393 research outputs found
Cinquant'anni dopo Bretton Woods: dollaro e sistema monetario internazionale tra storia e presente
No full textOn the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the suspension of the convertibility of dollars into gold by the U.S. government, which led to the demise of the Bretton Woods international monetary system (1944), this article offers a contribution to understanding the key features of Bretton Woods. It analyses the mid-term devel- opments that triggered its crisis in the early Seventies, and why nowadays the U.S. currency still serves as the pillar of world trade and payments, and is the most important reserve currency and means of payment. Today these questions are all the more worth addressing as the U.S. economy share in total world trade is on a downward trend and new currencies (Euro, Renminbi) are coming to centre stage in world economic affairs. The author traces the main features of the international monetary system born out of the end of 19th century Gold Standard, and laid out at Bretton Woods; the various reasons behind the origins of its collapse during the 1960s; a reflection on the central role of the U.S. dollar in world trade and payments throughout the last fifty years against the framework of the rampant ascendancy of new global financial players
Torres sobre la narrativa de la selva en América Latina
Full text linkBased on his fascination with literature, in his book Del infierno verde al paraíso perdido. La narrativa de la selva en América Latina [which could translate as rom Green Hell to Paradise Lost: The Narrative of the Jungle in Latin America], Vicente Francisco Torres proposes a journey into texts appreciative of the theme of Latin American jungles. This research into the jungles expressed in words recorded by Vicente Francisco Torres sees jungles as both idealized and threatening spaces that have eventually been turned through multiple ambitions into spaces that are close to deterioration, including the Lacandon and the Petén jungles. The author offers a passionately broad look at a theme, the narrative of the jungle, the analysis of which is inexhaustible.Con base en su fascinación por la literatura, Vicente Francisco Torres propone, en su libro Del infierno verde al paraíso perdido. La narrativa de la selva en América Latina, un recorrido por aquellos textos en los cuales puede darse una apreciación de la temática sobre la selva de América Latina. Espacio idealizado, amenazante, luego transformado, por múltiples ambiciones, en uno cercano al deterioro, la selva expresada en palabras, que consigna Vicente Francisco Torres, es una indagación que incluye la selva lacandona y la selva de El Petén. La aportación del autor está en haber ofrecido una apasionada amplia mirada sobre una temática, la narrativa de la selva, que lejos está de agotarse en el análisis de sus componentes
Systemic Vulnerability and Risk Assessment of Transportation Systems Under Natural Hazards Towards More Resilient and Robust Infrastructures
No full textAbstractTransportation infrastructures are complex systems of various connected components like bridges, roads, tunnels, embankments, retaining walls in case of a highway system or wharfs, cranes, buildings, utility systems in case of port facilities. Due to their spatial extent, they are exposed to variable natural hazards such as earthquakes, tsunami or landslides. Experience from past disastrous events shows that transportation infrastructures are quite vulnerable due to the lack of redundancy, the lengthy repair time, the rerouting difficulties or the cascading failures and interdependencies. Their damage could be greatly disruptive in terms of safety of life, business disruption, access to emergency services and key lifelines utilities, rescue operations and socio-economic impacts. Therefore, in terms of resilience it is important to recognize and quantify the risks and global losses associated to damages of transportation systems and to establish efficient risk mitigation strategies. These include, among others, enhancement of emergency preparedness, strengthening of existing structures and improvement of the recovery planning.Herein an integrated framework for the probabilistic systemic vulnerability and risk assessment of transportation and utility networks is presented, based on the achievements of the recently completed EC project SYNER-G (www.syner-g.eu) and the ongoing EC project STREST (www.strest-eu.org). The infrastructure is modeled according to a detailed taxonomy. The framework encompasses in an integrated fashion all aspects in the chain, from regional hazard to fragility assessment of components to the socio-economic impacts of a natural disaster, accounting for relevant uncertainties within an efficient quantitative simulation scheme, and modeling interactions between multiple component systems in the taxonomy. Selected Performance Indicators (PIs) are calculated for each network based on the estimated damages and functionality losses of the different components under the given hazards.The methodology and tools are demonstrated through case studies in the road network and the harbor of Thessaloniki city, Greece, under seismic hazard and associated geotechnical hazards (i.e. soil liquefaction). The applications include assessments of systems’ performance considering the spatial seismic hazard with correlation of ground motion intensities, the vulnerability of the network components, and the effect of interactions within the system, as well as, between components of different systems. In particular, road disruptions can be caused due to direct damage of road segments and bridges, as well as building and overpass collapses. Harbor operations can be disturbed due to failures of waterfront structures and cargo handling equipment, as well as disruptions to the electric power supply and building collapses. The systemic risk for the road network and harbor is calculated, specifically focusing on the short-term impact of seismic events (just after the earthquake) and the risk curves (i.e. mean annual rates of exceedance for loss in performance of the infrastructures) are provided. The significant elements for the functionality of each system are defined through correlation factors to the system PIs. Such results can contribute to the decision-making regarding the enhancement of existing and the robust development of new infrastructures in the frame of safety and resiliency
Una selva, siete fotógrafos. El Financiero, sección Cultura "Clicks a la distancia"
No full textNota sobre el proyecto así La huella del jaguar, fotografía estenopeica en la selva de Chajul, Chiapas
Blanche Selva: her pianistic legacy
Full text linkBlanche Selva (1884-1942) was an eminent French-Catalan pianist, pedagogue, author, editor and composer. She acquired a formidable technique that allowed her to give the first performance of important works such as Albéniz’s Iberia while being equally comfortable playing all of Bach’s keyboard music, 32 Beethoven Sonatas and copious amounts of new music. She held prominent positions as a teacher, first at the Schola Cantorum in Paris, then the conservatoires in Strasbourg, Prague and the École Normale in Paris. She wrote several books, including a treatise on piano technique and her catalogue as an editor comprises nearly 200 works. Selva also composed pieces for solo piano and organ as well as chamber music and choral works.
