Elevating Europe - Smart Initiatives and Administrative Innovation. Proceedings of the International Conference EU-PAIR 2023
Elevating Europe - Smart Initiatives and Administrative Innovation. Proceedings of the International Conference EU-PAIR 2023
Contributor(s): Ana Maria Bercu (Editor), Irina Bilan (Editor), Constantin-Marius Apostoaie (Editor)
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Energy and Environmental Studies, Criminal Law, International Law, Governance, Public Administration, Economic policy, Environmental and Energy policy, Politics and society, Comparative politics, Law on Economics, Migration Studies, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Accounting - Business Administration, Human Resources in Economy, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Asylum, Refugees, Migration as Policy-fields
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: Industrial development; smart workers; High-potential human capital; auditors; accounting; migration policies; EU; Cohesion policies; Banking sector; International law; global climate change policies; Rule of law;
Summary/Abstract: Dear Esteemed Readers, We are thrilled to present to you the latest volume Elevating Europe: Smart Initiatives and Administrative Innovation. Proceedings of the International Conference EU-PAIR 2023 which is the result of the 2023 EU-PAIR Annual International Conference – 2nd Edition Challenges and Dynamics of European Administrative Area held in Iasi, Romania, during 22nd and 23rd of June 2023, part of Jean Monnet Chair. EU Public Administration Integration and Resilience Studies, acronym EU-PAIR, project no. ERASMUS-JMO-2021-HAI-TCH-RSCH- 101047526. This collection of insights and analyses delves into the intricate tapestry of the European Administrative Area, weaving together the threads of public and private affairs to foster sustainable economic growth, business resilience, and administrative innovation. In the pages that follow, you will encounter a diverse array of contributions from esteemed scholars, policymakers, and professional experts, all converging to illuminate the multifaceted landscape of European administration. Our aim is not only to showcase the current state of affairs but to provide a roadmap for the future—a future where innovative administrative practices play a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of Europe.
- E-ISBN-13: 978-606-714-827-5
- Page Count: 335
- Publication Year: 2023
- Language: English
AT THE CROSSROAD OF DIFFERENT RESEARCH FIELDS: INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, SMART WORKERS, SMART CITIES – THE IRSMART PROJECT AND BEYOND
AT THE CROSSROAD OF DIFFERENT RESEARCH FIELDS: INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, SMART WORKERS, SMART CITIES – THE IRSMART PROJECT AND BEYOND
(AT THE CROSSROAD OF DIFFERENT RESEARCH FIELDS: INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, SMART WORKERS, SMART CITIES – THE IRSMART PROJECT AND BEYOND)
- Author(s):DAVIDE ANTONIOLI, Marco QUATROSI
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Labor relations, International relations/trade, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Human Resources in Economy, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
- Page Range:13-22
- No. of Pages:10
- Keywords:interdisciplinarity; complexity; complex systems; smart working; industrial relations; smart cities;
- Summary/Abstract:Real-world problems need complex systems to be understood. In this context, interdisciplinary has proved a reliable approach to tackle complexity. Combining multiple disciplines means covering multiple aspects of a certain issue. Furthermore, interdisciplinarity in social sciences helps tackling the most common limitations such as nonlinearities and co-evolution. The IRsmart project, combines multiple perspectives and diverse expertise to delve into the nexus among smart-working, industrial relations and smart cities. The main outcome of the project was to deliver a comprehensive picture on those issues benefiting from a consortium of 5 EU countries and gathering universities, research centers and trade unions. IRsmart represents a concrete instance of interdisciplinarity applied to real-world issues.
ATTRACTING HIGH-POTENTIAL HUMAN CAPITAL IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS BY IMPLEMENTING TALENT MANAGEMENT
ATTRACTING HIGH-POTENTIAL HUMAN CAPITAL IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS BY IMPLEMENTING TALENT MANAGEMENT
(ATTRACTING HIGH-POTENTIAL HUMAN CAPITAL IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS BY IMPLEMENTING TALENT MANAGEMENT)
- Author(s):MARIA-VIORICA GRIGORUȚĂ, Cristina MIRONESCU
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Public Administration, Human Resources in Economy
- Page Range:23-32
- No. of Pages:10
- Keywords:talent management; public institutions; attracting high performers;
- Summary/Abstract:Talent management has become an essential element in profit-driven organizations, but in recent years research in the field has increasingly expanded to public institutions. The particularities of the public environment determined by rigid and intolerant legislation lead to ethical dilemmas that are difficult to overcome. Research in recent years shows that implementing talent management leads to increased organizational performance, including in public institutions. To develop the educational system to the highest standards and to improve the quality of health services, this study aims to determine, through the analysis of the specialized literature and the theories in force, how to attract and maintain high potential human capital in the public educational and healthcare institutions, under the conditions of the manifestation of the governance actions and the reforms carried out by the state.
