scholarly journals An Observational Study on Forest Landscape Conservation in Malaysia via the Establishment of Forestry Educational Centres

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-173
Author(s):  
Mohd Kher Hussein ◽  
Mohd Johari Mohd Yusof ◽  
Nor Syuriaty Jaafar
Keyword(s):  
Development Planning ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
Forest Landscape ◽  
Landscape Conservation ◽  
Management Planning ◽  
The Public ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Forestry Management

The establishment of the forestry educational centre is a good effort made to protect and conserve the forest as well as assisting the public in understanding the landscape changes and sensitivity towards its sustainability. However, there are lacks of consciousness and obligation of the important of landscape conservation in the context of development planning that causes the problem of effective implementation of a conservation strategy exists. Therefore, this paper aims to discuss forest landscapes conservation, particularly in Malaysia with the objectives of to analyse the current landscape features of selected forestry educational centres and to increase awareness among the stakeholders on the importance of conserving and preserving forest landscape towards its sustainability. The study was conducted using two methods specifically via a case study where the Sultan Idris Shah Forestry Education Center (SISFEC) was selected and field observations were conducted to analyse the existing physical condition of the study site. Findings have indicated that SISFEC has successfully conserved the existing landscapes and delivered awareness and knowledge on forest conservation and preservation to the public through several activities such as forestry camps, nature walks, and environmental education programmes. On the other hand, the findings also suggested that the forestry management should give higher priority in maintaining the manmade landscape image of the forest and plan their activities well through good monitoring and efficient management planning which will ensure the site's sustainability in future.

scholarly journals The Requirement for Information Governance Policy Framework in Malaysian Public Sector

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.15) ◽  
pp. 235
Author(s):  
Noursilawati Abdul Halim ◽  
Zawiyah M.Yusof ◽  
Nor Azan M. Zin
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Standard Procedure ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Management Planning ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Core ◽  
Information Governance

The Information Governance (IG) Policy Framework sets out the standard to be applied for managing information including the principle, standard, procedure and guideline. This study seeks to identify the significant and appropriate factors underlying the IG policy in common. The identified factors are then verified for their appropriateness to be practiced in the public sector in Malaysia. The literature suggests that control, quality, compliance, transparency, value, accessibility, security, sharing, accountability, and privacy are the core factors essential for the IG policy framework. A survey method, using qualitative approach with interview, observation, and document content analysis are used as the data collection techniques. The sample is determined by purposive sampling and snowball and the Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) was chosen as a case study. Findings show that there is as yet no appropriate IG policy framework which can be referred to by the public sector in executing information governance initiative. The proposed framework is of help especially to MAMPU in getting a guide for the execution the IG initiative in the Malaysian public sector.     

Research on the Effectiveness of Black-Faced Spoonbill Bird Tourism and Conservation Strategy. A Case Study of Shifen Community at Chi-Gu District of Tainan City

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 313
Author(s):  
Chih-Jan HUANG ◽  
Yung-Nane YANG
Keyword(s):  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
The Public ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
Tourism Resource ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Tainan City ◽  
The Government ◽  
Depth Interviews

In this study, the concept of ecotourism serves as the framework for the investigation of black-faced spoonbill tourism and conservation strategies implemented in Shifen, a community in the Chi-Gu District of Tainan City. It featured an examination of the formulation, planning, and implementation of the conservation strategies and conducted in-depth interviews on individuals from the public sector, local residents, tourists, and nongovernment organizations. Research results identified numerous problems: latent concerns regarding black-faced spoonbills as a tourism resource, poor awareness of ecotourism, difficulties in implementing black-faced spoonbill tourism and conservation strategies, and difficulty maintaining a balance between conservation and residents’ livelihoods. The government is advised to integrate the opinions and suggestions of local residents, promote community participation, and increase job opportunities for local residents to create a win-win model for the development of community-based ecotourism.

scholarly journals Community Participation in Urban Design - A Masterplan for Shelly Bay

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Jay Short
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Urban Design ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
The Public ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Developed World

<p>This research examines the role of community participation in urban design. It looks at developing more efficient methods of facilitating participation so that it can become more feasible for developers and designers.  A literature review and analysis of case studies found that community participation in urban design, in the developed world, is almost non-existent. In impoverished countries, however, it is more common - recognising that the commercial and political pressures of Western societies make participation in urban design difficult to justify.  The research then moves to its major case study - Shelly Bay. This area is facing a large development which has been highly protested by members of the local and wider community. One of the more significant reasons for the protest was the lack of transparency in the development planning stages.  So why does the public not have a say on the future of Shelly Bay? This thesis researches ways which developers, architects and urban designers can involve local community groups in the design of the environments they live, work and play in.  The research consists of two stages; Stage One uses traditional methods of consultation (surveying and interviewing) while Stage Two uses less conventional methods - presented as a workbook. The results from these participatory experiments have been used to produce a community masterplan proposal for Shelly Bay - ‘Shelly Bay 2030’.  This research concludes by stressing the importance of communicating and working with those who are most affected by the decisions made by urban developers. It recognises the challenges of reaching a level of collaboration but believes that the traditional surveying and interviewing methods should be standard in urban design. It also finds that a tool as simple as a workbook can be extremely effective in gathering public feedback.  Shelly Bay 2030, is strikingly different to the current development plans - showing the disconnect between the community and the developer. This research argues that if they were able to work together, it would be possible to create something which benefits everyone involved.</p>

