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Challenges and Optimization Strategy for Feed-In Tariffs of Renewable Energy in CIS Countries

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Saidmamatov O., Salaev S., Eshchanov B.

Baltic Journal of Real Estate Economics and Construction Management

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2015

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vol. 3

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issue 1

6-13

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Modern life is convincing us that renewable energy technologies, policies, strategies should be disseminated all over the world to provide sustainable development. As an instrument, feed-in tariffs of renewable energy should be designed considering public finance opportunities, buying power of consumers in order to tackle administrative barriers as an optimization strategy. The authors used the comparison, data analysis and logical access methods. The paper provides evidence from leading countries in the industry, explores ongoing challenges in the application of feed-in tariff policies, analyses the optimal methodologies to give recommendations to stakeholders.

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Efekty integracji regionalnej w krajach rozwijających się

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Piekutowska A.

Studia Ekonomiczne

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2014

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vol. 166

88-97

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Integration trends can be observed in all groups of countries, although these may arise due to various reasons. In developing countries, it is primarily the desire to speed up the process of economic development. Integration processes accompanying the elimination of trade barriers was to facilitate the realization of this goal through intensive development of trade. Unfortunately, despite attempts to cross-regional co-operation in developing countries, the creation of free trade areas or common market ended in many cases fail. Determined by both structural factors and political. Hence, regional integration in developing countries has not brought the expected results. Not all countries have benefited equally as other's major mutual trade. At the same time, the most vulnerable are countries in Africa where the barrier to integration is primarily a low level of development. This article aims to analyze the integration processes which previously took place in these countries and the impact of this integration. This article attempts to answer the question of whether regional integration among developing countries has led to the development of their trade?

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The effect of microfinance on income inequality: Perspective of developing countries

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Mahmoud Ali I. A., Ghoneim H.

Journal of Economics and Management

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2019

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vol. 35

40-62

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Aim/purpose – Studying the impact of microfinance on income inequality from a macro- -economic perspective. Design/methodology/approach – Cross-sectional regression analysis is used to measure the effect of microfinance on the Gini index in a sample of 30 developing countries from across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. A set of control variables are added to the model including: inflation, educational attainment, democracy, population growth, percentage of arable land to strengthen the model’s reliability. Findings – Results indicate that neither a positive nor a negative impact of microfinance on Gini index could be significantly proved for the sample countries. Research implications/limitations – Due to lack of data availability, research is conducted on a small sample of 30 countries. Therefore, to obtain more generalisable results, it is recommended for future research to use a larger sample. Originality/value/contribution – Microfinance is becoming a focal issue in alleviating poverty and inequality, and this paper’s main contribution is that it explores this matter from a macro-economic perspective by looking at the holistic impact of microcredit on a sample of developing countries. Hence, the paper provides further investigation and suggestions for a better implementation of microfinance policies.

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Post Disaster Waste Management Strategies In Developing Countries: Case Of Sri Lanka

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Karunasena G., Amaratunga D., Haigh R., Lill I.

International Journal of Strategic Property Management

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2009

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vol. 13

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issue 2

171-190

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Disasters cause substantial damage around the world. This causes serious environmental and economic burden on normal living conditions, reconstruction and general waste collection processes. Within this context, waste management has emerged as a critical issue in responding to a disaster. Thus, this paper addresses post disaster waste management strategies adopted in developing countries and applicability of best global practices in respect of challenges encountered. Comprehensive literature review and field survey among national level institutes in Sri Lanka were conducted to gather information and semi-structured interviews were used as a method of data collection. The findings revealed that strategies, issues and challenges are varying according to type of disaster, magnitude, location, country etc. Further, poor implementation of prevailing rules and regulations; poor standards of local expertise and capacities, inadequate funds, lack of communication and coordination are identified as key issues encountered.