SAFEGUARDING FINANCIAL INTEGRITY: THE ROLE OF AUDITORS IN MITIGATING THE CREATIVE ACCOUNTING PRACTICES
SAFEGUARDING FINANCIAL INTEGRITY: THE ROLE OF AUDITORS IN MITIGATING THE CREATIVE ACCOUNTING PRACTICES
(SAFEGUARDING FINANCIAL INTEGRITY: THE ROLE OF AUDITORS IN MITIGATING THE CREATIVE ACCOUNTING PRACTICES)
- Author(s):EUGENIA BOGOS (CALANCEA)
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Business Economy / Management, Accounting - Business Administration
- Page Range:33-39
- No. of Pages:7
- Keywords:accounting; financial auditing; financial statements; creative accounting;
- Summary/Abstract:This article explores the crucial role of financial auditors in curbing the prevalence of creative accounting practices. Creative accounting, characterized by the manipulation of financial statements to present a distorted view of an entity's financial performance, poses significant risks to financial integrity and investor confidence. Through a comprehensive analysis of existing literature and case studies, this study investigates the strategies that auditors can employ to limit the usage of creative accounting practices. It examines the importance of professional skepticism, ethical behavior, and adherence to auditing standards in detecting and deterring manipulative techniques. The article also explores the role of regulatory frameworks and audit quality in enhancing auditor independence and effectiveness. By providing insights into the challenges faced by auditors and offering practical recommendations, this research contributes to the ongoing dialogue on strengthening financial reporting integrity. It aims to assist auditors, regulators, and stakeholders in promoting transparency, accountability, and trust in financial statements. Ultimately, the findings of this study underline the vital role auditors play in preserving the reliability and credibility of financial information.
UNDERSTANDING THE CREATIVE ACCOUNTING PRACTICES IN THE BANKING SECTOR
UNDERSTANDING THE CREATIVE ACCOUNTING PRACTICES IN THE BANKING SECTOR
(UNDERSTANDING THE CREATIVE ACCOUNTING PRACTICES IN THE BANKING SECTOR)
- Author(s):EUGENIA BOGOS (CALANCEA)
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Business Economy / Management, Accounting - Business Administration
- Page Range:41-49
- No. of Pages:9
- Keywords:accounting; banking industry; financial statements; creative accounting;
- Summary/Abstract:This article aims to present the world of creative accounting within the banking sector, with the scope to shed light on the deceptive financial practices employed by banks. Through an extensive literature review and analysis of real-world cases, this study examines the motives, methods, and consequences of creative accounting in banking. By exploring the intricate techniques used to manipulate financial statements, the article aims to enhance the understanding of the potential risks and implications associated with such practices. Moreover, it highlights the regulatory challenges faced by authorities in detecting and preventing these manipulative behaviors. This emphasizes the difficulties which regulatory authorities may encounter when it comes to identifying and stopping creative accounting practices in the banking sector. Creative accounting techniques are often designed to obscure the true financial position of banks, making them elusive and challenging to detect through conventional regulatory mechanisms.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE AGRIBUSINESS BRANDING LITERATURE: GATHERING THE RELEVANT GUIDELINES
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE AGRIBUSINESS BRANDING LITERATURE: GATHERING THE RELEVANT GUIDELINES
(SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE AGRIBUSINESS BRANDING LITERATURE: GATHERING THE RELEVANT GUIDELINES)
- Author(s):Horațiu Oliviu Buzgău, Smaranda Adina Cosma
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Business Economy / Management, Agriculture
- Page Range:51-74
- No. of Pages:24
- Keywords:agribusiness branding systematic review; agribusiness brand value; agribusiness brand equity; agribusiness brand trust; agribusiness brand loyalty;
- Summary/Abstract:Brands are viewed as strong weapons that enable change during this time, possibly more so than ever before. Through them, businesses can reach clients all over the world, and these customers share the business philosophies and public perceptions of economic players. As a result, a brand's success required a substantial base of devoted customers with the ability to shape their way of life. Agribusiness branding is the process of giving a firm or product in the agriculture sector a distinctive character. Branding serves two purposes: to set items or businesses apart from the competition and to foster a favourable image of the latter in the eyes of customers. Branding is crucial in the agribusiness because it enhance consumer loyalty and trust. An overview of the scientific studies that addressed the numerous elements or aspects of the brand in agriculture is what this research intends to do. The PRISMA 2020 declaration is adhered to in the current study's systematic reviews and meta-analysis of brand value, brand equity, brand trust, and brand loyalty examined in studies focused on branding agriculture in the previous 12 years. Although there are more papers on branding in agriculture, comprehensive evaluations of contemporary results and methods are lacking in the literature. Researchers pay close attention to brand value and trust as well as their interactions. Customer loyalty is seen as a key motivator for prosperous agricultural firms. The study offers information that is useful to both academics and business.
