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on South East Asia |
| By: | M. Mani; H. Pollitt |
| Keywords: | Environment-Adaptation to Climate Change |
| Date: | 2024–11 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42397 |
| By: | Nasrum, Muhammad |
| Abstract: | This article presents an anthropological study on credit card use in Indonesia. It focuses on cultural and social knots that mutually influence financial knowledge and experience using the concepts of performativity and temporality in relation to the rapid process of financialization. By focusing on the credit card community in Indonesia, this article explains how they strategize their financial algorithms in the credit card management cycle. This article contributes to anthropological research on the unequal impact of credit card use by exploring the complex relationship between access to financial and ethical justice, variations in cultural contexts, and social hierarchies. The research examines how financial temporality is created through material and institutional practices. The findings presented in this article underscore the importance of considering credit card activities within a broader framework of financialization and complex social dynamics in contemporary Indonesia and other similar contexts. This study contributes to theoretical discussions on the social and cultural elements of financialization by providing an in-depth and specific narrative analysis of credit and debt. |
| Date: | 2024–10–16 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:4wjzv_v1 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Finance and Financial Sector Development Social Protections and Labor-Labor Markets Social Protections and Labor-Skills Development and Labor Force Training Social Protections and Labor-Social Protections & Assistance |
| Date: | 2024–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42527 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Gender-Gender and Economics Gender-Gender and Education Gender-Gender and Health Social Protections and Labor-Labor Markets |
| Date: | 2024–08 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42038 |
| By: | Indah Dini; Seil Kim; Shinsaku Nomura |
| Keywords: | Agriculture-Agribusiness Education-Curriculum & Instruction Education-Education For All Education-School Health Education-Effective Schools and Teachers Health, Nutrition and Population-Communicable Diseases Health, Nutrition and Population Social Protections and Labor-Employment and Unemployment Poverty Reduction-Poverty Reduction Strategies |
| Date: | 2024–09 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42153 |
| By: | Trung, Tran Thanh; Vinh, Vo Xuan |
| Abstract: | The digital economy has bridged the gap between countries, making transaction activities more convenient. The trend of cross-border e-commerce has exploded in many countries, consumers can now easily access millions of products from various vendors worldwide by simply visiting e-commerce sites. This creates opportunities for Vietnamese consumers to have easier access to US goods, a country with a very high level of industry, industrialization and development. The objective of this study was to examine the determinants that influence the socio-psychological factors on cross-border purchasing behavior in Vietnam. This article is based on the realistic group conflict theory, social identity theory, and cognitive dissonance theory, and proposes a conceptual framework with 9 components and 13 research hypotheses. The analysis was conducted using a quantitative descriptive analysis, measuring variable dimensions on a questionnaire with a seven-point Likert scale, and utilizing partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the hypotheses. The research results, based on a survey of 1, 041 consumers in Vietnam, show that there are five key factors that significantly impact the product judgments of consumers in Vietnam. These factors include consumer affinity, consumer cosmopolitanism, consumer ethnocentrism, price competitiveness, and product uniqueness. Additionally, there are four factors that play a crucial role in determining the level of trust that Vietnamese consumers have in a product. These factors are product judgments, consumer affinity, consumer cosmopolitanism, and consumer ethnocentrism. Finally, there are two factors (consumer trust and product judgments) that greatly influence the cross-border purchasing behavior of Vietnamese consumers. This understanding can then be used to develop marketing policies that improve the competitiveness of domestic enterprises compared to imported products. |
| Date: | 2024–08–08 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:nf6gq_v1 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Agriculture-Food Security Poverty Reduction-Access of Poor to Social Services Poverty Reduction-Conditional Cash Transfers Social Protections and Labor-Social Protections & Assistance |
| Date: | 2024–07 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:41857 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Taxation & Subsidies Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Fiscal & Monetary Policy Social Protections and Labor-Labor Markets Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Economic Growth Poverty Reduction-Employment and Shared Growth Poverty Reduction-Poverty Diagnostics |
| Date: | 2024–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42561 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Agriculture-Agribusiness Agriculture-Food Security Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Economic Modeling and Statistics Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Economic Growth Poverty Reduction-Poverty Monitoring & Analysis |
| Date: | 2024–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42580 |
| By: | Owen Nie; Nepomuk Dunz; Hector Pollitt |
| Keywords: | Finance and Financial Sector Development-Banks & Banking Reform |
| Date: | 2024–07 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:41970 |
| By: | Nasrum, Muhammad |
| Abstract: | This study examines the moral and value-based framing of credit cards as an important tool of Indonesian financial perceptions and practices. By exploring the concept of ‘moral alchemy’, the transformation of cultural values and ethical perspectives on debt and credit is embodied and materialized in credit cards. Using a dynamic mix of multisite ethnography and netnography, I examine how credit card communities in Indonesia are reshaping the use of credit cards from a symbol of risky privileges to tools for financial empowerment. This research combines three areas of interest: Cultural economics, sociocultural perspectives on ethics, and value theory to provide a comprehensive understanding of this phenomenon. My findings show how consumers who are part of the largest community of credit card users in Indonesia actively reshape their moral beliefs to adapt to new financial practices, illustrating the complex interaction between global financial products and local cultural contexts. Such communities represent more than just the adoption of new financial instruments. They also represent a fundamental shift in how consumers and businesses interact with modern financial instruments. This research makes a valuable contribution to the growing literature on financial and economic practices based on socio-cultural perspectives and offers interesting insights into how innovative financial products are adopted and reinterpreted based on moral preferences and values that enable financial returns. |
