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Nigeria accounts for a substantial cholera burden globally, particularly in its northeast region, where insurgency is persistent and widespread. We used participatory group model building workshops to explore enablers and barriers to implementing known cholera interventions, including water, sanitation and hygiene, surveillance and laboratory, case management, community engagement, oral cholera vaccine, and leadership and coordination, as well as exploring leverage points for interventions and collaboration. The study engaged key cholera stakeholders in the northeastern States of Adamawa and Bauchi, as well as national stakeholders in Abuja. Adamawa and Bauchi States' group modes building participants comprised 49 community members and 43 healthcare providers, while the 23 national participants comprised government ministry, department and agency staff, and development partners. Data were analysed thematically and validated via consultation with selected participants. The study identified four overarching themes regarding the enablers and barriers to implementing cholera interventions: (1) political will, (2) health system resources and structures, (3) community trust and culture, and (4) spill-over effect of COVID-19. Specifically, inadequate political will exerts its effect directly (e.g. limited funding for prepositioning essential cholera supplies) or indirectly (e.g. overlapping policies) on implementing cholera interventions. The healthcare system structure (e.g. centralization of cholera management in a State capital) and limited surveillance tools weaken the capacity to implement cholera interventions. Community trust emerges as integral to strengthening the healthcare system's resilience in mitigating the impacts of cholera outbreaks. Lastly, the spill-over effects of COVID-19 helped promote interventions similar to cholera (e.g. water, sanitation and hygiene) and directly enhanced political will. In conclusion, the study offers insights into the complex barriers and enablers to implementing cholera interventions in Nigeria's cholera-endemic settings. Strong political commitment, strengthening the healthcare system, building community trust and an effective public health system can enhance the implementation of cholera interventions in Nigeria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explores the evolution of teacher education in Israel from 1974 to 2024, analysing key policy actions, reforms, and initiatives that have shaped the field over the past five decades. During these years, extensive efforts were undertaken at the state level by the Ministry of Education and the Council for Higher Education to elevate the status of the teaching profession by advocating for the professionalisation and professionalism of teaching and teachers. These efforts include the academisation process of all teacher education colleges, the establishment of task forces and standing committees to address challenges, continuous upgrades and adjustments to the initial teacher education curriculum, support mechanisms for newly qualified teachers, ongoing professional development for practicing teachers, including master’s degree programmes, salary adjustments, and the decision to move the colleges of education to the sole auspices of the Council for Higher Education and the Planning and Budgeting Committee. Despite these numerous attempts, the status of teachers has continued to decline, and the profession has struggled with low public perception and prestige, leading to both quantitative and qualitative teacher shortages. The repeated policy shifts and inconsistent implementation strategies have often exacerbated rather than resolved these issues. By providing a comprehensive historical analysis, the study offers insights into the successes and significant shortcomings of past initiatives, aiming to inform future policy-making and strategic planning to enhance the effectiveness and appeal of the teaching profession in Israel. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We investigate government responsiveness in the notice and comment process, a prominent instrument of consultative authoritarianism through which policy is made in contemporary China. We conduct an extensive data collection effort, assembling draft policies, public comments, and government responses for more than one thousand instances of notice and comment policymaking over a 17‐year period. Our statistical analysis demonstrates both the promise and limitations of consultative authoritarianism in the context of the notice and comment process. Government responsiveness in salient policy areas and to lengthy and critical comments demonstrates that public scrutiny matters to policymakers. These patterns are consistent with the notion that autocrats seek to remain in power not only through repression but also by bolstering exchanges of information between state and society. Central government ministries, however, are relatively unresponsive, indicating that significant aspects of policymaking are not characterized by robust attention to public sentiment and information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: In line with the WHO Global Action Plan's objective to achieve a 30% relative reduction in the mean population intake of sodium by 2025, the Nigeria Sodium Study (NaSS) team, which aimed to evaluate the implementation and scale-up of national sodium reduction programme, hosted a policy meeting May 22, 2023, in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. The aim was to deliberate on strategies for translating data on salt levels in food and dietary patterns, intending to strengthen sodium policies in Nigeria, with the ultimate goal of producing evidence-based information that can effectively guide strategies and policies for sodium reduction. Methods: Policymakers from federal, state, and local government levels attended, as well as representatives from national and international universities and non-governmental organizations. Topics presented and discussed included retail survey data from the NaSS to inform front-of-package labeling, salt targets for packaged food, and best practices for supporting stakeholders in implementing best-practice evidence-informed policymaking. Results: The meeting brought together 72 participants from 38 organizations, including government ministries and agencies (n = 21), international and non-governmental organizations (n = 6), and international health organizations and institutes (n = 2). Participants took decisive policy actions, including stringent national-level food system monitoring by relevant government agencies, implementing front-of-package labeling for healthier choices, establishing mandatory sodium limits for both packaged and unpackaged foods and school meals, launching diverse sector-wide educational campaigns to reduce salt use, conducting mass mobilization campaigns for awareness, and advocating for salt reduction in fast food outlets. Salt substitutes were also recognized as integral to the comprehensive sodium reduction approach. Conclusion: To advance policy action, stakeholders should prioritize establishing robust monitoring systems, engage in public awareness campaigns, and collaborate with international organizations for insights. Exploring partnerships, addressing funding challenges, and implementing innovative strategies like low-sodium substitutes are crucial steps toward effective sodium reduction policies in Nigeria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

