Empowerment of Community Associations

2021 ◽  
pp. 177-177
Keyword(s):  
Community Associations

Archiving white community historical manuscripts in postcolonial Zimbabwe

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-150
Author(s):  
Samuel Chabikwa ◽  
Nathan Mnjama ◽  
Maitseo MM Bolaane
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Regulatory Framework ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Post Colonial ◽  
White Community ◽  
Community Associations ◽  
Management Standards ◽  
National Archives ◽  
Historical Manuscripts

This paper is premised on the observation that mainstream archival activities are the main cause and source of the “absences and silences” of the voices of the minority and the underrepresented in the archives. The aim of the study is to explain the context and documentation strategies of archiving and preservation of Historical Manuscripts (HM) of the white community in post-colonial Zimbabwe. In particular, the study seeks to: (a) Determine the legislative, regulatory framework for the management of HM in selected cultural heritage institutions in Zimbabwe; (b) Assess the acquisition policies and practices of mainstream cultural heritage institutions in Zimbabwe; (c) Describe the usage, purposes, and accessibility of both pre-archival and archival HM of the white community. The findings of the study revealed adequate provisions in the National Archives of Zimbabwe Act (2001) for the archiving of HM of the white community in Zimbabwe, although there were limitations of outdated policies for the institutions studied. The study also addressed the issue of limited funding and shrinking budgets which impeded on the operations of both selected cultural heritage institutions and white community associations. This resulted in failure to adhere to archiving/records management standards, and the upgrading of equipment and facilities, as well as the recruitment and retention of requisite and qualified staff. Overall, this endangers the HM collections to neglect and decay. HM were migrated from Zimbabwe to other countries regionally and abroad into private hands, and their extent, nature, condition of storage and status of preservation are undetermined.

scholarly journals LOCAL WISDOM OF BADONCEK AS ORAL TRADITION IN PARIAMAN WEDDING CEREMONY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-40
Author(s):  
Deliana Deliana ◽  
Masdiana Lubis
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Oral Tradition ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Mutual Cooperation ◽  
Mutual Help ◽  
Community Associations ◽  
Comparison Methods ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Wedding Ceremony

This paper is concerned with an oral tradition called Badoncek program which is usually performed at night after the invited guests of a wedding party have gone home. In this study, 20 informants of Pariaman community were interviewed in two different locations, that is at Pasar Sukaramai, Medan and Naras Hilir village in Pariaman district. These interviews generated a total of 6 forms of local wisdom in badoncek ceremony and 5 forms of its weaknesses which were then recorded, transcribed, and documented. This research used in-depth interview and focussed on group discussion. The focus of discussion was on finding the forms of local wisdom and the weakness of the oral tradition of badoncek. These forms of weakness were analyzed based on interpretation and comparison methods. It was found that the concept Barek samo dipikua jikok ringan samo dijinjiang ‘A heavy problem is to be lifted together, and a light problem is also to be carried together’ was implemented through badoncek tradition. The six forms of local wisdom of badoncek were mutual cooperation, harmony, deliberation and consensus, mutual help, openness, and entertainment. The five forms of weaknesses of badoncek were an old tradition, lack of socialization, lack of parents’ role in motivating young generation, lack of knowledge about oral tradition, and lack of empathy to contribute. A number of attempts have been made to preserve badoncek tradition by approaching the local government, custom leaders in Pariaman District, and Pariaman community associations. Badoncek tradition could also be applied to raise funds in order to support various programs of the local government.

scholarly journals Feasibility and Desirability of Scaling up Community –based Health Insurance (CBHI) in rural communities in Uganda. Lessons from Kisiizi hospital CBHI scheme.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALEX KAKAMA AYEBAZIBWE
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Health Financing ◽  
Scaling Up ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Leadership And Management ◽  
Community Based Health Insurance ◽  
Community Associations ◽  
Key Informant

