Bernhard Prestel, Dr. jur., geboren 1944 in Freiburg im Breisgau, ist Mit-Gründer, Partner und CEO von TC Team Consult, einer Beratungsfirma mit Sitz in Genf, Zürich und Freiburg im Breisgau. Seit der Gründung im Jahre 1977 war Bernhard Prestel mit TC Team Consult an zahlreichen Entwicklungs- und Beratungsprojekten in der Industrie wie im Bereich der öffentlichen Verwaltung beteiligt, insbesondere an Reorganisationen von Polizeibehörden in der Schweiz und in vielen europäischen Staaten, z.B. in Belgien, Deutschland (Baden-Württemberg, Polizei-Führungsakademie Münster), Luxemburg, Ungarn und zuletzt in Bosnien-Herzegowina. Zusätzlich zu diesen Aktivitäten war er als Berater und Experte für den Europarat und die Europäische Union tätig.
The purpose of this thesis is to study the European Union Economic governance system and, in particular, the analysis of the constraints imposed - by that system – on national budgetary policies. It seems particularly important, in fact, the interference between the (internal) process reform of the regulatory platform in economic and financial matters and budget - from the l. 42 and 196/2009 and with the subsequent implementing decrees of the so-called "Fiscal Federalism" - and the respect for the applicable European stability, understood as a premise (formal and substantial) to contribute to the "European Common Market" and codified also in the rules that govern the functioning of the Economic and Monetary Union. The reform of Title V, Part II, of the Constitution has prompted a review of skills in the field of "public finance coordination" between the various levels of government land, theoretically enhancing the role of Autonomy. In this respect, however, in order to counterbalance the effects of explosive products on the economic system by the explosion of the so-called "financial bubble" in the U.S., the material conditions of the failure to implement laws to start the process of so-called "federalization tax" - despite repeated requests made also by the Constitutional Court - was accompanied by the supervening need to harmonize the national legal framework to ensure the homogeneity of its obligations materially discipline imposed in the supranational European Union. The thesis then focused on a classic theme of studies of national and European public law, namely "monetary sovereignty" - or, more broadly, of "economic" sovereignty - and the principle of democratic representation physiologically connected to the operation of the tax and state representative, declined, however, through the wide "code" that currently governs the relationships - indeed not only economic - in the European multilevel system of government.
Local governments in European cities are modifying their urban governance models in order to alleviate the impacts of the neoliberal model that has prevailed for decades, and to achieve more sustainable and socially cohesive cities. Cities such as Pamplona (Spain) have become a reference point, both nationally and internationally, for their policies on implementing renewable energies and combating energy poverty. Regardless of the ruling party, a city model that is committed to energy transition prevails. In this article we will analyse the energy improvement project carried out in the social housing neighbourhood of Txantrea. To this end, an analysis of the technical documentation of the project was carried out to learn about the actions and processes that were developed, as well as semi-structured interviews with political actors and municipal technicians to learn about the model of government and the main lines of action. This also allowed us to learn about the strengths and weaknesses of the project. This work has revealed changes in the policies and projects of some cities that are committed to sustainability and improving the quality of life of citizens, where energy efficiency is becoming one of the commitments of local governments as a way to achieve their objectives, as well as to renew the built urban fabric. ; Local governments in European cities are modifying their urban governance models in order to alleviate the impacts of the neoliberal model that has prevailed for decades, and to achieve more sustainable and socially cohesive cities. Cities such as Pamplona (Spain) have become a reference point, both nationally and internationally, for their policies on implementing renewable energies and combating energy poverty. Regardless of the ruling party, a city model that is committed to energy transition prevails. In this article we will analyse the energy improvement project carried out in the social housing neighbourhood of Txantrea. To this end, an analysis of the technical documentation of the ...
Społeczność międzynarodowa stoi w obliczu rozproszonego i ponadnarodowego zagrożenia epidemiologicznego, którego powaga i rozmiar wymagają obecnie niespotykanego poziomu interwencji. Na przestrzeni wieków ludzkość zmagała się z różnymi epidemia, co zawsze wiązało się z koniecznością kompleksowego działania na płaszczyźnie międzynarodowej. Zdaniem Rady Bezpieczeństwa ONZ epidemia spowodowana wirusem ebola, która wybuchła pod koniec 2013 r., stanowi szczególne zagrożenie dla pokoju i bezpieczeństwa międzynarodowego, ponieważ zdobycze w obszarze budowania pokoju i rozwoju krajów najbardziej dotkniętych epidemią mogą zostać zaprzepaszczone. To z kolei podważa stabilność krajów najbardziej nią dotkniętych. Jeśli nie zostanie opanowana, to sytuacja taka może doprowadzić do wybuchu nowych niepokojów i napięć społecznych, pogorszenia klimatu politycznego, stygmatyzacji i wzmocnienia poczucia niepewności. Podjęta w tej sprawie przez Radę Bezpieczeństwa ONZ rezolucja ma wymiar historyczny, gdyż po raz pierwszy problem zdrowia publicznego został zaklasyfikowany jako zagrożenie dla pokoju i bezpieczeństwa międzynarodowego. Stało się tak, mimo że mobilizacja międzynarodowa była spóźniona o kilka miesięcy, chociaż konieczność podjęcia działań była wówczas oczywista. ; The international community faces a fragmented and transnational epidemiological threat, the severity and extent of which currently require an unprecedented level of intervention. Over the centuries, mankind has been confronted with a variety of epidemics that have always required a comprehensive action at the international level. According to the UN Security Council, the outbreak of the Ebola virus at the end of 2013 poses a particular threat to international peace and security, as the peace-building and development achievements of the countries most affected by the epidemic are jeopardised and may end in vain or be lost altogether. This in turn undermines the stability of the countries most affected. If the disease is not brought under control, this situation might lead to a new unrest and social tensions, and worsening of the political climate, or stigmatisation and a higher sense of uncertainty in the region. The resolution adopted by the UN Security Council on this matter has a historic dimension, as it has for the first time classified a public health problem as a threat to international peace and security. This happened despite the fact that international mobilisation had been delayed by several months, despite the obvious urgent need for action.
