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The Business Model for Access to Affordable RE on Economic, Social, and Environmental Value: A Review

Erdiwansyah, Gani Asri, Mamat Rizalman, Nizar Muhammad, Yana Syaifuddin, Rosdi S.M., Zaki Muhammad, Eko Sardjono Ratnaningsih

Geomatics and Environmental Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 17, no. 5

5--43

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Renewable energy has the potential to power the global economy and effective business models will significantly aid this goal, being among the most critical factors in spurring expansion in the energy industry. This paper reviews articles that discuss business models in the renewable energy sector. Longterm economic, social, and ecological stability is concerned. Previous studies have neglected the environmental sustainability of renewable energy business models, focusing on their technical, social, and economic aspects, primarily for energy access. The business models for solar home and pico systems relied heavily on lowering costs through creative payment plans for customers to be commercially viable. The demand for mini-grids requires end users to launch businesses that can leverage electrification initiatives to be commercially viable. The success of a mini-grid depends on the average consumption and revenue per user. Affordability, unmet energy needs, low electricity demand, lack of financing, unfamiliar business models, and immature markets have impeded energy access in Indonesia. Our analysis revealed that future studies in this field must include environmental sustainability to provide a complete picture for decision-makers. Renewable energy needs in Indonesia can be achieved through the sustainability domain, policy makers can consult this evidence set.

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A panel data estimation of the determinants of life expectancy in selected SAARC countries

Jafrin Nusrat, Masud Muhammad Mehedi, Saif Abu Naser Mohammad, Mahi Masnun, Khanam Moriam

Operations Research and Decisions

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2021

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Vol. 31, No. 4

69--87

EN

The precarious and decisive dynamics concerning the health of the population of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries has called for further inquiry into the determinants of life expectancy (LE) in this region. Hence, the current paper employs the panel data estimation methods to analyse the economic, social, demographic, environmental, and technological factors influencing LE in five SAARC countries. These countries (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka) are selected as they are favoured by the country similarity theory and other identical contexts. Available secondary data from 2000 to 2016 were obtained from the World Bank and UNDP databases for the specfic countries. The results reveal that the mean year of schooling and sanitation services are significant positive predictors of life expectancy at birth (LEAB). However, the total fertility rate, urban population, and CO2 emissions negatively influence life expectancy. Furthermore, the impact of health expenditure on life expectancy is significant but negative, which is unconventional. On the other hand, other independent variables, such as GDP, gross capital formation, internet usage, and mobile cellular subscription turn out to be insignificant predictors of LEAB. Our aggregate findings reveal some common factors on which the governments of SAARC countries can collaborate to improve the LEAB of the region while identifying some idiosyncratic factors that require tailored attention of the governments and policymakers of the respective nations.

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Blockchain and supply chain sustainability

Rejeb Abderahman, Rejeb Karim

LogForum

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2020

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Vol. 16, no. 3

363--372

EN

Background: Supply chain sustainability is a central concern of most organizations. The main objective of sustainable supply chains is to create and maintain long term economic, social, and environmental value for all stakeholders involved in delivering products and services to markets. As sustainability constitutes one of the critical drivers of innovation, the recent emergence of blockchain technology typifies the disruptive impact of digital innovation on supply chain sustainability. Blockchain is a foundational technology that poses a shift in the development of supply chain sustainability. Methods: Despite the increasing importance of blockchain in improving supply chain efficiencies and bringing societal changes, research investigating its potentialities from the lens of sustainability is scarce. Therefore, the primary goal of this paper is to fill this knowledge gap and synthesize the literature from leading journals on the topic of blockchain and its relation to supply chain sustainability. Papers were collected from different scientific databases and carefully analyzed. The possibilities of blockchains are identified and classified according to the triple bottom line framework, namely the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability. Results and conclusions: The majority of studies focused on the economic implications of blockchains on supply chains. The sustainable economic aspects of the technology identified in the reviewed literature are mostly the transformational potentials of blockchains and their capabilities to drive new disintermediated business models, higher operational efficiencies, cost advantages, and additional sources of value creation. The social empowerment of supply chains is found through the ability of blockchain to create trustful relationships among supply chain partners, increase food safety, support humanitarian logistics, and promote social equity. Moreover, firms attempting to move forward in their environmental policies and strategies can use blockchain to extend their efforts to improve their environmental practices across the supply chain, reduce the strain on energy and natural resources, and offer environmentally friendly products.

