Reconciling Conflicting Demands in the EGM Industry: Government, Industry, Media and the Community

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
June St Clair Buchanan ◽  
Gregory Elliott
Keyword(s):  
Public Policies ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Politiques Publiques ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Stakeholder Interests ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Conflicting Demands ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Key Issues

Gambling has traditionally been a part of the national psyche in Australia. In more recent times, however, attitudes in much of the community are changing, with the result that governments are widely expected to develop increasingly restrictive public policies related to electronic gaming machines (EGMs). The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between government, business, and the broader community in the context of the gambling industry in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, and to explore the political and social policy implications of reconciling these competing stakeholder interests. The research draws on the results of 38 face-to-face interviews with key stakeholders in Nevada and NSW conducted during 2005 and 2006, with an additional two interviews in 2013 in NSW. Furthermore, 47 newspaper articles were analyzed to further identify key issues. Against a background of widespread community skepticism, we argue that governments have an important role in setting public policies and striking the appropriate balance between protecting those who have, or are susceptible to, gambling problems and the majority of people who play EGMs without any ensuing problems. However, businesses also have an important contribution to make by being proactively socially responsible, thereby increasing their legitimacy and negating the need for further government interventions.En Australie, les jeux de hasard sont traditionnellement ancrés dans les mœurs. Toutefois, depuis quelque temps, les attitudes d’une grande partie de la population sont en train de changer, de sorte que l’on s’attend généralement à ce que les gouvernements élaborent des politiques publiques de plus en plus restrictives à l’égard des appareils de jeux électroniques. Dans cet article, on examine les relations qui existent entre le gouvernement, les entreprises et l’ensemble de la population dans le contexte de l’industrie des jeux de hasard en Nouvelle-Galles du Sud, en Australie et on analyse les implications politiques et sociales d’une conciliation des intérêts complémentaires de ces intervenants. Ces travaux de recherche s’appuient sur les résultats de 38 entrevues en face à face avec les principaux intervenants au Nevada et en Nouvelle-Galles du Sud qui ont été réalisées au cours de 2005 et 2006, auxquelles s’ajoutent deux autres entrevues qui ont été effectuées en 2013 en Nouvelle-Galles du Sud. De plus, 47 articles de journaux ont été analysés pour définir davantage les principaux problèmes. Avec comme toile de fond un scepticisme généralisé dans la population, on soutient que les gouvernements ont un rôle important à jouer dans l’élaboration de politiques publiques et dans le maintien d’un juste équilibre lorsqu’il s’agit de protéger ceux qui ont des problèmes de jeu, ou ceux qui peuvent y succomber, et la majorité des gens qui utilisent des appareils de jeux électroniques sans que cela devienne problématique. Toutefois, les entreprises ont également un rôle important à jouer en prenant l’initiative d’agir de façon responsable sur le plan social, ce qui aura pour effet de renforcer leur légitimité et d’éliminer la nécessité d’avoir recours à d’autres interventions gouvernementales.

Reconciling Conflicting Demands in the EGM Industry: Government, Industry, Media and the Community

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
June St Clair Buchanan ◽  
Gregory Elliott
Keyword(s):  
Public Policies ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Politiques Publiques ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Stakeholder Interests ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Conflicting Demands ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Key Issues

