scholarly journals Energy Efficiency as an Indicator of Sustainable Development Policy: The Azerbaijan Experience

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
Urkhan Alakbarov ◽  
John E. S. Lawrence
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Soviet Union ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Former Soviet Union ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Environmental Threats ◽  
Caucasus Region ◽  
National Wealth ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Economic Equity

In face of mounting evidence for complex environmental threats to human development, countries have been seeking new paths to progress less damaging to the planet. The objective of this paper is to explore innovative ways for monitoring efficiency of sustainable development policy, not only in the Caucasus region, but beyond. We propose that this goal can beachieved through two steps: measuring energy use as a contributing element to gross domestic production (GDP) and the associated progression in equitable distribution of national wealth. The case is presented of Azerbaijan, a vibrant, resource-rich Caucasian country which has demonstrated spectacular GDP growth only a few years into independence from the former Soviet Union. Using a single indicator, energy consumption for GDP production, in association with the classic Gini coefficient of economic equity, the authors argue empirically for renewed and innovative measurement of progress towards achievement of crucial United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Development Practice: The Central Role of the Human Needs Language

Social Change ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 293-309
Author(s):  
Senkosi Moses Balyejjusa
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Development Practice

Sustainable development has become a mantra in politics, academia and development policy and practice. Indeed, many policy and practice strategies, such as the sustainable development goals, have been devised in order to achieve sustainable development. Although the contents and items in these agendas are human needs, the use of ‘human needs’ language is less emphasised/explicitly spelt out. In fact, the language of human needs is almost absent. In this article, I argue that the adoption of the human needs language will strengthen sustainable development practice, efforts and agenda. This is because, unlike other aspirations, human needs by nature are universal. Secondly, human needs are limited in number compared to wants, desires, goals and capabilities. This nature of human needs makes the human needs language effective in promoting the sustainable development agenda and efforts, thus, adequately meeting the needs of the current and future generations.

scholarly journals Ballast water management for sustainable development – some remarks on Polish law

2018 ◽  
Vol 57 ◽  
pp. 01027
Author(s):  
Dorota Pyć
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Ballast Water ◽  
Regional Cooperation ◽  
Aquatic Organisms ◽  
Ecosystem Approach ◽  
International Convention ◽  
Environmental Threats ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Polish Law ◽  
Control And Management

The main aim of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) is to prevent, minimize and ultimately eliminate the risk of introducing harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens (HAOP) transferred in ships’ ballast waters and sediments to non-native environment for them, mainly for waters in seaports and coastal waters. The BWM Convention entered into force globally on 8 September 2017. This convention is based on the precautionary principle and the ecosystem approach to achieving sustainable development goals. Effective protection and preservation of the maritime environment depends on the preventive and reasonable actions, especially in case of environmental threats or combating pollution. This means that it is necessary to react efficiently by relevant authorities and boost international and regional cooperation, as well as development of other instruments such as inspection and reporting systems. The purpose of this paper is to present the state of preparation to the implementation of the BWM Convention in connection with its ratification by Poland, which is planned for 2018.

From Sustainable Development Goals to Basic Development Goals

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth A. Reinert
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Education Services ◽  
Security Services ◽  
Human Wellbeing ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Subsistence Rights

AbstractThe Sustainable Development Goals have attracted both defenders and critics. Composed of seventeen goals and 169 targets, the overly broad scope of the SDGs raises the question of whether there are priorities that need to be set within them. This essay considers the SDGs from the perspective of a “basic goods approach” to development policy, which takes a needs-based and basic-subsistence-rights view on policy priorities. It focuses on a subset of SDGs that directly address the provision of nutritious food, clean water, sanitation, health services, education services, and human security services. In doing so, it proposes a set of seven “basic development goals” and ten associated targets. It argues that this more focused approach can better protect basic rights, more effectively contribute to progress on human wellbeing, and make accountability more likely.

scholarly journals From Development and Grand Corruption to Governance

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 12-28
Author(s):  
Scott MacWilliam ◽  
Mike Rafferty
Keyword(s):  
Soviet Union ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Former Soviet Union ◽  
The State ◽  
Economic Resources ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Global Issue ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Social Wealth

In development policy circles, corruption has become a pressing global issue. Yet the contemporary relationship between corruption and development is complex and contested. For many, corruption robs people of economic resources and social wealth, and denudes the state of important capacities. That is, corruption prevents or blocks development. For others, corruption often occurs in the process of development as the form in which a class of developers accumulates wealth. That is, corruption is a phase of development. This article explores the contested relationship through two case studies: in Sub-Saharan Africa; and in the former Soviet Union. The article also links contemporary debates about corruption and development with earlier thinking about capitalist progress and development.