| Date: | 2024–10–16 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:q9y7d_v1 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Finance and Financial Sector Development-Access to Finance Private Sector Development Public Sector Development Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Economic Modeling and Statistics Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Economic Growth |
| Date: | 2025–01 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42667 |
| By: | Trung, Tran Thanh |
| Abstract: | INFLUENCE OF CONSUMER BENEFITS AND CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY ON THE CROSS-BORDER SHOPPING BEHAVIOR VIA E-COMMERCIAL PLATFORMS The objective of this study is to investigate the factors that influence the cross-border purchasing behavior of Vietnamese consumers, specifically focusing on consumer benefits and psychology. The study is based on the theoretical foundations of social identity, SOR theory, and related research. A proposed research model with 9 component concepts and 9 research hypotheses has been developed. The PLS-SEM method was used to test these hypotheses, using data collected from questionnaires that utilized a 7-point Likert scale. The survey was conducted among 1, 017 consumers from various provinces and cities across Vietnam. The results indicate that factors such as consumer ethnocentrism, product uniqueness, price competitiveness, consumer cosmopolitanism impact on product judgments and cross-border purchasing behavior. The study also provides practical managerial implications for domestic manufacturers and cross-border distributors or suppliers, helping them better understand the mindset of cross-border shoppers and the factors that motivate consumers to shop across national borders. Vietnamese: Mục tiêu của nghiên cứu này là điều tra các nhân tố lợi ích và tâm lý tiêu dùng ảnh hưởng đến hành vi mua hàng xuyên biên giới của người tiêu dùng Việt Nam. Dựa trên các cơ sở lý thuyết bản sắc xã hội, lý thuyết SOR và các nghiên cứu có liên quan, nghiên cứu đã xây dựng mô hình nghiên cứu đề xuất với 9 khái niệm thành phần và 9 giả thuyết nghiên cứu. Nghiên cứu đã áp dụng phương pháp PLS-SEM để kiểm định các giả thuyết, dựa trên dữ liệu thu thập từ bảng câu hỏi sử dụng thang đo Likert 7 điểm. Thông qua khảo sát 1.013 người tiêu dùng ở các tỉnh thành trong nước, kết quả chỉ ra rằng các yếu tố như chủ nghĩa vị chủng trong tiêu dùng, tính độc nhất của sản phẩm, cạnh tranh về giá, xu hướng sính ngoại có ảnh hưởng đến đánh giá sản phẩm và hành vi mua sắm xuyên biên giới của người tiêu dùng. Nghiên cứu cũng đã trình bày hàm ý quản trị thực tiễn cho các nhà sản xuất hàng hóa trong nước và các nhà phân phối hoặc nhà cung cấp xuyên biên giới hiểu rõ hơn về tư duy của người mua sắm xuyên biên giới và các yếu tố thúc đẩy người tiêu dùng mua sắm xuyên biên giới giữa các quốc gia. |
| Date: | 2024–10–22 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:8dgc2_v1 |
| By: | Vuong, Bui Nhat (Vietnam Aviation Academy) |
| Abstract: | Mục đích của nghiên cứu này là kiểm tra đóng góp của trí tuệ văn hóa đối với hiệu quả phục hồi dịch vụ trong ngành hàng không. Bên cạnh đó, vai trò trung gian của hiệu quả giao tiếp đa văn hóa và sự gắn kết công việc cũng được xem xét. Dữ liệu khảo sát thu thập từ 182 tiếp viên hàng không phục vụ các chuyến bay quốc tế của các hãng hàng không Việt Nam (Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways và Vietravel Airlines) được phân tích để cung cấp bằng chứng. Kết quả từ mô hình phương trình cấu trúc bình phương nhỏ nhất từng phần (PLS-SEM) sử dụng chương trình SmartPLS 4 chỉ ra rằng trí tuệ văn hóa làm cải thiện hiệu quả phục hồi dịch vụ; mối quan hệ này được trung gian một phần thông qua hiệu quả giao tiếp đa văn hóa và sự gắn kết công việc. Hơn nữa, nghiên cứu này là bước đầu để nâng cao hiểu biết về tác động của nguồn lực cá nhân trong lý thuyết JD – R. Cuối cùng, tác giả cũng đã đề xuất một số hàm ý quản trị cho các hãng hàng không cải thiện hiệu quả phục hồi dịch vụ thông qua nâng cao trí tuệ văn hóa của tiếp viên hàng không. |
| Date: | 2024–06–10 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:69uja_v1 |
| By: | Suhasto, RB. Iwan Noor; Anggraeny, Shinta Noor; Kirowati, Dewi; Khasanah, Alif Fidyah Nur |
| Abstract: | The aim of this research is to examine the effects of firm size, leverage, and free cash flow on earnings management and firm value. The population for this study consists of all companies listed on the LQ45 index at the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2018 to 2022. The sample was selected using purposive sampling, resulting in 22 companies. This study employs a quantitative approach, utilizing IBM SPSS 23 for data analysis, with hypothesis testing conducted through Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The results indicate that the proportion of firm size has a negative and insignificant effect on earnings management and firm value. Conversely, leverage growth and free cash flow have a positive and significant impact on both earnings management and firm value. |
| Date: | 2024–09–19 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:bj4cr_v1 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Social Protections and Labor-Skills Development and Labor Force Training |
| Date: | 2024–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42526 |
| By: | Iswanto, Dedy; Amol, Febriyanti; Sangadji, Suwandi S. (Universitas Nuku); Halawa, Forman |
| Abstract: | Technology has an important role to play in advancing sustainable tourism destinations. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of technology on tourism marketing during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia which can be used as material for decisions by tourism practitioners and is useful for researchers in the tourism sector. This research was conducted using a systematic literature review (SLR) of 2 reference articles from Scopus. The results show no antecedents from tourism marketing that were studied during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, there is a positive influence of technology on tourism marketing during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are several consequences of technology adoption in tourism marketing: trust, visitors' interest, and tourist behavior. However, this research still has limitations on the reference sources used (only Scopus), so it is recommended to add a database for future researchers and other research problem formulations. |
| Date: | 2024–02–29 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:3gknb_v1 |
| By: | Aristiyaningrum, Umi Laila; , Falikhatun |
