Identifying Sustainable Solutions for Sanitation, Energy, and Water Needs in Off-Grid Indian Villages

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anju Vijayan Nair ◽  
Anand Balu Nellippallil ◽  
Ashok K. Das ◽  
John Hall ◽  
Janet K. Allen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Go Analysis ◽  
Food Energy ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Technical Solutions ◽  
The Village

Abstract Food, energy, and water are the significant factors necessary for the social and economic well-being and prosperity of people, particularly to accelerate rural development. In order to attain sustainable development in off-grid villages, the issues associated with the Food-Energy-Water (FEW) nexus must be addressed with respect to social, economic and environmental aspects. SunMoksha, a socio-technical enterprise, has proposed a model that includes smart technical solutions or intelligent assets, such as, Smart AQUAnet™, Smart Nanogrid™, Smart MEZ™, etc., addressing food, energy and water needs in off-grid villages. Its development model allows for multiple sustainable solutions to be introduced into the rural community, to address specific needs as the community moves up in the development process. In this paper, a method is presented to identify such sustainable smart solutions. The method involves the use of the dilemma triangle and Go/No-Go analysis to address the needs in off-grid Indian villages. We demonstrate the efficacy of the method by first identifying the key issues in an Indian off-grid village from the perspective of the FEW nexus using the dilemma triangle construct. A Go/No-Go analysis is used to select the best feasible solution from a set of possible solutions addressing the dilemmas and issues. Additionally, the needs for sanitation in the village is also considered in the analysis, keeping in mind the health and well-beings of the communities. The method is generic and will support stakeholders/decision-makers in identifying and selecting the best suitable solution from a set of potential solutions. The method is illustrated for an off-grid village to identify an intelligent asset to simultaneously address the sanitation, energy and water needs.

Vulnerability context and well-being factors of Indigenous community development: a study of Peninsular Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-105
Author(s):  
Md. Khaled Saifullah ◽  
Muhammad Mehedi Masud ◽  
Fatimah Binti Kari
Keyword(s):  
Basic Education ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Indigenous Community ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
The Social ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Significant Factors

The Indigenous people of Malaysia are a heterogeneous community scattered over more than 852 villages in Peninsular Malaysia. This community has been identified to be among the poorest and marginalized in Peninsular Malaysia. This study evaluates the well-being factors as well as problems that hinder the development of an Indigenous community in Peninsular Malaysia. This article adopted a quantitative approach based on data collected through survey and 2,136 respondents were interviewed. The study reveals that the Indigenous community is likely to remain poor in terms of economic status significantly because of insufficient access to basic education and the inability of being employed. This is also due to the inability to receive support for housing, economic livelihood, and other social infrastructures. In addition, the study indicates that economic status and access to education are the most significant factors that may help improve the overall well-being of an Indigenous community. This finding also suggests that the social and environmental aspects in Peninsular Malaysia have not improved together with economic development.

The Role of Women in the Yakan Weaving the Maintenance and Preservation of Cultural Heritage

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda Q. Salang
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Shared Responsibility ◽  
Community Control ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
The People ◽  
The Social ◽  
Role Of Women ◽  
The Village

The study was conducted in Highland Village, Upper Calarian Zamboanga City to analyze the role of women in the Yakan weaving particularly in the maintenance and preservation of cultural heritage. Specifically the study aimed to describe the role of women in the Yakan weaving, describe the Yakan weaving as it relates to the culture of the people in the Yakan village of Upper Calarian, Zamboanga City, determine the factors that preserve the Indigenous knowledge that is unique to the Yakan culture. Dtermine the perceived contribution of Yakan weaving to the social, economic and environmental aspects of the Yakan community; and Reommend development strategies and policies to ensure the sustainability of the weaving industry. Survey was used with a total enumeration of 52 household respondents in assessing the preservation of cultural heritage. An FGD with 15 weavers residing in the village was conducted. Questionnaire was administered on the Samal settlement to test the reliability of the instrument. Data was processed and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software. Results of the study revealed that the continuous weaving activities of the local people developed the trait of the next generation. It developed a shared responsibility of maintaining the knowledge and preserving the endogenous craft in the Yakan tribe. Weaving portrays the condition and relevance of community life as well as understanding the nature and cultural characteristics of the Yakan people. Keywords - Cultural technology, Social capital, Cultural Heritage, Indigenous knowledge Cooperation and collaboration, self reliance and community control, Capacity building and Living with ecological limits

