scholarly journals The church as a social enterprise: A strategy for economic development

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Mabwe ◽  
Caroline Dimingu ◽  
Fairchild Siyawamwaya
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
European Economic ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Pentecostal Churches ◽  
The Church

This article aims at establishing the role played by the church in sustainable development of Zimbabwe during a period of prolonged economic meltdown.  It compares and contrasts the role of the missionaries’ church and the modern day church in Africa and whether the church has not deviated from its main reason of existence. The study recognises the role the church is playing in today’s economy and how the society and governments can optimise on its influence in various sectors. The article adopted the framework that was established by the European Economic and Social Committee in defining a social enterprise in their research on EESC recommendations on Social Enterprises (European Union: European Economic and Social Committee, 2014). A descriptive research design approach was used and both mainline and Pentecostal churches were used to draw on the conclusions. This research design heavily relied on secondary data gathered through literature review. The study concludes that churches are playing a significant role in developing the soicieties in which they are established hence contributing towards economic development. The study recommends the need for churches to identify areas of importance  in the economy, such as the manufacturing industry, so that they channel resources towards establishing enterprises that improve the nation’s Gross Domestic Product. Furthermore, the Zimbabwean government should provide special incentives for church run establishments to promote their operations. The study did not cover all churches hence the findings must be viewed in context and the conclusions were derived from the evidence gathered.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Eksploitasi Sumber Daya Alam Perairan Terhadap Kemiskinan Pada Masyarakat Nelayan

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (01) ◽  
pp. 43-58
Author(s):  
Feryl Ilyasa ◽  
Muhammad Zid ◽  
Mieke Miarsyah
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Natural Waters ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Fishing Communities ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Foreign Investments ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Data Source

The aim of this article is to find out how the influence of exploitation of aquatic natural resourceson the poverty of fishing communities. The method in this article used a descriptive research design forusing a literature study approach. Based on the type of research and the type of data source used, the datacollection technique in this study is used the secondary data. The results in this study can be seen in twoaspects, are: (1) the ease of foreign investments that can be exploit for the natural resources of fisheries inIndonesia; (2) the influence of exploitation of the natural resources of the waters carried out on poverty inthe fisihing community. Exploitation of aquatic natural resources in Indonesia is due to the ease with whichforeign parties can be invest in Indonesia in the field of fisheries, and then this ease of investment fromforeign parties results in the intervention of foreign parties who can to control the natural waters resourcesin Indonesia, both in the form a legal entitiy or in the form of an individual, it can be also for drain thenatural waters resources, especially fisheries in Indonesia, and which can to be affect the walfare of fishingcommunities.

Skill Acquisition

2022 ◽  
pp. 191-202
Author(s):  
Bolaji Comfort Adeniyi
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Technical Colleges ◽  
Inferential Statistics ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Reliability Method ◽  
Alpha Reliability ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

The purpose of the study was to examine the extent to which skill acquisition would influence economic development in Nigeria. The descriptive research design of the survey type was adopted in the study. The population of this study comprised all the students of government technical colleges in Southwest Nigeria. The reliability of the instrument was estimated using Chronbach's Alpha reliability method. The data collected for this study was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of the study revealed that skill acquisition program has a positive and significant effect on the ability of students of technical colleges in Southwest Nigeria to be self-reliant at graduation; skill acquisition program has a positive and significant effect on the ability of students of technical colleges in Southwest Nigeria to produce goods for local consumption. It was also recommended based on the study that the various government parastatals should review, standardize, and expand the curricula of all skill acquisition schemes in Nigeria among others.

scholarly journals Mono Economy Syndrome of Nigeria: Reposition of Manufacturing Sector for Sustainable Diversification and Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-90
Author(s):  
S. Samuel Idowu
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Global Campaign ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Full Capacity ◽  
Secondary Data Sources ◽  
Political Governance

The study examines Nigeria challenge of the mono-culture economy due to an overreliance on oil, and coupled with the threat been stranded arising from the global campaign and signed Paris agreement in 2015 is an economic risk that could jeopardize her economic development. Answers to why the manufacturing sector has occupied a peripheral position in the Nigeria’s economic development aspiration question alongside the overarching goal of articulating pragmatic mediums and approaches for revamping the manufacturing industry from the encumbrances hindering its full capacity functioning. This research was undertaken to examine the manufacturing sector as an alternative to Nigeria’s petroleum dependence economy by dissecting its problems and how-to repositioning it for a viable diversification. The ex-post facto research method was adopted using impeccable secondary data sources. Insecurity and poor political governance were among other impediments to the manufacturing optimum performance, and strengthening the political institution for an all-inclusive government, amongst others, is proffered as panacea.

