scholarly journals Análisis del impacto económico de la aplicación del Decreto Nº 1391 en la regularización de la Industria Acuícola Camaronera del Ecuador / Analysis of the economic impact of the application of Decree No. 1391 on the regularization of Ecuador Shrimp Aquaculture Industry

Ciencia Unemi ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (16) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Mario Armijos Suárez ◽  
Jose Macuy Calle ◽  
Elsa Mayorga Quinteros ◽  
Leslie Rodriguez Valencia ◽  
Monica Clavijo Basantes

La acuicultura en Ecuador es una gran fuente de empleo y estabilidad económica, por lo tanto es importante realizar un estudio que mida el impacto de la aplicación del Decreto N°1391 divulgado en el Registro oficial N°454 del 15 de Octubre de 2008, el mismo que trata de la regularización a la industria acuícola del camarón y el sector acuícola en general, tomando en consideración aspectos ambientales y económicos. Se ha considerado el caso de las granjas acuícolas más afectadas por la regularización, ubicadas en la provincia de El Oro, Ecuador. En esta investigación descriptiva se aplicó encuestas que luego del análisis evidenciaron cómo se manifiesta la aplicación del Decreto N°1391 en la realidad de las camaroneras de la provincia del Oro y cómo se presenta en su entorno. Se evidenció que el 76% de los productores de camarón tuvieron que asumir, con su propio capital, los rubros adicionales que conllevó los diferentes procesos para el cumplimiento del mencionado decreto ejecutivo. AbstractAquaculture in Ecuador is a significant source of employment and economic stability. Therefore, it is relevant to conduct a study to measure the impact of the application of Decree No. 1391 reported in the Official Register No. 454 of October 15, 2008. It is the same adjustment to the shrimp aquaculture industry and the aquaculture sector, in general, considering environmental and economic aspects. We have reviewed the case of fish farms most affected by the regulation, located in the province of El Oro, Ecuador. In this detailed research surveys, they showed that after analyzing how the application of Decree No. 1391 in the reality of shrimp El Oro Province manifested and how it has applied in their environment. It showed that 76% of shrimp farmers had to assume, with their capital, additional items that led to the different processes for the fulfillment of that executive order.

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Berchie Asiedu ◽  
Dickson Malcolm ◽  
Seidu Iddrisu

Background: Aquaculture in Ghana is very profitable, but faces sustainability challenges. This paper assessed the impact pathways by which climate change affects the production and profitability of small-scale aquaculture in Ghana. The study analyzed and compared the economic value of smallholder fish farms with and without the incidence of climatic parameters. Methods: Simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were used to select the study area and farms. A total of 30 farmers were interviewed using a questionnaire-based interview. Additionally, using document analysis, observation, and data on farms’ production input and output values, the economic impact of climate change on fish farms was assessed. Results: Extreme temperatures, erratic rainfall, floods, drought, storm and erosion are prevalent in fish farms. Available data shows a decrease of 53.4% of small-scale revenue, a 6.9% reduction in small-scale aquaculture value from GH¢ 1,200,000 to GH¢ 83,000, reducing fish supply by 25%. The findings indicate that the profitability, economic value, and livelihoods of the small-scale aquaculture industry is greatly affected by changes in climate. The incidence of floods, drought, erratic rainfall, erosion, and extreme temperature synergistically induce poverty. The implication on the livelihoods of fish farming households is very alarming and poses a serious threat to food security in the country. Conclusion: Based on the findings, this study concludes that; floods, rainfall temperature, and drought are the major climatic factors affecting the profitability and sustainability of the pond aquaculture industry. The preliminary recommendation is that there is an urgent need to map out flood-free zones close to perennial water bodies to overcome floods and droughts. Planting trees around ponds to create a micro-ecologies ideal for fish culture and also the construction of water storage facilities and proper dyke design would overcome drought and erosion issues. The adaptive capacity of fish-farmers must be built.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berchie Asiedu ◽  
Dickson Malcolm ◽  
Seidu Iddrisu

