scholarly journals Contributions of Formal Education to Social Development – What do we Know on the Basis of Research Evidence?

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuomas Takala
Keyword(s):  
Social Development ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
The Political ◽  
Policy Decisions ◽  
Current State ◽  
Education And Development

This article gives an overview, on the basis of existing synthesis reports and articles, of the current state of knowledge on the role of formal education in promoting social development. The existing evidence is contrasted with simplistic assumptions that abound in the political discussions on education and development. At the same time, the limitations of the potential of research to serve as a guide to policy decisions are also acknowledged. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jer.v2i0.7616 Journal of Education and Research Vol. 2, 2010 p.1-8

scholarly journals Managing the Unmanageable? Understanding Europe's Response to the Migration ‘Crisis’

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heaven Crawley
Keyword(s):  
Research Evidence ◽  
Central Africa ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Current State ◽  
Common Response ◽  
West And Central Africa ◽  
Migration Crisis ◽  
To Come ◽  
Political Solidarity

More than 1 million people have crossed the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas since January 2015, arriving on the beaches of Southern Europe in dinghies and rickety boats, having paid a smuggler to facilitate their journey. Most are refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Eritrea, and Somalia who are fleeing conflict and violence. Others are migrants from West and Central Africa, seeking a livelihood and a future for themselves and their families. This paper will unpack the evolution of the European policy response, arguing that the migration ‘crisis’ is not a reflection of numbers – which pale into insignificance relative to the number of refugees in other countries outside Europe or to those moving in and out of Europe on tourist, student and work visas – but rather a crisis of political solidarity. After five emergency summits to agree a common response, EU politicians are still struggling to come to terms with the dynamics of migration to Europe, the complexity of motivations driving people forward, the role of different institutions, including governments, international organizations, NGOs and civil society, in facilitating the journey, and the ways in which social media is providing individuals and families with information about the options and possibilities that are, or are not, available to them. I suggest that the unwillingness of politicians and policymakers to engage with research evidence on the dynamics of migration and to harness their combined resources to address the consequences of conflict and underdevelopment elsewhere, speaks more strongly to the current state of the European Union than it does to the realities of contemporary migration.

scholarly journals The Role of Leaders in Formulation of the Foreign Policy Identity in Egypt

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 70-90
Author(s):  
I. E. Ibragimov
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
National Level ◽  
The State ◽  
The Political ◽  
Peace Treaty ◽  
Political Leader ◽  
Modern Theory ◽  
Policy Decisions

The features of the formation of the of the state explains the high level of interest in this scientific problem in the modern theory of international relations. The study of for eign policy identity is capable of providing an understanding of the policy-making activity of the state and its positioning in the international arena. The process of forming a foreign policy identity linked to both objective and subjective factors. The objective factors should be classified as geographical, historical, cultural and religious, the key subjective factors can be considered the role of a leader. This factor is standard for Middle Eastern states, especially for Egypt, where there are traditions of strong centralized powers. Egyptian leaders have supreme power in foreign policy decisions within the framework of the political system. Egypt's foreign policy is often determined by the personal character traits of the country's leaders. This article aims to study the role of the head of the Egypt in the search for foreign policy identity in the context of an identity crisis at the national level. Egypt has a long history of authoritarian rule, because it is impossible to separate national identity from foreign policy identity. Since its independent existence, each period with its own context established a different framework of identity and worldview for decision-makers in the field of Egypt`s foreign policy. The predominance of various elements in ideological as well as worldview in the age of the rule of a particular president has led to noticeable differences in Egypt's foreign policy at the current stage. This article attempts to answer the following research questions: What place does of the institute of the heads of State in foreign policy decisions? How leader's influence does determine the foreign policy role of the state? What changes in foreign policy priorities have taken place during the analysis period? What are the reasons for the differences between the main periods of Egypt's foreign policy in goals, tools and approaches to the outside world? The author comes to the conclusion that the change of the political leader plays an important role in the transformations of Egypt's foreign policy. The article analyzes the main trends in the foreign policy self-perception of Egypt in order to confirm the hypothesis that the foreign policy identity of Egypt had not evolved a discontinuity even in the conditions of dramatic events, whether it is the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Peace treaty with Israel or the events of the Arab Spring.

scholarly journals POLA ASUH DAN PEMBINAAN SOSIAL REMAJA PADA PONDOK PESANTREN

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-238
Author(s):  
MUMU MUKHLISIN
Keyword(s):  
Social Development ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Informal Education ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Boarding Schools ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Religious Knowledge ◽  
Main Attraction

