scholarly journals Invigorating The Public Body : A Case Study Of HIV/AIDS Activist Confrontations Against Big Pharma For Access To Medicines

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Forhan
Keyword(s):  
Access To Medicines ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Neoliberal Globalization ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Body ◽  
Communications Theory ◽  
Politics Of Medicine ◽  
Health Agenda ◽  
Hiv Aids

Using 'illness as metaphor," critical communications theory, citizenship studies and critical political economy, this thesis presents a case study of the confrontation between "Big Pharma" and HIV/AIDS activists concerning access to HIV/AIDS medicines; a confrontation that spilled over into the World Trade Organization (WTO) causing worldwide public outrage. The timeline starts in the 1980s, but focuses on confrontations between these actors during the 1990s and early 2000s. By making HIV/AIDS 'public and 'political', activists: battled stigmatization; revealed the politics of medicine; made Big Pharma more socially responsible; influence the WTO's and global health agenda; and stirred dissent against a neoliberal globalization, exposing power relations between the global rich and global poor. This is about antiBody (HIV/AIDS activists) targeting a dangerous site of infection (Big Pharma) and combating the spread of two illnesses (HIV/AIDS and neoliberalism which invigorated the 'public body' in terms of public health and debate.

scholarly journals Invigorating The Public Body : A Case Study Of HIV/AIDS Activist Confrontations Against Big Pharma For Access To Medicines

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Forhan
Keyword(s):  
Access To Medicines ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Neoliberal Globalization ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Body ◽  
Communications Theory ◽  
Politics Of Medicine ◽  
Health Agenda ◽  
Hiv Aids

Using 'illness as metaphor," critical communications theory, citizenship studies and critical political economy, this thesis presents a case study of the confrontation between "Big Pharma" and HIV/AIDS activists concerning access to HIV/AIDS medicines; a confrontation that spilled over into the World Trade Organization (WTO) causing worldwide public outrage. The timeline starts in the 1980s, but focuses on confrontations between these actors during the 1990s and early 2000s. By making HIV/AIDS 'public and 'political', activists: battled stigmatization; revealed the politics of medicine; made Big Pharma more socially responsible; influence the WTO's and global health agenda; and stirred dissent against a neoliberal globalization, exposing power relations between the global rich and global poor. This is about antiBody (HIV/AIDS activists) targeting a dangerous site of infection (Big Pharma) and combating the spread of two illnesses (HIV/AIDS and neoliberalism which invigorated the 'public body' in terms of public health and debate.

Penerapan Undang-Undang Nomor 14 Tahun 2008 Tentang Keterbukaan Informasi Publik Di Perguruan Tinggi Keagamaan Islam Negeri (Studi Kasus UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta)

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-138
Author(s):  
Afwan Faizin ◽  
Ali Mansur
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
The Public ◽  
Application Of Law ◽  
Adequate Information ◽  
Public Body

Abstract:This study aims to describe the application of Law Number 14 of 2008 concerning Public Information Openness at the State Islamic Higher Education (PTKIN) with a case study of the Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University in Jakarta. UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta was chosen because among PTKIN throughout Indonesia, only UIN Jakarta has an Information and Documentation Management Officer (PPID). The research method used is action research by observing public bodies in the field of education namely UIN Jakarta by mapping public information services by PPID based on KMA Number 200 of 2012 concerning Information and Documentation Management Officials (PPID). Based on the research conducted it is known that PPID as the manager of public information services has not been optimal in providing public information services according to the mandate of Law Number 14/2018. The contributing factors are: First, the leaders at the level of the Bureau, Section, and Subbag many who do not know the obligations and urgency of the public body that must have a PPID to carry out public information management and services. Secondly, the incomplete list of public information that has been displayed on the UIN Jakarta website includes its supporting documents. Third, there is no infrastructure support, funds, adequate information officers so that the performance of the PPID can run simultaneously and continuously, given the PPID task is an additional task.Keywords: PPID, Public Information Disclosure, PTKIN. AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan penerapan Undang-Undang Nomor 14 Tahun 2008 tentang Keterbukaan Informasi Publik di Perguruan Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri (PTKIN) dengan studi kasus UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta dipilih karena diantara PTKIN seluruh Indonesia, baru UIN Jakarta yang telah memiliki Pejabat Pengelola Informasi dan Dokumentasi (PPID). Metode penelitian yang digunakan action research dengan melakukan observasi badan publik bidang pendidikan yakni UIN Jakarta dengan memetakan layanan informasi publik oleh PPID berdasarkan KMA Nomor 200 tahun 2012 tentang Pejabat Pengelola Informasi dan Dokumentasi (PPID). Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan diketahui bahwa dari PPID sebagai pengelola layanan informasi publik belum optimal dalam memberikan layanan informasi publik sesuai amanat UU Nomor 14/2018. Faktor penyebabnya adalah: Pertama, para pimpinan pada level Biro, Bagian, dan Subbag banyak yang belum mengetahui kewajiban dan urgensi badan publik yang harus memiliki PPID untuk melakukan pengelolan dan pelayanan informasi publik. Kedua, belum lengkapnya Daftar Informasi Publik yang telah ditampilkan di website UIN Jakarta termasuk dokumen-dokumen pendukungnya. Ketiga, belum adanya dukungan prasarana, dana, petugas informasi yang memadai sehingga kinerja PPID dapat berjalan secara simultan dan kontinyu, mengingat tugas PPID adalah tugas tambahan.Kata Kunci: PPID, Keterbukaan informasi Publik, PTKIN.  

