Papers by Bartjan Pennink
Local capacity development via knowledge sharing : Empirical results from Sulawesi
The annual research report, 2012
De kwaliteit van het leven van kankerpatiënten
Een meetinstrument voor positieve en negatieve sociale ervaringen van (kanker) patiënten
Msingi wa Methodolojia ya Utafiti: Muhtasari wa Mwongozo kwa Ajili ya Wanafunzi wa Uzamili na Uzamivu katika Sayansi ya Uongozi
Dimensions of Local Economic Development: Towards a Multi-level, Multi Actor Model
Abstract: Stimulating local economic development or starting this process is not an easy task. Ev... more Abstract: Stimulating local economic development or starting this process is not an easy task. Even harder is the development of theories on this process. In this paper we want to work out a model that brings together social entrepreneurship, the different levels: macro, meso and micro and the local communities with the help of existing literature and our experiences with setting up local economic activities in several projects carried out in Indonesia in cooperation with Ministry of Planning in Indonesia and the ITB in Bandung. The work of Stimson (Stimson et al., 2009) on local economic development is a good start but only focusing on the endogenous factor in a region they exclude two levels. The local and the national/international level. For the local level we can use the work of Canzanelli (2001, p. 9) who describes LED as a process in which local actors shape and share the future of their territory. He defines LED as a process in which local stakeholders work closely together....
University of Graz, 2017
The editors have taken the utmost care to ensure the reliability and completeness of all the publ... more The editors have taken the utmost care to ensure the reliability and completeness of all the published information. However, inaccuracies cannot be precluded. While the greatest possible care was taken during the preparation of these proceedings, there is always the possibility that certain information of sources referred to become(s) outdated or inaccurate over the course of time. Certain references in these proceedings lead to information sources that are maintained by third parties and over which we have no control. The editors and authors therefore do not bear responsibility for the accuracy or any other aspect of the information from these sources. In no way does the mention of these information sources represent a recommendation by the editors or the authors or an implicit or explicit approval of the information. The editors and authors are not responsible for the consequences of activities undertaken on the basis of these proceedings. NBM@Graz2017 viii While traditional business models of firms describe the logic of creating, delivering, and capturing value, new business models try to widen the perspective and respect new circumstances. The aim of sustainability stays in the centre so that new business models describe an organisation's logic of value creating, delivering, and capturing by considering varying preferences and by focussing on multiple value creation not only in economic, but also in ecological and social terms. The examination of this new form of business models requires knowledge from a broad variety of domains as well as interdisciplinary and systemic thinking. In this context the University of Graz, Austria, and especially the Faculty of Environmental, Regional and Educational Sciences, which has a strong focus on interdisciplinary approaches, on sustainability and on social responsibility, is proud to host the 2 nd International Conference on New Business Models. The first conference, which took place in Toulouse, France, in 2016, formed the solid basis and starting point for what seems to become a well-positioned conference being attractive for researchers and practitioners from many places in the world. Such events do not only foster the scientific exchange contributing to excellent research results, but also form the basis for a solution-oriented collaboration of science and society. I'm convinced that the scientific presentations, workshops and key note speeches during these two days will lead to fruitful discussions, inspire further research and initiate collaborations. Additionally, I hope you will enjoy the wonderful city of Graz and find time for a walk through its renowned historical centre.
Qualitative Research
Springer eBooks, 2010
ABSTRACT The essence of qualitative research is to identify the characteristics and structure of ... more ABSTRACT The essence of qualitative research is to identify the characteristics and structure of phenomena and events examined in their natural context. Subsequently, these characteristics are brought together to form a mini theory or a conceptual model. Conducting qualitative research requires an ‘open’ attitude in order to understand how others experience their situation. As in the previous chapter, this chapter provides a concise overview of qualitative methodology, methods and techniques. The demonstration of the various methods is done on the basis of ‘grounded theory’, in accordance with the chain reasoning of Toulmin and action research. This chapter finishes again with some critical analysis and a summary.
