Teleworking: An Information Technology Tool for Integrated Broadband Communication Development in Rural Areas of Europe

1993 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 241-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Tsiligirides
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Broadband Isdn ◽  
Broadband Communication ◽  
Gradual Process ◽  
Technology Tool ◽  
The Right ◽  
Effective Use

Information technology has an increasing impact in the development of rural areas but the development and implementation of telematic services in these areas present special problems such as the appropriate mix of communication technologies, the commercial prospects of recovering the cost of investment, the social problems etc., which currently limit their effective use. With the recent introduction of narrowband ISDN (Integrated Services Data Networks) in Europe it is now possible to offer various services on a single subscriber line. In addition, with the development of both high reliable fibre-optic transmission and very fast switching systems, the introduction of broadband ISDN can also be considered. Unfortunately, the less favoured regions of EC (European Community) lack infrastructure. The development in these areas will be a gradual process. Large investments will be required, and the systems installed will have a lifetime of some decades. Therefore the right decisions on the chosen technologies and on the appropriate system configurations have to be taken to ensure success. In this work, the teleworking prospects as an IT tool for rural development are studied in detail. The motivation, the technology and the prosperity of teleworking in the less favoured regions of the EC are analysed and discussed. The analysis considers the existing telecommunication infrastructure in each one of the six peripheral member states in relation with the development and implementation of some important telematic systems in these areas. The main features of the proposed technologies as well as the establishment of the possible cost effective strategies for IBC (Integrated Broadband Communication) implementation in rural areas is also provided. It appears that teleworking is a key element for rural development and can be implemented through the realization of the IBCNs (IBC Networks). By taking lessons from some of the most important experimental initiatives which have already been introduced in some countries, useful recommendations in the policy to be adopted by the EC are drawn and presented.

scholarly journals Rural Accessibility, Rural Development, and Natural Disasters in Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 391-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saleh Ahmed ◽  
Elizabeth Eklund
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
National Development ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Social And Economic Development

Rural accessibility means more than just reliable roads and cost-effective transportation networks. Rural accessibility is critical for achieving social and economic development in low-income developing countries such as Bangladesh where both rural and urban development are constrained by significant infrastructural deficiencies. It is also an important factor that determines the effects of natural disasters on these resource-constrained societies, since both disaster responses and sustainable development are compromised by poor rural accessibility. Using two contrasting case studies from Bangladesh, this article reveals the significance of improved rural accessibility on rural development and the effects of natural disasters on rural areas. The findings of this article suggest that the improvement of rural accessibility should be a top national development priority, since it increases the opportunities for sustainable social and economic development and reduces the adverse effects of natural disasters on the rural areas in developing countries such as Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Social Services Planning in Rural Areas: A Theoretical Review

2004 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Djarot S. Widyatmoko
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Social Service ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Poverty ◽  
National Development ◽  
Service Planning ◽  
Main Concern ◽  
Development Concept ◽  
The Right

Nowadays, the comprehensive and integrated rural development concept has been considered as the right approach in order to combat the root of rural poverty. By its main concern on area planning, i. e. the availability of planning apparatus at local (regional) level, comprehensive local (rural) resource analysis, and multi-disciplinary approach, it is expected that the weakneses of centralized planning which, among others, concentrates on economic growth can be reduced or even eliminated. This paper tries to explain the place of social service planning in the rural development concept above. The approach used is by discussing the place of service planning in the national development policies; collective decision making system, especially related to planning procedure and process; and social service problems in rural areas. 

scholarly journals Impact of Community Biogas Plant Implemented by Rural Development Academy in Rural Areas of Bogura, Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
pp. 23-31
Author(s):  
Noor Muhammad ◽  
Liza Bosak ◽  
Samir Kumar Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Biogas Plant ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Biomass Fuels ◽  
Societal Problems ◽  
The Impact

This paper determined the impact of community biogas plant implemented by rural development academy in rural areas of Bogura, Bangladesh. Data were collected by structured questionnaire having open and closed form questions. Researchers collected data with the help of BCS health care foundation trainees from the selected 68 families who were the direct beneficiaries of community biogas plant. Focus group discussion and information from union parishad were also taken into consideration. The research found that biogas plant is useful to produce a renewable, high-quality fuel i.e. biogas which is using as a alternative of biomass fuels (firewood and dried dung) for meeting energy utilization demands. In the past fuel demand was fulfilled by deforestation and land degradation which results in different health and societal problems and also cause excessive emission of greenhouse gases. Biogas is used for cooking, lighting, heating and feedstock etc while slurry of biogas increases soil fertility and taste of foods. Number of cattle also increases for biogas plants. The biogas production derives from various agricultural resources, such as manure and harvest remains enormously available. Biogas technology represents a sustainable way to produce energy for household, particularly in developing countries. It can be cost-effective and environment friendly technology for the people in rural areas. So, Biogas can be a best substitute of biomass fuels for use in rural areas.

