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The two sides of globalization

Author(s): Ivan Rogić / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

There are two main difficulties in a discussion about globalization. The first is obvious in the tension between a demand for an applicable concept and a demand for an analytically extensive inventory of real processes that comes under the heading of globalization. The second is apparent in, it is not incorrect to say, the chaotic scientific archaeology, where patterns of thinking, which hardly conceal the needs or aims carried out in particular political or ideological programs have considerable importance. The expectation that these difficulties will be avoided in this paper is more than illusory. In addition, the demanding brevity of the paper (the organizer’s recommendation that this be limited to 5-7 pages) also needs to be taken into account. Thus, given the anticipated “genre-defining” scope of this paper it is difficult to exceed the limits of a few principal observations.

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Neo-liberal globalization. Transformation of societies and states in the second era of modernism (the second era of globalization)

Author(s): Anđelko Milardović-Ivanković / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Disputes over globalization have been intensified in various issues. One of the disputes deals with the history of globalization. Is globalization an old or a completely new process? If it is an old process, what differentiates it from the current process of globalizations or the overall integration of the world and human society in a single whole? Of course, there are different answers to this. The first approach points out that globalization is as old as the human race. The others believe it is a new process, influenced by neo-liberal values and new information technologies development enabling this type of globalization, a type beyond all historical types, scarcely comparable with any so far known attempts to globalize economy, politics and culture.

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Interes za izbore i izborna participacija

Author(s): Ivan Šiber / Language(s): Croatian Publication Year: 0

Sudjelovanje u političkim procesima, prije svega u procesima konstituiranja predstavničkih tijela, ključna je pretpostavka demokratskog društva. Kako to naglašava Franklin (1996), “participacija je krvotok demokracije, uključuje različit broj ljudi u različite aktivnosti u različito vrijeme.” Obično se smatra da je ključni pokazatelj elementarne političke zainteresiranosti sam čin izlaska na izbore (Campbell, 1962). Dok se katkad pod političkom participacijom razumijeva isključivo participacija u izborima, Nie, Verba i Petrocik (1976) smatraju da politička participacija obuhvaća sve oblike ponašanja u politici. Prema tim autorima, sukladno demokratskoj teoriji, participacija je proces kojim se određuju ciljevi i sredstva u odnosu prema svim vrstama socijalnih problema. Pretpostavlja se da su na temelju participacije ciljevi društva postavljeni na način da maksimaliziraju alokacije društvenih dobara s obzirom na potrebe i želje populacije. Participacija nije usmjerena nekom određenom društvenom cilju, već je to postupak za određivanje ciljeva, izbor prioriteta i odlučivanje o načinu njegova postizanja. Osim toga, participacija ima još dvije dodatne svrhe.

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Globalisation, Governance and Democracy

Author(s): Roland Axtmann / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

In the debate on ‘globalisation’ and politics, two concepts have become ubiquitous: ‘global civil society’ and ‘global governance’. Let us attempt to determine a definition of each term and then progress to a discussion of democracy in relation to these institutional forms of social action.

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Децентрализацията в България - същност, проблеми и перспективи за развитие

Author(s): Hassan Azis / Language(s): English,Bulgarian Publication Year: 0

A historical review of municipal governance and decentralization. Essence, types and forms of decentralization. The paper presents the role of self-governance and the connection between municipality, local self-governance and decentralization. It points out some of the starting points in the discussion to formulate decentralization: according to the general approach to the transfer of responsibilities; the approach to analysis of decentralization as dynamic process based on interaction and partnership. The types of decentralization are presented in detail: financial, political, spatial, market and administrative and their interaction and mutual influence. The paper discusses four main trends in the development of decentralization: in a historical aspect (from the 1960's until now); decentralization as a counterpoint to globalization; based on the concept that individuals set store by integrity of real existence; decentralization as a complex of four dimensions (local collectivity) external milieu, local collectivity/internal milieu, individual/internal milieu. It touches on topical problems at the implementation of decentralization in Bulgaria from 1991 to 2015. Finally, it presents the prospects for the development of decentralization in Bulgaria in the context of the implementation of the Decentralization Strategy for the period until 2025.

