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Effect of Shear Reinforcement on Flexural Strengths of Normal Weight and Palm-Kernel Shell Reinforced Concrete Beams
Authors: Olanitori Lekan Makanju , Okusami Jeremiah Ibukun
Published: December 2019

The focus of this research is to investigate the effect of shear reinforcement on flexural capacities of reinforced Normal Weight Concrete (NWC) and Palm Kernel Shell Concrete (PKSC) beams. Ten beams were cast: five from PKSC and five from NWC. The beams were with shear reinforcement spacing of 50 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm, 200 mm and without shear reinforcement respectively. The beams were loaded with a point load at beam centre, and the results showed that the flexural capacity of the beams decreases as the spacing of the shear reinforcements increases. The ultimate loads of PKSC beams were lesser than that of NWC beams by 9.0%, 7.1%, 14.5%, 21 and 26.8% for shear reinforcement spacing of 50 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm, 200 mm and for beam without shear reinforcements respectively. The deflections of the PKSC beams were greater than that of the NWC, hence the PKSC beams had more plastic rotation capacity than the NWC beams. The study shows that reinforced concrete beams produced from 20% partial replacement of crushed aggregate by PKS have the potential of being used for structural purposes in low cost buildings. Keywords: Palm Kernel Shell Concrete, Normal weight concrete, Palm kernel shell, Deflection, Shear reinforcement.
Assessment of the Economic Pillar and Environmental Pillar of Sustainable Development in the European Union
Authors: Huttmanová Emília , Valentiny Tomáš
Published: December 2019

Sustainability is currently being implemented in a variety of activities. In practice, however, its achievement is complicated and difficult.  In the process of achieving sustainability, it is essential to know the components of sustainable development and their current state. In general, sustainable development is perceived through four pillars - economic, social, environmental and institutional. In some cases, however, achieving a positive result in one of them could cause negative results in other(s). This inverse relationship can also be identified in the case of the economic and environmental pillar of sustainable development. The complexity of pillar´s relations is one of the factors which causes considerable complicated achievement of sustainability. The difference of the individual pillars of sustainable development and difference in the individual European Union countries development (despite their relative homogeneity) is an object of our interest. The aim of the paper is to evaluate the current state and development of the economic and environmental pillar of sustainable development in EU countries, using selected indicators. Keywords: sustainability, sustainable development, economic pillar, environmental pillar
Between Competitiveness and Sustainability? Achievements and Dilemmas of Regional Policy in the Context of Economic Development of Rural Regions: the Case of Poland
Authors: Dudek Michał , Wrzochalska Agnieszka
Published: December 2019

A clear long-term economic trend is the concentration of capital and settlement. These processes increasingly include development centres located in cities and their functional areas. In turn, many peripheral areas, including rural areas, are subject to socio-economic marginalization. As a result, the inter-regional and intra-regional disparities in wealth and quality of life become more visible and deepen. Increasing spatial differences are confront with numerous scientific explanations and remedies, which usually are translated into different strategies and practices of regional policy. Regional policy actions assume a different scope, objectives, instruments of intervention and could be categorized as a policy based on the paradigm of competitiveness (polarisation) or sustainability. The aim of the paper was to determine the level of economic disparities between urban and rural regions in Poland in the context of assessment of implemented regional policy. In the paper selected approaches to supporting rural development in regional policy, namely the perspectives based on the paradigm of competitiveness and sustainability were characterised. The analyses carried out documented the differences in the intensity of support of EU Cohesion Policy tools per capita in favour of urban regions. Even though the value of financial support from EU funds was positively correlated with the level of regional development, there was no statistically significant impact of this intervention on the processes of economic convergence and divergence. The conclusions presented in the study were based on the analysis of the Eurostat data gathered for 72 Polish sub-regions in 2007-2015. For the purpose of the study the statistical methods (i.e. descriptive statistics, measures of economic convergence), as well as the content analysis of strategic documents were used. Key words: rural regions, competitiveness, sustainability, economic development, regional policy
Rethinking the Impact of Urban Form in Sustainable Urban Planning Policy
Authors: Hermand Séverine , Quesada Monica García
Published: December 2019

This paper examines how urban form affects the sustainable development of cities. It look at the case of Brussels, a city and a region with a very distinctive position in Belgium and in Europe, where public and political institutions have developed together detailed management plans to ensure the responsible management of the city in environment, social and economic terms. The paper first examines the concept of urban form and its constituent features. It then analyses two main questions: How can urban form indicators be integrated in decision-making process for sustainable urban planning? What urban development priorities are in place in Brussels-Capital Region and how do they impact the urban form development of the city? By proposing an analysis on the notion of urban form in Brussels-Capital Region, this paper intends to equip designers and decision makers with a better overview the type of city environmental strategies that can be deployed in the early stages of urban development projects. Keywords: Urban form, Density, Polycentric, Brussels-Capital Region, Policy development
Impact of Credit and Investment Resources on the Productivity of Agricultural Sector
Authors: Sakhno Andrii , Polishchuk Natalia , Salkova Iryna , Kucher Anatolii
Published: December 2019

