scholarly journals Is green economy achievable through championing green growth? A local government experience from Zambia

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phiri Rodgers
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Green Growth ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
The People ◽  
Government Experience

The need to enhance environmental sustainability, sustainable development and growth that takes into account the well-being of the people and nature because of the increased production and consumption of goods and services is the major driver to the introduction of green economy in Zambia and countries in southern Africa. This article examines the extent to which local government in Zambia has embraced green growth and green economy and critically analyses the concept of green economy and green growth. This study is based on a review of planning and policy documents, a household questionnaire survey and interviews with various institutions, planners and rural development organisations. A number of policies implemented at the local government level were analysed and reflected upon irrespective of whether they contain the components of green growth and green economy and the extent to which they contribute to attaining green economy. The article argues that the need for economic diversification is important as far as green economy is concerned. The article recommends the need to invest in research and development in order to find more carbon-free economic activities. The conclusion is that local government is key to achieving green growth and green economy, because it is involved at all levels, from policy formulation to implementation.

scholarly journals Fiscal dependence in a special autonomy region: evidence from a local government in eastern Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elsyan Rienette MARLISSA ◽  
Jhon Urasti BLESIA
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Fiscal Decentralization ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Positive Contribution ◽  
Total Revenue ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Goods And Services

This research aims to analyse the degree of fiscal dependence of local government upon the central government in the regency of Mimika, one of Indonesia’s eastern regencies. The ratio of fiscal decentralization is used to calculate the local government’s ability to increase its regional revenue in order to support development initiatives in all sectors (Malmudi, 2010). Secondary data of locally-generated revenue and total revenue from the period 2010-2015 are used to measure the degree of fiscal decentralization. The results show that the degree of fiscal decentralization in the regency remained at a low level, reflected from the average value of 12.92 percent with the highest degree, of 25.09 percent in 2012. An analysis of fiscal decentralization in the period 2010 – 2015, indicates that the regency lacked sufficient fiscal capacity, showing heavy dependence upon financing from the central government. The local government is expected to develop the region’s potentiality through creative efforts within their governmental apparatus to increase local revenues. The funds from the central government could provide a positive contribution if used in the consumption of goods and services that potentially support economic activities.  

PENGELOLAAN PERBATASAN ANTARA INDONESIA DAN MALASIA TENTANG TINGKAT EKONOMI DI WILAYAH KEDUA NEGARA

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-16
Author(s):  
Endah Rantau Itasari
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Border Region ◽  
Front Page ◽  
Legal Certainty ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Government Administration ◽  
The People ◽  
Border Areas ◽  
Economic Well Being

Border governance is a necessity for Indonesia as an archipelagic country bordering maritime and / or land with other countries. Indonesia is located geographically between two continents and two oceans and no less than 17,504 islands. the border region has a very strategic multifunctionality. Politically, border areas provide legal certainty for internal and external sovereignty, both in the context of managing government administration and applying national law and in engaging with other countries. The existence of clarity of this border region will also provide legal certainty for a country for the utilization and management of natural resources contained in its territory for the benefit of the prosperity of the whole community. Border management must also be aimed at the prosperity of the people, especially those living on the border. The development of socio- economic activities to improve the socio-economic well-being of people at the border is very important because it will directly and indirectly strengthen the security aspects at the border. As a & quot;front page & quot; the creation of prosperity at the border will contribute positively to the conditions of security and defense, both regionally and nationally.

Solid Waste Pollution: Basis for Closure Enforcement Policy Framework of Banualan Dumpsite in General Santos City, Philippines

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
AVA CLARE MARIE O. ROBLES
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Primary Response ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Health Security ◽  
Enforcement Policy ◽  
The People

Currently, General Santos City is identified as a growing city in terms of population and economic development. However, taking into account the downside of progress, pollution and garbage generation need to be controlled to circumvent menace to the environment. One means to address these problems is by conducting a study on solid waste pollution. Corollary to this, the study: identified the respondents’ practices on proper waste management; determined the projected the total waste generated in General Santos City; and proposed a closure enforcement policy framework as prompt action in protecting people’s health for any untoward contamination. The research design was descriptive-analytic, which utilized questionnaire and documentary analysis. Triangulation of data was made through interview. There were 1, 246 randomly selected respondents from 22 local communities. Results revealed that the majority of the people in General Santos City often practice proper waste management. The finding implies that they have not completely imbibed proper waste management practices. Based on the projected total waste, it crafted a closure policy framework as a primary response for equitable well-being of the residents in Banualan. This framework will ensure the health security of the people once the dumpsite closes. Keywords - Solid waste pollution, closure enforcement policy framework, policy formulation, solid waste practices, waste analysis, General Santos City, Philippines

scholarly journals Ecological footprint and human well-being nexus: accounting for broad-based financial development, globalization, and natural resources in the Next-11 countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Prince Nathaniel
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Financial Development ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Environmental Preservation ◽  
Trade Offs