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ČERPANIE FINANČNÝCH PROSTRIEDKOV PRE OBLASŤ ŽIVOTNÉ PROSTREDIE V NITRIANSKOM SAMOSPRÁVNOM KRAJI V ROKOCH 2014-2018

Author(s): Daša Oremusová,Hilda Kramáreková,Magdaléna Nemčíková,Matej Vojtek / Language(s): Slovak Publication Year: 0

Since Slovakia's accession to the EU, European funds have become an important source of financing for regional development, which are provided on the basis of elaborated regional development programs at various hierarchical levels. The Environment area has become an inevitable priority area of each such document responding to the current state and quality of environmental components in accordance with sustainable development. The aim of the paper is to evaluate the allocation of funds for the Environment priority area in the Nitra Self-governing Region during 2014 – 2018. The funds were identified for individual measures according to the districts of the region while the focus of projects and sources of their financing were also evaluated. Several methods were used, such as system analysis (grouping and evaluation of information), comparative analysis in creating own databases, mathematical-statistical methods, etc. During the individual years, an average of more than 50 million euros were addressed to the Nitra Self-governing Region. The largest districts of the region (Nitra, Levice and Komárno) received the most funds (59.7 %). In 2018, more than half (52.9 %) of funds came from the European Structural and Investment Funds from the Operational Program Research and Innovation and 37.8 % from the Operational Program Quality of Environment.

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Zemaljska vlada za Dalmaciju (2. studenoga 1918.–20. siječnja 1919.)

Author(s): Zdravka Jelaska Marijan / Language(s): Croatian Publication Year: 0

The Provincial Government for Dalmatia appointed the National Organization for Dalmatia in Split on 2 November 1918 on the order of the National Council of the Slovenes, Croats, and Serbs in Zagreb. Difficult postwar conditions presented it with a number of problems of which the most trying were shortages of supplies and hunger, the spread of communicable diseases, and Italian occupation of parts of the territory resulting in interrupted communication links with Zagreb and among towns in the region. Numerous problems, first and foremost the occupation of parts of its territory, drove the Territorial Government for Dalmatia to call the Serbian army to enter Dalmatia and forced the pace of the unification of the State of Slovenes, Croats, and Serbs with the Kingdom of Serbia (and the Kingdom of Montenegro). The Provincial Government for Dalmatia was dissolved on 20 January 1919 by decree of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes as part of a wider process of administrative centralization in the new state.

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TOWARDS DUALISM (1861-1868)

Author(s): Jasna Turkalj,Branko Ostajmer / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The fall of absolutism and the restoration of the constitutional order in Austria and Hungary brought a revival of political life in Croatia as well, and in the following period, especially in 1860/61, modern Croatian political parties and ideologies emerged that would define Croatian political life over the next few decades. The basic difference between these parties was their attitude towards resolving the Croatian national question, i.e. the position of Croatia with regard to Vienna and Pest, which was to be the main subject of discussion in the “great” Croatian Sabor of 1861.

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CROATIA UNDER KÁROLY KHUEN-HÉDERVÁRY

Author(s): Dinko Župan,Branko Ostajmer / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

A new crisis in the Croatian-Hungarian relations broke out in 1883 and resulted in the resignation of Ladislav Pejačević from the post of the Croatian Ban. Like his predecessor Mažuranić, Pejačević clashed with the Hungarian government in Budapest, this time the reason being the imposition of the Hungarian language in the Croatian territory. In the summer of 1883, bilingual Croatian-Hungarian inscriptions were placed at the financial offices in Croatia and Slavonia, and in relation to the Financial Administration in Zagreb provoked anti-Hungarian protests that spread beyond Zagreb, although their echo was weak in Slavonia and Osijek. In the text of the Croatian-Hungarian Settlement, Pejačević saw no basis for bilingual signs to be placed anywhere, not even in public offices, and he refused to give in to Hungarian pressure, preferring to resign on August 24, 1883.

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Urban Settlements (oppida) of Vinodol under the Rule of the Counts of Krk: Topographical Situation and Local Organization within the Feudal Manor

Author(s): Gordan Ravančić / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

When discussing Vinodol’s past, one must keep in mind the antiquity of this geographic region, which becomes evident at the very first glance – the clear shape of the valley that stretches from Križišće towards the southeast, surrounded in north and south by mountains belonging to the Bitoraj-Viševica massif. At the same time, one should keep in mind that this geographical situation of Vinodol does not entirely correspond to the former Vinodol municipalities or towns. As it is known, the term “Vinodol towns” includes eight municipalities from Trsat in the northwest to Ledenice in the southeast, which together with Novi (Vinodolski) sums up to the nine towns of medieval Vinodol.

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SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP IN PRACTICE OF SPANISH AND POLISH LEADERS. A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Author(s): Ewa Wójcik,Elena Bulmer / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The Anthropocene, the human age developing along industrialization has affected the environment to an unprecedented extent. For contemporary businesses to achieve a competitive edge and attract investors, it is necessary not only to be financially efficient but also to address environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) goals. The market valuation is increasingly based on other than tangible assets and market participants expect profit will be generated with ethical conduct, the value created for all stakeholders, and meeting social goals to achieve common well-being and a better future. It is well aligned with CSR principles and sustainable development goals, the frameworks of XXI century company operation. In this environment, leadership is a challenge to be inclusive of all stakeholders often with conflicting views. Moreover, globalization demands an expansion of organizational borders and the embracing of a variety of cultures. Technological advancements and innovations demand constant adaptation, improving qualifications of the staff that will need support, assistance, and mentoring. Sustainable leadership, therefore, requires a wide range of new skills and a multidimensional approach. The paper is a comparative study based on research carried out among Spanish and Polish leaders in 2022-2023. Its results provide insight into how a role of a leader is perceived in the two countries EU members and examine the main differences between their views and activities.

