Framework For Regional Development Research Articles

Analisis Kebijakan Desentralisasi Politik Dalam Mewujudkan Daerah Otonomi Baru di Seram Utara Kabupaten Maluku Tengah

The research entitled Analysis of Political Decentralization Abominations in Creating a New Autonomous Region in North Maluku Central Horrors, uses a qualitative descriptive method to describe how Decentralised Political Policy creates a new autonomous region in the Middle Maluku North Horror. The study uses conciliation policy theory, the theory of political decentralization, and regional autonomy as well as the theories of political authority, using indicators of the authority of local governments in making political decisions, strategic formulation of planning of regional development programmes, and budget accommodation in budgeting. Increased public service and empowerment of the community, as well as public participation, and prospects for the development of the North Horrors Region.The results of the survey showed that the various political decisions implemented by the Government of India in the framework of regional development were political decisions related to the development of indigenous villages or administrative villages, political decisions relating to the construction of new villages in order to promote regional development and political decisions involving local governments and the DPRD in the context of emergency development and rural development. Furthermore, in connection with the planning strategy of various regional construction programmes implemented by the Regional Planning Agency, the aim is to prevent inter-emergency arrangements and in order to improve the well-being of the people in the various districts of disaster that exist in the Central Maluku.

The Self-reliant India and Development Trajectory Process: Emerging Regional Strategies in Sustainability Paradigm

Development means to bring a kind of change and improvement in lives of humans and societies inhabiting settlements, areas and regions. The process has never been uniform in practice as humans live in varied places and manifest complex socio-cultural geographies. To improve life conditions is to provide for basic amenities and necessities. This requires coherence and integrated management of environmental conditions which are subject to unprecedented changes and effects. However, to a majority of people improvement in living status still persists as the bigger challenge in countries of the Global South. In India, the new economic policy-led economic reforms and subsequent increase in economic activities has had a greater pressure on the natural environment. In this backdrop, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a blended policy and strategy since it has bundle of targets to be achieved in order to address basic necessities of human population and maintaining society-nature relations. The performance of regions in the country in delivering SDGs has been a geographically variable phenomenon. The regional inequalities including social, economic, infrastructural, and environmental aspects are the emerging geographies of the post-liberalized India which need to be tackled under newer development policy. To check further exaggeration of environment and society-nature relations, and upholding position of a vibrant economy, the Self-reliant (Aatmanirbhar Bharat) approach of India is to strengthen planning, governance and management of sustainable development process more in an integrated regional development framework and utilization of indigenous resources. Study is based on secondary sources of data and information, this provides a constructive perspective in understanding regional performance of sustainable development and the role that self-reliant strategy is to play strengthening process of development in the country.

Centres and peripheries reflected in distribution patterns of EU cohesion policy funding on the example of the Baranya county, Hungary

The cohesion policy of the EU plays a key role in overcoming territorial disparities. The emergence of the policy was accompanied by a debate on a place-neutral or place-based approach. In the case of Hungary, the first fully implemented programming period of 2007−2013 and the still ongoing 2014−2020 period provide a good tool for comparison. Overall, the aim of the research was to provide an in-depth look into the change of territorial patterns of EU-funding distribution, on the example of the Baranya county, being part of one of the 20 least developed regions of the EU; how territorial patterns of EU funding changed between the two periods and how the county-level territorial objectives were reflected in the funding patters. The introduction of the paper provides a review of relevant literature on EU cohesion policy, then the selection of the Baranya county as a case study is justified. The following part shortly presents the framework of regional development in Hungary, highlighting the relevant documents for the case study county. The presentation of the empirical study is divided into two parts. First, as quali­tative research perceptions of the stakeholders of the key levels of regional policy decision-making are analysed. Second, a quantitative analysis of the territorial funding patterns of the two periods is presented, in light of established territorial objectives.

Marketing Strategy for Tourism Potential in the Framework of Regional Development as a Tourist Destination

This study discusses the marketing strategy for leveraging the tourism potential of Aceh Province, Indonesia, with the aim of developing the region into a thriving tourist destination. The respondents who participated in the survey included 200 foreign tourists and 100 domestic tourists. The data was tested and verified using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The primary data collected in the field indicates that, on the whole, the variables related to the research are still above the average. The results also reveal that the marketing strategy does not significantly impact the attractiveness of tourism in Aceh Province. However, when examining individual constructs within the marketing strategy model, it becomes evident that some of them positively and significantly contribute to the formation of certain dimensions of the marketing strategy, even though they may not have a statistically significant effect on tourism attractiveness. Furthermore, tourism attraction has been found to have a positive and significant impact on the excellence of tourism in Aceh Province. Tourists perceive all the tourist destinations within Aceh Province as highly superior and competitive when compared to destinations in other regions. As a result, the excellence of tourism, as highlighted in this study, is a direct outcome of tourism attractiveness, which encompasses main attractions (uniqueness), natural landscapes, cultural attractions, and traditional handicrafts.

