Inclusive Development through Municipal Governance: Issues and Prospects

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 77-83
Author(s):  
Inderjeet Singh Sodhi ◽  
Ashish Jha
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Inclusive Development ◽  
Municipal Governments ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
Contemporary Development

Since decades the debate is going on about development where social, economic, cultural political etc. In recent years, there has been a growing call for “inclusive development” to meet contemporary development needs and challenges. It is argued that although economic growth is necessary, but it is not sufficient on its own in improving the welfare of a population. The time demands for such a development approach which can ensure that benefits of growth are shared equitably across all parts of society, particularly large groups of vulnerable poor populations. In Indian context inclusion and exclusion have multiple dimensions as the country has lot of heterogeneity and diversity in terms of many things it may culture, language, beliefs, geographical location, educational status, caste, religion, creed, races etc. So, it is very common that the level or depth of inclusion and exclusion also differs in larger sense for example a large portion of Indian population living in rural areas and rest living in urban areas and apart from that there are some areas comes under union territories, autonomous council, tribal areas etc. Keeping in view, of this dynamics, each area people has different needs and concerns and their visualization and expectation of inclusion and exclusion also differs. Therefore, each area has different system of governance structure at local level as it has very important role to cater the needs and concerns of people. In this context, the research study explores the role and efficacy of municipal governments in ensuring inclusive development. The paper also highlights the major issues in the process and put forward suggestions.

Impact of Elected Women Representatives of Panchayati Raj in Physical and Financial and Business Assets Development of Rural Women: A Study among the Rural Women’s of Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu[1]

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (24) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalaichelvi Sivaraman ◽  
Rengasamy Stalin
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Direct Democracy ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Panchayati Raj

This research paper is the part of Research Project entitled “Impact of Elected Women Representatives in the Life and Livelihood of the Women in Rural Areas: With Special Reference to Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu” funded by University of Madras under UGC-UPE Scheme.The 73rd and 74th amendments of the Constitution of India were made by the government to strengthen the position of women and to create a local-level legal foundation for direct democracy for women in both rural and urban areas. The representation for women in local bodies through reservation policies amendment in Constitution of India has stimulated the political participation of women in rural areas. However, when it’s comes to the argument of whether the women reservation in Panchayati Raj helps or benefits to the life and livelihood development of women as a group? The answer is hypothetical because the studies related to the impact of women representatives of Panchayati Raj in the life and livelihood development of women was very less. Therefore, to fill the gap in existing literature, the present study was conducted among the rural women of Tiruvannamalai district to assess the impact of elected women representatives in the physical and financial and business development of the women in rural areas. The findings revealed that during the last five years because of the women representation in their village Panjayati Raj, the Physical Asset of the rural women were increased or developed moderately (55.8%) and Highly (23.4%) and the Financial and Business Asset of the rural women were increased or developed moderately (60.4%) and Highly (18.7%).

scholarly journals Common Formal Education Proposal in Preventing Immigration for Sustainable Development in Rural Areas: A Pilot Study

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lutfiye Özdemir ◽  
Orhan Polat
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Central Anatolia ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
State Schools ◽  
Rural Part

This study was conducted to determine the effect of training in the prevention of migration as an obstacle for sustainable rural development. In this context, the causes of migration from rural areas to the cities were investigated and evaluated the educational status of people living in the villages. For this purpose, research has been implemented in rural part of Turkey’s Central Anatolia, Mediterranean and Black regions. Research data were collected by applying a questionnaire to the region inhabitants. A total of 123 questionnaires were evaluated. On statistical analysis, Cronbach's alpha value was found to be .833. Consequently, accessed findings are: 1) People living in region have low educational levels. 2) None of the participants had received any training related to agriculture in high school. 3) The proportion of participants receiving vocational training in related to agriculture, except for state schools is low. 4) Lack of education is one of the important reasons of the migration from rural to urban areas. 5) If enough agricultural education is given to region habitants, natural resources to ensure the survival of future generations are protected.

scholarly journals Motivational Variables to Predict Autotelic Experience and Enjoyment of Students. Analysis in Function of Environment and Sports Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 2352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Leyton-Román ◽  
Marta Guíu-Carrera ◽  
Asier Coto-Cañamero ◽  
Ruth Jiménez-Castuera
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Perceived Support ◽  
Perception Of Support

The aim of this study was to find out how self-determined motivation, Basic Psychological Needs (BPN) and the perception of support influence autonomy-predicted autotelic experience and enjoyment, and to analyse the differences depending on the geographical location of the centre and whether they lead to the practice of physical activity, extracurricular or not, of 271 learners in physical education from 10 to 12 years (M = 10.94, SD = 0.73). The theoretical framework used was the Self-Determination Theory. The results showed that more self-determined motivation, the perception of support for autonomy and BPN positively predict both autotelic experience and enjoyment. Moreover, learners from urban areas have higher values in less self-determined forms of motivation and lower levels of perceived support for autonomy and BPN than learners from rural areas. Furthermore, students who carry out extracurricular physical activity had higher values in all variables compared to those who did not. It is essential to promote sport to students with more self-determined forms of motivation through the satisfaction of BPN, especially in students who do not do extracurricular physical activity and students in urban areas.