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Wstęp: Zrównoważoność łańcucha dostaw leży w centrum zainteresowania większości organizacji. Głównym celem zrównoważonych łańcuchów dostaw jest stworzenie i utrzymanie długoterminowych ekonomicznych, socjalnych i ekologicznych zysków dla wszystkich akcjonariuszy w trakcie dostaw produktów i usług na rynek. Rozwój zrównoważony wydaje się być jednym z krytycznych czynników innowacyjności, ostatnio pojawiające się technologie blockchain mają istotny wpływ na zrównoważoność łańcuchów dostaw. Blockchain jest technologią, która może istotnie przyczynić się do rozwoju zrównoważonego łańcucha dostaw. Metody: Pomimo rosnącego zainteresowania znaczenie blockchainu dla poprawy efektywności łańcuchów dostaw, istnieje bardzo mało badań i publikacji na ten temat. Dlatego ten celem tej pracy było wypełnienie istniejącej luki i stworzeni syntezy literatury naukowej na blockchain oraz jego relacji ze zrównoważonym łańcuchem dostaw. Prace badawcze były uzyskane z różnych baz publikacyjnych i poddane wnikliwej analizie. Możliwości wynikające ze stosowania blockchain zostały zidentyfikowane i sklasyfikowane w odniesienie do wymiaru ekonomicznego, socjalnego, środowiskowego oraz rozwoju zrównoważonego. Wyniki i wnioski: Większość prac badawczych skupia się na ekonomicznych wpływach blockchainu na łańcuch dostaw. Zrównoważone ekonomiczne aspekty technologii zidentyfikowane w badanej literaturze głównie dotyczą możliwości transformacji przez blockchain oraz możliwości zmiany modelu biznesowego, zwiększenie efektywności operacyjne, korzyści kosztowych oraz dodatkowych źródeł finansowania. Zalety socjalne łańcuchów dostaw są widziane głównie w możliwości stworzenie zaufanych relacji między partnerami biznesowymi, wzroście bezpieczeństwa żywności, wspomożeniu logistyki humanitarnej oraz promocji równości socjalnej. Jednocześnie firmy starają się zmienić swoją politykę środowiskową używając blockchainu dla zwiększenie swoich praktyk ekologicznych w obrębie łańcuchów dostaw, redukcję zużycia energii i zasobów naturalnych oraz wprowadzenie produktów przyjaznych środowisku.

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Wyzwania agendy terytorialnej Unii Europejskiej do roku 2030

Szlachta Jacek

Biuletyn Komitetu Przestrzennego Zagospodarowania Kraju PAN

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2019

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No 273

7--18

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Presented paper consists of two parts: (1) experiences of spatial policy formulation on EU level and (2) preparation of new EU Territorial Agenda until 2030. In first part were elaborated milestones of previous activities on spatial policy in EU: European Spatial Development Perspective from 1999 and Territorial Agenda approved by member states in Godollo in 2011. Important element of paper was also description of changing background of spatial policy, primarily related to Lisbon Treaty introducing territorial cohesion. In XXI century crucial role was played by three generations of ESPON programme, embracing spatial pattern of European space, but also forecasting future of European territory until 2050. Catalysing role was played by the World Bank and OECD activities. In second part evidence concerning new Territorial Agenda was presented. Issue of spatial patterns of megatrends implies priorities of new Territorial Agenda. Using territorial potentials and overcoming territorial barriers gives additional impetus to EU development. Problems which should be tackled are: risk of fragmentation, growing interdependencies between places and functional mismatch. For Poland involvement in activities leading to next Territorial Agenda of EU is of key importance.

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Sustainability of Logistics and Supply Chain Operations Through Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives

Bvepfepfe B.