Analysis of priority locations for the development of Fishery Ports in the Southern of Java Island

Fishing port has a strategic role to encourage the development of the fishing industry and generate a regional economy. In the spatial plan, a fishing port is one of the forms of spatial structures, and the zoning plan has a Fishing Port Zone for the working and operation of the fishing port area. The aim of this study is to determine the priority fishing ports in the South of Java Island which will be developed and accommodated in the zoning plan and spatial plan policies within the framework of regional development. The method used in this study is to perform weighting and scoring analysis on criteria and sub-criteria based on the physical aspects, disaster, accessibility, spatial planning and space utilization, fishery, and prospect estimation. The result of this study concludes that the priority fishing port locations that can be further developed, namely: PPN Prigi, PPS Cilacap, and PPN Palabuhan Ratu.

Sustainable Tourism Development In The Context Of Regional Development At Ponot Waterfall, Asahan Regency

This Ponot Waterfall tour is located in Tangga Village, Aek Songsongan Regency, Asahan Regency, close to the Sigura-gura Dam and Rafting Tour which is an international event. The objectives of this study are (1) to analyze the strategy for developing sustainable tourism at Ponot Waterfall in Asahan Regency; and (2) analyzing the utilization of sustainable tourism development at Ponot Waterfall in the framework of regional development in Asahan Regency. The research method used is descriptive qualitative using SWOT analysis. Determination of informants using Purposive Sampling method. Data in this study were collected by interview, observation and document observation techniques. The results of this study are (1) the government needs to increase the development of Ponot Waterfall as a leading sustainabledestination in Asahan Regency. (2) the importance of paying attention to the utilization of Ponot Waterfall from an economic, social and cultural perspective for the surrounding community. Thus, it is expected to increase tourist visits to Ponot Waterfall and improve the welfare of the Asahan community as a whole

Investment analysis of companies for understanding the competitiveness of a municipality of Ribnica

The authors explain how policy and development represent a framework for regional development. In the empirical part, the authors analyzed the economic development and competitiveness of the municipality based on an online survey previously distributed to active economic operators in the municipality. The research examined the vitality of companies, their orientation and compliance with new EU guidelines, their investment activities, their sources of funding, their ability to obtain state subsidies, and their cooperation with local and regional authorities. The paper shows that the municipality of Ribnica ranks in the top half of the municipalities based on its development and competitiveness.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A TOOL OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: ECONOMIC SYSTEMS, SMART INFRASTRUCTURE, DIGITAL SYSTEMS OF BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND TRANSFERS

The article considers the modern development of public administration in its connection with the use of digital technologies in order to increase the effectiveness of the activities of government bodies, their focus on the needs of the population, expand the possibility of implementing the social functions of the state, openness of decision-making processes and civil control of management activities. It is shown that on the basis of digitalization and, in particular, application of artificial intelligence solutions, the content of public administration, individual procedures and stages of the management cycle, as well as state functions are changing. The best practices of using artificial intelligence in digital public administration systems of various countries are considered, the possibilities of using smart solutions in systems of sustainable development of territories, in analytics and intergovernmental transfers within the framework of regional development are described.

Coastal fishery stakeholders’ perceptions, motivation, and trust regarding maritime spatial planning and regional development: The case in the Bothnian Sea of the northern Baltic Sea

The European Union (EU) promotes a sustainable blue economy in the coastal and marine regions. In Finland, the regional development objectives are defined at the national and regional levels. Maritime spatial planning (MSP) is a tool to reconcile the sea’s different uses. This study considers developing collaborative practices in regional planning to help meet regional development objectives. The MSP participants representing the coastal fishery (fishing and fish farming) in the Satakunta region, Finland, exemplify a local stakeholder group. Coastal fishery is a demanding and highly regulated livelihood, with the potential to grow as local food is trending. A mixed-method approach was used to examine MSP participants’ and fishery experts’ perceptions about regional cooperation and the MSP process. The semi-structured interviews focused on three main themes: regional cooperation and synergies, conflicts and threats, and interest in regional collaboration or establishing secondary businesses. Questionnaires 2019 and 2021 examined stakeholders’ engagement (intrinsic motivation) and social trust towards the planners in the MSP process. The need to tackle the challenges of coastal fishery dictates coastal fishery participants’ perceptions regarding the fishery business’s development in a regional context. Despite the collaborative approach, the first Finnish MSP round did not make a significant difference in the coastal fishery’s status as a stakeholder group. MSP processes and developing the sustainable blue economy are part of the regional development framework, requiring a level playing field and mutual trust among stakeholders. The regional development of marine and coastal areas would benefit from a joint forum for stakeholder interaction built upon MSP. Collaboration could strengthen the integrative and comprehensive management of sea uses and resources.

