The main provisions of a new long-term society ideology of sustainable development have been defined during the Rio de Janeiro Summit in 1992. Concept of sustainable rural development has been developed in response to the two prevailing rural development paradigms - agro-industrial and post-industrial. The core idea of this concept is that the protection of the environment as well as economic and social development must go hand in hand and reinforce each other. Due to the basic challenge of sustainable development which involve integration of different actions as well as sectorial integration, applying holistic approach and overcoming existing barriers between disciplines, it has become a serious test for policy-makers and contemporary management generally, where spatial and functional differentiation disperse the ability to deal effectively with the problems among different sets of actors, all with specialized tasks and limited resources and competence. Government has become increasingly dependent on cooperation and mobilization of common resources, necessary to ensure sustainable development, but owned by actors from outside the hierarchical control. In parallel implementation of fundamental - social, economic and environmental - objectives of sustainable development has become dependent on the effectiveness of institutional arrangements. These dependences led to the emergence of policy networks as a new form of government, differing from traditional governing by market and hierarchy. Lithuania is lagging behind the West European countries according to the level of rural sustainable development.
The main provisions of a new long-term society ideology of sustainable development have been defined during the Rio de Janeiro Summit in 1992. Concept of sustainable rural development has been developed in response to the two prevailing rural development paradigms - agro-industrial and post-industrial. The core idea of this concept is that the protection of the environment as well as economic and social development must go hand in hand and reinforce each other. Due to the basic challenge of sustainable development which involve integration of different actions as well as sectorial integration, applying holistic approach and overcoming existing barriers between disciplines, it has become a serious test for policy-makers and contemporary management generally, where spatial and functional differentiation disperse the ability to deal effectively with the problems among different sets of actors, all with specialized tasks and limited resources and competence. Government has become increasingly dependent on cooperation and mobilization of common resources, necessary to ensure sustainable development, but owned by actors from outside the hierarchical control. In parallel implementation of fundamental - social, economic and environmental - objectives of sustainable development has become dependent on the effectiveness of institutional arrangements. These dependences led to the emergence of policy networks as a new form of government, differing from traditional governing by market and hierarchy. Lithuania is lagging behind the West European countries according to the level of rural sustainable development.
The main provisions of a new long-term society ideology of sustainable development have been defined during the Rio de Janeiro Summit in 1992. Concept of sustainable rural development has been developed in response to the two prevailing rural development paradigms - agro-industrial and post-industrial. The core idea of this concept is that the protection of the environment as well as economic and social development must go hand in hand and reinforce each other. Due to the basic challenge of sustainable development which involve integration of different actions as well as sectorial integration, applying holistic approach and overcoming existing barriers between disciplines, it has become a serious test for policy-makers and contemporary management generally, where spatial and functional differentiation disperse the ability to deal effectively with the problems among different sets of actors, all with specialized tasks and limited resources and competence. Government has become increasingly dependent on cooperation and mobilization of common resources, necessary to ensure sustainable development, but owned by actors from outside the hierarchical control. In parallel implementation of fundamental - social, economic and environmental - objectives of sustainable development has become dependent on the effectiveness of institutional arrangements. These dependences led to the emergence of policy networks as a new form of government, differing from traditional governing by market and hierarchy. Lithuania is lagging behind the West European countries according to the level of rural sustainable development.
The main provisions of a new long-term society ideology of sustainable development have been defined during the Rio de Janeiro Summit in 1992. Concept of sustainable rural development has been developed in response to the two prevailing rural development paradigms - agro-industrial and post-industrial. The core idea of this concept is that the protection of the environment as well as economic and social development must go hand in hand and reinforce each other. Due to the basic challenge of sustainable development which involve integration of different actions as well as sectorial integration, applying holistic approach and overcoming existing barriers between disciplines, it has become a serious test for policy-makers and contemporary management generally, where spatial and functional differentiation disperse the ability to deal effectively with the problems among different sets of actors, all with specialized tasks and limited resources and competence. Government has become increasingly dependent on cooperation and mobilization of common resources, necessary to ensure sustainable development, but owned by actors from outside the hierarchical control. In parallel implementation of fundamental - social, economic and environmental - objectives of sustainable development has become dependent on the effectiveness of institutional arrangements. These dependences led to the emergence of policy networks as a new form of government, differing from traditional governing by market and hierarchy. Lithuania is lagging behind the West European countries according to the level of rural sustainable development.
