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The NMSME’s are the heartbeat of the informal sector and the economy. So in line with the FATE Institutes conversation on enabling this growing sector to thrive, all of us in the informal sector directorate of the LIRS who are charged with bringing players in this sector into the tax net will continue to drive revenue generation in this sector using international good practice models that enhance the productivity of businesses, empowers voluntary tax compliance which will ultimately position them to benefit from the various government incentives and leverage on opportunities as taxpayers.

This course is an introduction to #naturebasedsolutions, suitable for professionals working in a range of sectors, including NGO practitioners, civil servants, investors and business executives. The foundation course will provide participants with an understanding the science, policy, practice, resourcing and governance of nature-based solutions. Supported by world-class research and practical case studies. https://lnkd.in/efHKRv_8

📣 WEBINAR: Civil society actor's role in bridging the digital divide in the Nordic-Baltic Region! 💬 As their work gains more recognition in digitalisation policies, we interviewed 20 NGOs working with socially at-risk groups. What does their support look like? What works, and what hinders these organisations? 👉 Register to join on 10 September, to hear firsthand accounts from representatives about their work and the unique challenges they face: https://lnkd.in/gAz7upfi #nordregio #digitalinclusion #digitalexclusion #digitaldivide #nordicbaltic #webinar

Have you heard about the APS Reform Proposal? Andrew Podger AO FASSA FIPAA’s discussion paper offers key recommendations to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of the Australian Public Service. In Proposal 11, he focuses on stricter merit-based recruitment to help build a more ethical and capable public service through updates to the Public Service Act. Curious to know more about these proposals? 🎧 Check out our latest episode of #WorkwithPurpose: https://loom.ly/a1kiOqs   IPAA ACT Australian Public Service Commission contentgroup

At Alberta FNIGC, we champion data sovereignty and self-determination for our First Nations communities. When citing studies, be sure to honour the principles of OCAP® - Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession - ensuring respect for our data rights. How to Acknowledge Alberta FNIGC's Work: 💻 Cite the Source: Include Alberta FNIGC as the source when utilizing data from our surveys and partnerships. 💻 Respect OCAP® Principles: Embrace the First Nations Principles of OCAP® in your study acknowledgments. 💻 Promote Collaboration: Advocate for collaborative research that upholds Indigenous perspectives and respects cultural nuances. Let's build a future where research reflects the rich tapestry of First Nations experiences and culture. Together, we honour the journey toward genuine data sovereignty!

In our new article, just published in Rivista Italiana di Politiche Pubbliche (RIPP), ANDREA LIPPI and I explore the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) as a socio-technical governance instrument. We argue that the NRRP is not just a neutral tool for decision-makers but an institution in itself, carrying its own meanings, logics of action, and, above all, authority. We demonstrate how the combination of social components (relationships between individuals, organizations, and new structures) and technical components (measurement and evaluation systems, procedures for performance monitoring) creates a unique legitimacy mix. We analyze four legitimation dynamics: 1) demonstrative (evidence-based); 2) functional (backed by prestigious authorities); 3) representative (aligned with stakeholders' values); and 4) allusive (symbolic/emotional). Our findings reveal that the NRRP blends demonstrative, functional, and allusive legitimacy, while representative legitimacy plays a marginal role. Overall, we argue that the NRRP has served as a catalyst, revitalizing policy agendas and legitimizing political authorities by enabling the formulation and implementation of measures that were otherwise constrained. However, in terms of policy content, the NRRP did not necessarily foster innovative programs. Its focus has been more on restoring credibility and status to political authorities and enabling the exercise of power, rather than promoting new ideas and solutions. https://lnkd.in/dJHAdVXq

Join us on 23 January for an overview of the draft final report of the #Africa Domain Name Industry Study. This #webinar will prepare you to submit your input to the Public Comment proceeding (closing on 22 February 2024). For more information and to register >> https://bit.ly/3tVKzkm #domainnames #DNS #industry #study #results #publiccomment ICANN

Over last decade the Center for Global Development and partners through the international Decision Support Initiative network (iDSI) have supported countries to set priorities to achieve UHC goals with limited budgets. See iDSI's impact & lessons learnt: https://lnkd.in/ef7RJ_TS Watch our short partners perspectives video: https://lnkd.in/eWNmBf3i Read our special issue in Health Systems & Reform Journal https://lnkd.in/efyr-AtQ Here's to the next 10 years of iDSI!

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«𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗡𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗦» This research paper focuses on the growing importance of #corporatesocialresponsibility (CSR) in the business world, particularly in the Gulf Cooperation Council (#GCC) region. The main aim is to bridge the gap by assessing the impact of #CSR and #corporategovernance on #financialperformance. The results suggested that the higher the company’s involvement in CSR, the more the number of #boardmembers and the more #independentdirectors the higher the #performance. In addition, the higher the #leverage in the GCC the less is the #profitability of firms. Finally, the larger the company the better is the performance. You are welcome to browse the results in the full paper ⬇️ It is also 𝙵𝚁𝙴𝙴 for reading and downloading on our website: https://lnkd.in/eFXK7gBf We wish you pleasant and informative reading!💡 Dr. Leonard Remme, Chaimaa ZAYER. PhD👩💻, Francesco Mirone, Houda Arougay, Mario Aquino Alves, Dr. Remi Abere, Hala Alqobali, Sabri Boubaker, Doureige Jurdi, Ph.D., Jie (Jay) Cao, Min Zhu, Lu Qiao, Oveis Madadian, SLIMANE ED-DAFALI, Ph.D., Atanas Atanasov, Dr. Samaneh Elmi, Dr. Dina Hassouna, FHEA, Nourhene BenYoussef, Ph.D., Lukas Timbate, Marco Clemente, Sohel Mehedi _____ To submit the original manuscript to the 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘖𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘉𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸, contact the managing editor of the journal at cb@virtusinterpress.org