scholarly journals Procurement and commissioning during COVID-19: reflections and (early) lessons

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (S1) ◽  
pp. 220-230
Author(s):  
Albert Sanchez-Graells
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Early Analysis ◽  
The Public

This commentary reflects on some common themes that are starting to emerge in the early analysis of the healthcare procurement and commissioning response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it largely results from the observation of the situation in the English NHS, the most salient issues are common to procurement in other EU healthcare systems, as well as more broadly across areas of the public sector that have strongly relied on the extremely urgent procurement exception in the aftermath of the first wave of the pandemic. Given the disfunction and abuse of ‘unregulated procurement’ in the context of COVID-19, the commentary reflects on the longer term need for suitable procurement rules to face impending challenges, such as Brexit and, more importantly, climate change.

scholarly journals Procurement and Commissioning during COVID-19: reflections and (early) lessons

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 523-530
Author(s):  
Albert Sanchez-Graells
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Early Analysis ◽  
The Public

This commentary reflects on some common themes that are starting to emerge in the early analysis of the healthcare procurement and commissioning response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it largely results from the observation of the situation in the English NHS, the most salient issues are common to procurement in other EU healthcare systems, as well as more broadly across areas of the public sector that have strongly relied on the extremely urgent procurement exception in the aftermath of the first wave of the pandemic. Given the disfunction and abuse of ‘unregulated procurement’ in the context of COVID-19, the commentary reflects on the longer term need for suitable procurement rules to face impending challenges, such as Brexit and, more importantly, climate change.

scholarly journals GREEN INITIATIVES OF SBI: A CUSTOMER-CENTRIC STUDY

2021 ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Neeraja T S ◽  
Dr Raji Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Green Product ◽  
Green Products ◽  
The Public ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Awareness Level

Green banking is the topic of discussion in the current era of global warming and climate change. India banking system has taken the concept of green banking into consideration and the circular issued by RBI in 2013 regarding green banking is the proof of its relevance. SBI is a bank in the public sector which has taken green banking into next level. The initiatives taken by the bank in implementing green banking is remarkable and this study intends to conduct an in-depth study about the green products offered by the bank. The article also analyses the concept of green banking from the side of customers. The awareness level of customers regarding various green product is looked into. An in-depth analysis of the benefits and satisfaction of green banking is also done from the perspective of customers. KEYWORDS: Green Banking, Sustainable Banking, Green Products, Paperless Banking

The Problem of Fit: Scenario Planning and Climate Change Adaptation in the Public Sector

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 641-662 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Rickards ◽  
John Wiseman ◽  
Taegen Edwards ◽  
Che Biggs
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation ◽  
Scenario Planning ◽  
The Public

scholarly journals International Comparisons of Economic Burden of EndStage Renal Disease to the National Healthcare Systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismail H ◽  
Abdul Manaf MR ◽  
Abdul Gafor AH ◽  
Mohamad Zaher ZM ◽  
Nur Ibrahim AI
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Renal Disease ◽  
National Health ◽  
Economic Burden ◽  
Esrd Patient ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Economic Evaluations ◽  
The Public ◽  
National Healthcare ◽  
Out Of Pocket Payments

The global prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is between 11 to 13%. Renal replacement therapies (RRT) – which include dialysis and renal transplantation – consume a significant portion of a country’s health resources even though only 0.1% of all CKD patients are at stage 5, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The aim of this review was to compare the magnitude of the economic burden of ESRD on national healthcare systems of selected countries with high prevalence of ESRD including Malaysia. The quantity of interest in this review were total ESRD expenditures and its proportions to the national health systems' expenditure. It was identified that total ESRD expenditure contributes between 0.91% to 7.1% of national health system expenditure in countries selected for this review. In Malaysia, the public sector - through its various agencies at the federal and state levels, accounted for almost 70% of dialysis funding; the remaining 30% came from the private sector and out-of-pocket payments. The ESRD expenditures in Malaysia constitutes 4.2% of total health expenditure by the public sector, relatively high compared to other countries. This review will summarise findings of the currently available economic evaluations of RRT in Malaysia. Based on available evidence, estimated weighted cost of treating ESRD patient in Malaysia is MYR39,346 per patient per year (USD26,648, PPP 2016).

scholarly journals Retos Jurídicos ante la Transformación del Paradigma Energético

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 321-339
Author(s):  
Maria Pilar Dopazo Fraguío
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
European Union ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
The Public ◽  
New Challenges

The current international and European context faces new challenges to atttend the effects of climate change with speed and success. This implies adopting common measures that are effective; and in this sense, the energy transition process conducted in accordance with the strategic framework drawn up by the European Union is essential. Through it, the development of renewable energies will be promoted, as well as reducing the use of polluting sources, and promoting the use of cleaner energies. In parallel, it will be essential to have regulations (regulation and self-regulation) that promote more sustainable, eco-efficient and co-responsible models. In this regard, it can be considered that the contribution that can be provided from the Public Sector will be essential, through proactive action, which can serve as a useful illustrative guide and to promote good practices. Based on this motivation, this work analyzes some main questions on this topic, in accordance with the planning and planned objectives, as well as the most significant tools that are being implemented.

Provincial races will undermine Canada climate push

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Prime Minister ◽  
Export Markets ◽  
Government Action ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Voting System ◽  
Local Opposition ◽  
Recent Government

Subject Upcoming provincial elections in Canada. Significance Pending elections in three of Canada’s provinces will provide an opportunity for voters to weigh in on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government’s time in power, as well as a referendum on recent government action on climate change and resource development. Impacts Provincial and local opposition to new pipelines will hinder Canada’s efforts to diversify into non-US export markets. A Progressive Conservative victory in Ontario and budget repair efforts are likely to spark labour unrest in the public sector. Keeping the first-past-the-post voting system for the 2019 election will help the Liberals retain federal seats.

Multisectoral Networks in Global Governance: Towards a Pluralistic System of Accountability

2004 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thorsten Benner ◽  
Wolfgang H. Reinicke ◽  
Jan Martin Witte
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Public Policy ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Global Governance ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
Policy Networks ◽  
The Public ◽  
Process Outcomes ◽  
Labour Standards

AbstractThis paper outlines the elements of a pluralistic system of accountability with regard to one of the most ambitious institutional innovations in global governance: multisectoral public policy networks. These networks bring together the public sector (governments and international organizations), civil society and business around issues ranging from corruption, climate change and fighting malaria to environmental and labour standards. We argue that multisectoral networks should be embedded in a pluralistic system of accountability making use of a combination of accountability mechanisms on a number of dimensions (actors, process, outcomes). The paper discusses some of the key conceptual, empirical and practical challenges of a ‘learning model’ of accountability in networks.

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