A Mission-Based Approach to Teaching Finance

2019 ◽  
pp. 104-127
Author(s):  
Carolin Schellhorn
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Course Structure ◽  
Environmental Threats ◽  
Financial Decision Making ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Financial Decision

A focus on purely economic and financial metrics and tools has contributed to the failure of our economic system to address growing social injustice and environmental threats. Educational institutions with missions that aim to mitigate these problems are uniquely positioned to improve our economies and communities by adopting an approach to financial decision making that considers a broad range of information, and selects from that the sources and tools relevant to addressing specific issues. A holistic approach to financial decision making is supported by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the encyclical of Pope Francis. This chapter outlines a college-level course structure that emphasizes the critical roles of ethics, sustainability and industry-specific expertise in responsible financial decision-making. Business schools that aim to support sustainable development could provide fresh evidence to the accreditation bodies that teaching and learning in their campus communities are fully aligned with their missions by offering similar courses.

scholarly journals The Possible Potentials of Astrotourism in Caucasus

2020 ◽  
pp. 127-132
Author(s):  
Mohammad Javad Torabi
Keyword(s):  
Soviet Union ◽  
Former Soviet Union ◽  
Light Pollution ◽  
High Altitudes ◽  
Science Centers ◽  
The Caucasus ◽  
The Public ◽  
Caucasus Region ◽  
The Soviet Union ◽  
The World

Astrotourism is not a new topic, but it is certainly a title that has been in the forefront of tourism and astronomy for less than two decades. For nearly half a century, observatories and science centers have been opening their doors to the public on special occasions, such as Astronomy Day. However, for less than a decade, astrotourism has been the constant presence of tourists alongside professional astronomers, especially on weekends. They have made it possible by following all the principles. Until the early 1990s, one of the most important countries in the world to host the world's largest astronomical observatories was the Soviet Union. The Caucasus region in the former Soviet Union hosted very important observatories due to its high altitudes, pure nature, and very low amount of light pollution and, of course, the proper weather in warm seasons. Byurakan in Armenia, Abastumani in Georgia, Shamakhi in Azerbaijan, and BTA-6 in Russia are the four main collections left from that period. Fortunately, nearly two decades after the independence of the countries in the region, the restoration and updating of these observatories have been on the agenda. One of the helping arms to accelerate the revival of these observatories is to take advantage of the potential of astrotourism; especially with the location of these three countries near Iran, which has one of the largest astronomy enthusiast communities in the region.

Future regional climatic changes and their hydrologic, ecological and economic consequences: Northern Caucasus case study

2000 ◽  
Vol 42 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 255-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.V. Menzhulin ◽  
M.Kh. Shkhanukov ◽  
V.A. Khaydarova ◽  
V.A. Kucherova ◽  
N.V. Penkova
Keyword(s):  
Soviet Union ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Former Soviet Union ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Northern Caucasus ◽  
Caucasus Region ◽  
Marginal Areas ◽  
Southern Russia ◽  
Consumptive Water

Methodological approaches are suggested which allow approximate forecasts to be made for regional water resources, withdrawals and consumptive water use for the coming decades. For the purpose of estimation of volumes and effectiveness of water use and availability the techniques by numerical models based on the methodology of economic cybernetics are developed. Examples of estimations are given for Southern Russia especially the Northern Caucasus Region as territory with a typical socio-economic development. These regions are analogues to other marginal areas, most industrialised and populated in the droughty zone of the former Soviet Union.

scholarly journals Primary health care for all: lessons from its failure to achieve its goal and COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Erlangga Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Soviet Union ◽  
Former Soviet Union ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Health Organization

<p align="left">According to the World Health Organization (WHO), primary health care (PHC) can be defined as a whole-of-society approach to health and well-being, centered on the needs and preferences of individuals, families and communities. In the last five years, several major events occurred that emphasize the importance of and the need for PHC. First, the publication of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. One of the SDGs is to achieve universal health care (UHC). UHC means that all people can get access to health service without it resulting in financial hardship, and  the WHO believes that PHC is fundamental to achieving UHC.<sup><span> </span></sup>Second, a new international declaration on PHC has been released in Astana, Kazakhstan, in 2018.<span style="font-size: 8.33333px;"> </span>This is a new declaration and global commitment on PHC, four decennia after the first declaration on PHC in Alma-Ata, in the former Soviet Union</p>

scholarly journals Problems of sustainable development in the state (regional) economic security in the context of cycling economy

2021 ◽  
Vol 291 ◽  
pp. 07014
Author(s):  
Daniil Beloshitskii ◽  
Oleg Patlasov
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Sustainable Economic Development ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
State Regional

The article considers the problems of sustainable economic development. Based on the array of studied information, the authors have proposed a definition of sustainable development. Sustainable economic development has been proved to be impossible in the long term and the peripheral countries. Our research has identified the main principles necessary for building a sustainable development policy, as well as problems that thwart sustainable development goals. As a conclusion, we should state that immature and inconsistent technological processes in the periphery countries make the quick transition to sustainable development impossible.

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