Capacity Building of Rural Communities in Post-Earthquake Reconstruction in Nepal

Ecocities Now ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 133-147
Author(s):  
Bishnu Pandey ◽  
Ranjan Dhungel ◽  
Surya Narayan Shrestha ◽  
Sushil Gyewali
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Earthquake Reconstruction

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a Human Capacity-building Initiative on Improving the Health of Rural Communities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamed Rezakhani Moghaddam ◽  
Vahideh Aghamohammadi ◽  
Aghil Habibi ◽  
Yousef Hamidzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Job Motivation ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Abstract Background: Given the major role of capacity building in improving the health of rural communities and due to the lack of studies performed on this issue, we aimed to investigate the effectiveness of educational and capacity building intervention on staff communication, job motivation skills, educational performance, and knowledge and behavior of health house clients in Ardabil city’s rural communities.Methods: The pretest-posttest nonequivalent control group design was conducted. In this study, convenience sampling was performed and a total of 220 health care recipients and 108 staff were surveyed in both interventional and control groups. The intervention was designed based on four approaches for capacity building introduced by Crisp et al. Data were collected using three questionnaires including knowledge and practice about healthy lifestyle, communication skills self-assessment, and Wright's job motivation. All statistical analyses were fulfilled using IBM SPSS Statistics software.Results: At the end of the study; the mean scores of knowledge and practice of referrals to health centers about a healthy lifestyle and communication skills and job motivation of healthcare worker increased statistically in the intervention group compared to the baseline (p< 0.05), but changes in these variables were not significant in the control group (p>0.05). Following 3 months of intervention, there were significant differences among the study groups (p< 0.05).Conclusion: Capacity building comprehensive interventions can help in identifying rural community health needs, increasing knowledge and practice of rural communities' residents about health issues, promoting health workers empowerment, and improving health workers' motivation.

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS KOMUNITAS PARIWISATA DESA TENTANG PARIWISATA KREATIF DI BELITUNG TIMUR

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-117
Author(s):  
Ayu Krishna Yuliawati ◽  
Rofi Rofaida ◽  
Budhi Pamungkas Gautama ◽  
Shandra Rama Panji Wulung ◽  
Asti Nur Aryanti
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Organization Management ◽  
The Future ◽  
Tourism Community

The role of rural tourism development can help promote and help the local community of Sebunyuk Village. The purpose of this activity is to identify the needs and problems in developing Sebunyuk as a Tourism Village. The activity partner is the tourism community in Nam Pit Salu, Sebunyuk Village. The main problem is the mindset of people who still have a mindset as farm laborers or miners and do not see tourism as a field that benefits rural communities in the future. Partner problems are overcome through capacity building and assistance in implementing organization management, especially in management and marketing creative tourism products.

scholarly journals The Dilemmas of Rural Planning and Planners in Oyo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (47) ◽  
pp. 75-93
Author(s):  
Ayobami Abayomi Popoola ◽  
Hangwelani Hope Magidimisha
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Rural Planning ◽  
Global Literature ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
And Training

AbstractThe focus on urban planning continues to flood the global literature. However, there is continued silence and neglect with regard to rural planning. The study examined the state of rural planning in Oyo State, Nigeria. Primary data was sourced using structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Questionnaires were administered to two hundred and fifty (250) rural households in six (6) rural local government areas (LGAs) of Oyo State. It was revealed that rural areas remain neglected and behind in planning activities. A majority of respondents believe that no planning takes place in the rural communities in which they reside. The study concludes that improved communication on planning issues between the tiers of the bureau of physical planning and urban development offices remains the route to effective planning. Improved capacity building (expertise) and training are suggested for rural planners. It is also suggested that understanding the local culture is important in contributing towards effective and responsive rural planning.

scholarly journals Capacity Building Needs of Small-Holder Cocoyam (Xanthosoma Sagittifoliuu) Farmers in Selected Rural Communities of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-42
Author(s):  
Kesit Kufre Nkeme ◽  
Jemimah Timothy Ekanem ◽  
Victoria Asuquo Nse
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Marketing Channels ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Small Holder

The study investigated the capacity building needs of small-holder cocoyam farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria during the 2018  cropping season. Data were randomly collected from 130 respondents selected through a multi-stage sampling procedure using questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics, net returns model and budgeting technique. For agronomic management practice, result showed that the major sources of land acquisition and labour were inheritance (63%) and hired labour (52.6%). The majority (71.6%) of sampled farmers cultivated between 20 and 80 stands of cocoyam per farm. Result further showed that the major marketing channels of cocoyam were; farm gate (40.7%) and rural markets (24.7%. The main sources of information for cocoyam farmers were family and friends (40.9%), radio and television (18%) and extension agents (10.5%). The cost-returns analysis showed a gross margin and net return of N1, 164,500.00, and N494, 700.00, respectively, and the return per capital of N1.74. The most capacitybuilding needs of cocoyam farmers were information on processing technology ( x̄=3.31), farm credit information ( x̄= 3.19),   information on pest/ disease control ( x̄=3.17), storage information ( x̄=3.15), record keeping/ evaluation need ( x̄ =2.92) and effective cocoyam marketing ( x̄ =2.88). The major constraints militating against cocoyam production in the study area were; absence of  marketing information ( x̄ =2.57), poor record keeping ( x̄ =2.57), labour scarcity ( x̄ =2.42), pest and disease ( x̄=2.34), lack of improved variety of planting material ( x̄ =2.30). Provision of marketing channels information to farmers, enhancing access to extension contact and periodic training of farmers` on improved management practices are avenues to boost cocoyam production. Keywords: Capacity building needs, small holders cocoyam farmer

A New Perspective on Rural Water Supply and Sanitation

1993 ◽  
Vol 27 (9) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Khalil H. Mancy
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Local Level ◽  
National Level ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Poor Countries ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Water Supply And Sanitation

It is claimed that the United Nations International Decade for Water Supply and Sanitation of the 1980s, has served to provide more than 1.3 billion people with capabilities tor adequate water supplies, and about 750 million with sanitation. The principle impact has been in rural communities of developing countries. Unfortunately, a considerable portion of these facilities are abandoned and inoperative. While completely manageable in the rich industrialized countries, water related diseases, e.g. infant mortality, child diarrhoea, and cholera epidemics persist in the poor countries of South America, Africa and Asia. The situation has been exacerbated by explosive population growth in the poor countries of the world. Despite national and international commitment, water supply and sanitation services are not keeping up with the demand, and many investments have not been sustained. It is clear now that the major constraint, in the less developed countries, has not been the lack of funds or water supply and sanitation technology, but rather an absence of a capacity to develop, utilize and sustain the available resources. Capacity building in a given country must come from within and it is basically a social-political process. The commitment of a country for capacity building of the water sector should be approached on two levels. On the national level this may entail changes in water related policies, establishment of legal, regulatory, and information systems, and the involvement of citizen groups and national professional organizations. On the local level, it is imperative to strengthen local institutional resources, technical, managerial and financial capabilities, and community involvement. Integration of water supply and sanitation agencies with local irrigation districts is frequently advantageous where water reclamation options are feasible. Examples from Egypt are presented.

The Case for VLE in Life-long Learning, Capacity Building and Poverty Reduction

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 29-36
Author(s):  
Najim Ussiph
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Learning Capacity ◽  
Life Long Learning ◽  
The Impact

The study seeks to find more efficient and sustainable ways to support life-long learning with ICT in the Ghanaian rural setting, to explore the possible impact of using Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to support teaching and learning in rural community to promote consistent capacity building of residents, the impact of improved access to ICT on information literacy, usage and employability in the rural communities.

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