Integrated Artificial Neural Network and Discrete Event Simulation Framework for Regional Development of Refractory Gold Systems

Mining trends in the gold sector indicate a growing imbalance in global supply and demand chains, especially in light of accelerated efforts towards industrial electrification and automation. As such, it is important that research and development continue to focus on processing options for more complex and refractory ores. Unlike conventional (i.e., free-milling) ore feeds, refractory gold is not amenable to standard cyanidation, and requires additional pretreatment prior to leaching and recovery. With recent technological advancements, such as sensor-based ore sorting, there is opportunity to advance the development of smaller untapped refractory resources with marginal economics, particularly those in proximity to processing infrastructure within major gold districts. However, it will be critical that the necessary tools are developed to capture the potential system-wide effects caused by varied ore feeds and improve related decision-making processes earlier in the value chain. Discrete event simulation (DES) is a powerful computational technique that can be used to monitor the interactions between important processes and parameters in response to random natural variations; the approach is thus suitable for the modelling of complex mining systems that deal with significant geological uncertainty. This work implements an integrated artificial neural network (ANN) and DES framework for the regional coordination of conventional and preconcentrated refractory gold ores to be processed at a centralized plant. Sample calculations are presented that are based on a generated dataset reflective of sediment-hosted refractory gold systems.

ЯК ЗА ДОПОМОГОЮ МЕТОДОЛОГІЇ "ТРАНСФЕРУ ПОЛІТИКИ" ВИЗНАЧИТИ ЕФЕКТИВНІСТЬ ВЗАЄМОДІЇ УКРАЇНИ З МІЖНАРОДНИМИ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЯМИ У СФЕРІ РЕГІОНАЛЬНОГО РОЗВИТКУ

The aim of the article is to represent the results of the authors' scientific findings on the adaption of widely known in foreign scientific thought approach of "policy transfer" for evaluation of cooperation's efficiency between Ukraine and international organizations on regional development. Authors find out that the specific of the "policy transfer" approach is its constructive character. Changes in the system of regional policy of Ukraine are continuous and the process of management is still ongoing. The framework of regional development in Ukraine is still corrected, updated and advanced not based on the internal domestic factors or election programs of political parties as in other countries, but throughout external influence led by international organizations such as EU, OECD and UNDP. Practical aim of the publication is to provide arguments for the hypotheses of "policy transfer" as an approach that may be practically used for researching and describing of essence, features, results and efficiency of cooperation between Ukraine and international organizations in the sphere of regional development. Authors synthesize conclusions on how to use the "policy transfer" approach for evaluating the efficiency of Ukraine's cooperation with international organizations on regional development by providing a comparative analysis of previously made research by E. Ertugal on policy transfer in regional development in Turkey.

Mine-to-smelter integration framework for regional development of porphyry copper deposits within the Chilean context

ABSTRACT Trends toward the widespread use of electric vehicles and renewable energy sources all point to continued growth in copper demand. This demand will be met mainly by new primary copper production, with recycling expected to contribute significantly to copper supply. Significant quantities of copper ore are presently mined from porphyry deposits in which typically, near-surface copper oxides are recovered hydrometallurgically by leaching, solvent extraction and electrowinning, whereas the deeper copper sulphides are only amenable to milling followed by pyrometallurgical processing and electrolytic refining. The Chilean copper porphyries together are the largest group of operating copper mines and are likely to remain so into the future. However, several of these deposits are forecast to show increasing levels of arsenic-bearing minerals, such as enargite. As mature copper mining districts exhaust the near-surface oxides and higher-grade sulphides, individual mines will need to adjust their operations accordingly. However, it is considered that due to such changes, re-engineering efforts might be more economically coordinated across several mines, to collectively handle the evolving ore feeds. The present paper adapts a discrete event simulation (DES) approach to support mine-to-smelter integration within porphyry copper districts. Sample computations are presented that are loosely based on the Chilean context.