Abstract Background Community-based health Insurance (CBHI) schemes have been implemented world over as initial steps for National Health Insurance. The CBHI concept developed out of a need for financial protection against catastrophic health expenditure to the poor after failure of other health financing mechanisms. CBHI schemes reduce out-of-pocket payments, and improve access to healthcare services in addition to raising additional revenue for health sector. Kisiizi hospital CBHI scheme has 41,500 registered members since 1996, organised in 210 community associations known as ‘Bataka’ or ‘Engozi’ societies. Members pay annual premium fees and a co-payment fee before service utilisation. This Study aimed at exploring the feasibility and desirability of scaling up CBHI in Rubabo County, with objectives of; exploring community perceptions and determining acceptability of CBHI, identifying barriers and enablers to scaling up CBHI and documenting lessons regarding CBHI expansion in a rural community. Method: Explorative study using qualitative methods. Key informant interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) were used in data collection. Twenty two key informant interviews were conducted using semi-structured questionnaires. Three FGD for scheme members and three for non-scheme members were conducted. Data was analysed using thematic approach. Results : Scaling up Kisiizi hospital CBHI is desirable because: it conforms to the government social protection agenda, conforms to society values, offers a comprehensive benefits package, and is a better healthcare financing alternative for many households. Scaling up Kisiizi hospital CBHI is largely feasible because of a strong network of community associations, trusted quality of services at Kisiizi Hospital, affordable insurance fees, and trusted leadership and management systems. Scheme expansion faces a few obstacles: long distances and high transport costs to Kisiizi hospital, low levels of knowledge about insurance, overlapping financial priorities at household level and inability of some households to pay insurance fees. Conclusions CBHI implementation requires the following considerations: Conformity with society values and government priorities, a comprehensive benefits package, trusted quality of healthcare services, affordable fees, and trusted leadership and management systems. Key words Community-based Health Insurance, Universal Health Coverage, Health financing, Enrolment

Community Associations of Chalk Grassland Leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha): Conclusions for Habitat Conservation

2005 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norbert Maczey ◽  
Greg J. Masters ◽  
John A. Hollier ◽  
Simon R. Mortimer ◽  
Valerie K. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Conservation ◽  
Chalk Grassland ◽  
Community Associations

Does the Internet Enhance the Capacity of Community Associations?

2005 ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Weare ◽  
William E. Loges ◽  
Nail Oztas
Keyword(s):  
The Internet ◽  
Community Associations

Toward an Institutional Theory of Community and Community Associations: a Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl Milofsky
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Institutional Theory ◽  
Urban Sociology ◽  
Limited Liability ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
The Past ◽  
Community Associations ◽  
History Of ◽  
Over Time

AbstractThis article argues the position that the symbolic sense of community is a product of action by associations and larger community-based organizations. It draws on a theory from urban sociology called “the community of limited liability.” In the past this theory, first articulated by Morris Janowitz, has mostly been used to argue that residents living in a local neighborhood feel a sense of identification with that area to the extent that the symbolism of that neighborhood has been developed. This article extends Janowitz’s theory to apply to local associations and their efforts to create activities, movements, and products that encourage residents to expand their sense of symbolic attachment to a place. We argue that this organizational method has long been used by local associations but it has not been recognized as an organizational theory. Because associations have used this approach over time, communities have a historical legacy of organizing and symbol creating efforts by many local associations. Over time they have competed, collaborated, and together developed a collective vision of place. They also have created a local interorganizational field and this field of interacting associations and organizations is dense with what we call associational social capital. Not all communities have this history of associational activity and associational social capital. Where it does exist, the field becomes an institutionalized feature of the community. This is what we mean by an institutional theory of community.

Wireless Technologies for Mobile Computing and Commerce

2009 ◽  
pp. 1175-1182
Author(s):  
David Wright
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Computing ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Base Stations ◽  
Wifi Networks ◽  
Municipal Governments ◽  
Wireless Technologies ◽  
Community Associations ◽  
Data Rates ◽  
Business Analysis ◽  
British Telecom

At the time of writing (1Q06) most countries have a small number (2-6) of major cellular operators offering competing 2.5G and 3G cellular services. In addition, there is a much larger number of operators of WiFi networks. In some cases, a major cellular operator, for example, Deutsche Telekomm and British Telecom, also offers a WiFi service. In other cases, WiFi services are provided by a proliferation of smaller network operators, such as restaurants, laundromats, airports, railways, community associations and municipal governments. Many organizations offer WiFi free of charge as a hospitality service, for example, restaurants. Cellular services offer ubiquitous, low data rate communications for mobile computing and commerce, whereas WiFi offers higher data rates, but less ubiquitous coverage, with limitations on mobility due to business as opposed to technology reasons. Emerging networks for mobile computing and commerce include WiMAX and WiMobile (Wright, 2006), which offer higher data rates, lower costs and city-wide coverage with handoff of calls among multiple base stations. These new technologies may be deployed by the organizations that currently deploy cellular and WiFi networks, and also may give rise to a new group of competitive wireless network operators. This article identifies the capabilities needed for mobile computing and commerce and assesses their technology and business implications. It identifies developments in the wireless networks that can be used for mobile computing and commerce, together with the services that can be provided over such networks. It provides a business analysis indicating which network operators can profitably deploy new networks, and which network operators need to establish business and technology links with each other so as to better serve their customers. The resulting range of next generation service, technologies and network operators available for mobile computing and commerce is identified.

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