scholarly journals BUILDING SOCIAL CAPITAL THROUGH LEADER APPROACH 2007-2013: CASE OF LATVIA AND POLAND

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka WOJEWÓDZKA-WIEWIÓRSKA ◽  
Agnese KRIEVIŅA ◽  
Ligita MELECE
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
The Social ◽  
Local Actors ◽  
Cognitive Social Capital ◽  
Structural Social Capital ◽  
Different Levels

Building and developing social capital is regarded as a major factor underpinning the development of rural areas, while the LEADER approach to rural development has been found to have a great potential for creation and use of social capital. Therefore, the aim of the study is to explore the LEADER approach in building social capital in rural areas of Latvia and Poland, based on the thematic analysis of the implemented projects during 2007-2013. To achieve the objective, the study explores the introduction of the approach in Latvia and Poland, as well as presents project case studies for social capital formation in Latvia and Poland, by using appropriate materials and research methods. Projects carried out under the LEADER 2007-2013 in Latvia and Poland affect rural communities regarding social capital on different levels at the same time: build trust, create bonds around common values and raise citizens' involvement in joint initiatives. There are examples of projects that contribute to the building of structural social capital, relational social capital and cognitive social capital in Latvia and Poland. Overall, the thematic analysis of the realized projects in Latvia and Poland reveals that in relation to the social capital they have improved the possibilities for gathering and socialization, for participation in interest groups and associations. Never before in rural areas of Latvia and Poland there has been such a form of cooperation of different local actors, applying the bottom-up approach. Studies show that this approach works well in practice and brings the intended effects to rural development.

scholarly journals Initiatives based on local resources − new challenges of agricultural law.

2018 ◽  
pp. 91-100
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Szymańska
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Common Good ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Local Resources ◽  
The Social ◽  
Local Actors

The model of sustainable rural development recognises the necessity of local development based on local resources. Investing in the growth of social capital refers to the postulates of implementing an integrated model of rural development, where different local actors engage and cooperate for the common good. Agricultural law also faces these challenges. The social capital of rural areas is characterised by bottom-up activities, locality and territoriality of initiatives, an integrated approach, a partnership action through local action groups, innovation in problem solving, independent management and financing of activities. It encourages local communities to work together to change their surroundings, solve urgent problems, invest in activities diversifying their income, for example through small entrepreneurship, setting up non-agricultural activities, thematic villages, care farms, production of traditional, regional and ecological high quality products, folk handicrafts, crafts.

scholarly journals Social Capital of Farmers in the Rural Communities of Vojvodina

2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Dejan Janković ◽  
Marina Novakov ◽  
Marica Petrović
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Rural Settlements ◽  
Cultural Issue ◽  
The Social ◽  
Primary Focus

Summary The development of rural areas is a complex social, economic, political and cultural issue of immense importance to the development of society as a whole. The vitality of rural communities, which represent a specific socio-spatial phenomenon, affects the development of global society and is inextricably linked to the development and issues of urban areas of each society. Both in theory and development practice, rural development as a complex and enduring process has long been unjustifiably reduced to the economic-agrarian matrix, often reflected in the modernization of agriculture and the centralized and sectoral management of and influence on rural development. The primary focus of this paper is on the social capital of rural communities, i.e. social relations and connections within local rural communities which, alongside other important development factors, are one of the prerequisites to maintaining their vitality. The paper presents the results of a survey on social capital conducted on 281 farms in the region of Vojvodina (Serbia), indicating the characteristics of the social capital on the farms considered and the farmers’ attitudes towards the development and life of their local communities. The social capital of the surveyed farmers was found to be only relatively good, suggesting that the overall social capital in Serbia is underdeveloped because all the farms considered are located in Vojvodina, i.e. the most developed agricultural area in Serbia characterized by rural settlements with the most favorable infrastructural, demographic and economic conditions.

scholarly journals Social Capital: Higher Resilience in Slums in the Lagos Metropolis