The current state of financial provision of agriculture in Ukraine is generally unsatisfactory; therefore, the problem of financing the agrarian sector of the economy in the form of lending and investing appears. The purpose of the article is to assess the impact of external financial support of enterprises in the form of lending and investing on agricultural productivity, as well as an assessment of the risk of overdue loans in the regional section of the agrarian sector of the Ukrainian economy. It is investigated the dependence of income (proceeds) on sales of products, proceeding from the needs of agricultural lending in ensuring the efficiency of its economic activity. Thus, lending and investing in agriculture contributes to increasing sales volumes and revenue (sales) growth from sales, as well as stimulating the development of agrarian enterprises, but the correlation between the analyzed indicators is insignificant. The evaluation results indicate a significant risk of overdue loans to agrarian enterprises for all regions of Ukraine, due to low technical efficiency and high level of delinquency. Significant differentiation of regions according to the level of technical efficiency has been revealed, which may indicate significant reserves of its increase. At the same time, it was found that the interest rates on agricultural loans are not a decisive factor for delays in loans granted to enterprises. In order to improve the situation, it is necessary to increase the volume of external financing and the link density between the parameters: lending – investment – the growth of production and sales, which will allow the formation of a functioning environment, taking into account the possibilities of optimizing costs in each region of the state. Key words: risks, lending, investment, agriculture, risk assessment, agrarian enterprises.
Comparative Strength Analysis of Normal Weight and Palm Kernel Shell Reinforced Concrete Beams for Sustainable Development
Authors: Olanitori Lekan Makanju , Okusami Jeremiah Ibukun
Published: December 2019

Reduction in self-weight of Palm Kernel Shell Concrete (PKSC) over Normal Weight Concrete (NWC), reduces the amount of cement needed for construction, this is accompanied by reduction in CO2 emission associated with the production of cement: This will have reduction effect on the greenhouse, a major cause of climate change. This study carries out the comparative analysis of the strength characteristics of NWC and PKSC beams produced from four concrete mixes of 0%, 20%, 40% and 60% partial replacement of crushed granite by palm kernel shell (PKS).  From each concrete mix, two beams were cast: one with shear reinforcement of 200mm spacing, while the other one without shear reinforcement, making total of eight beams. From the study, the PKS concrete beams were 3.6%, 11.24% and 15.64% lighter than the NWC beams for 20%, 40% and 60% partial PKS replacement. The study shows that reinforced concrete beams produced from 20% and 40% partial replacement of crushed aggregate by PKS have the potential of being used for structural purposes in low cost buildings. Keywords: Palm Kernel Shell Concrete, Normal weight concrete, Palm kernel shell, Strength characteristic, Cement.
Sustainability of Urban Mobility of Campinas City, Brazil
Authors: Turra Christian
Published: December 2019

In the last decades, urbanization has increased and it has shown to be an irreversible process. The negative impacts of urban growth make to sustainable actions necessary. One of the cities that have national relevance in its economic, social and demographic aspects is Campinas, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of urban mobility and offer sustainable alternatives for the improvement of urban mobility in this city. A quali-quantitative survey was carried out with 234 citizens in Campinas, in three public squares and one municipal park. The results showed that the majority of the interviewed citizens were female, aged between 21 and 30 years old, undergraduate and employed with an income of 1 to 2 minimum wages. Their monthly expense on urban mobility represents, on average, 5% to 10% of the family income. The car was the main means of transportation. The main difficulty in transportation reported was traffic. Most of the interviewed individuals spend 10 to 20 minutes to commute to work or university. Among the main suggestions pointed out by the interviewees for the improvement of urban mobility are newer and more modern buses. Train or subway can be options to diminish the traffic and air pollution and were also suggested by the interviewees. Constant evaluation and monitoring of urban mobility are necessary to understand the real needs of the population and carry out the necessary actions. Keywords: urban mobility; sustainability; Campinas city; vehicles, urban landscape.
A Quantitative Study: Assessing the Knowledge Regarding the HPV Virus and Cervical Cancer Among Romanian Young Women Aged Between 18 and 24 years
Authors: Brinzac Monica , Coci Ioana , Ionascu Valeria
Published: December 2019

