THE IMPACT OF THE EUROPEAN FUNDING ON THE ROMANIAN SMEs. CASE
STUDY ON THE REGIONAL OPERATIONAL PROGRAM 2007-2013
Diana Elena ABALAȘEI, Liviu-George MAHA, Elena-Daniela VIORICĂ
Abstract: Romania's accession to
the EU has allowed access to significant financial instruments
for economic and social development. Their main role was to
boost job creation, economic growth, and investments across
Europe, with particular focus on the least developed regions and
in sectors with growth potential, and Romania subscribes to this
goal with all its regions. One of the most important pillars in
economic development is to encourage the growth and development
of SME's, which have significant economic and social effects in
terms of increasing employment, encouraging innovation and
stimulating competitiveness on the European market. During the
2007-2013 budgetary period, one of the main programs including
financial support for enterprises was the Regional Operational
Programme, through which European funds were allocated for the
creation and development of microenterprises in the urban areas.
The aim of this paper is to analyse the impact of the these
funds on the economic performance of the urban Romanian SMEs. It
was evaluated how these microenterprises performed once they
benefitted from the European funding, and if and to what extent
these financing instruments contributed to their growth and
development.
Keywords:
European Funds, Romania, microenterprise, economic performance,
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EVOLUTION OF FOREIGN TRADE
OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA WITH THE TWO ECONOMIC UNIONS -
RISQUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Veaceslav BARDAN,
Rafael CILOCI, Cornelia CRUCERESCU
Abstract: This paper presented a
brief analysis of the evolution of the foreign trade of the
Republic of Moldova with the states of the European Union (EU)
and with the states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EUEA) for
the period 2015-2020. The period selected for analysis was
determined by several reasons. Firstly, the ratification of the
Association and Free Trade Agreement of the Republic of Moldova
with the EU in 2014, which marked the beginning of a new era of
economic relations between both parties and manifested itself in
an unprecedented boom in trade, on the other hand, the emergence
of a new economic and political entity, the EAEU. With the
latter, consisting of 5 former Soviet states, the Republic of
Moldova has established economic relations since the USSR and
then the CIS. Within this organization, the Republic of Moldova
has the status of an observer state, which, to a certain extent,
would facilitate trade. Last but not least, the paper is an
attempt to give a prompt answer on the place of the Republic of
Moldova in the family of European nations and in the regional
and international economic architecture. The paper presents a
brief history of the beginning and evolution of political and
economic cooperation with both unions. The article presents and
examines statistical data on the main partner states and the
main categories of goods exported and imported by both parties,
as well as the states with the highest export and import rank in
both unions.
Keywords:
foreign trade, European Union, Eurasian Economic Union,
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THE IMPACT OF ECONOMIC
DIPLOMACY ON FOREIGN TRADE. EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FOR THE EUROPEAN
COUNTRIES
Cătălina
BRATOSIN-VASILACHE, Liviu-George MAHA
Abstract: Lately, economic
diplomacy has been gaining attention in the empirical studies,
many of them focusing on the contribution of the diplomatic
service and emphasizing the relevance of diplomatic relations in
boosting trade. Thus, quantitative research design, mostly based
on the gravity model of international trade, is being applied in
analyzing the impact of economic diplomacy on international
trade or foreign direct investments. This paper aims to present
a comprehensive perspective of the empirical studies that
consider economic diplomacy as one of the determinants of
foreign trade in the European countries. The findings of this
paper suggest that economic diplomacy, through activities
carried by diplomatic representations abroad, such as embassies,
consulates and export promotion agencies, has a positive impact
on foreign trade.
Keywords:
economic diplomacy, foreign trade, exports, gravity model,
economic growth,
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BUILD BETTER - ENFORCE
SYSTEMS USING POLICIES' EVALUATION
Ileana-Sabina
CHIABURU
Abstract: Within the
transformations of systems, government procurement could be used
as a lever when addressing the challenge of fair access to goods
and services in times of crisis as COVID-19. To find adequate
solutions and raise the capacity for a quick response in public
administration, the European methodological framework stipulates
that evaluation must play an important role. The hypothesis is
that developing a system of public policy evaluation should be a
priority. The main research question is: how does policy
evaluation contribute to better planning, results, and future
development? To respond to that I investigated using mixed
methods like interviews held under the Chatham House rule,
questionnaires with closed and open answers, literature and
documents review, also open databases of OECD, EU DG Growth, and
others. I concluded with a proposal for a design of an
evaluation unit, built at a theoretical level, in a contracting
authority.
