Effects Of Farmers Empowerment Porgrammes On Agricultural Productivity In Kwande LGA Of Benue State, Nigeria

Productive Asset ◽

Asset Acquisition ◽

The Government ◽

Rural Dwellers ◽

On Farm ◽

Farm Inputs

The study examined the effect of farmers' empowerment programmes on agricultural productivity in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The specific objectives were to; examine the socio-economic characteristics of the farmers; determine the effect of farmers empowerment programme on farm inputs accessibility; determine the effect of farmers empowerment programme on productive asset acquisition; determine the effect of farmers empowerment programme on the income of the farmers; and examine the problems encountered by farmers in farmers empowerment programmes. Data for the study were collected using questionnaire administered to farmers. Frequency distribution, percentage, and chi-square statistics were used for data analysis. The major findings of the study showed that the male gender participated in the programme more than the females (59.1%), and most of the farmers were above 40 years (59.5%). Majority (59.1%) had a household size of more than six persons, cultivating 3-4.99 hectares of land (50%) and had farming experience of more than 7 years (59.1%). There was discrimination in distribution of agricultural incentives, subsidies and credit facilities (59.1%). Poor awareness of the scheme was an obstacle to capturing farmers on the scheme (59.1%). There was high positive effect of farmers' empowerment programmes on farm inputs accessibility (t-tab.0.995; t-cal.4.585), productive asset acquisition (t-tab.0.479; t-cal.8.557) and income of farmers (t-tab.0.349; t-cal.16.515). The study recommended that the government, individuals and non-governmental organizations should join hands to adequately finance farmers' empowerment programmes of the rural dwellers. The agencies and government officials' in-charge of the empowerment programmes should avoid discrimination against farmers in the distribution of agricultural programme packages. The government and empowerment agencies should ensure that awareness is created about the existence of the programme so that more farmers will be captured on the scheme through frequent seminars; workshop and enlightenment campaigns.

Farmer Institutional Dynamics in Vegetable Agribusiness Development Efforts in Kelurahan Talang Keramat, Banyuasin District

Jurnal Lahan Suboptimal ◽

10.36706/jlso.10.2.2021.516 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 178-186

Author(s):

Yulian Junaidi ◽

Yulius Yulius ◽

Elly Rosana ◽

Ogi Falma Manullang

Keyword(s):

Swot Analysis ◽

Survey Method ◽

Chi Square ◽

Institutional Dynamics ◽

Access To Credit ◽

Government Organizations ◽

The Government ◽

Important Position

Farmers' institutions, whether fostered by the government or those that have emerged from the initiatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), have an important position in developing vegetable agribusiness. This research aimed to compering the institutional dynamics of government-assisted farmers and non-government organizations and to formulate a collective learning institutional framework. The survey method was carried out by taking disproportional stratified random sampling, the data were analyzed using scoring, chi-square crosstabs and SWOT analysis. The results of this study indicate that the institutional dynamics of farmers are on average in moderate criteria with differences in dynamic indicators. Government-assisted groups prioritize achieving agribusiness goals, while NGO-assisted groups develop an egalitarian structure. Factors that significantly influence the institutional dynamics of farmers are farmer age, education, status in the organization, and access to credit. The joint learning framework from the technological aspect is aimed at discovering, sharing and using vegetable agribusiness development technology. Meanwhile, from the institutional aspect, it is aimed at strengthening organizations and networks.

Measuring the Impacts of Saffron Production Promotion Measures on Farmers’ Policy Acceptance Probability: A Randomized Conjoint Field Experiment in Herat Province, Afghanistan

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12104026 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (10) ◽

pp. 4026

Author(s):

Mohammad Wais Azimy ◽

Ghulam Dastgir Khan ◽

Yuichiro Yoshida ◽

Keisuke Kawata

Keyword(s):