scholarly journals Revenue and Expenditure Structure of Vyas Municipality

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-55
Author(s):  
Devi Lal Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Average Growth ◽  
Administrative Services ◽  
Internal Revenue ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Descriptive Research

The local governments or the municipalities are responsible to provide administrative services to the local level and to develop infrastructures to provide physical facilities to municipal people. Thus, the major functions of the municipalities are the building up the infrastructure and supra structure and protecting public places and so on. To conduct such philanthropic works it is essential to sustain themselves financially. This study has intense relation with revenue and expenditure of Vyas Municipalities regarding the objectives to analyze, examine and interpret the Revenue and Expenditure. Descriptive research design has been adopted to conduct present study. Under the descriptive research design this study focuses on analyzing income and expenditure pattern of Vyas municipality thus case study approach has been followed to conduct this research. There are 243 municipalities in Nepal which are considered as the population of this study. Among them Vyas municipality is taken as sample using convenience sampling method. This study focuses on municipal revenue and expenditure thus based on secondary data. Vyas municipality largely depends upon the revenue raised from external sources to fulfill the financial requirements. The total revenue has been occupied by internal revenue and external revenue. The average growth rate of internal revenue has been greater than external revenue during the study period. Vyas municipality itself has been suffering from financial inadequacy. So unnecessary expenditure made for the consumption purpose should be cut off. Expenditure made for unproductive sectors should be minimized and utilized effectively. The Journal of Nepalese Business Studies Vol. X No. 1 December 2017, Page: 42-55

Contribution of Nepal Telecom to Nepalese Revenue

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-44
Author(s):  
Biranji Gautam ◽  
Devi Lal Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Income Tax ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Public Enterprise ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Design Case Study ◽  
Mobile Telecom

Public enterprise in Nepal plays vital role in generating revenue in Nepal. Nepal Telecom (NT) is the leading and high revenue contributing public enterprise in Nepal. The main aim of this study is to examine the contribution of different tax from NT to Nepalese revenue. Hence, descriptive research design was applied to complete this study. Under the descriptive research design case study of NT has carried out to attain the desired objective of this study. At present there are major five licensed mobile telecom are into operation in Nepal which was considered as population. Out of these, NT has coverage nationwide as well highest revenue generating company. So, NT is taken as sample by following the convenience sampling method. The study has based on secondary data. Revenue from NT includes income tax, and VAT, custom, service fees, local development fees, dividend tax, and share of profit etc. The income tax from NT to total revenue is the highest 1.66 percent and the least 1.19 percent and average 1.43 percent during the study period

scholarly journals The Role of the Church in Efforts to Improve the Economy of Indigenous Peoples in Papua, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Wayan Ruspendi Junaedi ◽  
Dermawan Waruwu ◽  
I Wayan Damayana ◽  
I Gusti Bagus Rai Utama
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Christian Church ◽  
Concrete Problem ◽  
The Church ◽  
Different Levels

Abstract The novelty of this research is to prove that the community has been unable to encourage and motivate entrepreneurship growth to improve the economy of indigenous peoples in Papua. This research was carried out in-depth in Papua using descriptive qualitative methods using extensive interviews, observations, and secondary data techniques. The results of the study show that the efforts of the Indonesian Christian Church in Papua to improve the economy of indigenous peoples at both synods, classical, and community levels are still small. The community is currently facing challenges internally and externally. You are grappling with the global Covid-19 pandemic situation. Internet problems still exist in many areas of Papua, making communication even more difficult. To improve the economy of the indigenous peoples, the community tries to implement a common empowerment strategy and strategic steps, namely an open heart-to-heart dialogue between all church components internally at different levels. What is required is a concrete problem mapping with a priority scale and the ability to implement strategic indigenous economic development programs, and supported by appropriate support according to the regional or usual context. At the same time, the community must prepare competent human resources in its areas for long-term economic development.

The Role of the Church in Motivating Entrepreneurship in Efforts to Improve the Economy of Indigenous Peoples in Papua, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Gusti Bagus Rai Utama ◽  
I Wayan Ruspendi Junaedi ◽  
Dermawan Waruwu ◽  
I Wayan Damayana ◽  
I Gusti Bagus Rai Utama
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Christian Church ◽  
Concrete Problem ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
The Church