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) it is the most common cause of cervical cancer globally and Romania has the highest prevalence rate of cervical cancer in Europe. (Ene, L. (2015)).An approximation of 4443 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosticated annually in Romania. This disease is the third most prevalent cancer among women and second most prevalent between women aged 15- 44 years old. (Ferlay, J., Soerjomataram, I., & Ervik, M. (2013)).This study examines Romanian women between 18 and 24 years regarding their knowledge and attitudes on HPV, cervical cancer and HPV vaccine. The study sample consists of 200 women who answered the online questionnaire disseminated on Facebook through Facebook ads.Most respondents stated that their knowledge was average or above average. However, the answers did not reflect that the knowledge was average towards high as many did not know the symptomatology of the disease nor how the disease develops or possible outcomes. As well, the knowledge regarding the connection between HPV and cervical cancer, Pap smear is significantly low.It is essential to increase the knowledge of women regarding this topic as sexual transmitted diseases are a major problem in Romania. Keywords: Public Health, STDs, HPV, Cervical cancer
Interregional Partnership as a Background for the Sustainable Development: European Facet
Authors: Zablodska Inna , Sieriebriak Kseniia , Kolomytseva Olena , Dzhumageldiyeva Gulnara , Rohozian Yuliia
Published: December 2019

Interregional cooperation is a complex system of interconnected processes, which has begun to develop for a very long time and in the last five years, and has become relevant. This fact is also confirmed by the fact that the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union includes a norm on the comprehensive development of interregional cooperation in the strategic perspective and, in most economic and legal issues; it relies on the experience of the European countries, such as Germany and Italy. Studying the world experience and identifying common economic and legal trends in the partnership implementation between regions could help Ukraine to introduce this process in practical terms and possibly avoid the most popular problems in this area. The sphere of interregional cooperation is not only economic sphere; it is a consolidation of the social sphere, economic and ecological, which is the embodiment of sustainable development of each region and the country as a whole. Value / originality. The research presents an analysis of interregional partnership in some European countries (Germany and Italy). The work compares the experience of interregional dispute implementation between the countries based on the strategic documents in this area that are related to sustainable development. Specific statistical and methodological examples of socio-economic development of the above-mentioned countries are presented in the process of establishing interregional ties. The comparative analysis of strategic subregion elements of interregional cooperation are presented and the results of the analysis by means of interval estimation are ranked. Recommendations on implementation the European experience in interregional cooperation for sustainable development in Ukraine are given. For the first time in Ukraine, the sphere of interregional partnership is analyzed not only in the light of the economy, but also through a comprehensive consideration of its economic and legal preconditions. It is expedient to use this approach, because it could be used for calculating not only the economic trends of the development of this sphere of cooperation, but also for paying attention to its legal regulation (due to the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU, in which interregional cooperation is one of the central places for sustainable development). Subsequently, based on these results, it would be possible to develop practical recommendations for the harmonization of Ukrainian legislation in accordance with EU legislation, which would include the economic mechanisms for the functioning of interregional cooperation and sustainable development in Ukraine.  Keyword Set: World experience, economic and legal foundations, interregional cooperation, development, strategy
Recognition of how to Computational Simulate the Formation Processes of Biological Phenomena in Algorithmic Architecture
Authors: Gharachamani Asl Yashar , Baharvand Mohammad , Toofan Sahar
Published: December 2019

There is a long history behind the idea of contemplating the natural world and paying attention to the ways biological phenomena develop and grow rather than trying to merely imitate them in a superficial manner. However, until recently the scientific and technological capabilities had not advanced enough to implement this concept. This was perhaps the result of a superficial selection of complex and ungraspable subjects that could not be implemented due to a lack of scientific knowledge and technical capabilities. However, nowadays it is possible to have a deeper understanding of the principles of form creation thanks to the technical and scientific developments in the past few decades. The patterning and imitation processes go beyond the formal scope to encompass the entire knowledge of how biological components are formed, providing valuable area for pattern generation. Such a new method of imitating nature can be found in algorithmic design, which is to make use of computation as the main part of computer activities through algorithms and codes and programs, like a genome in nature. The main goal of this research is to provide a clear framework and a systematic approach to the role of computational generative systems in the form generation process. For this purpose, the present study uses a descriptive-analytical method based on library research, to study and categorize and describe characteristics, mechanism of the computational systems used in form creation and Compare them. It concludes that computational systems inspired by biological principles can play an important role in the process of computational form generation in architecture. Keywords: Algorithmic Architecture, generative systems, biological systems, growth pattern, computation.
New Approaches to Providing of Environmental Management in Ukraine on the Way to Euro Integration
Authors: Gulac Olena , Goshovska Valentyna , Goshovskyi Volodymyr , Dubchak Liudmyla
Published: December 2019