scholarly journals Hydropower Generation in Malaysia: A Review and Some Notes

2021 ◽  
pp. 24-31
Author(s):  
Chee Wah Yap ◽  
Chee Kong Yap
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Economic Factor ◽  
Economic Aspect ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Hydropower Generation ◽  
The Social ◽  
Planning Processes ◽  
Future Potential ◽  
Reduced Costs

The objective of this paper was to discuss the future potential of Hydropower Generation (HG) in Malaysia based on available publications published between 1970 and 2021 in the Scopus database (12 papers) and non-Scopus (3 papers). Out of the 15 papers reviewed, it was found that 73% of papers studied and discussed the economic aspect of the HG in Malaysia, while 27-47% studied and discussed the social and environmental aspects although some could merge with the economic factor. This paper indicated the economic aspect as primary importance in the hydropower studies and construction in their planning processes until full implementation of this Renewable Energy (RE) in Malaysia. This analysis shows that Large (> 10 MW) Hydropower System (HPS) papers only covered 31% of the 12 papers (discarding the 2 unspecified papers) reviewed in this study, while the rest (69%) covered mostly Micro (< 100 kW) HPS (46%), followed by Mini (< 1 MW), Small (< 10 MW), and Pico (< 5 kW) HPSs. It is almost certain, the Micro HPS or lower capacities of HPS hold the bright future in the reduced costs of energy consumption in Malaysia with special reference to economic factors that would boost the social development the betterment of well-being of the nation.

scholarly journals Impact of MGNREGA on Rural Development in Mobiripatty Panchayati in Dharmapuri District

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 21-25
Author(s):  
V Chinnasamy
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mahatma Gandhi ◽  
Rural Employment ◽  
The Social ◽  
Employment Guarantee ◽  
The Village ◽  
Economic Well Being

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) indicates that the programme can have an impact positivelyon the social and economic well-being of rural labourers and their families in particular. It holds the great prospect of bringing significant changes in the rural area. MGNREGA has strengthened the social auditing through various mechanisms adopted by the scheme which is mandated to be implemented by the village panchayats. One of the prime requirements of the project is that it is to be performed by the village panchayat not through the contractors either appointed by the panchayats.

scholarly journals MEASUREMENT OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING IN JELEKONG BANDUNG INDONESIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 195-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratna Jatnika
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Mutual Trust ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Know How ◽  
The Social ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Village

Purpose: Jelekong is a village in the suburbs of Bandung. The village is famous for its variety of art, puppet, and painting. This study wants to know how people in Jelekong share their knowledge to improve the social well-being of the community. Methodology: This research is a descriptive study. Sampling technique uses stratified cluster sampling. Collecting data on the 67 community leaders in the village of Jelekong indicates that knowledge sharing instruments are reliable and valid. The reliability coefficient is calculated using Cronbach alpha showed that Cronbach alpha coefficient is 0911. The validity is calculated using confirmatory factor analysis showed that p = 1 and RSMEA = 0. Main Findings: The result shows that knowledge sharing in Jelekong, in general, is quite good, but still have poor ability in aspects of ICT capability and build mutual trust. Therefore, Jelekong society needs to be given training to have the potential of ICTs and build mutual trust in sharing knowledge to improve the social well-being of the community. Implications/Applications: The results of the study can be applied by the authorities in understanding the technological needs of society. In addition, they can develop different training programs and techniques that promote knowledge sharing, so knowledge can be shared easily and quickly to overcome various problems in the society.

