This study is focused on the sustainable development in the subregion Velké Dářko for the years 2009-2013. The first part focuses on theoretical overview of sustainable development and evaluation methodology that author chose to develop this publication. The second part is analyzed the subregion and individual municipalities are evaluated through selected indicators. Results are presented in graphs. The final section contains a summary of the results with specific priorities and measures recommended author to keep the development of the subregion in all three assessed areas (economic, social and environmental).

This thesis speaks about the development of inter-municipal cooperation (IMC) of sub-region Velké Dářko and multi-municipality Podoubraví. The work is split into two parts- theoretical and practical. In the theoretical part, the important terms regarding the development of the IMC are defined. The importance of the topic is supported by ana-lysing the interviews with the representatives of municipalities involved in the study. The outcome of the practical part of the thesis is a discussion and recommendations, which might lead to improvements in the IMC and development of the entire region.

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Po Šaltojo karo pabaigos ir SSRS dezintegracijos Europoje atsirado naujos nepriklausomos valstybės, kurios nepriklausė euro – atlantinėms bendradarbiavimo struktūroms. Tiek Vidurio ir Rytų Europa, tiek Vakarų Europa nebuvo suinteresuota leisti formuotis naujoms skirtims žemyne. Todėl subregionalizmas tapo išeitimi, kuri suteikė galimybę posovietinėms valstybėms bendromis jėgomis siekti reformų, o Vakarų Europai suteikti finansinę bei techninę paramą ir tokiu būdu perkelti vertybes bei normas. Juodosios jūros subregionas sulaukia daug diskusijų, kadangi jo egzistavimo faktas dažnai yra kvestionuojamas. Vis dėlto, šios srities vystymąsis yra ypač svarbus ilgalaikiam Lietuvos ir visos Europos Sąjungos energetiniam ir „minkštajam“ saugumui. Darbe yra siekiama išnagrinėti subregioninio bendradarbiavimo procesus Juodosios jūros subregione ir iškeliami šie uždaviniai: 1. Atlikti subregionalizmo teorinį aiškinimą; 2. Išanalizuoti subregionalizmo procesus Juodosios jūros regione; 3. Pristatyti keturias subregioninio bendradarbiavimo struktūras – JJEBO, GUAM, Demokratinio pasirinkimo bendriją bei Juodosios jūros forumą dialogui ir partnerystei plėtoti. Aptariant subregionalizmo teorinį aiškinimą pasitelkiamas aprašymas bei mokslinės literatūros analizės metodas. Istoriniu aprašomuoju metodu naudotąsi siekiant apžvelgti istorinę subregioninių grupių raidą. Kitiems uždaviniams pasiekti pasitelkiami antrinių duomenų bei turinio analizės metodai. Darbe padaromos kelios išvados. Visų... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / Black Sea subregionalism After the end of Cold war and the disintegration of USSR in Europe appeared newly independent countries, which remained outside euro – atlantic cooperation systems. Both the Middle East Europe and the West Europe did not want to allow the formation of new divisions in the continent. Therefore the subregionalism became a solution, that allowed a post – Soviet states to seek reforms collectively and the Western Europe to provide financial and technical support and thus to transfer its values and norms. Black sea sub-region receives a lot of discussion, because its existence is often questioned. However, the development of this area is particularly important for long – term energetic and „soft“ security of both Lithuania and the EU. This paper aims to examine the sub-regional cooperation processes in the Black Sea sub-region and out the following tasks: 1. Present theoretical interpretation of subregionalism, 2. Analyze subregional processes in the Black Sea region, 3. Introduce four sub-regional cooperation structures - BSEC, GUAM, Community of Democratic Choice and the Black Sea Forum for Dialogue and Partnership. The description and literature analysis are used then discussing the theoretical interpretation of subregionalism. Historical descriptive method is used to review the hostorical developments of subregional groups. Secondary data and content analysis methods are used for other objects. Work is done through a number of coclusions. In... [to full text]

京都大学 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(医学) / 甲第24505号 / 医博第4947号 / 新制||医||1064(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院医学研究科医学専攻 / (主査)教授 渡邉 大, 教授 林 康紀, 教授 井上 治久 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Medical Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

As Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and social enterprises become drivers of economic growth, the nexus provides opportunities for new models of business to bring benefits to communities in developing countries. Recognising the complex dynamics and range of actors in this diverse and emerging sector, this study chooses to document the external influences, use and impact of ICT on social enterprises. The problem investigated is the potential gap between the rhetoric of the 'promise of e-business' versus the dynamics of enactment and impacts of ICT in practice in the social enterprise sector. The methodology consists of a mixed-method data collection strategy to triangulate data sources from a diverse cross-section of organisations in the social enterprise sector in Cambodia. These include a cross-sectional survey, interviews, observations, document analysis and review of artefacts. It is unclear whether the Cambodian social enterprise sector represents a unique case or is representative of other countries. Regardless, the rich dynamics of the sector and the current lack of understanding of ICT use by this sector in developing countries per se warrant such a study. It fills a significant gap in the field of ICT and development by providing an in-depth overview of the social enterprise sector in one developing country, which may also be applicable in other developing country contexts. The research maps the e-business status of Cambodian social enterprises along a continuum from precursor activity to fully integrated e-services. It finds that Cambodian social enterprises believe ICT adds value to their operation; however access to affordable and reliable local ICT resources is an important factor determining long-term uptake. It also shows that external support is seen as vital to the success of ICT uptake by social enterprises in Cambodia. Donors have the most significant influence on social enterprises' framing of ICT, whilst NGOs, associations and the private sector are also important institutional players in shaping understanding and uptake of ICT. The main contribution of the research is to identify the real development impact of ICT use by social enterprises by measuring the role of ICTs in achieving their goals. Its major finding is that social and business missions are inextricably linked within these organisations, so to measure one in isolation of the other denies the new paradigm that social enterprises present. The most active sub-sector explored that best reflects this unique value proposition is the emerging social outsourcing potential of the IT services sub-sector. The handicraft and processing sub-sectors have yet to fully engage and use ICT to their maximum benefit. The outlook for these sub-sectors is likely to require further support to best harness the potential that ICT can bring developing countries.

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Les villes frontalières thaïlandaises et leurs doublets urbains laotiens sont engagés depuis les années 1990 dans un processus d’internationalisation. Ce dernier, lié à l’intégration transnationale promue par la coopération régionale, se caractérise notamment par l’augmentation du nombre d’acteurs internationaux qui conjuguent, à l’échelle urbaine, leurs stratégies à celles des autorités centrales et locales. Dans ce contexte de régionalisation de la mondialisation, ces petites villes, jusqu’alors à l’écart des flux en raison de leur position périphérique par rapport aux têtes de réseaux, se voient dotées de fonctions inédites en support de l’intégration régionale. Leur organisation spatiale se trouve ainsi reconfigurée avec l’apparition de nouvelles formes internationalisées, comme les infrastructures de transport transfrontalières ou les zones économiques en tête de pont. L’étude à l’échelle urbaine montre cependant que ces formes varient de part et d’autre du Mékong en raison de contextes nationaux et de stratégies d’acteurs différenciés. De la même manière, les interactions à l’échelle des doublons urbains chevauchant la frontière internationale et situés sur les corridors économiques de la Région du Grand Mékong diffèrent, créant des configurations allant de la juxtaposition de villes à l’émergence de systèmes urbains transnationaux. Ces villes frontalières représentent donc à la fois une échelle d’analyse privilégiée pour l’étude des dynamiques contemporaines de la régionalisation affectant, à différents degrés et selon des rythmes variables, les villes d’Asie du Sud-Est, mais aussi un outil des gouvernements pour renforcer l’intégration nationale et régionale. / The implementation of regional cooperation frameworks such as the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) in the 1990s is likely to give more functions to cities located near or on the international borders. Under this economic and institutional context, Thai bordertowns, which are third-rank cities, and their counterparts in Laos, are transformed by an internationalization process, characterized by rising cross-border flows, the empowerment of transnational stakeholders, the emergence of unprecedented urban functions and the creation of new internationalized forms (such as cross-border transport infrastructures or special economic zones). Spatial organization at the urban scale suggests however that these dynamics differ on each side of the border, resulting from diverse national backgrounds and actors’ strategies. Furthermore, the various types of interactions between the so-called “twin cities”, located on the Mekong border and on economic corridors under the GMS cooperation framework, produce different scales of integration, from cross-border to emerging transnational urban systems. Studying these cities represents a way of understanding the ongoing process of regionalization in South-East Asia and shows that the latter is not only affecting first-rank metropolis, but second or third-rank cities as well. These bordertowns’ internationalization raises thus strategic issues for governments and local authorities and represents a strategic tool for national and regional integration control.

The application of environmental performance indicators (EPIs) has received increasing attention by both governments and international organisations as a tool for assessing complex environmental scenarios in national and local decision making processes. However, at the regional scale there is a gap in the application of EPIs, as this has not been well understood and defined due to a limited theoretical foundation and often insufficient data from all participant countries. The regional scale is important because it can incorporate natural ecosystems which often transcend national boundaries. A case study is developed for the Lower Mekong Subregion (LMS), where four riparian Southeast Asian countries (Lao PDR, Thailand, Cambodia, and Viet Nam) share the Lower Mekong River. The research proposes a conceptual framework to identify approaches for developing criteria for acceptable and appropriate EPIs which can be used to support and implement decision making processes by relevant organisations at the regional level. This research evaluates the application of environmental performance indicators using methodologies that assess cross-national quantitative and qualitative data and existing decision support systems. In addition, global and national indicators are examined for application and relation to the regional context. The research finds that the application of EPIs varies according to spatial scale, and is diverse among the four countries. Data availability is also identified as a major problem encountered during the development and selection of EPIs. The study finds that the governance of the existing regional body is ineffective due to differing agendas pursued by each participating country. This is because the current regional body is structured only to facilitate information exchange and cooperation in a limited manner, focusing so far only on water management issues. LMS regional goals need to be set in order to guide the stakeholders in identifying an appropriate set of EPIs. Most importantly, the research is intended to be a catalyst for encouraging the participants to integrate methods and other species of EPIs proposed in this research in their environmental assessment policies.