| Abstract: | This research aims to provide empirical evidence regarding thin capitalisation, transfer pricing, and tax avoidance, with political connections serving as moderating variables. The research employs a purposive sampling technique, resulting in a sample of 31 mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2013 to 2022. The technique used for hypothesis testing is panel data analysis through the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) approach. The results of this research indicate that thin capitalisation and transfer pricing have a significant effect on tax avoidance. Additionally, this research reveals that the role of political connections can strengthen the impact of transfer pricing on tax avoidance but does not demonstrate that political connections can reinforce the effect of thin capitalisation on tax avoidance. The findings of this research are expected to serve as a basis for government considerations in establishing tax-related regulations. This study recommends that future research utilise different research subjects for comparison, add other independent variables outside the current model that may influence tax avoidance, and apply alternative tax avoidance measures, such as book-tax differences and tax shelters. |
| Date: | 2024–11–11 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:ykfph_v1 |
| By: | Varley, Ciara; Lorente, Anna; Novak, Inna; Hoang, Ky; Tho, Pham; Ha, Nguyen; Tessema, Yared Mesfin; Ssekandi, Shamilah Nassozi; Chekol, Dawit Alemayehu; Plazas, Carlos Andrés Rodríguez |
| Abstract: | The transition of city region diets to diets that are more sustainable, healthy and affordable is critically important for environmental, health and food security outcomes. The EcoFoodSystems project aims to work with city-regional stakeholders to identify key needs and priorities for dietary transitions in Hanoi city region that can be enabled by research and innovation. To identify the research needs and priorities of Hanoi city region food systems stakeholders, an EcoFoodSystems Project Research Prioritisation Workshop was held on 24th January 2024 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The workshop introduced food systems stakeholders in the Hanoi city region to the EcoFoodSystems research project and to enable stakeholders to co-create and prioritise research and innovation activities that could be advanced by EcoFoodSystems research project. The EcoFoodSystems workshop brought together sixty participants from diverse sectors and stakeholder organisations, including Government Ministries, UN Agencies, private sector companies, farmer cooperatives, university and research institutes, national and international NGOs and civil society. The workshop attendees shared their expertise in areas spanning nutrition, food systems, policy, consumer safety, climate resilience and urban and peri-urban development. Participants worked together in groups to identify and prioritise research topics and tools for decision-making that should be developed to enable transitions towards diets in Hanoi city region that are more sustainable, healthier and affordable. The workshop had opening speeches from representatives of the EU Delegation to Vietnam, the Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences (VAAS), Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the National Institute of Nutrition (Vietnam) and representatives of the EcoFoodSystems project from University of Galway, Rikolto and the Alliance of Bioversity – CIAT. The workshop highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral research collaboration for food systems transformation for sustainability, health and affordability outcomes. This EcoFoodSystems workshop report identifies the key research priorities generated by stakeholders during the workshop. |
| Date: | 2024–12–17 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:n86mg_v1 |
| By: | Nasution, Putri Citra Cinta Asyura; Ayuningtyas, Dumilah |
| Abstract: | Patient safety incident (PSI) reporting is essential to identify underlying problems and improve safety, but PSI reporting in Indonesian hospitals is still low. This study examines factors that contribute to PSI reports. It employed a cross-sectional design and analyzed data from Indonesia's 2019 Health Facilities Research. Methods: According to the criteria, the sample consisted of 462 hospitals. We evaluate the data using the chi-square test. The independent variables were documents, including strategic plans and hospital bylaws; activities included implementing a quality control system, monitoring and evaluation, internal audits, service evaluation and quality control, and periodic meetings. Results: Even though most hospitals already have documents and carry out activities, reports regarding PSI are still lacking in the surveyed hospitals, with half not having any. In Indonesian hospitals, all variables were significantly associated with PSI reports. Hospitals with these documents and management activities, like strategic plans, internal audits, or evaluations, have more PSI reports. Conclusion: The number of PSI reports has increased due to changes in reporting culture, which may indicate a safer culture rather than necessarily an increasing risk. Adopt a comprehensive, data-driven strategy, concentrating on incident reporting and detection. Hospital management must sustainably monitor, assess, and evaluate to encourage PSI reporting. |
| Date: | 2024–10–22 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:38sdb_v1 |
| By: | Anh, Huynh Diep Tram; Giao, Ha Nam Khanh; Lan, Hồ Thị Hương |
| Abstract: | Công nghệ du lịch thông minh (Smart tourism technology - STT) là một hệ thống thông tin di động sử dụng cơ sở hạ tầng thông tin vật lý trong môi trường du lịch để tạo ra những trải nghiệm khác nhau cho du khách, hiện đang được các nhà nghiên cứu tập trung chú ý, đặc biệt từ sau đại dịch Covid-19. Mục đích của bài viết này là hệ thống các khái niệm và xu hướng nghiên cứu về công nghệ du lịch thông minh được đăng trên các tạp chí uy tín, từ đó đề xuất mô hình nghiên cứu về trải nghiệm của du khách với công nghệ du lịch thông minh tại điểm đến và ý định hành vi của họ. Nghiên cứu này áp dụng phương pháp đánh giá có hệ thống để xác định các nghiên cứu khác nhau được thực hiện từ năm 2015 đến năm 2023 trong cơ sở dữ liệu của Scopus. Kết quả phân tích cho thấy đa số là các nghiên cứu thực nghiệm về công nghệ du lịch thông minh từ Hàn Quốc, Trung Quốc, Mỹ, Ấn độ, Ma cao, Malaysia, Các Tiểu Vương quốc Ả rập thống nhất, Úc, Bangladesh. Bài báo tiếp tục áp dụng phân tích trích dẫn và xác định 37 nghiên cứu có ảnh hưởng nhất trong lĩnh vực nghiên cứu này. Tiếp theo, phân tích theo chủ đề được tiến hành, và mô hình gồm năm yếu tố chính ảnh hưởng đến trải nghiệm công nghệ du lịch thông minh tại điểm đến và ý định hành vi của họ, bao gồm: (1) Thông tin, (2) Khả năng truy cập, (3) Tính tương tác, (4) Tính cá nhân hóa, (5) Tính bảo mật. Từ đó, bài viết cũng đề xuất phương pháp thực hiện và mô hình nghiên cứu cho các nghiên cứu tiếp theo. |
| Date: | 2024–05–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:j4mxs_v1 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Urban Development-Transport in Urban Areas Environment-Adaptation to Climate Change Social Protections and Labor Social Protections and Labor-Labor Markets |
| Date: | 2024–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42505 |
| By: | , samok66696@rustetic.com |