AbstractMany studies have documented the effect that colonisation has had on takatāpui, that is, Māori (the Indigenous peoples of New Zealand) with diverse gender identities, sex characteristics and sexualities. In this paper, we explore whether current Aotearoa New Zealand (hereafter Aotearoa) mental health policies meet the needs of takatāpui. We identified five mental health policy needs, informed by the literature. We then explored policy documents from government ministries, district health boards and non-government organisations to see the extent to which policy met these needs. Four themes were present in the literature analysed: an overall lack of acknowledgment of takatāpui and intersectionality; promising engagement with the needs of takatāpui by NGOs; symbolic commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi; and some limited engagement with Māori health models. The findings show promise in some areas but demonstrate a lack of engagement by policy to meet the needs of takatāpui. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Based on 67 in‐depth interviews, this article explores how women in positions of power in two major organizational fields in Israel—the military and government ministries—develop different types of gender knowledge. In the military, an extremely and publicly gendered organization, the interviewees demonstrate gender reflexivity and pragmatic literacy of power relations. In the government ministries, which tend to conceal and even repress gendered power, the interviewees demonstrate (neoliberal) feminist consciousness and a limited ability to conceptualize power relations. The contribution of this article is threefold. First, it challenges the common view that gender reflexivity and feminist consciousness are causally related by emphasizing fractured epistemic privilege among women in different organizational contexts. Second, it demonstrates that women's survival practices produce gender knowledge, which in turn produces gender practices in organizational contexts. Third, it argues that different types of gender knowledge develop as a byproduct of the gendered power‐relation characteristics of each specific organizational context. Accordingly, this article offers a framework for analyzing emerging forms of gender sociopolitical knowledge in organizations as an additional dimension of gender inequality and a possible basis for transforming it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rwanda is a country in East Africa, a region characterized by highly mobile populations and outbreaks of high-consequence infectious diseases occurring on a regular basis. To increase the level of outbreak preparedness in the region, the Rwandan government and the German Ministry of Health signed a joint agreement to construct a new high-level isolation unit in Rwanda, the first in East Africa, and implement a training program for Rwandan healthcare workers to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge for medical management of patients under high-level isolation conditions, including intensive care treatment. To better understand the scope and format of the planned training program, a needs assessment was performed based on findings from a standardized survey of 4 intensive care units in Rwanda as well as observations from 2 members of a German high-level isolation unit who completed clinical internships at Rwandan hospitals. In this case study, we describe the necessary steps to promote the sustainability and capabilities of the new high-level isolation unit in Kigali and ensure the successful implementation of the training program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current study aims to reveal the relationship of talent management strategies to institutional excellence in the Ministry of Education in the State of Kuwait. By following the descriptive, correlational approach, the questionnaire was adopted as a tool for the study, which was distributed to the study sample consisting of (60) deputy ministers and directors of educational districts who work in the Ministry. Kuwaiti Education: (56) questionnaires suitable for analysis have been approved. The results of the study revealed that the reality of selling talent management strategies (talent development strategies, retention and motivation strategies, selection and recruitment strategies in the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education) was at a high degree. The results also indicated that there was a statistically significant correlation between talent management strategies and institutional excellence in the Kuwaiti Ministry of Education. The study recommended studying the reality of applying talent management strategies in the ministry’s general office at different job grades and in some educational areas, to shed light on the weaknesses and challenges facing the administrative process in this regard. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Onchocerciasis is an endemic disease in Enugu State that imposes a debilitating medical and economic burden on crop farmers. This study assessed crop farmers' knowledge of Enugu State. A cross-sectional survey of 372 farmers, selected through a multistage sampling technique, was conducted using the Onchocerciasis Knowledge Questionnaire (OKQ). It elicited responses regarding the causes, signs and symptoms, preventive measures, and treatment/treatment options. The results indicated that farmers had poor knowledge (46.4%). The respondents had good knowledge of causation (68.5%) and treatment options (56.7%) but exhibited poor knowledge of signs and symptoms (30.1%) and preventive measures (33.1%). They also exhibited substantial misconceptions about Onchocerciasis. The study also found that females (77.5%) were more knowledgeable than males (68.7%), that those with only primary education (88.9 %) were more knowledgeable, and that older farmers (75.4%) were more knowledgeable than younger farmers. Independent bivariate logistic regression indicated that a statistically significant association existed between marital status and knowledge and between level of education and knowledge, while the association between gender and knowledge, and age and knowledge was not significant at a significance level of 0.05. It was recommended that health education programmes be mounted by requisite State Ministries and Parastatals to arm residents with the knowledge for personal protection and to contribute effectively to ongoing intervention programmes in Enugu State. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite calls for examining how authoritarian regimes employ state structures to prolong their rule and evidence that they regulate religion to shape the behaviour of religious elites, there has been little attention devoted to religious affairs ministries, which are key sites of interaction between religious actors and the state, and are often the primary institution through which regimes manage religion. This study identifies and describes eight core areas these ministries regulate that can be used as instruments for repression and co-optation of regime opponents, and state legitimation: prayer, appointments, education, religious advice and decisions, religious endowments, media, registration, and charity. In this analysis, we seek to bridge the gap between the literatures on religion, the Middle East, and authoritarianism by synthesizing recent research and analysing religious affairs ministries in the Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region. We argue that by fulfilling these functions, religion ministries are not benign bureaucracies but impactful institutions of political control. In highlighting key questions that remain unanswered, we outline a research agenda for continued advances towards theorizing how authoritarian regimes might make use of state resources to protect their rule. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The main purpose of this study was to investigate work engagement and commitment of automobile technology teachers as correlates of teacher effectiveness in technical colleges in Enugu State. Three specific purposes, three research questions, three hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted survey design. Population was made up of 57automobile technology teachers from 13 technical colleges in Enugu State. Utrecht Work Engagement and Teachers' Perceptions of Professional Commitment and Teacher Effectiveness Scales were adapted. Data were analysed using means, correlations and regression analysis. Findings reveal that a moderate relationship (.425) exists between work engagement and teacher effectiveness of automobile technology teachers. Also a moderate relationship (.537) exists between teachers' commitment and teachers' effectiveness of automobile technology teachers. Furthermore, moderate relationship (.433) exist between teachers'; work engagement and commitment of automobile technology teachers. The hypotheses tested revealed that teachers'; work engagement is a significant predictor for teachers'; effectiveness and teachers' commitment, teachers' commitment is a significant predictor for teacher effectiveness. Based on the findings, Enugu State Ministry of Education should among other things, try to improve the work engagement and commitment of their automobile teachers through empowerment, rewards and benefit schemes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Since the 1970s, many countries have passed policy and institutional reforms to promote gender equality and the wellbeing of women. The global diffusion of gender and women's ministries constitutes a manifestation of this process. However, our understanding of the diffusion of this organizational form is very limited. To fill this gap, we examine the adoption of cabinet-level, women's ministries worldwide, between 1975 and 2015. Our argument builds on the fact that, within a given country, gender (in)equality is heterogeneous across the economic, political and social domains, and that shifts in women's descriptive political representation and feminization of the labor force hasten the adoption of these ministries. As women expand their formal political power, they are better able to foster the perception of a linked fate and promote the creation of women's machineries. Moreover, rapid feminization of the labor force increases the opportunity costs of all forms of gender discrimination and improves women's collective socio-political economic resources to act against all forms of discrimination. Commensurate with our argument, penalized maximum likelihood fixed-effects (PML-FE) models indicate that countries which observe faster increases in women's presence in the political elite and feminization of the labor force are more likely to adopt a women's ministry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Climate change loss and damage (L&D) due to both sudden and slow-onset events are a growing concern for vulnerable countries. Over the last decade, agricultural communities in Fiji have suffered a range of serious L&D from severe drought events. Through a grounded theoretical lens, qualitative research was used to gain in-depth insights into L&D from droughts in the Fijian sugar industry. In-depth semi-structured interviews (n = 68) were conducted in two Indo-Fijian sugarcane communities, Barotu and Toko settlements in Western Viti Levu, Fiji, and with key stakeholders from government ministries, academia, and climate change experts at the national level. Purposive sampling was initially used to identify smallholder sugarcane farmers and key stakeholders. Theoretical sampling further identified key stakeholders for the interview. Despite implementing various adaptation measures, the Fijian sugar industry has suffered severe L&D, including non-economic L&D (NELD) and associated cascading effects. L&D included reduced yields, loss of crops, and reduced income. NELD included deterioration of mental, physical, and emotional health, loss of hope, and uncertainty. Cascading effects included increased food insecurity risks and impacts on children’s education. Key policy interventions are recommended, such as removing adaptation constraints, developing drought risk profiles and early warning systems, investing in livelihood diversification, and engaging in new markets to facilitate social and ecological transformations that will promote livelihood resilience. Key Policy Highlights:Climatic and non-climatic stressors are inherently interconnected and interact in a complex and complicated manner to enhance social-ecological systems (SES) vulnerability.Inadequate drought adaptation measures further marginalise farmers and ultimately increase their vulnerability to drought risks and loss and damage (L&D).L&D presents itself in various ways, including non-economic L&D and cascading effects that are impacting upon future generations.With projected climate change and the likelihood of impacts worsening, there is an urgency to address L&D more coherently through crucial policy interventions.Climatic and non-climatic stressors are inherently interconnected and interact in a complex and complicated manner to enhance social-ecological systems (SES) vulnerability.Inadequate drought adaptation measures further marginalise farmers and ultimately increase their vulnerability to drought risks and loss and damage (L&D).L&D presents itself in various ways, including non-economic L&D and cascading effects that are impacting upon future generations.With projected climate change and the likelihood of impacts worsening, there is an urgency to address L&D more coherently through crucial policy interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

National climate policies have generated a considerable body of research in academic literature. Focusing on the little-studied case of France, this article examines the way in which, in this country, the State has drafted its latest low-carbon strategy (SNBC). Drawing on approaches such as ‘bureaucratic politics’ and ‘administrative capacity’, it questions the ability of the administration responsible for writing this document (and thus defending the climate cause) to make its voice heard within the political-administrative arena. Based on an in-depth sociological study, this article shows that this administration found itself in a position of ‘powerlessness’, due to three main factors: instrumental (the limited scope of the tool, reflecting an initial will to reduce its impact), organizational (the subordinate position of this administration within the bureaucratic hierarchy) and political (weak support from government). The result is a contested strategy, unlikely to bring about a credible roadmap to implement the necessary changes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The attainment of public organization goals is closely related to the organizational governance. Good public governance can be realised through the beneficial organizational culture. Therefore, the organizational members’ share values and the nature of relationships network are pertinent to determine the availability of organizational culture practices that supports good public governance among public officers involved in the delivery of public services operations. The study's objective is to analyse the relationships and influence of organizational culture dimensions which are shared values and relationship networks towards good public governance organizational culture. This study employs quantitative approach which is the survey technique to obtain data. A total of 169 civil servants consisting of Management and Professional Group officers served in a government ministry were selected as the sample through the systematic random sampling technique. The multiple linear regression analysis is used to test the relationship and influence between the two dimensions of organizational culture with the organizational culture practices. The study results show significant influence was found between shared values and relationship network with good public governance orientation. Comparatively, the sharing value dimension has more influence than the network of relationships. The theoretical implication is the study proved the relevance of shared values and network of relationships dimensions in supporting the public organization culture oriented at good governance. Thus, public agencies should pay attention to organizational culture based on value sharing and a network of relationships so that organizational culture which support good public governance can be