From community participation to co-design: “Quartiere bene comune” case study

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 242-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Carra ◽  
Nicoletta Levi ◽  
Giulia Sgarbi ◽  
Chiara Testoni
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Executive Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Body ◽  
Regulatory Instruments

Purpose This paper aims to contribute to research in the field of social innovation and participatory policies through the analysis of the experimental “Quartiere bene comune” project implemented by Reggio Emilia municipality. The paper focuses on the planning strategies, the operational co-design methodologies and the programming of the used processes. Design/methodology/approach Firstly, the paper reviews the regulatory instruments and previous participatory policies implemented in Italy. Secondly, it describes the approaches and methodologies used in the context of participatory policies, through strategic planning and according to bottom-up governance models. Findings The study assesses the quality of the non-standardized solutions which were adopted, both in terms of community daily needs and of management of public space. Such assessment relies on a system of measurable numerical indicators, to the goals established within the pre-agreements between public administration and community and to the ensuing consistency with the indicators provided for in the planning and executive management plan of the public body. Research limitations/implications This paper proposes a new model for the evaluation of public action, capable of highlighting the relation between assumptions, operative processes, results and impacts achieved. The study is limited to the case of seven sample neighbourhoods of a single city, in which the Citizen Agreement cycle has been completed. Originality/value The study contributes to defining the framework of participatory practices in terms of active citizenship and organizational/social innovation and proposes a new methodology of impact assessment.

scholarly journals The Importance of Environmental-forest Education in Managing Information on Natural Resources

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Environmental Behaviour ◽  
The Public ◽  
Forest Education

Contemporary conditions of socially responsible economy underline the growing demand and importance ofinformation on natural resources. Care for environmental protection and shaping sustainable development is reflected inmany legal acts, documents and school textbooks in Poland. This information, through its disclosure and sharing,contributes to the dissemination of knowledge in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development, whileshaping the pro-environmental behaviour of the public. Environmental-forest education is of key importance in managinginformation on natural resources. The main purpose of this article is to (1) determine the number of activities of selectedentities conducting environmental-forest education, (2) identify the strengths and weaknesses of environmental-foresteducation, (3) propose changes determining effective management of information on natural resources usingenvironmental-forest education. The following research methods were used in the article: literary critical analysis, surveys,qualitative methods (case study), snowball method and tabular techniques for presenting results.

The WTO–TRIPS Flexibilities on Public Health: A Critical Appraisal of the East African Community Regional Framework

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 145-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
OLUFEMI SOYEJU ◽  
JOSHUA WABWIRE
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Patent Protection ◽  
Access To Medicines ◽  
East African ◽  
Member States ◽  
East African Community ◽  
The Public ◽  
African Community

AbstractOver the years, many developing countries have attempted to make policies utilizing the WTO–TRIPS flexibilities to address the public health needs of their populations. A common strategic trend in these policies has been the tendency to attempt to increase access to medicines through price reduction, achieved by weakening patent protection. This paper, using the policy that has recently been adopted by the East African Community (EAC) member states as a case study, demonstrates the inappropriateness of this strategy. The core argument is that weakening patent protection will hinder further research and invention, which are necessary to ensure the availability of medicines. For developing countries, especially those in Africa, such as the EAC member states, the problem is aggravated by the fact that pharmaceuticals, due to commercial considerations, have already ignored investing in developing medicines for diseases predominant in these countries, hence the need to strengthen rather than weaken, patent protection.