The article is devoted to the research of the latest approaches to providing of environmental management in Ukraine on the way to European integration. Based on the research, the necessity of introducing new approaches to providing of environmental management in Ukraine as one of the most important directions of European integration processes in Ukraine as a whole has been substantiated. The ways of improvement of separate directions of ecological management are offered, which are considered in the article through the prism of separate functions of ecological management and are considered innovative, in particular, for Ukraine. The European aspirations of Ukraine in the environmental sphere have been argued by the norms of the recently adopted Association Agreement between Ukraine, on the one hand, and the European Union, the European Atomic Energy Community and their member states, on the other. The prospective directions of introduction of the mentioned approaches in the modern practice of public administration of Ukraine, given the high environmental risks and threats faced by the entire world community, are indicated. Keywords: environmental management, public management of the environmental sphere, new approaches to providing of environmental management, eurointegration, European integration processes in the environmental sphere.
Soft Skills for Sustainable Development in Tourism: The Bulgarian Experience
Authors: Kiryakova-Dineva Teodora , Kyurova Vyara , Chankova Yana
Published: December 2019

The aim of this paper is to discuss the soft skills acquisition in the tourism industry as a means of education for sustainable development. A quantitative research approach has been applied in order to investigate the soft skills needed for tourism. The analysis is based on interviews carried out with representatives of the Bulgarian regional Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the Bulgarian hotel and restaurant industry. Additionally, a case study involving three groups of respondents, i.e. Learners, Educators and Representatives of business and Employers in the tourism and hospitality industry in Bulgaria was conducted based on a combined list of soft skills. Whereas some hard skills are traditionally taught at the educational institutions, soft skills, here identified as Core soft skills, Specific soft skills and Managerial soft skills, often remain beyond the educators’ aims. Thus, the study provides some useful insights into the contemporary practice of tourism and hospitality education, on the one hand, and into the paradigm of education for sustainable development, on the other. Keywords: Soft Skills, Tourism, Business, Hospitality, Education, Sustainability, Bulgaria
Problems of Legal Competency of Innovative Infrastructure Subject within the Format of Assistance to Entrepreneurship in Forestry Legal Relations: Expediency of European Union Experience Implementation
Authors: Liubchych Anna , Savchuk Olena , Berkutova Tetyana
Published: December 2019

At present there is observed a change in world economy and development of evolving market relations in society alongside the transition of economy to innovative mode of development. Innovation infrastructure subjects act as obligatory participants of innovative relationships. According to the Law of Ukraine “On Investment Activity”, art.5, the subjects of innovative activities are physical and (or) juridical persons of Ukraine, physical and (or) juridical persons of foreign states, persons without citizenship, associations of the mentioned persons who conduct innovative activities in Ukraine and (or) involve property and intellectual values, invest their own or borrowed finances for realizing innovative projects in Ukraine[1]. Entrepreneurship is considered a leading component in the processes of stable development of forest resources under conditions of market liberalization of utilizing natural resources and forest in the EU. Attracting investments to this sphere is to be based on recognition of all kinds of forestry operations as business activities with corresponding remuneration of these activities’ results. Besides, improvement of financial mechanism is an integral condition of ecologically balanced use of forestry, because at present it acts as an impeding factor of efficient development of forestry into the EU countries. Investment provision improvement is possible under favorable credit and financial preconditions for financing the processes of restoring forest resources potential. It is possible to improve investment attractiveness of forestry business, especially for foreign investors, on the premise of real implementation of elements of modern ecological management into business practices. Keywords: EU countries, foreign experience, entrepreneurship, forests, forestry legal relations, innovations, innovative activities, innovative infrastructure, subjects.[1] Law of Ukraine “On investment activities”. The Verkhovna Rada Bulletin, 2002, no 36, p. 266.
Strategic Public Procurement: Facilitating Sustainable Development in Ukraine
Authors: Malolitneva Vesta , Dzhabrailov Ruslan
Published: December 2019

New benchmarks for world development were approved at the UN Summit in 2015, namely 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Ukraine, like other UN member states, has joined the global process of ensuring sustainable development. This requires conceptual changes in all spheres of life. Public procurement is considered as one of the most powerful tools for solving social, environmental and economic challenges facing the world. The article is dedicated to the role of sustainable public procurement and substantiation of ways of changing the conceptual approach to procurement in order to achieve the goals of sustainable development in Ukraine. Based on the analysis of foreign experience, it is proposed to change the approach to public procurement in Ukraine in such a way as to emphasize not only reduction of costs and saving of public funds but also the support of the long-term goals of the state. Keywords: public procurement, sustainable development, sustainable public procurement, “horizontal” objectives, green public procurement, socially responsible public procurement.
Clustering for Economic Sustainability of the Traditional Jewellery Artisans of Ranthali: Challenges & Intervention
Authors: Nath Bora Mita
Published: December 2019

