Sustainability and the Blue Economy Concepts
The intertwining concepts of sustainability and the blue economy, focusing on historical developments, environmental protection events, and the emergence of sustainability science. Discover the pillars supporting a sustainable blue economy and pathways for inclusive development.
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Understanding Social Welfare and the Welfare State
Social welfare and the welfare state aim to provide a minimum income guarantee, support in times of personal and familial crises, and ensure access to certain social services without creating class distinctions. The welfare state intervenes in the economy to enhance social welfare by actively provid
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Circular Flow in a Four-Sector Economy Explained
The circular flow in a four-sector economy involves households, firms, government, and the foreign sector. Each sector plays a crucial role in money flows and payments, contributing to the continuous flow of income. The financial market also has a significant impact on the economy by accumulating sa
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Glossary of Key Terms
Explore essential terms in economics such as command economy, consumer, demand, economic system, free enterprise system, goods, innovation, market economy, marketplace, mixed economy, needs, producer, profit, resources, scarcity, services, supply, technology, trade-off, traditional economy, and want
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Understanding Social Entrepreneurship, Social Enterprise, and Social Innovation
Social entrepreneurship involves creating sustainable social impact, social enterprises address challenges in critical needs sectors, and social innovation focuses on developing effective solutions to social and environmental issues. These concepts emphasize creating social value while engaging with
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Leveraging Non-Oil Exports for Nigeria's Blue Economy Growth
Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) focuses on diversifying Nigeria's economy by promoting non-oil exports for sustainable growth. The Blue Economy concept involves sustainable use of ocean resources for economic development. Nigeria's abundant ocean resources such as maritime transportation, fi
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Overview of the Ottoman Empire's Economy and Social Structure
The history of the Ottoman Empire's economy and social structure encompasses its Turkish and Islamic influences, as well as its geographical diversity across regions like Asiatic, East European, and African territories. The empire's centuries-long existence from 1300 to 1918 saw distinct periods of
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Understanding Indian Economy: Course Outcomes and Resources
Explore the course outcomes of the Indian Economy, covering economic development, policies, population growth, planning, agriculture, Kerala's economy, and resources for further study. Access government data and publications on the Indian economy for comprehensive learning.
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Legal Implications of the Digital Economy in Malawi
Explore the legal implications of the digital economy in Malawi as discussed at the ICAM Annual Lakeshore Conference. Topics include the Electronic Transactions and Cyber Security Act, principles of implementation, Malawi CERT, data privacy, and the significance of the digital economy in transformin
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Overview of Modern Business Environment in Indian Economy
Modern business in the Indian economy is characterized by large size, oligopolistic nature, diversification, global presence, technology orientation, and changing government regulations. The Indian economy features a mixed economy with both private and public enterprises, low per capita income, uneq
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Understanding the Importance of Social Skills for Mental Health Recovery
Social skills play a crucial role in how we communicate, interact, and form relationships with others. They are essential for personal, social, and professional success. Neglecting social skills can hinder mental health recovery, as they contribute to social recognition, acceptance, and building soc
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Understanding Medical Social Work and Its Impact on Patient Well-being
Medical Social Work, also known as Health Care Social Work, plays a crucial role in addressing the social, physical, and psychological needs of patients. Through providing case work, after-care, and convalescence services, Medical Social Workers contribute to reducing hospital readmissions, preventi
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Insights into India's Thriving Gig Economy and Future Work Trends
India's gig economy, spearheaded by initiatives like IWWAGE, is reshaping the future of work, particularly for women. Key questions revolve around the gig economy's impact, legislative frameworks, and COVID-19 repercussions. Academia investigates the rise of gig work, focusing on platforms like Uber
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The Blue Economy and Marine Pollution: A Comprehensive Overview
The presentation outlines the thriving ocean economy, the concept of the Blue Economy, the World Bank's approach, risks faced by oceans, and the impact of marine pollution on Small Island Developing States and coastal regions. It emphasizes sustainable development of oceanic activities, collaboratio
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Objectives and Importance of Social Legislation for Social Workers
Social legislation is inspired by the constitution and aims to remove discrimination, safeguard rights of vulnerable groups, and eradicate social evils. It plays a crucial role in social welfare by providing a legal basis for addressing societal issues, enhancing community well-being, and facilitati
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Phases and Steps of Social Case Work Process
Social case work process involves three main phases: Social Study, Social Diagnosis, and Social Treatment. The Social Study phase focuses on acquiring facts about the client's situation, while Social Diagnosis involves the professional opinion of the case worker towards a solution. Social Treatment
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Insights into Social Economy and Social Dialogue Research Outcomes
Research outcomes from the Mesmer+ project at HIVA KU Leuven reveal misalignments in social dialogue inclusiveness, challenges faced by social economy entities, and the role of employers in the social economy. Recommendations include enhancing the role of social economy employers and promoting inclu
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Social Economy and Innovation in Emilia-Romagna Region
Emilia-Romagna Region in Italy highlights the importance of social economy and innovation for sustainable development. Various initiatives such as Social Cooperatives and Voluntary Associations contribute to the region's social well-being. The focus on social values and not-for-profit activities dri
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The Humanization of the Economy through Social Innovation
This study delves into the humanization of the economy through social innovation, exploring concepts such as the double movement identified by Polanyi, the welfare state, marketization of society, and the challenges faced in reorienting economic systems towards human well-being and social cohesion.