Every organization process information in information systems and cannot manage without the protection of organization information systems. Due to reinforcing protection of organization and investments, a need to know the level of protection exists. In order to retain the same level of protection, security assessment works should be performed regularly. However, they are complicated, performed slowly, and the results are relevant only during the assessment. The above mentioned problems can be solved constantly monitoring the network, registering the violations with the help of automated means, presenting the evaluation of the level of protection in numeric values, so that the changes in the level of security in time could be traced. Therefore, in the following work an automated mean, constantly monitoring the network and registering the violations according to the crated methodology, is created. Methodology relates organization security policy with the automated mean and provides it with the possibility to calculate the general evaluation of security considering the number and the level of risk of violations. The "Snort" tool, working in NIDS mode according to specially created rules, is chosen to register the violations. Information regarding the violations is saved in MySql data base. PHP language is applied to calculate and map the assessment of the level of security.
Every organization process information in information systems and cannot manage without the protection of organization information systems. Due to reinforcing protection of organization and investments, a need to know the level of protection exists. In order to retain the same level of protection, security assessment works should be performed regularly. However, they are complicated, performed slowly, and the results are relevant only during the assessment. The above mentioned problems can be solved constantly monitoring the network, registering the violations with the help of automated means, presenting the evaluation of the level of protection in numeric values, so that the changes in the level of security in time could be traced. Therefore, in the following work an automated mean, constantly monitoring the network and registering the violations according to the crated methodology, is created. Methodology relates organization security policy with the automated mean and provides it with the possibility to calculate the general evaluation of security considering the number and the level of risk of violations. The "Snort" tool, working in NIDS mode according to specially created rules, is chosen to register the violations. Information regarding the violations is saved in MySql data base. PHP language is applied to calculate and map the assessment of the level of security.
Every organization process information in information systems and cannot manage without the protection of organization information systems. Due to reinforcing protection of organization and investments, a need to know the level of protection exists. In order to retain the same level of protection, security assessment works should be performed regularly. However, they are complicated, performed slowly, and the results are relevant only during the assessment. The above mentioned problems can be solved constantly monitoring the network, registering the violations with the help of automated means, presenting the evaluation of the level of protection in numeric values, so that the changes in the level of security in time could be traced. Therefore, in the following work an automated mean, constantly monitoring the network and registering the violations according to the crated methodology, is created. Methodology relates organization security policy with the automated mean and provides it with the possibility to calculate the general evaluation of security considering the number and the level of risk of violations. The "Snort" tool, working in NIDS mode according to specially created rules, is chosen to register the violations. Information regarding the violations is saved in MySql data base. PHP language is applied to calculate and map the assessment of the level of security.
Every organization process information in information systems and cannot manage without the protection of organization information systems. Due to reinforcing protection of organization and investments, a need to know the level of protection exists. In order to retain the same level of protection, security assessment works should be performed regularly. However, they are complicated, performed slowly, and the results are relevant only during the assessment. The above mentioned problems can be solved constantly monitoring the network, registering the violations with the help of automated means, presenting the evaluation of the level of protection in numeric values, so that the changes in the level of security in time could be traced. Therefore, in the following work an automated mean, constantly monitoring the network and registering the violations according to the crated methodology, is created. Methodology relates organization security policy with the automated mean and provides it with the possibility to calculate the general evaluation of security considering the number and the level of risk of violations. The "Snort" tool, working in NIDS mode according to specially created rules, is chosen to register the violations. Information regarding the violations is saved in MySql data base. PHP language is applied to calculate and map the assessment of the level of security.
