This study explores the socio-economic impacts of ecotourism on local employment and income in the rural areas of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. By surveying 167 participants, including stakeholders involved in ecotourism and local community members, the research investigates the contributions of...

School-aged children and adolescents under 18 in Ireland spend more time online than ever before. 'Digital technology' is a broad term that refers to electronic devices like computers, smartphones, smart TVs and game consoles. These devices can connect to the internet and access various types of...

Over the past decade, the housing market in the EU has been characterised by significant price growth, putting pressure on housing affordability. Despite a price moderation in 2022 and 2023 due to monetary tightening and increased mortgage interest rates, house prices remain historically high in...

Across the Chinese borderlands, investments in large-scale transnational infrastructure such as roads and special economic zones have increased exponentially over the past two decades. Based on long-term ethnographic research, Borderland Infrastructures addresses a major contradiction at the...

This paper reviews RPA adoption in Chile and estimates its future social impact. A survey of 103 professionals - mainly from services, mining, and engineering - shows most firms have not begun implementing RPA. Early adopters prioritize strategic alignment, tech readiness, and scalability,...

Digital Agriculture Technology Solutions (DATSs) can improve the sustainability of the agricultural sector. While most of the research on the impacts of DATSs is focused on the economic and environmental dimensions of sustainability, this work aims to understand the social benefits that DATSs...

El presente documento analiza el modelo de gobernanza en la explotación de litio en la Argentina desde una perspectiva comparada con otros esquemas vigentes. El estudio describe los desafíos que plantea este tipo de gobernanza para que el país pueda aprovechar la posesión de minerales...

The SITRANS project is a research project initiated by a consortium of seven organisations including universities, NGOs, regional development agencies and research institutes across Europe. It is dedicated to facilitating a just and inclusive energy transition in regions heavily impacted by the...

The SITRANS project is a research project initiated by a consortium of seven organisations including universities, NGOs, regional development agencies and research institutes across Europe. It is dedicated to facilitating a just and inclusive energy transition in regions heavily impacted by the...

This study assesses the extent to which policy frameworks at EU and national level are equipped to tackle the socioeconomic impacts associated with climate action policies, identifies gaps and outlines recommendations for action that could be taken up by the European Parliament in future policy...

This study assesses the extent to which policy frameworks at EU and national level are equipped to tackle the socioeconomic impacts associated with climate action policies, identifies gaps and outlines recommendations for action that could be taken up by the European Parliament in future policy...

Urban Air Mobility (UAM) beschreibt den kommerziellen Personentransport in der Luft, in oder zwischen Städten und ländlichen Gebieten, mittels eVTOL-Vehikeln (electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles). UAM wird ein großes Potenzial prognostiziert, weil die eVTOL-Vehikel effizienter,...

This research note explores the impact of COVID-19 on young people's perspectives on the future in absolute terms and comparatively with older age groups when possible. It also examines the impact of COVID-19 (from outbreak until Spring 2022) on young people's views of the education system,...

This paper reviews the main findings from 110 studies produced between 1990 and 2023, focusing on the impact of migration on various child groups affected through the migration path, including left-behind, immigrant (including voluntary and forced), and native children. The findings reveal that...

Dem Zusammenhang zwischen wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Modellen und modelliertem Wirtschaftsleben kommt eine Schlüsselbedeutung bei der Bewältigung gesellschaftlicher Krisen zu. Wenn ökonomische Modellwelten mit anderen Welten interagieren, spricht man von "Performativität". Carsten Damm...

The frontiers of extraction are expanding rapidly, driven by a growing demand for minerals and metals that is often motivated by sustainability considerations. Two volumes of International Development Policy are dedicated to the paradoxes and futures of green extractivism, with analyses of...

Chapter 1. COVID-19 and Countries in the Mekong Region (Sovannroeun Samreth) -- Chapter 2. Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Cambodia’s Trade, Global Value Chain and Export Competitiveness (Vutha Hing) -- Chapter 3. Cambodian Cassava and COVID-19: An Analysis of Production, Productivity, and...

"Social Impact, Ethics, and Practice in Abrahamic Finance explores the social, ethical, and practical aspects of Abrahamic Finance. This book aims to start a movement of Abrahamic finance around the world. Covering topics such as finance, religion, and law, this book is an excellent resource for...

This study assesses the extent to which policy frameworks at EU and national level are equipped to tackle the socioeconomic impacts associated with climate action policies, identifies gaps and outlines recommendations for action that could be taken up by the European Parliament in future policy...

The aim of this study is to present the possibilities offered by Directive 2014/24/EU on public procurement for the achievement of social goals and to analyse how these possibilities have been transposed into national law and implemented by contracting authorities across the EU. Another aim is...

Technology is an omnipresent part of everyday life, as are decisions about the ethical and safe use of technology. When we decide whether to enable location services on a new app, set up two-factor authentication for a new service, or consider taking a carbon-free transportation alternative to...

Using microdata from nationally representative household and labor force surveys, we study the impact and drivers of poverty and inequality in India during the pandemic. We have three main findings. First, India has made significant progress in reducing poverty in recent decades, but the...