Territorial Governance Research Articles

Women and Rural Development in the Context of Decentralisation in Tubah Council, North West Region of Cameroon

Purpose: Before 1990s, the decentralisation process in Cameroon has gone through several stages. This process really materialised with the revision of the Cameroon Constitution in 1996. Owing to that, several laws concerning this process were promulgated. Decentralisation should eventually make all decentralised territorial authorities autonomous. This government policy, which is part of the bottom-up approach, has the responsibility to promote the participation of the population. Thus, one is entitled to ask how decentralisation in Cameroon can impact women’s participation in rural development in the Tubah council?
 Materials and Methods: To answer this question, primary and secondary data were mobilised and processed according to appropriate methods for the variables studied. Primary data were collected from observation, interviews of key informants and administration of questionnaires addressed to a sample of 145 people in the council area. Secondary data were obtained from internet sources, textbooks as well as documentations and libraries. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptives and inferentials statistics meanwhile content analysis was used for qualitative data analysis.
 Findings: The results show that even if the decentralisation process does not pay particular attention to women, it contributes to the creation of a favourable framework for local development initiatives. Thus, 79% of the women in the Tubah area act individually, compared with 21% who take part in group actions. Their actions varied, with 40% in the field of agriculture and 30% to drinking water supply projects. Identified as one of the pillars of development in rural areas, the intervention of women, if well supervised and structured, it can boost development in a sustainable and effective way.
 Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends that councils within the process of decentralisation should encourage women participation in rural development by ensuring their high representativeness. It also goes in line with the theory of decentralisation, which states that in order to promote local and participatory development, the transfer of power to local authorities must be effective. The study emphasises on the fact that, the transfer should not only be at the level of power and finances, but it should also include the social categories, must especially women, who are one of the main actors of rural development in Cameroon.

Impacts of Northern Territory banned drinker register on police recorded youth assault.

In September 2017 the Northern Territory Government of Australia introduced a banned drinker register (BDR) to mitigate the high levels of alcohol-related harm within the Northern Territory. The current study aimed to examine the impact of the Northern Territory BDR on youth (aged <18 years) using police recorded assault data. Interrupted time-series models were used to assess monthly trends in assaults and alcohol-related assaults perpetration and victimisation in the regions of Greater Darwin, Alice Springs and Katherine between January 2014 and December 2019. Examining the three regions combined, after the re-introduction of the BDR a significant step decrease in police recorded youth assault perpetration (β = -1.67) and a significant step increase in police recorded youth assault victimisation (β = 1.40) was identified. However, no significant effects were identified at the individual region level. Findings suggest that restricting alcohol consumption in high-risk adults through the BDR had a limited immediate effect in police recorded youth assaults. Individual level or contextual factors may have influenced both immediate and long-term impacts of the BDR, and as such, future policy design needs to support and empower community leaders across the policy development and implementation process. A wider evaluation of the BDR currently underway may provide additional understanding behind the mechanisms that underpin alcohol-related harm in the Northern Territory.

Legal Analysis of Regional Leader Coordination Forums to Support the Implementation of Regional Government Duties and Functions by Government Regulation Number 12 of 2022 in Indonesia

This investigation points to discovering out and analyze the lawful investigation of territorial authority coordination gatherings to bolster the usage of territorial government obligations and capacities in agreement with government control number 12 of 2022 in Indonesia, to discover out and analyze the supporting and repressing variables for the advancement of the Territorial Administration Coordination Gathering organization. in supporting the usage of the obligations and capacities of regulating common government issues, to recognize and analyze endeavors to overcome the variables hindering the Organizational Advancement of the Territorial Administration Coordination Gathering in supporting the execution of the obligations and capacities of regulating common government undertakings in Indonesia. This inquiry is a subjective inquiry about utilizing an inductive approach. The investigative strategies utilized are perception, documentation and interviews. Based on the results of the field examination, it can be concluded that there has been no improvement in the Territorial Administration Coordination Gathering in Indonesia, but the usage of the obligations and capacities of regulating common government undertakings is still being carried out in a few locales. Within the advancement handle, the existing restraining components did not become an issue within the Organizational Improvement of the Territorial Authority Coordination Gathering in Indonesia.