instilled throughout the entire organization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Annual reports serve as vital instruments for government ministries and agencies, enabling transparency and accountability in managing state budgets (APBN) and activities, thereby fulfilling a crucial role in public accountability, particularly in the context of sustainable development goal (SDG) 14. However, due to their extensive nature, it becomes imperative to conduct topic modeling analysis to discern trends and topics within these reports. In this study, latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA), a prominent topic modeling technique, is employed to analyze the annual reports of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) Indonesia from 2015 to 2022. Utilizing the coherence score as an evaluation metric, we assess the quality of topic models across each report year. Our findings underscore the consistent emphasis on fisheries and marine-related initiatives, emphasizing their relevance to SDG 14 and Indonesia’s maritime landscape. Ultimately, this study offers valuable insights to inform strategic planning and decisionmaking processes within the KKP, contributing to the advancement of SDG 14 and promoting sustainable development in Indonesia’s fisheries and marine sectors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In this Age of the Anthropocene, the world of work is being radically disrupted by mass precarity, rising wage and income inequality, habitat destruction, and the rise of artificial intelligence. Facing such insecurity, people, we show, are careering toward radical ways of making a living. They range from radical professionals to social media influencing and environmental activism. Human security is fundamentally enhanced by sustainable livelihoods, and we explore ways not only to de-radicalise, but also to accept and embrace radical careering, if and whenever it serves the purpose of making people's livelihoods more sustainable for society, economies, and ecosystems. The article concludes by introducing an Index of Sustainable Livelihoods (SL-I). Success to the successful. The Sustainable Livelihoods Index (SL-I) is designed to be a 'visible hand' for end-users, including career counsellors, students, and workers undergoing career transitions, by Corporate Responsibility Officers, and by government ministries supporting just workforce transitions into sustainable livelihoods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study attempts to examine the factors that influence user intention to adopt e-procurement in the Nigerian public sector. Design/methodology/approach: A well-structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data from 278 procurement and information technology (IT) departments' officials of key federal government ministries and agencies. The technology acceptance model (TAM) model was adopted and extended with security-related factors, namely perceived trust and perceived security. A partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) approach was used to test and validate the model. Findings: The results indicated that perceived usefulness is the best predictor of users' intention to adopt e-procurement, followed by perceived security and perceived trust. In contrast, however, perceived ease of use was found to have a significant negative effect on the intention to adopt e-procurement. Originality/value: This study is among the first in the Nigerian public sector context to evaluate users' perceptions on e-procurement adoption with the use of a distinctive research model (TAM). The study's findings contribute to a better understanding of the factors influencing the adoption of e-procurement in the Nigerian public sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Strategic innovation is a type of innovation that can bring significant consequences and impacts and create considerable changes in markets and industries. However, there is little research on the consequences of strategic innovation, and the purpose of this research is to identify and conceptualize the consequences of strategic innovation in the football industry. Methodology: This research is a mixed method (qualitative-qualitativequantitative), and in terms of purpose, it is applied to developmental research. At first, the meta-synthesis method was used in the qualitative stage, then the case study, and in the quantitative stage, the DEMATEL method was used. A systematic literature review published from 1998 to 2022 was used to collect the data in the meta-synthesis stage. The primary data for the case study was obtained by analyzing the content. Also, in the case study stage, interviews were conducted with 21 experts active in the executive and academic departments of the football industry. Content analysis was used to analyze it, and finally, in the survey phase, using a questionnaire, the DEMATEL technique was used for the final model. Findings: The research results show that the consequences of strategic innovation are categorized into five categories: value creation and customer satisfaction, becoming competitive and improving competitiveness, increasing productivity, new markets and growing market share, wealth creation, and profitability. Originality: The present research helps managers and activists of the football industry have a comprehensive view of the effects and consequences of strategic innovation in the football industry and achieve these results by applying it in football clubs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The number of unaccompanied migrant children (UMC) that landed in Italy on a daily basis was 14,044 in 2022 and 18,820 in 2023 (as stated by the Italian Ministry of Interior). This research study examines Law 47/2017, which implements the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). It ponders inclusive educational models other than formal learning by investigating non-formal education (NFE) that takes place outside formal learning settings, although in synergy with them, for personal and vocational fulfilment. By way of example, a particularly original case study on school children newly arrived in Italy from Ukraine in 2022 is reported herein. Thirty interviews were held in Italy for three years, from 2021 to 2023, with the people in charge of unaccompanied migrant children to investigate the integration actions implemented as well as the use of NFE. Novel data from the education and employment sectors were collected to fill some pre-existing gaps in the literature. The focus group conducted in 2023 with twelve volunteer tutors highlighted data and conclusions that can be cross-checked and generalised on the use of effective operating tools to identify European pathways to peace and democracy, which may be useful in forging new solidarity patterns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this paper is to present a general outline of INGOs project management who work with local partners to implement community programs and humanitarian activities. The idea is to review how a well-structured project plan can improve the implementation of both programs and activities while developing sustainable partnerships between different stakeholders to ensure targeted results and improved livelihoods. By checking the structure, process, and dynamic of the project - programs delivery and sustainable services provision can be checked. When it comes to partners, INGOs are working with various local partners ranging from government ministries, departments, local public administrations, non-governmental organizations, cooperatives private sector, etc. Hence, the value of the paper - when it comes to developing a clear project management process that helps strengthening the projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, we examined how and whether a government organisation aligns with a presidential agenda. At all stages of the policy development process, the president interacts with government bodies, despite the principle of the separation of