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Stichines nelaimes visame pasaulyje pridaro daug žalos. Tai labai pasunkina aplinkosauginê ir ekonominê situacijâ iprastomis gyvenimo salygomis, atstatant aplinkâ ir vykdant bendruosius atlieku rinkimo procesus. Šiame kontekste atlieku tvarkymas išryškejo kaip esmine problema, reaguojant i stichine nelaime. Taigi šiame darbe nagrinejamos atlieku tvarkymo po stichiniu nelaimiu strategijos, taikomos besivystančiose šalyse, ir geriausiu pasauliniu praktiku taikymas, imantis kilusiu iššūkiu. Siekiant surinkti informacija išsamiai apžvelgta literatura ir tiesiogiai ištirtos Šri Lankos valstybines institucijos, o duomenims rinkti pasitelktas pusiau strukturiniu interviu metodas. Iš rezultatu aišku, kad strategijos, problemos ir iššūkiai skiriasi priklausomai nuo stichines nelaimes pobudžio, masto, vietos, valstybes ir pan. Be to, nustatyta, kad pagrindines problemos yra prastas visuotiniu taisykliu ir reglamentu taikymas, prasti vietines patirties standartai ir menkos galimybes, lešu trūkumas, komunikacijos ir koordinavimo trūkumas.

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A New Partnership of Developing Regions: Africa - China, India, Brazil, and its Importance for the Operation of African Regional Economic Communities (RECs)

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Garlińska-Bielawska J.

Central European Review of Economics & Finance

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2015

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issue Vol. 10, No 4

105-115

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With the emergence of Brazil, Russia, India, and China (the BRIC countries) as new sources of global economic, trade and investment growth, the world economy has experienced a relative shift in economic power in the 21st century. The dominance of these new rights has accompanied a significant improvement in economic prospects for Africa. According to The Economist, "Over the past decade, Africa has gone from being the 'hopeless continent' to a 'rising star' and the next major growth pole in the world economy". In this peculiar situation in world economy, the aim of this paper is to analyse the economic cooperation between African states and China, India, and Brazil in the 21st century, and its importance for the integration processes on the continent. The paper uses an analytical and descriptive method, and also national and international literature, and statistical data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development - UNCTAD. United Nations Economic Commission for Africa - ECA and Standard Bank. The analysis shows the necessity for African RECs to develop a consistent policy in the area of co-operation with emerging economies, in order to increase the benefits of regional integration and strengthen the bargaining position of the region.(original abstract)

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Selected theoretical aspects of the international integration of underdeveloped countries

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Garlińska-Bielawska J.

Central European Review of Economics & Finance

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2016

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issue Vol. 12, No 2

79-88

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The key theoretical problem related to integration of less developed countries is the possibility of legitimate application of the existing theoretical framework of international economic integration to developed as well as developing countries (the question of its universality). The article aims at presenting selected theoretical approaches to the economic integration of less developed countries in the context of the general theory of international integration. With the use of an historical approach to the descriptive analytical method, the relevant international and Polish literature on the topic spanning from the middle of the past century until the beginning of the 21st century were thoroughly analysed. (original abstract)

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Runda z Dohy WTO – próba przyjęcia reguł sprzyjających interesom krajów rozwijających się

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Zajaczkowski M.

Studia Ekonomiczne

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2018

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vol. 372

205-219

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Runda z Dohy WTO, niezależnie od jej ostatecznego rezultatu, symbolizuje włączenie problematyki rozwojowej do głównego nurtu międzynarodowego systemu handlowego. Wprawdzie zagadnienia dotyczące rozwoju występowały w rokowaniach wielostronnych GATT, ale zakres spraw będących przedmiotem negocjacji był selektywny i ograniczony. Celem opracowania jest zbadanie wzrostu znaczenia kwestii rozwojowych w ramach rundy z Dohy WTO. Służy temu przedstawienie ewolucji roli i znaczenia krajów rozwijających się w GATT oraz WTO, a także próba przyjęcia uzgodnień w dwóch zasadniczych obszarach dla interesów handlowych krajów rozwijających się – w rolnictwie i towarach przemysłowych. Osobnym problemem jest porozumienie o ułatwieniach w handlu (Trade Facilitation Agreement – TFA) i towarzyszący mu mechanizm wsparcia na rzecz wdrożenia regulacji dotyczących TFA.

