Mexico airport stunt brings long-term risks for AMLO

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Public Consultation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Investor Confidence ◽  
International Airport ◽  
Public Consultations

Significance AMLO announced the project would be mothballed on October 29, following an ad hoc public consultation carried out between October 25 and 28. The new administration will instead seek to develop the capital’s existing international airport, linking it to the nearby Santa Lucia air base, which would be expanded to allow commercial flights to operate there. The plan also includes revamping an existing airport in Toluca (Mexico State). Impacts By relying on public consultations, AMLO will avoid responsibility for any controversial decisions. Business uncertainty looks set to be a problem under AMLO despite his initial promises of pragmatism. If he destroys investor confidence, AMLO will struggle to keep his campaign promises and redress social injustices.

Mexico projects will not drive post-pandemic recovery

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
State Governments ◽  
Infrastructure Projects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Investor Confidence ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Exploration And Production ◽  
Term Energy

Significance The package of 39 projects, worth MXN297bn (USD14.5bn), aims to boost post-pandemic economic growth through privately funded investments or strategic alliances between private entities and state governments in infrastructure, energy and communications. Several government flagship infrastructure projects also receive increased resources in the proposed 2021 budget. Impacts The ARE will not solve Mexico’s long-term energy needs as it excludes major areas such as hydrocarbons exploration and production. The 190,000 jobs that the ARE may create will do little to offset the 2 million formal jobs lost due to the pandemic in March-August. Most of the employment that will be created by the ARE and government priority projects will be temporary, low-paid jobs. Concerns regarding contractual security under the current administration will continue to dampen investor confidence.

scholarly journals Long-term community development within a researcher network

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 844-861 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hazel Hall ◽  
Peter Cruickshank ◽  
Bruce Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Network Centrality ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
Network Ties ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report the results from a study that investigated the extent to which an intervention to develop a community of library and information science (LIS) researchers – the Developing Research Excellence and Methods (DREaM) project – was successful in meeting its main objective three years after its implementation. Of particular interest are factors that support or hinder network longevity. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected by online survey/telephone and focus group. From quantitative data, a social network analysis (SNA) and network diagrams were generated. Focus group discussions were recorded and transcribed, and data from these were analysed manually. Findings Three years after the end of its formal funding period, DREaM endured as a loose but persistent network. Social ties were more important than work ties, and network members with the highest network centrality held roles in academic institutions. Physical proximity between members was important to the maintenance of network ties. Actor status did not appear to have a bearing on network centrality. Research limitations/implications Discussion is limited to consideration of community development amongst core members of the network only. The “manufactured” nature of the DREaM network and unique context in which it was formed have implications for the generalisibility of the findings reported. Practical implications Social infrastructure is key to the long-term health of a network initiative. Continued ad hoc support would strengthen it further. Originality/value The findings add to understanding of factors important to the development of scholarly and learning communities. They extend contributions of earlier work that has deployed SNA techniques in LIS research and research in other fields.

Arab-uprising: an analysis from political economy perspective

Humanomics ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ataul Huq Pramanik
Keyword(s):  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Arab World ◽  
General Reader ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Social ◽  
Policy Frameworks ◽  
Cultural Components

Purpose – This paper aims at examining the past as well as the current issues responsible for the most recent Arab-uprising. Design/methodology/approach – The empirical evidence based on regression and correlation together with tabular presentations suggests that the issue of Arab-uprising can be examined from both theoretical and factual evidence. Both theoretical and empirical findings testify the extremely high interrelationships existing among the determinants and co-determinants of Arab-uprising. Based on the three most fundamental pre-requisites for living a life with satisfaction based on personal honour, dignity, voice, peace, justice and equality of opportunity, the economic, political and socio-cultural components are found to be neglected in the Arab World. The constraint of data limited the scope to use systematically available and reliable independent variables, in particular, warranted by any sophisticated empirical model. Findings – The findings will have policy directions for the policy-makers/politicians to address the serious issues involving empowerments. It is argued that the ad hoc solution based on buying the dissent of the critics using handouts is not a long-term sustainable solution to the problems. The findings are also expected to create social consciousness among those who are most concerned to see the changes in the society for betterment where every citizen can stand for his honour, dignity and voice, justice and equality. Originality/value – It is expected that the general reader can understand the issues raised in this paper, internalize the ideas and create an overall environment to redirect the policy frameworks for resolving the social problems without conflict.

