Sustainable Development Projects Research Articles

Evaluation of Planned Sustainable Urban Development Projects in Al-Baha Region Using Analytical Hierarchy Process

This paper presents and illustrates planned urban projects in the Al-Baha region with the potential to contribute to developing a sustainable local environment and economy in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s 2030 national vision and future needs. Al-Baha is characterized by a wealth of renewable energy, a cooler environment relative to many other Saudi regions, as well as multiple heritage villages and wildlife habitats set amid mountainous topography. The approach used here is the analytical hierarchy process (AHP), which employs an expert consultation analysis to identify the best future projects for the Al-Baha region. About 52 experts were invited, each selected according to specific criteria to include decision-makers, developers, and academics in the fields of the built environment, engineering, and investment. The findings of the study are evaluated and culminate in suggestions for future projects in the tourism; renewable energy; agriculture and farming; health and education; and wildlife and forest protection sectors. It has been found that the most important future projects are those related to the tourism and agricultural and farming sectors. The other projects proposed are unique to the Al-Baha region due to its location and traditions. The study concludes with key recommendations for developers and decision-makers.

Financial Indicators’ Performance and Green Financing Projects: A Comparative Study from PSX and NYSX

In Modern era, the Researchers are keenly interested in different areas of green financing projects such as green economics, green trade, green sustainable development activities, green climatic and environment quests, green investment and financial ventures, and green public policy-related topics, respectively. Owing to the lower cost of production for sustainable development, a healthy climate, and a neat environment is needed, this study is structured to build the significant relationship between various green sustainable development projects, the financial effectiveness and performance of PSX and NYSX, respectively. For this purpose, the time series data for 2000–2020 are collected from IFS, WBI, SBP, the Federal Reserve system, S&DP, and the UNDP financial reports. The empirical analysis reveals the insignificant effects of green investment, financial projects, public policies, and social green projects on the financial performance of PSX, whereas the empirical modeling also attests that all the green factors significantly affect the performance of NYSX except the green economic and trading projects and renewable energy green projects, which are insignificant predictors with respect to FIP-NYSX. Moreover, the index for human development insignificantly affects the prediction of FIP-NYSX. The mixed empirical results guide policymakers, the board of PSX and NYSX, and the management of green financing companies to reconsider their policies and objectives with respect to successful green operations and the financial performance of PSX and NYSX.

Problems of the development of «green» banking in Ukraine

Methods. General and specific research methods were used during the research. The basis of the study was the theoretical and scientific–methodical provisions of economic sciences, banking theory and the monetary system, as well as modern concepts of economic growth in the country, theoretical achievements of domestic and foreign scientists, dedicated to the problems of the «green» economy and its impact on economic growth. The method of generalization was used in determining the «green» economy and «green» financing, which are the main reasons for the emergence and development of «green» banking in the world and in Ukraine. The method of scientific abstraction, structural decomposition, indication and deduction was used in substantiating the theoretical foundations of «green» financing and «green» banking. The method of grouping and system analysis made it possible to reveal the features of «green» banking in Ukraine, the problems of its development, and the systematization of ways of further implementation in the period of the post– war formation of the economy of Ukraine. Results. The main features and problems of the functioning of the Ukrainian «green» banking system in the modern period have been determined. The special role played by the effective development of «green» financing in the sustainable economic development of the country has been established. The main banking instruments used in the global practice of «green» banking, as well as the experience of using them in the banking system of Ukraine, were studied. An assessment of the obstacles to the application of «green» banking and the use of «green» financial instruments in the context of financing sustainable development projects in Ukraine was carried out. The main ways of overcoming the negative impact of global crises have been determined, taking into account the international experience of banking activity. Novelty. In the study, the experience of the development of «green» banking in Ukraine was studied and possible ways of using «green» financing during the period of building the economy of sustainable development and the post– war recovery of the country were determined. Practical value. Ways of further effective implementation of «green» banking in terms of the program of sustainable development of Ukraine and the construction of sustainable banks are proposed

A sustainable development project including a role-play: analysis of teachers’ intentions to promote students’ engagement