Logistics and Transport

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2017

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Vol. 36, No. 4

25--42

EN

So much pressure abounds for supply chains to deliver goods and services in the right quantity, quality, to the right place and at the right time and least cost possible. It is an acceptable fact that supply chain operations, local or global, face numerous unforeseen challenges that expose them to ineffective and inefficient performance. It is evident that organizations that manage environmental, social and economic risks are better positioned to deliver sustainable supply chain operations. The next generation of supply chain management should not be comfortable with the old adage of out-of-sight out-of-mind behaviour as this presents an unacceptable reputational risk level to the sustainability of logistics business operations. Research Approach: The research adopted a mixed methodology that employed a comparative case study approach, semi-structured questionnaires and content analysis to analyse in order to explain the institutional and stakeholder influences on organizational CSR in supply chains for UK and SA based organizations. Findings and Originality: The findings here argue that sustainability of logistics and supply chain operations should consider stakeholder perceptions and respond to various institutional pressures within the institutional settings. Research Impact: The research makes a significant contribution to the specialist body of knowledge by providing insights into corporate sustainability practices in the two countries from an institutional and stakeholder perspectives.

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In pursuit of the heritage and place synergy: the environmental impact of Panemunė Castle as a heritage property and entirety of values. A study

Ščiglienė V., Almonaitytė-Navickienė V., Daubarytė K., Kuizinienė I., Čepėnaitė A.

Budownictwo i Architektura

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2017

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Vol. 16, nr 4

59--92

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The study on Panemunė Castle examined this heritage object in an entirety of its values and their impact on the environment, with a possibility of their synergism for the benefit of the place. It found the contemporary national heritage protection framework failing to grant equal attention to elements constituting the multifaceted worth of the castle as a property, inclusive of the social, cultural, artistic values, the engagement of local communities, the important role of cultural tourism and the image of the place, and economic efficiency. The analysis of the different facets one by one and collectively has brought to the conclusion that the social, cultural, artistic and economic values of Panemunė Castle as a heritage property influence their environment, but are not experienced as a powerful driving force of the contemporary heritage protection. The process remains fragmented, sporadic and underdeveloped, with its elements failing to achieve synergism for the place.

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Sustainable Development as a Single Measure:Case Study of Some Developing Asian Countries

Venkatesh G.

Problemy Ekorozwoju

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2015

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Vol. 10, nr 2

31--42

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The Rio Earth Summit of 1992 had emphasized on the development of suitable indicators for the measurement of sustainable development, as aids for decision-making at all levels. In this paper, the authors demonstrate how a Holistic National Sustainability Index can be constructed, by taking into consideration four dimensions of sustainability – Social, Economic, Environmental and Infrastructural. The methodology is applied to 12 developing Asian countries, where sustainable development is vital in the years to come. Comparison among countries using their respective Indices would be meaningless; it is not the states the countries are at a given point in time, but the paths which they follow over time, on the sustainability curve, which are comparable. Limitations and subjectivity notwithstanding, such an Index when used on its merit (with complete understanding of its deficiencies), can be a good planning tool for decision-makers at all levels of government.

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Podczas Szczytu Ziemi w Rio w 1992 podkreślono konieczność sformułowania wskaźników rozwoju zrównoważonego, które stanowiłyby istotną pomoc dla decydentów na wszystkich szczeblach. W niniejszym artykule, autorzy pokazują, jak skonstruować Holistyczny Krajowy Indeks Zrównoważoności, uwzględniając cztery filary zrównoważonego rozwoju – społeczny, ekonomiczny, ochronę środowiska i infrastrukturę. Badania odnoszą się do 12 azjatyckich krajów rozwijających, gdzie możliwość wprowadzenia rozwoju zrównoważonego będzie w nadchodzących latach kluczowym zagadnieniem. Porównanie krajów stosujących swoje własne indeksy nie miałoby sensu, nie chodzi tu o stany, w których kraje się znajdują w danym momencie, ale o ścieżki, którymi podążają w kierunku zrównoważoności. Mimo ograniczeń i pewnej subiektywności, taki Indeks (z uwzględnieniem jego braków), może być dobrym narzędziem planowania dla decydentów na wszystkich poziomach zarządzania.

