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The relevance of the problem of social services for the elderly lies in the fact that the population of developed countries is steadily aging, and the change in social status in old age, associated primarily with the restriction or termination of labor activity, revision of values and attitudes, changes in lifestyle and communication, causes certain difficulties. in social, domestic and psychological adaptation to new living conditions, which makes older people the most socially vulnerable category of the population and, in this regard, requires the development of special approaches, methods and forms of social work with older people.

Notes that supporting small to medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) in their process towards the adoption of business process re‐engineering (BPR) may be essential as the tools and methodologies of BPR were designed for larger companies. Presents a methodology for the design of support services, developed within the context of a European Union (EU) project. The methodology consists of four major steps. The first step consists of an analysis of users' needs. Since BPR support needs are differentiated and often implicit, an "ad hoc" methodology was developed to make demand explicit and split the potential market into homogeneous segments. The second step identifies the proper services to meet the needs of SMEs. The third step explores current supply of services and the critical success factors of a BPR support centre. Finally, the fourth step defines guidelines for the design of both the support centre and the specific support services. The methodology was developed also on the basis of the case of the Lombard machinery industry. Finally, the paper discusses the transferability of the methodology to other regions and industries.

The link between public policy and climate change has never been as strong as it is now. From the most recent international climate change conferences in Paris, Madrid and Glasgow to emissions regulations, resilience and adaptation, national governments forge public policies aimed at managing the impacts of climate change on primary economic sectors. This is also valid locally where manufacturing, agriculture and energy are just three important sectors that are sensitive to a changing climate. ; peer-reviewed