scholarly journals Study on the impact of livelihood capital on farmers’ choice of forestland management mode —a case study of Fujian province

2021 ◽  
Vol 235 ◽  
pp. 02003
Author(s):  
Jing Li ◽  
Qin Chen
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Logistic Model ◽  
Management Mode ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood ◽  
Fujian Province ◽  
Binary Logistic Model ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mode A ◽  
Scale Management

Based on the survey data of 300 households in Fujian province, the system of farmers’ choice of forestland management mode was constructed by using the framework of sustainable livelihood analysis, and the impact of livelihood capital on farmers’ choice of forestland management mode was analyzed by using binary logistic model. The research shows that the factors of livelihood capital have different impact on the choice of forestland management mode. On this basis, the author puts forward some countermeasures to encourage farmers to improve their livelihood capital capacity, develop scale management and reduce their dependence on forestland income.

scholarly journals Vulnerability in a tracked society: Combining tracking and survey data to understand who gets targeted with what content

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 1996-2017
Author(s):  
Nadine Bol ◽  
Joanna Strycharz ◽  
Natali Helberger ◽  
Bob van de Velde ◽  
Claes H de Vreese
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
User Characteristics ◽  
Individual Perceptions ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Online Tracking ◽  
The Impact

While data-driven personalization strategies are permeating all areas of online communication, the impact for individuals and society as a whole is still not fully understood. Drawing on Facebook as a case study, we combine online tracking and self-reported survey data to assess who gets targeted with what content. We tested relationships between user characteristics (i.e. socio-demographic and individual perceptions) and exposure to branded content on Facebook. Findings suggest that social media use sophisticated algorithms to target specific groups of users, especially in the context of gender-stereotyping and health. Health-related content was predominantly targeted at older users, females, and at those with higher levels of trust in online companies, as well as those in poorer health conditions. This study provides a first indication of unfair targeting that reinforces stereotypes and creates inequalities, and suggests rethinking the impact of algorithmic targeting in creating new forms of individual and societal vulnerabilities.

scholarly journals An Exploration of The Key Issues and Challenges in Implementing Public-Private Partnerships: A Case Study of The Central Java Power Plant Project, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Fikriyatul Falashifah
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Natural Capital ◽  
National Level ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
Alternative Mechanism ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood ◽  
Central Java ◽  
The Impact

<p>Over the last two decades, Indonesia began to implement Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to provide an alternative mechanism for providing public infrastructure. The need to accelerate development, fulfil national demands and address mounting fiscal constraints are the reasons behind choosing PPP approach. One of the infrastructure projects using PPP mechanisms in Indonesia is Central Java Power Plant (CJPP) project, which is claimed to be the largest power plant in Southeast Asia. The project bidding was won by three consortia including ITOCHU Corporation, Adaro Power and J-Power, while the Government of Indonesia provided a guarantee for this project through the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Indonesia Infrastructure Guarantee Fund (IIGF). The project is built under Build, Operate, Own, and Transfer (BOOT) PPP model.  In continuing academic research about PPP in general and CJPP in particular, this study was conducted with the aim of exploring critical issues and challenges in implementing PPPs in CJPP project. Three issues were chosen for particular examination, including governance, environment and social issues. This study was conducted by adopting a qualitative approach under a constructivist epistemology to gain meaning and knowledge from certain phenomena or specific circumstances, in this case, by using CJPP as a single case study. Document reviews, semi-structured interviews, and unstructured observation were carried out from July to September 2018 to gain information and perspectives from multilevel stakeholders who are in charge, involved in and were impacted by the implementation of PPP mechanism in CJPP. Stakeholder Analysis and Sustainable Livelihood Approach were taken as the framework for data analysis.  This study found that top-down approach applied to implementing PPP in CJPP project left some governance issues and dynamics about power relations and regulations; conflicting stakeholders’ interests; communication and knowledge gaps; and dualism perspectives for viewing the scheme. The Governments of Central Java and Batang Regency underwent difficulties in structuring and implementing Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), or in Bahasa Indonesia known as AMDAL. Meanwhile, coal, the major resource that will be utilised in this project, faces issues surrounding its emissions, stock, and sustainability. Several issues regarding five forms of capital for sustainable livelihood – human capital, social capital, economic capital, natural capital and physical capital – also arose during the project period. These issues included differing perspectives and sentiments among the surrounding societies and economic inequalities, as well as cultural and migration issues.  It is hoped that this research can inform our understanding of PPP implementation, both in policy and in practice. Based on this study, PPP practice at the national level should standardise documents and processes as well as having project assistance. At the regional level, the local government must be more empowered regarding their roles, responsibilities and resource management. Moreover, the impact of PPP on environment and society should be more precisely predicted and managed.</p>