powers. Moreover, in any government organisation, policy implementation begins with interpreting the president's agenda and preferences, given that state administration policy is presented as the law only after the legislature's deliberation and resolution. Our study's premise is that the president's policy agenda preferences and the bureaucratic agency's willingness to act are the drivers of statutory interpretation, which is often neglected but is nonetheless crucial to administrative decision‐making. In addition to interpreting the statutes, the Ministry of Government Legislation of Korea (MGLK) is also a conduit for presidential policy; as such, the MGLK can significantly impact policy formulation and implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The article aims to propose the scope of an aggregated annual report on the performance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Poland. Design/methodology/approach: Analysis of the literature regarding the publication by supervisory authorities of aggregated annual reports on state-owned enterprises. Analysis of aggregated annual reports from 5 EU countries selected for comparative analysis. The choice of 5 out of 24 countries preparing an aggregated annual report on all SOEs resulted from the number and importance of SOEs in these countries. Findings: The analysis of aggregated annual reports from selected 5 countries showed that not all reports contain selected consolidated data of all SOEs or separate data about individual SOEs. In only 3 out of 5 countries (Sweden, Finland, and Norway) the reports contained aggregated data of all SOEs, and in 4 (apart from France) separate data of individual SOEs. Research limitation/implications: Due to the length of the article, only 5 countries out of 24 preparing annual aggregated reports on SOEs were included in the comparative analysis. Practical implications: The analysis is useful for all SOE stakeholders, especially politicians who create regulations concerning the state’s ownership policy and Polish society. Social influence: Introducing the need to publish an aggregated annual report on SOEs by the appointed state body (preferably the Ministry of State Assets) will positively impact the improvement of ownership supervision over these companies, to benefit the entire Polish society and other stakeholders. Originality/value: The analysis of aggregated annual reports on SOEs prepared in other countries and the indication of elements in these reports that can be used in the Polish report is a new solution. The results of the analysis are useful to politicians responsible for creating the state’s ownership policy, Polish society, and minority shareholders of SOEs interested in improving transparency in the supervision of SOEs, and thus in their operational effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Albania is now implementing a range of steps as part of its journey towards European Union integration, based on agreements that have been achieved. Key to these initiatives is the extensive adoption of circular economy concepts through comprehensive waste management systems. This collaboration is based on systematically implementing measures that align with the fundamental principles of the waste management hierarchy. Albania wants to lead in waste-to-energy conversion exploration by focusing on trash minimization, reuse, recycling, and energy generation from residual waste. Although there has been notable advancement, especially in aligning laws with EU requirements, there are practical obstacles, especially in the execution of waste-to-energy projects. The challenges involve the need for effective waste segregation, higher recycling rates, and the use of advanced waste-to-energy technologies. The essay utilizes meticulously selected data on Albania's waste generation from reputable organizations and the legal framework regulating waste management to assess the current situation and predict future possibilities, which may be advantageous for government ministries and agency platforms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article from Oxford German Studies delves into the Kafka reception in Eastern Europe, particularly focusing on the Soviet Union and the German Democratic Republic (GDR). It explores the delayed scholarly debates on Kafka in Eastern Europe, contrasting them with Western European discussions. The text highlights the influence of Kafka on various authors and intellectuals, such as Anna Seghers, Jurek Becker, and Rudolf Zuckermann, shedding light on their shared appreciation for Kafka's works. The article also touches on the cultural and aesthetic debates surrounding Kafka's reception in the GDR, emphasizing the complexities of integrating Kafka's writing into the socialist realist framework. [Extracted from the article]

This paper assesses the feasibility of India achieving its stated objective of getting to net zero carbon emissions by 2070 and outlines a possible strategy for the next 10 years consistent with this goal. It recommends a combination of price-based measures and several sector-specific interventions. The ideal price-based measure would be a carbon tax. This may not be feasible for various reasons, but in its absence a well-designed emissions trading system, as described in the paper, could make a major contribution in reducing emissions. On sectoral interventions, the critical areas over the next 10 years would be (i) accelerated expansion of various forms of renewable energy capacity, which will require several policy changes, (ii) electrification of transport, and (iii) a shift from private to public transport in urban areas and from road to rail for freight. Action will also be necessary in other sectors such as industry, agriculture, and buildings, but a detailed strategy for these may take more time to put in place. Since responsibility for action in all these areas is spread across different ministries in the central government and, in many cases, state governments, evolving an internally consistent and cost-effective strategy will present a major challenge. There is a case for setting up a high-level commission chaired by the Prime Minister to approve a national strategy. The paper estimates that the additional investment needed to make this transition will be about 2 per cent of India's GDP by 2030, much of which will have to come from additional public and private savings. In this context, some form of carbon pricing would help generate additional revenue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Through the pooling and exchange of resources such as expertise and knowledge between network participants, European Administrative Networks (EANs) are expected to play a significant role in enhancing policy learning. Yet, scarce empirical evidence has been presented concerning the learning process taking place within EANs. This paper addresses this gap through the analysis of the Network of the Heads of European Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA Network). Based on a unique survey dataset, social network analysis and exponential random graph models are used to trace the interaction patterns within the network and test which factors shape them. The analysis highlights the relevance of national political factors – i.e. the preferences of national governments and ministries – in shaping the learning processes taking place in the EPA Network. While the network is an important venue for disseminating knowledge between directly and indirectly connected actors, learning processes are mainly limited to like-minded peers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The development of China's solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is in a transition period from pursuing scale and speed to focusing on efficiency and quality. "Smart PV projects" (SPVPs) were proposed by the ministries of the Chinese government in 2018 to encourage intelligent upgrading and to fill the gaps in traditional PV projects. However, only a small number of PV enterprises are