Economic and Regional Studies / Studia Ekonomiczne i Regionalne

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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13044/61

„Economic and Regional Studies/Studia Ekonomiczne i Regionalne” (ISSN 2083-3725) to międzynarodowe czasopismo naukowe, które publikuje wyniki multi i interdyscyplinarnych badań oraz analizy polityk z rozległych regionów świata. Główną misją czasopisma jest poszerzanie wiedzy teoretycznej, wniesienie wkładu do dyskusji na temat polityk oraz rozpowszechnianie wyników badań empirycznych w szerokim obszarze nauk ekonomicznych i społecznych, takich jak:

  • biznes, ekonomia i finanse,
  • geografia społeczno-ekonomiczna i zarządzanie przestrzenne,
  • społeczność, rozwój wiejski, miejski i regionalny.

Czasopismo dostarcza informacje na temat ekonomicznych problemów ogólnych i sektoralnych, praktyk oraz polityk, a także na temat współczesnego i historycznego rozwoju w tych dyscyplinach z perspektywy lokalnej, regionalnej, krajowej, europejskiej i globalnej. Czasopismo publikuje oryginalne wyniki badań naukowych, artykuły przeglądowe i recenzyjne, raporty i badania ankietowe, dyskusje na temat polityk, komunikaty z badań oraz konferencji, studium przypadku, jak również inne prace naukowe.

Redaktor Naczelny: prof. dr hab. Mieczysław Adamowicz
Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Polska

Zastępca Redaktora: dr hab. Danuta Guzal-Dec
Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Polska

Redaktor tematyczny: dr Magdalena Zwolińska-Ligaj
Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Polska

Redaktor tematyczny: dr Łukasz Zbucki
Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Polska

Redaktor statystyczny: dr hab. Małgorzata Radziukiewicz
Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Polska

Redaktor językowy:

język angielski: dr hab. Halina Chodkiewicz
Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Polska
Wojciech Florkowski
University of Georgia, USA

język polski: mgr Paulina Rynkiewicz
Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Polska

Sekretarz Redakcji: mgr Agnieszka Filipiuk-Nowakowska
Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, Polska

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Przeglądanie Economic and Regional Studies / Studia Ekonomiczne i Regionalne według Tytuł