Causal Effects ◽

Acceptance Probability ◽

Promotion Policy ◽

Promotion Policies ◽

The Status ◽

Conjoint Experiment ◽

The government of Afghanistan promotes saffron production as a means to achieve economic development while reducing the widely spread opium cultivation in the country by providing necessary support to its farmers via saffron farmer service centers. This study investigates the causal effects of relevant attributes of potential saffron production promotion policies on the participation probabilities of saffron farmers. This study applies a randomized conjoint experiment to primary survey data of 298 farmers in Herat Province, which is perceived by the government as the center of saffron production in the country. The proposed hypothetical saffron production promotion policy consists of six attributes, namely, provision of machinery equipment, weather-based crop insurance, accessibility to long-term loans, location of saffron farmer service centers, provider of services, and annual payment. In the randomized conjoint experiment design, the respondents rank two alternative policies and policies against the status quo. The desirable policy comprises the machinery provision, long-term (up to 5 years) loan accessibility, an easily accessible service center, and policy implementation by international non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The estimated results reveal that saffron farmers are highly supportive of the proposed saffron promotion policy and that their willingness to pay is as high as 17% of their per capita income.

The lost generation: How the government and non-governmental organizations are protecting the rights of orphans in Uganda

Human Rights Review ◽

10.1007/s12142-006-1032-5 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 98-114 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Jeanne Caruso ◽

Kevin Cope

Keyword(s):

Lost Generation ◽

Evolution of artificial intelligence and its impact on human rights: from sociolegal perspective

International Journal of Law and Management ◽

10.1108/ijlma-06-2021-0156 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Sheshadri Chatterjee ◽

Sreenivasulu N.S. ◽

Zahid Hussain

Keyword(s):

Artificial Intelligence ◽

Human Rights ◽

Government Agencies ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Content Type ◽

The Government ◽

Unique Study ◽

Rights Issues

Purpose The applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in different sectors have become agendas for discussions in the highest circle of experts. The applications of AI can help society and can harm society even by jeopardizing human rights. The purpose of this study is to examine the evolution of AI and its impacts on human rights from social and legal perspectives. Design/methodology/approach With the help of studies of literature and different other AI and human rights-related reports, this study has taken an attempt to provide a comprehensive and executable framework to address these challenges contemplated to occur due to the increase in usage of different AI applications in the context of human rights. Findings This study finds out how different AI applications could help society and harm society. It also highlighted different legal issues and associated complexity arising due to the advancement of AI technology. Finally, the study also provided few recommendations to the governments, private enterprises and non-governmental organizations on the usage of different AI applications in their organizations. Research limitations/implications This study mostly deals with the legal, social and business-related issues arising due to the advancement of AI technology. The study does not penetrate the technological aspects and algorithms used in AI applications. Policymakers, government agencies and private entities, as well as practitioners could take the help of the recommendations provided in this study to formulate appropriate regulations to control the usage of AI technology and its applications. Originality/value This study provides a comprehensive view of the emergence of AI technology and its implication on human rights. There are only a few studies that examine AI and related human rights issues from social, legal and business perspectives. Thus, this study is claimed to be a unique study. Also, this study provides valuable inputs to the government agencies, policymakers and practitioners about the need to formulate a comprehensive regulation to control the usage of AI technology which is also another unique contribution of this study.

Education, Work, and Motherhood in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Review of Equality Challenges and Opportunities for Women with Disabilities

Social Inclusion ◽

10.17645/si.v6i1.1206 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 82-93 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Belaynesh Tefera ◽

Marloes L. Van Engen ◽

Alice Schippers ◽

Arne H. Eide ◽

Amber Kersten ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cultural Practices ◽

Women With Disabilities ◽

Middle Income ◽

Governmental Organization ◽

Middle Income Countries ◽

Challenges And Opportunities ◽

The Government ◽

Low And Middle Income

This study looks at the equality challenges and opportunities for women with disabilities in low and middle income countries (LMICs) to participate and succeed in education, employment and motherhood. It is based on a systematic review of the literature from academic and non-governmental organization databases. The search of these databases yielded 24 articles, which were subsequently passed through open, axial, and selective coding. The resulting review found that women with disabilities in LMICs have severe difficulty participating and succeeding in education, employment and motherhood due to a number of interrelated factors: (i) hampered access to education, employment, intimacy and marriage, (ii) stigma and cultural practices resulting in discrimination and prejudice, and (iii) lack of support from family, teachers and institutions—all of which are exacerbated by poverty. Support from families, communities, the government, and non-governmental organizations improves women’s ability to fulfil their social roles (as students, employees and mothers), resulting in a better quality of life. Strategies that create awareness, minimize poverty and facilitate justice may improve the opportunities for women with disabilities in LMICs to participate in education, employment and motherhood, as well as their ability to succeed in these domains.