in progress, and only a few SPVPs have been built. The intelligence level of China's PV projects needs to be improved. The purpose of this study is to analyze the willingness of the main participants to be involved in the intelligent upgrading of PV projects by establishing an evolutionary game model that includes three parties. Design/methodology/approach: A tripartite evolutionary game model is constructed that considers PV enterprises, project owners and the government. The evolutionary stability strategies of each party and the corresponding stable conditions are obtained. The parameters that affect the decision behaviors are also analyzed. Findings: The four stages of the intelligent upgrade of PV projects and the effects of the government subsidy strategies are examined. At different stages, adopting different measures to promote cooperation among the three parties involved is necessary. Government subsidies should be provided to PV enterprises during the initial stage and should be biased toward project owners during the intermediate stage. During the peak stage, PV enterprises constantly need to decrease project costs and improve quality and service, thus helping project owners reduce their initial investments and obtain additional gains. The government's reputation drives it to continually adopt incentive strategies. Originality/value: This research focuses on the interactions among the three parties. Based on evolutionary game analysis, several conditions that facilitate the intelligent upgrading of PV projects are illustrated. Implications for different developing stages are proposed from the perspectives of each party for the decision-makers of SPVPs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Paul Werth's book, "1837: Russia's Quiet Revolution," challenges the notion that the year 1837 was unremarkable in Russian history. Werth argues that seemingly disconnected events, such as the death of Pushkin and a fire in the Winter Palace, were actually symptoms of significant changes occurring beneath the surface. He identifies two primary forces driving this "quiet revolution": the spread of nationalism throughout the state and society, and the reign of Tsar Nicholas I. Werth presents a nuanced view of Nicholas I, highlighting both his micromanagement and his attempts at reform. The book offers a fresh perspective on a period of Russian history that has been overshadowed by other events. [Extracted from the article]

Halal tourism is part of the tourism industry that provides tourism services regarding Islamic rules. The rapid development of tourism has led to a new trend of developing halal tourism. However, its development is still experiencing several obstacles and challenges in various regions of Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the development of halal tourism and its impact on economic development in Indonesia. Halal tourism prioritizes fulfilling the basic needs of Muslims in tourist destinations, such as worship, purification, and traveling according to Sharia provisions. Potential trips made by Muslim tourists show a positive increase. The government through the Ministry of Tourism must immediately complete regulations related to the development of halal tourism, as well as produce standardization regarding the concept of halal tourism that will be implemented in Indonesia. Halal tourism development has a significant impact on Indonesia's economic development. This can be seen from the emergence of various types of businesses in tourist attraction locations, infrastructure improvements to and from tourist attraction locations, the opening of new jobs, and the increase of local revenue in various regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The evolution of economic policy in Western countries in the post-1980 era is subject to extensive academic debate, but statistical modelling of its many qualitative aspects can be challenging. I use two sources of textual data from the United Kingdom – policy documents written by executive departments, as well as recently declassified cabinet minutes – together with unsupervised text-as-data methods to examine the evolution of economic policy discourse between 1983 and 2021. The findings challenge the hypothesis of an undifferentiated post-1980 liberal era. Instead, several shifts away from the liberalizing priorities of the 1980s are identified. The first is an increased attention to the public services in the 1990s. The second is a rise of activist approaches focused on state-supported innovation in the 2010s – a claim which has been widely articulated but has not been rigorously tested so far. These discourse-based conclusions are validated through an econometric analysis of detailed spending data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Electricity consumption in buildings is one of the major causes of energy usage and knowledge of this can help building owners and users increase energy efficiency and conservation efforts. For Pacific Island countries, building electricity demand data is not readily accessible or available for constructing models to predict electricity demand. This paper starts to fill this gap by studying the case of schools in Fiji. The aim of the paper is to assess the factors affecting electricity demand for grid-connected Fijian schools and use this assessment to build mathematical models (multiple linear regression (MLR) and artificial neural network (ANN)) to predict electricity consumption. The average grid-connected electricity demand in kWh/year was 1411 for early childhood education schools, 5403 for primary schools, and 23,895 for secondary schools. For predicting electricity demand (ED) for all grid-connected schools, the stepwise MLR model shows that taking logarithm transformations on both the dependent variable and independent variables (number of students, lights, and air conditioning systems) yields statistically significant independent variables with an R2 value of 73.3% and RMSE of 0.2248. To improve the predicting performance, ANN models were constructed on both the natural form of variables and transformed variables. The optimum ANN model had an R2 value of 95.3% and an RMSE of 59.4 kWh/year. The findings of this study can assist schools in putting measures in place to reduce their electricity demand, associated costs, and carbon footprint, as well as help government ministries make better-informed policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Poverty remains a serious problem in Nigeria; women are among those mostly affected and are often deprived in many ways. This paper uses the multidimensional approach to examine poverty levels among women in Ibadan South West Local Government Area, Oyo State. Primary data was obtained from a sample of 393 women across the population density areas on socio-economic characteristics and poverty indicators (health, education and standard of living). The Alkire-Foster multidimensional approach was used to estimate the multidimensional poverty index (MPI) for the sampled women. The weights assigned to these poverty dimensions were generated using the multiple correspondence analysis. The MPI for each woman were categorized as abject poor (deprived in at least two dimensions), moderate poor (deprived in one dimension) and non-poor (not deprived in any dimension). The mean age of the women was 30.8±6.7 years. One-third of the respondents were mostly artisans (30.0%) and traders (26.5%), and 52.2% had completed secondary education. About 23.0% of women were deprived in education, 61.0% in health and 70.4% in standard of living. Based on location, the study indicated that the women in the medium and high density areas are mostly deprived in the different dimensions of poverty. When the poverty cut off K= 1, poverty incidence is 94% and 51.7% of the women were multidimensional poor as against 28% poverty incidence and 19.6% poor women when k=3 using the Alkire-Foster Multidimensional methodology. This implies that when women are deprived in at least one dimension; 51.7% are