scholarly journals ANALISIS POTENSI EKONOMI DAN STRATEGI PEMBANGUNAN EKONOMI DI BOGOR BARAT

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Teni Marfiani ◽  
Sri Hartoyo ◽  
Manuwoto Manuwoto
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
Business Climate ◽  
Tax Base ◽  
Autonomy Development ◽  
Sector Analysis

The purpose of this study is to analyze the readiness of the potential economy at the developmental areas in West Bogor and to formulate a developmental economy strategy to actualize in the implementation of autonomy development. In general, the result showed that the western region of Bogor has an economic potential that can be developed, therefore it can be made as one of the main factors in the recommendation to become an autonomous district. Western Bogor region has a few growth centers to draw the growth of the region. Growth and service centers are still accumulating in urban areas resulting in a gap caused by the intensity of linkages between urban areas and rural areas in which are relatively limited.The selected strategy priorities are: (1) the development of industries that support the agricultural aspect (agro-industry) as an effort to optimize the utilization and managingsustainable natural resources by utilizing the potentials Bogor Regency has (economic conditions, government policies Bogor Regency, geographical location) as well as cooperation with private sector / other, (2) Finding and promoting the image of commodity and regional superior products that provide value-added (GDP and PAD) for the local community using the criteria of potential value-added direct a commodity / product for poor families, and (3) creating a conducive business climate to support local capacity building by expanding the local tax base and expand the productive sectors of the economy of the people.Implications of policy directed as social, cultural, political, institutional, or spatial aspects of the development budget and policy. Furthermore, the basic sector analysis should be done at sub-district unit so that it can be seen a leading sector per district based on income (GDP) per district.Keywords: Growth and service centers, local economic potential, regional development.

scholarly journals Identifying Institutional Barriers and Enablers for Sustainable Urban Planning from a Municipal Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 11231
Author(s):  
Camilo A. Ramírez Rincón ◽  
João Santos ◽  
Leentje Volker ◽  
Robert Rouwenhorst
Keyword(s):  
Land Use Planning ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Institutional Barriers ◽  
Barriers And Enablers ◽  
Urban Level ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
Motivation Model ◽  
National Governments

Steering towards a path of sustainability and resilience in urban environments depends greatly on effective institutions, governance and strategic planning. National governments are increasingly expanding municipal institutions’ mandates by delegating decision making on land-use planning and urban development to local and regional levels. This trend poses municipalities with a complex challenge of setting clear sustainability targets and lifting the institutional barriers inside and outside of their organisation. Based on the business motivation model (BMM), this study presents the results of a thematic analysis identifying barriers and enablers characterizing the institutional capacity base of a municipal organisation in the context of sustainability at an urban level. The results show that the most relevant barrier is the lack of standardisation in sustainability-related working practices, whereas the main institutional enablers relate to flexible working directives that promote the development of innovative projects. This points towards a strong need for a more integrated, dynamic and powerful development approach for sustainable urban areas on a local level.

scholarly journals The position of women in the Far East villages in the period of «late» socialism

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 292-295
Author(s):  
Andrey Aleksandrovich Grinko
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Far East ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Far East ◽  
Late Socialism ◽  
The One ◽  
Working And Living Conditions

The paper analyzes the transformation of the female rural population position of the Far East in the USSR in 1970 - the first half of 1980 under the influence of a set of factors. The peculiarities of the geographical location of the region, its level of development, acceleration of life processes in rural areas, rapid dissemination of information and other factors had a significant impact on rural women. This influence was controversial and ambiguous. On the one hand, the role of a woman in the family changed, her activity as an employee increased, her well-being, cultural and educational level increased. On the other hand, becoming more independent, the woman aspired to better working and living conditions, career growth, free time increase, but in rural areas it was difficult. Despite the special attention of the state to the Far East and the activities aimed at the development of rural areas, life in the villages did not meet the urban views of local residents. The result of this transformation was a focus on childlessness for a large part of young people and moving to urban areas. Against the background of the village it was perceived as an incomparably better place of residence.

scholarly journals How Should Education in Rural Areas be Reformed?

