Month: December 2015

THE ROLE OF SMES IN SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL BUSINESS INTEGRATION: THE CASE OF LUBLIN REGION (POLAND)

Anna ARENT

Faculty of Management – Lublin University of Technology, Poland, http://en.pollub.pl/
a.arent@pollub.pl

Matylda BOJAR

Faculty of Management – Lublin University of Technology, Poland, http://en.pollub.pl/
m.bojar@pollub.pl

Francisco DINIZ

Centre for Transdisciplinary Development Studies (CETRAD); Quinta dos Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal, http://www.cetrad.info/
fdiniz@utad.pt

Nelson DUARTE

School of Management and Technology of Felgueiras – Polytechnic of Porto – CIICESI, www.estgf.ipp.pt, and CETRAD http://www.cetrad.info/, Portugal
nduarte@estgf.ipp.pt

Abstract

This paper analyses the role of SMEs in regional development, focusing the particular case of Lublin Region in Poland. This study aims, in a first stage, to analyse entrepreneurs’ view of their role in local and regional development, by the adoption of sustainability strategies. After that, it will also be explored the relation between sustainable development and other variables such as: business local integration, firm age, number of years in the actual location, or firm legal form. The methodology adopted was the questionnaire, in order to get entrepreneurs opinion. 314 questionnaires were answered by managers from SMEs operating the in region of Lublin, acting the in the manufacturing and construction sectors. Results show the economic perspective as the major concern of entrepreneurs. Most of firms present a proactive attitude towards to sustainable development – older firms present a greater concern with social and environmental issues. It was also identified the existence of high levels of local integration. However, firms that are operating behind regional frontiers are promoting a more efficient local development than local acting firms.

Keywords: SMEs, Sustainable Development, Local/Regional Development

JEL classification: M10, O14, O18, O44

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STUDY OF WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN MAMANGUN TUNTANG MAHAGA LEWU PROGRAM (PM2L) IN GUNUNG MAS DISTRICT, CENTRAL KALIMANTAN

Kuwing BABOE

Social Science Department, Faculty of Education and Teachers Training, Palangka Raya University,
Jl. Tunjung Nyaho, Palangka Raya, Kalimantan Tengah 73112, Indonesia
kuwingbaboe@gmail.com

Abstract

This research is conducted in villages Rabauh,Tanjung Untung and Hantapang, Gunung Mas district, Central Kalimantan. The research uses descriptive analytical. The data collection is taken through observations and questionnaires on the relevant program, institutions and community groups. Rabauh rural women’s participation in PM2L particular on basic infrastructure development program is inactive. Their involvement only as a receiver and connoisseurs of such assistance. Similarly, at the village of Tanjung Untung and Hantapang. The participation of rural women in PM2L in Gunung Mas is not directly involved due to most activities are carried out is handle by government agencies. In general, the villagers Rabauh, Tanjung Untung and Hantapang already have an understanding the importance of health, and in terms of women as decision-maker has contribute in family planning program in such as health care, immunization, bringing awareness to Pustu child, maternal and child health. Women’s participation in in economic empowerment program as gender analysis had a positive impact through PM2L program which is improve the economy of villagers Rabauh, Tanjung Untung and Hantapang. However, in terms of gender equality such as direct involvement of women in the executive cadre is still less empowered. PM2L program as a whole in Gunung Mas need to be improved and support by government continuously through coordination, monitoring and evaluation.

Keywords: women’s participation, PM2L

JEL classification: J160
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ALBANIAN BANKING EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS: A PRODUCTION DEA APPROACH – COMPARISION OF CRS AND VRS MODEL

Erjola BARBULLUSHI (SAKTI)

University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”, Economic Faculty, Finance-Accounting Department,
Sheshi 2 Prilli, Rektorati, postal code 4001, Shkoder, Albania
esakti@unishk.edu.al
(corresponding author)

Orfea DHUCI

University of Tirana, Faculty of Economy, Finance Department, Rr. Elbasanit, Tirane, Albania
odhuci@alpha.gr

Abstract

For performance evaluation purposes of economic entity one should consider different aspects of its activity. In case of banks this objective is quite difficult since they offer a wide range of services and the activities performed are such complex.  Researchers all over the world have adopted different approaches and techniques for bank evaluation from different point of view: from shareholder`s or regulators. From the literature review we cannot observe the most preferred approach implemented for this purpose. Last years the economic models , parametric and non-parametric approaches have gained much interest in the field. In this study we propose a non-parametric approach for bank evaluation known as Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Shortly, here in it is presented the DEA background and its development from the original work of Charnes, Cooper and Rhodes (1978), followed by a literature review on the implementation of this approach in the banking sector in the region and more. Third, there are discussed some important issues on adoption of DEA in banking sector followed by its implementation in Albanian Banks for 14 out of 16 banks, for the period  from 2006-2013. We found that larger and smaller size banks can be either efficient and the inefficiencies are found also from different capital ownership.

Keywords: efficiency, DEA, production approach, CRS, VRS, Albanian banks

JEL classification: G210
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