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 3879
Author(s):  
Olabisi S. Obaitor ◽  
Taibat O. Lawanson ◽  
Marion Stellmes ◽  
Tobia Lakes
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Land Allocation ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Community Group ◽  
The Social ◽  
Structural Social Capital ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Slum Community

Different slums exhibit different levels of resilience against the threat of eviction. However, little is known about the role of the social capital of the slum community in this context. This study investigates the factors contributing to slum resilience in the Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria, through a social capital lens. This study first investigates land allocation in slums, then the available social capital, and subsequently how this capital influences resilience to the threat of eviction in slums. Data were collected in two slum communities, in Lagos, through in-depth interviews and focus groups discussion. This study shows that land allocation is done by the traditional heads, contrarily to the mandate of the Nigeria Land Use Act of 1978. Furthermore, there is a form of structural social capital through the presence of government registered community development associations in the slums; however, their activities, decision-making process and the perception of the residents’ towards their respective associations, differs. This led to differences in trust, social cohesion and bonding ties among residents of the slum, thereby influencing resilience to the threat of eviction in slums. Since community group associations, through the appointed executives, drive the efficient utilization of social capital in slums, this study therefore recommends their restructuring in order to support a sustainable solution to the threat of eviction in slums in Lagos.

scholarly journals Integrating Social Capital and Finansial Capital for Beef Cattle Farmers Economic Solutions in Kediri Regency, East Java Province, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-118
Author(s):  
Linawati Linawati ◽  
Nur Solikin
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Joint Venture ◽  
Financial Capital ◽  
Mutual Cooperation ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
The Social ◽  
Cattle Breeders

The culture of mutual cooperation with rural communities is one of the social capital that is still ongoing, especially in running livestock businesses. This study aims to analyze the social capital and financial capital of beef cattle breeders. The research location was chosen in conjunction in Semen District, Kediri Regency. Interviewing and filling out questionnaires are instruments in this descriptive study. The results showed that the social capital of cattle breeders in the medium category, financial capital came from a joint venture (gaduhan system). The conclusion is that the existence of social and financial capital due to the gaduhan system is a solution to economic problems in rural areas. An increase in social capital may have an impact on increasing financial capital. 

scholarly journals Social Capital, Entrepreneurship and Rural Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Gunawan Prayitno
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Migrant Worker ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Mutual Cooperation ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Village

Arjowilangun Village is one of the most significant areas of origination in the Malang Regency for Indonesian migrant workers aiming to work overseas. The remittance sent by Indonesian migrant workers can be utilised to support the Desmigrative program, namely by establishing and developing entrepreneurship. The growth and development of entrepreneurship can be formed from the participation of the village community. Community participation in developing independent entrepreneurship can in turn boost village development. In line with Indonesian culture, rural communities still put forward kinship, trust, mutual cooperation, networking and high social norms (social capital component). This research aims to identify the social capital of retired Indonesian migrant workers and their decision to start business entrepreneurship. The results of the Social Network Analysis (SNA) as identified through three approaches: rate of participation, density and centrality showed that 14 respondents had the potential to be key figures in spreading information to increase community participation in village development. While the results of the correlation analysis indicate that the decision to start a business were influenced by the high value of their social capital, higher social capital can encourage the community to become entrepreneurs, enabling them to have a positive influence on village development.  Keywords: Migrant worker, Social Capital, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development

scholarly journals Modal Sosial Masyarakat Dusun Melayang dalam Pemanfaatan Buah Tengkawang di Hutan Adat Pikul

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
DEWITA DEWITA ◽  
Emi Roslinda ◽  
Siti Masitoh Kartikawati
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
The Social ◽  
Indigenous Forest ◽  
Cognitive Social Capital ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Structural Social Capital