Gambling has traditionally been a part of the national psyche in Australia. In more recent times, however, attitudes in much of the community are changing, with the result that governments are widely expected to develop increasingly restrictive public policies related to electronic gaming machines (EGMs). The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between government, business, and the broader community in the context of the gambling industry in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, and to explore the political and social policy implications of reconciling these competing stakeholder interests. The research draws on the results of 38 face-to-face interviews with key stakeholders in Nevada and NSW conducted during 2005 and 2006, with an additional two interviews in 2013 in NSW. Furthermore, 47 newspaper articles were analyzed to further identify key issues. Against a background of widespread community skepticism, we argue that governments have an important role in setting public policies and striking the appropriate balance between protecting those who have, or are susceptible to, gambling problems and the majority of people who play EGMs without any ensuing problems. However, businesses also have an important contribution to make by being proactively socially responsible, thereby increasing their legitimacy and negating the need for further government interventions.En Australie, les jeux de hasard sont traditionnellement ancrés dans les mœurs. Toutefois, depuis quelque temps, les attitudes d’une grande partie de la population sont en train de changer, de sorte que l’on s’attend généralement à ce que les gouvernements élaborent des politiques publiques de plus en plus restrictives à l’égard des appareils de jeux électroniques. Dans cet article, on examine les relations qui existent entre le gouvernement, les entreprises et l’ensemble de la population dans le contexte de l’industrie des jeux de hasard en Nouvelle-Galles du Sud, en Australie et on analyse les implications politiques et sociales d’une conciliation des intérêts complémentaires de ces intervenants. Ces travaux de recherche s’appuient sur les résultats de 38 entrevues en face à face avec les principaux intervenants au Nevada et en Nouvelle-Galles du Sud qui ont été réalisées au cours de 2005 et 2006, auxquelles s’ajoutent deux autres entrevues qui ont été effectuées en 2013 en Nouvelle-Galles du Sud. De plus, 47 articles de journaux ont été analysés pour définir davantage les principaux problèmes. Avec comme toile de fond un scepticisme généralisé dans la population, on soutient que les gouvernements ont un rôle important à jouer dans l’élaboration de politiques publiques et dans le maintien d’un juste équilibre lorsqu’il s’agit de protéger ceux qui ont des problèmes de jeu, ou ceux qui peuvent y succomber, et la majorité des gens qui utilisent des appareils de jeux électroniques sans que cela devienne problématique. Toutefois, les entreprises ont également un rôle important à jouer en prenant l’initiative d’agir de façon responsable sur le plan social, ce qui aura pour effet de renforcer leur légitimité et d’éliminer la nécessité d’avoir recours à d’autres interventions gouvernementales.

Barriers to Psychologists’ Adherence to Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines for Treating Musculoskeletal Injuries Within the State Insurance Regulatory Authority Compensation Schemes

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahira Haider ◽  
Debra A. Dunstan
Keyword(s):  
Regulatory Authority ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
The State ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Text Data ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Key Issues

AbstractObjectives:The use of evidence-based practice (EBP) guidelines by psychologists working within the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) compensation schemes for treating musculoskeletal injuries has been found to vary. The aim of this study was to qualitatively explore psychologists’ perceived barriers to adhering with EBP guidelines implemented by the New South Wales (NSW) SIRA.Methods:Registered psychologists (n= 20) working within the NSW SIRA compensation schemes participated in four focus groups conducted face-to-face (F2F) and online. Participants’ responses were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim and entered into NVivo 11 software. Text data were analysed to identify recurrent themes within and across groups (metropolitan, regional and rural).Results:Thematic analysis revealed three key issues: (a) a lack of trust in the validity of the recommended EBP guidelines; (b) lack of knowledge of the psychologist’s role in this context and insufficient skills to fully apply the guidelines, protocols and procedures; and (c) a poor fit between EBP guidelines, client presentations and circumstances, and the SIRA compensation schemes.ConclusionThe findings showed that both individual practitioner variables and contextual barriers influenced adherence to EBP. Practical implications for future research include generating recommendations to overcome the identified barriers using a collaborative approach between policymakers, researchers and practitioners.

‘I didn't like just sittin’ around all day’: Facilitating Social and Community Participation Among People with Mental Illness and High Levels of Psychiatric Disability

2010 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 375-391 ◽  
Author(s):  
KRISTY MUIR ◽  
KAREN R FISHER ◽  
DAVID ABELLO ◽  
ANN DADICH
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Psychiatric Disability ◽  
Supported Housing ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
South Wales ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
Limited Effectiveness ◽  
Living Skills ◽  
Support Programmes

AbstractPeople with mental illness can be profoundly disabled and at risk of social exclusion. Transitional models of supported housing have limited effectiveness in improving community participation. Stable, individualised psychosocial housing support programmes have been found to assist in improving mental health and decreasing hospitalisations, but little is understood about whether or how these programmes facilitate social and community participation. This article argues that, if certain supports are available, supported housing models can assist people with high levels of psychiatric disability to participate meaningfully in the community. To make this case, the article uses findings of a longitudinal evaluation of a supported housing model in Australia: the Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative Stage One (HASI). HASI is a partnership between the New South Wales Government Departments of Health and Housing and non-government organisations. It is a coordinated approach that provides clients with housing and community-based clinical support, as well as support with daily living skills and community participation. An analysis of questionnaire, database, interview and clinical data is used to demonstrate how HASI contributes to increased social and community participation. The article concludes with policy implications for supported housing models that aim to facilitate meaningful community participation for people with mental illness.

