scholarly journals QUALITY OF HUMAN CAPACITY-BUILDING FACTOR FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (№3 2020) ◽  
pp. 220-227
Author(s):  
A.G. Leonteva ◽  
I.V. Ignatova
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Human Capacity

The Determinants of Entrepreneurship Development in Spatial Systems

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 8-24
Author(s):  
Zbigniew Zioło
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Scales ◽  
Institutional Barriers ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Continental Scale ◽  
Spatial Systems ◽  
Business Conditions ◽  
Mutual Relations ◽  
Growth Shape ◽  
Strategic Goal

The processes of technological  progress create new opportunities for economic, social and cultural growth, shape new relations between economic  entities and their environment,  and influence changes in the determinants  of entrepreneurship development.  These processes vary significantly in certain geographic locations, characterised by an enormous  diversity of natural, social, economic and cultural structures. As a consequence, this creates different opportunities  and different conditions for the development of entrepreneurship in certain spatial scales, from the continental scale, through national and regional to local scales. The article presents complex conditions  for the development of entrepreneurship, highlights its limitations resulting from institutional  barriers, and the importance of knowing the mechanisms of mutual relations between spatial systems and the influence of control instruments. The quality of central and local government authorities is of particular significance here, which do not always properly use the mechanisms of rational business support. A serious barrier to the development of entrepreneurship is the low quality of social capital, manifested in a lack of trust in institutional authorities and reluctance to engage in entrepreneurship and business development. The conclusions point out that further research should be developed that will take into account changing business conditions, with a defined strategic goal of raising the quality and standard of living, international competitiveness of the country and products in different market categories.

scholarly journals DIASPORA NETWORKS, NON-ECONOMIC REMITTANCES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT: EVIDENCE FROM SOME ECONOMIES IN LATIN AMERICA

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (01) ◽  
pp. 1550005 ◽  
Author(s):  
NIR KSHETRI ◽  
DIANA ROJAS-TORRES ◽  
MARLENY CARDONA ACEVEDO
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Host Country ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Primary Focus ◽  
Diaspora Networks

Diaspora networks' non-economic remittances in the forms of social, political, cultural and technical contributions to their homeland play important roles in entrepreneurship and economic development. In this paper, we examine the effects of such remittances on entrepreneurship development in economies in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). We analyze how factors such as migrants' skills and education and characteristics of the host country are likely to affect non-economic remittances and their contribution to entrepreneurship and economic development. We offer some examples of initiatives taken in the home country and the host country to maximize the potential non-economic remittances and their impacts on entrepreneurship development in the home country. A key lesson and take-away that we can gain from entrepreneurially successful efforts of some economies is that the primary focus of diaspora policies need to be centered on utilizing various forms of non-economic remittances in stimulating the quantity and quality of entrepreneurial activity.

scholarly journals The joy of sharing knowledge: But what if there is no knowledge to share? A critical reflection on human capacity building in Africa

2007 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 18-28
Author(s):  
Johannes J Britz
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Capacity Development ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Political Will ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Human Capacity ◽  
The Brain

This article focuses on the current trends and initiatives in human capacity building in Africa. It takes as it starting point that human capacity development is essential for Africa to become an information and know-ledge society and therefore an equal partner in the global sharing of knowledge. Four knowledge areas are identified and discussed. These are education, research and development, brain drain and information and documentation drain. The paper concludes that there is a clear understanding in Africa that its future lies with education and that most African leaders have a strong political will to invest in human capacity building on the continent. It is also clear that much has been done, particularly primary education. Africa will most defi-nitely benefit from this in the long run. Problem areas remain however. These are in the needed growth of research and development and how to address the brain and information drain phenomena.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Psycho-Education on Quality of Care among Female Primary Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijayalakshmi, K. ◽  
C. G. Venkatesha Murthy
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Beneficial Effect ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Primary Caregivers ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Check List ◽  
Theoretical Issues

In the present paper the researchers have attempted to study the effect of psycho-education as an intervention in increasing clarity among Female Primary Caregivers in handling the Alzheimer’s disease patients and in improving the Quality of care rendered by Female Primary Caregivers for their Alzheimer’s patients. The participants were 10 Female Primary Caregivers of Alzheimer’s disease who resided at home. The Female Primary Caregivers were provided with psycho-education intervention for 10 days. The Alzheimer’s disease Clarity Test [ADCT] was administered to measure Clarity on Theoretical issues of Alzheimer’s disease and Capacity building of female primary caregivers. The Quality of Care Check list was used to observe and measure the presence or absence of care and also record the extent of care in physical and psychological areas received by the patients. The results revealed that the 10 days psycho-education has significantly enhanced the clarity levels among the Female Primary Caregivers after the intervention while, one month psycho-education intervention has to be something continued constantly over a period of time regularly to sustain or retain the effect on caregivers. Therefore, it implies that more the intervention gap then less will be the beneficial effect among the caregivers.