| Abstract: | Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows play a crucial role in the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region's economic growth, as they contribute capital, technology, managerial expertise, and enhance economic integration among member states. However, FDI distribution across ASEAN countries is uneven, with larger and more open markets receiving a larger share, while smaller or less developed countries attract less investment. This research aims to identify the determinants of FDI inflows in the ASEAN-10 region from 2010 to 2021. A quantitative approach is employed, utilizing panel data regression analysis. The models tested include the Common Effect Model (CEM), Fixed Effect Model (FEM), and Random Effect Model (REM), with the FEM selected as the most appropriate. The results of the partial test reveal that economic growth and regulatory quality positively influence FDI inflows in ASEAN-10, while the Voice and Accountability indicator has a negative effect. Conversely, political stability, government effectiveness, rule of law, and control of corruption do not significantly impact FDI inflows. Overall, these variables account for approximately 87.20% of the variance in FDI flows in the region. The findings suggest that ASEAN countries should formulate more effective policies to attract FDI, particularly by implementing sound economic strategies, enhancing institutional quality, improving the investment climate, and boosting global competitiveness. |
| Date: | 2024–12–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:7ge9z_v1 |
| By: | B. Wang; C. Rogate |
| Keywords: | Environment-Adaptation to Climate Change Environment-Climate Change Impacts Infrastructure Economics and Finance-Infrastructure Finance Urban Development |
| Date: | 2024–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42494 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Economic Growth Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Consumption Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Fiscal & Monetary Policy Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Inflation |
| Date: | 2024–09 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42113 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Agriculture-Agribusiness Agriculture-Food Security Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Inflation Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Econometrics |
| Date: | 2025–01 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42625 |
| By: | Nasrum, Muhammad |
| Abstract: | A credit card is a symbol of different types of consumer credit. Their use to satisfy consumer needs can trigger impulsive spending, often leading to addiction and even debt bondage. This study follows the activities of a credit card community in Indonesia and includes ethnographic fragments in which credit cards are not used for consumptive purposes but rather as productive business capital. Temporality, as a concept in the anthropological study of debt and credit, is used as a research framework as well as a strategy to comprehensively analyse the credit card algorithm from a cultural perspective, including the characteristics and functions of credit cards that are reflected in the decision-making of community members throughout the life cycle of the credit card, from application to business use, which enables this financial facility to provide benefits and maintain trust. |
| Date: | 2024–10–16 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:mzr8y_v1 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Information and Communication Technologies-ICT Applications Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Economic Growth |
| Date: | 2024–10 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42285 |
| By: | Alfahiz, Anang Rizky |
| Abstract: | This study analyzes the relationship between Retained Earnings to Total Equity (RE/TE), Return On Assets (ROA), and inflation to Dividend Payout Ratio in conventional banks during the 2020 period. The author uses secondary data from 40 conventional banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for 2020 in this study. The analysis method used is multiple linear regression to test the influence of the independent variable on the dependent variable. The results showed that RE/TE and ROA had a positive and significant influence on the Dividend Payout Ratio, while inflation had a negative but not significant influence. These findings indicate that a bank's internal financial performance, such as profitability, is more important in determining dividend policy than external factors such as inflation during the period. This research contributes to the understanding of the factors influencing dividend policy in the banking sector, as well as practical implications for bank management and investors in formulating effective dividend and investment strategies. |
| Date: | 2024–05–28 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:zvb2t_v1 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Poverty Reduction-Inequality Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Economic Growth Poverty Reduction-Poverty Diagnostics Urban Development-Urban Economic Development |
| Date: | 2024–08 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42101 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Economic Growth Private Sector Development Public Sector Development International Economics and Trade-Export Competitiveness |
| Date: | 2024–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42584 |
| By: | Trung, Tran Thanh |
| Abstract: | MPACT OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS ON COMMITMENT AND TURNOVER INTENTION OF BANK EMPLOYEES IN HO CHI MINH CITY This study examines the impact of occupational stress factors on the commitment and turnover intentions of bank employees in Ho Chi Minh City. Based on a survey of 397 bank employees in the area, the research results indicate that occupational stress factors negatively affect employees’ commitment to their organization. Additionally, employees’ commitment to the organization negatively influences their turnover intentions. |
| Date: | 2024–06–25 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:spw2m_v1 |
| By: | Nguyen, Phuong Ngoc; Thu, Trang Pham Thi; Thi, An Pham; Thu, Hang Trinh Thi |
| Abstract: | In recent years, there has been a growing focus on co-creation in higher education. However, the number of studies specifically examining the co-creation process in the context of higher education in Vietnam remains limited. Consequently, research is needed to investigate co-creation in education, particularly in higher education. This article aims to (1) explore people's understanding of co-creation and (2) identify the values that lecturers and students at University of Hai Duong can gain from co-creation activities. The study applies the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice (KAP) theory to better understand the co-creation process, drawing on interviews with 15 lecturers and 35 students. Through these interviews, the study examines how participants perceive, engage in, and experience the outcomes of co-creation. To validate the preliminary theoretical framework, the study is grounded in the principles of Service-Dominant Logic (S-D Logic) theory, providing a solid foundation for the research. The results indicate that most interviewees actively participate in co-creation activities, even though the concept has not gained much attention in the community. Moreover, co-creation activities yield both positive and negative outcomes, with negative experiences being relatively rare. This study advances previous research by exploring the challenges that affect lecturers and students when collaborating to create value. |