Rural development planning of the EU Member States: CAP reform 2013

2021 ◽  
pp. 64-71
Author(s):  
Svetlana G. Golovina ◽  
◽  
Ivan N. Mikolaychik ◽  
Lidia N. Smirnova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
European Values ◽  
The Right ◽  
National Programs ◽  
The Eu

The implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union (CAP) for the development of rural areas was carried out in 2014-2020 in the line of Second Pillar CAP and closely integrated with the implementation of rural development programs developed in each state-member EU. The features of the CAP Second Pillar (distinguishing it from the First Pillar) include: 1) the possibility of choosing at the national (regional) level of priorities for the development of rural areas from the general list determined for the EU as a whole; 2) the right to use for the implementation of national programs not all, but only a few tools specified in the content of the CAP; 3) implementation of developed and adopted national programs purely on terms of co-financing by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and national (regional) funds. The purpose of the study is, firstly, to thoroughly describe the regulations concerning the planning and implementation of national programs for rural development, and secondly, to highlight those areas and measures of state support for rural areas that are extremely useful for incorporation into domestic practice. High research interest in this regard is represented by (1) the CAP priorities formulated for the analyzed period, their scientific and practical justification, (2) the algorithm for determining the goals and strategies of national rural development policies, the procedures for their harmonization with common European values, (3) a list of measures, specified by the EU for the implementation of the Second Pillar of the CAP, an logic for their selection for the execution of national policies, (4) monitoring mechanisms to check the effectiveness of the modern financial instruments using to achieve the priorities and goals outlined in the programs.

scholarly journals The Diversification of Sicilian Farms: A Way to Sustainable Rural Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6073
Author(s):  
Martina Aronica ◽  
Maria Francesca Cracolici ◽  
Debora Insolda ◽  
Davide Piacentino ◽  
Salvatore Tosi
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Spatial Clusters ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
The Right ◽  
Tourism Services ◽  
Detailed Picture ◽  
Simple Indicator

Rural areas still suffer from a lack of sustainable development, and the diversification of farms may be a step in the right direction. The paper provides a detailed picture of the diversification of Sicilian farms into tourism services. Specifically, we propose a simple indicator of localization intensity of agritourism farms and explore their spatial distribution at municipality level. Our study highlights that Sicilian farms rarely diversify into tourism services, despite being situated in attractive areas. That said, some significant spatial clusters of municipalities where agritourism farms are highly concentrated do emerge from the study.

scholarly journals Smart Buildings: A Model Approach for Institutional Buildings

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumar Avinash Chandra
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Life Cycle Costs ◽  
Smart Buildings ◽  
Structure Information ◽  
The Right

Smart Buildings should be seen from a multi-industrial standpoint, involving the right combination of architecture, structure, information technology, automation, environment and energy, services and facility management such as to minimize life-cycle costs, maximize comfort and adapt properly to cultural stimuli. Intelligent architecture concerns with intelligent design to meet cultural and contextual requirements, with proper use of IT and smart technology, as well as with optimal building exploitation and cost-effective maintenance over its life-time. This might also include intelligent and responsive facades. Facility management looks for the best financial management for maintenance, rebuild and renovation, for the best space utilization, for the best daily operational services and for maximizing user satisfaction.

A Study Of Bank Customer Experience In Relation To Technology Innovation In Banking

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajay Kumar Mishra ◽  
Pinky Rajwani
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Technology Innovation ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Customer Experience ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Modern Concept ◽  
Customer Perception ◽  
Technology Innovations

