Recipients Of Funds Research Articles

Regional Refugee Response Plans and Violence Against Women: A Comparative Analysis of the Humanitarian Situations in Ukraine and Venezuela

Regional Refugee Response Plans (RRPs) have emerged as key protection frameworks in the context of displacement. In line with the UNHCR Refugee Coordination Model (RCM), RRPs involve multi-partner and multi-sector response strategies for priority areas established based on region-specific needs. Across RRPs, violence against women (VAW) constitutes a priority area within operational and funding structures on gender-based violence (GBV). The operational and funding structures on GBV in the response plans for the humanitarian situations in Ukraine and Venezuela reveal important insights for economic mechanisms and impacts of displacement on VAW, especially when examined through feminist economics discourse. To shed light on this, this article analyzes sectoral infrastructures and partnerships as indicative operational structures, and funding streams and funding recipients as indicative funding structures. The analysis focuses on high-risk GBV spaces reflective of prevailing challenges in the implementation of the response plans. HIGHLIGHTS Economic–political power relations inform discrepancies in global migration governance. Flexibility in responses to humanitarian situations leads to incoherent mechanisms and impacts in addressing VAW. Discrepancies are particularly problematic in high-risk GBV settings, as in the cases of Ukraine and Venezuela.

The Funding Puzzle in Adult Education for Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Slovenia

This study investigates the landscape of public funding for adult education for sustainable development (AESD) in Slovenia, focusing on the distribution, types of funding, and their impact on accessibility and quality. This study employs a mixed methods approach to understand the distribution, types of funding, and their impacts on the accessibility and quality of adult education. Data were collected through an online questionnaire completed by 59 organizations providing non-formal AESD, alongside semi-structured interviews conducted with 12 representatives. Key findings reveal a significant disparity between operational funding and that designated for AESD implementation, with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) emerging as the primary recipients of public funds. Notably, project-based funding predominates, raising concerns about the sustainability of AESD programs due to its typically time-limited nature. Public funding is essential for ensuring program accessibility and quality, as it enables organizations to hire experts and enhance curricula. However, the reliance on project-based grants creates instability, complicating long-term planning and program effectiveness. The study underscores the need for systematic and continuous funding strategies to support AESD, highlighting the importance of a cross-sectoral approach to policymaking. Overall, the research elucidates the intricate relationship between funding distribution, program effectiveness, and the advancement of sustainable development education.

Trends in Research Payments for Age-Related Macular Degeneration From 2015 to 2021

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate characteristics of industry and public research payments for age-related macular degeneration studies. Materials and Methods: Studies involving “age-related macular degeneration” or “AMD” from 2015 to 2021 were extracted from the Open Payments Database and the National Eye Institute RePORTER tool and compared to each other. Results: From 2015 to 2021, 620 ophthalmologists received $178,394,734.09 in industry research payments with a 76.9% increase from 2015 to 2020 and a subsequent 40.7% decrease in 2021. There were 84 female industry funding recipients (13.7%) compared to 528 (86.3%) male recipients ( P < 0.001). For public funding, 119 ophthalmologists received $157,319,575.00 with a 31.0% increase from 2015 to 2021. Among 119 principal investigators, 37 (31.1%) were women and 82 (68.9%) were men ( P = 0.05). Conclusion: Industry-funded and publicly funded age-related macular degeneration–related research payments overall increased from 2015 to 2021. Funding distribution by sex trended towards male recipients. [ Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2024;55:xx–xx.]

Sharing Results From the Field-Implementing Team-Based Care: Examples of Practice-Based Evidence From Recipients of CDC's Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Funding.

Sharing Results From the Field-Implementing Team-Based Care: Examples of Practice-Based Evidence From Recipients of CDC's Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Funding.

