Submitted by Malte Nowack (malte.nowack@gmail.com) on 2014-10-09T21:14:35Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Malte Nowack FGV_VF.docx: 327906 bytes, checksum: 9050c7cb1fba28803c864ea2ab332798 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by JOANA MARTORINI (joana.martorini@fgv.br) on 2014-10-10T12:05:14Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Malte Nowack FGV_VF.docx: 327906 bytes, checksum: 9050c7cb1fba28803c864ea2ab332798 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2014-10-10T12:25:54Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Malte Nowack FGV_VF.docx: 327906 bytes, checksum: 9050c7cb1fba28803c864ea2ab332798 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-08-12 / We examine the drivers behind the establishment mode choice of German multinational enterprises (MNEs) in the sectors of Automotive, Chemicals and Mechanical Engineering in Brazil for the years 1993-2013 using a novel sample of primary data obtained directly from German MNEs. Based on prevalent theories found in the literature, we test the most common hypotheses on our sample. Firms with high R&D activities and firms with prior market knowledge in Brazil in from of previous sales offices are more likely to enter Brazil by a Greenfield investment. We also show that it is the specific private ownership of the German so-called hidden champions that drive those specific SMEs to enter Brazil by Greenfield, a sneaking suspicion that has been made before. Finally, we show that the establishment mode choice between Brazil and the USA only deviates to a low extent, with German MNEs preferring to enter Brazil by Greenfield and the USA by M&A. Thereby, we provide valuable insights for future research in this field.

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This thesis offers a method that informs on the most appropriate sites for successful tree establishment and provides protection to the planted trees in CDM forestry projects. It also offers a method that can accurately and precisely estimate woody biomass in CDM forestry projects established on an agricultural landscape. The thesis has established a set of evaluation criteria that are defined and generally agreed upon by a panel of local forestry experts in Malawi. These criteria express the degree of appropriateness of particular locations to support successful tree establishment and growth, and protect the planted trees from deforestation and forest degradation. They also influence farmers’ decision-making to allocate land for either tree planting or other competing land use options, e.g. crop cultivation. The thesis uses these evaluation criteria to functionally identify priority sites on the landscape of Central Malawi for the establishment of CDM forestry projects. The priority sites are identified using trade-off analysis tools of the GIS-based MCA protocols. Besides site identification, the thesis has established a magnitude of discrepancy that can result from the use of imported allometric models in estimating woody biomass in CDM forestry projects. Imported allometric models consistently under-estimate the woody biomass of the growing trees in the study area with a mean prediction error of as high as 50%. Local allometric models are therefore developed and they are found to be both accurate and precise in estimating woody biomass. These results imply that identification of priority sites, and accurate and precise estimation of woody biomass in CDM forestry project activities are likely and can be attained. In turn, successful establishment of CDM project activities lead to enhanced productivity that will attract expanded investments in CDM forestry projects. The thesis uses Malawi as a case study. The findings of this thesis can be scaled out to other countries whose socio-ecological characteristics are similar to Malawi. These are mostly tropical countries of the Sub-Saharan Africa. In so doing, the thesis contributes to improving productivity and estimation of carbon in CDM forestry project.

A Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica (DPOC) é uma doença caracterizada pela limitação ao fluxo aéreo, não totalmente reversível. Dentre as terapêuticas indicadas, a reabilitação pulmonar é uma estratégia de tratamento multidisciplinar, que tem por objetivo melhorar a qualidade de vida do paciente, reintegrando-o à sociedade. Objetivos: Descrever o processo e os custos de implantação na forma de um projeto de extensão universitária, os motivos da evasão e os resultados obtidos com um programa de reabilitação pulmonar. Material e Métodos: Após formar um grupo multidisciplinar no Centro Universitário Feevale e estabelecer uma parceria com a Secretaria Municipal da Saúde de Novo Hamburgo, os pacientes portadores de DPOC são encaminhados ao programa de reabilitação pulmonar (PRP). São avaliados pelo médico pneumologista, fisioterapeuta, nutricionista, psicólogo e educador físico. Após estas avaliações são formados grupos de até 16 pacientes que permanecem por um período de 4 meses, com três sessões semanais de treinamento físico, orientações nutricionais, encontros educativos e grupos de apoio psicológico. Foram avaliados o perfil destes pacientes, os custos para a implantação, as causas de evasão após o início do programa, bem como os resultados obtidos após o período de tratamento, medidos através do teste de caminhada dos seis minutos, do trabalho de caminhada através do produto distância-peso corporal e do questionário Saint George de qualidade de vida. Para a análise dos resultados foi utilizada a estatística descritiva, para comparação das médias o Teste t de Student. Resultados: O PRP foi implantado na forma de um projeto de extensão universitária, com um custo total de R$ 64 224,60. Foram avaliados 134 pacientes encaminhados dos postos de saúde do município de Novo Hamburgo e dos municípios vizinhos. Do total, 38 (28,4%) pacientes foram excluídos e 7(5,2%) foram a óbito antes de completar a avaliação. Desses, 89 (66,5%) portadores de DPOC de moderado a grave foram incluídos no PRP. A média de idade dos pacientes foi de 63,5±9,9 anos, predominou o sexo masculino 62(69%), com índice de massa corporal (IMC) médio de 23,5±5,3 Kg/m2, com média de Volume expiratório forçado no primeiro segundo (VEF1) de 1,16L(42,8±23,4% do previsto). Dos incluídos no PRP, 40 (44,9%) abandonaram, principalmente por problemas sócio-econômicos e 49 (55,1%) concluíram a reabilitação. Os dados para análise antes e depois do PRP estavam disponíveis para 37 pacientes que formaramo grupo para analisar os resultados do PRP. No teste de caminhada dos seis minutos, ocorreu uma variação significativa de 34,12m na média distância (367,15±101,93m vs. 401,27±95,55m; p <0,001). Ocorreu melhora significativa de 2,65 Km.Kg-1 (24,36±9,62 Km.Kg-1 vs. 27,01±10,0 Km.Kg-1) no trabalho de caminhada medido pelo produto distância-peso e uma melhora significativa com redução de 11% (46 vs. 35; p<0,001) no total do questionário Saint George de qualidade de vida. Conclusões: O PRP pode ser implantado na forma de um projeto de extensão universitária, com custo relativamente baixo pela sua abrangência e benefícios. A condição social dos pacientes foi o maior determinante da evasão, mas os pacientes que concluíram o PRP apresentaram uma melhora significativa na sua capacidade de exercício e na qualidade de vida. / Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by partially reversible airway obstruction. Pulmonary rehabilitation is one of the therapeutic interventions indicated for the treatment of COPD, and consists of a multidisciplinary treatment strategy whose purpose is to improve quality of life and to reintegrate patients into society. Objective: To describe the process and cost of implementing a university extension program for pulmonary rehabilitation, as well as the causes of patient dropout and the results achieved. Material and methods: After a multidisciplinary group was formed at Centro Universitário Feevale and a partnership was established with the Municipal Department of Health of Novo Hamburgo, patients with COPD were referred to the pulmonary rehabilitation program (PRP). They were examined by a pulmonologist, a physical therapist, a nutritionist, a psychologist and a physical education specialist. After evaluations, groups of up to 16 patients were formed and had 3 weekly meetings for 4 months. During meetings, patients participated in physical exercise training, nutritional counseling, educational meetings and psychological support groups. We evaluated patient data, costs of program implementation and causes of patient dropout. Also, the results obtained after PRP were measured by the 6-minute walk test, work calculated as the product of distance x body weight, and the St George respiratory questionnaire to assess quality of life. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze results, and the Student t test, to compare means. Results: PRP was implemented as a university extension program at a total cost of R$ 64,224.60. One hundred thirty-four patients referred by health stations in Novo Hamburgo and neighboring cities were evaluated; 38 (28.4%) of these patients were excluded and 7 (5.2%) died before they completed the initial evaluation. The other 89 (66.5%) patients with moderate to severe COPD were included in PRP. Mean patient age was 63.5±9.9, 62 (69%) were men, mean body mass index (BMI) was 23.5±5.3 kg/m2, and mean forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) was 1.16 L (42.8±23.4% of predict value). Forty (44.9%) patients dropped out, most of them due to socioeconomic problems, and 49 (55.1%) completed the rehabilitation program. Data for the analysis before and after PRP were available for 37 patients, who formed the group for analysis of PRP results. The 6-minute walk test showed a significant increase of 34.12 m in distance(367.15±101.93 m vs. 401.27±95.55 m; p <0.001). A significant improvement of 2.65 km.kg-1 (24.36±9.62 km.kg-1 vs. 27.01±10.0 km.kg-1) was observed in distance x body weight product, and total scores of the St. George questionnaire showed a reduction of 11% (46 vs. 35; p<0.001), which indicated a significant improvement in quality of life. Conclusion: PRP was implemented as a university extension program at a relatively low cost when considering its extent and benefits. Social condition was the main cause of patient dropout, but those that completed PRP had a significant improvement in their capacity for physical exercise and in quality of life.

A Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica (DPOC) é uma doença caracterizada pela limitação ao fluxo aéreo, não totalmente reversível. Dentre as terapêuticas indicadas, a reabilitação pulmonar é uma estratégia de tratamento multidisciplinar, que tem por objetivo melhorar a qualidade de vida do paciente, reintegrando-o à sociedade. Objetivos: Descrever o processo e os custos de implantação na forma de um projeto de extensão universitária, os motivos da evasão e os resultados obtidos com um programa de reabilitação pulmonar. Material e Métodos: Após formar um grupo multidisciplinar no Centro Universitário Feevale e estabelecer uma parceria com a Secretaria Municipal da Saúde de Novo Hamburgo, os pacientes portadores de DPOC são encaminhados ao programa de reabilitação pulmonar (PRP). São avaliados pelo médico pneumologista, fisioterapeuta, nutricionista, psicólogo e educador físico. Após estas avaliações são formados grupos de até 16 pacientes que permanecem por um período de 4 meses, com três sessões semanais de treinamento físico, orientações nutricionais, encontros educativos e grupos de apoio psicológico. Foram avaliados o perfil destes pacientes, os custos para a implantação, as causas de evasão após o início do programa, bem como os resultados obtidos após o período de tratamento, medidos através do teste de caminhada dos seis minutos, do trabalho de caminhada através do produto distância-peso corporal e do questionário Saint George de qualidade de vida. Para a análise dos resultados foi utilizada a estatística descritiva, para comparação das médias o Teste t de Student. Resultados: O PRP foi implantado na forma de um projeto de extensão universitária, com um custo total de R$ 64 224,60. Foram avaliados 134 pacientes encaminhados dos postos de saúde do município de Novo Hamburgo e dos municípios vizinhos. Do total, 38 (28,4%) pacientes foram excluídos e 7(5,2%) foram a óbito antes de completar a avaliação. Desses, 89 (66,5%) portadores de DPOC de moderado a grave foram incluídos no PRP. A média de idade dos pacientes foi de 63,5±9,9 anos, predominou o sexo masculino 62(69%), com índice de massa corporal (IMC) médio de 23,5±5,3 Kg/m2, com média de Volume expiratório forçado no primeiro segundo (VEF1) de 1,16L(42,8±23,4% do previsto). Dos incluídos no PRP, 40 (44,9%) abandonaram, principalmente por problemas sócio-econômicos e 49 (55,1%) concluíram a reabilitação. Os dados para análise antes e depois do PRP estavam disponíveis para 37 pacientes que formaramo grupo para analisar os resultados do PRP. No teste de caminhada dos seis minutos, ocorreu uma variação significativa de 34,12m na média distância (367,15±101,93m vs. 401,27±95,55m; p <0,001). Ocorreu melhora significativa de 2,65 Km.Kg-1 (24,36±9,62 Km.Kg-1 vs. 27,01±10,0 Km.Kg-1) no trabalho de caminhada medido pelo produto distância-peso e uma melhora significativa com redução de 11% (46 vs. 35; p<0,001) no total do questionário Saint George de qualidade de vida. Conclusões: O PRP pode ser implantado na forma de um projeto de extensão universitária, com custo relativamente baixo pela sua abrangência e benefícios. A condição social dos pacientes foi o maior determinante da evasão, mas os pacientes que concluíram o PRP apresentaram uma melhora significativa na sua capacidade de exercício e na qualidade de vida. / Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by partially reversible airway obstruction. Pulmonary rehabilitation is one of the therapeutic interventions indicated for the treatment of COPD, and consists of a multidisciplinary treatment strategy whose purpose is to improve quality of life and to reintegrate patients into society. Objective: To describe the process and cost of implementing a university extension program for pulmonary rehabilitation, as well as the causes of patient dropout and the results achieved. Material and methods: After a multidisciplinary group was formed at Centro Universitário Feevale and a partnership was established with the Municipal Department of Health of Novo Hamburgo, patients with COPD were referred to the pulmonary rehabilitation program (PRP). They were examined by a pulmonologist, a physical therapist, a nutritionist, a psychologist and a physical education specialist. After evaluations, groups of up to 16 patients were formed and had 3 weekly meetings for 4 months. During meetings, patients participated in physical exercise training, nutritional counseling, educational meetings and psychological support groups. We evaluated patient data, costs of program implementation and causes of patient dropout. Also, the results obtained after PRP were measured by the 6-minute walk test, work calculated as the product of distance x body weight, and the St George respiratory questionnaire to assess quality of life. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze results, and the Student t test, to compare means. Results: PRP was implemented as a university extension program at a total cost of R$ 64,224.60. One hundred thirty-four patients referred by health stations in Novo Hamburgo and neighboring cities were evaluated; 38 (28.4%) of these patients were excluded and 7 (5.2%) died before they completed the initial evaluation. The other 89 (66.5%) patients with moderate to severe COPD were included in PRP. Mean patient age was 63.5±9.9, 62 (69%) were men, mean body mass index (BMI) was 23.5±5.3 kg/m2, and mean forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) was 1.16 L (42.8±23.4% of predict value). Forty (44.9%) patients dropped out, most of them due to socioeconomic problems, and 49 (55.1%) completed the rehabilitation program. Data for the analysis before and after PRP were available for 37 patients, who formed the group for analysis of PRP results. The 6-minute walk test showed a significant increase of 34.12 m in distance(367.15±101.93 m vs. 401.27±95.55 m; p <0.001). A significant improvement of 2.65 km.kg-1 (24.36±9.62 km.kg-1 vs. 27.01±10.0 km.kg-1) was observed in distance x body weight product, and total scores of the St. George questionnaire showed a reduction of 11% (46 vs. 35; p<0.001), which indicated a significant improvement in quality of life. Conclusion: PRP was implemented as a university extension program at a relatively low cost when considering its extent and benefits. Social condition was the main cause of patient dropout, but those that completed PRP had a significant improvement in their capacity for physical exercise and in quality of life.

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Nos últimos anos houve uma importante expansão na presença de correspondentes bancários em diversas regiões do Brasil. Correspondentes bancários são estabelecimentos comerciais, como lotéricas, correios ou farmácias que, além de sua atividade principal, oferecem serviços de alguma instituição financeira. Eles consistem em uma inovação que reduz os custos e diminui a necessidade de escala na oferta de serviços financeiros, aumentando assim a capacidade de alcance das instituições financeiras. Como é um tema recente para a literatura de desenvolvimento financeiro, ele ainda é muito pouco estudado. O objetivo desse trabalho é compreender o processo de propagação dos correspondentes bancários no país. Os resultados mostram uma relação de substituição entre agências bancárias e correspondentes. Além disso, há evidências de que o público atendido pelos correspondentes não é completamente igual ao atendido pelas agências, uma vez que os resultados indicam que os correspondentes se direcionam para regiões de menor renda. Também se verificou que o total per capita de indivíduos recebendo benefícios governamentais (Bolsa Família e INSS) é um fator influenciando a expansão dos correspondentes e que sua a oferta para beneficiários do INSS pode estar relacionada ao advento do crédito consignado. Não foram encontradas evidências de que os correspondentes se direcionam para regiões isoladas. / In the past few years, there has been an important growth in the presence of banking correspondents in many regions of Brazil. Banking Correspondents are retail agents, like post offices, lottery kiosks and drugstores that, in addition to its main activity, offer services of some financial institution. They consist of an innovation that reduces costs and the scale needed to offer financial services, therefore improving financial institutions\' reach. As it is a recent subject to the literature of financial development, it has not yet been properly studied. The main goal of this work is to understand the expansion process of banking correspondents in Brazil. The results show the existence of a substitution relationship between bank branches and correspondents. In addition, there are evidences that the correspondents\' public is not completely equal to the bank branches\' because the results indicate that correspondents direct themselves to regions with lower income. Moreover, it was verified that government benefits are a factor influencing correspondents\' expansion and that its offer to beneficiaries of INSS might be related to the advent of payroll loans. No evidences were found that the correspondents direct themselves to isolated regions.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-08-20T14:33:08Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertacao_ Patricia_Martins_da_Silva.pdf: 3323141 bytes, checksum: f71b57a926f6d69e75f1268bd6ea4e98 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-05-19 / The dissertation analyzes the impacts of the implantation of the establishments on the life and the development of the seated families, in the south area of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. It was looked for with this study to overcome the currents evaluations of the politics starting from the numbers of his/her execution, providing an evaluation starting from the result the one that intends: the improvement of the conditions of life of the families through the access the earth. For that it was considered the opinion of the families, lifted up starting from the interviews as main analysis instrument. The study was accomplished in two located establishments in different territorial contexts: the establishment Santa Lúcia placed in the municipal district of Candiota - RS, territory of plantation; the Establishment 12 of located July in the municipal district of Canguçu - RS, territory of small properties and strong presence of family agriculture; The results were discussed starting from the five dimensions considered for discussion of the development: social, cultural, economical, environmental and territorial. The data demonstrated a positive impact in the different analyzed dimensions indicating a significant improvement in the quality of life of the seated families. The intensity of these impacts is influenced by the territorial context where the establishments are inserted, since the two cases studied away present similarities, they are differed quantitatively and qualitatively in the analyzed indicators. Other observed impacts refer to the expansion of the proportionate social conscience for the lived process, from the fight for the earth until the life in the establishment. It was verified in that way that the politics of implantation of establishments, although it doesn't provoke significant alterations in the structure land, it alters the life of the seated families significantly, representing a new possibility. Although there is a overcoming effort on the part of the seated families, the development of that politics is limited to the character that delimits her: the one of compensatory social politics. / A dissertação analisa os impactos da implantação dos assentamentos sobre a vida e o desenvolvimento das famílias assentadas, na região sul do estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Buscou-se com este estudo superar as correntes avaliações das políticas a partir dos números de sua execução, proporcionando uma avaliação a partir do resultado a que se propõe: a melhoria das condições de vida das famílias através do acesso a terra. Para isso considerou-se a opinião das famílias, levantadas a partir das entrevistas como principal instrumento de análise. O estudo foi realizado em dois assentamentos localizados em distintos contextos territoriais: o Assentamento Santa Lúcia, situado no município de Candiota RS, território de latifúndios; o Assentamento 12 de Julho localizado no município de Canguçu RS, território de minifúndios e forte presença de agricultura familiar; Os resultados foram discutidos a partir das cinco dimensões consideradas para discussão do desenvolvimento: social, cultural, econômica, ambiental e territorial. Os dados demonstraram um impacto positivo nas diferentes dimensões analisadas indicando uma melhoria significativa na qualidade de vida das famílias assentadas. A intensidade destes impactos é influenciada pelo contexto territorial onde estão inseridos os assentamentos, já que os dois casos estudados embora apresentem semelhanças, diferem-se quantitativamente e qualitativamente nos indicadores analisados. Outros impactos observados referem-se à expansão da consciência social proporcionada pelo processo vivenciado, desde a luta pela terra até a vida no assentamento. Constatouse dessa forma que a política de implantação de assentamentos, embora não provoque alterações significativas na estrutura fundiária, altera significativamente a vida das famílias assentadas, representando uma nova possibilidade. Embora haja um esforço de superação por parte das famílias assentadas, o desenvolvimento dessa política encontra-se limitado ao caráter que a delimita: a de política social compensatória.

Local participation in nature conservation has gained more attention over the last decades due to international conventions as well as local and national initiatives. This development can be seen as a reaction to a more expert oriented nature conservation characterized by centralized control and strict preservation of so called "original" nature. The overall objective of this thesis is to contribute to research on new forms of conservation where democracy and local participation is included. The case study focuses on the process of producing a pre-study for a suggested national park in southern Jämtland in the Swedish mountain region, and aims to investigate to what extent local participation was included. The pre-study was led by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) and the County Administrative Board (CAB) in Jämtland. The thesis is to some extent grounded in a political ecological perspective, which highlights connections between politics, societies and the environment. The methods used are semi-structured in-depth interviews and literature studies. The results show that although the stakeholders interviewed to some extent share views on the process, there are also differences. The SEPA and the CAB are generally satisfied with the result while there is some dissatisfaction among others. However, all stress that respect and dialogue are important and most actors see zoning and channeling within a potential park as part of a solution to past conflicts in the area. How the management structure will take form and to which extent it will include local participation has not been discussed in detail so far, although the Sámi demand to be included in any future management. These questions will be further investigated by the SPEA if they decide to proceed in a national park process. / Bortom konflikter: utmaningar och möjligheter i svenska fjäll