Keywords:
crisis, equity, policy evaluation, public procurement, systems,
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INSIGHTS FROM ROMANIA ON
DISTANCE LEARNING VIA DIGITAL TOOLS AND PLATFORMS DURING
ISOLATION PERIOD
Marilena DONCEAN,
Alina SUSLENCO
Abstract: The aim of the study
was to analyse the good practices of various educational actors,
and based on these, to propose ways to improve the education
system, both in times of crisis and in general. The present
study also drew on formal data, provided by relevant bodies in
the field of education, as well as on the opinions of civil
society representatives. The basic pillars of the current
research were educational policy documents in force and the
experience gained at national and international level in the
field of education, in general, and in the evaluating the
quality of education, in particular. As the present study was
conducted during the pandemic caused by the spread of Covid-19,
its main emphasis is on the organisation of remote / online
education, allowing to discern certain features compared to
traditional, classroom-based education. The approach ranges from
the conceptual to the methodological dimensions to explore the
experimental field, which includes: information, comparative
analyses, inductive and deductive testing of the ideas and
interpretations supported by real situations. This study of
great topicality and originality can be considered a concrete
support for researchers, academics and managers in what is an
interesting field of economy.
Keywords: digital tools, pandemic, virtual education, period,
learning,
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CHINA'S APPROACH TO THE
CONFLICT IN UKRAINE
Carola FREY
Abstract: Ukraine is the terrain
for a new geopolitical game and China's position is ambiguous.
The article aims to analyse how Beijing places itself in the
Ukrainian crisis, considering the BRI, the relations with the
European Union and the new Global Security Initiative announced
in April. The analysis is based on scientific literature, recent
articles and publication, and official documents, both in
English and Chinese. The main findings show that China is
engaged in a balancing act between Russia and the West, in an
apparent neutral stance, that seeks to maximise Chinese gains on
the long run.
Keywords: Ukrainian crisis, Global
Security Initiative, China's foreign policy, new world order,
GSI
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FEATURES OF THE INTRODUCTION OF
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEEDINGS OF UKRAINE
Vіtalii GORDIEIEV,
Aurika PASKAR
Abstract: The main purpose of
study is a general description of the features of the ICT usage
in administrative proceedings and the impact of this process on
the efficiency of judicial activity. The work relies on a
comparative study of international and national legislation on
the possibility and methods of the implementation of ICT in the
judiciary. Both theoretical and practical aspects of the process
of implementation of ICT in the administration of justice in
administrative matters have been investigated. The authors have
found that the use of ICT in the judiciary has become an
important and necessary element of effective functioning of the
judiciary as a whole. The potential risks of the use of ICT in
administrative proceedings have been outlined: restriction of
access to justice for vulnerable groups, observance of
confidentiality of digital information, restriction of
procedural rights of participants in the judiciary, imperfection
of legislative regulation, etc. e.
Keywords: information and
communication technologies, digitalization, administrative
proceedings, public administration, accessibility of justice,
efficiency of justice, e-justice
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GEORGIA-ROMANIA ECONOMIC
COOPERATION AND THE NEW REGIONAL CHALLENGES
Lela JAMAGIDZE
Abstract: The goal of the present
paper is to analyze key issues in the economic relationship
between Georgia and Romania. The analysis covers the dynamics of
bilateral flows of goods, services and capital. It highlights
the opportunities as well as the shared challenges that exist in
the areas of trade and investment, transport and energy
cooperation. Geographical proximity as well as a number of
similarities in the economic structures and development levels
of the two countries help them develop bilateral economic
connections. Statistical analysis of the data on economic and
institutional cooperation are used in order to show how Georgia
and Romania are represented in the economic initiatives of
mutual interest and how the two countries contribute to each
other's positioning in the global and regional markets.
Considering the current economic and security threats in the
region, the study suggests that bilateral, country-to-country
dimension of economic integration should be strengthened between
the two countries in order to translate regional integration
benefits into the real economic gains. .