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1113-1117
Author(s):  
Alan C.K. Cheung
Keyword(s):  
United Nations ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Poverty Rate ◽  
Economic Transformation ◽  
Energy Access ◽  
United Nations General ◽  
High Level

Rural areas are the product of the development of productivity to a certain stage. Generally, rural areas are geographical areas located outside of cities and towns. The Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines the term “rural” as “...not including all population, housing, and territory in urban areas. Anything that is not in a city is regarded as a rural area” (HRSA, 2021). From the perspective of production methods, rural areas refer to “a place where people mainly engaged in agricultural production live together” (The Dictionary Editing Office of the Institute of Languages, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, 2005). When productivity has not yet reached a high level of development, there are still essential differences between urban and rural areas. Affected by economic transformation and geographical location, rural economic growth has been restricted. According to United Nations statistics, in 2018, the rural population accounted for more than half of the global population, and the rural poor accounted for 79% of the worldwide poverty population; the poverty rate in rural areas was more than three times that of urban areas. Of the 2 billion people in the world who do not have basic health services, 70% live in rural areas; the ratio of energy access in rural areas is about 75%, while that in urban areas is 96% (United Nations General Assembly, 2018).

scholarly journals Geospatial patterns of comorbidity prevalence among people with osteoarthritis in Alberta Canada

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxiao Liu ◽  
Rizwan Shahid ◽  
Alka B. Patel ◽  
Terrence McDonald ◽  
Stefania Bertazzon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
First Nations ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Moran’S I ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Case Definitions ◽  
Moran's I ◽  
Remote Areas

Abstract Background Knowledge of geospatial pattern in comorbidities prevalence is critical to an understanding of the local health needs among people with osteoarthritis (OA). It provides valuable information for targeting optimal OA treatment and management at the local level. However, there is, at present, limited evidence about the geospatial pattern of comorbidity prevalence in Alberta, Canada. Methods Five administrative health datasets were linked to identify OA cases and comorbidities using validated case definitions. We explored the geospatial pattern in comorbidity prevalence at two standard geographic areas levels defined by the Alberta Health Services: descriptive analysis at rural-urban continuum level; spatial analysis (global Moran’s I, hot spot analysis, cluster and outlier analysis) at the local geographic area (LGA) level. We compared area-level indicators in comorbidities hotspots to those in the rest of Alberta (non-hotspots). Results Among 359,638 OA cases in 2013, approximately 60% of people resided in Metro and Urban areas, compared to 2% in Rural Remote areas. All comorbidity groups exhibited statistically significant spatial autocorrelation (hypertension: Moran’s I index 0.24, z score 4.61). Comorbidity hotspots, except depression, were located primarily in Rural and Rural Remote areas. Depression was more prevalent in Metro (Edmonton-Abbottsfield: 194 cases per 1000 population, 95%CI 192–195) and Urban LGAs (Lethbridge-North: 169, 95%CI 168–171) compared to Rural areas (Fox Creek: 65, 95%CI 63–68). Comorbidities hotspots included a higher percentage of First Nations or Inuit people. People with OA living in hotspots had lower socioeconomic status and less access to care compared to non-hotspots. Conclusions The findings highlight notable rural-urban disparities in comorbidities prevalence among people with OA in Alberta, Canada. Our study provides valuable evidence for policy and decision makers to design programs that ensure patients with OA receive optimal health management tailored to their local needs and a reduction in current OA health disparities.

Respite care

2002 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norman J Vetter
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Respite Care ◽  
Focus Attention ◽  
Homogeneous Groups

Elderly people and their carers are not homogeneous groups, but are highly diverse in terms of their age, ethnicity, income, housing, education, geographical location and access to providers of health. In planning provision, particularly respite care, we need to focus attention on the needs and preferences of those who are not currently receiving help, as well as on the satisfaction with existing services of those who are. There been evidence for some years, for instance, that those in rural areas have different needs from those in urban areas.

Future of statistics for Africa: Statistics that leave no one behind, the example of making birth registration in Nigeria more inclusive

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 77-86
Author(s):  
Sharon Oladiji
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
Birth Registration ◽  
Essential Information

The RapidSMS is an online database system which was introduced in Nigeria in 2011 as an open source software tool for monitoring birth registration process. The innovation allows real-time tracking of the local government and regional birth registration activities with the core machinery being registration at the local levels. Birth registrars are reporting aggregated numbers and registration disaggregated in four age groups < 1, 1–4, 5–9, 10–17 by sex, geographical location and by registration centre. The center-by-center data collection mechanism reflects the children’s population data indicating where birth registration coverage varies substantially between states and in some cases between local government/community setting. The dashboard is helping to identify where non-registered children likely account for some of the most excluded and vulnerable children in Nigerian communities and where rates are often lowest for such children. These statistics are mostly found in rural areas, from poor families and with parents who have minimal or no formal education. The innovation (with its functionality improved on consistent basis) is helping to identify disparities in service delivery and facilitating prompt, evidence-based responses to areas where birth registration levels are low. It is assisting with tracking the trend of registration that will help the country reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – birth registration-goal 16.9 by 2030. Specific focus is on how the dashboard is helping to improve data acquisition and analysis including registration coverage and not just registration events. The write up further explores how the RapidSMS is providing a platform for real-time analysis of decentralized birth registration data as an essential information for understanding efficient service delivery, improved local level registration and developing specific solutions where state level analysis and solutions are often too broad.

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