The rural jewellery artisans of Ranthali, a remote village in Assam, India, famous for its traditional gold jewellery craftsmaking, had been facing a dwindling business for several decades, inspite of such craftsmanship being a flourishing rural industry of the region till the 18th & 19th century. In the year 2010, under the MSE-CDP scheme, livelihood interventions were made through clustering these artisans, in an effort to revive them and make them economically sustainable. This research paper presents an analysis of a study conducted amongst the artisans of Ranthali to assess (a) whether cluster interventions helped enhance artisans’ livelihood and income using the livelihood model ‘The Coolie’s Framework’ and; (b)whether sustainable economic outcome has been achieved. The study relied mostly on primary data sources collected on the field. It concludes that though clustering for economic growth has several challenges, however, with a holistic approach and continuous multiple interventions over several years, certain successful changes were made. In the case of Ranthali, today, 300 artisans are into jewellery making as their primary occupation from the previous number of 150 & the ecosystem created has helped all 300 artisans to have their own household units with 20 of them having formal registered units. Keywords: Clusters, Traditional Artisans, Sustainability, Holistic Approach, Ecosystem
The ‘No-Alternative Scenario’ in the Alternative Analysis of NEPA
Authors: Murari Kalpana
Published: December 2019

Environmental impact assessment report is the primary document required to assess sustainable issues of any business/commercial activity, but it is most often overlooked for serious anomalies in its presentation to the public. It is most often incomplete and there is a need to review the standards of impact assessment procedures that help preserve environmental integrity among developing nations. The absence of sanctions for improper assessment of environmental, social and economic impacts of commercial activities, including extraction of natural resources by domestic and multinational corporations undermines sustainable development across the globe. The procedures in place to study various impacts of a business activity that enable access to genuine, verifiable and actionable information by the public require review and oversight by a third-party institution. The standardization of procedures and universal harmonization of enforcement and compliance regulations by nations has to become a topic for debate at various academic levels to gain importance. Essentially, EIA reports in large infrastructure projects serve as a blueprint for low carbon economies. Developing nations ignore vital provisions relating to the listing and analysis of alternatives in their attempt to meet developmental goals. Environmental protection is to maintain the ecological integrity of habitats and ecosystems. EIA reports, ultimately, aim at conserving and replenishing the reserves of natural resources. Judicial law has played an important role in highlighting the importance of alternatives in EIA. It is therefore important as how developing nations use the provision for the alternative analysis within their environmental laws. This paper will discuss EIA under the auspices of International law relating it to Sustainable Development. It shall emphasize the significance of providing alternatives in large infrastructure projects that have enviro-social impacts including transboundary effects and how the use of “no-action” alternative helps preserve and conserve a nation’s resources, reducing negative impacts Keywords: NEPA, CEQ, Impact Assessment, Alternatives Assessment, Alternatives Analysis, no-action alternative, hydropower, mega dams.
The Importance of Infrastructures in the LDC’s Economic Sustainable Development
Authors: Ciminello Romeo
Published: December 2019

Infrastructures are crucial for sustainable growth and inclusive development of Less Developed Countries.  The problem in hypothesis is the African infrastructure gap, that neither governments nor civil society organizations seems to want to face promoting investments in tangible programs that take into consideration such kinds of important elements aimed to an equal durable and sustainable improvement. The paper starts with a description of recent initiatives to scale up infrastructure investment in Africa. The methodology follows a scheme of hypothesis, observations experiences and data collection from ADB and others Institutions. This research tries to let understand what is the connection between development and infrastructures for human being. The paper then uses insights from the literature on informed versus arm’s length debt to discuss the structure of infrastructure financing. The economic growth and its goal, outlines the difference between structures and infrastructures. The main effort is how to give a weight to these latter in order to measure the empowerment of people that pass through their standard of living based on a system of strategic priorities centered on  infrastructure package investments. Understanding the importance of infrastructures helps to satisfy needs and implement services that even if deemed not essential and substantial, are anyway most  important to the growth of personal and social conditions. In this context the analysis is made on the difference between economic growth and development grounded on structure and infrastructure. The effort is to try to identify indicators able to evidence the contribution ratio of infrastructures to the development, how this can be measured  and how they work in the different fields. The conclusion and implications are that to yield such potential global benefits, Africa’s industrialization would have to be underpinned by a  robust  infrastructure  financing  program.  This  requires a global finance pact among advanced and  developing  countries,  a  shift  in  strategic  approaches,  and  new  models  of  financing. Keywords: Africa, Infrastructure Finance, Economic growth, Development Banks, Integral development economy, Long-term Investors, Development indicators, Economy of Francesco, Lonergan’s new economic vision
Smart Cities for Sustainable Development in India: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Daptardar Vaidehi , Gore Manasi
Published: December 2019