This article raises the question of how to develop student engagement in activities for sustainable development in schools. It presents a case study in France resulting from a collaborative research involving the authors of this paper and a design team composed of two coordinators and two teachers, from elementary school and from the beginning of the college respectively. The project, designed by the teaching team, was carried out in two classes. Students had to design a new living space, one that remained fictitious, but which involved radically transforming their territory in order to make it pleasant and sustainable. After having imagined this new neighborhood, then transformed it by introducing constraints (related to energy, transportation, food, leisure…) and asking themselves questions, they then met, during a forum, experts in their area. The final stage of this process was a role-play during which the students were invited to take on the role of these experts and develop arguments about the construction of an amusement park in their neighborhood. From a scientific point of view, this article analyses the different levers mobilized by the design team to promote students’ engagement and the importance of the creative character of the project.

APPLICATION OF THE FUZZY SET METHOD FOR THE SELECTION OF ENTERPRISE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS CONSIDERING STAKEHOLDERS’ OPINIONS

Purpose. The purpose of this study is to improve the theoretical and methodological foundations of sustainable development management introduced into an enterprise environment for achieving SDG 2030 by creating scientific proofs of the best choice among sustainable development projects taking into account the stakeholders’ opinions and applying fuzzy set method. Design/methodology/approach. In the article, the authors used the literature review method in order to support the idea of topicality of sustainable development of enterprises and reveal the high relevance of the study of sustainable development project choice by means of fuzzy logic method. To achieve the goal, the article used general scientific methods that ensured the integrity of the research, in particular: methods of theoretical generalization and abstraction – for systematization of scientific results and formulation of conclusions; structural analysis, grouping and combination of features of the investigated objects – to identify groups of stakeholders of the sustainable development of the enterprise. A special method of fuzzy sets was used to adapt the vague and subjective judgments of stakeholders on the value of sustainable development projects to the process of managerial decision-making regarding the selection of sustainable development projects. Findings. The sustainable development of the enterprise is limited or does not meet the global goals of sustainable development until 2030, if the opinion of a wide range of stakeholders is not taken into account during the implementation of social and environmental projects. Sustainable development concept of the balanced stakeholders’ interests rather than social, economic and environmental areas is discussed. Projects for the sustainable development of the enterprise are to be selected on the basis of the information obtained from external and internal participants in relation to the enterprise who act in socio-economic environment. The information base regarding the opinion of stakeholders on the value of a sustainable development project for them can be shaped as fuzzy variables, giving respondents the option to express subjective, ambiguous, evaluative judgments instead of unambiguous and formalized ones, which will increase the quality of decisionmaking on the selection of sustainable development projects implemented by an enterprise. Practical implications. The study provides managers of an enterprise with the tools of making choice among sustainable development projects that is guided not only by managerial views on the enterprise profitability but also external stakeholders’ vague and subjective judgments on sustainable development project value. The paper opens the concept of stakeholders involved into decision-making that can be used by an enterprise for enhancing its image as one with corporate social responsibility excellence. Originality/value. This study highlights the case that is an evidence of the presence of an alternative stakeholders’ opinion causing the problem of choosing sustainable development projects of the enterprise. The research outlines three types of stakeholders, whose judgments should be taken into account when choosing projects for the sustainable development of an enterprise. A universal indicator of a sustainable development project implemented by an enterprise, in relation to which an information base of evaluative judgments of stakeholders should be formed, is determined. The study proposes fuzzy variables for the selection of enterprise sustainable development projects based on fuzzy logic.

Personality Traits and Sustainable Development Projects: A Literature Review of the Conceptual Framework for Project Managers

This paper demonstrates the personality traits (PTs) of project managers (PMs) that have a positive impact on the delivery of sustainable development (SD) projects. A pertinent literature review is performed to determine the PTs that result in the successful adoption and implementation of projects. Then, this has been narrowed down to focus on the PMs’ PTs that have a positive impact on the delivery of SD projects. Based on the different arguments, the primary purpose of this investigation is to provide a conceptual framework that illustrates the PMs’ PTs that positively influence the delivery of SD projects. The exploration indicates that there are five main categories of PMs’ PTs that influence the success of SD projects that are extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and openness to experience. As a result, this research provides a conceptual framework inclusively for PMs, to relate the found PTs to the efficacious completion of SD projects. Primarily, the study conceptual framework explains that PMs who acquire the found PTs have a higher potential to efficiently deliver SD projects.