Сбалансированность интересов участников распределительных отношений в контексте обеспечения региональной бюджетной безопасности

This study aims to clarify the concept of budget resilience and substantiate an approach for selecting indicators of regional budget resilience. A content analysis of scientific sources in the field of budget resilience was conducted, and current approaches to defining the concept of budget resilience were classified. The author’s interpretation of the concept is presented, emphasizing the need to select indicators that assess regional budget resilience by considering the interests of public funding recipients. Within this framework, groups of recipients—regional authorities, economic entities, and the population—are identified, and their interests are determined. A system of indicators is proposed to ensure budget resilience in the region, reflecting the level of interest satisfaction among these groups. A comparative analysis of the balance of recipients’ interests based on the results of budget policy and the budget process in the Russian Arctic regions was carried out, and trends in their economic interactions under conditions of global instability were analyzed. The study found vulnerabilities in the budget resilience system, manifested in the infringement of recipients’ interests. Changes in financial market conditions and resource prices led to a decrease in financial results for companies and a reduction in regional output redistributed through budgets, resulting in welfare loss for the regions and their populations. To address the situation, it is necessary to intensify investment activities and business development in the regions and optimize the fiscal regulation system, which will ultimately contribute to the growth of budget and household incomes. Changes in these indicators should be monitored not only in national currency but also in dollar terms to assess the recipients’ financial well-being on an international scale. Future research will focus on selecting specific indicators and their threshold values for assessing budget resilience in the Russian Arctic regions.

Randomised study of the effects of sense of entitlement and conflict of interest contrarianism on researcher decision-making to work with the alcohol industry

BackgroundIt is well established that the tobacco industry used research funding as a deliberate tactic to subvert science. There has been little wider attention to how researchers think about accepting industry funding. We developed, then tested, hypotheses about two psychological constructs, namely, entitlement and conflict of interest contrarianism (CoI-C) among alcohol researchers who had previously received industry funding.MethodsA mixed-methods pilot study involved construct and instrument development, followed by an online survey and nested 3-arm randomised trial. We randomly allocated alcohol industry funding recipients to one of three conditions. In two experimental conditions we asked participants questions to remind them (and thus increase the salience) of their sense of entitlement or CoI-C. We compared these groups with a control group who did not receive any reminder. The outcome was a composite measure of openness to working with the alcohol industry.Results133 researchers were randomised of whom 79 completed the experiment. The posterior distribution over effect estimates revealed that there was a 94.8% probability that reminding researchers of their CoI-C led them to self-report being more receptive to industry funding, whereas the probability was 68.1% that reminding them of their sense of entitlement did so. Biomedical researchers reported being more open to working with industry than did psychosocial researchers.ConclusionHolding contrarian views on conflict of interest could make researchers more open to working with industry. This study shows how it is possible to study researcher decision-making using quantitative experimental methods.

Challenges and Opportunities for Maximizing the Utilization of the New Development Bank in Brazil

Initiating its operations in 2016, the New Development Bank (NDB) disbursed close to US$ 14.6 billion by the conclusion of 2021. However, Brazil received only US$ 1.86 billion (12.8%) of this sum, marking it as the recipient of the least funding from the Bank thus far. As the NDB approaches its seventh year of operation, it becomes imperative to assess its lending trajectory to Brazil, scrutinizing both the disincentives and the potential for augmenting loans to the country. With this objective in mind, this article endeavors to delve into the obstacles and opportunities for enhancing the NDB’s utilization in Brazil. Our hypothesis suggests that despite the recent surge in operations, there remains room for advancement, particularly in light of the political developments unfolding in Brazil in 2023.Methodologically, the study hinges on analyzing NDB financial data, conducting interviews with pertinent stakeholders in Brazil, and scrutinizing and contrasting the financing institutional frameworks of the NDB and the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES). Our findings indicate that: i) access to the BNDES partially offsets the necessity for Brazilian firms to seek loans from the NDB; ii) a rigid institutional framework within the NDB and the Brazilian government impedes project approval and proposition; iii) all loans to Brazil thus far have been denominated in US dollars, diminishing their attractiveness; iv) there has been a lack of encouragement from the Brazilian national government, attributed to the reorientation of Brazilian foreign policy following the 2016 impeachment. Consequently, achieving a more prominent role and usage of the NDB necessitates not only an institutional reassessment of certain approval processes within the Brazilian government but also a more active, assertive, and collaborative stance from the Bank itself.