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AN ETHICAL BRIDGE BUILT ON SHARED VALUES BETWEEN ISLAMIC FINANCE AND ESG

Author(s): Sava Hristov Dimov / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The article discusses the shared values between Islamic finance and the concept of environmental, social and corporate governance. The ESG framework underpins flexible, sustainable and responsible investing. In that regard, some contemporary views on reconciling Sharia with sustainable investing are considered. The author utilizes materials from CFA Institute, World Bank Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte & Touche and new research by Islamic scholars to prove their point. Sectors of the Islamic finance industry show more sustainable rates of development. The author has reason to assume that the presumed projections (2030-2050) of Islamic finance will confirm such a tendency. Islamic finance is therefore more adaptive and demonstrates flexible resilience to ESG investing, good environmental, social and governance outcomes.

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Характерни особености на данъчния одит

Author(s): Monika Krivoshapkova / Language(s): Bulgarian Publication Year: 0

In both a global and local context, negative processes influenced by the impending economic crisis have been observed over the past two years. Governments, in their efforts to curb these processes, are approving increasingly larger budgets to provide essential social benefits to society in the fight against the crisis. The measures outlined in these budgets, in most cases, cannot be covered by the available funds in the state treasury. To achieve their goals, the state needs resources, and these resources are generated in the form of tax revenues in the budget. Taxes are a significant source of revenue for any government and are inevitably at the core of the state's wellbeing. They are an instrument used by the government to fund public expenditures and implement fiscal policy. For taxpayers, on the other hand, this process is viewed as a burden they must bear to support the government. In Bulgaria, tax collection is often based on the principle of 'selfassessment' by the taxpayers. To regulate this process, the tax administration periodically conducts 'tax audits'. However, tax audits can be conducted not only by the tax administration. This report aims to outline the characteristic features of tax audits and determine their impact on tax collection in the budget.

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Local Government in Albania, The Effects of Fiscal Decentralization

Author(s): Selma Binjaku,Shkëlqim Fortuzi / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Fundamentally, decentralization represents a democratic restructuring endeavor that seeks to transfer political, administrative, financial, and planning powers from the central government to local authorities. Its aims encompass boosting civic engagement, bestowing decision-making authority upon local communities, and fostering accountability and dependability. The overarching objective is to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of resource collection, administration, and service provision. My interest in comprehending the evolution of our country’s decentralization initiative has driven me to delve into the subject of fiscal decentralization. This process entails endowing local governments not only with the entitlements arising from this empowerment but also the corresponding responsibilities that accompany it. Before and after decentralization, there are several stages that can be observed. These stages typically involve policy formulation, legal reforms, capacity building, fiscal transfers, and institutional adjustments. By analyzing key indicators, we can assess the impact of decentralization on various aspects of governance. The aim of this work is to take into consideration recent developments, both within the framework of central-level reforms and the work of local self-government bodies, primarily focusing on the period from 2005 to 2021. The work is primarily based on analyzing the findings identified from the following sources: Primary data collected through questionnaires administered to citizens, Accountancy Experts, and Businesses. Research from various reports, publications, or articles prepared as part of projects or activities of various public institutions operating in the field of local governance. Previous reports and analyzes on territorial-administrative reform have been conducted by national and international institutions, and their findings have been extensively used in the preparation of this work.

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The Transformation of the Business Model in the Process of the Transformation of the Economic System on the Road to Sustainability: European Perspective

Author(s): Bistra Boeva / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

This paper examines the transformation of the business model in the process of transformation of an economic system on the road to sustainability. The objective of the paper is to prove the transformation of the business model of companies in EU Member States due to the establishment of the new regulation framework on sustainability. The author’s previous researches on corporate governance and sustainability, sustainable Global Value Chains and corporate sustainability,2 as well her personal involvement in various consulting activities gradually determined the abovementioned topic of investigation. Although it was established that a limited number of scholars study the above phenomenon some findings in their publications have enabled the development of a conceptual framework of this paper. The first part the paper encompasses the results of the literature observation. The focus of the second part is on the EU regulation framework on sustainability. In the third part of the paper the transformation of the business model is analysed. Through the lens of good practice, some very interesting findings are revealed. The conclusion includes the findings of the study, the author’s contribution and the path for the further study.