Nuclear energy in Europe faces uncertain future

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Investor Confidence ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Nuclear Plants ◽  
Attractive Option ◽  
Uncertain Future

Significance The government's decision to delay its approval has raised questions about how and whether nuclear power will be developed further in the United Kingdom. The renewed uncertainty will do little to bolster the fortunes of the technology elsewhere in Europe. Impacts The high cost of new nuclear plants often makes government support necessary, which could lead to conflict with the European Commission. With investor confidence already low, the loss of Hinkley Point would adversely affect other proposed nuclear projects. The falling cost of renewable energy could make nuclear a less attractive option in the long term.

Malaysian capital transfer limits are possible

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Central Bank ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Investor Confidence ◽  
Aggressive Action ◽  
Capital Transfer

Significance But the ringgit has fallen by more than one-third from its peak in May 2013. Moves by Bank Negara, the central bank, to support the currency and most recently to clamp down on offshore trading have had little impact on easing the selling pressure, raising the odds on more aggressive action. Impacts Investor confidence could suffer long-term harm. A corporate repayments crisis could occur, raising the spectre of possible credit downgrades. The prime minister's position could be in jeopardy if incomes are affected.

Puerto Rican budget and statehood wrangles will worsen

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Puerto Rican ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Economic Recovery ◽  
Foreign Investor ◽  
Control Board ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Investor Confidence ◽  
The Us

Significance Fiscal pressures are causing controversy in Puerto Rico, but so too is fiscal policy-making. On July 5, Governor Ricardo Rossello announced that he would seek a court injunction that would prevent the budget he has signed from being disallowed in favour of the nearly 9-billion-dollar budget devised by the US-based federal fiscal control board. Impacts Domestic and foreign investor confidence in Puerto Rico is likely to fall further, complicating economic recovery and reform. The episode will further damage Puerto Rican politicians’ credibility when they make representations to Washington. The polarisation over Puerto Rico’s long-term future, and the US statehood question, will deepen. Delays in repairing the island’s economy, and then reforming it for the future, could see worker outflows.

Mexico’s orthodox budget will face pressures

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Policy ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Country Risk ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Investor Confidence ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
Refinancing Costs

Significance Mexico’s new government submitted its 2019 economic package to Congress on December 15, including the budget and revenue legislation, and macroeconomic assumptions and projections. Aggregate figures show no departure from the fiscal orthodoxy of recent decades. The proposed spending reshuffle is nevertheless significant, involving ambitious projects that may bring undue fiscal pressures. Impacts AMLO will pursue new investment projects and social programmes as soon as possible. Further jolts to investor confidence would increase country risk perceptions, pushing up debt refinancing costs. Additional economic policy measures seeking to boost long-term growth are likely in 2019.

Mixed signals will undermine business trust in Mexico

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Promotion ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Medium Term ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Chief Of Staff ◽  
Standard And Poor's ◽  
Public Consultations

Subject AMLO and business. Significance President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) announced on February 18 the creation of an Investment, Employment and Growth Promotion Council. Led by his chief of staff, Alfonso Romo -- the agroindustry businessman who oversaw relations with business groups and investors during AMLO’s 2018 presidential campaign -- the council aims to improve relations between the public and private sectors with a view to doubling economic growth to 4% by the end of the administration's term in 2024. Impacts Businesses will welcome Romo’s return as a more prominent player within the administration but he has yet to prove his leverage with AMLO. The government’s discourse against the neoliberal economic model will continue to buttress AMLO’s support in the short-to-medium term. If AMLO continues to put infrastructure projects at the mercy of public consultations, investors will become increasingly wary of Mexico. In the long term, without tangible improvements in living standards, the government’s popularity will decline despite its rhetoric. Standard and Poor’s lowering of Mexico’s sovereign outlook on March 1 points to a possible rating downgrade, which would weigh on growth.

