AN ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF RENTS FROM NON-RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCES AND CHANGES IN HUMAN CAPITAL ON INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY: A CASE STUDY OF KUWAIT

The depletion of non-renewable natural resources (primarily mineral and energy resources) and its assessment is a problem that is analyzed based on the concept of sustainable development. Mineral resource depletion assessment is particularly important for resource-based economies. It provides for assessing the impact of mineral asset disposal that results from the suspension or termination of operations conducted by a mining company due to insurmountable circumstances. The results of such an event will be manifested at the national, regional, and local levels and felt by mining companies, suppliers, workers, the population of the territory, and other stakeholders. The study clarifies the attributes and essence of mineral resource depletion, analyzes the advantages and limitations of the existing tools for assessing mineral resource depletion, identifies depletion factors, describes a methodology for assessing mineral resource depletion, and contains a case study of a tin deposit. The results of the study contribute to the development of the theory on the depletion of non-renewable natural resources. They provide for assessing losses to social wellbeing that can be caused by stopping the use of profitable mineral reserves.

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Exploring the Human Capital Development Dimensions of Chinese Investments in Africa: Opportunities, Implications and Directions for Further Research

Journal of Asian and African Studies ◽

10.1177/0021909618801381 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 54 (2) ◽

pp. 189-210 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Motolani Agbebi

Keyword(s):

Human Capital ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Human Capital Development ◽

Study Approach ◽

Working Hypothesis ◽

Research Areas ◽

Economic Engagement ◽

Capital Development ◽

The Impact

This article uses a case-study approach to discuss the effects of Chinese economic engagement on three dimensions of human capital development: local employment, training and skill building, and knowledge and technology transfer. The study findings suggests that Chinese economic engagement can and does contribute to human capital development in Africa; however, this is dependent on certain sectoral factors and contextual conditions. This study advances a working hypothesis that the human capital development impact of Chinese economic engagement will vary across countries and sectors of the African economy. This working hypothesis seeks to guide further research towards developing a theoretical framework for the study of Chinese economic engagement in Africa and its effects on human capital development. The article also identifies research areas that should be further explored in order to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of Chinese economic engagement in Africa.

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Uso da argila no processo produtivo da cerâmica vermelha: Um estudo de caso no município de Paudalho, Pernambuco

Revista Verde de Agroecologia e Desenvolvimento Sustentável ◽

10.18378/rvads.v10i1.2894 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Y. M. Paz ◽

R. M. Holanda ◽

S. G. El-Deir

Keyword(s):

Natural Resources ◽

Production Process ◽

High Availability ◽

Raw Material ◽

Renewable Natural Resources ◽

Ceramic Blocks ◽

Renewable Natural Resource ◽

The City ◽

Red Ceramics

As frações granulométricas do solo são consideradas recursos naturais não renováveis, devido a escala de tempo necessária para sua formação. A argila possui elevada disponibilidade na natureza, e por isso seu uso ainda é indiscriminado. É a matéria-prima principal para as indústrias de cerâmica vermelha pulverizadas em todo o território brasileiro. O objetivo do trabalho foi realizar uma discussão acerca do recurso natural não renovável argila e seu uso no processo produtivo da Indústria de cerâmica vermelha. Este foi desenvolvido através de pesquisa bibliográfica, e estudo de caso com realização de visitas técnicas a uma indústria de cerâmica vermelha localizada no município de Paudalho no estado de Pernambuco. No ano de 2013 a Indústria X adquiriu para estoque e consumo 70.161 toneladas, para uma produção de 35.806.268 blocos de cerâmica. De todo o quantitativo produzido houve uma perda de 7,5%, que reflete em 4.768 toneladas de argila e num prejuízo aproximado de R$ 845.835,52. Através do trabalho realizado percebe-se que há uma necessidade de planejamento da exploração e uso dos recursos naturais não renováveis, pois estes podem se tornar escassos e inviabilizar determinados processos produtivos. Isso pode acarretar em conflitos sociais e econômicos, pela valoração dos recursos e diminuição de disponibilidade para uso, ocasionando redução dos lucros por parte dos empresários e por consequência diminuição na oferta de empregos.Use of clay in the production process of the Red Ceramics: A case study in the city of Paudalho, Pernambuco Abstract: The fractions of soil are considered non-renewable natural resources, because the time scale required for its formation. Clay has high availability in nature, and therefore its use is still indiscriminate. It is the main raw material for the manufacture of red ceramic sprayed throughout the Brazilian territory. The objective was to conduct a discussion of non-renewable natural resource clay and its use in industry's production process of red ceramic. It was developed through literature review and case study of technical a red ceramic industry in the municipality of Paudalho in Pernambuco state visits. In 2013 the X Industry acquired for stock and consumption 70,161 tons, for a production of 35,806,268 ceramic blocks. The entire quantity produced there was a loss of 7.5%, which reflects in 4,768 tons of clay and an approximate loss of R $ 845,835.52. Through work is noticed that there is a need for planning of exploration and use of non-renewable natural resources, as they may become scarce and derail certain production processes. This can lead to social and economic conflicts, the valuation of resources and reduced availability for use, resulting in lower profits for entrepreneurs and consequently decrease in the supply of jobs.

