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on Project, Program and Portfolio Management |
| By: | Philippe Delacote (BETA - Bureau d'Économie Théorique et Appliquée - AgroParisTech - UNISTRA - Université de Strasbourg - Université de Haute-Alsace (UHA) - Université de Haute-Alsace (UHA) Mulhouse - Colmar - UL - Université de Lorraine - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement, CEC - Chaire Economie du Climat - Université Paris Dauphine-PSL - PSL - Université Paris sciences et lettres); Gwenolé Le Velly (CEE-M - Centre d'Economie de l'Environnement - Montpellier - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement - UM - Université de Montpellier); Gabriela Simonet (Independent Researcher) |
| Abstract: | Since the establishment of REDD+, hundreds of projects have emerged around the globe. Much attention has been given to REDD+ projects in the literature, but the conditions under which they are likely to be effective are still not well known. In particular, the location bias concept states that projects are more likely to be implemented in remote areas, where development pressure is low, hence questioning the additionality of these projects. In this article, we examine this concept, assessing how the status of REDD+ project proponents and the project certification influence the choice of location and the project's additionality. Using a sample of six REDD+ projects in Brazil, we show that these two dimensions can impact location choice toward areas with higher or lower opportunity costs and that this choice can impact additionality. We also show that the selection of an area with low opportunity costs, which is frequently presented as a location bias, does not necessarily preclude additionality. |
| Keywords: | Additionality, Conservation policy, Deforestation, Impact evaluation, REDD+, Spatial analysis |
| Date: | 2022–02–01 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-03467584&r=ppm |
| By: | Taron, Avinandan; Majumder, A.; Bodach, Susanne; Agbefu, Dzifa |
| Abstract: | Processing biomass from different waste streams into marketable products such as organic fertilizer and bio-energy is increasingly realized through public-private partnerships (PPPs). In developing countries, the private sector can be expected to contribute technical skills, organizational capabilities and marketing expertise, and leverage capital inflow. In contrast, the public sector will provide the regulatory framework and help its enforcement, plan public investment, involve and educate stakeholders, and ensure waste supply. This report reviews case studies that implemented PPPs in resource recovery and reuse (RRR) from waste streams with a particular focus on Asia and Africa, including those PPPs facilitated by the authors. Critical factors behind the success and failure of these cases are analyzed. The review indicates three key barriers to success: (i) waste-related bottlenecks, (ii) limited awareness about RRR products and their market(ing), and (iii) lack of proper institutional frameworks. Common shortfalls concern failure to meet commitments related to the quality and quantity of waste, missing understanding of the reuse market, etc. The report points out mitigation measures addressing possible challenges around appropriate technologies, finance and revenue streams, legal issues, as well as social and environmental concerns. It is required to establish close monitoring, appropriate procurement mechanisms and due diligence during the project preparation and pre-bid. If possible, such a PPP project should consider risk and commercial viability assessment as well as financial strategy planning (scaling). Successful involvement of the private sector in the RRR market is critical to close the resource loop and safeguard human and environmental health, which is the overarching objective of sustainable waste management. |
| Keywords: | Environmental Economics and Policy, Marketing, Productivity Analysis, Public Economics, Resource /Energy Economics and Policy, Risk and Uncertainty |
| Date: | 2023–08–22 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:iwmirp:339137&r=ppm |
| By: | Edouard ED Ngamountsika (AUF - Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie); Edouard Ngamountsika (Université Marien Ngouabi) |
| Abstract: | Entrepreneurial incubation is a new word in the Marien Ngouabi University (UMNG) ecosystem. In reality, Congolese culture has a preference for the civil service, due to the influence of the communist years. Talking about business creation means taking stock of the situation. For UMNG, it is necessary to set up an entrepreneurial pre-incubation pole (PPE) environment to support students with projects. Firstly, it will provide workspaces, a permanent team, training and capacity-building in entrepreneurial project support, and assistance in setting up a mentoring system for students. Secondly, it will mobilize administrative teams and teachers on the themes of student entrepreneurship, the organization of selection committees, the reinforcement of training offers on entrepreneurial culture, investment culture and financial inclusion, and finally awareness-raising actions on entrepreneurship. After demonstrating the advantages of the PPE, we will examine how it will become the hub of incubation at UMNG. |
| Abstract: | L'incubation entrepreneuriale est un nouveau mot dans l'écosystème de l'université Marien Ngouabi (UMNG). En réalité, la culture congolaise a une préférence pour le fonctionnariat due à l'influence des années de communisme. Parler de la création d'entreprise consiste à faire un état des lieux sur la question. Pour l'UMNG, il est nécessaire de mettre en place un environnement de pôle de préincubation entrepreneuriale (PPE) pour accompagner les étudiants porteurs de projets. Premièrement, il sera question d'espaces de travail, d'une équipe permanente, d'organiser des formations et en renforcement de capacités sur l'accompagnement des projets entrepreneuriaux, un accompagnement pour la mise en place d'un système de mentorat au profit des étudiants. Deuxièmement, il mobilisera des équipes administratives et des enseignants sur des thématiques de l'entrepreneuriat étudiant ; de l'organisation des comités de sélection, du renforcement des offres de formations sur la culture entrepreneuriale, de la culture d'investissement et d'inclusion financière et enfin des actions de sensibilisation à l'entrepreneuriat. Après avoir montré les avantages du PPE, nous examinerons comment celui deviendra la plate tournante de l'incubation au sein de l'UMNG. |
| Keywords: | incubation entrepreneuriale – fonctionnariat - république du Congo - université Marien Ngouabi- |
| Date: | 2023–10–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04364411&r=ppm |
| By: | Darlington Agbonifi (Department of Economics (University of Verona)) |
| Abstract: | This paper presents an integrated methodology to simultaneously estimate the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of public-financed investments in green projects on the labor markets, value-added, and households induced consumption expenditures in a multiregional economy in equilibrium. I construct a novel dataset and implement an environmentally integrated multiregional social accounting matrix (EI-MRSAM) modelling technique on the regional macroeconomic investment analyses for Italy. Results show that Lombardy’s intra-regional investment impact on value-added (GDP) share accounts for almost 78%, while 22% accrues to the rest of Italy in terms of interregional value-added spillover effects through trade channels. The public investments impact on the regional and national economy decreases by around 10% of value-added after internalizing the environmental costs of climate change damages induced by industrial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. I then conduct a counterfactual ex-ante macro-policy evaluation of an endogenous increase by 25% of the baseline investments to each of thematic missions which represents the key areas of the public policy interventions. I find that the return-on-investment in digital and innovative public-administration as most efficient in terms of potential regional value-added growth compared to other counterfactual outcomes. The impact on consumption expenditures and induced GHG emissions are also consistent with those of value-added. |
| Keywords: | EI-MRSAM model, investments in green projects, value-added GDP, climate change, GHG emissions, environmental valuation, digital transformation |
| JEL: | C67 D57 F18 H54 Q56 R12 |
| Date: | 2024–01 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ver:wpaper:02/2024&r=ppm |