The Impact of Institutionalization, Politicization and Mobilization on the Direct Participation of Citizens Experiencing Poverty

2011 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 883-902 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Larocque
Keyword(s):  
Public Policies ◽  
Politiques Publiques ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
Mise En Œuvre ◽  
Direct Participation ◽  
The Impact

Abstract. This article seeks to evaluate how democratic and deliberative the direct participation of citizens experiencing poverty is in the definition and implementation of public policies that affect them. A comparison of Belgian and Quebec processes involving persons in situation of poverty indicates that the procedural dimensions of participation (franchise, quality and accountability) are clearly strengthened by institutionalized processes and weakened when processes become politicized. However, the authenticity of the process (a dimension tied to outcomes) remains largely independent from the nature of these processes and depends instead on the mobilization of social actors and especially of anti-poverty organizations.Résumé. Cette article évalue dans quelle mesure la participation directe des citoyens en situation de pauvreté à l'élaboration et la mise en œuvre des politiques publiques les concernant est démocratique et délibérative. Une comparaison des processus belges et québécois de participation des personnes en situation de pauvreté démontre que les dimensions procédurales de la participation (franchise, qualité et garantie) sont clairement renforcées par l'institutionnalisation, tandis qu'elles sont affaiblies par la politisation des processus. Par ailleurs, l'authenticité du processus (une dimension liée aux résultats) reste largement indépendante de la nature des mécanismes et dépend plutôt de la mobilisation des acteurs sociaux et particulièrement de celle des organisations de lutte contre la pauvreté.

scholarly journals Del dicho al hecho. El trecho recorrido por algunas políticas culturales colombianas

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Germán Rey
Keyword(s):  
Social Dynamics ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
The State ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Cultural Industries ◽  
Politiques Publiques ◽  
Cultural Policies ◽  
Michel De Certeau ◽  
The Social