Importance of Using Artificial Intelligence into Iraqi Construction Projects

Construction projects in Iraq suffer from weakness in several respects, starting from feasibility studies and planning until the end of construction lifespan. Therefore, a study was required to demonstrate the importance of using artificial intelligence in the construction of infrastructure projects and sustainable development to reduce costs, errors, time, and to conserve energy and natural resources as much as possible. The benefits of artificial intelligence in the construction industry have been explained through the stages of the project that have been carefully selected, which represent the stages from the beginning to the end of the life of the project according to what is defined and customary in the construction of infrastructure projects and sustainable development projects in Iraq. A questionnaire was organized for experts specializing in construction industry who have sufficient experience to indicate their opinion on the importance of using artificial intelligence at all stages of the project in Iraq, and the results showed that there is a clear discrepancy in this importance, sequentially from the great importance in design and planning and ending at the stage of supervision and implementation, which experts seem to have preferred, that this paragraph needs to be kept under human management and follow-up.

Sustainability and good living from the perspective of family farmers in the Sustainable Development Project ‘São Paulo’, northern Amazon of Mato Grosso state, Brazil

Resumo: Na Amazônia brasileira, os assentamentos rurais encontram-se cada vez mais isolados por grandes fazendas de produção em larga escala, comprometendo a sua sustentabilidade e o bem viver dos agricultores familiares assentados. Trabalhos foram realizados em assentamentos para mensurar a sustentabilidade. Porém, a maioria não leva em consideração a participação e a coletividade dos envolvidos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi compreender a concepção dos agricultores familiares sobre a sustentabilidade e o bem viver bem como avaliar a sustentabilidade no Projeto de Desenvolvimento Sustentável - PDS São Paulo, na Amazônia norte mato-grossense. Utilizamos oficina e o sistema de semáforo para avaliar a sustentabilidade do PDS. A avaliação da sustentabilidade do assentamento nos permitiu compreender como a sustentabilidade e o bem viver vão se construindo no processo da história do assentamento. A sustentabilidade e o bem viver são processos dialéticos, estão em construção, em movimento.

AMESH

Beginning in about 1990 and continuing into the present, an international network of researchers has developed and tested a methodology for integrating complex systems theories into sustainable development projects. Drawing on a theoretical understanding of complex systems and combining it with Checkland’s Soft Systems Methodology and best practices of community engagement drawn from a wide variety of sources, we have developed a methodology that is theoretically sound and practically effective. AMESH, an Adaptive Methodology for Ecosystem Sustainability and Health, has emerged from, and been tested in, Nepal, Kenya, Canada, and Peru.

Реализация принципов esg в бизнес-планировании инвестиционных проектов агропромышленного комплекса

The key areas for improving agribusiness sustainability and responsibility are related to environmental, economic, health and social factors. Companies recognize that integrating the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) approach into their operations not only contributes to eliminating negative environmental and social impacts, but can also be a source of competitive advantage. A more sustainable company can attract investors who are committed to ESG principles. Incorporating an ESG approach into business planning minimizes risk and maximizes the efficiency of agribusiness projects. The novelty of the research lies in identifying and describing specific ESG metrics in the business planning process, both quantitative, measurable indicators, and qualitative ones, to motivate agribusinesses to improve their financial performance.. The study places a particular emphasis on environmental and social performance. The authors have formulated methodological approaches for the use of ESG principles in business planning for investment projects in the agribusiness sector. The integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ESG principles into the sections of a business plan is presented in the form of a conceptual scheme. Using this relationship, companies should strive to incorporate various ESG trends into their business plans. Based on the analysis of rating agency data, business benchmarking in the agribusiness sector is presented, and sustainable development projects are discussed. The concept of sustainable agriculture is interpreted to include projects such as the implementation of precision farming technology, the automation of business processes, the improvement of soil fertility and productivity, land reclamation, the use of fallow land and the use of crop rotations optimised to maintain soil quality. The practical significance is defined in the identified ESG practices and the opportunities for their incorporation into business plans for the agribusiness investment projects.