Higher Education, Technological Innovation, and Regional Sustainable Development: Insights from a VAR Model

Sustainable development has increasingly become a primary concern of governments in the stage of high-quality economic development. Taking as an example Guangdong Province, China, where development and polarization coexist, this study uses a Vector Autoregressive(VAR) model to examine the relationship between higher education, technological innovation, and economic growth, and then uses the Coupling Coordination (CC) model to evaluate the developing coordination of subsystems where the above three elements are located; furthermore, it summarizes the mechanisms and corresponding paths of higher education on the quantity and quality of economic growth and illustrates the interactive relationships, the dynamic mechanisms, and the influencing factors. The results show that there is a dynamic interaction mechanism between higher education, technological innovation, and regional economy. The effect of this mechanism is enhanced in developed areas and with an obvious circle cumulative effect, while partly inhibited in undeveloped areas and with less or no circle cumulative effect. Therefore, on the path towards high-quality development, endogenous development models should be formulated and strengthened by developing higher education and constructing an innovation system, especially in the undeveloped areas. Higher education should be more in the regional development framework and targeted at the interaction and synergy in the regional socioeconomic system.

Perencanaan dan Pengembangan Wilayah Berbasis Sektor Ekonomi Unggulan di Kabupaten Kerinci Provinsi Jambi

Each region has different potential resources, so it is necessary to study the potential resources that are superior in each region, as well as Kerinci Regency. This is done as a basis for making appropriate regional development policies in Kerinci Regency. This study aims to describe the pattern of sectoral change and growth in the economy, determine the leading sectors, and see the development of the population in recent years, so that it can be taken into consideration in the formulation of development planning policies within the framework of regional development. The research method used is quantitative research using Location Quotient (LQ) analysis, Shift Share analysis and population analysis. The results showed that the basic sector that has the potential to be developed as an economic support and is classified as a developed, fast growing and competitive sector in Kerinci Regency is the Information and Communication sector. Keywords: planning, regional development, leading sector, Kerinci Regency

Älykäs erikoistuminen Lapissa

Smart specialisation is a bottom-up frameworkfor regional development. Smart specialisationemphasizes the role of universities, but the official strategies tend not to differentiate betweenthe needs of regions, regional clusters and universities. Such simplification often causes disparities between the actual and the plannedhuman resources of an area, potentially leadingto a waste of ‘smartness’. This article introducesthe Arctic Smartness program of Lapland andthe Älyke project of the University of Laplandwhere teachers and students experimentallyparticipate in smart specialization. The articleexplores the opportunities to develop the agencyof university students and teachers.

A Quest for Viable Economic Model for Peshawar Pakistan- Using Etzkowitz Conceptual Framework of Triple Helix Model

The study aims to explore existing university-industry-government (U-I-G) linkages in Peshawar, Pakistan and study the factors that determine these linkages. Furthermore, the research examines the extent to which university-industry-government collaboration can address regional industrial problems and promote economic growth. Hence, the quest is to seek a viable economic model that not only enhances innovation in the region but also improves industrial competitiveness. Therefore, Etzkowitz’s Triple Helix model, based on academia-industry-government collaboration, provides the intellectual context for this research. The study uses semi-structured interviews and a narrative approach; with descriptive and analytical approaches to investigate the nature of university-industry and government linkages in Peshawar. A single case study approach is employed, where Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) at Institute of Management Sciences Peshawar (IMSciences) was selected for research purpose. This is because the centre had already initiated U-I-G linkages to some extent in Peshawar. Research findings suggest that university-industry-government linkages are too weak. The Triple Helix model, which is considered a suitable conceptual framework for regional development (Etzkowitz and Ranga, 2010) needs structural changes to make it work in a developing region like Peshawar (Dzisah and Etzkowitz, 2008). The original spiral model of innovation worked well in the developed world because that industry hosts multi-nationals that can afford industry-academia joint ventures. Their governments not only facilitated interactive networks but also designed such policies’ frameworks that supported high growth firms (HGFs) (Mason and Brown, 2013). Whereas Peshawar is not only a traditional and developing economy but also a war and crisis-ridden region, due to which it cannot attract multi-nationals headquarters. The findings of the research can be treated as an asset that can easily be reused by other developing region for knowledge transfer and economic development.

