Budget-Neutral Financing to Unlock Energy Savings Potential: An Analysis of the ESCO Model in Barcelona

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A presença da ortodontia no SUS: a experiência de CEOs e de outros serviços públicos de saúde bucal

A assistência ortodôntica, que de forma incipiente, já se fazia presente no SUS, foi revigorada com a criação dos Centros de Especialidades Odontológicas (CEOs) pela Política Nacional de Saúde Bucal (PNSB), lançada em 2004. No entanto, as informações acerca dos dados dessa assistência ainda permaneciam desconhecidas. Surgiram então as questões: onde se localizam os centros que englobam esse tipo de atenção? Como se desenvolve a prática ortodôntica nesses locais? Quais são os problemas presentes neste processo? Neste sentido, a descoberta de respostas a essas perguntas, constituiu-se no objeto desta tese. Investigar a localização dos CEOs e outros centros de saúde bucal de todo o país que prestam serviços ortodônticos; lançar um olhar sobre a Saúde Pública dos municípios que os sediam; observar o modus operandi dessas ações ortodônticas. Em seguida, em um exercício prospectivo, discutir os caminhos para incrementá-las tornando-as mais efetivas. Através das Coordenações Estaduais de Saúde Bucal (CESBs), foram localizados todos os serviços ortodônticos públicos do país; em seguida solicitou-se junto aos gestores e/ou gerentes dos mesmos informações relativas ao que acontece em termos de programação ortodôntica intramuros. Foram detectados 42 serviços públicos de Ortodontia presentes em 39 municípios de todo o Brasil. Os dados obtidos referentes ao atendimento ortodôntico foram analisados e mostraram problemas na ordem de recursos humanos, de financiamento, de triagem e referência além da ausência de um protocolo clínico abrangente, norteador dessas ações. Apontou-se assim na direção de se discutir nova idéias acerca dessas questões. A Ortodontia definitivamente está em pauta no SUS e, por ser uma experiência um tanto quanto incipiente, carece de alguns ajustes. Ajustes esses discutidos em um protocolo de conduta adaptável à realidade de cada município. Neste protocolo são apontados elementos indicadores de uma maior eficácia técnica e uma maior viabilidade política e financeira no processo de aproximação Ortodontia -SUS.

Role of the state and financial institutions in financing the fishing industry

The experience of the Government in the recovery of loans for 28 foot mechanized vessels has been unsatisfactory. The author examines the various aspects which have contributed to this situation, and considers arrangements for financing purchase of such vessels. The risks associated with the investment in 38 foot vessels are high, and it seems that the reluctance of private investors to make the required contribution from personal funds is a result of fear of the unknown. Current incentives provided by the Government to the private sector for the purchase of 38 foot vessels are considered to be adequate.

Financing the development of poor communities in the Northern Cape of South Africa - an analytical framework for the study of livestock banks

This paper is part of a major project about the Northern Cape Land Reform and Advocacy (NCLRA) programme being implemented by FARM-Africa* in South Africa. The NCLRA programme had initiated a financial mechanism to help poor communities to get access to finance and training in order to enable them to make better use of their newly-acquired land. One prominent aspect of the programme is the implementation of Livestock Banks, or the use of animals as financial products. The paper provides an analytical framework with which to evaluate the effectiveness of Livestock Banks in the poor communities of the Northern Cape in South Africa. It focuses on the design, implementation and future of Livestock Banks. The paper argues that Livestock Banks need to be reformed and enhanced if they are to continue to play a key role in the goal of creating financial and economic value in Africa, particularly when the primary objective is simultaneously to help reduce poverty. [Note]*FARM-Africa (Food & Agricultural Research Management) is a registered UK charity organisation and a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales no. 01926828.

Unraveling EU Policies: the ““Common Basic Principles”” and the ““European Integration Fund”” as a technology of government

this paper is about EU “soft policies” on immigrant integration. It analyzes the “Common Basic Principles” (CBPs) and the “European Integration Fund” (EIF), two devices that have been recently established within this framework. It adopts the theoretical perspective of the “anthropology of policy” and “governmentality studies”. It shows the context of birth of the aforementioned devices, as well as their functioning and the assessment done by the actors implied in the elaboration/implementation/evaluation of the related policies. It is based both on documentary research as well as direct observation and interviews done to the actors implied. It concludes that the PBC and the EIF should be considered as a “technology of government”, that strives to align the conduct of the actors with the governmental aims, as well as it produces specific practices and knowledge. It also underlines an intrinsic feature of many policies: their “congenital failure”, since they are (often) disputed and resignified by situated actors, who are embedded in asymmetrical power relations.

The influence of gender in the direction of Spanish cooperative societies on profitability and indebtedness: an empirical analysis

In this paper the claim for the market for a new business management to ensure the presence of women in decision -making to respond to new social needs addressed. Thus, this paper analyzes the influence of gender diversity of the directors on the profitability and the level of debt for a sample of 5,199 Spanish cooperatives. Unlike capitalist societies, these organizations have a number of peculiarities in their government, and that the partners are themselves major time, agents and customers. The study focuses on the Spanish context, where there is an open debate on the importance of women's business management, as in other countries, driven by the proliferation of legislation on gender equality, being, in addition, Spain, the pioneer in having specific legislation on Social Economy. The results show that cooperatives with greater female representation in theirs Boards have higher profitability. On the other hand, those Boards with a higher percentage of women show a lower level of indebtedness.

Alternative financing instruments for Spanish cooperative

The search for funding is an ongoing task of the company, which is exacerbated, particularly in times of economic crisis, affecting also to the cooperatives. Cooperative legislation available to these entities various instruments of external financing through the issuance of securities (bonds, equity securities, special shares), to them accounts are added in participation, but without much detail in the legal texts. At work we investigate their potential, by looking, especially in those last; We seek to clarify their legal status and contrast their potential as a technical instrument, alternative for funding in the area of cooperative societies. Finally, we also see the impact of the recent Law 5/2015, of promoting business financing in the cooperative sector and ended up proposing some policy adjustments.

Role of Commission Agents in the Development of Traditional Marine Fisheries of Kerala with Special Reference to Financing

The study clearly brings out the role of commission agents in the traditional marine fisheries sector and thereby goes to set at rest the controversy regarding their role. The findings of the study has important implications for formulation of policies and development strategies related to the traditional marine fisheries sector. The study points out the need for a thorough review and reformulation of the policies and development strategies for efficiently achieving the development potential of the traditional marine fisheries sector and for improving the economic conditions of the fishermen. The study is based mostly on Alappuzha District of Kerala, covering all the 30 marine fishing villages, spread over the three coastal taluks, namely, Karthikappally, Ambalappuzha and Cherthala

At the centre of the Bologna process : do European universities train their students to face knowledge based societies?. 'En el centro del proceso de Bolonia: ¿entrenan las universidades europeas a sus estudiantes para enfrentarse a sociedades basadas en el conocimiento?'.

Resumen tomado de la publicación. Monográfico con el título: El proceso de Bolonia : dinámicas y desafíos de la enseñanza superior en Europa a comienzos de una nueva época