THE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF LAW AS AN ALTERNATIVE FOR THE DEFENCE OF INCLUSIVE MIGRATION POLICIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
THE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF LAW AS AN ALTERNATIVE FOR THE DEFENCE OF INCLUSIVE MIGRATION POLICIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
(THE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF LAW AS AN ALTERNATIVE FOR THE DEFENCE OF INCLUSIVE MIGRATION POLICIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION)
- Author(s):RICARDO CHACCUR
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics and society, Migration Studies, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Ethnic Minorities Studies, EU-Legislation, Asylum, Refugees, Migration as Policy-fields
- Page Range:75-84
- No. of Pages:10
- Keywords:economic analysis of law; migration policies; immigrant law; xenophobia;
- Summary/Abstract:The migration of human beings from one territory to another is a phenomenon that has been part of all eras of history. The contact between peoples has contributed to the formation of the populations of modern nation states, with their cultural heritage as a result of these interactions. Since Globalisation and the Information Society, migratory flows have intensified mainly to countries in the northwest of the world, as in the case of the member countries of the European Union, creating a multicultural environment that is contested by nationalist discourse. This discourse, fueled by the spread of fear that immigrants could harm nationals and the development of the country, has led to the growth of xenophobia in all the countries of the European Union. Xenophobia has a significant negative impact on the attempt to integrate the immigrant into the community of the host state and goes against the objectives of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. It also makes it difficult to achieve the goals set out in the 2030 Agenda, such as those recommended in SDG 10 (reducing inequalities) and SDG 16 (defending peace, access to justice and effective institutions). It should also be noted that the defense of inclusive migration policies and the fight against xenophobia is based on various normative instruments at global, regional and national levels, but so far, they have proved ineffective in dealing with and effectively combating this type of structural crime. Xenophobia has grown in recent years in countries that have also seen an increase in the number of mi-grants. Based on this observation and the fact that the world economy is governed by capitalist ideology, in which economic power acts as an influencer in political and legislative decision-making, this paper aims to present Richard Posner's Theory of the Economic Analysis of Law as an alternative in defense of inclusive migration policies in the European Union.
HUMAN CAPITAL – EVALUATION MODELS
HUMAN CAPITAL – EVALUATION MODELS
(HUMAN CAPITAL – EVALUATION MODELS)
- Author(s):ALEXANDRU-BOGDAN CIOCHINĂ
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Accounting - Business Administration, Human Resources in Economy, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
- Page Range:85-93
- No. of Pages:9
- Keywords:human capital; evaluation models; development;
- Summary/Abstract:The development of the IT sector (the third industrial revolution), as a supporter of the new automated industrialization, has made the human resource to remain fundamental as long as it also undergoes a digital transformation (through literacy with new technologies and work methods. More, the significant advance of the IT segment in recent decades, which has reached a growth rate 2.5 times faster than that of the world economy, in the last 15 years, which has led to the creation of volatile dynamics in the human capital market of this segment. Thus, the continuous expansion of the information technology industry generates technological, geographical, social and cultural trends and migrations. The new industry 4.0 is based on a much more heterogeneous resource than that of semi-conductors: human capital. The heterogeneity comes from a series of characteristics of individuals which forms it, based on criteria of a technological nature, specific to the field (due to a wide variety of technologies used), availability (which refers to the location where they carry out their work: from the office or remotely), level of experience, or even from the technological background (many resources do not have an initial technical training, but choose to convert to the technological area) or the cultural one (which can significantly influence the communication processes between resources from different cultural backgrounds). In this paper, we aim to highlight human capital evaluation models, being some representative for this field, such as the Petty model, which emphasizes the financial value of the workforce, the Farr model, which proposes a new method of taxation, or the Engel model, who calculated the cost of training a productive individual as a function between age. Valuation models are important for the evaluation of human capital because they highlight relevant and irrelevant human capital characteristics, skills and knowledge that are involved in the development of an organization and that generate added value.
GOOD PRACTICES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COHESION POLICY: THE CASE OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
GOOD PRACTICES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COHESION POLICY: THE CASE OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
(GOOD PRACTICES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COHESION POLICY: THE CASE OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES)
- Author(s):Adina Dornean, ISABELA-FLORENTINA IRIMIA
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Economic history, Economic policy, Comparative politics, Present Times (2010 - today), EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
- Page Range:95-112
- No. of Pages:18
- Keywords:cohesion policy; European Structural and Investments (ESI) Funds; Central and Eastern European countries; absorption rate;
- Summary/Abstract:The EU enlargement process is accompanied by a series of differences between EU member states regarding economic development. In this context, the efficient implementation of cohesion policy has become more necessary in order to reduce the disparities between countries and between different areas and regions in the same country. This paper aims to analyze the effects of cohesion policy in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries for the 2014-2020 programming. Based on the data provided by the European Com-mission, the Romanian Fiscal Council, Eurostat and Cohesion Open Data Platform, we investigate the impact of the cohesion policy by analyzing the use of European Structural and Investments (ESI) Funds, the member states capacity to attract and retain the ESI Funds, including the absorption rate in general, but also in an economic environment affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The research showed that the impact of cohesion policy has proven to be positive in the analyzed countries, with positive results in the field of infrastructure, research and innovation, education, health, environment and the competitiveness of SMEs. These positive results also led to a continuous increase of GDP per capita throughout the 2014-2020 programming period.
DIRECTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
DIRECTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
(DIRECTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA)
- Author(s):TATIANA FURCULIȚA
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Governance, Public Administration
- Page Range:113-132
- No. of Pages:20
- Keywords:public management; performance management; public administration; trans-parency; good governance;
- Summary/Abstract:At the moment, the public administration is in an unfortunate situation where public office is neither attractive nor motivating for good and honest professionals. The implementation of some dimensions of the public administration reform is delayed or proceeds with difficulty. The public administration continues to perform functions that do not exactly correspond to the role of the state in a functional market economy. For this reason, the modernization of public administration is a desire of the whole society, regardless of the fluctuations of the opinion polls. However, the modernization of a country is not possible without the gradual and constant reformation, at all levels, both vertically and horizon-tally, of all the political and social components of the state, including increasing the performance management of the public office.
EUROPE AT A CROSSROADS: AN ANALYSIS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE CHALLENGES WITH A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
EUROPE AT A CROSSROADS: AN ANALYSIS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE CHALLENGES WITH A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
(EUROPE AT A CROSSROADS: AN ANALYSIS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE CHALLENGES WITH A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE)
- Author(s):GILLES GRIN
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Economic history, Political history, Economic policy, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Geopolitics
- Page Range:133-139
- No. of Pages:7
- Keywords:European Communities; European Union; history;
- Summary/Abstract:Europe stands at a crossroads. The purpose of this essay is to analyse key current and future challenges faced by the EU with a historical perspective. I shall address successively political and geopolitical issues, economic issues, and the question of EU widening and deepening.
STRENGTHENING THE STABILITY OF THE BANKING SECTOR OF GEORGIA VIA EU STANDARDS
STRENGTHENING THE STABILITY OF THE BANKING SECTOR OF GEORGIA VIA EU STANDARDS
(STRENGTHENING THE STABILITY OF THE BANKING SECTOR OF GEORGIA VIA EU STANDARDS)
- Author(s):MARINE KHUBUA
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Business Economy / Management, Governance, Economic policy, Economic development, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
- Page Range:141-149
- No. of Pages:9
- Keywords:corporate governance; sustainable financing; risk management; financial reporting;
- Summary/Abstract:The contribution of the banking sector in a sustainable development of Georgia is high. In order to increase the stability of the financial sector, strengthen its role and increase the efficiency of sustainable financing, it is important for the National Bank of Georgia to improve the supervisory mechanisms and the financial market through implementing the practices of the European Union. The article focuses on the structural features of the financial sector that contributes financial stability, the aspects of the Georgian economy, the social and environmental issues of the sustainable financing framework, the analysis of climate-related risks, the management of financial risks related to sustainability, the convergence of the Georgian banking legislation with the legislation of the European Union, the CRD IV package, the directives of the European Union and ways of implementing legal regulations, assessment of corporate governance and reporting system, improvement of audit quality.