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Evolution of Ideas about the Role of the Environmental Factor in socio-Economic Development

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/202124701068 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 247 ◽

pp. 01068

Author(s):

E. Y. Dotsenko ◽

N. P. Ezdina ◽

A. Sh. Khasanova ◽

M. I. Khasanov

Keyword(s):

Economic Development ◽

Natural Resources ◽

Environmental Factor ◽

Human Life ◽

Social Systems ◽

Anthropogenic Pressure ◽

Renewable Natural Resources ◽

Socio Economic Development ◽

The Impact

The article presents an analysis of alternative theories of ecological and economic development. The authors formulate the role of the environmental factor in socio-economic development, taking into account the ideas of alternative economic schools and trends. The paper analyzes the problems of preserving the environment as the basis of human life. This takes into account the nature of the impact of anthropogenic pressure on natural complexes and objects, due to increased consumption, excessive withdrawal of renewable natural resources that exceed the rate of natural recovery, a reduction in the reserves of non-renewable natural resources, as well as an increase in the population. At the same time, the article focuses on the problems of sustainable, balanced, harmonious development of production and social systems.

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Innovation-Intensive FDI and Host Country Institutions

Globalizing Innovation ◽

10.7551/mitpress/9780262037358.003.0005 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Patrick J. W. Egan

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Human Capital ◽

Host Country ◽

Institutional Quality ◽

Entry Modes ◽

Host Countries ◽

Firm Level ◽

Investment Models ◽

The Impact ◽

Innovation Outcomes

This chapter moves beyond firm level attributes and economic motivations to consider the impact of host country institutions on investment models of multinationals in developing countries. It adopts a comparative institutionalist perspective, and utilizes country and firm level variables to measure governance. These measures are then employed to predict innovation outcomes. This chapter demonstrates that host country institutions affect the likelihood of local innovation taking place, and its intensity. A variety of measures of institutional coherence are developed, and address such diverse concepts as intellectual property protection, corruption, democracy, and bureaucratic quality. In addition, firm surveys are used to convey firm perceptions of institutional quality in host countries. The chapter includes a discussion of the literature on firm entry modes, and considers how other host country attributes, such as education and human capital, may influence innovation outcomes alongside institutions.

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The impact of human capital on Total Factor Productivity Case study: Automotive Industry

Asian Journal of Research in Business Economics and Management ◽

10.5958/2249-7307.2016.00039.6 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (6) ◽

pp. 58

Author(s):

Zohre Alipoor ◽

Davood Moradi Cherati

Keyword(s):

Human Capital ◽

Total Factor Productivity ◽

Automotive Industry ◽

Factor Productivity ◽

The Impact

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The impact of intellectual capital in organizational innovation: case study at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC)

Review of Economics and Political Science ◽

10.1108/reps-08-2019-0113 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Hanan Ali Almutirat

Keyword(s):

Human Capital ◽

Intellectual Capital ◽

Organizational Innovation ◽

Case Study Methodology ◽

Content Type ◽

Sustainable Environment ◽

Human Aspects ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the relationship between intellectual capital and organizational innovation in Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) through a case study at KPC on the employees of the corporation (The study population was 2,180 respondents and the sample size was 335 respondents). Design/methodology/approach The statistical package for social science was used to analyze the data. While trying to explore the relationship between intellectual capital and innovation, the researcher used the descriptive analytical method and the case study methodology using various references, periodicals, internal and external documents and data, in addition to conducting a field study on a sample of employees of KPC, through a questionnaire form containing the axes that reflect the study variables. Findings There is a relative approval between the sample of the research on the existence of a good role for training in the corporation in terms of availability for all employees and the compatibility of training programs with the actual needs of employees, and linking the training paths and career paths for promotions in the corporation. The researcher attributed this to the employees' awareness to the importance of training and its role in raising their performance levels, and the awareness of the corporation to the importance of training and capacity building of the human element. Originality/value The research, in general, demonstrated the importance of human capital as the organization's most valuable assets, especially as it supports creativity and innovation, thus enabling competitiveness. The research stressed that human capital is the most important element in the formation of intellectual capital, which requires decision-makers to support it and give the intellectual and human aspects a strategic content that meets the needs to develop innovation and institutional education and to recruit systems and indicators to measure the performance objectively to achieve the goal of survival of the corporation in a competitive sustainable environment, through providing material and moral potentials that can support the implementation of organizational innovation at various levels.

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