| Date: | 2024–10–30 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:8jd97_v1 |
| By: | Khuc, Van Quy; Bui, Gia; Bui, Trinh |
| Abstract: | Thời gian gần đây, cụm từ Kinh tế số (Digital Economy) đã được các phương tiện truyền thông và thậm chí các nhà kinh tế nhắc đến như một từ thời thượng. Tuy nhiên, sự hiểu biết thực sự về lĩnh vực này như về cơ cấu, sự đóng góp và ảnh hưởng của kinh tế số vào tăng trưởng GDP vẫn còn nhiều hạn chế. Nghiên cứu này tập trung vào đánh giá tác động của nhóm ngành công nghệ thông tin và truyền thông (ICT) bao gồm sản xuất ICT và dịch vụ ICT đến một số nhóm ngành khác trong nền kinh tế. Cụ thể, nghiên cứu sử dụng phương pháp phân tích cân đối liên ngành I.O và bộ dữ liệu của 9 nhóm ngành được cập nhật đến năm 2016 để xác định tác động lan tỏa tổng quát, tác động tràn (spillover effects) của ICT, đóng góp của các nhân tố của cầu cuối cùng lan tỏa đến giá trị gia tăng của nền kinh tế. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy tác động lan tỏa tổng quát của hai nhóm ngành sản xuất ICT và dịch vụ ICT đều thấp. Sản phẩm cuối cùng của sản xuất ICT lan tỏa ít đến sản xuất trong nước nhưng lan tỏa mạnh đến nhập khẩu. Điều này có nghĩa là sản xuất ICT của Việt Nam chủ yếu lan tỏa đến nhập khẩu và sản phẩm phụ trợ trong nước cho việc sản xuất ICT là tương đối yếu kém. Kết quả nghiên cứu gợi mở một số hàm ý chính sách vĩ mô quan trọng để tập trung phát triển ngành ICT và một số ngành có chỉ số tác động lan tỏa tốt để góp phần thúc đẩy tăng trưởng kinh tế Việt Nam trong thời gian đến. |
| Date: | 2024–09–26 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:n37xr_v1 |
| By: | Huikuri, Tuuli-Anna |
| Abstract: | How can dissatisfied parties adjust the terms of international cooperation in asymmetric agreements? While powerful states can often effectively demand renegotiation, others may struggle to convince their partners to redistribute the gains from cooperation. Strategic exit, whereby a dissatisfied state conducts unilateral exit from an agreement to initiate new negotiations, may become an attractive option in such situations. This paper investigates the prevalence of strategic exit in the international investment treaty regime, where backlash against investment dispute settlement has led some governments to exit from their bilateral investment treaties. I present evidence from two theory-building case studies of investment treaty terminations and renegotiations by Ecuador and Indonesia, including elite interviews with key policymakers. I show that while exit has successfully led to some new negotiations, dissatisfied governments have been unlikely to exit treaties only for the purposes of catalyzing reform. Rather, exit becomes attractive when domestic political benefits mitigate the international reputational costs of exit. The strategic benefit of terminations for catalyzing new negotiations, although not necessarily sought after by the withdrawing state, more likely emerges as a secondary benefit of exit. The theoretical insights from the investment treaty regime can also inform renegotiation dynamics in other international regimes. |
| Date: | 2024–07–09 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:ascmh_v1 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Agriculture-Agribusiness Private Sector Development-Global Value Chains and Business Clustering Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Investment and Investment Climate Social Protections and Labor-Labor Markets |
| Date: | 2024–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42546 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Investment and Investment Climate Private Sector Development-Competitiveness and Competition Policy Social Protections and Labor-Wages, Compensation & Benefits Private Sector Development Social Protections and Labor-Social Protections & Assistance |
| Date: | 2025–01 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42645 |
| By: | Haris, Faldi; Rahadi, Raden Aswin |
| Abstract: | VC investment has undergone a substantial transition, particularly in emerging countries, where there is a growing entrepreneurial culture. Southeast Asia (SEA) has emerged as an image of trust due to its remarkable accomplishments in venture capital funding. Notwithstanding, the VC success rate is quite low, with up to 75 percent of venture-backed businesses failing to return cash to their investors and 30 to 40 percent of those 75 percent liquidating their assets, resulting in their investors losing their entire investment (Ghosh, 2012). In light of this context, this study sets out to investigate the behavior of venture capital firms in Southeast Asia and the complex decision-making processes involved. This research aims to enhance the success rate of VC firms and contribute to the advancement of VC literature by precisely identifying the relevant parameter. This study seeks to analyze the complex landscape of venture capital activities in a highly dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem, using the complete framework created by Gompers et al. (2023). A case study, a widely recognized method in exploratory research, is used as the primary methodology to reveal novel themes and insights obtained from respondents in venture capital firms. Using a semi-structured interview, this study implies that VC fund structure and strategy, start-up screening criteria, start-up valuation, exit, and risk management have a significant effect on determining SEA VC firm investment decisions. This study is one of the first efforts to utilize Gompers et al.'s (2023) framework in the specific setting of Southeast Asia. This study contributes to the current research on venture capital decision-making by providing innovative measurement parameters, with a particular emphasis on the notion of "runway." These features, which relate to a startup's expenditure rate and its long-term viability offer a broader understanding of the financial factors that impact investments made by SEA VC companies. |
| Date: | 2024–09–05 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:t3byd_v1 |
| By: | Giao, Ha Nam Khanh; Anh, Huỳnh Diệp Trâm; Hòa, Lê Văn; , Le Thai Son |
| Abstract: | Mục tiêu của nghiên cứu là phân tích ảnh hưởng của dịch vụ du lịch thông minh đến sự hài lòng của du khách tại điểm đến Cần Thơ, Việt Nam. Nghiên cứu được thực hiện dựa trên cơ sở mô hình nghiên cứu E-Servqual được vận dụng trong bối cảnh đánh giá chất lượng dịch vụ du lịch thông minh tại điểm đến Cần Thơ, Việt Nam kết hợp với 400 phiếu trả lời hợp lệ của du khách nội địa và quốc tế đã từng đi du lịch tại Cần Thơ. Kết quả phân tích dữ liệu từ phần mềm SPSS.20 và SmartPLS cho thấy các thành phần của dịch vụ du lịch thông minh bao gồm: (1) Dịch vụ tham quan, (2) Dịch vụ lưu trú, (3) Dịch vụ vận chuyển, (4) Dịch vụ ăn uống và (5) Dịch vụ mua sắm sẽ tác động mạnh đến chất lượng dịch vụ du lịch thông minh, sau đó sẽ tạo nên sự hài lòng của du khách khi đi du lịch ở Cần Thơ. Từ đó, gợi ý các hàm ý quản trị nhằm nâng cao chất lượng dịch vụ thông minh và sự hài lòng của du khách trong bối cảnh công nghệ và khái niệm thông minh được tích hợp vào tất cả các khía cạnh của du lịch và dịch vụ du lịch. |