scholarly journals Challenges of Automobile Technology in Entrepreneurship Development

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
pp. 166-174
Author(s):  
Segun Okuta ◽  
Josephine Musa Dawha
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Adequate Funding ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Entrepreneurial Training ◽  
High Level ◽  
Higher Institutions ◽  
Automobile Technology

The desire of Federal Government of Nigeria and the world over is the building of a better world in the 21st century, where the economy of the nations would be seen to have developed by quality of high level manpower produced by higher institutions of learning. Therefore, educators of tertiary institutions must prepare for entrepreneurial training that will richly transform the economy. In discussing the challenges of Automobile Technology in entrepreneurship development, the paper examines the concept of entrepreneurship development, the roles of government and non-governmental organizations, challenges of Automobile Technology in entrepreneurship development such as lack of practical based curriculum and inadequate funding. The paper also offers suggestion that curriculum should be frequently reviewed and adequate funding be provided.

scholarly journals DETERMINANT FACTORS OF PARTICIPATIVE PARTNERSHIP MODEL IN IMPROVING QUALITY OF COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES (PKBM) IN WEST JAVA

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (15) ◽  
pp. 343-351
Author(s):  
Iip Saripah ◽  
Nike Kamarubiani ◽  
D. Nunu Heryanto ◽  
Holva Lovana Siregar ◽  
Ari Putra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Disadvantaged Communities ◽  
Determinant Factors ◽  
Partnership Model ◽  
Partnership Quality ◽  
Marketing Process ◽  
Determinant Factor

The research specifically discussed PKBM as an institution that could facilitate the needs of the community and could increase more empowered human resources with a variety of capabilities through economic strengthening. The researchers want to know how does the PKBM institution as a strong institution that is able to partner and be able to assist disadvantaged communities. The purpose of this study in general is to obtain a clear picture of determinant in institutional strengthening, improving the quality of PKBM services, and human resource development through a participatory partnership model in PKBM. The conceptual framework of the research refers to the concept of PKBM, the concept of capacity building and the concept of partnership. This research used a qualitative approach with descriptive method. The location is chosen in Cimahi, Tasikmalaya,, and Karawang Regency. The results obtained are: (1) the first determinant factor is educators, in general, the objective conditions of educators in PKBM are few and there are educators who do not meet the competency standards that they must have. (2) Students become the next determinant factor, PKBM recruits students by opening registration and registering students who drop out of school in formal schools then asks the school to refer students to continue their education at PKBM. (3) PKBM, which is stablished based on community self-help certainly has limitations in facilities and infrastructure, starting from the inadequate amount and quality that is no longer good. (4) In meeting the needs of program sustainability, PKBM has attended by carrying out a variety of businesses, but this has not been able to meet overall needs. (5) PKBM has business activities such as selling products made by students in the form of food or handicrafts, but has limitations in the marketing process. Keywords Determinant Factors, Capacity Building, Partipatory Partnership, Quality of PKBM Service

scholarly journals PENGARUH QUALITY OF WORK LIFE TERHADAP WORK ENGAGEMENT PADA PEGAWAI NEGERI SIPIL (PNS) YANG BELUM MENIKAH

PSIKOVIDYA ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-62
Author(s):  
Nisa Indah Pertiwi ◽  
Diana Harding ◽  
Nurul Yanuarti
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Civil Servants ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Human Capacity ◽  
Engagement Scale

ABSTRAK. Work engagement diketahui sebagai sumber bagi keberhasilan performa kerja individu dalam organisasi. Dalam hal ini, quality of work life menjadi salah satu topik yang menarik sebagai dasar dalam membentuk work engagement. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh quality of work life terhadap work engagement pada Pegawai Negeri Sipil (PNS) yang belum menikah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif non-eksperimental yang dilakukan kepada 63 orang PNS yang belum menikah. Alat ukur quality of work life menggunakan adaptasi kuesioner quality of work life dari Timossi dan work engagement menggunakan adaptasi alat ukur the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-17). Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji regresi linier sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa quality of work life berpengaruh terhadap work engagement pada PNS yang belum menikah. Aspek development using human capacity memiliki kontribusi terbesar bagi quality of work life dalam mempengaruhi work engagement.   ABSTRACT. Work engagement has been known as a source for the succes of individual work performance in the organization. In this case, quality of work life is an interesting topic as a basis for forming work engagement. This study aimed determine the effect of quality of work life on work engagement among unmarried Civil Servants (PNS). This study used non-experimental quantitative method which was conducted on 63 unmarried Civil Servants. Quality of work life instrument was adapted from quality of life questionnaire from Timossi and work engagement instrument was adapted from the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-17). The data was analyzed through simple linear regression analysis. The results of this study showed the quality of work life has an effect on work engagement of unmarried Civil Servants. Development using human capacity has the greatest contribution to the quality of work life in effecting work engagement.