Peran Produktif Wakaf pada Bank Wakaf Mikro di Masyarakat Kota Jambi

This research aims to examine the significant role of productive waqf fund benefits distributed by micro waqf banks to SMEs, with the goal of improving well-being, and to assess the impact of productive waqf funds in micro waqf banks in developing the businesses of SMEs. Using a qualitative approach and descriptive research methods, the researcher collected data from various sources, including in-depth interviews with relevant parties such as the Micro Waqf Bank Management and recipients of productive waqf funds in the hope of explaining the facts and conditions needed for the research. The informants in this study consisted of 20 individuals who met the criteria of understanding and being able to argue when the researcher explored and delved into questions and statements, as well as individuals who received and used productive waqf funds, thus experiencing the impact and benefits of these funds for the sustainability of their businesses and the improvement of their quality of life. The research results indicate that the role of Micro Waqf Banks for SMEs and the impact of productive waqf fund assistance are significant. These banks play a crucial role in supporting the growth and development of SMEs. Micro Waqf Banks provide access to capital for SMEs who often face difficulties in obtaining loans from other financial institutions, thus helping them expand their businesses, create job opportunities, and enhance economic well-being. The bank's role also includes community economic empowerment through training and mentoring. The impact of productive waqf fund assistance on the development of SMEs' businesses is also highly significant. This assistance helps SMEs in business development, improving competitiveness, and overcoming capital constraints. In addition to the economic impact, productive waqf fund assistance also builds self-confidence, motivation, and the overall quality of life for SMEs.

PERAN DANA GAMPONG DALAM PEMBANGUNAN PERTANIAN DI KABUPATEN ACEH UTARA

Village funds are funds sourced from the state budget (APBN) which are prioritized for the implementation of development and community development based on the potential in the village. prioritized for the implementation of development and community development based on the potential that exists in the village. Muara Batu Sub-district is one of the recipients of the village fund or the largest ceiling, has a large agricultural area, the majority of the farming community work as farmers but the initial survey of village funds for agriculture was only a small part realized in North Aceh District. Gampong Cot Trueng, Meunasah Baro, Teupin Banja are the highest, medium and lowest ceiling recipients selected as research areas. This study aims to determine the contribution of gampong funds in agricultural development in Muara Batu sub-district and to identify the role of gampong funds in agricultural development in Muara Batu sub-district. The analysis method used is descriptive qualitative. The results showed that the role of gampong funds in agricultural development in 2018 contributed 42%, in 2019 contributed 11%, in 2020 contributed 44%, and the identification of the role of gampong funds in agricultural development in 2020 contributed 44%. 2020 contributed 44%. and identification of the role of village funds in agricultural development, namely procurement of seeds, procurement of fertilizers, procurement of agricultural capital, training of horticultural crops, construction of irrigation channels, construction of tertiary channels, construction of farm roads, construction of agricultural centers. The contribution and identification of the role of village funds in agricultural development was able to increase rice production from 7.2 tons/ha to 8.5 tons/ha.

Donors want it faster, humanitarian organizations get it cheaper

Donors provide yearly over 20 billion USD for international assistance to humanitarian organizations who transfer up to 23% of these funds to local implementing partners. Each transfer of funds seeks the maximum effectiveness through the compliance with the rules of the donor. The question of how aligned are donor policies with the ones of the recipients of funds, and what is the impact of this gap remains open. This study has gathered a unique dataset of the procurement policies from 42 institutional donors and 41 local and international humanitarian organizations. The research provides qualitative and statistical analysis on the diversity of procurement policies, and a cost model for deeper understanding of the effectiveness of humanitarian aid when implemented from institutional donors. The study shows that donors provide guidelines aiming at faster procurement, while humanitarian organizations employ more restricted processes focused on lower procurement costs and more competitive spending. The results show a statistically significant gap in the procurement thresholds of donors versus humanitarian organizations, and the existence of an efficient frontier that relates lead time and cost of the implemented projects. The results provide a unique overview of the humanitarian ecosystem and the benefits of international collaborating bodies such as the Grand Bargain in the standardization and convergence of policies.

