Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Igor Ivan
Author-Name: Lubor Tvrdý
Title: Effect of socio-demographical factors on migration distance and its progress
Abstract: Th e main goal of this study is to analyze the changes in migration distances of emigration movements out of the Moravian-Silesian Region from the year 1992 to 2006. Th ere is seen higher number of longer migration movements in dataset. Th is increase is evident obviously in the distance 140 km (migration to Brno) and 280 km (migration to Prague and its suburb), so distances of migration movements are longer. Th is eff ect supports the idea about the time-space convergence. Th is idea was fi rst stated by the sociologist Anthony Giddens, who claimed that places today are in timespace closer than in the past. Th is is aff ected by changes in transportation possibilities. Very interesting is the positive skewed histogram of migration distances ? most of all migration movements are for short distance. However, the number of short-distance migration movements is lower than in the past. Substitution of migration by commuting can be one of the explanations for this decrease. People have money for longer commuting, so they prefer living in the countryside and daily commuting to work. We can imagine these two types of spatial mobility as two diff erent extreme processes. If the price for daily commuting goes too high, it must be replaced by migration to closer position and so the commuting becomes cheaper. Th is imaginary boundary goes higher. Th e eff ect of all analyzed demographical aspects on migration distance is proved. To the longest migration distances moved single university educated people in 2006. If we analyze complete dataset as complex, we can divide this to some homogenous classes by analyzed demographical factors. Methodology of decision trees was used for this dividing. It can be said, that the people with college education in age from 25 to 35 years (right aft er graduation) move to the longest migration distances. Very interesting is the comparison with the situation in the Slovak republic (emigration from the Presov Region). As well as in the Moravian-Silesian Region, there are rising emigration distances in this region to the maximum in the year 2005 with average emigration distance 150 kms (maximum in theMoravian-Silesian Region was in 2006 with 190 kms). Th e biggest infl uence on migration distances has university education, marital status and number of children. Th e longest distances do university educated persons between 24 to 40 years, this is the same type of people as in case of the Moravian- Silesian Region.
Keywords: migration, migrace, distance, demography, Moravian-Silesian Region, vzdálenost, demografie, Moravskoslezský kraj
Pages: 2-8
Volume: 2008
Issue: 1
Year: 2008
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Marián Halás
Author-Name: Petr Kladivo
Title: Economic development, relations and cooperation between the Slovak and Czech Republic
Abstract: The submitted paper evaluates and balances general development of the Slovak Re public and the Czech Re public with emphasis on develop ment of political situation, development of basic macro economical indicator and changes in Slovak- Czech relation and cooperation. Signifi cant changes in the transformation period lead towards democratic sys tem in the Central European area have a major infl uence upon the devel opment of the Slovak Re public and the Czech Re public. Political and eco nomi cal de velopment in these countries and their cooperation was diff e rent and the lot of partial factors limited it (economical indicators and indicators of Slo vak-Czech relations and cooperation too, e.g. foreign trade, labour migration, etc.). Inte gration of Europe enables rising limitless socio-economical development, while role of bor der lines as unnatural barriers has been reduced. Regions have a new possibility of spatially limitless development regardless of their position in the country.
Keywords: Czech Republic, Česká republika, Slovak Republic, Slovenská republika, economic development, foreign trade, labour migration, ekonomický vývoj, zahraničný obchod, pracovné migrácie
Pages: 9-15
Volume: 2008
Issue: 1
Year: 2008
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Author-Name: Peter Džupka
Author-Name: Oto Hudec
Title: The Application of the HERMIN Model for evaluating structural funds impact on regional level
Abstract: The article deals with application of the general HERMIN model on regional level, evaluating structural funds impact on regional economy. The HERMIN model is frequently used for structural funds evaluation in several EU countries, including Slovakia, but on national level. The main aim of this paper is to present detail analysis of model HERMIN data requirements and the accessibility and possibility of data modifi cation on regional level in Slovakia. Such a methodological approach has been tested on the Košice selfgovernment region at the NUTS3 level and can be successfully used as a tool of evaluation of structural funds regional impact in the Slovak Republic.
Keywords: structural funds, Structural funds impacts evaluation at regional level, Macroeconomics models, Regional HERMIN model, Hodnotenie vplyvu štrukturálnych fondov na regionálnej úrovni, Makroekonomické modely, Regionálny model HERMIN.
Pages: 16-22
Volume: 2008
Issue: 1
Year: 2008
File-URL: http://www.vse.cz/rst/50
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Lenka Brown
Title: Challenges for the Future EU Economic and Social Cohesion Policy
Abstract: This article presents a contribution to the discussion concerning the future of the EU Economic and Social Cohesion Policy, analyzing especially some of the most important challenges for this policy both at present and in the future in relation to the further progress of the European integration. Th e future of this policy is discussed also from the point of view of Czech experience with the Economic and Social Cohesion Policy implementation and its possible use in forthcoming reform of this EU policy.
Keywords: Czech Republic, European Union, Česká republika, Evropská unie, economic and social cohesion, EU structural policy, hospodářská a sociální soudržnost, strukturální politika Evropské unie
Pages: 45-47
Volume: 2008
Issue: 1
Year: 2008
File-URL: http://www.vse.cz/rst/49
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Marek Jetmar
Title: Discussion about Future of Economic and Social Cohesion Policy EU
Abstract: The paper are focused on characterization of essential notes of European regional policy. Th e article stresses some trends that have impact on topics of cohesion policy and infl uence on implementation. Th e second part is focused on discussion which was opened by European Commission in occasion of presentation the Fourth Report on Economic and Social Cohesion. Th e author carried out a basic comparison of preliminary offi cial statements of the UK, Germany, Slovakia, Poland and unpublished Czech position which is included as an appendix.