scholarly journals The Role of Cash Transfers in Rebuilding Livelihoods in an Emergency Response: the Typhoon Haiyan Case Study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nothando Gazi
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Response ◽  
Social Protection ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood ◽  
High Exposure ◽  
The Impact

The number of climate-related disasters is increasing more than ever before and cash is becoming an increasingly important tool to deliver assistance during a disaster response due to its flexibility and ability to cut across sectors, amongst other benefits. This research seeks to explore the role of cash in linking the relief phase to the long-term recovery through the promotion of sustainable livelihoods, by focusing on Typhoon Haiyan (known locally as Yolanda) as a case study. The Philippines has high exposure and vulnerability to climate-related disasters, however, it boasts of one of the most advanced social protection systems in the East Asia Pacific region (Bowen, 2015). In order to reach the research objectives, the research methodology employed involves a review of related literature, a field-based evaluation involving interviewing humanitarian practitioners and the adoption of DFID’s Sustainable Livelihood Framework (1999) as a framework of analysis. The results show that cash-based livelihood programming plays a vital role in leading the transition from relief to recovery due to the Value for Money (VfM) it delivers, role in strengthening local market and supply chains and the positive economic multiplier effects that benefit the wider community. Most interventions focus on asset creation, however, investment should be made into disaster risk reduction to reduce vulnerabilities that worsen the impact of shocks on poor households. Also, to enhance the benefits resulting from cash programming, supporting activities should be used in parallel with cash provision. Cash-for-training and livelihood start-up grants can empower women by increasing their human capital and introducing them to the formal economy. More work is required to transform the structures and policies that disadvantage women through patriarchal power systems.

scholarly journals DO MINIMUM WAGES REDUCE EMPLOYMENT? A CASE STUDY OF SARAWAK’S SERVICE SECTOR

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Jabbar Abdullah ◽  
Dzulzalani Eden ◽  
Wong Swee Kiong ◽  
Dayang Asmah bt Awang Hamdan ◽  
Jeffry Douglas William Nagun
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
T Test ◽  
Minimum Wages ◽  
Services Sector ◽  
The Impact

This paper examines the impact of minimum wages using a survey data of services sector in Sarawak. Dependent t-test and regression analysis were conducted to determine the impact of minimum wages on employment. Although minimum wages increased salary, but the impact on employment is very small. Most of the findings do not support minimum wages reduce employment, in contrast with competitive labour market prediction.

scholarly journals Assess the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Propose Solutions for Sustainable Development for Textile Enterprises: An Integrated Data Envelopment Analysis-Binary Logistic Model Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 465
Author(s):  
Han-Khanh Nguyen ◽  
Mai-Nam Vu
Keyword(s):  
Data Envelopment Analysis ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
Logistic Model ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Dea Models ◽  
Binary Logistic Model ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Model Approach

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted many socio-economic areas of countries around the world. It has made the production and business situations of enterprises face substantial difficulties. In this study, the authors used data envelopment analysis (DEA) models to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Vietnam’s textile and garment enterprises. The authors have used the binary logistic model to determine the factors affecting employees’ decision to change jobs in the textile industry. The research results showed that the COVID-19 pandemic greatly affected the business performance of the textile and garment enterprises in Vietnam. Moreover, the results helped identify the factors affecting employee turnover and proposed solutions to help businesses stabilize their personnel situation and develop sustainable businesses in the post-COVID-19 era.