AbstractThe Next-11 (N11) countries have witnessed great advancements in economic activities in the past few years. However, the simultaneous attainment of environmental sustainability and improved human well-being has remained elusive. This study probes into ecological footprint (EF) and human well-being nexus in N11 countries by applying advanced estimation techniques compatible with heterogeneity, endogeneity, and cross-sectional dependence across country groups. From the findings, human well-being, captured by the human development index, increases the EF, and EF also increases human well-being which suggests a strong trade-off between both indicators. This shows that policies that are channeled toward promoting human well-being are not in consonance with environmental wellness. Financial development and biocapacity increase the EF, while natural resources and globalization reduce it. Human well-being increases the EF in all the countries except in Egypt. This study argues that strong institutions could help mitigate the trade-offs and ease the simultaneous attainment of both environmental preservation and improved human well-being. The limitations of the study, as well as, possible directions for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Penyerapan Anggaran Belanja Pemerintah Daerah: Proses Pengadaan Barang/Jasa Di Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow Selatan

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elypaz Donald Rerung ◽  
Herman Karamoy ◽  
Winston Pontoh
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Government Spending ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Capital Expenditure ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
The People ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Management Commitment

Abstract. Government spending provides a wide range of services to the community. The most significant component of government spending relates to social security and welfare. It is the capital expenditure in Local Government Budget which is intended to finance development to promote such general welfare of the people. Budget absorption is one of the factors in evaluating Government performance to stimulate economic growth. Local Government revenue and expenditure budgets have significant influences to contribute the growth of regional economy if they are absorbed maximally. Budget absorption for goods and services procurement is generally slow. Additionally, budget realization often accumulates at the end of the year due to various problems in both administrative and technical aspects. This study aims to examine the effect of management commitment, bureaucratic environment, human resource competence and implementation of e-procurement towards budget absorption for goods and services procurement. This is a quantitative research and employed multiple regression analysis. The sample of the research is 63 Government employees whose responsibilities are in the budget and goods and services procurement. They are staff in commitment making, budget executing, authorizing or signing the cash disbursement, procurement working group and expenditure treasurer at 14 SKPD Bolaang Southern Mongondow. The result shows that management commitment, bureaucratic environment, and e-procurement implementation have positive and significant impacts to the budget absorption for goods and services procurements. Human resource competencies do not affect the budget absorption for goods and services procurement. The practical implication of this research suggests policy makers to improve human resources competencies for sufficient budget absorption.Keyword: Budget Absorption, Management Commitment, Bureaucracy Environment, Human Resource Competencies, e-Procurement Abstrak. Belanja modal dalam struktur APBD merupakan pengeluaran pemerintah yang mencerminkan dukungan pemerintah dalam pembangunan untuk kesejahteraan masyarakat. Pelaksanaan belanja modal tersebut dalam rangka peningkatan pelayanan publik oleh pemerintah dalam bentuk kebutuhan dasar. Penyerapan anggaran merupakan salah satu tolok ukur kinerja pemerintah dalam menggerakkan roda perekonomian. Anggaran pendapatan dan belanja daerah memiliki pengaruh yang cukup signifikan dalam mendorong pertumbuhan ekonomi daerah apabila terserap secara maksimal. Penyerapan anggaran terkait pengadaan barang/jasa pada umumnya lambat bahkan realisasinya seringkali menumpuk diakhir tahun karena berbagai permasalahan yang dihadapi baik dari aspek administrasi maupun dari aspek teknis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh komitmen manajemen, lingkungan birokrasi, kompetensi sumber daya manusia, dan penerapan e-procurement terhadap penyerapan anggaran terkait pengadaan barang/jasa. Metode penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan regresi berganda. Sampel penelitian adalah 63 orang yang menduduki jabatan di bidang yang berkaitan dengan anggaran dan pengelola pengadaan barang/jasa, diantaranya adalah pejabat pembuat komitmen, pejabat pelaksana teknis kegiatan, pejabat penandatangan surat perintah membayar, kelompok kerja pengadaan dan bendahara pengeluaran pada 14 SKPD Pemerintah Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow Selatan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komitmen manajemen, lingkungan birokrasi, dan penerapan e-procurement berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap penyerapan anggaran terkait pengadaan barang/jasa. Kompetensi sumber daya manusia tidak berpengaruh terhadap penyerapan anggaran terkait pengadaan barang/jasa. Implikasi praktis dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memberi masukan kepada pengambil kebijakan pada pemerintah daerah untuk lebih mengoptimalkan kompetensi sumber daya manusia dalam rangka peningkatan penyerapan anggaran.Kata kunci: Penyerapan Anggaran, Komitmen Manajemen, Lingkungan Birokrasi, Kompetensi Sumber Daya Manusia, e-Procurement.

scholarly journals Political ecology, variegated green economies, and the foreclosure of alternative sustainabilities

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Connor Joseph Cavanagh ◽  
Tor Arve Benjaminsen
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Political Ecology ◽  
Vulnerable Populations ◽  
Special Section ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Green Growth ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
The Past ◽  
Green Economies