This master thesis offers an in-depth analysis of one of the environmental policy issues of the European Union: i.e. a reduction of the greenhouse-gas (carbon dioxide) emissions. The main aim of this work is to analyze influence of the responsible institutions alongside other process participants in implementation of Directive 2003/87/EB requirements. The work reflects ambition to identify and qualify the effectiveness of the net of those participants. A case-study offered by this thesis is performed using main theoretical models on policy implementation - a 'bottom-up' implementation model, a "top-down" implementation model, policy network model.
This master thesis offers an in-depth analysis of one of the environmental policy issues of the European Union: i.e. a reduction of the greenhouse-gas (carbon dioxide) emissions. The main aim of this work is to analyze influence of the responsible institutions alongside other process participants in implementation of Directive 2003/87/EB requirements. The work reflects ambition to identify and qualify the effectiveness of the net of those participants. A case-study offered by this thesis is performed using main theoretical models on policy implementation - a 'bottom-up' implementation model, a "top-down" implementation model, policy network model.
Master's thesis object is the protection of personal information data on social networking sites. The aim of thesis is to analyze the protection of personal data on social networking sites and set the users' personal data publishing practices. The thesis tasks: to reveal the conception of social networking sites; clarify the popularity features of social networking sites; analyze the structure of social networking sites; examine the conception and protection of personal privacy and personal data; find the threats rising on social networking sites to the personal data as part of personal privacy; analyze personal data protection policy on social networking sites; determine the Lithuanian consumers attitude to the protection of personal data on Facebook.com website and compare it with foreign Facebook.com users' approach. Using the scientific literature analysis methods (analysis and comparative) the conception of social networking sites, emerging relations between users and the structure of these sites was defined. Using analytical and comparative methods the attention was drawn to importance of personal data protection on social networking sites and to threats related to data publicity. It is noted that in order to protect personal privacy and personal data on social networking sites the attitude and behavior of consumers is important. After examining the personal data protection politics published on social networking sites (two - foreign, two - Lithuania 's) by document analysis method and comparing these politics, it was observed that the structure, content and main identified conditions of these politics are similar. However, the examined sites on their personal data protection policy do not provide the purpose for which the personal data are collected. Also it was found that three of examined social networking sites, while user registration do not mention this policy (there is no reference to it). It follows, that social networking sites do not encourage users to be interested in the use of their personal data. Also, it was observed, that social networking sites assume that only by sharing personal information significant opportunities are provided for people to communicate with each other, so users are motivated to provide more information. Consequently, in order to avoid limit's decline between privacy and publicity the person himself should show more interest for whom and what purpose the information is provided. By applying empirical method (questionnaire survey), it was concluded that for Lithuanian users one of social networking sites - Facebook.com is an integral part of their daily activities. After research it was noticed that Lithuanian users provide most of self-identifying information but understanding the possible consequences of such publicity determines that majority uses privacy settings that prevent the data leaked. During survey results were compared with the results of overseas researches and it was observed that Lithuanian consumers of Facebook.com sites are more cautious - consider whom they take to the contact list, asses the threats rising to their privacy and personal data, notice the published personal data protection policy. It was assumed, that if social networking sites will not strengthen protection of personal data and will not abide by the policies posted - the number of Lithuanian users will decrease.