THE NEW YORK CONVENTION: A REGULATING AND STANDARDIZING INSTRUMENT FOR ENHANCING THE INTERNATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF FOREIGN ARBITRAL AWARDS
THE NEW YORK CONVENTION: A REGULATING AND STANDARDIZING INSTRUMENT FOR ENHANCING THE INTERNATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF FOREIGN ARBITRAL AWARDS
(THE NEW YORK CONVENTION: A REGULATING AND STANDARDIZING INSTRUMENT FOR ENHANCING THE INTERNATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF FOREIGN ARBITRAL AWARDS)
- Author(s):Diana Lazăr, Olesea Plotnic
- Language:English
- Subject(s):History of Law, International Law, Post-War period (1950 - 1989)
- Page Range:151-166
- No. of Pages:16
- Keywords:foreign arbitral award; efficiency; 1958 New York Convention; international arbitration; alternative dispute resolution;
- Summary/Abstract:The 1958 New York Convention was the result of political negotiations and international empirical debates. Its text was finalized during a multinational conference, building upon the project proposed by the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris and the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Distinguished scholars in the field of international trade law actively participated in the drafting of the Convention, including Prof. P. Sanders (Netherlands), Dr. O. Glossner (Germany), F. Eisemann (CCI), M. Domke (USA), G. Holleaux (France), M. Matteucci (Italy), among others. Compared to previous treaties and common law in the field of arbitration, the New York Convention introduced significant innovations and improvements. Notably, the treaty expanded its scope, eliminating the requirement for the parties to be nationals of one of the signatory states. The primary objective of this paper is to discuss the series of progressive steps that must be followed after the adoption of the New York Convention. It will provide a detailed analysis of the importance of specialized internal regulations, using comparative and analytical methods. The main goals of this pa-per include defining the scope of the 1958 New York Convention and identifying standardized solutions for applying the grounds for refusing the enforcement of foreign arbitral award.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FIRM'S PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN THE MANAGEMENT PROCESS
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FIRM'S PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN THE MANAGEMENT PROCESS
(IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FIRM'S PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN THE MANAGEMENT PROCESS)
- Author(s):Camelia Cătălina Mihalciuc, Maria Grosu, Ciprian Apostol
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Business Economy / Management, Accounting - Business Administration
- Page Range:167-190
- No. of Pages:24
- Keywords:ERP system; strategic performance; Business Performance Management; key per-formance indicators; Balance Scorecard; Total Quality Management; strategic management;
- Summary/Abstract:Performance improvement is always a strategic issue for any business operating in a market economy, as it is an important basis for business survival and development. In order to assess the performance of firms in various fields it is necessary to use financial and non-financial indicators in performance measurement models. The aim of this paper is to review the design of different systems for measuring firm performance by identifying the management processes and systems that companies use to improve performance and accountability. When we refer to a performance measurement system, we are basically referring to a benchmark of what the organization considers important and how well it is performing, by measuring performance we can turn assumptions into concrete and clearly understood facts, pointing the way to process improvements, which will ultimately lead to more effective business models. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to contribute to a better understanding of the context of performance measurement development, the methodological approach of the research focusing on the definition and presentation of the concept of a firm's performance management system, and also, the identification in the literature of firms that have implemented such an effective performance measurement system.
TALENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN ROMANIAN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
TALENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN ROMANIAN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
(TALENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN ROMANIAN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS)
- Author(s):Cristina MIRONESCU, MARIA VIORICA BEDRULE-GRIGORUȚĂ
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Public Administration, Management and complex organizations, Human Resources in Economy
- Page Range:191-201
- No. of Pages:11
- Keywords:talent; talent management; practices; public institutions;
- Summary/Abstract:The evolution of practice-oriented management scholarship turned its focus from the material subject-matter of scientific management to human resources. Emphasis on the key role of human capital in the process of organizational development grew together with technological progress, labor market global opening and migration towards better-paid jobs. The identification of talented human resources became increasingly difficult due to lack of clear and specific tools for measuring individual competences, and also due to current confusion in the literature in the field regarding the concepts of talent and talent management. Although there has been published a high number of research articles dealing with talent management, especially after 2010, their number is still low in Romania. This study aimed to identify talent management practices used in public institutions in three Romanian counties: Iasi, Bacau and Suceava by means of a qualitative study, in which, a structured interview was applied to human resource managers and experts, as well as to other specialists in such sectors as healthcare, education, culture and public administration. The collected data led us to the conclusion that extensive empirical research comprising a high number of public institutions in all sectors and regions of Romania is needed for establishing the need and usefulness of implementing talent management practices on a high scale.
ON SUSTAINABILITY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS, THROUGH THE LENSES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
ON SUSTAINABILITY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS, THROUGH THE LENSES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
(ON SUSTAINABILITY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS, THROUGH THE LENSES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW)
- Author(s):Carmen Moldovan
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Energy and Environmental Studies, International Law, Economic development
- Page Range:203-209
- No. of Pages:7
- Keywords:Brundtland Report; Sustainable Development Goals; United Nations;
- Summary/Abstract:The Sustainability is a common term in many areas of activities and sometimes it appears to be a creation of the present, which is not true. Since the definition of sustainable development was adopted in 1987 by the Brundtland report. Our common future” it became commonly accepted and gained immense significance. In the context of rapid changes of our world in all fields and continuous environmental, social and economic challenges, understanding and embracing sustainability is crucial for the well-being of humanity and future generations. The concept implies the efforts to find a delicate balance between economic development, environmental protection and social progress, hence it encompasses a wide range of measures to be undertaken by states. The aim of the paper is to briefly explore the origins of sustainability as a concept, its features and impact on the evolution of different social, legal, and economic relationships. At the same time, its multidimensional character will be highlighted. From the first concerns on the use of resources, in the 60`s to the Objectives of Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations and widely acknowledged by the international community and organizations, including the European Union, the concept evolved and influenced changes in the world.