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Computing resource and work allocations using social profiles

Lavin P., Kenny E., Coghlan B.

Computer Science

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2013

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Vol. 14 (2)

273--293

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If several distributed and disparate computer resources exist, many of which have been created for different and diverse reasons, and several large scale computing challenges also exist with similar diversity in their backgrounds, then one problem which arises in trying to assemble enough of these resources to address such challenges is the need to align and accommodate the different motivations and objectives which may lie behind the existence of both the resources and the challenges. Software agents are offered as a mainstream technology for modelling the types of collaborations and relationships needed to do this. As an initial step towards forming such relationships, agents need a mechanism to consider social and economic backgrounds. This paper explores addressing social and economic differences using a combination of textual descriptions known as social profiles and search engine technology, both of which are integrated into an agent technology.

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Prywatne i Publiczne, albo Własne i Wspólne, czyli dlaczego żyjemy w takiej architekturze, w jakiej żyjemy

Włodarczyk J. A.

Architecturae et Artibus

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2013

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Vol. 5, no. 2

39--44

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W konsekwencji przemian ustrojowych w Polsce po roku 1989 i przejściu od autorytarnego systemu rządzenia krajem oraz gospodarki planowej do demokracji z wolnym rynkiem dokonały się zmiany, nieuchronne, w gospodarowaniu przestrzenią architektoniczną oraz stosunkiem do niej społeczeństwa. Miało to wpływ i wciąż widoczne są tego skutki, gdy chodzi o dzisiejszy obraz naszej architektury.

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The political changes in Poland after 1989 from the totalitarian system to democracy and the free market, had the important meaning of architectural space, particularly from the point of view of new divisions on the private and the public properties. The influence of it, is important for the image of contemporary architecture.

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Future prospects of Industrial Ecology as a Set of Tools for Sustainable Development

Venkatesh G.

Problemy Ekorozwoju

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2012

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Vol. 7, nr 1

77-80

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From thought to action, ideas to implementation… that is the way to go. Industrial ecology as a set of tools and strategies to shape the world of the future and enable it to develop sustainably, needs to adjust and evolve over time. There is often a risk of having to rob Peter to pay Paul which must be minimized. The wheels-within-wheels nature of sustainable development needs to be appreciated and accepted in advance, even if one may agree that it would be difficult to please everyone equally. Something’s gotta give, as they say, for something else to stay. Industrial ecology as a field of education and research is in its teens now, raring to go. In the days to come, even as it entrenches itself as a mature discipline in university campuses across the world, it is vital and extremely necessary to ensure that the links to society, government and industry are strengthened and researchers in this discipline do not become ivory-tower idealists dishing out theories ad infinitum, which do not have any rele-vance to ground realities.

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Od myśli do działania, od idei do wdrażania w życie… tak właśnie funkcjonujemy. Ekologia przemysłowa jako zestaw narzędzi i strategii pozwalających kształtować świat przyszłości umożliwiając jego zrównoważony roz-wój dostosowuje się i zmienia w czasie. Zawsze istnieje zagrożenie, że nasz cel będzie realizowany czyimś kosz-tem, co należy zminimalizować. W każdej sytuacji należy jednak zaakceptować ideę rozwoju zrównoważonego w całej swej złożoności, nawet gdy spełnienie w równym stopniu potrzeb wszystkich okaże się problematyczne. Jak głosi popularne powiedzenie: Aby coś osiągnąć, z czegoś trzeba zrezygnować. Ekologia przemysłowa jest wyzwaniem edukacyjnym i polem badań naukowych. To dyscyplina, która dopiero zaczyna się rozwijać. Ważne jest, aby wraz ze wzrostem jej popularności pozostała ona dyscypliną praktyczną, służącą społeczeństwom, władzom i przemysłowi, a także aby uprawiający ją naukowcy nie stali się oderwany-mi od rzeczywistości teoretykami mnożącymi swoje teorie w nieskończoność, zapominając o świecie rzeczywistym.

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Rozwój portali edukacyjnych w dobie ekspansji serwisów społecznościowych

Andrzejewska M., Stolińska A.

