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Mukesh Kumar - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Supply Network Design to Address United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: A Case Study of Blockchain Implementation in Thai Fish Industry
Journal of Business Research, 2020Co-Authors: Naoum Tsolakis, Denis Niedenzu, Melissa Simonetto, Manoj Kumar Dora, Mukesh KumarAbstract:Abstract Sustainable Development Goals present an opportunity for industries to (re)design their supply chains. It is understood that digital technologies like blockchain can be helpful in achieving certain Sustainable Development Goals linked to livelihoods, food security, and the environment, by identifying issues and implementing interventions in real-time. However, there is limited understanding over data structure requirements for blockchain technology implementation in digitally-enabled food supply chains. Therefore, this research studies the design of blockchain-centric food supply chains that promote Sustainable Development Goals, within the context of the Thai fish industry. Key findings suggest that data asymmetry exists in supply chains to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. This research presents four design principles and an integrated technology implementation framework, derived from empirical data, for blockchain-centric food supply chains. The research outcome contributes to the supply chain management field and could ultimately impact the resilience of fishery ecosystems and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.
Mahmoud Mohieldin - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Digital transformation and localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Ecological Economics, 2020Co-Authors: Suzanna Sobhy Elmassah, Mahmoud MohieldinAbstract:This paper examines how digital transformation can impact the localization and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We collect data on the progress made towards SDGs, existing e-governance and big data initiatives, as well as the state of localization in seven countries from different parts of the world. We find that localization allows governments to effectively tailor Sustainable Development strategies at the local level, which can be boosted with digital transformation. Localization requires local governments’ effective planning by ensuring that budgetary allocations reflect the priorities of local communities. Our main recommendations are that adequate data are necessary to identify and follow-up with decision makers, which requires a review of institutional competence in dealing with information and data and the use of digital transformation for this purpose. Appropriate funding for Development programs and projects and effective application at the local level are also important. This requires policy makers to direct and encourage investments in the ‘The Digital Network Architecture’ (DNA) infrastructure and human capital. A key limitation lies in its sample of countries used with their own cultural and population features. However, our findings provide a good basis to analyse further case studies with more heterogeneous compositions as well as other practices of digital transformation.
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on the Sustainable Development Goals and the role of islamic finance
Research Papers in Economics, 2015Co-Authors: Habib Ahmed, Mahmoud Mohieldin, Jos Verbeek, Farida Wael AboulmagdAbstract:The Sustainable Development Goals, the global Development agenda for 2015 through 2030, will require unprecedented mobilization of resources to support their implementation. Their predecessor, the Millennium Development Goals, focused on a limited number of concrete, global human Development targets that can be monitored by statistically robust indicators. The Millennium Development Goals set the stage for global support of ambitious Development Goals behind which the world must rally. The Sustainable Development Goals bring forward the unfinished business of the Millennium Development Goals and go even further. Because of the transformative and Sustainable nature of the new Development agenda, all possible resources must be mobilized if the world is to succeed in meeting its targets. Thus, the potential for Islamic finance to play a role in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals is explored in this paper. Given the principles of Islamic finance that support socially inclusive and Development promoting activities, the Islamic financial sector has the potential to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The paper examines the role of Islamic financial institutions, capital markets, and the social sector in promoting strong growth, enhanced financial inclusion, and intermediation, reducing risks and vulnerability of the poor and more broadly contributing to financial stability and Development.
Julie Ekasari - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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biofloc technology application in aquaculture to support Sustainable Development Goals
Microbial Biotechnology, 2017Co-Authors: Peter Bossier, Julie EkasariAbstract:Biofloc technology (BFT) application offers benefits in improving aquaculture production that could contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. This technology could result in higher productivity with less impact to the environment. Furthermore, biofloc systems may be developed and performed in integration with other food production, thus promoting productive integrated systems, aiming at producing more food and feed from the same area of land with fewer input. The biofloc technology is still in its infant stage. A lot more research is needed to optimise the system (in relation to operational parameters) e.g. in relation to nutrient recycling, MAMP production, immunological effects. In addition research findings will need to be communicated to farmers as the implementation of biofloc technology will require upgrading their skills.