Implementation of the VIKOR Method and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) in Prioritizing the Recipients of Uninhabitable House Assistance Funds (RTLH)”

Uninhabitable House (RTLH) is one of the social problems often faced by the community. Funding programs for RTLH repairs are important to improve the quality of life and housing conditions of the underprivileged. However, with limited resources, prioritizing the receipt of RTLH funds is a challenge. In this study, two effective multi-criteria decision-making methods, VIKOR Method and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), are implemented to prioritize the receipt of RTLH funds. The combination of these two methods is expected to provide more accurate and accountable results. It is hoped that this research can provide a more holistic and objective method in prioritizing the receipt of RTLH assistance funds. The integration of the VIKOR Method and AHP can provide benefits in making similar decisions in other social and humanitarian fields, as well as helping the government and related institutions in allocating resources more efficiently and fairly. The results of this research are expected to help decision makers prioritize the receipt of RTLH funds objectively and fairly, by considering various relevant criteria.

Development of the Financial Law Mechanism for the Functioning of Payment Systems in New Economic Conditions

The paper suggests promising directions for improving the financial law mechanism of functioning for payment systems, ensuring achievement of the goals of financial market development provided for by the Strategy for the Development of the Financial Market of the Russian Federation until 2030 and the goals of ensuring national security defined by the National Security Strategy of the Russian Federation in the face of unfriendly actions of foreign states. Payment systems are one of the key elements of the payment infrastructure necessary to maintain uninterrupted cash flow in order to fulfill individual civil and public obligations. Since currently unfriendly actions of foreign states are directly aimed at the functioning of payment systems in Russia, it seems important to provide financial law mechanisms that mitigate or eliminate the corresponding negative consequences. Thus, the author proposes to establish requirements for the mandatory use of national financial information transmission systems in the operation of payment systems, and justifies the expediency of creating a special regulation for settlements in case of unilateral termination of participation in the payment system. In addition, the paper proposes financial law mechanisms that take into account the ongoing digitalization of the payment sector and are necessary in this regard to maintain the smooth operation of payment systems. In particular, the paper substantiates the conclusion that it is advisable to unify the rules for assigning MCCs that determine the type of activity of the recipient of funds in order to ensure the correctness of their use when making card transfers. Ultimately, the legal mechanisms proposed in the paper are aimed at improving legislation on payment systems and documents of payment systems.

Impact of School Operational Assistance Funds (Bos) on Optimizing the Teaching Process and Cultural Retention of Pisangsambo 1 Tirtjaya Elementary School

This study aims to determine how much influence School Operational Assistance Funds have on Optimizing the Teaching and Learning Process and Cultural Heritage Can Be Saved at SDN Pisangsambo 1 Tirtajaya. The research method used is descriptive verification method by collecting data through field studies, questionnaires and literature study. In this research, the sample used was 32 teachers at SDN Pisangsambo 1 Tirtajaya. Based on the research results, it was obtained a correlation coefficient of 0.430 which stated that the influence of BOS funds on optimizing the teaching and learning process of Cultural Heritage Can Be Saved at SDN Pisangsambo 1 is categorized as moderate because it is in the range of 0.40-0.599. The results of the t hypothesis test show that the amount of t count to t table is 2.612 > t table 1.697 which means that there is an influence between BOS funds on optimizing the teaching and learning process by saving culture. Based on the results of the calculation of the coefficient of determination, an R square of 18.5% is obtained, which means that the optimization of the teaching and learning process at SDN Pisangsambo 1 is influenced by BOS funds of 18.5%. The obstacles that occurred at SDN Pisangsambo 1 Tirtajaya were the lack of optimal communication received and the lack of knowledge of the recipients of BOS funds, which hampered the process of managing BOS funds implemented in the school. The suggested solution for schools is to increase effective two-way communication between the school and teachers and to disseminate knowledge about the management of BOS funds more intensely so that it can run well and systematically. Providing appropriate BOS can motivate schools to improve the quality of school education.