Consumers are the king of the market. Banks are greatly influenced by the consumer and their needs. With the increase in population, demand for banking services has been increasing. Many factors such as speed, service quality, competition, efficiency, effectiveness etc. affects customer satisfaction. Overall performance of the organisation is linked with the customer. Appropriate strategies and plans must be drawn up not only to satisfy customer but also to retain them as consumer behaviour helps to judge the acceptability and reliability of the bank. In the coming years banks will fully rely on information technology, so it becomes very necessary to know the preference of consumer regarding technology innovations in banking. Customer perception gives a better insight of the consumer’s understanding which is an important factor in launching new technology innovations in banking. The primary objective of technology is to bring ease in the banking environment. Modern concept of banking specifically stresses on cost effectiveness, time effectiveness, convenience in banking and offering customised services to the consumers for their better experience. Technology has also entered the rural areas so that money management can become much efficient. As majority of the Indian population lives in rural areas so it is very important and urgent need to deliver very economical, convenient and cost effective services to satisfy rural customers. There are many long term and short term impacts of the information technology on rural areas every segment of society shows different behaviour towards banking technology based on their habits, risk factor, convenience etc. The study focuses on influence of technology on bank customer experience in relation to technology innovation in banking industry. The paper also studies the challenges faced by the customers while usage of technology. As consumer’s mind is a mystery, it is very difficult to understand their thought process. So the exercise of collecting responses of the customers will help to build satisfaction and loyalty for the customers

scholarly journals Economy and Ecology: Twin Span for a Qualitative Agricultural Production in Europe?

2011 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Didier HUYGENS ◽  
Lucien CARLIER ◽  
Ioan ROTAR ◽  
Roxana VIDICAN
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Public Consultation ◽  
Agricultural Practice ◽  
Income Policy ◽  
The European Union ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Good Agricultural Practice ◽  
The Right

It is an objective of the European Union (EU) to reach the right balance between a competitive agricultural production (economy) and the respect for nature and environment (ecology). Since Agenda 2000, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has two pillars: the market and income policy (first pillar) and the sustainable development of rural areas (second pillar). In both pillars the 2003 CAP reform and the 2008 Health Check brought greater quality to environmental integration. Concerning market and income policy, the cross-compliance is the core instrument. The 2003 CAP reform also involved decoupling most direct payments from production. From 2005 (2007 at the latest) a single payment scheme was established, based on historical reference amounts. As regards the rural development policy, compliance with minimum environmental standards is a condition for eligibility for support under several rural development measures. The complexity of the relationship between agriculture and the environment has conditioned the approach to environmental integration in the context of the CAP. Central to the understanding of this relationship is the principle of Good Agricultural Practice which corresponds to the type of farming that a reasonable farmer would follow in the region concerned. The ecological footprint is a useful indicator for assessing progress on the EU Resource Strategy. A public consultation held in 2010, identified food security, environment protection and rural diversity as the three main goals of the future policy. The European Commission unveiled last November 2010 its blueprint for reforming the CAP and the debate was started July 2011.

scholarly journals Development of rural areas through fiscal decentralization

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadiia Davydenko ◽  
◽  
Svitlana Boiko ◽  
Alina Вuriak ◽  
Inna Demianenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Income Tax ◽  
Fiscal Decentralization ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
State Budget ◽  
Tax Revenues ◽  
Territorial Organization ◽  
The Right

The ratification of the European Charter of Local Self-Government and the adoption of the Concept of the Reform of Local Self-Government and the Territorial Organization of Power in Ukraine in April, 2014 laid the groundwork for the approval of fiscal decentralization and the creation of fiscal frameworks for the development of rural areas. One of the defining conditions of fiscal decentralization is the provision of the local government with financial resources in an amount sufficient to perform their tasks for development of rural areas. Therefore, the purpose of the article is to study the peculiarities of rural development of Ukraine in terms of fiscal decentralization, identify the main problems, and present an argument for the directions towards enhancing the positive impact of fiscal decentralization on the social and economic development of rural areas. The methodological basis of the article is general scientific and special methods of research, in particular: economic and statistical; analysis and synthesis; tabular and graphical. The conducted research has made it possible to establish that the implementation of fiscal decentralization has resulted in greater interest of village council in increasing revenues to local budgets by transferring the right to receive more tax revenues and non-tax revenues, finding contingency local budgets, improving the efficiency of tax administration and fees. The study gives grounds for proposing approaches to increase the effectiveness of fiscal decentralization in the context of rural development, including expanding of the list of taxes and fees in budget revenues of united territorial community (e.g. corporate income tax, personal income tax, environmental tax); improving the mechanism for providing local budgets with inter-budget transfers from the State Budget of Ukraine; optimization of budget expenditures under the condition that a guaranteed and affordable level of public services is provided; increasing the accountability of local governments in order to prevent corruption; involvement of the population in active participation in development policy of rural areas.

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