Tag: R11

TOWARDS AN INTEGRATED PARTICIPATORY MARINE/COASTAL AND TERRITORIAL SPATIAL PLANNING APPROACH AT THE LOCAL LEVEL – PLANNING TOOLS AND ISSUES RAISED

Nikoleta PANAGOU

Rural and Surveying Engineer, Dept. of Geography and Regional Planning, School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece

nikolpanagou@gmail.com

Athina KOKKALI

Marine Scientist, MSc., PhD Candidate, Dept. of Geography and Regional Planner, School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece

athkokkali@gmail.com

Anastasia STRATIGEA

Professor, Dept. of Geography and Regional Planning, School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece

stratige@central.ntua.gr

Abstract

Future development of coastal and island communities is nowadays marked by two evolving trends, namely the rapid urbanization and the increasing interest in sea-related activities. Coping with these trends as well as other challenges faced in these areas (climate change, coastal erosion etc.) lies at the heart of policy concern, while has also opened up new fields of research work and concern as to the methodological aspects that can support an integrated planning view of terrestrial and marine environments and their interactions. By drawing on knowledge acquired from relative studies at a macro-regional level, this paper attempts to shift to the local level; and structure an integrated methodological approach enabling the concurrent confrontation of territorial and maritime planning issues and policy making. The paper places emphasis on testing well-established planning tools (MICMAC and MACTOR models) that are capable of perceiving, in a structured way, the integration of land and marine environments into one system as well as integration of views, interests, stakes etc. of land and maritime stakeholders. Implementation of this framework in an island region –Zakynthos Greece– designates the value of these planning tools in: feeding the planning process with valuable knowledge, emerging from the study of interaction of land and maritime subsystems as well as of respective stakeholders; and effectively supporting implementation of subsequent planning stages for building up more informed policy decisions.

Keywords: Blue growth, Integrated marine and land spatial planning, Policy, MICMAC and MACTOR models, Island regions.

JEL classification: R00, R11, R14, R50, R58
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SPATIAL PLANNING FOR URBAN RESILIENCE. ASSESSING CURRENT PROSPECTS THOUGH A MULTILEVEL APPROACH AND A USE CASE IN NORTHERN GREECE

Margarita ANGELIDOU

Dr. Architect-Urban Planner, School of Spatial Planning and Development Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

mangel@auth.gr

Christina BALLA

Dipl. Civil Engineer, School of Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

chrimpal@civil.auth.gr

Anna MANOUSARIDOU

Dipl. Civil Engineer, School of Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

annamanous@civil.auth.gr

Stylianos MARMELOUDIS

Dipl. Civil Engineer, School of Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

marmelou@civil.auth.gr

Dimitrios NALMPANTIS

Dr. Civil Engineer, School of Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

dnalba@civil.auth.gr

Abstract

This paper presents a part of ongoing research into the resilience potential of the western coastal front of Thessaloniki, a medium sized city in northern Greece. It aims to assess whether and to what extent the western coastal front of Thessaloniki, Greece, currently a partially developed area, features elements of resilience and what opportunities can be harnessed to this end. We set out by describing the concept of ‘urban resilience’ drawing upon recently published literature. As primary principles of resilience-driven development, we identify (i) the existence of resilience-focused spatial planning attributes (redundancy, modularity, buffering, connectivity, existence of legally binding land-use or zoning plans) (ii) the presence of a highly adaptive urban spatial management mix, (iii) reflectiveness and the ability to learn from past experience and resilience challenges and (iv) civic engagement, largely facilitated by means of smart city applications. We then shift our focus to the characteristics of the study area. In order to investigate the extent to which the identified from the literature factors affecting urban resilience apply in this area, a profiling of the study area is made, followed by an in-depth analysis of whether and how the identified principles of resilience-driven development are realized through the current urban, regional, transportation and environmental planning and management frameworks applicable to the area. We close with highlighting specific aspects of resilience that call for urgent attention and by making comments and recommendations regarding policy integration needs.

Keywords: Urban, Regional, Transport, Environment, Planning, Management

JEL classification: R00, R1, R4, R5, R11, R14, R19, R40, R49, R52, R58
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ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF FOREIGN INVESTMENT ON THE COMPETITIVENESS OF RUSSIAN COMPANIES

Anna A. KHRYSEVA

Ph.D. in Economics, associate professor at the department of «World economy and the economic theory», Volgograd state technical university, Volgograd, the Russian Federation

inpro-mba@mail.ru

Olga E. AKIMOVA

Ph.D. in Economics, associate professor at the department of «World economy and the economic theory», Volgograd state technical university, Volgograd, the Russian Federation

akimovann25@mail.ru

Olga A. SAVCHENKO

master of science in economics at the department of «World economy and the economic theory», Volgograd state technical university, Volgograd, the Russian Federation

holga.ales@gmail.com

Abstract

The article analyzes the impact of foreign investment on the competitiveness of Russian companies. Capital mobility is growing rapidly in the 21st century owing to the processes in the world economy, such as globalization, internationalization, and also due to the established single market of goods and services. The enhancement in the competitiveness of companies becomes an essential requirement of the world market. Unfortunately, it is often impossible for many companies to reach a technological progress and increase the efficiency of corporate social responsibility using only its own funding without attracting a foreign capital. Based on the analysis, conclusions are reached and practical recommendations are offered.

Keywords: competitiveness, net outflows, FDI (foreign direct investment), portfolio investment, and volatility

JEL classification: M21, O11, R11
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