multidimensional poor. More than half of the respondents (51.0%) were categorized as moderately poor, 26.0% were abject poor while 23.2% were non-poor. This study revealed high poverty levels among women in Ibadan South West Local Government Area. Deprivation in standard of living and health in the three areas could be improved upon through the concerted effort of the government with appropriate ministries by initiating more productive and empowerment programs to improve their purchasing power and disseminating educative information that will improve their nutritional status through health talks to reduce the level of multidimensional poverty in urban locations respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study examines bureaucrats facing administrative architectures that are multiple, overlapping, ambiguous and sometimes incompatible. It makes two main contributions. Firstly, by an organizational approach it derives fine‐grained predictions on how bureaucrats maneuver when taking part in integrated multilevel administrative orders. Secondly, benefitting from a large‐N data‐set (N = 4285) from 16 ministries and 47 government agencies in Norway, the study demonstrates how organizational factors systematically 'moderate' and bias behavioral perceptions among government officials. Moreover, to probe the robustness of explanatory models, the study specifies patterns of moderation by outlining multiple interaction models as well as illustrating how interaction effects unfold. The study finds that few moderators make dramatic effects by profoundly weakening relationships. Moderating variables either strengthen or attenuate already apparent effects, thus probing the empirical robustness of the models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: This research aims to analyze the success process of Iranian wrestling based on Bosscher's championship sports development model. Methods: it is qualitative-quantitative research which is applied in terms of purpose; it is mixed exploratory research and it uses Grounded Theory in terms of methodology. The statistical population of the research was 14 managers, specialists, and experts selected through purposive and snowball sampling method via in-depth and semi-structured interview. At the same time, data was analyzed using the Glaser method, including open, selective and theoretical coding by MAXQDA software. Results: Data analysis was done in the quantitative section using a researcher-made questionnaire. The final model was obtained after passing all steps. The findings showed that public sport, governance and structure, research and innovation, supporting athletes, talent identification, and national and international competition are the main categories of the ultimate model of the current research. Conclusion: It can be concluded that, in addition to the need to pay attention to all these things, financial factors, human resources and communication with other organizations, especially the government and the Ministry of Sports, can lead to very important practical considerations for the future of wrestling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article focuses on setting 'green' boundaries for green finance in China—the scope of eligible 'green' projects to be supported by Chinese green finance. China started building its green finance system in 2015, and 23 provinces issued guidelines on green finance between 2016 and 2020. Applying multi‐level governance as our analytical framework, this study collects data from a broad range of publicly available sources, including 64 policies issued by Chinese state ministries, provinces or pilot zones, transcripts of relevant press conferences, and streamed speeches given by relevant stakeholders in online workshops. We explain who governs the 'green' boundary of Chinese green finance, how it is governed, and the implication for regulatory stringency. We identify three levels of regulators involved in setting green boundaries—central ministries through the horizontal allocation of overlapping mandates, provinces through vague references and priority lists, and green finance pilot zones through vertical knowledge co‐production. We argue that continuous multi‐level negotiation and coordination dynamics determine the 'green' boundary in Chinese green finance, which further influences regulatory stringency. While several provinces and a pilot zone did temporarily prioritise industries with local competitive advantages (as exemplified by clean coal) as eligible to be supported by green bonds, the central government disapproved of such practices by its strong coordinating authority. The regulatory stringency was also safeguarded by the influence of transnational networks and China's decarbonisation objectives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to support care management exponentially increased. Governments around the world adapted existing programs to meet the needs of patients. The reactivity of governments, however, led to changes that were inequitable, undermining groups such as older adults living with chronic diseases and disability. Policies that align with recent developments in ICTs can promote better health outcomes and innovation in care management. A framework for policymaking presents potential for overcoming barriers and gaps that exist in current policies. Objective: The goal of this study was to examine how well a provisional framework for policymaking represented the interactions between various components of government policymaking on older adults' self-management of chronic disease and disability using ICTs. Methods: Through an online survey, the study engaged policymakers from various ministries of the government of Ontario in the evaluation and revision of the framework. The data were analyzed using simple statistics and by interpreting written comments. Results: Nine participants from three ministries in the government of Ontario responded to the questionnaire. Overall, participants described the framework as useful and identified areas for improvement and further clarification. A revised version of the framework is presented. Conclusions: Through the revision exercise, our study confirmed the relevance and usefulness for a policymaking framework on the self-management of disease and disability of older adults' using ICTs. Further inquiries should examine the application of the framework to jurisdictions other than Ontario considering the dissociated nature of Canadian provincial healthcare systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The interest of public administrations in interacting and generating conversation with citizens has led to the opening of profiles on social networks. The present work analyzes how the General Administration of the State, in particular, the ministries of the Government of Spain, are using the TikTok network to communicate with citizens, what content they are publishing, what the format and tone of their publications is, and what frequency of publication they maintain, to know how institutional communication of the ministries is on this social network and observe if they follow a strategic use of their profiles. To do this, a quantitative content analysis of the publications of the profiles of the 7 ministries with active presence on TikTok has been carried out, from the first publication of each profile studied until March 31, 2023. For the analysis, different variables have been considered which collect the figures of the profiles, the tone of the publications, and the structure and format of the contents. The results show that the ministries maintain a low publication frequency, and there is a disparity in the type of tone used or intention of their publications and in the formats, which suggests a lack of common communication strategy by the Government of Spain to maximize performance on this social network. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The history of the past two decades has proved that top Korean leaders can make a real difference in terms of their previous experiences and personal engagement in securing the Republic of Korea's (ROK) vested interests in the Middle East. For decades, South Korea had handed over its day‐to‐day interactions with Middle Eastern countries to the Korean bureaucracy led by the relevant departments and subaltern officials at the foreign ministry and other state institutions. This approach, however, seems rather dysfunctional today, requiring key Korean officials, especially the president, to get involved personally in the ROK's increasingly multifaceted relationships with Middle Eastern nations. This article reappraises the new Korean orientation by highlighting some of the major developments involving both sides during the past several years. The main argument is that the ROK is facing increasingly serious difficulties in sorting out its policy behaviors toward Middle Eastern countries as Korea is striving to strike a delicate balance between its own expanding commercial interests in the region and what the United States expects from South Korea with regard to the topsy‐turvy world of politics in the Middle East. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & Purpose: In Iran's administrative system, the task of selecting and appointing government managers is very important. The people who are entrusted with these central positions have the power to shape and influence the direction of public administration and the implementation of policies. Choosing the right public administrators is not just a routine procedure and it is a decision that can have far-reaching consequences for the effectiveness and success of the administrative apparatus. A selected team of capable and competent managers can create positive transformations in the administrative system and strengthen efficient governance. By choosing capable managers, Iran's administrative system can actively address challenges and implement effective policies. Methodology: The current research is qualitative and was carried out using thematic analysis method. The statistical population of the research was made up of experts from both academic and executive departments, and a semi-structured interview was conducted with 17 experts using snowball type targeted sampling. Interview data were coded and then analyzed using MAXQDA software. The validity of the findings was confirmed with the help of the agreement coefficient between two coders. Findings: In this section, the harms and challenges of managers' choices and appointments in Iran's administrative system were dealt with. Finally, 53 basic themes were extracted in the form of five overarching themes including "political influence and dynamics", "evaluation and measurement", "accountability and transparency", "resource management", and "procedural issues". And, a classification process and the overarching theme of "political influence and dynamics" were recognized as the most important factors influencing managerial appointments. Conclusion: This research shows the critical challenges related to the selection and appointment of managers in the administrative system and its complex landscape. The most important of these challenges is the general issue of "political influence and dynamics," which emphasizes the need to improve processes to minimize external pressures on managerial appointments. In this regard, the current study aims to promote transparency, reduce political interference, apply advanced evaluation methods, use modified measurement tools, pay attention to knowledge and experience, optimize competency models and eliminate organizational deficiencies, and provides recommendations for selecting managers. By addressing these challenges and implementing targeted organizational reforms, the selection structure of managers in Iran's administrative system can be moved towards more responsible and efficient choices. This will ultimately help to improve the level of accountability, efficiency and overall effectiveness of the administrative system in the development and progress of the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article explores the leadership and management development (L&MD) approaches and their associated challenges in Malawi’s public sector. The paucity of leadership and managerial skills in most developing countries is a major concern for both government and development partners. The study contends that unless the capacity of leaders and managers is improved at all levels of government, public service delivery will be ineffective. Based on desk research and key informant interviews in government ministries, departments and agencies, the study findings are that despite the numerous L&MD programmes offered over the years, the production of capable leaders and managers in the public sector remains a challenge. Malawi’s public sector is characterised by ineffective human resource development programs, weak institutional and individual capacities and constraining political, economic and social cultural factors. The public sector needs to invest in the development of leaders and managers to achieve development and nation building. It is concluded that for systematic development of leaders and managers in public sector, the political and bureaucratic leadership must have a clear policy, vision and commitment towards implementing relevant and well-structured training and development programmes. There is need for conducting regular training needs assessments and mobilisation of financial resources to support the systematic delivery of L&MD programmes which are aligned to national development strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

MOMENTUM Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetrics is a global project that strengthens surgical ecosystems through partnership with country institutions. In Nigeria, the project implements in Bauchi, Ebonyi, Kebbi and Sokoto states and the Federal Capital Territory, focusing on surgical obstetrics, holistic fistula care and female genital mutilation/cutting prevention and care. The project utilized participatory approaches during its design, planning and early implementation phases. During the design phase, the project employed a co-creation process featuring a desk review, key informant interviews and stakeholder workshops at community, facility, and government levels to actively listen to, identify and incorporate local perspectives on surgical ecosystem gaps and priorities. Initial findings, shared at state- and national-level workshops, helped collectively identify and prioritize context-specific interventions. The resulting co-created workplan features interventions to strengthen surgical services based on the National Surgical, Obstetrics, Anaesthesia and Nursing Plan (NSOANP). Upon workplan approval, the planning phase involved meeting with each State Ministry of Health (MOH) to prioritize workplan interventions for implementation and to define the finer details needed to drive early implementation processes. Preliminary achievements during early implementation include state commitments to include a costed facility NSOANP in 2023 annual operational plans, mitigation of health facility staffing shortages and review of national fistula and surgical Health Management Information System indicator data flow and advocacy to the Federal MOH resulting in improved fistula data quality and availability. Well-established state and national systems, structures, policies and guidelines enable this programming approach. Since communication between institutional actors is often limited, these approaches necessitate building and maintaining relationships and knowledge-sharing, which requires a significant up-front time investment that must be balanced with donor/partner desires for rapid deliverables. Linking different actors within the health system together through co-creation/co-implementation represents a crucial step in building sustainable country ownership and oversight for surgical ecosystems strengthening interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]