The role of territorial governance as an instrument for biological diversity conservation in the Atlantic Forest: Social learning from the Paraná River Biodiversity Corridor, Brazil

In Latin America, in the non-coastal portion of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, there is the territory of Paraná River Biodiversity Corridor, which shares decision-making processes since 2010 and based on the performance of its Managing Network. In this context, the aim of this study was to evaluate the role of the Paraná River Biodiversity Corridor Managing Network as an instrument of territorial governance for biological diversity conservation actions. Methodologically, the method of participant observation of the Network's meetings was used, in association with the semi-structured questionnaire and content analysis of its technical reports. The results showed that the Network expands institutional action for biodiversity conservation in the territory, enhancing personal learning and the possibility of building shared agendas, for example, the elaboration of a Bioregional Management Plan for the Corridor. Out of every 10 planned actions, seven were completed, which demonstrates confidence in the Network in mediating inter-institutional actions. One of these actions was the approval of an ecological restoration project carried out in partnership by 16 Network members from 2017 to 2022, expanding results and optimizing financial costs. However, there are limitations related to the institutional structure of the Network members, who lack dialogic and administrative prerogatives that end up not favoring territorial integration. Finally, develop actions for the conservation of biological diversity must be planned in a dialogical and participatory way, on a regional scale and mediated, unconditionally, by robust governance arrangements.

The natural resource management in Nunavut and Greenland – a perspective through historical institutionalism

ABSTRACT This article compares the self-government system in Greenland in Denmark and territorial governance in Nunavut, Canada in relation to the management of natural resources through the perspective of historical institutionalism. Both territories have undergone processes of re-empowerment, and possess major assets of natural resources, and the struggle for self-determination has triggered their metropolitan states (Denmark and Finland) and regional governments to consider some form of self-government. However, two different solutions have appeared due to gradual development through path dependency as legislation and form of government. Nunavut is a territory within the Canadian federal construction, based on Indigenous claims, while Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Danish unitary state. The land claims in Canada have given Nunavut some influence in the management of its natural resources, while Greenland has taken control of its subterranean resources through extended self-government implemented in 2009. This article will highlight the resource policy similarities and differences of the two territories via three potential explanatory factors: historical background, self-government, and the management of natural resources as a point of departure. The findings show that both regions have similarities in historical background and the management of natural resources, but there are also significant differences in how local authorities have addressed mining projects.

Territorial Governance and Environmental Protection Volume 1: Urban Sprawl and Sustainable Urbanization by Ruşen Keleş, Cappadocia University Press, 2022, 525pp, ISBN: 978-605-4448-31-9 (electronic)

Book Review of Territorial Governance and Environmental Protection Volume 1: Urban Sprawl and Sustainable Urbanization by Ruşen Keleş, Cappadocia University Press, 2022, 525pp, ISBN: 978-605-4448-31-9 (electronic)

Coordination matters –Territorial governance in innovation clusters: Comparison of Cité Biotech (Canada) and Polepharma (France)

This paper investigates the territorial governance mechanisms of proximity-based cluster agglomerations and organized proximity-based cluster communities. We argue that the territorial governance mechanisms of clusters consist of the locations of members, the organizational logics, and the roles of institutional intermediaries. Based on the compared case studies of Cité Biotech (Canada) and Polepharma (France), we address the similarities of both types of clusters in terms of local agglomeration, diversity of cluster members, and institutional intermediaries’ roles as brokers and facilitators. We also highlight their differences in external pipelines, logic of belonging, and intermediaries’ roles as mediators, orchestrators, and innovators in the cluster community. Finally, we conclude with the strategic implications for innovation cluster territorial governance.

АДАПТАЦІЯ ЗАРУБІЖНОГО ДОСВІДУ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ФІНАНСОВИХ ТА ТРУДОВИХ РЕСУРСІВ ТЕРИТОРІАЛЬНИХ ГРОМАД

This scientific research explores the experience of territorial governance organization in European countries and its impact on socio-economic development. Starting with an analysis of the role of a specific form of public authority of territorial communities, the study highlights the necessity of their autonomy in addressing local issues and managing respective territorial units. Special attention is given to the problems of resource provision for regional and local development, particularly the creation of favorable conditions for entrepreneurship and innovative technologies. Further investigation focuses on analyzing various models of local self-government, considering their financial stability and degree of autonomy in governance. This allows for a deeper understanding of the influence of territorial governance on socio-economic development and identifying the most effective approaches to decentralization in European countries. Significant attention is also paid to the analysis of community labor potential and its impact on the labor market development and socio-economic strategies. Assessing this potential is a key element in planning community development and ensuring the stability of their socio-economic status. Detailed study of this aspect helps determine optimal ways for authorities to influence labor market formation and promote its efficient functioning. The text also emphasizes the importance of assessing the labor potential of communities for planning labor market development and socio-economic strategies. The necessity of labor market monitoring and predictive analysis to ensure sustainable community development is highlighted. Overall, the text reflects the importance of proper territorial governance and its impact on the socio-economic development of communities and regions, as well as indicates ways to improve this process. Overall, this research reflects the importance of proper territorial governance organization as a key factor in achieving sustainable and equitable socio-economic development in regions and communities. Therefore, its findings can serve as a basis for developing decentralization strategies and local self-government policies in different countries worldwide.