Abstract The novelty of this research is to prove that the church has not been able to encourage and motivate the growth of entrepreneurship to improve the economy of indigenous peoples in Papua. This research was conducted in-depth using descriptive qualitative methods. The location of the research was carried out in Papua with in-depth interviews, observation, and secondary data techniques. The results of the study indicate that the efforts of the Indonesian Christian Church in Papua in improving the economy of indigenous peoples are still minimal, both at the synod, classic and congregational levels. The church is currently also experiencing quite heavy challenges internally and externally, especially with the global Covid-19 pandemic situation which severely limits the movement of people in their activities. In some areas in Papua, there are still problems with the internet network which makes communication even more difficult. To improve the economy of indigenous peoples, an appropriate customary empowerment strategy is needed and strategic steps are needed, namely an open heart-to-heart dialogue by all church components internally at various levels. A concrete problem mapping is required, with a scale of priorities and the ability to implement strategic indigenous economic development programs and supported by appropriate assistance according to the regional or customary context. Along with that, the church must prepare competent human resources in their fields for the benefit of long-term economic development.

Sustainability of Social Enterprises

2020 ◽  
pp. 148-169
Author(s):  
Neeta Baporikar
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
The Past ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Social ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Rational Knowledge

Evidence supporting the budding role of social enterprises in fostering sustained socio-economic development of regions and communities across the globe are evolving continuously. Hence, the global upsurge in the social enterprise research and practice is appreciated, considering social enterprise primarily is presumed to have great potential in solving a range of social problems. Even though social entrepreneurship and social enterprise have remained central and thought-provoking in the realm of scholarly investigation for the past few decades, the emerging literature on social enterprise and their role in economic development is riddled with theoretical inconsistencies and definitional controversies. Thus, little or no rational knowledge about their functioning and management is available. Further, factors influencing the sustainability of social enterprises have rarely been explored and deliberated. Thus, the purpose of this chapter is to identify and analyze the factors which influence the sustainability of social enterprises with focus on India.

A conceptual model of critical success factors for Indian social enterprises

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mir Shahid Satar ◽  
Shibu John
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Critical Success

Purpose There have been global upsurge in the social enterprise research & practice considering social enterprise as a rapidly growing thought worldwide. The renewed significance of social enterprises (SE’s) has arisen primarily on account of their assumed potential in solving a range of social problems. The evidences supporting the budding role of SE’s in fostering sustained socio-economic development of regions & communities across globe are evolving continuously. Even though, social entrepreneurship & SE’s have remained central thought provoking domain in the realm of scholarly investigation for a past couple of decades, the emerging literature on SE’s & their role in economic development is riddled with theoretical inconsistencies & definitional controversies. Thus, very little is known about functioning & management of SE’s. For the sake of advancing the field, the purpose of this paper is to identify and analyze the critical success factors (CSF’s) of SE’s operating in different social settings in India. Further, a conceptual model is developed incorporating different factors of social enterprise operation in an integrated framework. Design/methodology/approach Based on the review of the extant literature, three categories of success factors comprising a total of 38 success factors for SE’s were initially identified. Under each category, the success factors were then classified and reduced to appropriate numbers based upon their importance to SE’s and their repeated manifestations in the literature, making a total of 13 CSF’s under all 3 categories. Based on these 3 categories of CSF’s, a conceptual model was developed. Findings The study determines thirteen critical factors as contributing to the success of social enterprises: (1) Business planning skills (2) entrepreneurship orientation; (3) leadership; (4) networking; (5) Innovative financing (6) triple bottom line planning; (7) social enterprise marketing; (8) community engagement; (9) human capital; (10) organizational culture; (11) Social Impact Evaluation (12) Frugal innovation & (13) Government support. Originality/value The paper presents a theoretical research model incorporating factors and determinants of social enterprise success to direct a future research agenda. The paper can further be used by researchers to empirically test critical success factors of social enterprises. Moreover, practitioners can also gain benefits from the conceptual framework & promote social entrepreneurship.

scholarly journals Globalisation And Public Policy In Nigeria: Challenges And Prospects

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Love Arugu ◽  
Ogedi Jacob
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Marxist Theory ◽  
Economic Policies ◽  
Poor Countries ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
The Impact

This paper attempts to look at the impact of globalisation on public policy as it affects the economic development in Nigeria. The main proposition of this paper is that Nigeria cannot comfront the challenges of contemporary globalisation without a sustained effort to develop her economic foundations. This is because globalisation will most likely be utilitarian if its end can foster domestic development agenda. The paper was anchored on the Marxist Theory of State. The import of this approach to the paper is that it proceeds from a holistic examination of the country's historical experience and its implication for the present day political economy. The research design was historical-descriptive research design and the data were obtained through secondary sources. Content analysis was used in analyzing the data obtained. The paper concludes that many poor countries like Nigeria liberalised its economy without adequate preparation and precaution. The paper recommended inter-alia that Nigeria should formulate economic policies that recognises her specific needs and circumstances in order to promote inclusive economic development.

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