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on Project, Program and Portfolio Management |
| By: | Albers, H. Jo (University of Wyoming); Campoverde, P. David (University of Wyoming); King, Bethany (University of Wyoming); Newbold, Stephen (University of Wyoming); Sills, Erin (North Carolina State University); Alais, Lemiani (UDSM); Bugni, Victoria (University of Wyoming); Mtenge, Erica (Georgia State University) |
| Abstract: | Protected areas restrict access to land and other natural resources, which can impose welfare losses on local communities. Governments and NGOs often invest in livelihood alternatives considered compatible with conservation and share revenues generated from activities such as tourism and hunting with such communities to compensate for burdens. Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) in Tanzania is a wellknown example of a human occupied protected area that both restricts the activities of and shares revenues with its traditional Maasai residents. The NCA Authority shares revenues by funding the Pastoralist Council to provide both a grain subsidy (compensating for the prohibition on crop production) and public good projects in predominately Maasai villages within the NCA. We assess local preferences for different types of public goods by surveying female heads of individual households within polygamous families living in the NCA. We use a dichotomous choice experiment to identify the relative values of different public goods in terms of grain. We find that women value scholarships for children and healthcare center projects most highly, while cattle dips and village offices are lower priorities. |
| Keywords: | valuation; Maasai women; gender; biodiversity conservation; protected areas; pastoralists; well-being metrics; education; project rankings |
| JEL: | Q00 |
| Date: | 2022–10–18 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hhs:gunefd:2022_016&r= |
| By: | Mishra, Mukesh Kumar |
| Abstract: | India's goal of net-zero emissions by 2070 is a significant step towards addressing climate change. Green financing, a practice directing financial resources from sectors like banking, micro-credit, insurance, and investment towards projects with positive environmental and social impacts, is crucial for achieving this goal. It aligns financial flows with environmental protection, social well-being, and long-term sustainability. SEBI's efforts on green bond principles support environmentally friendly projects, mitigating climate change, and promoting social well-being. Collaboration between governments, financial institutions, investors, businesses, and civil society is essential for driving positive change. |
| Keywords: | Green Finance, Environmental Economics |
| JEL: | Q56 Q58 G23 G28 |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:esprep:294878&r= |
| By: | Patire, Anthony D. PhD; Dion, Francois PhD; Bayen, Alexandre M. PhD |
| Abstract: | This report explores opportunities for employing autonomous driving technology to dampen stop-and-go waves on freeways. If successful, it could reduce fuel consumption and emissions. This technology was tested in an on-road experiment with 100 vehicles over one week. Public stakeholders were engaged to assess the planning effort and feasibility of taking the technology to the next level: a pilot involving 1000+ vehicles over several months. Considerations included the possible geographical boundaries, target fleets of vehicles, and suitable facilities such as bridges or managed lanes. Flow smoothing technology may improve the user experience and operations of managed lanes or bridges, however it may require external incentives such as reduced tolls to entice the traveling public to use it. This must be matched with other goals such as verifying vehicle occupancy. It might be possible for some hybrid solution that addresses both challenges to provide a way forward. A concept of operations needs to be developed specifically for a target road geometry and a California partner. This concept should benefit from lessons learned from previous pilot projects and will need to be defined so as to achieve both (1) a penetration rate sufficient to achieve measurable effects; and (2) sufficient quality and quantity of data to confirm benefits. |
| Keywords: | Engineering, Autonomous vehicles, connected vehicles, traffic flow, advanced traffic management systems, demonstration projects |
| Date: | 2024–04–01 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:cdl:itsrrp:qt726964qq&r= |
| By: | Panagiota Koltsida; Eleni Toli; Christos Marinos-Kouris; Michail Dorgiakis; Yannis Ioannidis; Phoebe Koundouri |
| Abstract: | The Living Lab Modeler (LLM) is a web-based application that enables the digital representation of Living Labs (LLs) and the facilitation of their activities. LLM is designed on the premise of LLs being user-centred innovation ecosystems that rely on multi-stakeholder collaboration to drive innovation. The LLM addresses commonly observed shortcomings in the operation of Living Labs, by providing a digital solution to support core LL activities such as stakeholder management, activity tracking, outcome documentation, and reporting, including also more specialised modules that depict the interactions among the LL's 'ecosystem' entities. The first version of LLM was developed as part of the DESIRA H2020 project and tested with European LLs that sprang on the premise of DESIRA. This paper presents the empirical observations along with Living Lab related theoretical and conceptual perspectives that contributed to the shaping of the LLM, subsequently developing on the main design principles and functionalities, providing a comprehensive outline of the multifaceted capabilities of the tool and showcasing its potential. |
| Keywords: | Living Lab operation, Living Lab management, digital tools and solutions, user-centred innovation ecosystems, co-creation methodologies |
| Date: | 2024–05–15 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:aue:wpaper:2411&r= |
| By: | Asma Azzamouk (UCA - Université Cadi Ayyad [Marrakech]); Mustapha Zahir (UCA - Université Cadi Ayyad [Marrakech]) |