Del dicho al hecho. El trecho recorrido por algunas políticas culturales colombianasResumen El Compendio de Políticas culturales de Colombia (2010) es el panorama escrito más completo de las políticas culturales nacionales. Pero, aun así, se trata de una fotografía de un momento, no solo porque ellas se transforman por las decisiones del Estado, sino porque las dinámicas sociales –por ejemplo, las locales y las regionales– las hacen evolucionar. Si se observara a través de una suerte de microscopio de lo simbólico lo que Michel de Certeau denominó el “hormiguero” de la cultura, las políticas públicas aparecerían como un campo en constante movimiento, con continuidades, desencuentros, fracasos, resistencias y caminos heterodoxos.From Saying to Doing. The Path Covered by Some Colombian Cultural PoliciesAbstractThe Compendium of Cultural Policies of Colombia (2010) is the most comprehensive written panorama of national cultural policies. But, even as such, it is a photograph of a moment, not only because these policies are transformed by the decisions of the state, but also because the social dynamics –for example, at the local and regional level– make them evolve. If one observes through a kind of microscope of the symbolic what Michel de Certeau called the "anthill" of culture, public policies would appear as a field in constant movement, with continuities, disagreements, failures, resistances and heterodox paths.KeywordsPolicies of reading and libraries; policies of cinematography; policies of entrepreneurship and cultural industries; plans of culture, ColombiaRemaska  y ruraska. Ñambe poreska sug política culturalkuna colombiape.Maillallachiska:Chi comprendio política culturalkuna Colombiape (2010) kam panorama kilkaska más completo política cultural nacional. Pero chasapas, tratarenme sug retrato sug retratomanda manak trukaren kuname decisión estadomanda, arre mana chi dinamika socialkuna. Sug ejemplo  localkuna y regionalkuna- rurankuna kaugsachii. Kauarenra sug microscopio simbolikope ima Miguel de  Certeau nirka, sug “Achka añanguina” culturape, chi políticas públicas. Kauarerka sug campo iapa kuiurikugsina, suiuchispa, desencuentros, fracasos, resistencias y ñambekuna heterodoxos.Rimangapa Ministidukuna:Política de  lectura y bibliotecas, política de cinematografía, política de empoderamiento e industrias  culturales, planes de cultura, Colombia. Dès le dicton au fait. Le chemin couvert par certaines politiques culturelles colombiennesRésuméLe Compendium des politiques culturelles de la Colombie (2010) est le panorama écrit le plus complet des politiques culturelles nationales. Pourtant, c'est une photographie de l’instant, non seulement parce qu'elles sont transformées par les décisions de l'État, mais parce que les dynamiques sociales –par exemple, locales et régionales– les font évoluer. Si l'on observe à travers une sorte de microscope du symbolique ce que Michel de Certeau appelait le « fourmilier » de la culture, les politiques publiques apparaîtraient comme un champ en mouvement constant, avec des continuités, des désaccords, des échecs, des résistances et des chemins hétérodoxes.Mots clésPolitique de la lecture et des bibliothèques; politique de la cinématographie; politique de l'entrepreneuriat et des industries culturelles; plans de culture; ColombieDO DITADO AO FATO. O TRECHO PERCORRIDO POR ALGUMAS POLÍTICAS CULTURAIS COLOMBIANAS.Germán RResumoO Compêndio de Políticas Culturais da Colômbia (2010) 1 é o panorama escrito mais completo das políticas Culturais nacionais. Mas mesmo assim, se trata de uma fotografia de um momento, não só porque elas se transformam pelas decisões do Estado, senão porque também as dinâmicas sociais – por exemplo as locais e as regionais – as fazem evolucionar.  Se observa-se através de uma sorte de microscópio do simbólico o que Michel de Certeau denominou o “hormiguero” da cultura, as políticas públicas apareceriam como um campo em constante movimento, com continuidades, desencontros, fracasos, resistências e caminhos heterodoxos.Palavras-chavePolítica de leitura e bibliotecas; política de cinematografia; política de empreendimento e indústrias culturais, planos de cultura; Colômbia

scholarly journals Indigenous knowledge of Vietnamese cultivation in the Mekong Delta

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. First
Author(s):  
Ngo Thi-Thu Trang
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Mekong Delta ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Production Model ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Current Production ◽  
Near Future

Being passed from generation to generation, indigenous knowledge is unique and confined to a particular culture or society. This knowledge is generated and transmitted through communities, over time, in an effort to cope with their own agro-ecological and socio-economic environments (Fernandez, 1994). Vietnamese residents in the Mekong Delta during the development of cultivation activities have accumulated a lot of folk experiences, creating a large amount of indigenous knowledge in daily life and farming production. This knowledge has supported the Vietnamese people to adapt themselves to survive for several hundred years. However, throughout the time, under the strong impact of scientific knowledge, indigenous knowledge nowadays is no longer applied as much as before. In the context of increasing climate change, understanding and reevaluating the correct value of this knowledge, besides preserving, also contribute to public policy implications in environmental change adaptation strategies in the near future. With an interdisciplinary approach to geography and anthropology, via long fieldwork methods, face-to-face meetings with farmers and group discussions, 10 in-depth interviews were conducted on issues related to this current production model and production experience. Indigenous knowledge has been and is being applied in flooded areas with representatives being An Giang and Hau Giang provinces. The author has systematized the indigenous knowledge of Vietnamese people on cultivating to better adapt to nature.

scholarly journals The complex geographies of telelactation and access to community breastfeeding support in the state of Ohio

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0242457
Author(s):  
Tony H. Grubesic ◽  
Kelly M. Durbin
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The State ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Breastfeeding Support ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Support Resources ◽  
Information And Communication