Keywords: European Union, Evropská unie, economic and social cohesion, hospodářská a sociální soudržnost, The Fourth Cohesion report, Čtvrtá kohezní zpráva
Pages: 48-53
Volume: 2008
Issue: 1
Year: 2008
File-URL: http://www.vse.cz/rst/51
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Josef Kunc
Author-Name: Petr Tonev
Title: Brownfi elds functional and spatial distinction ? Brno city model
Abstract: Brownfields rehabilitation is currently a complicated problem in the Czech Republic. Investor distrust concerning the brownfi elds potential is a great negative in comparison with ?greenfi eld? construction areas. Th is is implied by the unequal market environment conditions when the investors are discouraged by high investment costs of the restoration or decontamination of the brownfields, which are frequently connected with the need for thorough environmental cleanup and removal of unsuitable structures. Revitalization of a large number of location is still hindered by environmental hazards, investment intensity and frequently also by complicated and unexplained property rights. The City of Brno, just like many other cities of similar sizes and with similar manufacturing traditions of the past, has decent problems with the brownfi elds locations. The first step, represented by the identifi cation and detailed passportization of the individual locations, has already been taken. Right now and in the near future it will be necessary to effectively and purposefully decide about their future uses. Despite the specifi c characteristics of the Brno brownfields, which are signifi cantly concentrated near the historical centre of the city, there are many options available for their revitalizations. New industrial and business zone construction support at the territory of the current brownfi elds has become a good business opportunity. Th e current and frequently discussed National Strategy for Brownfi elds Rehabilitation is one of the decisive conceptual national-level activities, which could significantly support the idea of a new utilization of the old and currently abandoned areas not only in Brno but also elsewhere in the Czech Republic.
Keywords: Brownfields, Functional and spatial distinction, Brno city, Brownfields, funkční a prostorová diferenciace, město Brno
Pages: 30-37
Volume: 2008
Issue: 1
Year: 2008
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Jan Pileček
Title: Comparison of the Czech regions in the light of the realization of the Interreg IIIA programme on their territory
Abstract: The paper deals with the comparison of the Czech regions in the light of the realization of the Interreg programme on their territory. Th e author uses five comparative criteria (number of submitted project applications, number of realized projects, amount of coff ers in co-financing contracts, aim of realized projects and classifi cation according to the type of the subject/applicant). The survey shows that there are quite a wide range of diff erences among the Czech regions. On the basis of ?multicriteria? comparison the identifi cation of several possible causes of diff erentiation is given. As regards the view of subject (applicant) the author distinguishes external and internal reasons (concrete and abstract). To the external causes belong size of allocated coff ers and size of subsidy territory and programme contents. Availability of coff ers, quality of human capital, experience with pre-accesion programs of the EU and activity of euroregions come under internal reasons.
Keywords: region, cross-border cooperation, přeshraniční spolupráce, strukturální fondy EU, Czechia, Česko, Structural Funds of the EU, Interreg IIIA programme, kraj, program Interreg IIIA
Pages: 38-44
Volume: 2008
Issue: 1
Year: 2008
File-URL: http://www.vse.cz/rst/53
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Štefan Rehák
Title: Dynamic knowledge trajectories in regions. A new paradigm for design of the development policy?
Abstract: Th e aim of this paper is to explore new concepts of the spatial aspects of the knowledge economics. Th ere are already many existing studies about knowledge, about regional innovation systems, regional learning, that are dominating paradigm of the industrial society. We can formulate a theoretical shift to new paradigm based on multi-local and multiscalar knowledge dynamics. In the RIS paradigm, learning is mainly cumulative, but today the quantity of knowledge has increased and its general access has improved. Sectors split in new ?entities? which are made of much more numerous and complex interaction, we observe composite knowledge dynamics. Th us cumulative and composite trajectories will become more and more interweaved. Regarding space and territory, the large opening of access to multiple potential partner and knowledge means that territorial knowledge dynamics are more multilocal and multi-scalar. We argue that cognitive proximity (i.e. an absorptive capacity open to new ideas) is a prerequisite for interactive learning processes to take place. When knowledge is collective, technological communication is a crucial governance mechanism. Th e diff usion and hence the adoption of technologies and technological knowledge developed elsewhere (e.g., other fi rms and universities) is now seen as an active process that enters the fi rm?s ability to create new technological knowledge and to introduce technological change. For this being eff ective, a minimum amount of internal competencies must be accumulated and available for the fi rm. New policies based on knowledge dynamics concept should capture the importance of making connections between related sectors, fostering knowledge spill-overs. Knowledge relationships may cross over regional and national boundaries, as they do over sector boundaries. Network linkages, in general, and non-local linkages in particular, are oft en found crucial for learning and innovation, in order to avoid cognitive lock-in.
Keywords: knowledge, teritorial knowledge dynamics, cognitive proximity, development policy, poznatky, teritoriálna poznatková dynamika, kognitívna blízkosť, rozvojová politika
Pages: 23-30
Volume: 2008
Issue: 1
Year: 2008
File-URL: http://www.vse.cz/rst/54
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