Pengelolaan Dana Zakat produktif untuk Kesejahteraan Mustahik Melalui Program Solok Sejahtera (Studi pada BAZNAS Kota Solok)

BAZNAS Solok City uses program management, namely zakat received by officers from Muzakis is collected and managed to later be distributed to recipients of productive zakat funds while the mechanism for selecting and determining the criteria for receiving Solok Sejahtera program assistance, namely through the Solok City BAZNAS program, can be determined thoroughly through the fulfillment of 7 criteria in the SOP for the distribution of productive Zakat assistance in the Solok Program Prosperous. Meanwhile, the contribution of BAZNAS Solok Sejahtera City in Improving Mustahik Welfare, namely a. As a Productive Zakat Manager through the management of zakat for zakat aid recipients, mustahik prepares a requirement file which will later be submitted to the field of collection and distribution. b. As a Distributor of Zakat funds. The Solok Sejahtera program itself has 4 divisions, namely: (Individual Business Capital, Group Business Capital, Continue Business Capital, Business Capital. c. As a coach, BAZNAS Solok City conducts sustainable coaching.

Overcoming Regulatory Hurdles in the Indonesian Crowdfunding Landscape

With the exponential rise in crowdfunding, several pertinent issues have come to the fore. These include unauthorized access to personal data, exorbitant interest rates for funding recipients, and investor fund security concerns. Other issues, such as aggressive debt collection practices and misuse of donated funds, also warrant attention. The underdeveloped state of crowdfunding regulations in Indonesia, which offers insufficient legal certainty and protection, is often blamed for these issues. Thus, a thorough examination of the legal and regulatory framework governing crowdfunding in Indonesia is crucial. This study scrutinizes the legal norms, identifies, and harmonizes the diverse regulations applicable to crowdfunding in Indonesia. The findings underscore the necessity for enhancements in the laws and regulations pertinent to crowdfunding. Key areas of focus should include establishing a legal status for crowdfunding platforms, setting fair interest rates, fortifying investor fund security mechanisms, penalizing illegal crowdfunding activities, and intensifying oversight of fund usage in donation-based crowdfunding schemes. Equally crucial is the imposition of penalties for regulatory breaches in crowdfunding, reflecting a genuine commitment towards ensuring justice and legal certainty in all crowdfunding transactions.

ВІДПОВІДАЛЬНІСТЬ ЗА БЮДЖЕТНІ ПРАВОПОРУШЕННЯ

Budget Violations are a Significant Component of the Financial-Legal System in Ukraine, Regulating the Budgetary Process and Financial Relations among Its Participants. The article structures important aspects of budgetary violations, their legal responsibilities, and sanctions provided for by the relevant legislation. The Ukrainian system of responsibility in the field of budgetary legal relations encompasses a wide range of subjects and sanctions used to ensure compliance with financial norms and rules. This system is regulated by the current legislation, including the Budget Code of Ukraine, the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses, and the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The definition of budget violations is a key aspect of analyzing this topic. A budget violation is the failure of a participant in the budget process to comply with the established procedure regulating the compilation, review, approval, amendment, and execution of the budget or the report on its execution. Participants in these violations include budget managers, recipients of budget funds, and local self-government bodies. Responsibility for such violations covers civil, disciplinary, administrative, and even criminal liability. For violations in the field of budgetary relations, the legislation provides a specific list of influence measures but also allows for the establishment of other sanctions through subordinate acts. Violations such as missing budget statements, improper budget fund allocation, and other forms of non-compliance can trigger the imposition of financial sanctions. An important characteristic is the specificity of budgetary relations, primarily having an imperative character and thereby constructing the structure of administrative responsibility in this area using formal elements of administrative-criminal acts. A comprehensive analysis and regulation of budget violations are essential elements of the stability and development of the state, ensuring compliance with financial norms and the accountability of budget process participants.