Despite such a versatile and successful career, Blanche Selva’s role in the development of twentieth-century pianism has been seriously overlooked. This thesis provides the first comprehensive, English-language account of her career, addressing her under-representation in modern scholarship of the period. Further, her unique trajectory and exceptional musical and technical insights offer viable solutions applicable to the modern pianist and piano teacher.
The thesis is based on extensive documentary evidence, most notably concert programmes, letters and her own recordings, as well as practice-based research. Her seven-volume treatise on teaching piano technique — L’Enseignement musical de la technique du piano (1916-1925) — has been examined at a practical level by applying its precepts to my own piano practice and in lessons with my students. I have also conducted interviews with pupils of former students of Selva to understand better what aspects, if any, of her method, have permeated later teaching practices.
Blanche Selva emerges from this research as a remarkable musician and personality whose study will better inform our views of early twentieth-century performance practice, where some women had a more influential role than they have been given credit for. Her technical proposals are unique in their scope and the amount of detail that she provides for their study is likewise remarkable. Her method is sound, and its study will help modern pianists and teachers alike. Likewise, a thorough examination of her recorded work provides a tangible testament to her technical and musical abilities as well as the modernity of her approach, opening avenues for pianists of the twenty-first century
Edna Iturralde y el legado étnico e histórico en su obra Verde fue mi selva
Full text linkLa escritora ecuatoriana Edna Iturralde De Howitt, en su libro “Verde fue mi selva”, relata los bellos paisajes de la selva ecuatoriana, los sueños y fantasías de los niños que en ella habitan, la sencillez de las culturas milenarias, sus costumbres e historia. Esta investigación cuyo título es Edna Iturralde y el legado étnico e histórico en su obra “Verde fue mi selva”, tiene como objetivo general, identificar los temas recurrentes que trata Edna Iturralde en su obra “Verde fue mi selva”, utilizando los métodos: cualitativo y descriptivo para determinar la temática constante en su obra. Se describe brevemente la vida, obras y reconocimientos obtenidos por parte de la autora. En el análisis narratológico se evidencian la trama, los personajes, los escenarios y los valores étnicos, históricos y culturales de la obra. Los resultados de este estudio, demuestran el grado de importancia que tiene la obra “Verde fue mi selva” como reflejo de la identidad étnica e histórica de los pueblos que habitan en la Amazonía ecuatoriana y el aporte invaluable de Edna Iturralde a la literatura de nuestro paísThe Ecuadorian writer Edna Iturralde De Howitt, in her book "Verde fue mi selva," relates the beautiful Ecuadorian jungle’s landscapes, the dreams and fantasies of the children who live there, the simplicity of ancient cultures, their customs and history. This research titled “Edna Iturralde y el legado étnico e histórico en su obra Verde fue mi selva” has as general objective, identify Edna Iturralde recurring themes is in her work "Verde fue mi selva", using the methods: qualitative and descriptive to determine which the
constant theme in her work is. It describes briefly her life, works and awards received by the author. In the Narratological analysis in the plot, characters, sceneries and ethnic, historical and cultural values of the work are evident. The results of this research demonstrate the importance of the book "Verde fue mi selva" as a reflect of the ethnic and historical identity of the peoples who live in the Ecuadorian Amazon and Edna Iturralde’s invaluable contribution to the literature of our nation
Effects of Personal Income Tax in Paraguay. Period 2012-2016
Full text linkEl presente trabajo tiene por objetivo analizar los efectos del Impuesto a la Renta del servicio de carácter personal (IRP) en el Paraguay en el periodo 2012-2016. La metodología empleada fue de corte cuali-cuantitativo. Para ello, se inició la revisión del acervo bibliográfico existente, tanto a nivel nacional como internacional, y también de los datos secundarios obtenidos de instituciones gubernamentales. El periodo de estudio fue del 2012 al 2016. Para conocer los efectos de la implementación del IRP en el Productos Interno Bruto (PIB), en el Impuesto al Valor Agregado (IVA) y los gastos deducibles, se procedió a analizar el impacto sobre la recaudación del IVA y la formalización de la economía. Los principales resultados obtenidos indican que, dentro de la estructura tributaria, el IRP es uno de los que menos recauda entre los impuestos directos, representando solamente el 0,1% del PIB. No obstante, los impuestos indirectos como el IVA se vieron beneficiados con una mayor recaudación, situación que empeoró la recaudación del IRP como tal. Otro aspecto importante es que, en su objetivo formalizador de la economía, el mismo no resulta claro al excluir alrededor del 97% de la población económicamente activa. Se concluye que, para cumplir con el fin de equidad y justicia social, se requieren de una revisión de la legislación vigente y una evaluación crítica de su diseño a nivel nacional
Historical and budgetary review of cultural policies in Paraguay