AbstrakModal sosial adalah kemampuan masyarakat untuk bekerjasama demi mencapai suatu tujuan bersama didalam suatu kelompok. Hutan Adat Pikul memiliki potensi tengkawang yang sangat melimpah yang dimanfaatkan masyarakat sekitar hutan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan hidup. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui modal sosial masyarakat yang terdiri dari modal sosial kognitif dan struktural dan hubungan modal sosial terhadap pemanfaatan buah tengkawang di hutan Adat Pikul. Penelitian ini menggunakan konsep uphoff, dengan metode survei, teknik pengumpulan data dengan wawancara menggunakan kuesioner dan wawancara mendalam kepada responden kunci. Responden dalam penelitian ini adalah masyarakat Dusun Melayang yang memanfaatkan buah tengkawang yang dipilih secara sengaja (purposive sampling) yang terdiri dari 30 orang. Besarnya tingkat modal sosial masyarakat analisis menggunakan persamaan selang nilai dan hubungan modal sosial dianalisis menggunakan uji koefisien Peringkat Sperman. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa modal sosial dalam pemanfaatan buah tengkawang pada masyarakat Dusun Melayang tergolong tinggi. Modal sosial kognitif yang terdiri dari kepercayaan, kerjasama dan solidaritas serta Modal sosial struktural yang terdiri dari aturan, peranan, dan jaringan keduanya tergolong tinggi. Hubungan modal sosial terhadap pemanfaatan tengkawang memiliki hubungan yang searah dan kuat, kedua unsur modal sosial Kognitif dan struktural berhubungan sangat nyata terhadap pemanfaatan tengkawang. Korelasi nyata yang terjadi berupa korelasi positif yang menunjukkan semakin tinggi tingkat modal sosial struktural dan modal sosial kognitif yang terbentuk, semakin baik pula pemanfaatan buah tengkawang di hutan Adat Pikul.Kata kunci: Modal Sosial, Buah Tengkawang, Hutan Adat PikulAbstractThe Social capital is the ability of the community which work together to achieve a common goal within group. Pikul costomary forest has the potential of tengkawang that was abundant and utilized by the community around the forest to fulfill their daily needs. This study aimed to determine community social capital consists of cognitive and structural social capital and the relationship of social capital how to use of tengkawang fruit in the Pikul indigenous forest. This study used the concept of upoff, with survey methods, data collection techniques with interviews used questionnaires and in-depth interviews with key respondents. Respondents in this study were Melayang Hamlet community who used tengkawang fruit intentionally (purposive sampling) which consist of 30 people. The magnitude level of social capital used the value interval equation and the relationship of social capital was analyzed of Sperman rating coefficient test. The results showed the social capital in used tengkawang fruit in Melayang sub-village was classified as "high". The cognitive social capital consists of trust, cooperation and solidarity. The structural social capital consists of rules, roles, and networks were both classified as "high". The relationship of social capital which used of tengkawang has a direct and strong relationship, the two elements of Cognitive and structural social capital were very significan and relate with the way how to use tengkawang. The real correlation was occurred in the form of positive correlation that showed the higher level of structural social capital and cognitive social capital formed, which better used of tengkawang fruit in the Pikul costomary forest.Keywords: social capital, tengkawang fruit, Pikul costomary forest

scholarly journals Modeling optimal price policy of pharmaceutical companies for sales maximization based on Data Science technologies

2021 ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
O. Chernyak ◽  
J. Sztrik ◽  
Y. Fareniuk
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Data Science ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
National Development ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Price Policy

Social capital has become an important aspect of most rural communities in developing nations. But, the dimensions of social capital vary across rural regions while little is known about the factors influencing it in rural areas. This study aimed to identify the prevalent social capital dimensions in rural areas and examine the factors determining rural people involved in those dimensions. A field survey which consists of structured and self-administered questionnaire was carried out with rural households. The information of the survey was obtained from 220 rural households in the study area between August and October, 2019. The descriptive analysis identified social networks (3.875), norms (societal values) (3.390), trust and solidarity (4.115), and cooperation and group action (4.139) as the prevailing social capital dimensions in the rural communities. The results further suggest that cooperation, trust and solidarity, and networks are respectively the dominating social capital dimensions in the rural areas. The results from probit model estimates show that the factors that are more likely to be associated with social capital in rural areas include education, access to credit and ownership of farm (cash crop). Since social capital is becoming a prerequisite for rural development, our findings lead to the suggestion that cooperation, build-up of networks should be facilitated for people in the rural areas. Furthermore, policy direction towards access to education, credit provision and development of primary occupation in the rural areas should also be enhanced. Economic policy makers and rural development agencies are invited to continuously work on the identified factors to promote the individual, community and national development on equitable basis.