THERMAL REHABILITATION OF BUILDINGS - AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE POLICIES. A PUBLIC POLICY VIEW IN THE UNITED STATES, THE EU, CHINA AND AUSTRALIA
THERMAL REHABILITATION OF BUILDINGS - AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE POLICIES. A PUBLIC POLICY VIEW IN THE UNITED STATES, THE EU, CHINA AND AUSTRALIA
(THERMAL REHABILITATION OF BUILDINGS - AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE POLICIES. A PUBLIC POLICY VIEW IN THE UNITED STATES, THE EU, CHINA AND AUSTRALIA)
- Author(s):Cristina Oneţ, Ciprian Florea
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy, Comparative politics
- Page Range:211-227
- No. of Pages:17
- Keywords:combating climate change; thermal rehabilitation of buildings; energy perfor-mance of buildings; the built real estate fund; green energy; sustainable public policies;
- Summary/Abstract:Starting from the premise already stated in the title according to which the energetic rehabilitation of buildings is an essential component of the policies regarding the fight against the climate change, this paper briefly presents several international variants of thermal rehabilitation policies and energy of buildings, with the lens of the most important countries, both from the point of view of the number of buildings that must be subjected to this process, as well as the diversity and efficiency of the policies adopted and the programs used in order to achieve this objective. This presentation of policies from some of the most important countries in the world is not intended to be exhaustive, but it provides a general and useful perspective on the most effective and used specific programs. The second part of the work includes a presentation of the most important legislative measures and national programs adopted by Romania in the effort to improve the energy performance of the built real estate fund, as well as a series of useful conclusions for both Romania and any other state in a similar situation. Any of the presented models, even if only briefly, we consider that they could represent sources of inspiration for identifying the most suitable and effective solutions for a country like Romania, which is at the beginning of the road on the path of adopting and implementing policies to combat a climate changes, in general and those regarding the thermal rehabilitation of buildings, in particular.
LOCAL BUDGET AS A TOOL FOR RESILIENT CITIES – COMPARATIVE APPROACHES AND BEST PRACTICES ACROSS EU MEMBER STATES
LOCAL BUDGET AS A TOOL FOR RESILIENT CITIES – COMPARATIVE APPROACHES AND BEST PRACTICES ACROSS EU MEMBER STATES
(LOCAL BUDGET AS A TOOL FOR RESILIENT CITIES – COMPARATIVE APPROACHES AND BEST PRACTICES ACROSS EU MEMBER STATES)
- Author(s):Florin Oprea, Lenuta Cojocariu
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Economic policy, Comparative politics, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Fiscal Politics / Budgeting
- Page Range:229-246
- No. of Pages:18
- Keywords:local budget; resilient city; EU;
- Summary/Abstract:The core problem of resilient cities is ensuring the capacity to preserve their main functions and keep provide public services throughout different shock or stress, while protecting and enhancing community members’ lives. Along the many factors related to cities’ resilience (e.g. territoriality, urbanization, infrastructure, social capital, educational attainment, the skills of the region’s workforce, place attachment, leadership, community cohesion and efficacy, community networks, and knowledge and learning etc.), fiscal variables should be considered as crucial ones, since both providing public services and fueling the (good) triggers of resilience, for medium and long term, need to be supported by public financing. Moreover, recent economic and pandemic crises demonstrated that local finance are in many cases very fragile, local public incomes being largely affected by their effects, and thus producing a negative impact on local expenditures and municipalities development. In this context, cities’ fiscal resilience gained an important position on governments’ public agenda, claiming better-oriented public policies, which could be supported by empirical evidence that scientific research could bring. On this direction, our paper intends to identify the main roots of the local budgets resilience and the specific connections with cities resilience, based on a sample of 23 EU Member States, synthetizing the best practices that could be adapted to other systems.
INTEGRATING INTERSECTIONALITY IN EUROPEAN UNION POLICIES
INTEGRATING INTERSECTIONALITY IN EUROPEAN UNION POLICIES
(INTEGRATING INTERSECTIONALITY IN EUROPEAN UNION POLICIES)
- Author(s):Ada-Iuliana Popescu
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Gender Studies, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, EU-Legislation
- Page Range:247-255
- No. of Pages:9
- Keywords:gender equality; intersectionality; public policies; European Union law;
- Summary/Abstract:Achieving better gender equality is still one of the challenges that the European Union (EU) has to properly address. The current EU gender equality strategy aims to erase gender inequalities in all policies areas and actions of the EU, highlighting the importance of strong legal frameworks to protect and promote gender equality. The EU recognizes the need to suppress any form of discrimination and disadvantage based on gender, race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, disability, and other factors. The task is even more challenging in cases where individuals may experience overlapping forms of discrimination. In this context, the paper analyses how and if the intersectionality principle is integrated in EU policies, improving gender equality.