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    A green concept of economic growth and development / Zielona koncepcja wzrostu i rozwoju gospodarczego
    (Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II, 2022-06-30) Adamowicz, Mieczysław
    Subject and purpose of work: The aim of the study is to present the concept of green economy and other notions and concepts related to it and to assess their significance for the formation of development policy and a practical solution to problems of socio-economic development. Materials and methods: The paper is based on the analysis of documents and literature mainly referring to the concepts of “green economy”, “green growth” and “green deal” in the context of “sustainable development goals”. Results: The paper deals with the reasons for the emergence of the greening of economic processes as a new phenomenon of contemporary development, as well as various definitions of green economy, green growth, the principles of implementing green economy and green transformation processes. The study presents the milestones for the development of the European and global green economy and green growth, and their relationsip to the concept and goals of sustainable development. The review of the concept of green economy and green growth comprises the definitions prepared by specialized agencies of the United Nations UNEP, UNCTAD, UN ESCAP, UN FGG, OECD, the European Union and the World Bank. The main principles proposed by international organizations to be applied in the implementation of the green economy transformation policy are also discussed. Conclusions: The conclusions indicate a wide range of the concepts presented, the ambiguity of their definitions and the need for further research in this area.
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    A historical perspective on the conditions for the rise of far-right parties in Scandinavia
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2020-06-30) Zimelis, Andris
    Subject and purpose of work: This article analyzes the factors depicted in the literature as essential for the emergence of far-right parties and assesses the importance of unemployment, immigration and political establishments in the failures of the far-right wing parties in Sweden and Finland in early 2000s. Materials and methods: Multi-methods approach is used in this study including case studies and a novel technique based on Boolean algebra. Results: The findings of this paper lead to the conclusion that the correlation between unemployment rates and the electoral strength of far-right parties is weak and does not support simplistic thesis such as high unemployment leads to extremism. Moreover, despite objectively favorable conditions in terms of high immigration rates, the presence of non-European immigrants in a country does not in itself explain the emergence of far-right parties. Conclusions: The study points to the importance of political factors such as the differences between the mainstream parties and tackling the immigration issue by the Liberal Party in Sweden and the wide ideological span of the coalition government and the role of Finland’s special relationship with the USSR that militated against the emergence of far-right parties in these countries.
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    A short history of India’s economy: pre- and post-independence period / Krótka historia gospodarki Indii: w okresie przed i po odzyskaniu niepodległości
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2020-12-17) Shrotryia, Vijay Kumar ; Singh, Shashank Vikram Pratap
    India is one of the most populated countries in the world and was famously known as the golden bird. It was known for its rich cultural heritage and some of the world’s most significant educational institutions. Over the countless decades and centuries, the invaders exploited the resources for their advantage. At the decline of the independence in 1947, it was left backward with one of the poorest economies of the world of that time. The richness of erstwhile India, the status of the golden bird, the sacred intellectual space that India occupied has only textual value for the present generation. Through this academic paper, an attempt has been made to address the following questions: what was the state of the economy of India during the pre- and post-independence period, how has India transformed herself from one of the most impoverished economies in 1947 to currently the third-largest economy in the world, and how is the current economic and non-economic status of India.
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    A successful social enterprise in Hungary / Skuteczność przedsiębiorstwa społecznego na Węgrzech
    (Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II, 2022-06-30) Lipták, Katalin ; Szűcsné Markovics, Klára ; Horváthné Csolák, Erika ; Musinszki, Zoltán
    Subject and purpose of work: The aim of the study is to describe the development of the social economy sector, the emergence of social enterprises and the rationale for their establishment. Materials and methods: It is through social enterprises, that the social economy can provide solutions to existing social and economic problems that the profit-oriented sector cannot always solve. We interviewed Szimbiózis Foundation, a social enterprise that has been thriving in Northern Hungary for decades as one of the building blocks of the social economy. Results: The example of the foundation is used to illustrate positive social benefits of social entrepreneurship in general. The Szimbiózis Foundation has been operating as a social enterprise for 15 years and has intentionally become one. A fundamental problem for people with disabilities is that they do not have marketable occupations and their educational attainment is mostly low. Appropriate quality training is needed to ensure that they learn the most relevant skills for their abilities. Having identified this problem, the Szimbiózis Foundation set out to provide training courses for people with disabilities. This improved the number of skilled workers with a disability. Conclusions: The identified outputs have a number of measurable effects, such as a reduction in local unemployment, cost savings to society, and the improved quality of life for people with disabilities.