Cooperative governance in the Mediterranean: developing a macro-regional application model

The European and Mediterranean territorial administrations lack transnational mechanisms that facilitate their active contribution to resolving common global issues that affect them. This situation has led subnational entities to develop their own alliances and collaborations through associations and networks. In this environment of growing cross-cutting and interdependence, concepts such as cooperative governance, territorial governance, or collaborative networks are increasingly present and, at the same time, their meaning becomes more complex. Thus, the need for a cooperative governance system that can facilitate these collaborative processes in a Euro-Mediterranean context has gained relevance. This article arises as a contribution to the need expressed by multi-level administrations at the European and Mediterranean level to define their own cooperation strategies. It presents the main results of a research work on collaborative strategies of various territorial actors (networks, subnational entities, and institutions) carried out during 2023 within the framework of the School of Public Administration of Catalonia. The main objective of this analysis is to contribute to defining an analytical tool that is useful for Euro-Mediterranean territorial cooperation, both in terms of study and policy definition.

Perception of climate change impacts, urbanization, and coastal planning in the Gaeta Gulf (central Tyrrhenian Sea): A multidimensional approach

&lt;abstract&gt; &lt;p&gt;The coasts, with their intricate combination of natural and anthropogenic fragilities, can always be considered a crucial component in the geography of risk and territorial governance. Furthermore, coastal areas worldwide are currently facing profound and immediate impacts of climate change, presenting unparalleled challenges for both ecosystems and coastal communities. In these contexts, high socio-environmental vulnerability has often been linked to planning and management practices that, at times, have exacerbated coastal exposure, making it more prone to extreme natural phenomena, such as coastal floods and storm surges, as well as degradation. The case of the Gaeta Gulf, a largely urbanized part of the central Tyrrhenian coast in Italy that encompasses two administrative areas between the northern Campania and the southern Lazio Regions, provides an opportunity to investigate these criticalities both along the coastline and within the interconnected inland areas. This research aims to understand how administrations and communities perceive, experience, and understand the coastal risks and challenges posed by climate change, as well as their level of information and preparedness to address such risks. These aspects will be analyzed through a multidisciplinary approach, shedding light on the political, social, environmental, and economic practices in these areas, and the potential implications for coastal planning policies. In addition, this contribution presents the results of a qualitative survey involving the administration of questionnaires related to the perception of climate change impacts on the coasts and the level of information on the mitigation and adaptation practices within the communities living in these areas.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/abstract&gt;

Planeación para el ordenamiento territorial en un destino turístico: Puerto Vallarta-Bahía de Banderas

The planning of tourist destinations has gained greater interest in territorial ordering and sustainable development through the implementation of regulatory and strategic instruments that establish elements to follow and reinforce the possibilities of participatory planning, which are not exempt from difficulties. The present study focuses its attention on carrying out an evolutionary analysis of the planning and of the significant urban-tourist instruments in the destination of Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas, using the path dependence approach and with a review of the legal foundation in its three levels of government. The results reveal that there is a multiplicity of planning instruments with different criteria due to the lack of coordination of territorial governance and the discretionary application of regulations that have led to an expansive and diffuse territorial model that does not respond to any development plan or territorial ordering.

Чинники впливу на соціально-економічний розвиток регіонів (територій) України в умовах загроз і подолання наслідків військової агресії

The European choice of Ukraine’s development has a direct impact on the formation of its regional policy, which is based on the implementation of democratic principles, positive experience of the EU countries, mutual convergence of legislative provisions, contributes to the rapid adaptation of the country’s regions to European rules in integration into the European Union. Understanding the impact of internal and external factors on the socioeconomic development of regions (territories, communities, cities, etc.) directly affects the efficiency of the entire public administration system at all levels, the organization and interaction of territorial authorities, the business environment, the public in order to create a safe living space, the ability to fulfill the assigned powers and responsibilities, to ensure a high level of quality of life for citizens, sustainable development of the country and its territory, etc. It is relevant in modern conditions to search for efficient theoretical and methodological approaches and recommendations for the analysis, identification and generalization of various factors influencing regional development for the purpose of their further use in the system of public administration at various levels, in particular in the context of overcoming the consequences of military aggression in the post-war period in Ukraine. The objectives of the article are aimed at analyzing the internal and external factors influencing the socioeconomic development of the regions of Ukraine; generalization and grouping of such factors, taking into account their importance, direct positive and negative impact on the functioning of any territory, ensuring a safe living environment, etc. The used example of the Kharkiv region, which, due to its border location with the russian federation, constantly remains in the zone of negative influence from the proximity to the territory of hostilities and their consequences, proves the relevance of the study of the influence of external and internal factors on socioeconomic regional development from the standpoint of taking into account individual territorial characteristics, which makes it expedient to use the results obtained in the process of further developments of scientific and practical materials on the reconstruction of the country and its regions.