| Date: | 2024–10–16 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:g3952_v1 |
| By: | Nam, Nguyễn Hoàng |
| Abstract: | Công ty cho thuê tài chính là tổ chức tài chính phi ngân hàng, đáp ứng vốn trung và dài hạn cho hoạt động sản xuất và kinh doanh, đầu tư máy móc thiết bị, phương tiện vận tải, … dưới hình thức thuê tài chính. Bài viết tập trung phân tích, đánh giá tác động của thuê tài chính đến hiệu quả hoạt động kinh doanh của công ty cho thuê tài chính. Dữ liệu nghiên cứu được lấy từ 5 công ty cho thuê tài chính trực thuộc các ngân hàng thương mại tại Việt Nam, dữ liệu được thu thập theo từng quý từ quý 1 năm 2020 đến quý 4 năm 2022. Nghiên cứu sử dụng phương pháp định lượng bằng mô hình hồi quy tuyến tính bội thông qua phần mềm thống kê phân tích SPSS 22. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy thuê tài chính có tác động tích cực đối với hiệu quả hoạt động tài chính của các công ty cho thuê tài chính. Ngoài ra, các chỉ số tài chính khác được sử dụng trong nghiên cứu cũng có tác động đến kết quả hoạt động kinh doanh của các công ty cho thuê tài chính thuộc hệ thống Ngân hàng Thương mại Việt Nam. Cụ thể, quy mô và lợi nhuận có tác động tích cực đến hiệu quả hoạt động kinh doanh. Ngược lại, dư nợ tín dụng gây ra tác động tiêu cực đến hiệu quả kinh doanh. |
| Date: | 2024–03–09 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:xtnmd_v1 |
| By: | Spillane, Charles; Chekol, Dawit Alemayehu; Hoang, Ky; Plazas, Carlos Andrés Rodríguez; Ssekandi, Shamilah Nassozi; Tessema, Yared Mesfin; Varley, Ciara; McLaughlin, Isabel; Mashizha, Tinashe; Lorente, Anna |
| Abstract: | The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is preparing a new IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities, which will address issues of climate mitigation, adaptation and just transitions in cities and urban systems. In this context, accelerating the sustainable transitions of the diets and food systems of cities is critical to ensuring that the planet remains within key planetary boundaries, including the 1.5 C limit for global warming. The EU/IFAD EcoFoodSystems project [https://ecofoodsystems.org/] is focused on research to enable food systems transitions in city regions that can deliver diets that are more sustainable, healthy and affordable. The EcoFoodSystems project is working with stakeholders in Vietnam (Hanoi), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) and Colombia (Cali) to conduct research to enable accelerated transitions towards more sustainable, healthy and affordable diets. To contribute to the process for developing the new IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities, the EU/IFAD funded EcoFoodSystems project provides the following initial guidance and inputs to the scoping process for the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities. |
| Date: | 2024–06–30 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:hqgu8_v1 |
| By: | Anh, Chu Thúy; Trung, Tran Thanh |
| Abstract: | Corresponding Author: Chu Thúy Anh - Email: Anhct@huit.edu.vn. The factors influencing the employability of graduate students majoring in Finance, Banking, and Accounting in Ho Chi Minh City. The objective of this study is to examine the impact of factors influencing the employability of graduate students majoring in Finance, Banking, and Accounting at universities in Ho Chi Minh City, based on the theories of service quality evaluation, expectancy-perception theory, and previous research. Through a survey of 562 students in Ho Chi Minh City, the research results reveal three groups of factors, including six positively influential factors on the employability of graduate students majoring in finance, banking, and accounting, namely: Professional skills; Specialized knowledge; Language proficiency; Training programs; University brand; and Work ethic. |
| Date: | 2024–04–02 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:sbgf5_v1 |
| By: | Nguyen, An Thinh; Hai, Luu Duc; Khuc, Van Quy |
| Abstract: | Nghiên cứu này có mục tiêu ước lượng mức chi trả tự nguyện (WTP) của người dân cho cải thiện ô nhiễm không khí trên địa bàn quận Tây Hồ, Hà Nội. Nghiên cứu sử dụng phương pháp định giá ngẫu nhiên (CVM) kết hợp với mô hình hồi quy khoảng để phân tích dữ liệu được thu thập từ 340 hộ gia đình (HGĐ) tại quận Tây Hồ. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy 43, 2% người được khảo sát cảm thấy chất lượng không khí tại khu vực sống đang trở nên kém và rất kém, 36, 8% có nhu cầu và ủng hộ việc đi du lịch sang các tỉnh thành lân cận nhằm giảm thiểu tác động tiêu cực của ô nhiễm không khí, 70% các hộ gia đình không có ý định thực hiện hành động chuyển nhà và công việc sang quận khác ít ô nhiễm. Về lý do không chi trả tự nguyện cho quỹ bảo vệ môi trường không khí, 46, 5% người được phỏng vấn không đồng ý do nghi ngờ về hiệu quả của quỹ. Kết quả của mô hình cho thấy trung bình một hộ gia đình sẵn lòng chi khoảng 71 nghìn đồng/HGĐ/tháng cho quỹ môi trường. Mức WTP này phụ thuộc nhiều nhất bởi nhóm yếu tố nhân khẩu học, tiếp theo là văn hóa môi trường gắn với nhóm yếu tố biện pháp môi trường và nhóm yếu tố nhận thức. Kết quả của nghiên cứu gợi mở một số hàm ý chính sách quan trọng trong thời gian tới bao gồm: (1) Nâng cao văn hóa môi trường thông qua tăng cường truyền thông và cải tiến các chương trình giáo dục về môi trường; (2) thúc đẩy đổi mới sáng tạo gắn với chuyển đổi xanh, chuyển đổi số, (3) đầu tư phát triển công nghệ, kỹ thuật xử lý ô nhiễm không khí và phát triển hệ thống giao thông công cộng xanh. |
| Date: | 2024–09–09 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:gjf4s_v1 |
| By: | Prabakusuma, Adhita Sri; Bounkham, Phonedalom |
| Abstract: | The Lao government has implemented various policies focused on the agricultural sector, particularly commercial crop production, as an effort to overcome economic weakening. Those policies have also been designed to reduce malnutrition and poverty. The current fast growth and expansion of commercial crop production have proven to trigger poverty alleviation in Laos. However, this condition led to the to the attenuation of farming communities, which accounted for 75% of the total population in Laos, raising the indebtedness number of farmer families, increasing the vulnerability of the communities, and sharpening disparities among producers. Recently, besides the increase in climate change influence, agricultural practices in Laos have also faced several economic risks. These economic risks include the intermittent nature of local market monopolies, fluctuation, and price games along the agricultural value chains, and instability of production contract implementation. Since 2014, the Lao government has evaluated the consequences of these agricultural practices based on the exploitation of natural resources and the environment. The Eco-Friendly Intensification and Climate-Resilient Agricultural Systems (EFICAS) project was funded and managed by Centre de Cooperation International en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (France International Cooperation Center for Agronomy Research Development, CIRAD) and the European Union Global Climate Change Alliance (EU-GCCA) during 2014-2018. CIRAD partnered with (Department of Agricultural Land Management, DALAM) under Laos Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) performed EFICAS together. This project aimed to improve Northern upland community livelihoods, strengthening food security, resilience to climate change, introducing innovative methods, and new intervention approaches to support farmers’ adoption of climate-smart systems based on sustainable agriculture. |
