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What is Public Interest

Chapter 8
Handbook of Research on Cultural Heritage and Its Impact on Territory Innovation and Development
Set of claims related to the collective needs of the members of a community and protected by the direct and permanent intervention of the State.
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Urban Green Innovation: Public Interest, Territory Democratization, and Institutional Design
José G. Vargas-Hernández (University Center for Economic and Managerial Sciences, University of Guadalajara, Mexico)
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 16
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-6701-2.ch008
Abstract
This chapter has the objective to analyze the elements of urban green innovation based on the guarantee the public interest, decentralize the infrastructure to democratize the territory, and innovating the institutional design to address the complexity of the challenges in the city. The method employed is the critical analysis supported by a review of the literature and consult to experts in the field. It is concluded that the urban green innovation capacity planning has a critical role in urban innovation development in specific areas of economic growth, social inclusion and equality, environmental sustainability, health, education, business, etc. To achieve these aims, urban green innovation requires to guarantee the public interest, the democratization of the territory, and the new institutional design.
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Chapter 14
Framing of Opinion Leaders' COVID-19 Stance(s) on society: The Case of Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri's Comments in Studio 7 and Zim Eye
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Public Services and the Missed Values of (Non)Communication
Activities that are in favor of a group of people, such as the prevention of danger to life and human health, ensuring public order and peace, preventing a threat to public security or property of greater value. In addition to the aforementioned, the public interest is a well-founded interest, which was registered in a democratic process, where the interests of the majority of citizens were harmonized.
Published in Chapter: Public Services and the Missed Values of (Non)Communication; From: Modernization and Accountability in the Social Economy Sector
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The Role of Information in Decision Making
Public interest refers to instances that are for the “common good” and is used to justify government involvement in a market economy.
Published in Chapter: The Role of Information in Decision Making; From: Encyclopedia of Decision Making and Decision Support Technologies
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Territory Democratization and Institutional Design in Urban Green Innovation
Set of claims related to the collective needs of the members of a community and protected by the direct and permanent intervention of the state.
Published in Chapter: Territory Democratization and Institutional Design in Urban Green Innovation; From: Mapping, Managing, and Crafting Sustainable Business Strategies for the Circular Economy
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