scholarly journals Exploring the Socio-Economic Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in Marketplaces in Urban Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-181
Author(s):  
Lewis Abedi Asante ◽  
Richael Odarko Mills
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impact ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Food Prices ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Inner Cities ◽  
Socio Economic Impact

This article explores Ghana’s preventive measures for stemming the spread of the COVID-19 disease among its population and the socio-economic impact of these measures in urban marketplaces. It argues that Ghana’s COVID-19 approach in marketplaces was characterised by (1) improving hygiene conditions through disinfection of all markets, (2) closing down markets to enforce social distancing among traders, and (3) imposing a lockdown to decongest densely populated marketplaces. Yet the micro-geographies of Ghana’s marketplaces complicated the implementation of these preventive measures. The socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in marketplaces were evident in the increased food prices, the economic hardships associated with the lockdown directive, and the forceful relocation and decongestion exercises to enforce social distancing among traders. The hostile nature with which municipal authorities implemented the COVID-19 preventive measures in marketplaces is akin to how they sought to decongest inner cities prior to the emergence of COVID-19.

Assessment of socio-economic impacts of Foot-and-Mouth Disease on Cattle in Twelve Villages of Cambodia

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impact ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Foot And Mouth Disease ◽  
Mouth Disease ◽  
Impact Study ◽  
Animal Diseases ◽  
Foot And Mouth ◽  
Socio Economic Impact

This socio-economic impact study on foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Cambodia is part of the regional initiative funded by AusAID called Stop Transboundary Animal Diseases and Zoonoses (STANDZ), which is coordinated by OIE SRR-SEA.

scholarly journals The socio-economic impact of conservation: the Safe Islands for Seabirds LIFE project

Oryx ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Benedicto Royuela ◽  
Sandra Hervías Parejo ◽  
Azucena de la Cruz ◽  
Pedro Geraldes ◽  
Luis T. Costa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nature Conservation ◽  
Economic Impact ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Life Project ◽  
Conservation Project ◽  
Conservation Projects ◽  
Socio Economic Impact ◽  
The Impact

AbstractUsing the Safe Islands for Seabirds LIFE project as a case study, we assessed the socio-economic impact of a nature conservation project on the local community, focusing on the wealth created and the jobs supported directly and indirectly by the project. The Safe Islands for Seabirds project took place during 2009–2012, mainly on Corvo Island, the smallest and least populated island of Portugal's Azores Archipelago. To assess the impact of the project we used a combination of methods to analyse the project expenditure, the jobs created directly as a result of it, and, by means of multipliers, the incomes and jobs it supported indirectly. We estimate that during 2009–2012 direct expenditure of EUR 344,212.50 from the project increased the gross domestic product of the Azorean region by EUR 206,527.50. Apart from the 4.5 jobs created directly by the project, it also supported indirectly the equivalent of 1.5–2.5 full-time jobs. The project also provided the opportunity to preserve and promote natural amenities important for the quality of life of the local community. Our findings show that a nature conservation project can have positive economic impacts, and we recommend the creation of a standardized tool to calculate in a straightforward but accurate manner the socio-economic impacts of conservation projects. We also highlight the need to design projects that support local economies.

scholarly journals Socio Economic Impact of Weekly Markets: An Assessment of Farmers in Garo Hills of Meghalaya

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 8331-8337
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impact ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Problematic Situation ◽  
Agricultural Produce ◽  
Average Monthly Income ◽  
Socio Economic Impact ◽  
Garo Hills

The weekly markets in Garo Hills of Meghalaya have been a source of livelihood for thousands of farmers. These markets have also been the main source for availing all basic commodities for survival of thousands of villagers who don’t have access to the normal markets for daily essential commodities. But it is observed that farmers who are directly engaged in these weekly markets for ages are not growing economically as well as socially significantly. This paper is an attempt to understand the role of weekly markets in the lives of farmers of thousands villages who are directly engaged in the market for their source of income for livelihood. The paper analyses the socio-economic impacts of the rural weekly markets in the lives of farmers in Garo Hills of Meghalaya. Data was collected through a semi structured schedule from 35 weekly markets operating in Garo Hills. Altogether 175 farmers (5 from each market) who sell their agricultural produce directly in these markets are considered for the study. The study found out that the farmers are able to improve their economic status through it but not significant enough to save for buying extra assets. The average monthly income of the farmers and their economic status is increasing with the years in weekly market. Through the market, farmers get to interact more with others sellers as well as customers. They have become more active in market related activities helping each other in the event of problematic situation and they are receiving more moral supports from others including sellers and customers.

scholarly journals Socio Economic Impact Due to Climate Variability on Selected Villages of Ukhrul and Thoubal Districts, Manipur

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Sanamacha Meetei ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Variability ◽  
Economic Impact ◽  
Global Climate Change ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Rainfall Pattern ◽  
Climate Variability And Change ◽  
Socio Economic Impact ◽  
Precipitation And Temperature