scholarly journals Factors influencing social capital in rural communities in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
N. A. Sofoluwe ◽  
L. O. Oyelami ◽  
O. Adisa
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
National Development ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Factors Influencing

Social capital has become an important aspect of most rural communities in developing nations. But, the dimensions of social capital vary across rural regions while little is known about the factors influencing it in rural areas. This study aimed to identify the prevalent social capital dimensions in rural areas and examine the factors determining rural people involved in those dimensions. A field survey which consists of structured and self-administered questionnaire was carried out with rural households. The information of the survey was obtained from 220 rural households in the study area between August and October, 2019. The descriptive analysis identified social networks (3.875), norms (societal values) (3.390), trust and solidarity (4.115), and cooperation and group action (4.139) as the prevailing social capital dimensions in the rural communities. The results further suggest that cooperation, trust and solidarity, and networks are respectively the dominating social capital dimensions in the rural areas. The results from probit model estimates show that the factors that are more likely to be associated with social capital in rural areas include education, access to credit and ownership of farm (cash crop). Since social capital is becoming a prerequisite for rural development, our findings lead to the suggestion that cooperation, build-up of networks should be facilitated for people in the rural areas. Furthermore, policy direction towards access to education, credit provision and development of primary occupation in the rural areas should also be enhanced. Economic policy makers and rural development agencies are invited to continuously work on the identified factors to promote the individual, community and national development on equitable basis.

scholarly journals Rural Regeneration in Egypt: A Review of Existing Typologies in Borderline Areas

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Shahira Assem Abdel-Razek ◽  
Yasmin Moanis
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Economic Structure ◽  
Rural Land ◽  
The Social ◽  
Green Areas ◽  
Urban Activities ◽  
The Ideal

Tracking rural areas and studying them may not be an easy task. The concept of whether the area at hand is urban or rural could be simple, but lately rural areas could carry many features that may deviate the definition into one which is unclear. In urbanized rural development, reversing the urbanization spotted may not be the ideal way to go, urban developers often suggest that to go back to the roots is to regenerate the area back into rural, however, regenerating rural areas using rural parameters and definitions may not be what the urban area in hand needs and the changes and challenges that are facing rural communities in Egypt need to be understood before any plan can be deemed as effective or even worthwhile The rapid increase in urbanization and how it affects agriculture land, shorelines, and rural land, has affected badly the rural capacity, and led to a constant threat of overhaul in place of towns, cities, and other urban activities. However, rural areas are the lungs of the planet alongside forests and other green areas and having them diminish substantially will lead to an inevitable catastrophe. Regenerating rural areas should focus on revitalizing and embedding them into the social, cultural, and economic structure of the region, however, it may not always involve turning them back to what is commonly termed as rural.This research attempts to review and discuss the meaning and definitions of rural regeneration with a view to propose a strategic plan to regenerate borderline areas in Egypt.

Civic Participation and Social Embeddedness: Differences Between Urban and Rural Communities

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-67
Author(s):  
Tuuli-Marja Kleiner
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Civic Participation ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Social Embeddedness ◽  
The Social ◽  
Multi Level

Does civic participation lead to a large social network? This study claims that high levels of civic participation may obstruct individual social embeddedness. Using survey data from the German Survey on Volunteering (Deutscher Freiwilligensurvey; 1999–2009), this study conducts macro- as well as multi-level regressions to examine the link between civic participation and social embeddedness. Findings reveal that civic participation on the sub-national regional level is not generally associated with social embeddedness, but it affects the participants’ and non-participants’ possibilities for friendships differently. This holds especially true in urban areas, but the effect cannot be found in rural areas. The analysis has implications for further research to enhance the social embeddedness of the excluded.

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