The availability of breastfeeding support resources, including those provided by Baby-Friendly Hospitals, International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, breastfeeding counselors and educators, and volunteer-based mother-to-mother support organizations, such as La Leche League, are critically important for influencing breastfeeding initiation and continuation for the mother-child dyad. In addition, the emergence of community support options via information and communication technologies such as Skype and Facetime, social media (e.g., Facebook), and telelactation providers are providing mothers with a new range of support options that can help bridge geographic barriers to traditional community support. However, telelactation services that use information and communication technologies to connect breastfeeding mothers to remotely located breastfeeding experts require reliable, affordable, high-quality broadband connections to facilitate interaction between mothers and their support resources. The purpose of this paper is to explore the complex spatial landscape of virtual and face-to-face breastfeeding support options for mothers in the state of Ohio (U.S.), identifying barriers to support. Using a range of spatial and network analytics, the results suggest that a divide is emerging. While urban areas in Ohio benefit from both a density of face-to-face breastfeeding support resources and robust broadband options for engaging in telelactation, many rural areas of the state are lacking access to both. Policy implications and several potential strategies for mitigating these inequities are discussed.

scholarly journals Síntesis crítica del informe Políticas públicas y servicios financieros rurales en Mesoamérica

Revista Trace ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Florent Bedecarrats
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
El Salvador ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
Etude Comparative ◽  
Étude Comparative ◽  
Politiques Publiques ◽  
Policy Frameworks

Este artículo es síntesis crítica del informe Políticas públicas y servicios financieros rurales en Mesoamérica realizado por Michelle Deugd, Hans Nusselder, Iris Villalobos e Ignacio Fiestas. El documento analizado consiste en un estudio comparativo en cinco países mesoamericanos (México, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras y Nicaragua) de la articulación entre políticas públicas de promoción de los servicios financieros rurales y políticas públicas para el desarrollo rural. Después de presentar un panorama detallado de las situaciones nacionales, los autores muestran que existen patrones recurrentes de desarticulación entre las intervenciones públicas estudiadas. En base a su diagnóstico, plantean propuestas para una mejor integración de estos marcos políticos. Se resaltan aquí los hallazgos valiosos de esta pesquisa que permiten una buena comprensión de arquitecturas institucionales complejas. Se apuntan también ciertos enfoques que no fueron considerados por los autores y que habría que explorar para tener una visión más completa de la problemática.Abstract: This article is a critical synthesis of the report Políticas públicas y servicios financieros rurales en Mesoamérica written by Michelle Deugd, Hans Nusselder, Iris Villalobos and Ignacio Fiestas. The analysed document consists in a comparative study in five Mesoamerican countries (Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua) on the articulation between promotional public policies for the promotion of rural financial services and public policies for rural development. After presenting a detailed panorama of the national situations, the authors show that there are some recurring schemes of disarticulation between the considered public interventions. On the basis of their diagnostic, they present some propositions for a better integration of these policy frameworks. Here we put forward the valuable findings of this research that contribute to a good understanding of complex institutional architectures. We also point some approaches that have not been considered by the authors and that should be explored in order to have a more complete vision of the problematic.Résumé : Cet article est une synthèse critique du rapport Políticas públicas y servicios financieros rurales en Mesoamérica réalisé par Michelle Deugd, Hans Nusselder, Iris Villalobos et Ignacio Fiestas. Le document analysé consiste en une étude comparative dans cinq pays mésoaméricains (Mexique, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras et Nicaragua) de l’articulation entre politiques publiques de promotion des services financiers ruraux et politiques publiques de développement rural. Après avoir présenté un panorama détaillé des situations nationales, les auteurs montrent qu’il existe des schémas récurrents de désarticulation entre les interventions publiques étudiées. Sur la base de leur diagnostic, ils présentent des propositions pour une meilleure intégration de ces cadres politiques. On met ici en avant les précieux apports de cette recherche qui permettent une bonne compréhension d’architectures institutionnelles complexes. On relève aussi certaines approches qui n’ont pas été prises en compte par les auteurs et qu’il faudrait explorer pour avoir une vision plus complète de la problématique.

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