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    Administrative and taxation mechanisms supporting the purchase and maintenance of electric vehicles based on the example of Poland and other selected European countries / Administracyjne i podatkowe mechanizmy wsparcia zakupu i eksploatacji samochodów elektrycznych w Polsce i innych krajach europejskich
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2017) Kasprzak, Piotr ; Sterniński, Robert
    Subject and purpose of work: The aim of this article is to review the current mechanisms of supporting the purchase of electric cars, with particular emphasis on tax reliefs and exemptions. Materials and methods: The research method consists of a review of literature, legal regulations and industry reports regarding the presented subject. Results: The authors analyzed the global electric car market, presenting the examples of the countries in which the share of electric vehicles has recently increased significantly in the total number of cars. In addition, current discounts and other preferences for the purchase of electric cars in European countries are presented together with future potential mechanism for buyers of electric in Poland. Conclusions: The price is the main economic determinate for buying the particular type of a car. The costs of acquiring and operating an electric car are currently higher than the costs for traditional combustion vehicles. However, the EU and European states’ authorities are processing to increase the popularity of electric cars, offering tax reliefs and other preferences with noticeably effects.
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    Agricultural advisory services in eastern Mazovia in the activity of the Mazovian Agricultural Advisory Centre / Rolnicze usługi doradcze na wschodnim Mazowszu w działalności Mazowieckiego Ośrodka Doradztwa Rolniczego
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2018-07-04) Niewęgłowski, Marek ; Pielech, Joanna
    Subject and purpose of work: The study presents the effects of agricultural advisory services in the eastern part of Mazovia. The effect of advisory work was the number of services provided by advisers over a three-year-long period of their work. The state institution providing advisory services for farmers in this area is the Warsaw-based Mazovian Agricultural Advisory Centre (MAAC) with a Branch Office in Siedlce. The main objective of the conducted research was to assess the performance of agricultural advisers within six counties: Siedlce, Węgrów, Garwolin, Łosice, Sokołów and Mińsk, located in the eastern part of Mazovian (pol. Mazowieckie) Province. Materials and methods: The activity of the Siedlce Branch was analysed during the years 2012-2014. Particular attention was paid to the distribution and availability of services to farmers. This study was prepared on the basis of an analysis of available internal documents from MAAC and the literature on this field. Results: Based on the performed studies, it was found that agricultural advisory services play a very important role in the adaptation of farms to changing environmental conditions. Conclusions: Nowadays, in the era of globalisation and integration farmers face new challenges, which would be difficult to meet without an efficient agricultural advisory system.
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    Agriculture loans in cooperative banks of the Podlaskie Voivodeship / Kredyty dla rolnictwa w Bankach Spółdzielczych województwa podlaskiego
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2020-12-17) Łukaszuk, Krzysztof
    Subject and purpose of work: Running an agricultural activity requires acquiring funds necessary for its functioning and proper development. The most classic examples of financing agricultural activity include all kinds of bank loans used by farmers for the purchase of agricultural land, construction and modernization of buildings, the purchase of machinery and equipment, as well as the establishment of perennial plantations or the purchase of a herd. The aim of the study is to present the possibilities of financing agricultural activity by cooperative banks in the Podlaskie Voivodeship. Materials and methods: The study used the method of observation and analysis of banking materials. The source of information was the data of cooperative banks, the Agency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture and the Central Statistical Office. Results: Over the centuries, cooperative banks have developed techniques, methods and practices in the field of agricultural lending. They have somehow specialized in this area and offer farmers a full range of commercial loans. They have also actively participated in the redistribution of funds under the implementation of the EU Common Agricultural Policy. for many years. Currently operating farms have access to many forms of financing (the most developed and available in banks, however, are loans) depending on their financial needs or planned investments. Conclusions: Among many forms of foreign capital in agriculture, it is preferential loans that play a significant role as a stimulus to improve farm activities. Granting loans by cooperative banks is one of the basic tasks in their operations. Bank loans play an important role in changes taking place in agriculture. They generally do not violate the principles of market economy and financing rules, provided that the financial and credit policy takes into account the needs and limitations resulting from the current and forecast economic situation of farms.