Instytucjonalne i realizacyjne skutki decentralizacji administracji publicznej w warunkach chorwackiej administracji terenowej

In 2020, the deconcentrated model of the performance of state administration tasks in Croatian territorial units was replaced with the model of administrative decentralization. The new State Administration System Act abolished the county state administration offices as first-instance state administration bodies and transferred their tasks to the delegated scope of competence of counties as second-level self-government units. The paper explores the effects of administrative decentralization. Based on theoretical assumptions on decentralization effects, comparative experience with administrative decentralization ex-ante evaluation of county state administration offices abolition, five hypotheses about the effects of administrative decentralization in Croatian territorial governance setting are formulated. The hypotheses are tested by analysis of the legal and institutional framework of the performance of delegated tasks, empirical data gathered through the questionnaires, nine interviews, and secondary data. The results show that administrative decentralization strengthened the role of Croatian counties, strengthened their administrative role, strengthened the role of county governors, increased the horizontal and weakened vertical coordination, improved some aspects of service delivery but not uniformity in service provision across the state territory, and improved the transparency but not led to the democratization of county government. Five national-specific factors are analyzed as possible explanations for such results: general societal trends, external pressures, characteristics of Croatian public administration, general features of the Croatian local self-government system, and adopted organizational design.

Setmelanotide (Imcivree)

&#x0D; CADTH reimbursement reviews are comprehensive assessments of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, as well as patient and clinician perspectives, of a drug or drug class.&#x0D; The assessments inform non-binding recommendations that help guide the reimbursement decisions of Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial governments, with the exception of Quebec.&#x0D; This review assesses setmelanotide (Imcivree), 10 mg/mL solution in a 1 mL multiple-dose vial, administered through once-daily SC injection.&#x0D; Indication: For weight management in adult and pediatric patients aged 6 years and older with obesity due to:&#x0D; &#x0D; Bardet-Biedl syndrome&#x0D; Genetically confirmed biallelic pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC), proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 (PCSK1), or leptin receptor (LEPR) deficiency due to variants interpreted as pathogenic, likely pathogenic, or of uncertain significance.&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D;

Assessment of the effectiveness of tax control in the Nizhny Novgorod region: theory and practice

The issues of increasing the effectiveness of tax control carried out by the territorial tax authorities of the Federal Tax Service of Russia are an integral element of comprehensive measures aimed at improving tax administration. The main tool of tax control are tax audits: desk and field. Based on the analysis of existing official and author's methods for assessing the effectiveness of tax control, a system of indicators is proposed, using which the author assessed the control activities of tax authorities in the Nizhny Novgorod region for the period 2018-2022.. Both quantitative and qualitative indicators characterizing the achievements of tax audits were used as indicators of the effectiveness of tax control.

From Urban Challenges to “ClimaEquitable” Opportunities: Enhancing Resilience with Urban Welfare

From the perspective of the scientific-disciplinary debate within urban planning, this research addresses the theme of the “new urban question” resulting from environmental concerns related to the climate crisis and socioeconomic issues that have now become structural. It then delves into the connection between urban environment quality and quality of life, ultimately questioning the role that territorial governance tools play in positively influencing the perception of well-being in cities. The overall objective of this contribution is to define an interpretative framework for experimental approaches in territorial governance. This overarching objective is articulated in the definition of two specific outcomes, pursued through an inductive methodology. The first one involves establishing an initial set of urban welfare indicators; the second entails defining strategies for planning, designing, and regenerating the public components of the city that could influence the indicators. Both outcomes are designed to be exportable to different territorial contexts.