Keywords: Georgia, Romania, trade,
economic cooperation, regional integration
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EUROPEAN UNION FOR PEACE
DIALOGUE AND RECONCILIATION IN THE SOUTH CAUCASUS NEW REALITIES
FOR "PEACE TALKS"
Mehman MAHARRAMOV
Abstract: 20 years of
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has brought economic losses to the
counterparts. The data from "International Policy Digest", shows
the economic loss of Armenia as 600-700 million $ in export,
international and regional projects including "One belt, One
Road", and transit capability. Today, the "peace treaty" brought
the social, political, cultural, and economic restoration to the
South Caucasus. Therefore, the paper serves a comprehensive
analysis for the importance of economic trade in the case of
Azerbaijan and Armenia as a key to sustain peace and security in
the region. "One third of EU member states consider Azerbaijan a
strategic partner," insight by Charles Michel, president of the
European Council, also assured the role of EU institutions as
significant in fostering extensive regional cooperation. The
paper aims to prove new realities in the ongoing "peace talks"
and the impact on the economic reconciliation and development of
the region.
Keywords: South Caucasus, EU,
Azerbaijan, Armenia, security
Pages: 152-166
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DEFINITION AND IMPLICATIONS OF
AGGRESSION IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
Carmen MOLDOVAN
Abstract: The military invasion
by the Russian Federation in Ukraine does not leave any space
for nuances as it is a violation of an essential principle of
International Law, namely the prohibition of the use of force.
This basic rule is enshrined in Article 2 para 4 of the Charter
of the United Nations and it constitutes one of its main
objectives, as well. However, the Charter does not provide a
definition of the act of aggression, which was given in 1974 by
the General Assembly in its Resolution no. 3314 and served as an
inspiration source in defining the crime of aggression by the
Kampala Amendments to the Rome Statute of the International
Criminal Court. The aim of this paper is to analyse the elements
of aggression as an internationally wrongful act which trigger
the international responsibility of a State and to draw
distinctions from the elements of the crime of aggression which
trigger the individual responsibility.
Keywords: prohibition of the use of
force, international responsibility, international jurisdiction
Pages: 167-181
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THE CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
INSTITUTION AND TRADE. EVIDENCE FROM THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA -
THE EUROPEAN UNION
Ion MUȘCHEI
Abstract: The current paper aims
to analyse whether there is a causal relationship between
institutions and trade between the Republic of Moldova and the
European Union after the signing of the Association Agreement.
On the one hand, the existing theory of institutionalism points
out that better quality of institutions leads to a significant
increase in trade, thus countries with the same level of
institutions tend to trade more and also trade might produce
institutional change. On the other hand, some scholars emphasise
that institutions are hard to change, thus trade liberalisation
is ideal and trade will produce institutional change. Based on
mixed methods analyses of reports, data and survey this paper
concludes that there is no causality between institutions and
trade taking into account the relationship between the Republic
of Moldova and the European Union. Notwithstanding, institutions
are important and influence commercial flows. This research is
relevant to the extent that the European Union wants to
strengthen its strategy towards Eastern countries especially the
Republic of Moldova.
Keywords: institutions, trade,
institutionalism, the Republic of Moldova, the European Union
Pages:
182-201
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ROMANIA STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS
ON THE PANDEMIC IMPACT AND THE EU ACTORNESS DURING THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC. CASE STUDY ON THE IAȘI
Ionuț STOICA
Abstract: Early stages of the
Covid-19 pandemic surfaced some deficiencies in the functioning
mechanisms of the European Union, especially in terms of a
concerted response in case of an unforeseen event. The global
crisis affected mobility for goods and people putting a sudden
and unexpected halt on daily life and temporarily shifted some
of the dynamics of the markets thus leading towards some
institutional transformations and resilience became the new
objective with emphasis on economic recovery. Young people were
among the most affected, with education and socialization moving
to the internet. Though drivers for innovation and digital
transformation, the lockdowns and restrictions left their mark
on an important human capital resource thus it became important
to study the way young people perceived the changes, with an
accent on the way they perceived the EU's involvement in an EU
member state. The purpose of this case study was to identify,
through a complex questionnaire, the perceptions that students
in Iasi, Romania had about the impact of the pandemic, about the
degree of information of the subjects regarding the Covid-19
pandemic and about the involvement of the Union European in
managing the effects of the pandemic. It was also aimed to
identify the degree of acceptance of the respondents regarding
the granting of increased powers to the European Union bodies in
exceptional situations.