Master's thesis object is the protection of personal information data on social networking sites. The aim of thesis is to analyze the protection of personal data on social networking sites and set the users' personal data publishing practices. The thesis tasks: to reveal the conception of social networking sites; clarify the popularity features of social networking sites; analyze the structure of social networking sites; examine the conception and protection of personal privacy and personal data; find the threats rising on social networking sites to the personal data as part of personal privacy; analyze personal data protection policy on social networking sites; determine the Lithuanian consumers attitude to the protection of personal data on Facebook.com website and compare it with foreign Facebook.com users' approach. Using the scientific literature analysis methods (analysis and comparative) the conception of social networking sites, emerging relations between users and the structure of these sites was defined. Using analytical and comparative methods the attention was drawn to importance of personal data protection on social networking sites and to threats related to data publicity. It is noted that in order to protect personal privacy and personal data on social networking sites the attitude and behavior of consumers is important. After examining the personal data protection politics published on social networking sites (two - foreign, two - Lithuania 's) by document analysis method and comparing these politics, it was observed that the structure, content and main identified conditions of these politics are similar. However, the examined sites on their personal data protection policy do not provide the purpose for which the personal data are collected. Also it was found that three of examined social networking sites, while user registration do not mention this policy (there is no reference to it). It follows, that social networking sites do not encourage users to be interested in the use of their personal data. Also, it was observed, that social networking sites assume that only by sharing personal information significant opportunities are provided for people to communicate with each other, so users are motivated to provide more information. Consequently, in order to avoid limit's decline between privacy and publicity the person himself should show more interest for whom and what purpose the information is provided. By applying empirical method (questionnaire survey), it was concluded that for Lithuanian users one of social networking sites - Facebook.com is an integral part of their daily activities. After research it was noticed that Lithuanian users provide most of self-identifying information but understanding the possible consequences of such publicity determines that majority uses privacy settings that prevent the data leaked. During survey results were compared with the results of overseas researches and it was observed that Lithuanian consumers of Facebook.com sites are more cautious - consider whom they take to the contact list, asses the threats rising to their privacy and personal data, notice the published personal data protection policy. It was assumed, that if social networking sites will not strengthen protection of personal data and will not abide by the policies posted - the number of Lithuanian users will decrease.
Nowadays, the concept of \"public authority\" includes public policy formation and public administration, executive power and its strength, also the influence of civil servants, citizens and their groups on the formation of the political and administrative decisions, public-private partnerships, etc. The Government has the most important place in the Lithuanian system of executive authorities. It is the supreme executive body of state power in the Republic of Lithuania, which is implementing the executive power and leading the institutions of this system coordinating their activity. While solving the problems and drafting the laws and their projects Lithuanian government establishes working groups to tackle specific issues. Through all the possible means and methods of operation the laws can be implemented and applied quite sensibly and reasonably, dealing with specific real life situations, creating and implementing public development programs, however there still are barriers dealing with the issues of state interest. The aim of the research – to discuss the structure, activity of public authority, external impact on it, types of policy networks at the level of theory, to analyze the activity of one of the structural parts (work groups); to clarify the types of policy networks established in the Lithuanian government bodies and their implications for the state. There are raised three hypotheses: (1) in the scientific literature there is lack of regulation of activity of government working groups, their formation, also, the rules and principles for the selection of candidates; (2) given time limits, number of participants and the gender distribution in groups has negative effect on activity of government working groups; (3) productivity of the activities of government working groups is determined by the communication and cooperation within the group and with other groups, as well as by external factors. The scientific literature revealed a variety of functions and structure of public authority and legal regulation of Lithuanian Government activity, however, very few information is found about the operational regulation of Prime Minister's working groups, their formation, the rules and principles for selection of candidates. So hypothesis no. 1 (H1) was confirmed. Analyzis of the collected data about work groups established during the period from October 2009 till April 2010 showed that such factors as the number of members, time limits for achieving results and gender distribution in groups do not have any significant impact on succes or failure in achieving the results, no patterns were found. That means hypothesis no. 2 (H2) was not confirmed. The research also revealed that productivity of work groups is determined by the internal atmosphere, the competence and motivation to act, as well as the lack of cooperation between groups, and various external factors can obstacle to achieving full results. Thus, hypothesis no. 3 (H3) was confirmed. The study also showed that because of the rise of the various obstacles in carrying out its tasks effectively work group members lose their confidence in in their own capabilities to affect the results of all the group, so the majority of the respondents are not likely to assess their contribution to the group activity positively. Obviously, it also has a negative impact on group success rate. The thesis can be applied when trying to establish rules for organizing working group activity and distribution of its activities, and trying to ensure the smooth work of the groups. Also, the thesis may be useful for students studying the subject of public administration.