Analysis of the Effectiveness of Motor Vehicle Insurance at PT. Jasa Raharja

This study aims to test the analysis of the effectiveness of motor vehicle insurance at PT. Jasa Raharja branch Medan. Insurance at PT. Jasa Raharja Motor are an effort to protect citizens, especially from the risk of road traffic accidents, to provide compensation to victims of traffic accidents or to their heirs. This research took 4 respondents, consisting of 1 employee PT. Jasa Raharja, and 3 people who were victims of traffic accidents, and received compensation funds. This method uses interview techniques. The interview technique was carried out in an unstructured manner using an interview guide. Research data analysis is descriptive. The results of this research indicate that PT. Jasa Raharja still seems to be good and consistent in carrying out its duties as a fund collector and distributor of traffic accident compensation funds. Traffic accident victims and recipients of compensation funds revealed that PT. Jasa Raharja is satisfied with the services provided. The benefits obtained at PT. Jasa Raharja are indeed effective and efficient because they have achieved the targets desired by PT. Jasa Raharja Branch Medan.

Going local without localization: Power and humanitarian response in the Syrian war

International aid organizations and donors have committed to localize aid by empowering local actors to deliver and lead in humanitarian response. While international actors do often rely on local actors for aid delivery, their progress on shifting authority falls short. Scholars suggest that while localizing aid may be desirable, the organizational imperatives of international actors and aid’s colonial past and present make it difficult at best. Can localization efforts produce locally led humanitarian response? Adopting a power framework, we argue that localization reinforces and reproduces international power; through institutional processes, localization efforts by international actors allocate capacity to, and constitute local actors as, humanitarians that are more or less capable, funded, and involved in responding to crises in the latter’s own countries. This article interprets aid efforts during the Syria War. In this crucial case, we might expect localization to be “easy” due to the dependence of international actors on local actors because of security concerns and constraints on international access. We draw on fine-grained qualitative data collected through immersive observation and 250 interviews with Syrian and international aid workers in Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey, as well as descriptive analysis of quantitative data. We reveal the ways Syrians were constituted as frontline responders, recipients of funds or trainings, risk-takers, gateways to access, and tokenistic representatives of the crisis. Our research shows that while the response seemed to “go local” by relying on the labor and risk-taking of Syrians to implement relief, it did not transfer authority to Syrian actors. Findings contribute to current debates in global development and humanitarian scholarship about who holds power within the global aid architecture.

The Influence of Productive Zakat Funds and Technology on the Level of Profit of Mustahik Businesses (Case Study on Baznas Makassar City)

The purpose of this study was to (1) determine the effect of productive zakat funds on the level of profit of mustahik businesses at Baznas Makassar City. (2) To determine the effect of technology on the level of profit of mustahik businesses at Baznas Makassar City. (3) To determine the effect of productive zakat funds and technology on the level of mustahik business profits at Baznas Makassar City.This type of research is descriptive quantitative using questionnaire, interview, and documentation methods in data collection. The population in this study were all members of the productive zakat fund recipients of Baznas Makassar City as many as 30 people. This study uses saturated sampling techniques in determining the sample, where all population numbers are used as research samples. The results of the study showed that the variables of Productive Zakat Funds and Technology both partially and simultaneously had a positive and significant influence on the Mustahik Business Profit Level at Baznas Makassar City.The implication of this research is that productive zakat funds affect the level of profit of mustahik businesses, as well as technology also affects the increase in profits in businesses run by mustahik.

PENENTUAN PENERIMA BANTUAN BERAS RASKIN PADA DESA SINDANGHAYU MENGGUNAKAN METODE VIKOR

In this research, we discuss the VIKOR method system to facilitate the identification process of RASKIN rice aid recipients in Sindanghayu Village. The VIKOR method is used to select potential aid recipients considering several important criteria. This study first identified the criteria for determining RASKIN rice assistance recipients, including the number of family members, per capita income, health status and food needs. In addition, data on these criteria were collected from each household in Sindanghayu Village. The families of potential funding recipients are then analyzed and compared using the VIKOR method based on defined criteria. In this phase, the criteria are weighted using the AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) technique to determine the level of importance of each criterion. Families are then evaluated using the VIKOR method based on the level of importance and the relationship between the criteria. The results of the VIKOR analysis can give the highest priority to potential aid recipients who meet higher weighting criteria. In this way, the identification of the RASKIN rice aid beneficiaries in Sindanghayu Village can be carried out more objectively, effectively, and efficiently.