Keywords: pandemic, students,
perception, multilevel, actorness
Pages: 202-221
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PROCEDURAL PECULIARITIES OF
COURT PROCEEDINGS IN CASES OF ABSENCE AND DEATH DECLARATION
Iryna TATULYCH
Abstract: The article focuses on
the procedural peculiarities of court investigations in cases of
missing persons and death declarations. The jurisdiction of such
cases has been determined. The criteria and the arguments for
declaring a person missing or deceased were singled out. The
procedural status of the applicant and the person concerned was
analyzed. The necessity to expand the range of case participants
has been proved. Special attention has been paid to the court
claim requirements. The article also examines the problem of
object of proof and the process of filing the evidence to court
in order to justify the applicant's claim. The paper reveals the
issue of court judgements and the proceedings for its renewal.
It also reveals the consequences in case such court statements
are satisfied. The author examines the academic positions of
those scholars who researched such institutes in civil procedure
perspective as well as the case law.
Keywords: special procedure, missing
person, death declaration, applicant, person concerned
Pages: 222-237
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THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS IN THE EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL CHANGES OF THE PAST 30
YEARS
Alexandra TIMOFTE
Abstract: During the last 30
years the borders of the European countries suffered little
changes compared to other periods, while the wars moved from a
large-scale confrontation, to reduced/regional wars.
Nevertheless, we live in a world where the ambition is the
eradication of war. Thus, any military conflict is closely
analyzed, starting from the causes to effects, actors involved
and possible resolutions. In many cases, the resolutions of
recent conflicts/wars are still unforeseeable. The perpetuation
of wars (frozen conflicts or protracted wars) brought into
attention the necessity of a multinational, objective
involvement. Thus, one of the solutions, feature of the present
times, is the involvement of international bodies, regardless if
we are speaking about regional or global structures. In this
environment, international organizations seem to play an
important and relevant role. The aim of the research is to
analyze and evaluate the impact and the role played by the
international organizations in some of the most significant
international disputes of present times in Europe, as well as
their capacity to influence the outcome of the conflict
depending on the means they possess and the actions they are
entitled to take.
Keywords: international
organizations, NATO, UN, OSCE, territorial change
Pages: 238-254
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THE MAIN INDICATORS OF THE
ECONOMY DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE CONTEXT OF NEW APPROACH TO
SUSTAINABILITY
Inese TRUSINA, Elita
JERMOLAJEVA
Abstract: The paper focuses on
key questions to the contemporary challenges call for a shift
from the current linear economic model to models that will see
nature as a life support system for social prosperity within the
ecological economy paradigm and digital transformation. The aim
of the article is to present the model of open non-equilibrium
socio-economic complex system and its sustainability conditions
formalization in terms of an invariant coordinate system. As
well as to present the results of a formalization of sustainable
development monitoring using the energy flows changing analysis
approach, and the impact of condition of digital transformation.
The authors carried out an assessment of sustainable development
and analyzed indicators of sustainable development and the level
of digital and their correlation. When calculating the
parameters, Eurostat data and UN databases were used. The
authors presented the results and initial interpretation of the
follow countries France, Sweden, USA, China, Russia. The paper
reinterprets the significance of the digital transformation
concept and further elaboration of the power approach for
monitoring the socio-economic system development.
Keywords: sustainability, energy
flows, power, techno-economical paradigm, digital transformation
Pages: 255-278
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INSTITUTIONAL REFORM OF THE EU
COUNCIL PRESIDENCY IN TIMES OF CRISIS - PROSPECTS BROUGHT ON BY
THE CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF EUROPE
Ana-Cristina TUDOR
Abstract: The focus of this
research is on the role of the EU Council Presidency - beginning
with the founding of the European Coal and Steel Community and
continuing with its subsequent evolution and changes, brought on
in particular by the Lisbon Treaty, all the way to the possible
developments that the Conference on the Future of Europe may
bring to bear. The purpose of this paper is to examine how
various large-scale crises (Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic and
the ongoing military aggression by Russia against Ukraine) might
have affected the process of treaty reform after the Lisbon
Treaty entered into force, including those related to the
structure and functioning of EU institutions, with a special
focus on the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. In
this endeavour, the paper relies on document analysis from
official sources of those member states that held EU Council
presidencies and on official documents issued by the other EU
institutions.
Keywords: Council of the EU, crisis,
institutional reform, Lisbon Treaty, Conference on the Future of
Europe
Pages: 279-295
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