The displacement effects of sports mega-events and large-scale tourism infrastructure development

At the World Bank, coastal zone management (CZM) is a part of Integrated Coastal Management (ICM), is an interdisciplinary roomates and Intersectoral approach to problem definition and solutions in the coastal zone, it includes a range of initiatives that promote the environmentally sustainable development of coastal areas, and encompasses a range of activities such as community-based management of coastal resources, large-scale infrastructure development (ports, industrial and residential parks, etc..), pollution and erosion control, aquaculture, tourism and recreation, oil spill contingency planning, and navigational risk assessment.CZM is a process of governance that consists of the legal andinstitutional framework Necessary to Ensure that development and management plans for coastal zones are integrated with environmental and social goals, and are developed with the participation of those affected.The purpose of the ICM is to maximize the benefits providedby the coastal zone and to minimize the conflicts and Harmful effects of activities on social, cultural and environmental resources.

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Participatory Mapping for Strengthening Environmental Governance on Socio-Ecological Impacts of Infrastructure in the Amazon: Lessons to Improve Tools and Strategies

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su132414048 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (24) ◽

pp. 14048

Author(s):

Carla Mere-Roncal ◽

Gabriel Cardoso Carrero ◽

Andrea Birgit Chavez ◽

Angelica Maria Almeyda Zambrano ◽

Bette Loiselle ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Large Scale ◽

Environmental Governance ◽

Oil And Gas ◽

Good Governance ◽

Knowledge Exchange ◽

Ecological Impacts ◽

Participatory Mapping ◽

Infrastructure Development ◽

Development Agenda ◽

Novel Approach

The Amazon region has been viewed as a source of economic growth based on extractive industry and large-scale infrastructure development endeavors, such as roads, dams, oil and gas pipelines and mining. International and national policies advocating for the development of the Amazon often conflict with the environmental sector tasked with conserving its unique ecosystems and peoples through a sustainable development agenda. New practices of environmental governance can help mitigate adverse socio-economic and ecological effects. For example, forming a “community of practice and learning” (CoP-L) is an approach for improving governance via collaboration and knowledge exchange. The Governance and Infrastructure in the Amazon (GIA) project, in which this study is embedded, has proposed that fostering a CoP-L on tools and strategies to improve infrastructure governance can serve as a mechanism to promote learning and action on factors related to governance effectiveness. A particular tool used by the GIA project for generating and sharing knowledge has been participatory mapping (Pmap). This study analyzes Pmap exercises conducted through workshops in four different Amazonian regions. The goal of Pmap was to capture different perspectives from stakeholders based on their experiences and interests to visualize and reflect on (1) areas of value, (2) areas of concern and (3) recommended actions related to reducing impacts of infrastructure development and improvement of governance processes. We used a mixed-methods approach to explore textual analysis, regional multi-iteration discussion with stakeholders, participatory mapping and integration with ancillary geospatial datasets. We believe that by sharing local-knowledge-driven data and strengthening multi-actor dialogue and collaboration, this novel approach can improve day to day practices of CoP-L members and, therefore, the transparency of infrastructure planning and good governance.

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CAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ALLEVIATE MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY? — EVIDENCE FROM CHINA

The Singapore Economic Review ◽

10.1142/s0217590821440021 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-34

Author(s):

YONGBO GE ◽

YUEXIAO ZHU ◽

WENQIANG ZHANG ◽

XIAORAN KONG

Keyword(s):

Poverty Alleviation ◽

Capital Accumulation ◽

High Speed ◽

Large Scale ◽

Multidimensional Poverty ◽

Infrastructure Development ◽

Public Infrastructure ◽

Regional Heterogeneity ◽

The Impact ◽

Insight Into

We investigate the impact of the construction of large-scale high-speed railways (HSRs) on regional multidimensional poverty in China. We find that the opening of HSRs can reduce this poverty indicator. This association is robust to a series of checks. Regarding the mechanisms, the opening of HSRs can improve regional accessibility, enhance local tourism, increase labor mobility and promote human capital accumulation, which alleviates multidimensional poverty. Further research indicates the regional heterogeneity of the effect. This research supplements poverty alleviation theory from the perspective of public infrastructure and offers insight into how multidimensional poverty arises and how it can be alleviated.

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Effective Use of Website in Large-Scale Event Marketing

Advances in Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, and E-Services - Impact of ICTs on Event Management and Marketing ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-4954-4.ch016 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 282-298

Author(s):

Seda Derinalp Canakci

Keyword(s):

Large Scale ◽

Eastern Mediterranean ◽

International Tourism ◽

Mega Events ◽

Event Marketing ◽

The World ◽

International Attention ◽

International Industry ◽

Effective Use ◽

Industry Professionals

The Eastern Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Fair (EMITT), which will be held for the 25th time in Istanbul in 2022, is preparing to host national and international industry professionals and thousands of tourists who want to take advantage of the new and exciting travel opportunities offered by holiday destinations and travel companies from all over the world. EMITT Fair will open its doors to visitors for the 25th time in 2022. A well-prepared website is of paramount importance to the event industry today. The Eastern Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Fair is also one of the mega events considered among large-scale events within the scope of congress and fair organizations. Participation in events, which can result in national and international attention, usually begins with examining the websites prepared for the event. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the website of the Eastern Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Fair.