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The WTO Doha Development Round of multilateral trade negotiations, regardless of its final result, signifies the inclusion of development issues into the mainstream of international trading system. Although development issues were present in the GATT, the scope of subjects under discussion was selective and limited. The aim of the paper is to analyze the growth of the importance of development issues within the WTO Doha round. Therefore, the focus was put on arrangements under the key areas for interests of developing countries: agriculture and industrial goods. A separate attention was drawn on the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) and its accompanying element of trade facilitation facility. The TFA is the only multilateral trade agreement adopted in the Doha round and an example of the concert that can be a pattern for other WTO multilateral arrangements.

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G20 jako instrument sterowania gospodarką światową

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Para S.

Studia Ekonomiczne

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2013

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vol. 139

41-49

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The evolution of G20 represents a landmark development in global governance. The moves in 2008-2009 prompted by the global financial crisis, to convene the G20 at the level of heads of state constituted the first major adaptation of global arrangements to better fit with the fact of the emerging powers. The coming years will show whether the G20 has actually managed to carry out the necessary reforms. The risk of another, more fraught with consequences, crisis mobilises the G20 states' leaders. There is also a strong likelihood that the positive assessment of the Group of Twenty effectiveness in the field of the world economy will facilitate the expansion of its activity on several other vital issue areas.

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Mobile money services development: the case of Africa

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Mitręga-Niestrój K., Puszer B., Szewczyk Ł.

Studia Ekonomiczne

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2018

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vol. 356

78-96

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The aim of this study is to assess mobile money services market developments in Africa in recent years in comparison to other parts of the world, with particular reference to mobile payments. The empirical research question is to find out what is the state of development of the mobile money services, especially mobile payments, in Africa compared to other regions of the world. Nowadays, the mobile money services, including mobile payments, are developing very fast in Africa, comparing not only to other developing countries but also developed ones. The potential of mobile money services to bring access to financial services is observed in the developing world. The key findings show that in Africa the growing number of mobile money services, including mobile payments, can be seen. It is important to say that Africa is in the centre of high development in the area of mobile payments, due to numerous reasons, e.g. the growing use of mobile phones. Africa is the leader in mobile money, which has become an important element of Africa’s everyday life. Furthermore, mobile money services can become the driving force for growth of the domestic economies. There are still very diverse situations between African countries and the local markets vary widely, therefore, it is hard to obtain more specific data concerning to mobile payments problem. The paper is based on both literature studies and analysis of statistical data concerning the key aspects of the problem covered by the study.

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Celem artykułu jest ocena rozwoju rynku usług pieniądza mobilnego w Afryce w ostatnich latach w porównaniu z innymi częściami świata, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem płatności mobilnych. Głównym pytaniem badawczym jest ustalenie, jaki jest stan rozwoju mobilnych usług finansowych, zwłaszcza płatności mobilnych, w Afryce w porównaniu z innymi regionami świata. Obecnie usługi mobilnego pieniądza, w tym płatności mobilnych, rozwijają się w Afryce bardzo szybko, w porównaniu nie tylko z innymi krajami rozwijającymi się, ale również rozwiniętymi. Pieniądz mobilny ma bardzo duży potencjał w obszarze zapewnienia dostępu do usług finansowych w krajach rozwijających się. Kluczowe wnioski wskazują, że w Afryce można zaobserwować rosnącą liczbę usług związanych z mobilnym pieniądzem, w tym płatności mobilnych. Należy podkreślić, że kontynent afrykański jest współcześnie „centrum rozwoju” płatności mobilnych, z wielu powodów, m.in. rosnącej liczby użytkowników telefonów komórkowych. Usługi pieniądza mobilnego, stały się ważnym elementem codziennego życia w Afrykańczyków. Co więcej, usługi mobilnego pieniądza mogą stać się siłą napędową wzrostu krajowych gospodarek. Nadal występują wyraźne różnice w rozwoju usług mobile money między państwami afrykańskimi i wciąż trudno jest uzyskać bardziej szczegółowe dane dotyczące tego rynku. Artykuł opiera się zarówno na badaniach literaturowych, jak i na analizie danych statystycznych dotyczących kluczowych aspektów problemu objętego badaniem.

