Mirroring decision – making in resource value chain
2025
Beate Zlaugotne

Defending
02.10.2025. 14:00, Rīgā, Āzenes ielā 12/1, 607. auditorijā

Supervisor
Jeļena Pubule, Jūlija Gušča

Reviewers
Francesco Romagnoli, Wolfgang Irrek, Andrea Cappelli

The Thesis aims to develop a flexible multi-factorial methodology based on incremental complexity, guiding decision-makers from simple assessments to comprehensive evaluations. The framework integrates three levels: strategic fit, sustainability and utility value, and accommodates both qualitative and quantitative data. Testing across nine case studies in energy, waste, agriculture, and industry sectors at multiple governance levels confirmed its adaptability and effectiveness in identifying sustainable solutions. The methodology contributes to informed, inclusive, and sustainability-driven decisions, supporting circular and climate-resilient development.


Keywords
Ilgtspēja, lēmumu pieņemšana, pakāpeniskā sarežģītība, resursu vērtības ķēde
DOI
10.7250/9789934372070

Zlaugotne, Beate. Mirroring decision – making in resource value chain. PhD Thesis. Rīga: [RTU], 2025. 262 p.

Publication language
Latvian (lv)
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