Russian Companies and Indicators of Their Role in Achieving the Global Sustainable Development Goals

The activities of Russian sustainable development companies included in the base for calculating the index of the Moscow Exchange-RSPP Vector of Sustainable Development is the subject of the article. The purpose of the article was to assess the role and importance of Russian companies in regional sustainable development, their financial performance, which have a significant impact on the formation of profits / losses of economic sectors and are a source of financing for large social and environmental projects in the territories of presence, as well as a comparative analysis of the bases for calculating indicators development of sectors of the economy: sectoral indices of shares of Russian companies and the index Vector of Sustainable Development of the Moscow Exchange. In the article, based on the analysis and grouping of information from the reports of Russian companies with different territorial and industry affiliations, their experience in the field of sustainable development is summarized. Companies are categorized by sectors of the economy and the level of contribution to the achievement of the UN sustainable development goals. The dynamics and structure of absolute and relative indicators that determine the net financial result of companies - the source of their large-scale participation in projects of regional and sectoral sustainable development are analyzed.

ВПЛИВ БІЗНЕС-КОМУНІКАЦІЙ НА РЕАЛІЗАЦІЮ СОЦІАЛЬНО-ЕКОНОМІЧНИХ ПРОЄКТІВ

The article identifies the impact of business communications on the implementation of socio-economic projects for sustainable, inclusive, and smart development of communities, villages, cities, and enterprises. It is substantiated that business communications play a key role in the implementation of socio-economic projects, promoting mutual understanding, attracting resources, mobilizing the public, forming partnerships, and maintaining reputation. It is proved that the main tasks of business communications during project implementation are to ensure effective information exchange, attract support and promote cooperation, manage internal communications, and ensure high-quality external communication. It is substantiated that proper internal communication contributes to creating a favourable working atmosphere, increases employee motivation and helps strengthen team spirit, and allows us to identify and resolve possible problems or conflicts that may arise during the project implementation on time. It is noted that socio-economic projects are important for communities, and the population, as they contribute to the development of enterprises, solving social problems, strengthening the reputation of the enterprise, and improving the quality of life of the population. It is substantiated that socioeconomic projects contribute to the development of an enterprise by introducing new innovations, improving productivity and efficiency of production, and helping to strengthen the competitiveness of an enterprise in the market, ensuring its stability and increasing its profitability. It has been found that the implementation of socio-economic projects has a positive impact on the economic development of the region (increased investment, development of small and medium-sized enterprises, creation of new jobs, and support for local entrepreneurs), which contributes to economic growth, ensure sustainable, inclusive and early development of the region. It is proved that the social effect of the implementation of socio-economic projects is manifested in improving the quality of life of the population, and the economic effect is an increase in the national income and profits of an individual enterprise.

ІННОВАЦІЙНА АКТИВНІСТЬ БІЗНЕС-СТАРТАПІВ: СУЧАСНИЙ СТАН ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ДЛЯ ПОВОЄННОЇ ВІДБУДОВИ ЕКОНОМІКИ УКРАЇНИ