Background: Aquaculture in Ghana is very profitable, but faces sustainability challenges. This paper assessed the impact pathways by which climate change affects the production and profitability of small-scale aquaculture in Ghana. The study analyzed and compared the economic value of smallholder fish farms with and without the incidence of climatic parameters. Methods: Simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were used to select the study area and farms. A total of 30 farmers were interviewed using a questionnaire-based interview. Additionally, using document analysis, observation, and data on farms’ production input and output values, the economic impact of climate change on fish farms was assessed. Results: Extreme temperatures, erratic rainfall, floods, drought, storm and erosion are prevalent in fish farms. Available data shows a decrease of 53.4% of small-scale revenue, a 6.9% reduction in small-scale aquaculture value from GH¢ 83,000 to GH¢ 120,000 reducing fish supply by 25%. The findings indicate that the profitability, economic value, and livelihoods of the small-scale aquaculture industry is greatly affected by changes in climate. The incidence of floods, drought, erratic rainfall, erosion, and extreme temperature synergistically induce poverty. The implication on the livelihoods of fish farming households is very alarming and poses a serious threat to food security in the country. Conclusion: Based on the findings, this study concludes that; floods, rainfall temperature, and drought are the major climatic factors affecting the profitability and sustainability of the pond aquaculture industry. The preliminary recommendation is that there is an urgent need to map out flood-free zones close to perennial water bodies to overcome floods and droughts. Planting trees around ponds to create a micro-ecologies ideal for fish culture and also the construction of water storage facilities and proper dyke design would overcome drought and erosion issues. The adaptive capacity of fish-farmers must be built.


Author(s):  
Armands Veveris ◽  
Peteris Lakovskis ◽  
Elita Benga

Less favoured area (LFA) payments and organic farming (OF) payments represent a third of all public funding available for RDP 2007–2013 in Latvia and are used by about two- thirds of all farms. The aim of the study is to assess the economic impact of LFA and OF payments. The data from Rural Support Service, FADN and statistics of agricultural sector were used to conduct the study. A group of farms receiving support payments was compared with a group without this kind of support, in order to evaluate the impact of support payments. The results show that LFA payments have facilitated a significant income growth, especially for small farms. They have also contributed to more intense use of the land. Since OF support has not contributed enough to the agricultural production, direct payments to production will increase economic impact of support payments.


SLEEP ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emerson M Wickwire ◽  
Aparna Vadlamani ◽  
Sarah E Tom ◽  
Abree M Johnson ◽  
Steven M Scharf ◽  
...  

Abstract Study Objectives To examine economic aspects of insomnia and insomnia medication treatment among a nationally representative sample of older adult Medicare beneficiaries. Methods Using a random 5% sample of Medicare administrative data (2006–2013), insomnia was defined using International Classification of Disease, Version 9, Clinical Modification diagnostic codes. Treatment was operationalized as one or more prescription fills for an US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved insomnia medication following diagnosis, in previously untreated individuals. To evaluate the economic impact of insomnia treatment on healthcare utilization (HCU) and costs in the year following insomnia diagnosis, a difference-in-differences approach was implemented using generalized linear models. Results A total of 23 079 beneficiaries with insomnia (M age = 71.7 years) were included. Of these, 5154 (22%) received one or more fills for an FDA-approved insomnia medication following insomnia diagnosis. For both treated and untreated individuals, HCU and costs increased during the 12 months prior to diagnosis. Insomnia treatment was associated with significantly increased emergency department visits and prescription fills in the year following insomnia diagnosis. After accounting for pre-diagnosis differences between groups, no significant differences in pre- to post-diagnosis costs were observed between treated and untreated individuals. Conclusions These results advance previous research into economics of insomnia disorder by evaluating the impact of medication treatment and highlighting important differences between treated and untreated individuals. Future studies should seek to understand why some individuals diagnosed with insomnia receive treatment but others do not, to identify clinically meaningful clusters of older adults with insomnia, and to explore the economic impact of insomnia and insomnia treatment among subgroups of individuals with insomnia, such as those with cardiovascular diseases, mood disorders, and neurodegenerative disease.