| Date: | 2024–07–29 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:q79ry_v1 |
| By: | Darith, Siek; Kimley, Lay; Eav, Lim Kim; Sanith, Pou; Chihouy, Yun; Bunhak, Tha; Sourphimean, Siek |
| Abstract: | This research explores how ingredient costs and efficiency ratios affect the sustainability of small coffee businesses in Battambang, Cambodia. By examining ingredient usage patterns, cost impacts, and economic efficiency, the study aims to find strategies to improve financial sustainability. Data were gathered from 80 coffee shop owners through surveys and interviews. Regression analysis was used to investigate the relationship between various cost factors and coffee income. The results show that ingredient costs, equipment costs, and operational expenses significantly affect coffee income. Costs for coffee beans, ice, plastic items, and straws positively impact income, while the cost of ice buckets has a negative effect. Additionally, the price of coffee sold is crucial for revenue generation. The study concludes that by optimizing ingredient use, managing costs efficiently, and implementing strategic pricing, small coffee businesses in Battambang can improve their financial sustainability and support the local economy. |
| Date: | 2024–11–16 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:p7mn3_v1 |
| By: | Jongrim Ha; Ergys Islamaj; Aaditya Mattoo |
| Keywords: | Health, Nutrition and Population-Communicable Diseases Health, Nutrition and Population-Health Monitoring & Evaluation Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Economic Growth Finance and Financial Sector Development |
| Date: | 2024–08 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42090 |
| By: | Viollaz, Mariana; Vasconcellos Archer Duque, Daniel; Diaz-Bonilla, Carolina; Newhouse, David Locke; Weber, Michael |
| Abstract: | This study combines pre-COVID-19 household surveys with 2020 macro data to simulate changes in household economic welfare and poverty rates through job losses, labor income changes, and non-labor (remittance) income changes during 2020 in Brazil, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, South Africa, and Türkiye. It first presents an in-depth analysis of employment elasticities projections—a critical input in microsimulations—for 15 developing countries. In 11 of the 15 countries, employment estimates for 2020 based on elasticities were within 5 percent of the actual employment level, but in four countries, where the labor markets were more disrupted by the pandemic, the projections considerably underestimated job losses due to the crisis. The study then presents the simulation results for the five countries, which show declines in per capita household income or consumption across the distribution, a decline in the middle class, and increased poverty, but no other clear pattern of impacts across the different quintiles. Finally, data from Brazil indicate that the simulation underestimated the magnitude of the shock throughout the distribution, especially for the wealthy, because it underestimated declines in earnings. |
| Date: | 2023–02–13 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wbrwps:10304 |
| By: | Giao, Ha Nam Khanh |
| Abstract: | The main objectives of this study are to identify the factors that influence Vietnamese employees' decisions to purchase online service vouchers, measure the impact of each factor and analyze the demographic differences in these purchasing decisions. The research involved surveying 331 employees who had previously purchased online service vouchers. The methodologies employed included Cronbach’s alpha analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and multiple linear regression analysis; all conducted using the SPSS program. The findings indicate that several factors influence the purchase decisions of Vietnamese employees. These factors, ranked by their decreasing impact, include reference group, credibility, website responsiveness, price, online shopping experience, and convenience. Additionally, the study offers recommendations for website-owning companies to enhance their ability to sell online service vouchers. |
| Date: | 2024–09–14 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:t8ksa_v1 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Economic Forecasting Macroeconomics and Economic Growth-Economic Growth Social Protections and Labor-Skills Development and Labor Force Training |
| Date: | 2024–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42539 |
| By: | Erna, Erna; Murwaningsari, Etty; Murtanto, Murtanto |
| Abstract: | This study aims to reveal the determinants of profit quality based on governance factors. Specifically, the proposed factors are institutional possession (IP), supervisory board size (SBS), and an external reputable auditor. Besides, this study intends to examine the IP to moderate the relationship between SBS and profit quality. By employing 12 agricultural companies in the Indonesian capital market for ten years, from 2013 to 2022, this study obtains 120 observations and analyzes the data by regression model with polling data. After that, this study demonstrates that IP, the supervisory board size, and reputable external auditor quality positively affect profit quality. The negative interaction effect between IP and supervisory board size (IP*SBS) on profit quality is available: The smaller the SBS, the higher the profit quality, and this tendency happens when institutional possession decreases. In other words, the IP and SBS have substitution roles to crate profit quality. |
| Date: | 2024–08–29 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:vxaud_v1 |
| By: | T. Fukao; S. Katwal; M. M. Thwin; A. P. Kyaw |
| Keywords: | Poverty Reduction-Inequality Agriculture-Food Security Conflict and Development-Disaster Management Poverty Reduction-Employment and Shared Growth Urban Development Social Development Education-Education for All Education-Primary Education |
| Date: | 2024–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42477 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Finance and Financial Sector Development Environment-Natural Disasters Environment-Climate Change Impacts Urban Development |
| Date: | 2025–01 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42624 |
| By: | B, Wang; C. Colon |