In the post-war period, the Ukrainian authorities should understand the importance of business development, its role and place in the transformation of the economy and the development of local economic development. The article studies the subjects of the startup ecosystem (startup companies, service companies, state and local authorities, investors, competence centers, expert environment, change agents, infrastructure companies, stock exchanges and brokerage companies) and their leading functions. The article identifies the newest global startups and the most successful domestic startups in the pre-war period. Even during the war, Ukrainian startups (CareTech Human, Lab, Mindly Pleso therapy, MISU, Cardio.AI) continue to develop and are supported internationally. Today, at the level of our country, thanks to the institutional support of the Government, the foundation is being laid for creating a favorable environment for the development of startups, in particular for the development of small business: transfer of the Innovation Development Fund to the management sphere of the Ministry of Digital Transformation; grant funding and technology support needed to strengthen the country. It has been found that for the development of a national system of "sustainable development – security," the core should be innovative security with the supporting effect of high-quality socio-economic deve­lopment of national security. The main tasks of managing the component in the context of sustainable development and post-war recovery are: 1) the use of new technologies, the digital economy and science in solving the problems of recovery; 2) the use of new technologies as a tool for creating new jobs and development opportunities; 3) strategic forecasting to ensure that technologies meet the needs and requirements in various industries; 4) strategic forecasting and evaluation activities. Emphasis is placed on the fact that systemic innovation policy, regardless of the types of innovations, must meet the goals of sustainable development. The paper presents the ratio of the growth of innovation activity of Ukrainian startups (product startups, MilitaryTech and cybersecurity, HealthTech and mental health, FoodTech and sustainable development, EdTech and educational projects, projects for the restoration of infrastructure and construction) to further assess their impact on the economic development of the region and the effectiveness of public management decisions by local authorities in terms of institutional support, in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals, regions and society as a whole.

A Model Emphasizing Project Managers’ Competencies Influencing the Success of SD Projects

This paper presents project managers (PM) competencies that influence the successful achievement of sustainable development (SD) projects. A relevant literature review is conducted to summarize the PMs’ competencies that lead to outstanding performance in projects. Then, this has been narrowed down to find out the PMs’ competencies that influence the adoption and completion of SD projects. Considering the different views, the primary purpose of this exploration is to illustrate the PMs’ competencies that have a positive impact on the achievement of SD projects in an integrative model. The investigation indicates that there are four main categories of PMs’ competencies that influence the success of SD projects: project management skills, team management abilities, emotional intelligence skills, and formal skills. Hence, this study demonstrates a model inclusively for PMs to relate the found PMs’ competencies to the successful implementation of SD projects. The model primarily explains that PMs who acquire the found competencies have a higher potential to achieve outstanding results in existing and future SD projects.

УПРАВЛІННЯ ПРОЕКТАМИ ЕКОСИСТЕМНИХ ПОСЛУГ ПІДПРИЄМНИЦЬКИХ СТРУКТУР В УМОВАХ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ

This article considers the principles and approaches to project management aimed at the provision of ecosystem services by business structures taking into account the principles of sustainable development. The authors emphasize the importance of an integrated approach that takes into account the interrelationships between economic, environmental and social aspects of projects. The article emphasizes the importance of involving all stakeholders and partners in order to achieve the most positive results. The essence of environmental projects and the main elements of the implementation of environmental project management have been studied. Modern approaches to environmental project management are described. Aspects of effective use of resources, measurement of results and risk management are considered in detail. It also emphasizes the importance of innovation, an ethical approach and a long-term perspective in project planning and implementation. This article is a useful resource for managers, entrepreneurs and professionals who are interested in the integration of sustainable development and business projects based on ecosystem services. The negative impact on the environment is associated with outdated management approaches and requires the development of scientific recommendations in the environmental field. The following main principles of managing the implementation of environmental projects are defined: priority, purposefulness, safety, systematicity, complexity, ensuring the most effective use. On the basis of these principles, management of ecosystem services projects can be carried out using systemic, process and situational approaches. Managing environmental projects and developing environmental strategies allows companies to develop more intensively and gain an additional competitive advantage in the market for two reasons: more appropriate use of resources and environmental management. International environmental programs and projects operate in Ukraine to prevent, effectively regulate and solve environmental and economic problems.

Simulation Model for Traffic Flow of Projected Recreational Area by River Desna in the City of Bryansk

The paper presents the results of simulation modelling of a transport hub connecting Bezhitsky and Sovetsky districts of Bryansk (Russia). A project for sustainable development of the territory has been designed for the area formed at the intersection of Bezhitskaya, Flotskaya and Ulyanova streets, aimed at creation of a comfortable environment. This project envisages the creation of a special “green” recreation zone that includes access to River Desna. To assess possible changes connected with the prospective commissioning of a new urban facility, evaluation of public accessibility within the given area is required. For this purpose, structuring and analysis of all qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the objects adjacent to the site was carried out with a view to create a traffic flow simulation model. The development of such a model will enable the profile experts to evaluate transport accessibility of the new facility by private and public transport and the expected traffic changes in the specified area.