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Foreign Direct Investment in Land Acquisitions in India

International Business ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-9814-7.ch005 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 76-95

Author(s):

Falendra Kumar Sudan

Keyword(s):

Foreign Direct Investment ◽

Food Security ◽

Direct Investment ◽

Large Scale ◽

Market Access ◽

Public Consultation ◽

Infrastructure Development ◽

Policy Reforms ◽

Land Acquisitions ◽

Foreign Land

There has been large-scale Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in land in India for promotion of Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The key drivers of land acquisitions are food security, the bio-fuels boom, growing business opportunities, and policy reforms. Increased foreign land investment may increase economic growth and raise government revenues and create new livelihood opportunities through new capital, technology, know-how, infrastructure, and better market access. At the same time, foreign land acquisitions may result in local people losing access to the resources. Therefore, there is a need for wider public consultation involving all stakeholders to ensure improved livelihoods and food security. The creation of robust institutions and social and environmental impact assessments of FDI in land acquisitions are called for to promote inclusive growth through more job creation, infrastructure development, public revenues, environmental protection, and to protect local food security, particularly in times of food crisis. This chapter explores FDI in land acquisition in India.

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An Opportunities-Based Approach to Mitigating Risks Associated with Infrastructure Development Projects

Hydro Nepal Journal of Water Energy and Environment ◽

10.3126/hn.v3i0.1912 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

pp. 9-15 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Don Messerschmidt

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

South Asia ◽

Key Words ◽

Large Scale ◽

Field Experience ◽

Development Projects ◽

Infrastructure Development ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

Infrastructure Projects ◽

Energy And Environment

‘Risk' is a major point of focus in the literature on resettlement and reconstruction associated with the impacts of major infrastructure development on project affected individuals and families. Previous approaches to risk appear to emphasize the negative consequences of development, and it is no wonder then that project affected people often emphatically resist development and change. This paper proposes that a more pro-active, positive opportunities and benefits approach be taken in dealing with resettlement and reconstruction associated with large scale infrastructure projects. The discussion is focused on the eight ‘risk factors' (or ‘opportunity factors'?) listed in the well known ‘Impoverishment Risk and Reconstruction' (IRR) Model. Three more such factors are added to the list based on field experience in South Asia. The point is that by emphasizing the potential opportunities and benefits, project affected people are more likely to be supportive of projects that may disrupt their lives. Key words: Resettlement, opportunities, risk, IRR model, South Asia, infrastructure development doi: 10.3126/hn.v3i0.1912 Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment Issue No. 3, January, 2008 Page 9-15

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Volume Displacement Effects on Pile Capacity in Loose Sand

Canadian Geotechnical Journal ◽

10.1139/t73-060 ◽

1973 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 645-647

Author(s):

Eli I. Robinsky ◽

Christopher B. H. Cragg

Keyword(s):

Bearing Capacity ◽

Large Scale ◽

Loose Sand ◽

Soil Pressure ◽

Pile Capacity ◽

University Of Toronto ◽

Testing Facility ◽

Large Scale Testing ◽

The University ◽

Displacement Effects

Preliminary tests in the new large-scale testing facility at the University of Toronto reveal that bearing capacity on a pile volume basis is more efficiently developed by a long slender pile or a group of short slender piles than by a pile of larger diameter. The authors attribute this to increased arching in the soil around the pile of greater volume displacement, believing arching buffers the pile from the effects of lateral soil pressure.

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Modelling sandgrouse (Pterocles spp.) distributions and large-scale habitat requirements in Spain: implications for conservation

Environmental Conservation ◽

10.1017/s0376892913000192 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 41 (2) ◽

pp. 132-143 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

ANA BENÍTEZ-LÓPEZ ◽

JAVIER VIÑUELA ◽

ISRAEL HERVÁS ◽

FRANCISCO SUÁREZ ◽

JESÚS T. GARCÍA

Keyword(s):

Large Scale ◽

Synergistic Effects ◽

Arable Land ◽

Spatial Modelling ◽

Conservation Strategies ◽

Anthropogenic Factors ◽

Infrastructure Development ◽

Main Driver ◽

Pterocles Alchata ◽

The Common

SUMMARYKnowledge of the factors determining species distributions is essential for developing conservation strategies. Sandgrouse Pterocles alchata and P. orientalis are threatened in Spain, the stronghold of European populations. Spatial modelling was used to: (1) assess the relative importance of abiotic, anthropogenic and geographical factors in the distribution of both sandgrouse species, (2) determine the most important anthropogenic predictors for each species occurrence, and (3) identify areas where conservation efforts should be prioritized. Abiotic and anthropogenic factors explained most of the variation in sandgrouse distributions. Both species were associated with arid flatlands, arable land cover being the most important anthropogenic variable determining their distribution. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is the main driver of agricultural management in Europe, and may thus have a direct effect on sandgrouse distributions. P. orientalis exhibited broader habitat tolerance than P. alchata; the latter species tolerates warmer climates. Consequently, the network of core and marginally suitable areas identified for each species differs, and connectivity between the populations of these areas seems unlikely. Potential future changes in sandgrouse distribution will probably be directed principally by the synergistic effects of climate change and expected land-use transformations resulting from the new CAP and ongoing population growth, urbanization and infrastructure development.

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