Human coordination, price risk management and local economic development: Cooperatives in Tanzania
Msingi wa Methodolojia ya Utafiti
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Metodologi Penelitian: Panduan untuk Master dan Ph.D. di Bidang Manajemen
Food Policy, 2011
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The Central European Review of Economics and Management
Aim: A theoretical understanding of the process, causal linkages, and dynamics of creating shared... more Aim: A theoretical understanding of the process, causal linkages, and dynamics of creating shared value (CSV) is largely missing in the field of shared value creation and sustainable development. Hence, this research is explorative by nature and aims to contribute to theory building in this field. First, we collect empirical data and analyze it, to better understand how the shared value creation process in energy cooperatives works. Second, we present a first causal model of the dynamics and relationships between values, actors and cooperation, which needs to be further tested and refined. Design: First, we collect empirical data and analyze it, to better understand how the shared value creation process in energy cooperatives works. Second, we present a first causal model of the dynamics and relationships between values, actors and cooperation, which needs to be further tested and refined. This research was executed by conducting eight case studies in Belgium and Dutch energy cooper...
The Central European Review of Economics and Management, 2022
Aim: In the context of renewable and non-renewable energy, this paper aims to explore a range of ... more Aim: In the context of renewable and non-renewable energy, this paper aims to explore a range of renewable energy resources in Tanzania that are primarily expected to play a leading role in the supply of energy services in the country. Tanzania, like other countries in the world is striving to invest in renewable energy for sustainable development goals accomplishment. Research methods: The data used for analysis was collected from 45 businesses/organizations which are operating in the energy sector within the United Republic of Tanzania. The reason was to find out stakeholder’s response towards investment in the energy sector. We used purposive sampling to select our sample and asked the stakeholders to fill in the short questionnaire. Findings: This paper found that there are several opportunities toward investments in renewable energy such as hydropower and geothermal energy; however, an investment in gas as a non-renewable energy source is a good option for Tanzanians. Value of ...
Metodologia de Investigação em Ciências Económicas : Um guia conciso para estudantes de mestrado e doutoramento em ciência de gestão
Chinese economic activites in Sub Saharan Africa
South East Asian Journal of Management, 2010
Abstract: Aim: This paper investigates how a framework for analysing business sectors in emerging... more Abstract: Aim: This paper investigates how a framework for analysing business sectors in emerging markets looks like when taking into account the local context-dependent and general factors of The Bottom-of-the-Pyramid (BoP). The BoP segment in emerging markets represents a major growth potential for firms, including multinational enterprises (MNEs) from developed countries. However, the continued lack of success of MNEs in these markets has shown that generic one-size-fits-all strategies for the BoP are not appropriate as BoP contexts differ between countries. Design / Research methods: The sample that was selected for the research includes two non-governmental organizations (NGOs) related to the BoP and eight managers at MNEs with activities in the BoP have been interviewed in a semi-structured manner to collect rich data. Conclusion / findings: By interviewing eight managers at MNEs with activities in the BoP and two NGOs related to the BoP, an additional analysis, BoP-orientatio...
Knowledge development in the business community of Burkina Faso: a change in perspective
Impressies uit Ouagadougou
The Use of Betablocking Agents and Quality-Of-Life for Hypertensive Patients
Coordinating technology introduction and entrepreneurial activities in rural areas
International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 2017
The main purpose of this research is to investigate how technology introduction projects in rural... more The main purpose of this research is to investigate how technology introduction projects in rural areas should be coordinated in order to achieve local economic development and the role of social capital and entrepreneurial activities. Characteristics of three approaches were considered including topdown conventional coordination, communities of practice (CoP) and social entrepreneurship. Previous literature suggests the last two methods can lead to increased bridging social capital, which generates a relationship between social and commercial entrepreneurship. By qualitatively researching two successful case studies in Indonesia, it was found that for a top-down approach using CoP elements, bridging social capital was developed leading to both profit and nonprofit entrepreneurial activities. However, the reverse was also found, even though it was less obvious. For a top down approach with a local leader functioning as a social entrepreneur, bridging social capital was also developed leading to both profit and non-profit entrepreneurial activities.
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