Comparative SWOT analysis of strategic environmental assessment systems in the Middle East and North Africa region

Rachid, G.; Fadel, M. El

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2013.03.053

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“…The Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis originates in the business administration discipline but is also widely used in other disciplines and is a cornerstone of strategic analysis to identify and analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in an organization's internal and external environment (Coman & Ronen, 2009;Rachid & Fadel, 2013, Ronen & Pass, 2008Yuan, 2013). This methodology is also used to analyze and evaluate projects and as a basis for strategic decision-making (Coman & Ronen, 2009;Rachid & Fadel, 2013;Ronen and Pass, 2008;Yuan, 2013).…”

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Closing the Loop: The Challenges of Regulation in Municipal Solid Waste Management

2019

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Regulation has a profound impact on markets and in recent decades it has also been perceived as a solution to a wide range of environmental problems. However, regulation may also induce barriers and undesirable effects. In recent years, there has been a rise in awareness for the need to monitor, evaluate and supervise regulation itself, its effectiveness and its associated processes via Regulatory Impact Analysis and Assessment (RIA). One of the significant environmental challenges characterized by extensive regulation is Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management. MSW is, on the one hand, a significant environmental threat and an economic and social challenge to manage, but, on the other hand, a significant key factor in achieving sustainable production and a circular economy. Understanding the interrelationships between regulation and the MSW market, with its various stakeholders, is crucial to close the MSW loop and achieving a sustainable economy. This paper describes the analysis of the MSW market in Israel that provided an insight and understanding of the impact of regulation on this market and its various stakeholders. The market analysis constituted a focal stage in performing a full RIA of the MSW market in Israel. Findings show that regulation itself may create difficulties and barriers that prevent the implementation of economically and environmentally efficient solutions and obstacles in achieving a circular economy. It is also concluded that an ongoing monitoring and supervision of regulatory processes are of great importance and that RIA should be elaborated continuously.

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Closing the Loop: The Challenges of Regulation in Municipal Solid Waste Management

2019

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“…Noble et al Rachid and El Fadel (2013) Assessment topics This criterion aims to analyse if islands ERs address similar environmental/ sustainability issues to the ones used in the ERs from the mainland.…”

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“…The common items between the different approaches are (i) legal basis for SEA application and guidance tools; (ii) existing process and procedural framework (including stages of the SEA (e.g., screening, scoping, environmental assessment, public participation, follow-up) and assessment methodologies and components (assessment techniques and issues)); (iii) SEA review and influence to the decision-making (Chaker et al, 2006;Rachid and El Fadel, 2013;Therivel, 1993;Zhou and Sheate, 2009). These items reflect issues required by good SEA practices and depend on the type of analysis planned (Zhou and Sheate, 2009).…”

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Strategic Environmental Assessment practices in European small islands: Insights from Azores and Orkney islands

Polido

João

Ramos

2016

Environmental Impact Assessment Review

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The literature concerning Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) often refers to the importance of context-specific approaches. However, there is a lack of systematised and consistent studies that enhance tailor-made SEA practices and procedures. Small islands are bounded units of study which may help explore SEA theory and practice in special territories. Small islands present particular features and unique values, such as, small size and population, geographic isolation, limited resources and vulnerable ecosystems. Hence, the main goal of this research was to profile SEA practices and procedures in European small islands and provide a background for future research aiming to improve context-specific SEA applications. To achieve this goal, an exploratory case study was developed using Azores (Portugal) and Orkney (Scotland) archipelagos. An analysis of the corresponding mainland was also carried out to contextualise both case studies. The data collection was achieved through a qualitative content analysis of 43 Environmental Reports. The research found that there is not an SEA context-specific approach used within these European small islands, including guidelines, assessment topics, assessment techniques, follow-up and stakeholders engagement. The debate concerning specific approaches to small islands must be re-focused on the enhancement of SEA capacity-building amongst different stakeholders (including decision-makers), on the development and implementation of collaborative approaches, and on the exchange of knowledge and experiences between small islands networks.

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“…O principal objetivo é apontar os principais fatores internos e externos em um ambiente específico, com o intuito de auxiliar a organização na compreensão da situação atual e na formulação de estratégias de acompanhamento para a empresa (SHARIATMADARI et al, 2013;RACHID;EL-FADEL, 2013). Sendo assim, pode ser considerada como sendo uma das melhores maneiras para se selecionar a estratégia organizacional, uma vez que permite priorizar a escolha.…”

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Contribuições De Um Planejamento Estratégico Para Uma Empresa De Médio Porte Produtora De Sucos Concentrados

Guerra¹,

Marmentini²

2014

Revista Brasileira de Gestão e Inovação

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Resumo O planejamento estratégico é uma ferramenta eficaz que possibilita o direcionamento para a empresa no longo prazo, tendo em vista atingir os objetivos traçados. O presente artigo tem como objetivo geral identificar as principais contribuições da aplicação de um modelo de planejamento estratégico em uma empresa de médio porte produtora de sucos concentrados localizada na Serra Gaúcha/RS. O estudo é uma pesquisa qualitativa de caráter exploratório, tendo sido aplicado o método de pesquisa estudo de caso. O modelo aplicado foi adaptado de Oliveira (2002), tendo sido desenvolvido com sucesso por ser uma ferramenta de fácil aplicação e entendimento. Os resultados mostraram que a empresa estudada não possui planejamento estratégico formal, é uma empresa familiar, não estabelece prioridade de ações, possui baixa diversificação do mix de produtos, concentra as vendas em poucos clientes, necessitando redefinir suas ações visando retenção de clientes rentáveis no longo prazo. Palavras-chave: Planejamento estratégico, Sucos Concentrados, Empresa de médio porte. AbstractStrategic planning is an effective tool that enables targeting for the company in the long term, with a view to achieving the objectives. This article aims to identify the main contributions of the general application of a model of strategic planning in a midsize company producer of concentrated juices located in the Serra Gaúcha/RS. The study is a qualitative research of exploratory character, having been applied the method of case study research. The applied model was adapted from Oliveira (2002), having been successfully developed for being a tool of easy application and understanding. The results showed that the company studied lacks formal strategic planning, is a family owned company, does not establish priority actions, has low diversification of product mix, concentrated sales in a few customers, requiring reset their actions aiming at profitable customer retention in the long term.

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Comparative SWOT analysis of strategic environmental assessment systems in the Middle East and North Africa region

Cited by 36 publications

References 37 publications

Closing the Loop: The Challenges of Regulation in Municipal Solid Waste Management

Closing the Loop: The Challenges of Regulation in Municipal Solid Waste Management

Strategic Environmental Assessment practices in European small islands: Insights from Azores and Orkney islands

Contribuições De Um Planejamento Estratégico Para Uma Empresa De Médio Porte Produtora De Sucos Concentrados

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