Multi-level governance is now an established field of public policy research. In this context there is a need to introduce two new concepts: substantiation of public policy goals and multi- level coordination of public policy goals. In the study based on this assumption a qualitative approach is used. Usefulness of these two concepts was proved by participatory action policy research on one specific goal substantiated and coordinated within Europe 2020 Strategy in the policy area of poverty. In the course of the research (2012-2015) the author was a representative of the network of social NGOs in the governmental body responsible for implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy in Poland. The main action research tool was an attempt to modify the goal of poverty reduction decided by the government in 2011. In that process rich data was generated, analyzed, interpreted and used for subsequent actions. The effect of the research is a deep insight and understanding of multi-level governance process in a specific policy area and a proposal for two new concepts. Emerging new research areas were proposed and discussed. ; Obszar teorii i badań, którego dotyczy artykuł, to wielopoziomowe rządzenie (multi-evel governance). Celem artykułu jest wprowadzenie do nauki o polityce publicznej dwóch nowych pojęć: konkretyzacja celu oraz wielopoziomowa koordynacja celu. W badaniach ugruntowujących tę propozycję zastosowano podejście jakościowe. Miały one charakter uczestniczący poprzez działanie (participative action research) w ramach praktyki polityki (policy work, policy practice). Autor jako przedstawiciel jednej z sieci organizacji pozarządowych brał aktywny udział w procesie realizacji Strategii Europa 2020 w Polsce w latach 2012-2015. Zasadniczym instrumentem badania uczestniczącego były działania na rzecz modyfikacji celu dotyczącego ubóstwa, który został ustalony przez polski rząd w roku 2011. Pozostałe dane pochodzą z analizy dokumentów i obserwacji uczestniczącej. W ich wyniku możliwe było uzyskanie głębszego zrozumienia procesu wielopoziomowego rządzenia w jednym z obszarów i propozycja nowych kategorii analitycznych. W rezultacie badań wyróżniono kilka faz krajowej konkretyzacji celu oraz dwa okresy wielopoziomowej koordynacji. Zaproponowano nowe kierunki rozwoju badań.
Este artículo tiene como objetivo investigar una particular dimensión cultural de una comunidad social: la religiosa. Su premisa básica es la idea que hay muchas correlaciones e interdependencias entre los diferentes aspectos de la cultura de un pueblo, por lo que los cambios en uno de ellos pueden causar cambios en todos los demás. Entonces, no se puede pensar la cultura religiosa de una comunidad como distante desde la económica y científica, porque cada uno de ellas tiene el ser humano como elemento central y original. Por otra parte, la dimensión religiosa es tan penetrante en el alma humana, que se puede considerar como algo que caracteriza una comunidad. En esta perspectiva, es muy importante la misión sacerdotal que requiere una formación específica que se puede adquirir a través de cursos de estudio impartidos en los "seminarios". Estas entidades eclesiásticas constituyen nuestro objeto de estudio, con especial referencia a lo que, hasta hoy, ha operado en la Diócesis de Siena. La comunidad social de Siena es extraordinariamente atractiva por su historia política y administrativa, por su patrimonio artístico y cultural y, sobre todo, por el sentimiento religioso de su población, lo que ha generado muchos grandes santos como Catalina Benincasa y Bernardino. El estudio, con un enfoque económico-empresarial, se refiere al sistema de contabilidad y a la estructura de gobierno de la institución analizada. Considerado su historia turbulenta y llena de eventos, limitamos la investigación a un período significativamente interesante: la regencia diocesana del Arzobispo Giuseppe Mancini (1824-1855), cuando se estaban absorbiendo las supresiones leopoldinas y napoleónicas y el Seminario estaba en la Iglesia de San Jorge.Lo studio intende indagare su di una particolare dimensione culturale delle comunità sociali: quella religiosa. La sua premessa di base è la consapevolezza delle numerose correlazioni e interdipendenze esistenti tra i diversi aspetti della cultura di un popolo, tanto che i cambiamenti in uno di essi possono provocare modificazioni in tutti gli altri. Così non è possibile pensare alla cultura religiosa di una comunità come staccata e ininfluente rispetto a quella economica e scientifica, in quanto ognuna di esse ha l'essere umano come polo centrale e originario. Inoltre, la dimensione religiosa è così penetrante nell'animo umano, da poter essere considerata come il tratto caratterizzante di una collettività. In quest'ottica risulta fondamentale l'esercizio della missione presbiterale che presuppone una formazione acquisibile con la frequenza di percorsi di studio tenuti in particolari istituzioni: i "seminari". Questi enti ecclesiastici costituiscono il nostro oggetto di studio, con particolare riferimento a quello che, fino ai nostri giorni, ha operato nella diocesi senese. La comunità sociale di Siena risulta