No full textEl sistema de gestión de la política pública concerniente a la cultura en Paraguay se vio marcado por coyunturas vividas tanto en el ámbito político como en el social y económico a lo largo de los años, desde su etapa colonial hasta nuestros días. Ante este panorama, el objetivo de este trabajo es realizar una revisión histórica y presupuestaria de las políticas culturales para el desarrollo en Paraguay, además de identificar sus principales mecanismos de aplicación. La metodología es de carácter documental bibliográfica, con la utilización de métodos descriptivos, analítico-sintéticos. Los resultados indican que, si bien a partir de la década de los noventa del siglo XX y, sobre todo, avanzado los años 2000, se dio un mayor impulso al sector cultural y creativo en Paraguay, las iniciativas aún son incipientes. Luego de esta revisión y a pesar de que el actual Plan Nacional de Cultura 2018-2023 recoge los grandes avances realizados con el fin de potenciar la cultura ante un escenario en el que se imponen la globalización, la tecnología, la innovación y el bono demográfico, se concluye que aún se encuentran elementos a fortalecer en aspectos tales como el financiamiento, el mayor impulso a otros sectores y la articulación entre diferentes actores que son necesarios para el desarrollo cultural.The public policy management system concerning culture in Paraguay was marked by circumstances experienced in the political, social, and economic spheres over the years, from its colonial period to the present day. In this scenario, the aim of this document is to conduct a historical and budgetary review of the cultural policies for development in Paraguay, besides identifying their main mechanisms for implementation. The methodology is of bibliographic documentary nature, with the use of descriptive analytical-synthetic methods. The results show that, although the cultural and creative sector in Paraguay was given greater impetus in the 1990s and, particularly in the late 2000s, the initiatives are still incipient. After this review, and despite the fact that the current National Culture Plan 2018-2023 reflects the great progress achieved in promoting culture in a scenario where globalization, technology, innovation, and the demographic bonus are imposed, we may conclude that there are elements that still need to be strengthened in aspects such as financing, greater impetus to other sectors, and the articulation among different actors necessary for cultural development
Avencio Villarejo: Misionero en la Selva Baja del Perú 1934-1949
No full textDr. Catherine Heymann, professor at the University of Angers, has been very close to the life and adventure of the Augustinian priest Avencio Villarejo, known by this name in the Amazons. As an assiduous reader of his works, especially of the books, Así es la selva and La aventura de un agustino en la Selva, an Amazonian encyclopedia giving the background of the stories, she penetrates into the interior world of this missionary, highlights his capacity and bravery in traveling through forests and rivers of the low regions between 1934 and 1949. The protagonist of this history analyzes meticulously the most diverse experiences of the people encountered on the journey as well as the diversity of geography, the plants and the animal species. To go through this life requires a great missionary courage in all its different aspects which the author assumes admirably.La Dra. Catherine Heymann, profesora de la Universidad de Angers, ha vivido muy unida a la vida y aventura del agustino P. Avencio Villarejo, tan conocido en la Amazonia. Lectora asidua de sus obras, sobre todo de Así Es la Selva y lo que ha dado sustento a los relatos que dieron origen a esta enciclopedia amazónica. La aventura de un agustino en la Selva, se introduce al interior del mundo de este misionero, poniendo de relieve su capacidad y valentía, recorriendo bosques y ríos de la selva baja entre 1934 y 1949. El protagonista de esta historia analiza meticulosamente las más diversas experiencias tanto de la gente que encuentra en su caminar como la diversidad en cuanto a la geografía, las plantas y las especies animales. Recorrer esta vida es una lección de coraje misionero en las distintas dimensiones, que la autora asume admirada
Revisión histórica y presupuestaria de las políticas culturales en Paraguay
No full textThe public policy management system concerning culture in Paraguay was marked by circumstances experienced in the political, social, and economic spheres over the years, from its colonial period to the present day. In this scenario, the aim of this document is to conduct a historical and budgetary review of the cultural policies for development in Paraguay, besides identifying their main mechanisms for implementation. The methodology is of bibliographic documentary nature, with the use of descriptive analytical-synthetic methods. The results show that, although the cultural and creative sector in Paraguay was given greater impetus in the 1990s and, particularly in the late 2000s, the initiatives are still incipient. After this review, and despite the fact that the current National Culture Plan 2018-2023 reflects the great progress achieved in promoting culture in a scenario where globalization, technology, innovation, and the demographic bonus are imposed, we may conclude that there are elements that still need to be strengthened in aspects such as financing, greater impetus to other sectors, and the articulation among different actors necessary for cultural development.