Dupilumab (Dupixent)

&#x0D; CADTH reimbursement reviews are comprehensive assessments of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, as well as patient and clinician perspectives, of a drug or drug class.&#x0D; The assessments inform non-binding recommendations that help guide the reimbursement decisions of Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial governments, with the exception of Quebec.&#x0D; This review assesses dupilumab (Dupixent), 200 mg single-use syringe (200 mg per 1.14 mL) and 300 mg single-use syringe (300 mg per 2 mL), subcutaneous injection.&#x0D; Indication: For the treatment of patients aged 6 months and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not advisable. Dupilumab can be used with or without topical corticosteroids.&#x0D;

Territorial Development: A Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Production Through RStudio® and VOSviewer® (2013-2022)

Objective: Carry out a bibliometric study of scientific production on Territorial Development, in the Web of Science database, in the period from 2013 to 2022, using RStudio® and VOSviewer® software. Theoretical framework: Relies on the literature on Territorial Development and its current context. Method: This research is classified as descriptive and quantitative. Data were collected from the Web of Science database by accessing the Journal Portal of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel, with a time frame between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2022. They were used for data analysis. RStudio® and VOSviewer® software and bibliometric packages Bibliometrix and Biblioshiny. Results and conclusion: 422 documents were identified, with the largest scientific productions on the subject coming from Ukraine, Brazil, Spain, France and Russia. In 2022, it was the year with the most publications, followed by 2020. The most cited sources are: Regional Studies followed by Journal of Rural Studies. The main co-occurrences of keywords are: territorial development, governance, sustainable development, territory and rural development. With regard to co-authorship between countries, there is a prevalence of Spain, Brazil and France. The most relevant authors on the subject are: Mamonov K.; Medeiros E.; and Torre A. With regard to co-citation between authors, there was a prevalence of(e): European Commission; Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development; Torre, A.; Medeiros, E.; and Camagni, E. As for the most cited studies globally in the last ten years at the international level, there are: Mundler, P. (2016); Halbert, L. (2014); and Mordvinov, O. (2021). Finally, it is concluded that this study aims to improve the knowledge base on Territorial Development and the related field of studies. Search Implications: The main limitation of this search is that it was restricted to the Web of Science, where most of the documents were articles. Therefore, it would be interesting to consider a broader line of research that includes other databases, such as Scopus or Google Scholar, in addition to other types of publications, such as books or conference proceedings. Originality/Value: This study aims to improve the knowledge base on Territorial Development and the related field of studies.

How tobacco companies use the revolving door between government and industry to influence policymaking: an Australian case study.

Mixed-methods including non-experimental descriptive and exploratory case studies. To build a picture of tobacco lobbying through the revolving door in Australia, data was triangulated from multiple publicly available sources: 1) Australian federal, state and territory government lobbyist registers, 2) the online social networking platform, LinkedIn; and 3) Australian news media reports. Tobacco companies lobby the Australian government using 'in-house' employees, lobbyists working in firms acting on their behalf, and third-party allies with common interests. Almost half (48%) of internal tobacco company lobbyists had held positions in the Australian government (state, territory and/or federal) before or after working in the tobacco industry. Likewise, 55% of lobbyists acting on behalf of tobacco companies had held government positions before or after working as a lobbyist. In-house tobacco industry lobbyists, as well as those working on behalf of tobacco companies within lobbying firms, were found to have held senior governmental positions, such as a Member of Parliament (MP) or Senator, chief or deputy chief of staff, or senior advisor in a ministerial office, and many had moved into or out of government within 1 year of working for a tobacco company (56%) or as a lobbyist (48%). Tobacco companies are strategically using the revolving door between the government and the tobacco industry as a key political lobbying mechanism to try to influence public health policy in Australia.

Transformative Translations? Challenges and tensions in territorial innovation governance

Since the 1990s, changing ways of producing and circulating knowledge have been accompanied by debates that diagnose and call for change in the relationship between science, society, politics, and innovation. Most recently in Europe, some of these debates emphasize the concept of responsible research and innovation (RRI). In this paper, we present a comparative analysis of different territorial RRI-pilots within the Horizon 2020-funded project TRANSFORM. In these pilots, different translations of RRI become visible. RRI (1) gets translated as participatory and deliberative modes of innovation governance aimed at transformative change, (2) takes the shape of citizen science projects; and (3) is enacted as participatory agenda setting and (plans for a) citizen assembly. We argue that it is the often-invisible work of establishing, nurturing, and caring for relationships within the territorial R&amp;I ecosystems – what can the thought of as ongoing “maintenance work” – that creates the conditions for more responsive modes of innovation governance, and thus a shift towards transformative change in innovation policy. Through describing these translations and the related practices we will direct attention to the potential, challenges, and systemic barriers of this kind of work.