straordinariamente attraente per via della sua storia politico-amministrativa, del suo patrimonio artistico-culturale e, soprattutto, del sentimento religioso della sua popolazione, che ha generato numerosi grandi santi, come Caterina Benincasa e Bernardino. Lo studio, inquadrato in un'ottica economico-aziendale, fa riferimento al sistema contabile ed alla correlata struttura di governo dell'ente analizzato. Considerata la sua storia ricca di eventi, abbiamo circoscritto l'indagine ad un periodo significativamente interessante: la reggenza diocesana dell'arcivescovo Giuseppe Mancini (1824-1855), allorquando si stavano assorbendo le soppressioni leopoldine e quelle napoleoniche. Nel periodo considerato, la sede del Seminario era la Chiesa di S. Giorgio.This study aims to investigate on a particular cultural dimension of a social community, the religious one. Its basic premise is the existence of correlations and interdependencies among numerous aspects of people's culture. Indeed, changes in one of them can modify other environment cultural aspects. What we believe is that we cannot conceive the religious community as detached from the economic and scientific one and vice versa, because they always have the human being as the central and primary pole. Moreover, the religious dimension is so pervasive in the human soul that can be considered as a collective characterizing trait. Therefore, the exercise of the priestly mission is crucial, and it implies a specific training acquirable through some defined study courses held in particular institutions: The "Seminaries". Our study focuses on these ecclesiastic entities, specifically to the one operating in the diocese of Siena until now. Siena social community is extremely attractive because of its political-administrative history, its artistic and cultural heritage, and, above all, its religious feeling that generated many saints as Caterina Benincasa and Bernardino. Our work adopts a business administration perspective, referring to the accounting system and the related governing structure of the Seminary. Considering its troubled and eventful history, we focus on a particularly interesting period: the diocese regency by the archbishop Giuseppe Mancini (1831-1855), when the effects of Duke Leopoldo and Napoleon's suppressions were "absorbed". In these years, S. Giorgio church was the Seminary location.
La tesi si propone di trattare aspetti di natura gestionale ricorrendo alla teoria neo-istituzionale e neoclassica, mediante misure di valutazioni economiche adottate dalla Economia delle Risorse e dell'Ambiente. Il lavoro concerne l'applicazione di un modello di scelta di aiuto alla gestione di una piccola porzione della fascia costiera del Comune di Tarquinia interessata dalla presenza di un area protetta: la Salina di Tarquinia. Finalità di tale tesi è studiare come differenti stakeholder istituzionali rispondono alla proposta di nuovi obiettivi di gestione e pianificazione delle coste e delle aree protette, utilizzando la tecnica delle preferenze dichiarate (choice modelling). L'analisi di tale lavoro non si focalizza sul modo di risolvere o analizzare potenziali esternalità derivanti da conflitti istituzionali o di mercato, ma su come costruire un core di certezze, attraverso tecniche partecipative, che possa essere di aiuto allo programmazione dell'area. Successivamente l'analisi del benessere, per un'ipotetica apertura della Riserva a pagamento, è stata realizzata valutando le preferenze di un pubblico vasto. I risultati ottenuti fanno emergere interessanti considerazioni sulla possibilità di adeguare il framework gestionale e promuovere nuove forme di governance capaci di ridurre gli attuali contrasti nella gestione e di tenere in considerazione anche delle preferenze del pubblico. ; This thesis regards management strategies for protected areas by adopting the neo-institutional and neo-classical economic approach. The latter is invoked by setting up a resource economic valuation generally addressed by Environmental Economics. This contribution concerns more specifically the application of an econometric model (conditional logit model) to give a support in managing a small coastal area located in the borough of Tarquinia: The Tarquinia Saltwork (Salina di Tarquinia). Aim of this thesis is to study how different institutional stakeholders react to the proposal of new planning and management objectives of this coastal protected area, by using the choice modelling approach. This research is not focused mainly on resolving or analysing market and institutional externalities, but especially in building up a core of certainties which may be helpful to derive new future decisions about the management of the area. Moreover the welfare analysis, throughout the study of the consumer surplus, has been implemented by valuing the preference of people and their willingness to pay to access the protected area. Results support the idea of amending the actual legislative and management framework, and promoting a new governance aimed at removing disputes and taking into account the preferences of a vast number of people (relevant stakeholders and potential users of the area).