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    An Analysis of the public distribution system in rural Haryana, India / Analiza publicznego systemu dystrybucji na obszarach wiejskich indyjskiego stanu Haryana
    (Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II, 2023-03-29) Devi, Seema ; Siwach, Manoj
    Subject and Purpose of the work: The present paper aims to analyze the functioning and coverage of the public distribution system in rural Haryana, India. Materials and methods: For analyses, secondary data were taken from various government reports like the Economic Survey of Haryana, Economic Survey of India, Census of India, Food and Supply Department, Haryana, etc. The analyses were conducted using descriptive statistics. Results: The study’s findings revealed that the public distribution system facilitates 51.45 percent of the total rural population of Haryana. As Per the guidelines of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013, 75 percent of the rural population should be covered by the States under the benefits of the public distribution system. The public distribution system operates in the State with a vast network of Fair Price Shops (FPS) and a well-organized structure. The study revealed that the ratio of the beneficiaries of PDS to the FPS in Haryana is quite satisfactory and meets the criteria fixed by the Food and Supply Department of India. Conclusions: The State of Haryana does not meet the criteria of NFSA, 2013. One primary reason is that a large part of the population falls under the APL category, which has been excluded from the benefits of PDS after the implementation of NFSA, 2013.While the ratio of beneficiaries to FPS indicates the magnificent functioning of FPSs in the State.
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    An assessment of sustainability of rural areas of upper Beas Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India / Ocena zrównoważenia obszarów wiejskich Doliny Górnego Bjasu w indyjskim stanie Himachal Pradesh
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2020-09-29) Jolli, Virat
    Subject and purpose of work: The study aims to assess the sustainability of rural areas of Western Himalayas during the year 2019. Materials and methods: A questionnaire-based survey was conducted in upper Beas Valley of Himachal Pradesh. A total of 101 individuals were interviewed and the questionnaire was filled by the surveyor. Results: Survey showed that high level of unemployment prevailed in the region with minimal monthly income. However, they engaged in agriculture and allied activities along with collection of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) to supplement their incomes. The proximity to protected areas led to frequent encounter with wildlife and such encounters increased after the commencement of Hydro Power Projects. Respondents believed that construction HPPs and expansion road network in the region has increased the occurrence of landslides; and many of them had lost their cultivated land due to landslides. Conclusions: The study showed rural areas of upper Beas Valley were moderately unsustainable.
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    An empirical evaluation of exchange rates changes: economic implications in oil-exporting countries / Empiryczna ocena zmian stopy wymiany walut i ich ekonomicznych implikacji w krajach eksportujących ropę naftową
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2019-06-28) AbdulRahman, Abdullah
    Subject and purpose of work: This paper examines empirical implications of exchange rates in the economy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). In particular, it aims to identify and evaluate potential macroeconomic signs and symptoms of economic disturbance so as to determine macroeconomic variables that influence spot exchange rate (1GBP = SAR), and to examine how fixed exchange rate regime influences exports and imports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Materials and methods: Multiple regression and simple linear regression models were used to analyze the data from 1975 to 2018. Results: The study found a weak and insignificant relationship between spot exchange rate and unemployment rate, inflation rate, exports, and economic growth, along with strong relations with imports, investment, and current account variation in the KSA. Conclusions: The study recommends the adoption of a floating exchange rate regime in the KSA. It has revealed the signs and symptoms of increases of the inflation rate with decreasing exports, increasing imports, decreasing of current account (current account deficit threat), and small increases of investment.
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    An evaluation of the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy / Ocena realizacji strategii „Europa 2020”
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2021-06-30) Kasprzyk, Beata ; Wojnar, Jolanta