Islamic Boarding School education (Pesantren) began to be in great demand by the community as a place for formal and informal education. The main attraction of pesantren education is the embeded of character and religious knowledge which cannot be obtained in formal education. The application of Islamic character habituation applied to the daily life of students (santri) in Islamic boarding schools cannot be separated from the role of Kyai, Nyai as well as ustadz and ustadzah. The pattern of parenting and social development applied to students aims to change the students characters into virtuous characters in accordance with Islamic concepts. The habituation of Islamic character is carried out through the daily activities of students in Islamic boarding schools. This research with a theoretical approach tries to analyze the concept of parenting and social development of adolescents applied in Islamic boarding schools. The results of this study indicate that Parenting at Darunnajah Islamic Boarding School uses democratic parenting. The role of Kyai and Nyai as role models and mentors is a form of embodiment of religious characters. The application of discipline in the Islamic Boarding School did by using democratic and responsible parenting approach. ABSTRAKPendidikan Pondok Pesantren (Pesantren) mulai banyak diminati oleh masyarakat sebagai wadah pendidikan formal maupun informal. Daya tarik utama pendidikan pesantren adalah tertanamnya budi pekerti dan ilmu agama yang tidak dapat diperoleh dalam pendidikan formal. Penerapan pembiasaan karakter Islami yang diterapkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari santri (santri) di pondok pesantren tidak lepas dari peran Kyai, Nyai serta ustadz dan ustadzah. Pola asuh dan pengembangan sosial yang diterapkan pada siswa bertujuan untuk mengubah karakter siswa menjadi karakter yang berbudi luhur sesuai dengan konsep Islam. Pembiasaan karakter islami dilakukan melalui aktivitas keseharian santri di pondok pesantren. Penelitian dengan pendekatan teoritis ini mencoba menganalisis konsep pola asuh dan perkembangan sosial remaja yang diterapkan di pondok pesantren. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Pola asuh di Pondok Pesantren Darunnajah menggunakan pola asuh demokratis. Peran Kyai dan Nyai sebagai suri tauladan dan pembimbing merupakan salah satu bentuk perwujudan karakter religius. Penerapan disiplin di Pondok Pesantren dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan pola asuh yang demokratis dan bertanggung jawab.

scholarly journals Legal-Political Paradigm of Indonesian Constitutional Court: Defending a Principled Instrumentalist Court

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Mirza Satria Buana
Keyword(s):  
Judicial Review ◽  
Review Process ◽  
The Political ◽  
Constitutional Court ◽  
Court Decisions ◽  
Main Argument ◽  
Policy Decisions ◽  
Political Arena ◽  
History Of

The establishment of the Indonesian Constitutional Court in 2003 signified the formation of a bridge between the judiciary and politics. Through its judicial review process, there is a more tangible presence of the judiciary and court in the political arena. The Court helps with addressing moral predicaments and influencing the products of the legislature. This paper discusses the shifting of the legal-politico paradigm, particularly relating to judicial leadership of the Court because this significantly affects the role of the Court in the political arena. The history of the establishment of the Court’s authority in judicial review is explored through a stylised analysis of the actions of two early Chief Justices. This paper also examines two Court decisions which illustrated the Court’s authority on judicial review because they demonstrated the importance of policy-driven decisions and judicial restraint. The main argument of this work is that it is hard to categorize the legal-politico actions of the Indonesian Court into either legalism or instrumentalism. Often, the Court synthesises the two. The legal-politico paradigm is a dynamic one. The most feasible model of the Indonesian Constitutional Court is that of a Principled Instrumentalist Court, where policy decisions guide the formation of legislation according to constitutional values, but the judges maintain prudential self-restraint.

THE POLITICAL FUTURE OF SCOTLAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND. TWO WAYS – ONE CHOICE?

2019 ◽  
pp. 87-98
Author(s):  
M. A. Mosora
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Northern Ireland ◽  
The Political ◽  
Present Stage ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Current State ◽  
Political Relations ◽  
The Future

The article analyzes the features of the politicization of the Scotland and Northern Ireland at the present stage. The basic identifiers for the com­munities in these regions are revealed. The important role of devolution pol­icy in the political relations of the Center with regions in the United Kingdom is justified. Emphasis is placed on the exceptional importance of Brexit in the context of strengthening the separation of the Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is marked common and distinctive features of both regions in the vision of the political future. The current state of the factors contributing to separatism in both regions is compared. Estimates of the likelihood of increased separa­tion movements in the Scotland and Northern Ireland in the future are given.