| Abstract: | Small and medium-sized businesses are characterized by their vulnerability due to their limited resources. Their lack of financing and expertise pushes them to implement new solutions to survive in a turbulent environment, marked by the difficult economic conjuncture and relentless competition. This article aims to explore how innovation takes place within SMEs, highlighting the peculiarities of this category of companies, in particular those that restrain their ambitions to venture into innovative projects. The present research is qualitative in nature, and the multiple case study approach was chosen for its exploratory appeal. We focused on two Moroccan SMEs for comparative data collection. The results show that SMEs are characterized by their fragility due to financial, technical and managerial factors, making them vulnerable to internal and external hazards. They recognize the importance of innovation for society, but face obstacles such as financial constraints, lack of skills and management shortcomings, which hold back the adoption of innovative practices. |
| Abstract: | Les petites et moyennes entreprises se caractérisent par leur vulnérabilité due à leurs ressources limitées. Leur manque de financement et de compétence les pousse à mettre en place de nouvelles solutions pour survivre dans un environnement turbulent, marqué par une conjoncture économique difficile et une concurrence acharnée. Cet article cherche à comprendre comment l'innovation s'opère au sein des PME et vise à cerner les particularités de cette catégorie d'entreprises, notamment celles qui freinent leurs ambitions de s'aventurer dans des projets innovants. La présente recherche est d'ordre qualitatif, l'étude de cas multiples a été choisie pour sa valeur exploratoire. Nous nous sommes concentrées sur deux PME marocaines, pour une collecte comparative de données. Il en résulte que les PME se distinguent par leur fragilité due à des facteurs financiers, techniques et managériaux, les rendant vulnérables aux aléas internes et externes. Elles reconnaissent l'importance de l'innovation pour la société, mais font face à des obstacles tels que des contraintes financières, un manque de compétences et des lacunes en gestion, qui entravent la mise en œuvre de processus innovants. |
| Keywords: | SME, vulnerability, innovation, PME, vulnérabilité, Innovation |
| Date: | 2024–04–21 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04554702&r= |
| By: | Brosch, Aline; Dauber, Jens; Gérard, Florence; Hördler, Achim |
| Abstract: | Der vorliegende Leitfaden für insektenfreundliches Liegenschaftsmanagement fasst die Erkenntnisse und Erfahrungen des dreijährigen LInCa-Projektes (Lebenswerter Insekten-Campus) zusammen. Das Projekt entwickelte und erprobte Maßnahmen zum Schutz der Insekten auf einer bundesbehördlichen Liegenschaft in Braunschweig unter Berücksichtigung der Geländenutzenden. Dieser Leitfaden unterstützt andere Liegenschaften bei den ersten Schritten zu einem insektenfreundlichen Gelände, indem er eine strukturierte Übersicht relevanter Aspekte bietet, die vor der Umsetzung von Maßnahmen zum Schutz der Insekten auf öffentlichen Liegenschaften zu berücksichtigen sind. Die Ansprüche der Menschen an die Grünflächen und die Lebensraumansprüche der Insekten stehen dabei gleichermaßen im Fokus. Die Auswahl der geeigneten Maßnahmen am Standort in Braunschweig basiert auf den Ergebnissen einer Umfrage, die die Einstellung der Campusnutzenden zur insektenfreundlichen Umgestaltung erfasste. Diese Ergebnisse geben wichtige Hinweise für die Auswahl und Umsetzung von Maßnahmen zum Schutz der Insekten auf einem von Menschen genutzten Gelände. Dabei wurde deutlich, dass Sicherheit und Gesundheit der Menschen nicht beeinträchtigt werden dürfen und dass Ästhetik sowie der Nutzen der Maßnahmen eine wesentliche Rolle spielen. Die Auswertung der Umfrage betonte auch die Bedeutung von Wissen über den ökologischen Nutzen und Erfahrungen, um die Akzeptanz für Maßnahmen zu steigern. Eine Vorlage der Umfrage wird den Leser*innen des Leitfadens zur Verfügung gestellt, um die Befragung auf anderen Liegenschaften zu ermöglichen und die Auswahl geeigneter Maßnahmen zu erleichtern. Zur Unterstützung der Maßnahmenauswahl enthält der Leitfaden einen Katalog mit 28 Maßnahmen in sechs Kategorien. Diese bieten Anleitungen zur Umsetzung und Pflege verschiedener Strukturelemente und Methoden zur Förderung von Insekten. Praktische Tipps aus der Praxis ergänzen die Informationen und geben hilfreiche Hinweise zur erfolgreichen Umsetzung der Maßnahmen. Insgesamt kann der Leitfaden für insektenfreundliches Liegenschaftsmanagement als Blaupause für die insektenfreundliche Gestaltung anderer Liegenschaften von der Planung bis zur Umsetzung dienen. |
| Abstract: | This guide for insect-friendly property management summarizes the findings and experiences of the three-year LInCa project (Livable Insect Campus). The project developed and tested measures to protect insects on a federal property in Braunschweig, taking the users of the site into account. This guide supports other properties in taking the first steps towards insect-friendly premises by providing a structured overview of relevant aspects to consider before implementing insect protection measures on public properties. The focus is equally on people's demands on green spaces and the habitat requirements of insects. The selection of suitable measures at the Braunschweig location is based on the results of a survey that recorded the attitudes of campus users towards insect-friendly redesign. These results provide important information for the selection and implementation of measures to protect insects on sites used by humans. It became clear that people's safety and health must not be compromised and that aesthetics and the benefits of the measures play an important role. The evaluation of the survey also emphasized the importance of knowledge about the ecological benefits and experiences in order to increase acceptance of measures. A template of the survey will be made available to readers of the guide to enable the survey to be carried out on other properties and to make it easier to select suitable measures. To support the selection of measures, the guide contains a catalog with 28 measures in six categories. These provide instructions for implementing and maintaining various structural elements and methods for promoting insects. Practical tips from practice complement the information and provide helpful tips on how to successfully implement the measures. Overall, the guide for insect-friendly property management can serve as a blueprint for the insect-friendly design of other properties from planning to implementation. |
| Keywords: | Insektenschutz, Liegenschaften, Grünflächenpflege, Insect conservation, real estate, green space maintenance |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:jhtiwp:294822&r= |