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Konwergencja i dywergencja instytucji państwa w krajach postsocjalistycznych w Europie Środkowo-Wschodniej

Author(s): Bartosz Totleben,Dawid Piątek / Language(s): Polish Publication Year: 0

The chapter addresses the issue of institutional changes in post-socialist countries. Its objective is to present the changes in the levels of political, economic freedom, and governance quality in these countries, and to examine whether there has been convergence or divergenceof state institutions in post-socialist countries in Central and Eastern Europe compared to selected European Union members. A study was conducted using sigma convergence fordata from 1990 to 2022, examining indicators of economic freedom, political freedom, and governance quality. In terms of economic freedom, convergence was confirmed in all analyzed country groups. The direction of political freedom changes was varied. Convergence was confirmed in the Baltic and Southeastern European countries, with ambiguous results for Central Europe and divergence in Eastern Europe. Similarly, changes in governance quality closely mirrored those of economic freedom. Convergence was apparent across all groups within the studied time frame, except for the Central European group. Here, divergence was noted from 2004 to 2022, although statistically insignificant over the entire period.

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THE END OF DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION IN KOSOVO: DOES THE MEANING OF THE POPULATION FACTOR CHANGE?

Author(s): Vladimir Nikitović / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Political issues in Kosovo were strongly related to its population dynamics during the twentieth century, above all due to the “demographic explosion” induced by the huge lag in fertility transition if compared to the rest of Europe. However, soon after the turn of the century, the total fertility rate in Kosovo has dropped to about the replacement level (2.1 children per woman), which, along with permanent migration outflows since the 1990s, indicates a new demographic era in sight. Using the recent evidence on demographic and migration trends supported by the updated theoretical considerations in the framework of demographic transition and the migration cycle concept, we examine the key demographic implications that could be expected in light of assumed population dynamics in Kosovo over the next decades. The effects of the demographic momentum (population increase purely on account of the young age structure) reduced by the negative impact of emigration could expire up to 2035-40. As a result, the decreasing and ageing population could become a highly probable future of Kosovo in just 20-25 years, indicating the tremendous reversal could happen in the perception of the population factor in this territory from the viewpoint of political and security issues in the region.

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ПОСТЕПЕНИ РАЗВОЈ ЕВРОПСКЕ УНИЈЕ КАО БЕЗБЕДНОСНЕ ЗАЈЕДНИЦЕ – НА ПУТУ ОД ВЕНЕРЕ КА МАРСУ

Author(s): Duško Lopandić / Language(s): Serbian Publication Year: 0

The text examines the progress of the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) over the last decades in the context of building the EU as a security community. The question is raised whether and to what extent the EU has already become a security community. The elements of building this community are pointed out, including the provision on mutual military support from the Lisbon Treaty, the development of various foreign and security policy instruments, as well as the concrete military action of the EU in international affairs, such as peacekeeping missions and the like. The basic EU institutions in the field of ESDP are presented and the main steps in building the ESDP to date are outlined. The paper points out the limitations in building the ESDP, which relate to NATO's role as the main defence backbone in transatlantic relations and in the military strategies of most EU member states. Particular attention is paid to the formation of the "Permanent Structured Cooperation" (PESCO) as a new form of defence cooperation. It is pointed out that the "Permanent Structured Cooperation" was created after years of anticipation ("sleeping beauty"), immediately after Brexit, as a way to demonstrate the vitality of the EU. Most EU member states participate in this cooperation, not just those that are most militarily prepared. In conclusion, it is emphasized that, regardless of the undoubted development of the ESDP, the establishment of a security community remains a long-term EU goal, not an immediate reality.

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Smart growth: integrating EU policies and international practices

Author(s): Andreea Catalina Popa / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

This article explores the concept of smart growth by examining its definitions, principles, and perspectives through relevant literature, EU policies, and international practices. It highlights the importance of smart growth in promoting urban sustainability, stimulating economic development, and improving quality of life. Additionally, it addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing this concept across various geographical and social contexts.

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UVOD – Period austrougarske uprave

Author(s): Zlatiborka Popov Momčinović,Fabio Giomi,Zlatan Delić / Language(s): Bosnian Publication Year: 0

Razmeđe koje će se ovdje obraditi tiče se smjene dvije imperije na prostoru Bosne i Hercegovine – otomanske i austrougarske. Naglasak će ipak biti na drugom segmentu s obzirom na obim i ciljeve knjige: ovdje se akcentuje određeni period ne težeći pri tom da se nivelišu drugi periodi s obzirom na složenost društvenog konteksta i uopće društvenog determinizma, a posebno ako imamo u vidu genealogiju okcidentalizma, orijentalizma i između njih ugniježđenog balkanizma. Kada govorimo o bh. ženi u periodu austrougarske uprave (bilo da govorimo o ženi kao takvoj, ženama kao posebnoj društvenoj grupi ili pak o ženama koje su se istakle u različitim domenima svoga rada ali i svakodnevice) ne možemo a da se ne osvrnemo na svojevrsni duh vremena na razmeđima različitih epoha.

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