Author(s):  
Irene Vidaurreta Porrero ◽  
Juan Orengo Femenía ◽  
Ángel Gómez-Martín ◽  
Christian de la Fe Rodríguez

La pandemia Covid-19 ha motivado la adopción de medidas excepcionales en todo el mundo, a efectos de limitar los contagios y el colapso de los sistemas sanitarios. El cierre de comercios y otras actividades consideradas no esenciales, o las limitaciones al movimiento, ha generado un impacto económico en el sector de los pequeños rumiantes, poniendo de manifiesto la necesidad del profesional veterinario de disponer de las competencias necesarias para valorar económicamente el impacto de las enfermedades en los colectivos. Este trabajo analiza, en primer lugar, la formación en economía que reciben los estudiantes del Grado de Veterinaria en las diferentes facultades españolas, comparándola con la que reciben los estudiantes en el Grado de Ingeniería Agrícola. En segundo lugar, se ha diseñado una encuesta para egresados y estudiantes de último curso de veterinaria, en referencia a este tipo de competencias, su aplicación en la sanidad animal y su repercusión en el desempeño profesional. Los datos evidencian que el tiempo empleado para adquirir las competencias en economía de los veterinarios es menor (3-6 créditos en 5 años) que el que disponen los ingenieros agrícolas (12 créditos en 4 años). Los resultados de la encuesta revelan que, si bien se registran diferencias significativas cuantitativamente entre egresados y estudiantes, ambos grupos coinciden en la escasa formación recibida para valorar el impacto de las enfermedades en los colectivos, así como en la necesidad de formarse en aspectos de gestión económica una vez finalizados sus estudios de grado para el desempeño de su labor profesional, competencias que deberían ser reforzadas en el grado. Entre los egresados, la opinión es similar, independientemente de los años de desempeño profesional. The Covid-19 pandemic led to extreme control measures around the world aiming to halting the number of new infections. Non-essential activities closures and population confinement had an economic impact on the small ruminant sector, highlighting the need for veterinarians to have some skills to assess the economic impact of diseases on flocks. Firstly, this study analyzed the economic training received by the veterinary students at the Spanish faculties, also comparing it with the ones received by students of the agricultural engineering degree. Secondly, a survey in reference to the acquisition of this type of competences and its application for animal health was designed and applied for graduates and final-year veterinary students. The data showed that the ECTS taken to acquire the economic skills of veterinarians is less (3-6 ECTS in 5 years) than that of agricultural engineers (12 ECTS in 4 years). The results of the survey also showed that, although there are significant differences between graduates and students, both them are largely in agreement on the little training received to assess the impact of diseases, and on the need for an additional training after completing their studies. Therefore, these skills should be reinforced in the degree. Among the graduates, the opinion is similar, regardless of the years of professional experience.


The university is considered one of the engines of growth in a local economy or its market area, since its direct contributions consist of 1) employment of faculty and staff, 2) services to students, and supply chain links vendors, all of which define the University’s Market area. Indirect contributions consist of those agents associated with the university in terms of community and civic events. Each of these activities represent economic benefits to their host communities and can be classified as the economic impact a university has on its local economy and whose spatial market area includes each of the above agents. In addition are the critical links to the University, which can be considered part of its Demand and Supply chain. This paper contributes to the field of Public/Private Impact Analysis, which is used to substantiate the social and economic benefits of cooperating for economic resources. We use Census data on Output of Goods and Services, Labor Income on Salaries, Wages and Benefits, Indirect State and Local Taxes, Property Tax Revenue, Population, and Inter-Industry to measure economic impact (Implan, 2016).