Considerations of Regional Coherences for the Development of Renewable Energy Technologies Used in South Part of Transdanubian Region of Hungary

Abstract The existing effective domestic regional development framework requires analyses for increasingly wider areas (micro, meso and even macro regions) before operational – short-term – local developments to be prepared and implemented. Such comprehensive complex studies or larger-term programmes may demonstrate the profitability of the given project and can complement it with combined utilization technologies; in the case of Himesháza several locally known renewable energy sources could facilitate geothermal heat, later electricity supply, e.g. local biomass (biogas-based) recovery technology (organic waste of the local pig farm) and, for example, the construction of a low-power “dwarf” hydroelectric power plant chain based on rich watercourses of the region (the “southern dwarves” in Hungary) and the connection of existing solar utility facilities to a modern “smart grid” system in the longer term. Himesháza, located in southern Hungary in Baranya county, is developing; it has a detailed feasibility study of a thermal energy supply network and an energy supply development plan. Based on the geothermal characteristics of Baranya county it would be reasonable to encourage the development of smaller-scale, decentralized heating systems for dynamic settlements. Several settlements in close proximity to Himesháza have already explored thermal wells. Power generation with a small scale, closed-loop system can be used in the project region for thermal water with an outflow temperature of 90 °C. The heating system may also be able to fulfill the needs of recreational, vacation-based or complex thermal spa facilities formerly planned in the region. Moreover, the system could also be capable of utilizing a larger spectrum of renewable energy through its combination with photovoltaic technology. Due to the country's favorable agricultural characteristics, Hungary's biomass potential is higher than the European average. The utilization of organic waste from agricultural and farming sectors is highly recommended in Baranya county; biogas production seems to be the most suitable in the region of Himesháza too, broadening the utilization of renewable resources. The realization of the current project could contribute to shifting the energy resource sector in a more modern, environmentally conscious direction. The background for shorter-term plans and investment (carried out within the framework of operational programs) necessary for the optimal operation and maintenance of longer-term (25–50 years) energy development strategies is created by the analysis (at multiple scales) of complex regional characteristics and future potential, and the selection of optimal sites.

Правовой режим инвестиционной деятельности отдельных территорий в рамках регионального развития

Правовой режим инвестиционной деятельности отдельных территорий в рамках регионального развития

The Regional Development Agency Experiences of Turkey and Romania

Economic growth and development take priority in a country’s economic and social objectives. When examining historical periods, there are central points in economic and social activities for reasons such as geopolitical status and geographic characteristics. Regional imbalances are a significant socio-economic problem that is apparent in many countries. Development agencies implemented by many developed or developing countries aim to eliminate regional imbalances. Turkey and Romania have different regional development levels. However, both countries face the problem of regional development differences. The EU Regional Policy, through the approach of a regional development agency, can help to close the gap between regions in both countries. The legislative framework of regional development was established by Regional Development Law No. 151 in 1998 after first carrying out an analysis of the regional disparities in Romania. RDAs entered the Turkish legal system with Law No. 5449 concerning the establishment, coordination, and tasks of development agencies in 2006. In this study, we explain both countries’ RDA experiences within the organizational structures and the development of agencies following a theoretical approach.

Domains Research in the Detection of Smart Specialization Strategy Formation

Smart specialization strategy, as an innovative system for regional economies, should identify priority areas in which regions and countries have competitive advantages or have the potential to generate knowledge-based development and economic transformation. The number and nature of these priorities will vary depending on the region. Smart specialization strategy requires identifying in each region one or more thematic areas where R&D and innovation policies should aim at creating and maintaining competitive advantages. Priorities can be formulated in terms of knowledge or activities (not only scientific but also social, cultural), subsystems in the sector and be outside the industries, market niches, clusters, technologies, etc. The ability to identify opportunities for the region to expand into new priority areas is central in the concept of smart specialization. Global economic growth requires a higher competitiveness of the regions, especially where the potential is highest. The selection of priority domains stimulates innovation and investment, while, in order for the regions to succeed, they must use their own mix of assets, skills and ideas to compete in the world market and develop their untapped potential. The article is devoted to the analysis of priority areas of smart specialization and interpretation of the concept of domains within the framework of regional development. The research focuses on the generalization of approaches to the definition of the conceptual essence of the «domain» category by taking into account the influence of national specificity, as well as the indication of the role of domains in the process of entrepreneurial discovery. Various approaches to the «domains» definition as structured themes within the framework of regional development, which are introduced in practice through the processes of entrepreneurial discovery, are considered. Examined examples of priority areas within the region and domains of EU countries, the attention on the process of identifying domains based on entrepreneurial discover was pointed.