Au Paraguay, le système de gestion des politiques publiques relatives à la culture a été marqué par des situations vécues dans les sphères politique, sociale et économique, de l’époque coloniale à nos jours. L'objectif de ce travail est de procéder à un examen historique et budgétaire des politiques culturelles du Paraguay et d'identifier les principaux mécanismes d'application. La méthodologie utilisée est de nature documentaire et bibliographique et s’appuie sur des méthodes descriptives, analytiques et synthétiques. Les résultats montrent qu'à partir des années 1990 et, plus encore dans les années 2000, le secteur culturel et créatif du Paraguay a bénéficié de budgets en augmentation, même si ces initiatives méritent d’être poursuivies et améliorées. Enfin, cet examen montre que le plan national pour la culture 2018-2023 intègre les grandes avancées réalisées pour valoriser ce secteur dans un scénario où la mondialisation, la technologie, l'innovation et la croissance démographique sont valorisées; il reste encore des éléments à renforcer tels que le financement et l'articulation entre les différents acteurs du secteur culturel.O sistema de gestão das políticas públicas referente à cultura no Paraguai, foi marcado por situações vividas tanto no plano político, quanto no social e econômico ao longo dos anos, desde a sua fase colonial até os dias atuais. Diante disso, o objetivo deste trabalho é realizar uma revisão histórica e orçamentária das políticas culturais para o desenvolvimento do Paraguai, além de identificar seus principais mecanismos de aplicação. A metodologia é de natureza bibliográfica-documental, com o uso de métodos descritivos e analítico-sintéticos. Os resultados indicaram que, embora a partir da década de noventa do século XX e, sobretudo, nos anos 2000, o setor cultural e criativo no Paraguai tenha ganhado um grande impulso, as iniciativas ainda são incipientes. Após essa revisão e apesar de o atual Plano Nacional de Cultura 2018-2023 contemplar os grandes avanços realizados no sentido de valorizar a cultura diante de um cenário em que se impõe a globalização, a tecnologia, a inovação e o bônus demográfico, concluiu-se que ainda existem elementos a serem fortalecidos em aspectos como financiamento, maior impulso a outros setores e a articulação entre os diversos elementos que são necessários para o desenvolvimento cultural.El sistema de gestión de la política pública concerniente a la cultura en Paraguay se vio marcado por coyunturas vividas tanto en el ámbito político como en el social y económico a lo largo de los años, desde su etapa colonial hasta nuestros días. Ante este panorama, el objetivo de este trabajo es realizar una revisión histórica y presupuestaria de las políticas culturales para el desarrollo en Paraguay, además de identificar sus principales mecanismos de aplicación. La metodología es de carácter documental bibliográfica, con la utilización de métodos descriptivos, analítico-sintéticos. Los resultados indican que, si bien a partir de la década de los noventa del siglo XX y, sobre todo, avanzado los años 2000, se dio un mayor impulso al sector cultural y creativo en Paraguay, las iniciativas aún son incipientes. Luego de esta revisión y a pesar de que el actual Plan Nacional de Cultura 2018-2023 recoge los grandes avances realizados con el fin de potenciar la cultura ante un escenario en el que se imponen la globalización, la tecnología, la innovación y el bono demográfico, se concluye que aún se encuentran elementos a fortalecer en aspectos tales como el financiamiento, el mayor impulso a otros sectores y la articulación entre diferentes actores que son necesarios para el desarrollo cultural
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