    Subject and purpose of work: A quantitative measurement of the implementation of the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy, an assessment of the degree of implementation of the strategy objectives for the individual EU-27 countries, and a ranking of countries in terms of the implementation of the strategy objectives were carried out.Materials and methods: The empirical analysis used EUROSTAT statistics covering the values of the basic indicators of the Europe 2020 strategy in the five main areas of development. The TOPSIS linear ordering method was used. For each country, a synthetic measure was established to express the level of achievement of the objectives of the strategy. On the basis of the value of the synthetic measure, a ranking of the countries was created in terms of the degree of the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy objectives. A cluster analysis was applied in order to classify the countries into groups with a similar level of the implementation of the strategy assumptions. Results: Based on the collected empirical material, a diagnosis of the level of strategy implementation was carried out for all EU-27 member states. A quantitative approach was adopted in order to compare the effects of implementing the strategy assumptions. Groups of countries with a similar level of strategy implementation were identified. Conclusions: The research confirmed the existence of a significant diversification of the results of implementing the strategy objectives in the EU-27 countries. The differences were particularly visible between the highly developed Western European countries and the South European countries, severely weakened by the economic crisis of 2008–2009 and the recession of 2012–2013. The values of the synthetic measure allowed to determine the degree of the implementation of the objectives of the strategy and to create a ranking of the EU-27 countries. The adopted approach made it possible to compare the obtained classification of the Member States into groups with a similar level of achievement of the objectives of the strategy and to define measurable effects of the implementation of the "Europe 2020" strategic plan.
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    An incubator of local processing as a business opportunity for regional development in Poland / Inkubator przetwórstwa lokalnego jako biznesowa szansa rozwoju regionalnego w Polsce
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2018-12) Wasilewska, Ewelina Kasandra
    Subject and purpose of work: In recent years, kitchen incubators have captured increasingly larger and more sophisticated titles in the local and national press. Organised local producers have been applying for funds to build such facilities. This article aims to introduce the notion of a kitchen incubator, its functioning, as well as present its role in the local development in the food production industry. Materials and methods: The available Polish and foreign literature on the subject in question was studied. The current study was based on the analysis and observation of the kitchen incubators which are already in operation. Results: The investigations conducted have demonstrated that kitchen incubators constitute a very important element in the development of the local economy. Conclusions: The operation of kitchen incubators should be monitored so as to enhance their development.
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    Analysis of appeal procedure for co-financing of tourism projects under Regional Operational Programme for Podlaskie Province 2007-2013 / Analiza procedury odwoławczej w zakresie dofinansowania projektów turystycznych w ramach Regionalnego Programu Operacyjnego Województwa Podlaskiego 2007-2013
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2018-07-04) Snarski, Sławomir J. ; Martyniuk, Marek
    Subject and purpose of work: Research targeted at verification of the effectiveness of the appeal procedure for co-financing of tourism projects under the ROPPV 2007-2013 has been presented in the article. Materials and methods: The article is based on the analysis of the secondary data collected by the Podlaskie Province Marshal’s Office in Bialystok and the literature covering the research area. The analysis of detailed information was performed using inductive inference. Results: None of the applicants under Priority Axis III. Tourism and culture development ROPPV 2007- 2013 decided to exercise their right regarding the use of the judicial stage of the appeal procedure. Conclusions: It is impossible to clearly determine the degree of effectiveness of the appeal procedure concerning the process of application for the co-financing of tourism projects under the ROPPV 2007- 2013 because the mechanism of verification of the correctness of projects’ assessment was not applied in its full extent
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    Analysis of dairy value chain in Ada’a Berga district, Ethiopia / Analiza łańcucha wartości produktów mleczarskich w ueredzie Ada'a Berga, Etiopia
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2021-12-31) Jara, Gemechu Ordofa ; Tolassa, Tekle Bobo
    Subject and purpose of work: Dairy production has key functions in food security and poverty reduction, however, dairy farmers do not always benefit from this production. The aim of the study was to analyze the dairy value chain in Ada’a Berga district, Ethiopia. Materials and methods: Primary and secondary research was employed. Using pretested structured questionnaires primary data was collected from 123 dairy producers, 48 actors and 30 dairy consumers. Value chain analysis, a practical method for assessing policymaking appropriateness, was applied for the analysis. Results: The study results revealed the lack of structured dairy value chain, poor performance and weak linkage among dairy value chain actors. Conclusions: There is a need to strengthen input suppliers, the dairy market and dairy cooperatives, as well as to improve the dairy herd, introduce contract farming and control unlicensed traders. Such initiatives will enhance dairy value chain development and sustainability within the district.
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    Analysis of women’s economic engagement in the agricultural economy and factor affecting it: a case study of fatehabad district of Haryana state / Analiza zaangażowania ekonomicznego kobiet w gospodarce rolnej i czynników na nie wpływających: studium przypadku dystryktu fatehabad w stanie Hariana
    (Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, 2023-06-29) Kaliravna, Varsha Rani ; Godrara, Abhey Singh