BRIEF CONSIDERATIONS ON SOME DOCTRINE AND JUDICIAL PRACTICE ISSUES IN THE MATTER OF CRIMES AGAINST THE FINANCIAL INTERESTS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
BRIEF CONSIDERATIONS ON SOME DOCTRINE AND JUDICIAL PRACTICE ISSUES IN THE MATTER OF CRIMES AGAINST THE FINANCIAL INTERESTS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
(BRIEF CONSIDERATIONS ON SOME DOCTRINE AND JUDICIAL PRACTICE ISSUES IN THE MATTER OF CRIMES AGAINST THE FINANCIAL INTERESTS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION)
- Author(s):Ruxandra Răducanu
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Criminal Law, Law on Economics, EU-Legislation
- Page Range:257-264
- No. of Pages:8
- Keywords:fraud; deception; concurrence of crimes; European Union budget; legal person;
- Summary/Abstract:A brief analysis of the crimes against the financial interests of the European Union revealed the main problems generated in the judicial practice by the application of these rules established expressly and distinctly from the rules already existing in the domestic legislation. In 2000, the Romanian legislature regulated, in a distinct chapter of the Law for the prevention, detection and sanctioning of acts of corruption, the crimes against the financial interests of the European Union, stating in article 5 that, by sanctioning them, the law ensures the protection of the funds and resources of the European Union. Problems connected with the relation regarding the concurrence with some of these crimes and crimes regulated in the special part of the Criminal Code, with the establishment of the quality of the active subject or the passive subject of these incriminations, required and still require an analysis in the light of doctrinal approaches and judicial practice. This article aims to highlight the most important problems and their solutions through the lens of legal provisions and jurisprudential solutions.
THOUGHTS ON OUR BEAUTIFUL (UN)SUSTAINABLE CITIES
THOUGHTS ON OUR BEAUTIFUL (UN)SUSTAINABLE CITIES
(THOUGHTS ON OUR BEAUTIFUL (UN)SUSTAINABLE CITIES)
- Author(s):Flaminia Stârc-Meclejan
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy, Rural and urban sociology, Environmental interactions
- Page Range:265-272
- No. of Pages:8
- Keywords:sustainable city; resilience; nature; birds and animals;
- Summary/Abstract:We are crowding in ever-expanding cities, and as we do, we realize that we cease to be “alone”. Through true webs of non-human life, cities provide much richer habitats than today's heavily exploited agro-industrialized rural areas, only apparently green. Attracted by the abundant food and, to a large extent, protected from the danger of being hunted, in addition to the shelter from other natural dangers, a veritable menagerie of wild life, deprived of their natural habitats, also feels at home in the cities. The destruction of natural habitats and the rapid loss of biodiversity implicitly derived from it can no longer leave us indifferent. Any ecosystem comprises the physical environment and the organisms that in-habit it, interacting as a functional unit. Uniquely, as one author noted, urban ecosystems are designed primarily as spaces for the people who inhabit them, combining the built environment (buildings, transport infrastructure) with vegetation (that we call green space). Except for scientists, we usually perceive non-human organisms in cities only in terms of their usefulness or desirability (or undesirability): pets or pests. Of course, there are many progressive alternative spaces in the urban environment, but we need a profound shift towards understandings and practices of citizenship that involve living alongside several other species in a shared space. Will the existence of urban wildlife help us city dwellers understand the wider socio-ecological systems of which we are part?
THE MULTI-STAKEHOLDER NETWORK AS POLICY TOOL FOR A ROBUST GOVERNANCE OF THE PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS IN TURBULENT TIMES
THE MULTI-STAKEHOLDER NETWORK AS POLICY TOOL FOR A ROBUST GOVERNANCE OF THE PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS IN TURBULENT TIMES
(THE MULTI-STAKEHOLDER NETWORK AS POLICY TOOL FOR A ROBUST GOVERNANCE OF THE PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS IN TURBULENT TIMES)
- Author(s):Mihai Talmaciu, Irina Teodora Manolescu
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Governance, Public Administration, Management and complex organizations
- Page Range:273-287
- No. of Pages:15
- Keywords:governance; public organization; multi-stakeholder initiative; resilience;
- Summary/Abstract:In the recent years, both public and private organizations are facing various complex and turbulent issues, with disruptive effects, that require appropriate responses to improve their resilience and robustness. The multi-stakeholder model, based on an extensive partnership between different public and private entities, can be a suitable mechanism for robust governance in a surprising, unpredictable and uncertain environment. Multi-actor networks help to mobilize valuable resources, to stimulate innovation and identify joint solutions, but take on many of the difficulties and redundancies specific to joint action. Considering the constraints, the lack of flexibility and the reduced administrative capacity of the public system in Romania, organizational changes are needed to improve the resilience and robustness, starting from the main guidelines of the European public system. Organizational changes refer to the following aspects: the ability to redesign policies in a coherent way, the adoption of appropriate policies and procedures, the presence of information systems and networks able to provide effective and prompt feedback, the flexibility, the agility, the capacity to reform. The paper illustrates the application of multi-stakeholder model as a policy tool to improve the resilience and governance of public and private organizations. From a methodological point of view, the approach is an integrated one, based on extensive documentation on the involvement of public organizations in multistakeholder partnerships. The results illustrate the benefits of multi-stakeholder approaches and some dysfunctions characteristic of these partnerships. The paper also aims to identify solutions to overcome the identified negative aspects, that affect their functionality: the lack of strategic orientation and the reduced administrative capacity, the lack of resources and the reduced degree of involvement of public and private entities due to the early stage of development of the multi-stakeholder model in the Romanian economic and so-cial context.