The concept of Sustainable development underlines the long lasting development of an economy by an efficient resource use fulfilling the economic, social and environmental aspects together. The SDGs by the UNDP focus  on 17 goals for all countries to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.The mission of Smart Cities in India is to promote cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens, a clean and sustainable environment and application of ‘Smart’ Solutions. The focus is on sustainable and inclusive development of the Mega cities, an indispensable outcome of the development process and urbanization implied in it. During the course of economic development over last 70 years in India, many cities have emerged as unsustainable and highly vulnerable to manmade calamities.This paper would elaborate on the details of Smart city project in India in the light of Sustainable development. The Smart cities mission though aims at sustainable development, this path is full of challenges along with some opportunities in disguise. The paper would suggest some policy implications such as developing smart villages along with these smart cities to bridge the gap between the rural and urban India.   Keywords: Smart city mission, Sustainable development, Smart villages, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Supplying of Products (Herbs) on the EU Market, Imereti Agrozone, Export Opportunities
Authors: Lominashvili Shota , Virsaladze Naira , Tchanturidze Irine
Published: December 2019

Imereti is located in the historical Colchis valley. With its teritory and potential of resourses it is one of the biggest regions in Georgia. The population of the nearby villages of the Rioni River in Imereti region have been following the cultivation of different crops. In the recent past, the greenhouse herbs production is remarkable. The products are distinguished by ecological cleanness and high quality. Within the DCFTA (Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area) and SME (Small and medium-sized enterprises ) projects it is important to ensure opportunity of certain products constant delivery to european countries. We have investigated this issue for this purpose. An anonimous research of ordinary people and detailed survey of entrepreneurs involved in exports, about land and other resources, financial issues and rediness of sociaty to start business,was carried out to reveal various problems in this field. Interesting results were received after making statistical analysis and relevant conclusions were made. Specifically, research finds that there are material and labor resources and sustainable climatic conditions for the continuous supply of herbs on the EU market in the Imereti Agrozone. In addition, the creation of green and greenhouse industries requires interested population to provide targeted state support for credit availability, quality seed materials and pest control and irrigation infrastructure. The vital direction is to find sustainable export markets and implement projects supporting the creation of agricultural cooperatives. Keywords: European integration, Export, Imereti agrozone, Financial material and labor resources, Continuous delivery, Standing market
Integration of Environmental and Economic Aspects in Green GRDP Calculation on the Industrial Sector in West Bandung District, Indonesia
Authors: Falatehan Faroby , Bahtiar Rizal
Published: December 2019

West Bandung Regency is a developing district in West Java, Indonesia.  As a developing city, the industrial sector is one sector that has a large share of Regional GDP in this district, which is 39%. On the other hand, based on the concept of sustainable development, the calculation of Regional GDP or Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) has not paid attention to aspects of resources depletion and environmental degradation. Therefore, Regional GDP is difficult to measure the business benefits of the industrial sector in the concept of sustainable development. This paper introduces concept of green Regional GDP and its contribution to regional income. This paper analyzes the value of depleted resources and degraded environments in the region, from 2015 to 2017. Resource depletion is focused on depletion of water resources. Whereas the degradation that occurs is focused on congestion and damage to water resources due to industrial waste. The industrial sector Green Regional GDP has resulted in a reduction in Regional GDP of 1.17% in 2015, 1.12% in 2016 and 1.06% in 2017. Therefore, an appropriate policy is needed in overcoming this problem, especially reducing environmental damage, namely reducing congestion and reducing environmental pollution in order to achieve sustainable development. Keywords: Sustainable development, Depletion, Degradation, Water, Congestion, Damage
Marketing of Imported Agricultural Products and Its Effects on Producers and some Hinterlands (UPN) Households in the City of Kinshasa/RDC from 2012 to 2018
Authors: Bwama Meyi Marcel , Ruremesha Sylvestre , Maseka W. , Bitwakamba Grégoire Mashala , Ciminello Romeo
Published: December 2019