Features of Legal Regulation of State Financial Control of Sustainable Development Projects

Features of Legal Regulation of State Financial Control of Sustainable Development Projects

Green Bonds in the Development of Sustainable Financing

Considering the level of development of financial markets, their efficiency and economic growth rates, it is possible to draw conclusions about the state of national economies and the entire world economy as a whole. Given the strategic importance for economic development, investors and scientists have been considering, studying and analyzing numerous models for a long period of time in order to determine the vector of stock market instruments. To this day, this remains a difficult task. Stock market prices have become even more unpredictable. This is influenced by numerous factors, ranging from economic to specific. Real realities, crises and, accordingly, the volatility of stock markets require an immediate search for both flexible and effective investment tools and methods of forecasting them. The relevance of this study lies precisely in this. The ESG trend is interesting not only for investors. There is every opportunity to expand the offers, focusing on green bonds in order to further finance sustainable development projects.

Sustainable development of historical areas: study of one of the global experiences

This research included some concepts of historical areas that were exposed to the concepts of sustainable development to deal with historical areas, to derive from them the benefit that we are trying to apply to historical areas in our Iraqi cities. By reviewing the concepts of sustainable development in the field of historical areas, we find alternative solutions or policies that have already been applied, and they aim to develop historical areas, especially those located in city centres and also aim to achieve various concepts of urban and environmental development in these areas (such as preservation, restoration and rehabilitation). This is in addition to realizing the concepts of economic and social development (such as Al-Aziz, social cohesion, economic growth, and others). Accordingly, the research problem is the lack of knowledge regarding the application of the concepts of sustainability in projects and programs for historical areas locally. While the hypothesis was that sustainable development provides the basic capabilities to solve projects and programs for historical areas that have been exposed to the concepts of sustainability to deal with them for some experiences through which we can benefit and try to apply them in our cities and line with the Iraqi nature. The research aims to review some of the Arab and international experiences of dealing with historical areas in light of the concepts of sustainability. The methodology was following the functional, analytical approach to know the most important indicators related to reaching the objectives of the research. The research found that the best mechanisms or policies in dealing with historical areas are those that deal with the concepts of urban sustainability. It was found through sustainable global experiences that the most important results are the general planning of sustainable development projects, the financing needed to complete sustainable projects, the role of popular participation in this project, institutional thought factors to complete sustainable environmental projects, technical and urban factors necessary for these projects, and the most important tools used in the research is a descriptive analysis by analysing the results of sustainable global experiences.

Current trends in the development of the national land market and issues of ensuring its sustainability and harmonization

The analysis focuses on current trends in the development of the national land market within the framework of sustainable development projects. It also addresses the challenges related to ensuring the market’s long-term sustainability and harmonization. This study examines the national land market and its ongoing structural changes in terms of both land ownership entities and categories, with an emphasis on sustainable and harmonious development. Attention is focused on the problematic aspects of stability, which become obvious when studying the current situation on the land market. These problems affect the economy, ecology, construction market, public and legal areas. The researchers also consider the unique characteristics of the land market that influence investment activity, emphasizing that these characteristics make the process of investing in the development of the land market complex and multifaceted. This process requires active advanced preparation for the harmonious development of the land market, which precedes sustainable construction. The paper also provides information about the system of state land registration in Russia, which is based on their categorization. This study focuses on the characteristics of the dynamic structural transformation of the national land market from 2005 to 2022, specifically examining the changes in ownership entities and categories. The analysis takes into account the market’s harmonization as a distinct commodity market with stringent requirements for sustainable development. In conclusion, the paper draws attention to the need for further research in the field of the land market, as a unique type of commodity market with special requirements for its sustainable and harmonious development.