Exploring Indian post-disaster temporary housing strategy through a comparative review

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arindam Biswas
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Homeless People ◽  
Public Consultation ◽  
Temporary Housing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Comparative Review ◽  
The Government ◽  
Post Disaster

Purpose Natural disasters not only cause dilapidated buildings and damaged infrastructure but also delay crucial aid for those affected in the event of a disaster and post-disaster recovery. An institutionally well-managed post-disaster housing strategy provides opportunities for physical and mental healing of its occupant. The time requires occupiers to remain in the temporary housing varies with circumstances. This paper aims to review post-disaster housing scenarios in India in comparison to two Asian cases from Indonesia and Japan. The study focuses on understanding Indian post-disaster housing strategies through a comparative review. Design/methodology/approach The research selects coastal cities of Tamil Nadu state, where the post-disaster temporary shelter and rehabilitation was planned and implemented after the Tsunami in 2004. The Tsunami created havoc in Nagapattinam and Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. Nagapattinam district reported 6,051 fatalities and many more homeless people. After the Tsunami, the government took measures to supply safe, secured and on-site shelter provisions. Surprisingly, many such shelters were never occupied. In many instances, people actually preferred to spend years in a temporary shelter rather occupying government housing. This paper evaluates such events and investigates India’s post-disaster shelter strategy against the derived best practices. This study is based on the sequential/logical reasoning and understanding of the facts. Discussions and findings from this study can be further generalised into a comprehensive policy discussion. Findings The paper finds that the manner of planning and design of post-disaster housing programmes influence medium- to long-term recovery of its occupant. A certain element of trade-off between implementation and quality of habitation results into compromises to achieving the desired outcome. When faced with socio-political, economic and financial constraints, the decision-makers are required to make trade-offs in deciding the manner and quantum of allocating resources. Coordination among these agencies is troublesome. It is true for all countries and there is no distinct answer to it. Public consultation and community participation in long-term rehabilitation are crucial to meet the aspiration of the local people. Originality/value The paper contributes in discussing a comparison of post-disaster housing rehabilitation between India and the two cases from Indonesia and Japan. As a review paper, the objective is to highlight the synthesis and overall understanding of post-disaster housing strategies from two cases and compare it with India.

Evaluating public consultation in nuclear energy: the importance of problem structuring and scale

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margot Hurlbert
Keyword(s):  
Energy Policy ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Public Consultation ◽  
Problem Structuring ◽  
Consultation Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Policy Field ◽  
The Government ◽  
Public Consultations

Purpose – This paper hypothesizes that in respect of developing nuclear energy, utilizing one process, on one occasion, and with only the development of nuclear energy as the “policy problem” on which consultations are based will not be successful; a more successful model occurs over the long term, utilizes an iterative process of engagement, and multiple framing of related energy issues (in addition to the development of nuclear energy). The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – This paper reviews and analyzes the framing of issues and chosen mechanisms of public consultations employed by the Government of Saskatchewan in relation to the nuclear energy future for Saskatchewan. These mechanisms are reviewed based on the perceptions and comments made by members of the public within the consultations which were recorded, coded and analysed, as well as a series of semi-structured qualitative interviews with key personnel involved in the consultation process. The three mechanisms of public participation employed by the Government of Saskatchewan are analyzed and evaluated and a model developed to facilitate the analysis. Findings – Alternative measures of successful participation are useful. The framing of issues, the time frame of analysis, and quality of communication flows are all determinative of success. The utilization of a combination of participatory mechanisms is also beneficial. An optimal strategy of public consultations respecting energy is developed based on interviews with key personnel in the policy field. Research limitations/implications – This research is based only on the perceptions of participants expressed within the participatory processes and key personnel in the energy policy field of Saskatchewan. Originality/value – This paper offers a model linking several policy considerations useful to future energy policy public consultations.

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