Our goal was to understand the behavior of sellers and consumers of imported agricultural products (corn, rice, chicken and pork) vis-à-vis local products. To test our hypotheses, we used methods of analysis and surveys using documentary techniques and the interview. The results reveal that 4.4% of respondents say they buy imported rice because it is cheaper and is found in abundance; 22.4% say it is of better quality and 6.9% say it is in good taste. This confirms our first hypothesis. Our analysis shows that 70.7% of respondents believe that local cereals are of better quality and 29.3% of respondents believe that imported cereals are not better. 58.6% of respondents prefer imported fresh food; 39.9% prefer local fresh food and 1.7% did not give their opinion.The vast majority, 86.2% of the respondents, want local products to be sold by the producers themselves, 5.2% want it to be a farm product and 3.4% to have a local brand. These results support the sustainable economy in the community. However, 22.4% of respondents complain of being exposed to cholesterol which can lead to cardiovascular diseases in the short and long term following consumption of live spawns without prior checks of health and public health officials; on the other hand 77.6% are abstraction, following the precariousness of life and poverty in Kinshasa. At the national level, taking into account the agricultural sector is inevitable for sustainable development. The state must take responsibility by feeding its own population with organic products of good quality. So, we must work and invest in the agricultural sector in the DRC, to reduce the food and economic dependence that the country is going through. The tax policy on imported fresh food would be one way to support local production and reduce imports so much that makes the balance of trade deficit in the DRC. Keywords: Marketing, imported agricultural products, Hinterlands households, Kinshasa, DRC
Effective Financing of Environmentally Adjusted Multifactor Productivity Growth in Sustainable Development Framework – An International Comparative Study
Authors: Prokop Viktor , Stejskal Jan , Kuba Ondrej
Published: December 2019

Sustainability in innovation activities financing is undoubtedly one of the important requirements that determine the business environment in all developed countries of the world. Different countries apply different innovation models or policies, ways to support or finance their entrepreneurial innovation activities respectively. They significantly shape or cultivate an innovative environment in which different relationships and linkages between actors take place. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze individual determinants, their sustainability, and their efficiency in view of the expected outcomes – environmentally adjusted multifactor productivity growth. We used data from the OECD statistics 2009-2013 for all developed countries in the world. We used DEA (data envelopment analysis) and super-efficiency-DEA method for our international comparative study. Our results show that the developed countries use the combination of private and public financial sources in different way. These are countries that can be perceived as a benchmark - it is therefore possible to compare even partial values of indicators and define public policies for support of selected entrepreneurs. The DEA software also allows you to obtain a numerical benchmark of inputs and outputs for every country. Our finding contributes to the theoretical debate on innovation and eco-innovation models in framework of sustainable development. The results of the analysis confirm the importance of financial sources, human resources and sustainable public sector interventions that influence the environmentally adjusted productivity growth. Keywords: environmentally adjusted productivity growth, sustainable development, financing, OECD
Creating Eco-Innovations for Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Development within European Countries
Authors: Prokop Viktor , Stejskal Jan , Hajek Petr , Kuba Ondrej
Published: December 2019

There is no doubt that innovations represented key source of competitive advantage in the last years. Therefore, firms were forced to come up with new or significantly improved goods, services as well as organizational and marketing practices. However, countries, firms and policy makers are facing great environmental challenges for sustainable development and entrepreneurship, which create large demand for Eco-innovations with environmental benefits nowadays. For these reasons, we are analyzing different factors influencing creation of firms´ Eco-innovations in the EU. To obtain an interpretable model of firms´ Eco-innovations and their determinants, we use fuzzy rule-based classification models and latest available data form Community Innovation Survey 2012-2014 created by Eurostat. Our results show that firms´ Eco-innovations are influenced by different factors according to the nature of innovation (product, process, organizational, marketing) in the EU. Public financial subsidies and firms´ environment (e.g. existing environmental regulations, taxes, charges or fees, market demand, and costs of inputs) play key role in the process of creation Eco-innovation with environmental benefits. These results show possible ways how support sustainable entrepreneurship and regional (national) development not only within analyzed countries. We provide initial analysis dealing with different kinds of Eco-innovations and its determinants that could help firms to develop and enhance their corporate innovation and environmental policies. These results could also inspire policy makers at different levels because we propose some practical implications. Keywords: eco-innovations, sustainable development, environmental benefits, entrepreneurship
The Role of Multinational Enterprises in Achieving Sustainable Development - The Case of Huawei
Authors: Berning Sue Claire
Published: December 2019