ROMANIAN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT – AN OVERVIEW
ROMANIAN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT – AN OVERVIEW
(ROMANIAN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT – AN OVERVIEW)
- Author(s):COSMIN ILIE UNGUREANU
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Public Law, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
- Page Range:289-300
- No. of Pages:12
- Keywords:procurement; performance; time; survey;
- Summary/Abstract:The results of public procurement processes have a major impact on the life of every citizen. An overview of the system can provide both citizens and staff involved with comprehensive information about the processes. Digitalisation of processes is also having an impact in this area. Competition and transparency of processes can contribute to reducing costs and in-creasing the quality of services offered to citizens by Romanian public institutions. Time, as the duration between the publication of a contract notice and the signing of the contract, is an indicator of the performance of the processes carried out within the system. The statistical analysis was conducted on a number of more than 4000 open procedures and simplified procedures carried out under Romanian Law 98/2016; The duration of a tender procedure is influenced first of all by the type of procedure applied and then by the number of participating tenders, the value of the procedure and the number of lots in the procedure. This research could not analyse the complexity of the subject matter of the procedure.
ACCOUNTING FOR INNOVATIONS IN VENTURE CAPITAL ACTIVITY PROPOSED FOR THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
ACCOUNTING FOR INNOVATIONS IN VENTURE CAPITAL ACTIVITY PROPOSED FOR THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
(ACCOUNTING FOR INNOVATIONS IN VENTURE CAPITAL ACTIVITY PROPOSED FOR THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA)
- Author(s):Viorica Ungureanu
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Business Economy / Management, Accounting - Business Administration
- Page Range:301-313
- No. of Pages:13
- Keywords:innovations; accountancy; funding investment; capital venture; business angels;
- Summary/Abstract:In businesses with a risk profile, from which innovative projects originate, investments have an important place. When venturing into a project, the investor must be extremely cautious and calculated, correctly assess the risks related to venture capital activity, and the position of the economic agent, who initiates the project, must be an exemplary one, which accurately reflects the economic reality and its perspective to generate as high a return as possible. For this purpose, the accounting of innovations in venture capital activity must provide all users with the most truthful information. In the study, the author formulated a hypothesis: the financing sources of innovative projects represent capital investment sources, this is why it is necessary to know the capital market and its efficiency, from which it can be deduced that the innovative activity requires special knowledge of the field, starting from the operational record to the accounting record of all operations, including financial reporting based on fair value according to International Financial Reporting Standards. Under the conditions of the operation of the venture activity mechanism, the meaning of information and reporting in the financial statements takes on particular importance, because the results of the venture capital activity are reflected in slips, registers, order journals, trial balances and financial statements, the purpose of which is to provide actionable information for the adoption of the most effective solutions by its users.
THE RULE OF LAW – AN ESSENTIAL VALUE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
THE RULE OF LAW – AN ESSENTIAL VALUE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
(THE RULE OF LAW – AN ESSENTIAL VALUE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION)
- Author(s):Crina Mihaela Verga
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics and law, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, EU-Legislation, Court case
- Page Range:315-335
- No. of Pages:21
- Keywords:rule of law; application; European Union; member states;
- Summary/Abstract:The rule of law is an essential concept, considering the state's submission to the legal norms established at the national level, being known, over time, under different names: rechtstaat, l'état de légalité, rule of law. The regulation and effective implementation of this principle make the difference between democratic and totalitarian regimes. The present paper aims, first, to define the notion of the rule of law, as well as the requirements that it implies. The aim is then to establish the legal framework of the rule of law in the European Union. The second part of the exposition emphasizes the application and the concrete defense of the analyzed principle by the institutional structures of the European Union. The article is of real importance both for the specialists in the field and especially for the European member states of this regional organization they belong to, states whose fundamental obligation is the adequate application of the demands of the rule of law. The objectives of this article are, on the one hand, to determine the complex content of the concept of the rule of law. On the other hand, the commentary of the various positions, expressed by important Union institutions, regarding the effective defense of the rule of law was pursued.