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Understanding Social Skills Development in Students
Explore the reasons behind students lacking social skills in school settings and analyze the challenges some face even after receiving social skills instruction. Discover the key social skills required for appropriate interactions and the importance of social competence for overall well-being. Delve
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Exploring the Green Economy and BRICS Cooperation
The discussion focuses on the importance of the green economy for BRICS nations, suggesting ways for collaboration, especially in addressing climate change and transitioning to a low-carbon economy. The BRICS countries play a crucial role in global stability and sustainable development. Features of
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Advancing Sustainable Development through Green Enterprises in the Caribbean
Caribbean Green Economy Action Learning Group focuses on promoting a Green Economy in the Caribbean region for sustainable development. The key principles include economic viability, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, resilience, and good governance. The program emphasizes the importanc
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The Impact of Collaborative Economy on Employment and Social Security in the EU
The European Parliament Committee on Employment and Social Affairs explored the effects of business models, including the platform economy, on employment and social security in the European Union. The collaborative economy, involving service providers, users, and intermediaries, creates opportunitie
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The Impact of Pandemics on the Shadow Economy Performance
Pandemics have a significant impact on the shadow economy, influencing the legal economy in various ways. The shadow economy serves as a buffer for high unemployment rates and can contribute to budget revenues through legal spending. Studies suggest that a growing shadow economy may reflect dissatis
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Social Enterprises and Circular Economy: The Power of Re-use
Social enterprises play a key role in the circular economy by promoting re-use practices that have a significant environmental impact, such as saving CO2 emissions and creating jobs. Through initiatives like preparing WEEE for re-use and re-using steel sections, social enterprises contribute to both
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Vienna Knowledge Alliance for Foundational Economy
Vienna Knowledge Alliance for Foundational Economy focuses on building social-ecological infrastructure, promoting universal basic services, and fostering a good life for all in Vienna. The alliance involves practitioners, researchers, civil authorities, and civil society in co-creating sustainable
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Development of Slavery and Cotton Economy in the Agricultural South
The development of slavery and the rise of the cotton industry in the Agricultural South played a crucial role in shaping the region's economy and society. From the introduction of crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo to the emergence of cotton as a dominant crop supported by innovations such as the
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Challenges in Measuring the Social Economy and its Impacts
Growing interest in measuring the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) has led to significant work in the past decades. However, various definitions, methodologies, and legal frameworks make it challenging to compare or aggregate data on SSE across different countries. Methodological challenges inclu
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Evolution of Services Marketing in the Modern Economy
The shift towards a service economy has transformed marketing practices, leading to the emergence of Services Marketing as a distinct discipline. This evolution highlights the unique characteristics of services, such as intangibility and simultaneous production-consumption. The 1980s mark a pivotal
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Social Entrepreneurship in the Czech Republic: Roots, Development, and Current Status
Roots of social entrepreneurship in the Czech Republic trace back to solidarity values pre-transition to a market economy. Suppressed under communist regimes, resurgence post-transition faced challenges due to lack of institutional framework. Presently, the Czech Republic lacks specific legislation
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Understanding Social Neuroscience: Exploring Human Sociality and Well-Being
Social neuroscience delves into how the brain processes social interactions and their impact on human well-being. It focuses on the interconnectedness between social connections and overall life satisfaction, suggesting that humans are inherently social beings with a strong need for social belonging
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Social Entrepreneurship and Social Inclusion in Bulgaria
The development and implementation of social entrepreneurship practices in Bulgaria aim to promote social inclusion through the development of the social economy. The focus is on combining economic results with social objectives, managed transparently with measurable, positive financial value. Vario
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Diverse Social Entities Mining from Linked Data in Social Networks
This research focuses on mining diverse social entities from linked data in social networks using a DF-tree structure and DF-growth mining algorithm. The study explores the extraction of important linked data in social networks and the mining of various social entities such as friends. Prominence va
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Nigeria's Emerging Economy: Opportunities and Challenges
Nigeria, a newly emerging economy in West Africa, has undergone significant social, environmental, and cultural changes. With a diverse population, multiple religions, and a mix of agricultural and industrial sectors, the country faces both opportunities and challenges in its path towards economic d
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The Learning Consortium for the Creative Economy Webinar Summary
The webinar on The Learning Consortium for the Creative Economy discussed key topics such as agenda details, presenters' backgrounds, poll results, and insights on the Creative Economy and its importance. Participants engaged in discussions on topics like the Recap on the Creative Economy, Scaling o
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Understanding Social Structure: Meaning, Elements, and Types
Social structure is the arrangement of social units within a society, encompassing groups, institutions, associations, and organizations. It consists of normative systems, position systems, and sanction systems to maintain order and function harmoniously. Social institutions play a vital role in pre
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Coal Combustion Products & the Circular Economy - Addressing Resource Flow Challenges
This discussion delves into the intersection of coal combustion products and the circular economy, emphasizing the need for continuous re-evaluation of resource chains, ecosystem metabolisms, and industrial innovations to ensure sustainable environmental practices and economic growth. Exploring the
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Understanding Social Geography: Meaning, Scope, and Differences
Social geography is a branch of human geography focusing on social structures, groups, and activities. It examines the spatial arrangement of social phenomena, social differences, and patterns in understanding socially defined population groups. The scope of social geography includes analyzing spati
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Formalizing the Informal Economy: A Gender Perspective in Thailand
Thailand has seen rapid economic development transforming its economy. Despite a large informal labor market, efforts have been made to formalize it with labor laws, social protection, and defining formal employment. The gender perspective is crucial in understanding and addressing informal economy
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Advancing Social and Green Economy in Western Balkans
Creating an ecosystem for social and green economy in the Western Balkans is crucial for fostering peace, reducing disparities, and promoting sustainable business models. Initiatives like promoting innovation, job creation, and skills development among young entrepreneurs are key to driving growth a
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