As global climate change continues, many of the villages are likely to become vulnerable at present. The altering of spring shed cycles, rainfall pattern, evaporation, precipitation and temperature are all subjected to climate variability and change. The present paper defined to study the socio-economic impacts due to climate variability on certain villages of Ukhrul and Thoubal districts, Manipur. Tentha and Khekman village are selected from Thoubal district where as Shirui and Hungpung village are selected from

scholarly journals Government Efforts to Prevent Potential Violence Against Women During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Devid Frastiawan Amir Sup
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impact ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Social Safety Net ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The Government ◽  
Socio Economic Impact ◽  
Victims Of Violence

The implementation of large-scale social restrictions in Indonesia to prevent the wider spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, ultimately has socio-economic impacts, which then on a household scale also has the potential to cause violence in it. Women are those who are vulnerable to becoming victims of violence, especially during this pandemic. This research aims to describe the efforts taken by the government in Indonesia in preventing potential violence against women during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research uses qualitative-descriptive-textual methods. The results of this research are, to overcome these socio-economic impacts, the government has taken efforts through social safety net programs. Furthermore, to prevent the potential for violence against women during this pandemic, the government took the effort by implementing the Protocol on the Handling of Cases of Violence Against Women in the Covid-19 Pandemic Period. The value of this research are, to explain that the government has special attention to ensure the availability of protection services for victims of violence against women during this pandemic. Furthermore, through this research, the researchers invite together to work together in support of the efforts taken by the government to minimize the socio-economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, so that it can be resolved immediately.

scholarly journals Assessing the socio-economic impacts of priority marine invasive fishes in the Mediterranean with the newly proposed SEICAT methodology

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 107 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARIKA GALANIDI ◽  
ARGYRO ZENETOS ◽  
SVEN BACHER
Keyword(s):  
Alien Species ◽  
Economic Impact ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Pterois Miles ◽  
Management Actions ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Socio Economic Impact

The assessment of impacts of alien species is one of the most critical steps for the prioritisation of policy and management actions and this requires assessment schemes that can compare impacts across different taxa, ecosystems and socio-economic contexts. The Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact Classification of Alien Species (EICAT and SEICAT) are two methodologies that facilitate such comparisons. They classify alien taxa along a 5-level, semi-quantitative scale based on the magnitude of their impacts on the environment and human well-being, respectively. In this study, we applied both protocols to seven invasive marine fishes that that are already considered “high-risk” and have been singled out for monitoring in relation to fisheries in the Mediterranean (Plotosus lineatus, Pterois miles/volitans, Fistularia commersonii, Lagocephalus sceleratus, Siganus rivulatus/Siganus luridus and Saurida lessepsianus). Here, we focus in particular on their socio-economic impacts. By systematically reviewing the published literature and scoring the demonstrated impacts we show that the taxa with the highest environmental impacts (Major) are P. miles/volitans and the two siganids. In contrast, L. sceleratus had the highest socio-economic impact (Moderate) and highest number of impact records. The high and uniform densities of P. lineatus caused widespread, albeit less severe, impacts in the invaded areas. Human activities that are primarily affected by the selected taxa are commercial and recreational fishing and other recreational uses of the sea through impacts on, mainly, material assets and human health. We found significant data gaps regarding the species’ environmental impacts, especially relating to predation, and make specific recommendations for future research. The links between environmental and socio-economic impacts, especially their cultural dimensions, are poorly documented and require novel approaches. Surveys specifically adapted to capture the distinction between socio-economic impact classes would strengthen our confidence in the assessments and better inform prioritisation and decision-making.

Comprehending and Executing Aacharrasayana in the context of COVID 19

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1099-1104
Author(s):  
Priti Desai ◽  
Anita Wanjari ◽  
Deepali Giri
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Spiritual Health ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Global Level ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Global Population

The COVID 19 pandemic had disrupted the lives of all socio-economic groups of the global population. The lockdowns, social distancing, financial adversities, continuous fear of being a victim to the virus had left every individual desperate with a feeling of vulnerability. Irrespective of all possible efforts at the global level, no ultimate solution to get rid of this virus is available till date except for the preventive measures. Various medicines and formulations are into practice, which may boost one’s immunity to fight against the virus. This catastrophic scenario had resulted in an impact on the human being in all aspects, physical, mental, emotional, social and behavioural. Ayurveda, the science of life has encompassed all these aspects through its preventive and curative principles. Aacharrasayana, code of conduct or behavioural discipline is one such modality that entails perfect mental, physical, social and spiritual health of the human being. The execution of Aacharrasayana in this situation can immensely contribute in restoring mental, spiritual and social health. This review aims to interpret the implementation of various aspects of Aacharrasayanain context of COVID 19 and its utility in combatting the dreadful crisis.

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