scholarly journals APPLYING THE VERNACULAR MODEL TO HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amer Al-Jokhadar ◽  
Wassim Jabi
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
North Africa ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Geometric Model ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Definition Of

In the age of globalisation and continuous urbanisation, architects have a greater responsibility to design residential buildings with comfortable and sustainable environments. However, sustainable solutions should not concern themselves only with utilising technology, but also with creating synergies amongst a community’s social, cultural, historical, and environmental aspects. This research focuses on the implications of this wider definition of sustainability within the hot-arid climates of the Middle East and North Africa. Most of the current high-rise residential buildings in these regions do not promote social cohesion as they have been constructed without consideration for local identity and lifestyle. In contrast, vernacular courtyard dwellings and neighbourhoods offer good examples of socially cohesive and healthy environments. Yet, vernacular houses might not be compatible with pressures of modern construction. The question then becomes how to maintain the relationship between the spatial, social and environmental aspects while employing the latest technologies and materials. This paper presents the different qualities of vernacular houses and neighbourhoods in the different regions of the Middle East and North Africa. Social and spatial relationships of different cases are assessed, through a typological analysis approach using a developed syntactic-geometric model, to trace the lifestyle and the cultural values of the society. The aim is a parametric exploration of appropriate sustainable solutions that facilitate the synergy of socio-climatic requirements, the well-being qualities of the residents, and the specifics of culture, time and people while designing sustainable high-rise developments.

scholarly journals Polish Local Government’s Perspective on Revitalisation: A Framework for Future Socially Sustainable Solutions

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (16) ◽  
pp. 4888
Author(s):  
Justyna Przywojska
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Local Decision ◽  
Local Decision Makers

The principal goal of this paper is to investigate the views of local government officials on revitalisation priorities in Polish municipalities. To accomplish this, the perception of revitalisation objectives by local government representatives (who, according to Polish regulations, are responsible for revitalisation planning and carrying it out) was examined. A catalogue of revitalisation objectives, which were assessed by the respondents, was drawn up on the basis of a review of research on the conceptualisation and measurement of sustainable revitalisation and social sustainability at the local level. Exploratory factor analysis was the method used in the study. In total, the list of the examined revitalisation objectives includes 26 objectives related to the following revitalisation dimensions: infrastructure, community, economy, environment, space, co-governance, and inclusion. A survey of the executive bodies of 573 municipalities in Poland revealed a discrepancy between the sustainable approach to revitalisation advocated by the researchers and the perception of revitalisation objectives by the local decision makers. The study demonstrated that decision makers ranked objectives related to the physical dimension of revitalisation and selected objectives related to the social dimension of revitalisation and oriented at counteracting social exclusion by far the highest. The proactive objectives, related to the engagement, mobilisation and integration of the inhabitants, improvement of human capital, stimulation of the local economy and residential satisfaction, were viewed as definitely less important. The challenges facing revitalisation in Poland still fail to be perceived holistically by decision makers, which may hinder the building of strong and sustainable communities.

scholarly journals RETHINKING SOCIABLE GREEN SPACES AMID THE COVID-19 CRISIS: A CASE STUDY OF BATAM, INDONESIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 222
Author(s):  
Carissa Dinar Aguspriyanti
Keyword(s):  
Green Space ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Activity Settings ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
The Social ◽  
Key Issues