scholarly journals Does economic policy in Nigeria enhance sustainable water and sanitation facilities?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Divine Ndubuisi Obodoechi ◽  
Paschaline Nkeiruka Ugwu ◽  
Chukwuagoziem Samuel Agu ◽  
Davidmac Olisa Ekeocha
Keyword(s):  
Economic Policy ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Logistic Model ◽  
Economic Policies ◽  
Water And Sanitation ◽  
Services Sector ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Community Projects ◽  
Binary Logistic Model ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Over the years, economic policy in Nigeria has been a subject of concern for policymakers. The effectiveness of this policy in providing basic necessities for Nigerians has also been in question. There have been several controversies in terms of its implementation and sustainability over the years. In this paper, we investigate the impact of economic policies on providing sustainable water and sanitation facilities in Nigeria. In our analysis, the binary logistic model is adopted to understand how effective these policies are in providing these facilities. The results show that expenditure on social and community service leads to an increase in the use of unsafe sanitation facilities in the country. Furthermore, our study also shows that expenditure in the health services sector helps in reducing the use of such unsafe facilities. From the results, we recommend that policies aimed toward providing sustainable water and sanitation facilities need proper checks, improvement, and effective implementation so as to achieve viable results. These can be done by implementing supervised community projects on sanitation facilities and also by educating local communities through organized symposiums and workshops in rural and certain urban areas in the country.

The Impact of the Cruise Industry on a Region's Economy: A Case Study of Port Canaveral, Florida

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley M. Braun ◽  
James A. Xander ◽  
Kenneth R. White
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impact ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Input Output ◽  
Significant Component ◽  
Cruise Industry ◽  
Us Economy ◽  
The Us ◽  
Cruise Line ◽  
The Impact

The cruise industry has become a significant component of the US economy, and Port Canaveral has become the second largest cruise port in the country. This study focuses on the special considerations that must be taken into account in measuring the direct spending of the cruise industry, and uses a regional input–output model to estimate the total economic impact. The impacts are based on survey data for the following three groups: cruise line spending; cruise passenger spending; and ships' crew spending.

scholarly journals An Exploration of The Key Issues and Challenges in Implementing Public-Private Partnerships: A Case Study of The Central Java Power Plant Project, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Fikriyatul Falashifah
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Natural Capital ◽  
National Level ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
Alternative Mechanism ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood ◽  
Central Java ◽  
The Impact

<p>Over the last two decades, Indonesia began to implement Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to provide an alternative mechanism for providing public infrastructure. The need to accelerate development, fulfil national demands and address mounting fiscal constraints are the reasons behind choosing PPP approach. One of the infrastructure projects using PPP mechanisms in Indonesia is Central Java Power Plant (CJPP) project, which is claimed to be the largest power plant in Southeast Asia. The project bidding was won by three consortia including ITOCHU Corporation, Adaro Power and J-Power, while the Government of Indonesia provided a guarantee for this project through the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Indonesia Infrastructure Guarantee Fund (IIGF). The project is built under Build, Operate, Own, and Transfer (BOOT) PPP model.  In continuing academic research about PPP in general and CJPP in particular, this study was conducted with the aim of exploring critical issues and challenges in implementing PPPs in CJPP project. Three issues were chosen for particular examination, including governance, environment and social issues. This study was conducted by adopting a qualitative approach under a constructivist epistemology to gain meaning and knowledge from certain phenomena or specific circumstances, in this case, by using CJPP as a single case study. Document reviews, semi-structured interviews, and unstructured observation were carried out from July to September 2018 to gain information and perspectives from multilevel stakeholders who are in charge, involved in and were impacted by the implementation of PPP mechanism in CJPP. Stakeholder Analysis and Sustainable Livelihood Approach were taken as the framework for data analysis.  This study found that top-down approach applied to implementing PPP in CJPP project left some governance issues and dynamics about power relations and regulations; conflicting stakeholders’ interests; communication and knowledge gaps; and dualism perspectives for viewing the scheme. The Governments of Central Java and Batang Regency underwent difficulties in structuring and implementing Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), or in Bahasa Indonesia known as AMDAL. Meanwhile, coal, the major resource that will be utilised in this project, faces issues surrounding its emissions, stock, and sustainability. Several issues regarding five forms of capital for sustainable livelihood – human capital, social capital, economic capital, natural capital and physical capital – also arose during the project period. These issues included differing perspectives and sentiments among the surrounding societies and economic inequalities, as well as cultural and migration issues.  It is hoped that this research can inform our understanding of PPP implementation, both in policy and in practice. Based on this study, PPP practice at the national level should standardise documents and processes as well as having project assistance. At the regional level, the local government must be more empowered regarding their roles, responsibilities and resource management. Moreover, the impact of PPP on environment and society should be more precisely predicted and managed.</p>

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