Efektivitas Layanan Darurat Jakarta Siaga 112 dalam Penanganan Kebakaran oleh UPT. Pusat Data & Informasi Kebencanaan BPBD Provinsi DKI Jakarta

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Musa Musa
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Service ◽  
Fire Management ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
The Public ◽  
Information Center ◽  
Disaster Data ◽  
In Fire ◽  
Document Review

This research was conducted to determine the Effectiveness of Jakarta Siaga 112 Emergency Services in Fire Management by UPT. Disaster Data & Information Center of BPBD DKI Jakarta Province by paying attention to aspects contained in the Effectiveness of the Jakarta Siaga Emergency Service Program 112. The research method was carried out with a case study method with data collection techniques using interview methods and document review. Interviews were conducted on 10 (ten) key informants, document review focused on documents related to the Jakarta Emergency Alert Service 112 Effectiveness research in Fire Management. The results showed that the Effectiveness of Jakarta Siaga 112 Emergency Services in Fire Management by UPT. The Center for Disaster Data & Information BPBD DKI Jakarta Province Its effectiveness is still low, due to the Implementation of Emergency Services Jakarta Standby 112 in Fire Management implemented by UPT. Disaster Data & Information Center of BPBD DKI Jakarta Province in terms of the Target Group Understanding of the Program, the Achievement of the Program Objectives aspects, and the Program Follow-up aspects. It is recommended to continue to disseminate this Emergency Service to the public, it is necessary to increase the firm commitment of the Head of 8 SKPD related to fire management so that all units play a role in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Fire Management and the evaluation and follow-up of program services that are held periodically 3 once a month.Keywords: Effectiveness, Emergency Services, Fire Handling

Developing design literacy through brand-based artefacts

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Catarina LELIS
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Basic Design ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Interaction Structure ◽  
Functional Prototype ◽  
High Willingness

The brand is a powerful representational and identification-led asset that can be used to engage staff in creative, sustainable and developmental activities. Being a brand the result of, foremost, a design exercise, it is fair to suppose that it can be a relevant resource for the advancement of design literacy within organisational contexts. The main objective of this paper was to test and validate an interaction structure for an informed co-design process on visual brand artefacts. To carry on the empirical study, a university was chosen as case study as these contexts are generally rich in employee diversity. A non-functional prototype was designed, and walkthroughs were performed in five focus groups held with staff. The latter evidenced a need/wish to engage with basic design principles and high willingness to participate in the creation of brand design artefacts, mostly with the purposeof increasing its consistent use and innovate in its representation possibilities, whilst augmenting the brand’s socially responsible values.

STRATEGI MENINGKATKAN LOYALITAS KONSUMEN MAKANAN KHAS KOTA CURUP KABUPATEN REJANG LEBONG

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Onsardi Onsardi
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Consumer Loyalty ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
The Public ◽  
Typical Food ◽  
Internal And External Factors

The title of this study is the Strategy of Increasing Consumer Food Loyalty in CurupCity, Rejang Lebong Regency (Case Study in "Henvian" Typical Food Industry). Thisresearch is based on the importance of strategies in increasing business and consumerloyalty to products sold.Strategies to increase business and consumer loyalty can bedone with a SWOT analysis. Place of this research is the "Henvian" shop that sellstypical Rejang lebong food. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative.Informants in this study were people who were considered to know for certain about theHENVIAN Specialty Food Store in Curup City, Rejang Lebong Regency. The dataanalysis technique used in this study is a SWOT analysis to determine the strengths,weaknesses, opportunities and threats in a typical Rejang Lebong food business.By using SWOT analysis techniques that consist of strengths (weakness), weaknesses(weakness), opportunities (opportnity) and threats (threath). The results of this studycan be concluded that the internal factors that are the strength of the marketing strategyare the quality of the product that is good at a price affordable to the public andtourists, service that is friendly and responsive to consumer needs, as well astechnological advancements that facilitate the promotion of business. Internal factorsthat are a weakness are often lack of stock, there are some products that do not meet thestandard packaging, the product shelf life is short, employees do not use uniforms.External factors that become opportunities are a fairly high economic community,abundant raw materials while external factors that are a threat are the manycompetitors, an unstable economy, the price of basic needs increases. Based on theresults of the SWOT analysis of internal and external factors, the strategy used is toimprove product quality by improving the appearance of packaging and quality ofcontent and quality of service by providing uniforms to employees and providingstandards of service to consumers. .Keywords: Strategy, Consumer Loyalty, SWOT

La valorisation des prestations non-bois: particularités genevoises (essai) | Commercialization of non-wood forest services: the case of Geneva (essay)

2009 ◽  
Vol 160 (8) ◽  
pp. 232-234
Author(s):  
Patrik Fouvy
Keyword(s):  
Forest Regeneration ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
The State ◽  
Forest Land ◽  
Private Forests ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Body ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
History Of ◽  
Near Future

The history of the forests in canton Geneva, having led to these being disconnected from productive functions, provides a symptomatic demonstration that the services provided by the forest eco-system are common goods. Having no hope of financial returns in the near future and faced with increasing social demands, the state has invested in the purchase of forest land, financed projects for forest regeneration and improvement of biological diversity and developed infrastructures for visitors. In doing this the state as a public body takes on the provision of services in the public interest. But the further funding for this and for expenses for the private forests, which must be taken into account, are not secured for the future.

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