Abstract: One of the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 crisis undisputedly is changes in the way people use public spaces including green spaces. Some people despite the social isolation rules still often visit public green spaces to maintain their well-being. This study aimed to rethink how green spaces as a sociable place can be more adaptable to fulfill the new needs of people which have arisen due to the pandemic. Direct-structured observation and semi-structured interviews with purposive sampling were conducted in the park located in Batam, Indonesia. It was revealed that the use of this park as a sociable place has prioritized most on ‘relaxation’ behaviours at one time, followed by ‘affiliation’ and ‘interaction’ behaviours after the pandemic strikes. The ‘affiliation’ activities, nevertheless, were interestingly the top reason for people visiting this park more frequently in a week. The proposed post-pandemic concept of the park as a sociable green space was subsequently conceived around the circulation, furniture, and activity settings with several design strategies as a response to the key issues concerning the social behaviours and health protocol system in this park. Abstrak: Salah satu dampak jangka panjang dari krisis COVID-19 yang tidak terbantahkan adalah perubahan cara orang menggunakan ruang publik termasuk ruang terbuka hijau. Walaupun terdapat aturan isolasi sosial, beberapa orang masih sering mengunjungi ruang terbuka hijau untuk menjaga kesehatan mereka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memikirkan ulang bagaimana ruang terbuka hijau sebagai ruang publik ramah atau tempat bersosialisasi dapat menjadi lebih adaptif untuk memenuhi kebutuhan baru masyarakat yang muncul akibat pandemi. Observasi langsung terstruktur dan wawancara semi terstruktur dengan purposive sampling dilakukan di taman yang terletak di Batam, Indonesia. Studi ini menemukan bahwa penggunaan taman tersebut sebagai ruang publik ramah telah memprioritaskan perilaku 'relaksasi' dalam satu waktu, diikuti oleh perilaku 'afiliasi' dan 'interaksi' setelah pandemi melanda. Namun menariknya, aktivitas yang berkaitan dengan ‘afiliasi’ menjadi alasan utama orang untuk lebih sering mengunjungi taman ini dalam satu minggu. Usulan konsep taman pasca pandemi sebagai ruang terbuka hijau ramah kemudian digagas terkait pengaturan sirkulasi, furnitur, dan aktivitas dengan beberapa strategi desain sebagai respon terhadap isu-isu utama mengenai perilaku sosial dan sistem protokol kesehatan di taman ini.

Introduction An Overview of Issues and Trends

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-38
Author(s):  
Georg Fischer ◽  
Robert Strauss
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
European Integration ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Social Model ◽  
Population Groups ◽  
The Social ◽  
Key Issues

The Introduction starts with a brief review of the main social-economic characteristics of the ways that opportunity and income are shared and the welfare of the population is protected. It identifies the growing interest among policymakers in Europe and elsewhere in the economic effects of inequality. This explains the structure of this book and the questions the different chapters address. This is followed by a short summary of European integration. It discussed the concept and the elements of the European Social Model. This is followed by a summary of the analysis provided in the volume’s other chapters. The final section highlights the key issues confronting European policymakers seeking to safeguard income, wealth, and well-being. It concludes that European Union integration has broadly benefitted the social welfare of many people in Europe but that this is not unambiguously the case. The benefits from integration were expected to be shared widely, almost automatically, but in reality they have not reached all population groups, regions, and sometimes countries, and integration can have adverse effects.

scholarly journals Social Well-Being of the Rural Khakas People

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (3) ◽  
pp. 312-319
Author(s):  
Olga Lushnikova
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Urban Experience ◽  
Migration Flow ◽  
Reverse Migration ◽  
Rural Living ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Village

The Khakas people are mainly rural. As a result, the preservation of the indigenous population of the Republic of Khakassia depends on the social well-being of its village dwellers. The migration flow from rural to urban areas is currently increasing because the village is going through a crisis. However, the ethnic community is responsible for the "reverse" migration. Urban experience changes attitudes, habits, and lifestyle, thus affecting the social well-being. The article attempts to compare the social well-being of the Khakas people with some urban experience and those with no such experience. The ex-urban residents proved unsatisfied with rural living conditions but demonstrated a more conscious life attitude and optimistic expectations. The rural old timers appeared less satisfied with their lives and more pessimistic. However, they were more willing to improve their living conditions, which might help to preserve the indigenous rural population of Khakassia.

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