Think India ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-185
Author(s):  
Rayees Ahmad Wani ◽  
Dr. Ishrat Khan ◽  
Maqsoodah Akhter

The present study examined the impact of tourist arrivals on revenue generation. The results revealed that tourist arrivals accounts 51 per cent variation in revenue generation. Jammu and Kashmir State has a tremendous potential to become a major global tourist destination. Importance of tourism in J&K economy is known for decades now and its role in economic development has been an area of great interest from policy perspective. The tourism is being the key contributor in the economic development of J&K state. To understand the economic impact of tourism in the J&K state, present paper uses secondary sources of data and tries to examine the economic development such as tourist inflow, revenue generation.


1995 ◽  
Vol 31 (10) ◽  
pp. 73-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. M. Iversen

The main environmental problems associated with fish farming in Denmark are attributable to the dam, the “dead reach” and nutrient and organic matter discharge. The environmental regulation of fish farming in Denmark started with the Environmental Protection Act of 1974, the Statutory Order of 1985 forbidding wet feed, and the Action Plan on the Aquatic Environment of 1987. In the case of freshwater fish farms, the latter was implemented through the measures stipulated in the 1989 Statutory Order on Fish Farms. The impact of Danish legislative measures to reduce and regulate the environmental effects of freshwater fish farms can be summarized as follows: - the number of fish farms has been reduced from about 800 in 1974 to about 500 at present; - production has tripled since 1974 and has been stable since 1989; - a change from wet to dry feed has reduced the environmental impact of the farms; - the national goals of the Action Plan on the Aquatic Environment of 1987 for reducing fish farm discharges of organic matter, nitrogen and phosphorus have been fulfilled. The main remaining problems are that: - the local impact of fish farms on downstream stream quality is still much too high in about 15% of cases; - the problem of the passage of migrating invertebrates and fish is still unsolved at some farms; - the problems posed by “dead reaches” are still unsolved. It is concluded that sustainable fish farming is possible in Denmark, but with the present technology production will have to be significantly reduced.


1995 ◽  
Vol 31 (10) ◽  
pp. 61-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Enell

During the last 20 years there has been an interesting development of the Nordic fish farming, with regard to the feeding and farming technology and to the increase in production quantities. During the period 1974-1994 the production increased from 15,800 to about 250,000 tonnes/year. In 1974 the major part of the production was in Denmark, and in 1994 the major part was in Norway. The nutrient impact of fish farming on surrounding sea areas is mainly a function of the feed coefficient, the feed composition and metabolic processes in the fish. The comprehensive development of the feed composition and the feeding technology has resulted in reduced load of unmetabolized nutrients from fish farms, calculated per tonne fish produced. In 1974 the mean Nordic feed coefficient was 2.08 and in 1994 the coefficient was 1.25. Feed coefficients of 1.0-1.1 are now reported for Danish and Norwegian freshwater and marine fish farms. The nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) content of the feed has decreased, in addition the quality of the nutrient substances in the feed has changed, especially for N. The N content has decreased from 7.8 to 6.8% during the period 1974-1994 and the content of P has decreased from 1.7 to 0.7% during the same period. This development of the feed coefficient and the feed composition has resulted in a present load from a typical Nordic fish farm of 55 kg N and 4.8 kg P/t fish produced. The figures for 1974 were 132 kg N and 31 kg P/t fish produced. The Nordic fish farming production in 1994 resulted in a load of about 13,750 t N and about 1,200 t P on the actual recipients. The load from the Swedish, Finnish and Danish fish farming operations, with the Baltic Sea and the Skagerrak as the recipients, is negligible in comparison with other pollution sources. The quantities of N and P from the fish farming are equal to 0.5% of the atmospheric deposition on the sea surface and 3% of the atmospheric P load. Norwegian, Icelandic and the Faroe Islands fish farming operations are using the North Sea and the Norwegian Sea as the recipients. However, the nutrient load from single fish farms in certain coastal and inland water bodies can be significant and must be considered in the impact assessment together with other sources.


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