Insurer’s Role in Intensifying Environmental Sustainability And Social Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 126-133
Author(s):  
Soumya Sasidharan ◽  
V.K. Ranjith ◽  
Sunitha Prabhuram
Keyword(s):  
Social Development ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Insurance Industry ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Green Products ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Current State ◽  
New Business ◽  
Sustainable Insurance

Objective – Sustainable insurance is the new concept that emerges in the current state, that every country adopting now. The objective of the study is to identify the insurance industry's role and contribution to promoting environmental sustainability. To outline sustainable insurance and sustainable/green products and services. Methodology – This paper explores the contribution of the insurance industry and its role in promoting environmental sustainability and social development. This is a theoretical paper, focused on the secondary sources of data from research publications, websites, books, journals, and articles. To achieve the objectives, this study will critically review previous literature and assess contemporary views from different perspectives. Findings– Various insurers are frequently focusing on their progress, enhancing their share of the market, and maintaining better risks to achieve marketplace success. Insurers should always be on the lookout for new ways to set themselves apart from the competition. The implication for insurers is that their actions matter a lot when it comes to environmental issues and providing green insurance solutions can open new business opportunities for the industry. The answer may lie in marketing new products related to potential climate change and the corresponding sustainability/green insurance. Novelty – Sustainable insurance is aimed primarily at developing innovative or green products and services, reducing risk, improving company efficiency, and supporting environmental, social, and financial sustainability. There hasn't been a general overview of the role of insurers in enhancing environmental sustainability and social development done yet. Theoretically, our work aids policymakers and other stakeholders in better understanding the role of insurers in enhancing environmental sustainability and social development. Type of Paper: Review JEL Classification: G20, G22, G23. Keywords: Insurance, Sustainability, Green insurance, Green products and services, Sustainable Development.

The Shugden-Controversy in Contemporary Mongolia

Inner Asia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 330-349
Author(s):  
Mungunchimeg Batmunkh
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Religious Practices ◽  
The Political ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Ethnographic Fieldwork ◽  
Current State ◽  
State Of Research

Abstract Since the political upheavals in Mongolia in 1989, the traditional Tibetan-Mongolian protective deity Dorj-Shugden has been rediscovered. Today the Buddhist monasteries Delgeriin khiid, Amarbayasgalant Monastery and Tögsbayasgalant töv venerate him. This paper analyses the role of this deity with particular emphasis on Gungaachoilinig datsan in Gandandegchilin and the Amarbayasgalant Monastery in Mongolia, based on ethnographic fieldwork and semi-structured interviews with monks from six monasteries and visitors of Amarbayasgalant conducted in 2016, 2019 and 2020. The paper also outlines the current state of research, including recent Mongolian literature. Finally, it presents findings about him sourced from social media. By exploring pro- and anti-Shugden religious practices, this article sheds some light on the Shugden controversy in contemporary Mongolian Buddhism.

scholarly journals Environmental education in Slovakia in the context of ethics and ethics education

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
Adela Lešková Blahová
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Moral Education ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Ethics Education ◽  
Current State ◽  
Weak Points

Abstract This paper focuses on the current state of environmental education within formal education in Slovakia, emphasising its methodology and weak points. The author aims to identify the place and role of philosophicalethical theory within environmental education, which is an integral part of ethics education. What concrete knowledge, skills and instruments of both ethics and philosophy can (should) a teacher of ethics education put into effect when teaching environmental-educational topics? Before answering this question the place of environmental education within the broader context of moral education will be explored.

The Political Role of the Secretary-General

1962 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 720-735 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leland M. Goodrich
Keyword(s):  
United Nations ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Secretary General ◽  
The Political ◽  
International Peace ◽  
Political Role ◽  
Peace And Security ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Policies And Programs

For the purposes of this discussion, the political role of the Secretary General is defined in somewhat narrow terms. It is not intended to discuss his role in the development of policy generally, which would be a possible way of viewing the subject. Rather, attention will be given to the role of the Secretary-General in the discharge of one of the major responsibilities of the United Nations—the maintenance of international peace and security. Consequently, the role of the Secretary-General in developing and executing policies and programs of economic and social development, which has come to be one of the major fields of activity of the Organization, will not be touched upon, except incidentally.

Toward a Biregional Agenda for the Twenty-first Century

2000 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Crawley
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
First Century ◽  
The Political ◽  
The West ◽  
The Past ◽  
Economic Context ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Eu

In the wake of the 1999 Rio Summit and its focus on biregional cooperation, this article reviews the background and development of European-Latin American relations over the past two decades, the political and economic context, the current state of transatlantic links, and the shortterm prospects for the relationship. Among its several premises is that the EU and Latin America constitute the bulk of the West, and the ways they work together will therefore condition the role of each of them on the international stage.

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