Administrative and organizational mechanisms for regulating the integration of migrants in Spain

Upravlenie ◽

10.26425/2309-3633-2019-3-120-126 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 120-126

Author(s):

V. Ledeneva

Keyword(s):

Central Government ◽

Migration Policy ◽

Host Community ◽

Cultural Integration ◽

Integration Policy ◽

Integration Of Immigrants ◽

Expert Assessments ◽

The article analyzes different approaches to the policy of integration of migrants in Spain. The purpose of the article is: to show the experience of integration policy and intercultural dialogue in Spain and to determine the most effective methods for application in the Russian migration policy.The phenomenon of socio-cultural integration of immigrants and intercultural interaction through theoretical and methodological developments of domestic and foreign experts has been considered. Distinctions between the concepts of “adaptation of migrants” and “integration of migrants” have been made. Integration involves the next stage of inclusion after adaptation in the host community. A list of criteria for assessing the processes of integration of immigrants into the host society has been formed, three main groups of criteria have been defined: socio-economic, political, legal and socio-cultural. During the analysis, the author comes to conclusion, that the key direction of the policy of integration of migrants into the host community in Spain is economic integration, which implies the inclusion of migrants in labor relations and is supported by state structures as much as possible.The main directions and effectiveness of the integration policy of Spain have been analyzed. It has been concluded, that the effectiveness depends on the existence of a holistic system of interaction between the Central government, regional and municipal authorities and non-governmental organizations, which greatly simplifies the process of integration of migrants into Spanish society. The article widely uses the results of practical studies of the integration experience of Spain, official reports of the EU supranational bodies on the migration situation in this country, reports on the implementation of specific integration initiatives, as well as the analysis of expert assessments on this issue. The article analyzes the most effective methods of integration of the government of Spain and Spanish public organizations, based on which practical recommendations for Russia are proposed, taking into account the specifics of migration processes.

Coping mechanisms adopted by women ex-offenders in Nyeri County, Kenya

Bussecon Review of Social Sciences (2687-2285) ◽

10.36096/brss.v2i2.198 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 21-30

Author(s):

Anthony T. Kiptoo ◽

John Mbai Muthee

Keyword(s):

Female Offenders ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Coping Mechanisms ◽

Reentry Programs ◽

Correctional Setting ◽

The Government ◽

The Masses ◽

Gender Specific

Female offenders are distinctly different from male offenders, and present with their own gender-specific needs and issues both in and out of the correctional setting. Most approaches to Coping Mechanisms for female offenders are currently based on research involving males and approaches designed for males. Inquiry regarding the gender-specific needs of female inmates as they pertain to treatment, reentry programs, and Coping Mechanisms is necessary so professionals can better understand how to serve this population. This study investigated the Coping Mechanisms Adopted by Women ex-offenders in Nyeri County, Kenya. The study specifically investigated the effects of not addressing the challenges identified for women returning from prison in Nyeri County especially challenges connected to housing, employment, relationships, drug, and substance abuse as well as mental health after incarceration. This was a qualitative study adopting a phenomenological design. The site and respondents were purposively selected with snowballing being used to select the respondents to the point of saturation. This study made use of 41 women ex-convicts, 3 FGDs, and 9 key informants. Data were collected by the use of semi-structured interview schedules. Results indicated that currently, prison is negatively viewed by the community; this is primarily because of the isolation of prisoners and whatever happens behind the bars. The government should involve other sectors such as the churches, the media, schools, and Non- Governmental Organizations in educating the masses in order to ease the re-entry of ex-convicts