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Wkład Edwarda F. Szczepanika do ekonomii rozwoju

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Starzyk K.

Studia Ekonomiczne

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2016

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vol. 269

24-38

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Celem niniejszego tekstu jest przedstawienie wkładu Edwarda F. Szczepanika do ekonomii rozwoju, w szczególności w odniesieniu do roli uprzemysłowienia w rozwoju gospodarczym krajów słabo rozwiniętych. W artykule przedstawiono kierunki badań na temat krajów rozwijających się w świetle przemian zachodzących w gospodarce światowej w ujęciu historycznym, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem przemian po II wojnie światowej, a więc przemian, które zachodzą w świecie w okresie badań prowadzonych przez E. Szczepanika w Hongkongu w latach 1953-1963. Przedstawiono także mało znaną w Polsce sylwetkę E. Szczepanika jako ekonomisty i męża stanu oraz jego bogaty dorobek naukowy na tle jego politycznie złożonej drogi życiowej. Unikatowy dorobek Edwarda Szczepanika w obszarze ekonomii rozwoju przedstawia się w niniejszym tekście w odniesieniu do problemów uprzemysłowienia krajów rozwijających się, zwłaszcza w początkowej fazie wychodzenia z zacofania gospodarczego. Rozważa się także możliwość wykorzystania tego ujęcia we współczesnych badaniach na temat gospodarek wschodzących. Zachęca się także do dalszych badań dorobku E. Szczepanika w dziedzinie ekonomiki rolnictwa i polityki rolnej.

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The aim of this paper is to present the contribution of Edward F. Szczepanik to the Economics of Development, in particular with regard to the role of industrialisation process in the economic development of less developed countries. In the article we present the directions of research dealing with the developing countries in the light of changes in the world economy in the historical context, especially taking into account the changes after World War II, the changes which take place in the world during the time of the research undertaken by E. Szczepanik in Hong Kong between 1953-1963. We also present a less recognised in Poland profile of E. Szczepanik – that of an economist and statesman as well as his rich scientific exploits. All against the background of his politically complex life path. The unique achievements of Edward Szczepanik in the area of Development Economics are shown in this text in the context of problems developing countries face principally in the early phase of pulling out of underdevelopment. A possibility of use of this approach in modern research on rising economies is also considered. We also encourage further study of E. Szczepanik scientific exploits in the area of agricultural economics and agricultural policy with respect to the developing countries as a lesson for today.

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Challenges and Optimization Strategy for Feed-In Tariffs of Renewable Energy in CIS Countries

Efekty integracji regionalnej w krajach rozwijających się

The effect of microfinance on income inequality: Perspective of developing countries

Post Disaster Waste Management Strategies In Developing Countries: Case Of Sri Lanka

A New Partnership of Developing Regions: Africa - China, India, Brazil, and its Importance for the Operation of African Regional Economic Communities (RECs)

Selected theoretical aspects of the international integration of underdeveloped countries

Runda z Dohy WTO – próba przyjęcia reguł sprzyjających interesom krajów rozwijających się

G20 jako instrument sterowania gospodarką światową

Mobile money services development: the case of Africa

Wkład Edwarda F. Szczepanika do ekonomii rozwoju