The aim of this paper is to investigate the relationship between business and sustainable development, particularly the role of multinational enterprises (MNEs) as possible driving force for achieving sustainability. By following an inductive case study approach and referring to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, the sustainable undertakings of the Chinese MNE Huawei are explored. Published data on Huawei’s website and online resources like annual reports, news announcements, sustainability and corporate social responsibility reports are used for this purpose. The main findings indicate that Huawei can promote sustainable development internationally on three different levels: (1) products/services, (2) business operations and (3) social contributions. Based on these findings, a systematic framework is derived to help illustrate possible and classify existing MNE’s sustainability activities, as well as the related main stakeholders. This paper is useful for scholars and practitioners alike as it shows the compatibility of success in business with sustainability, as well as the potential of MNEs to contribute to sustainable development.             Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals, business, multinational enterprises, emerging markets
Children Unwelcome - Socio-physical Study of Children’s Community Toilets Usage in Mumbai’s Slums
Authors: Akov Tamar , Satwah Sunanda
Published: December 2019

In light of growing concerns among experts to achieve SDG 6.2 by 2030, and in view of the Swachh Bharat Mission – an initiative launched in 2014 to eradicate open defecation (OD) in India, this field research-based paper sets out to explore the physical and social enabling environment for children of informal settlements in Mumbai to use communal toilets. First stage of the research involved shortlisting 6 community toilets across 3 informal settlements and documenting them for spatial conditions and user experience. 2nd stage consisted of data collection from 986 random samples across all ages and genders, regarding usage patterns. The findings revealed that only 6.7% of the users were children. This led to the 3rd stage, where 80 children ages 14 and younger were interviewed, to understand their concerns, perceptions, habits and related interactions with adults. The research, spanning 18 months, exposed deficiency in the enabling environment to promote and sustain usage of toilets and diminish OD. Especially for children, the research revealed aspects of discrimination in the form of inequity bylaws; inappropriate ergonomics; adult intimidation; and parental indifference to sanitary choices. The paper suggests systemic children-specific mitigations, thereby lending a voice to their unique concerns and needs. Keywords: Children’s Sanitation, Enabling Environment, Discrimination & Exclusion, SDG 6.2, informal settlements
The Framework of the Civil Servants’ Education in the Conditions of Sustainable Development of the Republic of Belarus
Authors: Sidorchuk Irina , Akhrymenka Aleksei , Basko Volha , Grigoriev Alexei , Parfenchyk Anton
Published: December 2019

Achieving the goals of sustainable development largely depends on the state machinery effectiveness and the professionalism of civil servants. Continuous education (life-long training) is an effective tool for ensuring competence level of civil servants. According to the results of the analysis of the education system of civil servants, it can be argued that in the Republic of Belarus it has developed a mixed framework of education for civil servants, which is characterized by a combination of innovative and traditional forms and teaching methods aimed at their professional and personal development. The training of civil servants is carried out within the annual governmental order. The existing educational framework was developed before the adoption of the 2030 Agenda, in this regard, the education of public servants does not fully take into account the paradigm of sustainable development. The solution is seen in the transition from the annual government order for training of civil servants to long-term, medium-term and short-term planning of their training, which correlates with the Sustainable Development Goals. It is also important to implement the principle of inclusion in education. This will entail not only the improvement of the scientific and methodological support of the educational process and the creation of new educational programs, but also an increase in the requirements for the level of teachers training and the intensification of the students role. We also believe that the use of advanced foreign experience in the learning process will strengthen the personnel capacity of the state machinery and promptly implement changes to reflect the new realities. The listed aspects of the civil servants education framework transformation in the Republic of Belarus can become potential growth points that in the long term will allow Belarus to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Citizen e-Participation as an Important Factor for Sustainable Development
Authors: Musiał-Karg Magdalena , Kapsa Izabela
Published: December 2019

Citizen e-participation – in times of rapid ICT advancement – is an important factor contributing to the development of contemporary democracies. The use of electronic citizen involvement tools provides numerous changes in the relationship between the citizen and public institution, especially by boosting citizen engagement in decision making. Civic participation is a key factor in determining effective and inclusive governance at the local and national levels. As many organizations have recognized, contemporary democracy needs to ensure a responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making process, emphasizing the importance of those sustainable development factors. Moreover, National Councils for Sustainable Development were once considered critical to achieving integration in decision-making and participation, two dimensions that were at the heart of the sustainable development concept. The article presents citizen e-participation as an important factor for sustainable development. The purpose is to explain theoretical and empirical meaning of citizen e-participation for sustainable development. To achieve this goal, the authors used the following research methods: critical review of the literature and quantitative data analysis (data examined come from author’s own research (2018) into use and willingness to use e-government tools by Poles). Research findings may be an important contribution to the development of civic participation and the implicit value of the process. Keywords: citizen participation, e-democracy, e-government, e-participation, Poland, sustainable development.