    Subject and purpose of work: The study analysed women’s contribution to agricultural activities in small, medium and large farm sizes and also examined the socio-economic factors that affect women’s participation in the agricultural sector. Materials and methods: The study is entirely based on primary data collected from a field survey with the help of a pre-structured questionnaire. A simple tabulated method and multiple regression method has been employed to make conclusions. Results: The study has revealed that the participation of women in the agricultural sector is the highest in the small and medium farm size and selected socio-economic variables explain the 85.4% association with women’s participation in the selected area. Conclusions: The study concluded that employment-wise participation of the respondent’s decreases with the increase in farm size and the relationship between women’s participation and farm size, family income and education is statistically significant.
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    ASEAN and European Union addressing the challenges of the 21st century / ASEAN i Unia Europejska wobec wyzwań XXI wieku
    (Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, 2024-09-30) Chytopoulou, Eleni
    Subject and purpose of work: The European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are trade partners and believe in rules-based multilateralism. They have developed strong ties despite starting from different starting points and having different standards. The EU is a mature regional cooperation scheme(union) with a highly institutionalized and legalized architecture. At the same time, ASEAN is an intergovernmental association with low institutionalization and legalization in which decisions are made by consensus. After almost fifty years of establishing a diplomatic dialogue between the EU and ASEAN, their cooperation has been of essential importance in maintaining peace and balancing great power rivalries.Materials and methods:Bibliography in books and articles. Results: The EU and ASEAN are among the world’s largest economies in terms of gross domestic product. The EU is already the world’s second-largest economy, and ASEAN could become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030. The EU looks forward to strengthening its economic cooperation with ASEAN to maintain its competitive position in the dynamically developing region of the Indo-Pacific. ASEAN is a crucial hub for transporting European goods and is essential in regional supply chains. Closer trade and investment relations could also help the EU achieve its goal of a strategic partnership between the two regional blocks encompassing political and economic cooperation. It would be desirable if the EU and ASEAN continue to connect Europe and Asia by acting as balancers and reducing tensions between the major international players. Conclusions: In the 21st century, the rise of China, India, and other regional powers is consolidating a multipolar system and new geopolitical balances. In this new era, the EU and ASEAN can continue to connect Europe and Asia by acting as balancers and reducing tensions between the major international players.
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    Assessing the extent of financial inclusion through bank office expansion in Haryana / Ocena zakresu włączenia finansowego poprzez ekspansję placówek bankowych w stanie Hariana
    (Akademia Bialska im. Jana Pawła II, 2024-03-28) Rani, Mamta ; Siwach, Manoj
    Subject and purpose of work: The study presents a comprehensive analysis of the banking sector in Haryana from 2007 to 2022. Materials and methods: The study is based on secondary data. The number of bank branches, deposits, and credits in the state are just a few economic indicators covered in the Statistical Abstract of Haryana. The compound growth rate is calculated to assess the growth of a bank. Results: The findings reveal a consistent rising trend in bank branches, credit and deposits of commercial banks. Notable trends include increasing bank branches, a surge in deposits and robust credit growth, indicating a dynamic and thriving banking sector. The Credit-Deposit ratio gradually increased from 2007 to 2011, reaching a peak in 2012 at 102.10%. Conclusions: The overall number of bank offices has increased dramatically due to the state’s growing financial sector. The steady expansion in bank branches indicates a sustained effort to improve accessibility and financial inclusion.
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    Assessment of child poverty in rural border communities of South-Western and Central Nigeria / Ocena ubóstwa dzieci w wiejskich społecznościach przygranicznych południowo-zachodniej i środkowej Nigerii
    (Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II, 2022-03-31) Popoola, Kehinde Olayinka
    Subject and purpose of work: This study assessed child poverty in rural border communities of Nigeria. Materials and methods: Primary data were used: children (5–16 years old) were respondents of the questionnaire. Results: The study participants were 58% male and 42% female. Also, many of the children were in the age bracket of 11–15 years and more than half (53.9%) of them had no formal education and were engaged in farming. Most of the children (72.4%) earned between NGN 3,000 and NGN 10,000 as their monthly income. The results further revealed that in the three local government areas, the girls had experienced severe poverty more than the boys. The study also found that the children were severely deprived of safe drinking water, health care facilities, education and a sanitary environment – especially because there were no toilet facilities in these areas. Conclusions: The study reveals the need for clean portable water, basic health care and well-equipped primary and secondary schools to be provided.