Human Capacity Building Through University-Industry Collaboration

2021 ◽  
pp. 321-336
Author(s):  
Sulaiman Olusegun Atiku
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Corporate Universities ◽  
Industry Collaboration ◽  
Human Capacity ◽  
Sustainable Economic Growth ◽  
University Industry ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

The reality in the digital age is that knowledge is perishable, which suggests the need for continuous updates of skills, knowledge, and competency framework for sustainable development. Human capacity building through university-industry collaborative efforts is fundamental for sustainable development. This chapter examines capacity building through university-industry collaboration strategies for sustainable development in the digital age. A desktop research approach was adopted to investigate the influence of human capacity building through university-industry collaboration on sustainable economic growth and development in recent times. This chapter holds that a synergy between conventional and corporate universities is fundamental for skills updates, as well as advancing research and development in the digital age. Therefore, human capacity building through university and industry collaboration is essential in developing green talent and providing green opportunities for sustainable development.

scholarly journals TEAviisari – benchmarking health promotion capacity-building in Finnish municipalities

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Saaristo ◽  
P E S Hakamäki ◽  
J K Ikonen ◽  
N S Saukko ◽  
K K Wiss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Local Level ◽  
National Policy ◽  
High Coverage ◽  
Management Planning ◽  
Upper Secondary ◽  
Objective Indicators

Abstract Issue In Finland, municipalities are responsible for promoting public health on local level. However, there hasn’t been comparable nationwide information on health promotion processes and resources in different municipalities available. In order to enhance evidence-based management, a nationwide online database and user interface called TEAviisari (http://teaviisari.fi/en/) was released in 2010. Description TEAviisari is based on a generic health promotion capacity-building framework consisting of seven dimensions: commitment, management, monitoring and needs assessment, resources, common practices, participation, and other core functions. Each dimension consists of several indicators. TEAviisari aims to make measures taken by local authorities visible and to provide comparable and objective indicators for the management, planning, and evaluation of health promotion activities in different sectors of administration in all municipalities. Results Most of the data are collected biennially with an electronic form by municipal informants, and complemented with register data. Sectors covered are primary health care; comprehensive, upper secondary and vocational education; sport and physical activity; culture; and municipal management. Exceptionally high coverage (76%-97%) supports the quality of the follow-up data. In order to simplify the interpretation, all data are displayed as summary scores ranging from zero to 100, where 100 stands for a desirable quality. It is possible to drill down into more detailed information, all the way down to single indicators. Lessons Our work shows that it is possible to collect comparable data on health promotion practices and resources in municipalities. TEAviisari offers access to relevant, interpreted information for decision-makers on all levels, serving as an assessment and planning tool for the local government, making their actions transparent to the residents, and providing information for national policy-making.

scholarly journals Developing entrepreneurship in Africa: investigating critical resource challenges

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 644-666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Yawo Atiase ◽  
Samia Mahmood ◽  
Yong Wang ◽  
David Botchie
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Theory ◽  
Contract Enforcement ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
State Institutions ◽  
Political Governance

Purpose By drawing upon institutional theory, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of four critical resources (credit, electricity, contract enforcement and political governance) in explaining the quality of entrepreneurship and the depth of the supporting entrepreneurship ecosystem in Africa. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative approach based on ordinary least squares regression analysis was used. Three data sources were employed. First, the Global Entrepreneurship Index (GEI) of 35 African countries was used to measure the quality of entrepreneurship and the depth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa which represents the dependent variable. Second, the World Bank’s data on access to credit, electricity and contract enforcement in Africa were also employed as explanatory variables. Third, the Ibrahim Index of African Governance was used as an explanatory variable. Finally, country-specific data on four control variables (GDP, foreign direct investment, population and education) were gathered and analysed. Findings To support entrepreneurship development, Africa needs broad financial inclusion and state institutions that are more effective at enforcing contracts. Access to credit was non-significant and therefore did not contribute to the dependent variable (entrepreneurship quality and depth of entrepreneurial support in Africa). Access to electricity and political governance were statistically significant and correlated positively with the dependent variables. Finally, contract enforcement was partially significant and contributed to the dependent variable. Research limitations/implications A lack of GEI data for all 54 African countries limited this study to only 35 African countries: 31 in sub-Saharan Africa and 4 in North Africa. Therefore, the generalisability of this study’s findings to the whole of Africa might be limited. Second, this study depended on indexes for this study. Therefore, any inconsistencies in the index aggregation if any could not be authenticated. This study has practical implications for the development of entrepreneurship in Africa. Public and private institutions for credit delivery, contract enforcement and the provision of utility services such as electricity are crucial for entrepreneurship development. Originality/value The institutional void is a challenge for Africa. This study highlights the weak, corrupt nature of African institutions that supposedly support MSME growth. Effective entrepreneurship development in Africa depends on the presence of a supportive institutional infrastructure. This study engages institutional theory to explain the role of institutional factors such as state institutions, financial institutions, utility providers and markets in entrepreneurship development in Africa.

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