| Keywords: | Environment-Adaptation to Climate Change Poverty Reduction-Poverty Reduction Strategies Rural Development-Rural Roads & Transport Poverty Reduction-Rural Poverty Reduction |
| Date: | 2024–07 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:41974 |
| By: | Hadi, Nugroho Atma; Ginting, Henndy; Sushandoyo, Dedy |
| Abstract: | To face increasingly complex challenges and environments, public organizations are transforming from being bureaucratic and rigid to being more agile. Researchers have not widely discussed the agility of public organizations in the context of Team of Teams. This study reveals how the practice of implementing Team of Teams in public organizations in the Indonesian context. The findings show that public organizations with a Team of Teams approach emphasize more on the formation and collaboration of competency-based groups. These findings provide insight for other public organizations to implement the Team of Teams approach. |
| Date: | 2024–12–20 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:523zs_v1 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Information and Communication Technologies-ICT Applications Agriculture-Agricultural Knowledge & Information Systems |
| Date: | 2024–08 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:41989 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Gender-Gender and Economics Gender-Gender and Development Gender-Gender and Economic Policy |
| Date: | 2024–07 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:41905 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Education-Early Childhood Development Social Development-Children and Youth Health, Nutrition and Population-Early Child and Children's Health |
| Date: | 2024–10 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42294 |
| By: | Bou, Da; Sran, Louth; Teu, Samruom; Tep, Chhivrath; Kheuy, Sinoeurn; Vy, Savuth; Dul, Vanny |
| Abstract: | This case study, a collaborative investigation into the self-assessment of student teachers' self-directed learning in the Battambang Teacher Education College (BTEC) teacher education program, provides valuable insights. The study employs both quantitative and qualitative analyses. Data was collected through surveys and open-ended questions with 187 BTEC student teachers. The findings revealed that student teachers actively engaged in reflective self-assessment practices, enabling them to identify improvement areas and develop personalized learning strategies. However, limited time, lack of mentorship, and inadequate institutional support could have helped their ability to fully direct their learning. The study provides practical recommendations to BTEC program administrators on enhancing the support and resources offered to student teachers, such as increasing mentorship opportunities and improving institutional support, to promote their autonomous learning and professional development. These recommendations are designed to be actionable and can be implemented to improve the BTEC teacher education program. The collaborative research contributes to the ongoing efforts to improve teacher education and equip future educators to meet the evolving demands of the modern classroom, making the audience feel included and part of the solution. |
| Date: | 2024–11–03 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:uq8t3_v1 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Agriculture-Agribusiness Agriculture-Crops & Crop Management Systems Finance and Financial Sector Development Agriculture-Food Security |
| Date: | 2024–08 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42108 |
| By: | Yan Li |
| Abstract: | As the global economic environment becomes increasingly unstable, enhancing financial flexibility to cope with risks has become the consensus of many companies. At the same time, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance may be one of the effective ways. We studied the impact of a firm's ESG performance on its financial flexibility with a sample of companies listed on the Hong Kong stock market from 2018 to 2022. The empirical results show that good environmental, social and governance performance can significantly improve a firm's financial flexibility. In addition, this paper also finds that the influence of ESG performance on financial flexibility is weak for state-owned enterprises due to the influence of governance structure and market characteristics. Finally, the further analysis shows that there is a mediating role played by financing constraints in this process. This study can provide background information for state-owned enterprises' governance, information disclosure, and corporate operations. It also has guiding significance for relevant investors, management and officials. |
| Date: | 2025–02 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2502.14261 |
| By: | World Bank Group |
| Keywords: | Governance-E-Government Information and Communication Technologies-Information Technology Social Protections and Labor-Employment and Unemployment Social Protections and Labor-Skills Development and Labor Force Training |
| Date: | 2024–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42547 |
| By: | Tambunan, Alrin; Wiyono, Satrio Bagus |
| Abstract: | This paper explores the legal frameworks and practical challenges associated with immigration travel documents, including passports, visas, and emergency travel certificates. These documents play a critical role in facilitating international mobility while upholding national security and compliance with immigration laws. The study employs a normative-empirical approach to examine the issuance, use, and management of travel documents in the context of Indonesian immigration regulations and international standards such as the 1951 Refugee Convention and ICAO guidelines. Key findings reveal significant administrative barriers, legal inconsistencies, and human rights concerns, particularly for vulnerable groups like refugees and stateless individuals. The paper concludes with recommendations to enhance global collaboration, streamline administrative processes, and integrate advanced technologies for more effective travel document management. |
| Date: | 2025–01–18 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:m2euv_v1 |
| By: | Revita Wahyudi; Farida Sondakh; Vina Noor AR Permatasari |
| Keywords: | Social Protections and Labor-Social Protections & Assistance Social Protections and Labor-Skills Development and Labor Force Training |
| Date: | 2024–07 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:41977 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | Education-Curriculum & Instruction Education-Education for the Knowledge Economy Governance-Governance and the Financial Sector Social Protections and Labor-Skills Development and Labor Force Training |
| Date: | 2024–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42511 |
| By: | World Bank |
| Keywords: | International Economics and Trade-International Trade and Trade Rules International Economics and Trade-Trade Facilitation Rural Development-Rural Roads & Transport Urban Development-Transport in Urban Areas |
| Date: | 2024–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wboper:42504 |