Stakeholder Cooperation

Abstract:In this paper, the approaches of a sample of small firms to environmental issues in the UK and the Netherlands are compared. The study makes a contribution by addressing the lack of research on small firms and the environment, as well as offering insights into the influence that cultural, institutional, and political frameworks can have on small firm owner-managers’ attitudes to external issues. The environment is considered here as an ethical issue, drawing on work on the environmental responsibility of business by both Bowie (1990) and Hoffman (1991). It is argued that the approaches to the environment identified in this study by Dutch and UK small firm owner-managers do not fit in with the positions of either Bowie or Hoffman. The concept of stakeholder cooperation is proposed as a more realistic alternative.

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Implementation of education for sustainable development strategy in mathematics education through stakeholder cooperation

New Trends and Issues Proceedings on Humanities and Social Sciences ◽

10.18844/prosoc.v4i9.3047 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (9) ◽

pp. 90-100

Author(s):

Anna Vintere

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Mathematics Education ◽

Development Strategy ◽

Informal Education ◽

Professional Associations ◽

Education For Sustainable Development ◽

Development Education ◽

Cross Border ◽

Stakeholder Cooperation

The author has identified different stakeholder cooperation opportunities to implement the strategy for education for sustainable development (ESD) in mathematics education. Particular attention should be paid to mathematics education. Measurement for the implementation of the ESD strategy in mathematics education at Latvia University of Agriculture made by four input indicators as determined by the objectives of the UNECE Strategy for ESD are promoting sustainable development through formal, non-formal and informal education, equipping educators with the competence to include ESD in their teaching, and teaching tools and materials and research on ESD. The measures have been described based on the experience in different cooperation networks: Baltic Network in AGROMETRICS, Latvia-Lithuania cross-border network for adapting mathematical competences for socio-economic development (MATNET) and cross-border network for raising competencies in data analysis technologies (LV-LT-BY DATA ANALYSIS), as well as in cooperation with study programme directors, professional associations, employers and authorities. Keywords: Sustainable development, education for sustainable development, mathematics education, competencies, stakeholder cooperation.

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Social and Economic Outcomes of Fisheries Certification: Characterizing Pathways of Change in Canned Fish Markets

Frontiers in Marine Science ◽

10.3389/fmars.2021.791085 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

Author(s):

Christopher M. Anderson ◽

Amber Himes-Cornell ◽

Cristina Pita ◽

Ashleigh Arton ◽

Margaux Favret ◽

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Keyword(s):

Rapid Assessment ◽

Theory Of Change ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Environmental Certification ◽

Assessment Protocol ◽

Sustainable Products ◽

Marine Stewardship Council ◽

The World ◽

Underlying Mechanisms ◽

Stakeholder Cooperation

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) eco-labeling program provides fisheries a pathway to demonstrate their sustainability by undergoing an environmental certification. Like other standard-setters, the MSC’s ‘theory of change’ presumes that markets use this information to select for sustainable products, providing an incentive for producers to improve their practices and become certified. However, the underlying mechanisms which actually work to link market behavior and participation in the program in different contexts have not been systematically identified. We draw on broad MSC field experience to identify processes that have supported the theory of change in individual fisheries. Then, we develop a broadly applicable rapid assessment protocol, relying on a semi-structured interviews of key informants, to gather systematic evidence for key dynamics within the theory of change: the effects of going through MSC certification on market processes, partnerships in the fishery, and governance. In a pilot test of the protocol, we identify important common and idiosyncratic processes in three canned product fisheries: United States west coast albacore tuna, Brittany sardines, and Portuguese sardines. We find that the harvesters and buyers/processors in these fisheries sought certification primarily to expand or maintain their market share, and that certification was synergistic with stakeholder cooperation. The cases demonstrate how our rapid assessment interviews allow program participants to relate their experience in their own words yet facilitate systematic comparison to identify common mechanisms within the theory of change. We propose its wider application to systematically advance our understanding of social and economic processes that drive of eco-label interventions in different geographies and supply chains around the world.

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Sistem Informasi dan Akuntabilitas Publik di Tingkat Desa (Studi tentang Penerapan Sida Samekta dalam Mewujudkan Akuntabilitas Publik di Desa Karangwuni Kecamatan Rongkop Kabupaten Gunungkidul)

Jurnal Wacana Kinerja Kajian Praktis-Akademis Kinerja dan Administrasi Pelayanan Publik ◽

10.31845/jwk.v23i1.170 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 23

Author(s):

Evi Nilawati ◽

Septiono Eko Bawono ◽

Primanadia Harvitrananda

Keyword(s):

Information System ◽

Group Discussion ◽

Information Access ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Public Accountability ◽

Budget Support ◽

Government Role ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

Program Accountability ◽

Stakeholder Cooperation

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the village information system (VIS) Sida Samekta in achieving public accountability in Karangwuni Village, Rongkop Sub-District, Gunungkidul Regency. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were obtained through secondary data, observation, focused group discussion, and in-depth interviews. The finding indicates that VIS was entirely effective for achieving its purpose, presenting poverty data, supporting citizen journalism, strategic suitability in customer satisfaction, and having certain values, such as inclusiveness, public literation, ease of information access, and innovation. This research shows that the effectiveness of the information system has achieved public accountability in legal accountability, program accountability, and financial accountability. This research suggests, in order to improve VIS Sida Samekta, it needs village policy and budget support, data integration, expanded stakeholder cooperation, and local government role in implementing Sida Samekta Award.