Nowadays, the concept of \"public authority\" includes public policy formation and public administration, executive power and its strength, also the influence of civil servants, citizens and their groups on the formation of the political and administrative decisions, public-private partnerships, etc. The Government has the most important place in the Lithuanian system of executive authorities. It is the supreme executive body of state power in the Republic of Lithuania, which is implementing the executive power and leading the institutions of this system coordinating their activity. While solving the problems and drafting the laws and their projects Lithuanian government establishes working groups to tackle specific issues. Through all the possible means and methods of operation the laws can be implemented and applied quite sensibly and reasonably, dealing with specific real life situations, creating and implementing public development programs, however there still are barriers dealing with the issues of state interest. The aim of the research – to discuss the structure, activity of public authority, external impact on it, types of policy networks at the level of theory, to analyze the activity of one of the structural parts (work groups); to clarify the types of policy networks established in the Lithuanian government bodies and their implications for the state. There are raised three hypotheses: (1) in the scientific literature there is lack of regulation of activity of government working groups, their formation, also, the rules and principles for the selection of candidates; (2) given time limits, number of participants and the gender distribution in groups has negative effect on activity of government working groups; (3) productivity of the activities of government working groups is determined by the communication and cooperation within the group and with other groups, as well as by external factors. The scientific literature revealed a variety of functions and structure of public authority and legal regulation of Lithuanian Government activity, however, very few information is found about the operational regulation of Prime Minister's working groups, their formation, the rules and principles for selection of candidates. So hypothesis no. 1 (H1) was confirmed. Analyzis of the collected data about work groups established during the period from October 2009 till April 2010 showed that such factors as the number of members, time limits for achieving results and gender distribution in groups do not have any significant impact on succes or failure in achieving the results, no patterns were found. That means hypothesis no. 2 (H2) was not confirmed. The research also revealed that productivity of work groups is determined by the internal atmosphere, the competence and motivation to act, as well as the lack of cooperation between groups, and various external factors can obstacle to achieving full results. Thus, hypothesis no. 3 (H3) was confirmed. The study also showed that because of the rise of the various obstacles in carrying out its tasks effectively work group members lose their confidence in in their own capabilities to affect the results of all the group, so the majority of the respondents are not likely to assess their contribution to the group activity positively. Obviously, it also has a negative impact on group success rate. The thesis can be applied when trying to establish rules for organizing working group activity and distribution of its activities, and trying to ensure the smooth work of the groups. Also, the thesis may be useful for students studying the subject of public administration.
Lithuanian Republic policy of social assistance to families is influenced by many factors: general economical – political situation in the country, country traditions, general attitude toward the family, the model of state welfare, and many others. This Master Paper examines the infrastructure of social services available for families under the social risk; it also presents possibilities for development of social assistance for families' network. In this Master Paper there was made a survey on the situation of families under the social risk, taking into account recent changes and tendencies. The activity process of organizations that provide social assistance was properly studied and their place and position in the system of country and municipality institutions was defined. There were identified the social assistance services that are available for the families under the social risk, evaluated the possibility of expansion and growth of social services. In the research process there were reviewed the law statutes regulating the services provided for the families under the social risk. There was made reference to the working experience and practice of many municipalities, an to the recommendations given in the non-fiction literature, and the most problematic points in the infrastructure of social assistance were distinguished; the recommendations how to improve social assistance for the families under the risk were introduced. The analyses showed that the legal basis, defining the mechanism of the social assistance services, is still not fully formed. Assistance to families under the social risk is till rather slow in Elektrenai Municipality. The present possibilities of social care workers are still too low to provide the full packet of services for these families. It is recommended to expand the social assistance network – establish family assistance and crises centres. The system of control for social assistance has to be improved in order to assure an effective mechanism of social assistance.