Abstract Over the past two decades, political ecologists have provided extensive critiques of the privatization, commodification, and marketization of nature, including of the new forms of accumulation and appropriation that these might facilitate under the more recent guise of green growth and the green economy. These critiques have often demonstrated that such approaches can retain deleterious implications for certain vulnerable populations across the developing world and beyond. With few exceptions, however, political ecologists have paid decidedly less attention to expounding upon alternative initiatives for pursuing both sustainability and socio-environmental justice. Accordingly, the contributions to this Special Section engage the concept of the green economy explicitly as a terrain of struggle, one inevitably conditioned by the variegated forms that actually-existing 'green economy' strategies ultimately take in specific historical and geographical conjunctures. In doing so, they highlight the ways in which there is likewise not one but many potential sustainabilities for pursuing human and non-human well-being in the ostensibly nascent Anthropocene, each of which reflects alternative – and, potentially, more progressive – constellations of social, political, and economic relations. Yet they also foreground diverse efforts to pre-empt or to foreclose upon these alternatives, highlighting an implicit politics of precisely whose conception of sustainability is deemed to be possible or desirable in any given time and place. In exploring such struggles over alternative sustainabilities and the 'ecologies of hope' that they implicitly offer, then, this introduction first reviews the current frontiers of these debates, before illuminating how the contributions to this issue both intersect with and build upon them. Key words: Green economy; political ecology; political economy; alternative sustainabilities

scholarly journals IDENTITAS MODERN BERBUDAYA PADA KAWASAN PUSAT PERTOKOAN DI KOTA MAUMERE

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Ambrosius Alfonso Korasony Sevili Gobang
Keyword(s):  
Economic Activity ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
City Center ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
The People ◽  
Shopping Area ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The City

The city of Maumere is a city of pride for past, present and future generations. This is supported by the existence of 3 main gates for the entry and exit of goods and services on the mainland of Flores, all of which lead to the city center, causing social and economic impacts, namely the emergence of a tendency for people with very high consumerism characteristics and the need for space for economic activity. This study aims to examine the shopping area as a representative and identified area that can accommodate the economic activities of the people in Maumere City. The research method used is based on qualitative descriptive, namely examining the socio-culture of the community with various economic activities that trigger the growth of the commercial sector with its supporting facilities. The combination of qualitative and quantitative data can assist in conducting descriptive analysis. The results show that the shopping area of Maumere City requires the support of commercial buildings that meet the standards as a forum for economic activity with a modern, cultured image so that it can answer these economic and socio-cultural needs. Along with the increasing needs for life and business premises, the shopping area needs to be reorganized into a representative trading center for the city of Maumere, including the facades of buildings that are united with the availability of infrastructure facilities and infrastructure, including circulation space and green open spaces of quality and beautifully arranged, comfortable. and modern cultured for all societies.

scholarly journals Trends in green transformation economic policy: experience of leading countries and russia

2021 ◽  
Vol 291 ◽  
pp. 07001
Author(s):  
Inobbat Alieva ◽  
Saltanat Omurova ◽  
Dmitry Kuznetsov ◽  
Inga Pankina ◽  
Irina Shchepkova
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Economic Policy ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
State Policy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
The State ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Green Growth ◽  
Rational Use

Given the demand for green economic growth and sustainable development, many economic practices demonstrate different rates and characteristics of the transition to a green economy, which in one way or another are determined by the initial socio-economic factors and the economic policy implemented by the state. Stimulating green growth and increasing the well-being of society through the rational use of natural resources, natural capital and ecosystems require the elaboration and development of alternative measures for ensuring the rational use of natural resources, the development of environmental innovations and human capital. An equally important factor contributing to green growth is the formation of a state policy of green economic growth, as well as tools and mechanisms for its implementation. The conceptual foundations of a supranational green growth policy have already been developed and the methodological basis has been elaborated. The study of the experience and best practices of green growth in different countries allows us to identify certain shortcomings that require a deeper study and revision of state regulation documents. In addition, the post-Covid economy requires a separate consideration from the point of view of both the relevance of the policy of green growth and the measures and tools for its implementation. Thus, the study of modern trends and principles of the implementation of the state policy of green growth is a topical area of research that requires critical rethinking for the introduction of more constructive measures for reaching the set goals and objectives.

scholarly journals An Empirical Investigation on the Transition Process toward a Green Economy

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 13151
Author(s):  
Larissa Batrancea ◽  
Marcel Ciprian Pop ◽  
Malar Maran Rathnaswamy ◽  
Ioan Batrancea ◽  
Mircea-Iosif Rus
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Green Growth ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Economy Model ◽  
Advanced Economies ◽  
Demand Changes

The study investigates the transition process and core principles of a green economy. At a global level, green growth represents the essence of a green economy. In this context, the process of restructuring the market economy and transitioning toward a green economy implies continuous efforts and interdependence since it cannot be achieved in isolation. The model of restructuring economic activities to the specificity of a green economy addresses the interdependent pillars of sustainable development: environmental concerns; renewable energy; low carbon levels. Nevertheless, the green economy model that is applied to advanced economies cannot be implemented to low-income economies because of development gaps. Moreover, emerging economies also have other goals and priorities that demand changes into the green economy model of advanced economies.

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