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PENGEMBANGAN KAWASAN PEDESAAN BERBASIS AGRIBISNIS DI KECAMATAN KELIMUTU, KABUPATEN ENDE, PROPINSI NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR

AGRICA ◽

10.37478/agr.v3i2.500 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 123-137

Author(s):

Ernesta Leha

Keyword(s):

Development Strategy ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Swot Analysis ◽

National Level ◽

Global Perspective ◽

Matrix Analysis ◽

Agricultural Product ◽

The People ◽

Analysis Technique ◽

Stakeholder Cooperation

The sector of agriculture experienced significant growth at the national level during 2008. This lead to the betterment of rural society or urban society. So does the Province of Nusa Tenggara Timur. The development of the sector of agriculture is significant enough but it is not quite optimal. It could be seen from the decreasing capability of absorbing manpower. This is the strong reason why rural areas need developing as agribusiness based-areas because the majority of the people who live in a rural area are a farmer. Knowing the prospect of an area if developed as an agribusiness based-areas needs specific research which can formulate priority of right strategies to develop agribusiness-based rural areas. This research was performed in the sub-district of Kelimutu, the regency of Ende, Province of Nusa Tenggara Timur. The internal factors which constitute the strength and the weakness are the availability of resources and land, farmer group, agricultural extension doer, cooperation, government official, human resources, socio-culture, technology, management, constitute the chance and barrier are tourism, stakeholder cooperation, foreign people, marketing, strategic location, the emergence of the new agricultural centre area, transportation problems, partnership, public demand, social problems, opposition, and rivalry. This research was used was qualitative ones which are obtained by in-depth interview, observation, questionnaire and document analysis. Meanwhile, the method and analysis technique which was used were (1) Matrix analysis of EFAS and EFAS; (2) SWOT analysis and (3) analysis of QSPM. From the research, formulations of alternative strategy aggressive which could be applied in the village of Kelimutu are (a) To increase the quality of human resource of Kelimutu in working out agribusiness-based natural resources and land, (b) To elevate the cooperation of stakeholder in developing the sub-district of Kelimutu because this area is a tourism area having a great potency of agribusiness and (c) To increase the capability of farmer management in the effort of agriculture, the processing and marketing of the agricultural stuff. Meanwhile, strategic priorities of intensive growth which could be applied are (a) Market penetration strategy to increase the market share of the agricultural product of the area through an extensive marketing effort, (b) Market Development Strategy which is intended to introduce agricultural product (from sub-district of Kelimutu) to new areas and in a global perspective, as well as the development of the international-scale market and (c) Product development strategy which is intended to increase sale by improving or modifying the existing product.

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South Arm Crossing Project: Navigating Through the Regulatory Environment and Stakeholder Communication in the Lower Fraser River Basin

2010 8th International Pipeline Conference, Volume 3 ◽

10.1115/ipc2010-31610 ◽

2010 ◽

Author(s):

Matthew T. MacKinnon ◽

Chris Dane ◽

Amy Hennessy

Keyword(s):

Effective Communication ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Regulatory Agencies ◽

Fraser River ◽

The South ◽

Community Members ◽

Regulatory Policies ◽

Stakeholder Interests ◽

Local Municipalities ◽

Stakeholder Cooperation

HDD projects in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia face a myriad of regulatory policies and community and stakeholder interests due to concerns associated with land use, zoning requirements, and sensitive archaeological, agricultural and environmental areas. As a result, the Terasen Gas Incorporated (TGI) Fraser River South Arm Crossing Upgrade Project aka “the South Arm Crossing” was subject to review by several regulatory agencies and local municipalities and underscores the importance of effective communication and collaboration with regulators, the community, and stakeholders. This paper provides an overview of the regulatory authorizations and permitting requirements of the South Arm Crossing and identifies key stakeholders affected by the project. The South Arm Crossing reveals the importance of effective communication with regulatory agencies, land owners, businesses, and communities in the early stages of a project. Furthermore, agency and stakeholder cooperation can be enhanced with increased responsiveness to regulatory issues, and by incorporating stakeholder concerns into the project’s development. The lessons learned from the South Arm Crossing will enhance the pipeline community’s understanding of the federal and provincial regulations required to complete HDD projects in the Lower Mainland and provide strategies for developing communications and relationships with community members and stakeholders.

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