the Iranian regime at home and abroad.

Israeli penetration in South America (1973-1947)

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Keyword(s):  
South America ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
The Political ◽  
South American ◽  
American Continent ◽  
The South ◽  
Political Decision ◽  
South American Continent

This research is an attempt to uncover the reality and method of Israeli penetration in the South American continent, and aims to draw attention to the weaknesses and mistakes in the role of Arab communities that they had to play in South America, and the position of Arab governments towards that continent. The research was divided into two main axes, as the first dealt with the means of Israeli penetration in South America until 1947, providing a brief overview of the roots of the penetration in the South American continent and the methods it adopted in achieving this. While the second axis focused on the stance of the South American countries on the Arab-Israeli conflict (1947-1973). However, the Israeli infiltration was affecting the political decision-makers in that continent towards the decision to partition Palestine up to the October 1973 war. Key words: the penetration, Palestine, Israel, immigration, Arabs, America

STRATEGIC ROLE OF THE INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY OF AZERBAIJAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 2222-2232
Author(s):  
K.S.O. Vekilov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Knowledge Economy ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Investment Funds ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Strategic Role ◽  
The Creation

Basing on the strategic approaches, the article investigates the role of innovative entrepreneurship in forming the knowledge economy. The importance of intensifying the development of the knowledge economy in the context of global changes and modern challenges has been substantiated. The need for the formation and development of the country’s knowledge economy, taking into account the deepening development of innovative entrepreneurship, is considered. The expediency of accelerating the commercialization of the results and discoveries of scientific research works is noted. Strategic directions of mutual activities of universities, research institutions, investment funds, industrial enterprises and other subjects of innovative entrepreneurship are given. The necessity of ensuring the effective and efficient application of the results, developments and innovations is substantiated. The progressive world experience in ensuring the development of the national innovation system and the formation of an innovationoriented economy of the country is considered. An objective approach is considered the creation and commissioning of modern technological parks, industrial parks and high-tech parks for an intensive transition to innovative development of the economy and deepening the basic principles of the knowledge economy. The essence and effectiveness of innovative entrepreneurship is revealed, which covers intellectual resources, more productive inventions and discoveries. The importance of developing the market for research services and thereby ensuring the dynamism of the market for science, technology and innovation was noted. The processes and approaches to the development of important elements of the knowledge economy and to strengthening the role of innovative entrepreneurship in this direction are analyzed. The multiplicative effect of targeted measures and the use of state support mechanisms for deepening the development of innovative entrepreneurship in Azerbaijan were assessed. The need to improve and develop organizational and economic factors, the institutional framework for accelerating the creation of an innovation system and multifunctional innovation zones in the country is considered. The role of digitalization and the use of elements of information and communication technologies for strengthening the processes of creating a knowledge economy is shown. Recommendations and proposals were prepared on the strategic role of innovative entrepreneurship in the formation of the knowledge economy in Azerbaijan.

scholarly journals A Framework for Addressing Circularity Challenges in Cities with Nature-Based Solutions

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 2355
Author(s):  
Guenter Langergraber ◽  
Joana A. C. Castellar ◽  
Bernhard Pucher ◽  
Gösta F. M. Baganz ◽  
Dragan Milosevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Urban Fabric ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Input And Output ◽  
New Framework

A novel framework is presented that aims to guide practitioners and decision makers toward a better understanding of the role of nature-based solutions (NBS) in the enhancement of resources management in cities, and the mainstreaming of NBS in the urban fabric. Existing frameworks describing the use of NBS to address urban challenges do not specifically consider circularity challenges. Thus, the new framework provides the following: (1) a comprehensive set of Urban Circularity Challenges (UCCs); (2) a set of more than fifty NBS units and NBS interventions thoroughly assessed in terms of their potential to address UCCs; and (3) an analysis of input and output resource streams, which are both required for and produced during operation of NBS. The new framework aims to facilitate the coupling of individual NBS units and NBS interventions with NBS that enable circular economy solutions.

Housing: the unacknowledged key to our ageing challenge?

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-36
Author(s):  
Clare Tickell ◽  
Gillian Connor
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Political Agenda ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategic Role ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Housing Options

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the strategic role of housing for older people and how it can address some of the key challenges facing politicians. The paper aims to encourage decision-makers and service providers to collaborate in new ways locally. Design/methodology/approach – The paper seeks to highlight the strategic role of housing for older people and how it can address some of the key challenges facing politicians. It aims to encourage decision makers and service providers to collaborate in new ways locally. Findings – The paper argues that: Housing for older people is rising up the political agenda, but as a niche issue rather than one of strategic and economic importance. A multi-agency and outcomes-based approach to the wellbeing of older people, based on place-shaping principles, needs to be mainstreamed locally. Older people have not escaped the impact of austerity measures and this has heightened the need for a range of high quality housing options, in supportive communities, in later life. Good housing options for older people could address the key issues vexing politicians, but there are obstacles to older people accessing such options. Originality/value – The paper suggests a radical, systemic approach is required to ensure better outcomes for older people and, in turn, to generate savings for the public purse.

scholarly journals Klimaaktivisme som udenrigspolitik: Helt centralt, men hvorfor egentlig?

Politik ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anders Wivel
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Cold War ◽  
Climate Policy ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Political Decision ◽  
State Identity ◽  
Global Environmental ◽  
International Climate ◽  
The Cold War

Global environmental and climate concerns have been central to Danish foreign policy activism since the end of the Cold War. is article chronicles the development of Danish international climate activism and ex- plores how and why it became central to Danish foreign policy. e article discusses the role of globalization, institutionalization and Europeanization, and how these developments interact with Danish state identity thereby constructing an action space for political decision-makers in climate policy. 

scholarly journals How Shall We Start? The Importance of General Indices for Circular Cities in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 11168
Author(s):  
Juli Nurdiana ◽  
Maria Laura Franco-Garcia ◽  
Michiel Adriaan Heldeweg
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Primary Concern ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Systemic Process ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
Key Indicators

The role of the circular economy has attracted increased attention amongst practitioners and policymakers in recent years. It has been broadly developed and applied at different levels (micro, meso and macro) in developed countries. However, to date, the possibility of a circular economy in Indonesia has not been widely explored or discussed by city actors. This gap in research represents an opportunity to investigate options that may foster the adoption of circular economy principles and practices. Which aspects of the circular economy should be of primary concern, considering Indonesia’s current situation? In response to this question, this paper offers a systemic process of lessons learnt as developed from the literature, identifying certain key aspects that could benefit Indonesia. This study mapped important factors and key indicators that have been claimed to have beneficial effects in the application of circular economy principles in cities. The authors developed a protocol to systematize the literature review process to illustrate gaps and to provide and recommend indicators for circular cities. These are equally applicable to the local situation in North Kalimantan, which we selected as a showcase medium-sized city. Empirical data was collected by interviewing different stakeholders to enrich the theoretical set of circular economy indicators. This case study offered the opportunity to gain a more realistic understanding of what circular cities might look like in the Indonesian situation. The findings allowed us to explore and describe the current circular economy city-level discussion. They also provide insight and information for decision-makers and city actors on how to collaborate to develop a framework to advance circular city initiatives.

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