Naoum Tsolakis - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Supply Network Design to Address United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: A Case Study of Blockchain Implementation in Thai Fish Industry
Journal of Business Research, 2020Co-Authors: Naoum Tsolakis, Denis Niedenzu, Melissa Simonetto, Manoj Kumar Dora, Mukesh KumarAbstract:Abstract Sustainable Development Goals present an opportunity for industries to (re)design their supply chains. It is understood that digital technologies like blockchain can be helpful in achieving certain Sustainable Development Goals linked to livelihoods, food security, and the environment, by identifying issues and implementing interventions in real-time. However, there is limited understanding over data structure requirements for blockchain technology implementation in digitally-enabled food supply chains. Therefore, this research studies the design of blockchain-centric food supply chains that promote Sustainable Development Goals, within the context of the Thai fish industry. Key findings suggest that data asymmetry exists in supply chains to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. This research presents four design principles and an integrated technology implementation framework, derived from empirical data, for blockchain-centric food supply chains. The research outcome contributes to the supply chain management field and could ultimately impact the resilience of fishery ecosystems and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.
Walter Leal Filho - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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assessing research trends related to Sustainable Development Goals local and global issues
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2019Co-Authors: Amanda Lange Salvia, Walter Leal Filho, Luciana Londero Brandli, Juliane Sapper GriebelerAbstract:Abstract The Sustainable Development Goals agreed by the United Nations in September 2015 comprise 17 Goals and 169 targets aimed at integrating matters related to Sustainable Development into the overall economic, environmental and social frameworks of countries. Whereas the SDGs have a global dimension, their action implementation depends on the level of priority different countries give to them, and on how sustainability issues compete with a country's main problems. The aim of this paper was to identify the main Sustainable Development Goals approached by experts from different geographic regions, according to their experience and research area, and to discuss the relation between these Goals and the main local issues and challenges of each region. The methodology starts with snowball sampling to collect information from experts from all geographic regions, through contact networks of universities in different countries. With the information about the Goals researched by the participating experts, an analysis of the relation between the study focus and the geographical regions of origin was conducted. A total of 266 specialists from North America, Latin America/Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania participated in the survey. Based on the sample used, it can be said that there is a relation between the local problems or challenges observed in some regions and the main areas of interest of the surveyed experts, with a general emphasis on the study of Goals 4, 11 and 13. Based on the data gathered, the paper presents a set of examples of positive and negative situations in the various regions, and considers the extent to which some Sustainable Development Goals are being pursued by research on a worldwide basis.
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a literature based review on potentials and constraints in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2018Co-Authors: Rodrigo Goyannes Gusmao Caiado, Walter Leal Filho, Osvaldo Luiz Goncalves Quelhas, Daniel Luiz De Mattos Nascimento, Lucas Veigas AvilaAbstract:Abstract The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agreed by Heads of Government in 2015 represent a major multilateral effort to shift the world towards more Sustainable and resilient pathways, also taking into account the needs of developing countries. The SDG Agenda calls for a global partnership – at all levels – between all countries and stakeholders who need to work together to achieve the Goals and targets, including a broad spectrum of actors such as multinational businesses, local governments, regional and international bodies, and civil society organizations. The purpose of this paper is to present a comprehensive review of the literature and develop a novel framework in order to tackle the barriers and challenges to operationalize and monitor the implementation of the SDGs. To achieve this, this paper reports on a state-of-the-art review of the SDGs, with a particular emphasis on their applications and linkages with sustainability science and aspects of knowledge management. This paper also reviews the rationale and aims of the Sustainable Development Goals, outlines some of the problems and barriers related to their implementation, and presents some areas which deserve future attention. Ultimately, this paper seeks to uncover the various gaps and suggests some means via which some of challenges seen in the accomplishment of the 17 SDGs may be faced.
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Reinvigorating the Sustainable Development research agenda: the role of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology, 2017Co-Authors: Walter Leal Filho, Ulisses Miranda Azeiteiro, Fátima Alves, Paul Pace, Mark C. Mifsud, Luciana Londero Brandli, Sandra Caeiro, Antje DisterheftAbstract:The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) contain a set of 17 measures to foster Sustainable Development across many areas. It offers a good opportunity to reinvigorate Sustainable...