Zeszyty Naukowe. Studia Informatica / Uniwersytet Szczeciński

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2011

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Nr 28

115--127

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[...] W artykule podjęto próbę oceny stopnia ewolucji polskich portali edukacyjnych od witryn o charakterze informacyjnym do tematycznych serwisów społecznościowych, w których istotną rolę odgrywają nie tylko stosowane technologie Web 2.0, ale również powstawanie relacji międzyludzkich i poczucia przynależności do grupy społecznej. W części empirycznej opracowania podjęto próbę określenia, a następnie analizy wskaźników, które uznano za główne wyznaczniki ewolucji edukacyjnych witryn internetowych.

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For several years, you could observe the evolution of technology in web services. One of the consequences is using a wide range of new mechanisms that allow the surfers release internet creativity and allow them to be involved in the process of shaping and enrichment of network resources. Participation in the creation of informational materials (often audiovisual), the ability to: share ideas, insights, criticism, comments, meet new people, implementation of joint projects – all this makes the random population of internet users turn into communities. Therefore social networking appeared and although initially they were focused on students of specific schools, groups of friends or just friends, then as the course of time the inspiration for their establishing became the tasks performed, carried out jobs. This article attempts to assess the degree of evolution of the educational portals on the web starting with informational sites to the themed social networking sites, in which not only technologies like Web 2.0 play important roles, but also the formation of relationships and a sense of belonging to a social group. Evolution is a complex process, the result of multiple factors, and hence an attempt to define indicators for perceiving the partial or complete transformation of web sites.

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Using a virtual world interface in business education

Wankel Ch.

Organizacja i Zarządzanie : kwartalnik naukowy

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2009

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nr 3

139-151

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Contemporary business students are adept in digital media and social networking technologies. Indeed, they are digital natives who will be doing business through new collaborative media in the near future. This article discusses some of the approaches and issues associated with using virtual world interfaces in business education.

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Współcześni studenci biznesu są mistrzami w świecie mediów cyfrowych i społecznych technologiach sieciowych. Są oni "cyfrowymi tubylcami", którzy będą w niedalekiej przyszłości prowadzić interesy przez nowe media współpracy. Niniejszy artykuł omawia kilka podejść i kwestii, związanych z wykorzystaniem interfejsu świata wirtualnego w edukacji biznesowej.

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Sustainable Value

Laszlo Ch.

Problemy Ekorozwoju

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2008

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Vol. 3, nr 2

25-29

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Stakeholder value, based on a company’s economic, environmental, and social performance, is a new and largely untapped source of competitive advantage that is likely to grow in the years ahead. Greater public awareness and rising societal expectations of business in terms of its impacts on health and ecology are creating new strategic risks and opportunities. Although much has been written about stakeholders, we reframe the subject in terms of competitive advantage using an approach that systematically integrates stakeholder considerations into business strategy and operations. Such an approach can assist companies to reduce costs, differentiate products and services, develop new markets that serve unmet societal needs, and influence industry “rules of the game.” Success in capturing these opportunities requires a new leadership vision and the courage to understand and engage a diverse set of constituencies.

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Bezpieczeństwo Polski w odbiorze społecznym

Adamkiewicz M.

Zeszyty Naukowe AON

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1998

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nr 3(32)

212-219

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In social research, the outer security problem of the state is perceived as the resultant of the country’s defence capabilities and military allies’ credibility. Tendencies appearing in surveys illustrating Polish society support for our participation in NATO seem, on one hand, to generalise Poles’ tendencies to unite with a politically strong partner at the same time, to lack the feeling of real threat from our neighbours, on the other hand, certify the will to join military structures which protect national interests on the continent. The acceptance of Poland’s entrance to NATO becomes the first segment of social interest in the state defence problems. Its importance is unquestionable and explicitly exposed in DEMOSKOP research. The other segment presents outer security problems of the state perceived through the army mobility, its ordinance and equipment and also appropriate personnel and staff reserves in the military. In this respect, the conscription service plays an important role as an element of wide citizen preparation to defence needs. This problem seems to be significant also from the point of view of Polish aspirations to join NATO.