Pencegahan HIV/AIDS melalui Collaborative Governance antara Pemerintah, Lembaga Swadaya Masyarakat, dan Masyarakat

Jurnal Inspirasi ◽

10.35880/inspirasi.v10i1.58 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 14-31

Author(s):

Agung Rheza Fauzi ◽

Amy Yayuk Sri Rahayu

Keyword(s):

Collaborative Governance ◽

Aids Prevention ◽

Hiv And Aids ◽

Capital City ◽

Collaborative Process ◽

Working Groups ◽

The Government ◽

Hiv Aids

HIV / AIDS cases in Indonesia continue to increase and have spread to all provinces in Indonesia. As the province with the highest number of HIV cases, DKI Jakarta through the Provincial AIDS Commission (KPAP) seeks to prevent the increase of HIV / AIDS cases through collaborative governance between the Government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and the public. This collaborative governance is reinforced through Governor Regulation No. 231 of 2015 concerning the Organization and Work Procedure of the Jakarta Capital City Provincial AIDS Commission and the DKI Jakarta Provincial Regulation Number 5 of 2008 concerning HIV and AIDS Prevention. This research was conducted to analyze the process of collaboration between the Government, NGOs and Communities in the DKI Jakarta Province. In addition, this study aimed to provide strategic recommendations for effective collaborative governance in the context of HIV / AIDS prevention in DKI Jakarta Province. This study used descriptive qualitative research methods that described the collaborative process of preventing HIV / AIDS in DKI Jakarta Province. Therefore, this study used a collaborative governance theory that focused on the collaborative process. Based on the research, it was known that collaborative governance has been established between KPAP, Health Office, NGOs, Working Groups (Pokja), and the Community. However, it was still not effective because of the lack of roles of working groups and NGOs that were still dependent on donor agencies in carrying out their activities.

Economic Perspectives on the Impact of Covid Vaccines

Shanlax International Journal of Economics ◽

10.34293/economics.v9i2.3730 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 52-54

Author(s):

A Sangamithra ◽

S Thilagavathy

Keyword(s):

Health Benefits ◽

Well Being ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Health Conditions ◽

Private And Public ◽

The Government ◽

Economic Analyses ◽

The Impact

Vaccination and the impact on health on the world’s people is very difficult to exaggerate. The main aim is to treat people with mental health issues and substance use of disorder. Vaccination is crucial in terms of ensuring the overall health conditions and well–being. The development of vaccines is an expensive and lengthy process. Depreciation is high and takes multiple candidates and long years to produce a licensed vaccine. The access to vaccines that prevent life-threatening infectious diseases remains not equal to all the population. The benefits of vaccination derive from health and economic benefits and the health benefits have diminishing returns as a result of high-risk individuals been vaccinated first. Economic benefits depend both on the health benefits and on how reduced risk of infection and death translates into a leading general economic activity. Department of Government is required to perform a systematic economic analyses of vaccines and to justify their given pressure on both private and public finances on a global level; provoke in the year 2008 financial crash. Mostly, the government supports charities and non-governmental organizations, where people invest in these, with the hope of improving the health conditions.

Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development - Learning Cities, Town Planning, and the Creation of Livelihoods ◽

The Role of Non-Governmental Organizations in Promoting Lifelong Learning in Botswana

10.4018/978-1-5225-8134-5.ch011 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 190-204

Author(s):

Dama Mosweunyane

Keyword(s):

Professional Development ◽

Lifelong Learning ◽

Specialized Training ◽

School Learning ◽

This chapter discusses the role non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play within Botswana. It states that NGOs are useful instruments for learning generally, but particularly they serve as vehicles for lifelong learning. The chapter highlights the fact that NGOs have established the earliest schools in Botswana. However, when it was found that schools alone were not enough to take on the challenges of a Botswana that was growing more complex by the day, NGOs began to complement school learning with specialized training in centers for vocational and professional development. The Government of Botswana came to support NGOs through the development of an NGO policy whose aim is to forge a closer government-NGO cooperation in the promotion of lifelong learning in the country.