BARRIERS TO THE BENEFITS, EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCIAL ASSURANCE POLICY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: CASE STUDY OF GHANA

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (03) ◽  
pp. 1350011
Author(s):  
ERIC TWUM
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Regulatory Policy ◽  
Political Will ◽  
The Public ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Financial Assurance ◽  
Reclamation Plan ◽  
The Cost ◽  
A Company

This paper examines the barriers to the benefits, efficient and effective implementation of Environmental Financial Assurance (EFA) policy in developing countries with Ghana as case study. EFA is an international environmental regulatory policy and its implementation by a nation is thus perceived as integration into the international regulatory framework. It is an essential developmental regulatory policy that protects the public against the cost of mine clean up and loss of livelihoods, should a company refuse to complete its reclamation plan. However, evidence drawn from this study indicates that there are barriers and differences in approach to the efficient implementation of the policy in some developing countries as the zeal with which EFA policy was adopted as part of a policy reform to attract foreign investment to the mining sector has not been matched with the desired political will, expertise and economic growth to ensure the implementation of the policy.

scholarly journals Community Participation in Urban Design - A Masterplan for Shelly Bay

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Jay Short
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Urban Design ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
The Public ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Developed World

<p>This research examines the role of community participation in urban design. It looks at developing more efficient methods of facilitating participation so that it can become more feasible for developers and designers.  A literature review and analysis of case studies found that community participation in urban design, in the developed world, is almost non-existent. In impoverished countries, however, it is more common - recognising that the commercial and political pressures of Western societies make participation in urban design difficult to justify.  The research then moves to its major case study - Shelly Bay. This area is facing a large development which has been highly protested by members of the local and wider community. One of the more significant reasons for the protest was the lack of transparency in the development planning stages.  So why does the public not have a say on the future of Shelly Bay? This thesis researches ways which developers, architects and urban designers can involve local community groups in the design of the environments they live, work and play in.  The research consists of two stages; Stage One uses traditional methods of consultation (surveying and interviewing) while Stage Two uses less conventional methods - presented as a workbook. The results from these participatory experiments have been used to produce a community masterplan proposal for Shelly Bay - ‘Shelly Bay 2030’.  This research concludes by stressing the importance of communicating and working with those who are most affected by the decisions made by urban developers. It recognises the challenges of reaching a level of collaboration but believes that the traditional surveying and interviewing methods should be standard in urban design. It also finds that a tool as simple as a workbook can be extremely effective in gathering public feedback.  Shelly Bay 2030, is strikingly different to the current development plans - showing the disconnect between the community and the developer. This research argues that if they were able to work together, it would be possible to create something which benefits everyone involved.</p>

Efektivitas Layanan Darurat Jakarta Siaga 112 dalam Penanganan Kebakaran oleh UPT. Pusat Data & Informasi Kebencanaan BPBD Provinsi DKI Jakarta

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Musa Musa
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Service ◽  
Fire Management ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
The Public ◽  
Information Center ◽  
Disaster Data ◽  
In Fire ◽  
Document Review

This research was conducted to determine the Effectiveness of Jakarta Siaga 112 Emergency Services in Fire Management by UPT. Disaster Data & Information Center of BPBD DKI Jakarta Province by paying attention to aspects contained in the Effectiveness of the Jakarta Siaga Emergency Service Program 112. The research method was carried out with a case study method with data collection techniques using interview methods and document review. Interviews were conducted on 10 (ten) key informants, document review focused on documents related to the Jakarta Emergency Alert Service 112 Effectiveness research in Fire Management. The results showed that the Effectiveness of Jakarta Siaga 112 Emergency Services in Fire Management by UPT. The Center for Disaster Data & Information BPBD DKI Jakarta Province Its effectiveness is still low, due to the Implementation of Emergency Services Jakarta Standby 112 in Fire Management implemented by UPT. Disaster Data & Information Center of BPBD DKI Jakarta Province in terms of the Target Group Understanding of the Program, the Achievement of the Program Objectives aspects, and the Program Follow-up aspects. It is recommended to continue to disseminate this Emergency Service to the public, it is necessary to increase the firm commitment of the Head of 8 SKPD related to fire management so that all units play a role in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Fire Management and the evaluation and follow-up of program services that are held periodically 3 once a month.Keywords: Effectiveness, Emergency Services, Fire Handling

The Relevance of Energy Service Contracts in the Budget Sphere

2018 ◽  
pp. 64-68
Author(s):  
George V. Boos ◽  
Elena Yu. Matveeva
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Institutional Development ◽  
The Public ◽  
Debt Burden ◽  
Comprehensive Plan ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Service Contracts ◽  
The Face ◽  
Energy Service ◽  
The Russian Federation

The problematic aspects related to the implementation of energy saving policy in the budget sphere are examined in the article. The factors hindering the mass and effective implementation of energysaving measures are highlighted in the article. Among these factors, there is the technical complexity of energysaving projects, the presence of innovative and investment risks, problems with the financial provision of costs in the face of increasing debt burden in most public budgets. The article concludes that in these circumstances only the energy service contract is a tool that allows implementing energy­saving measures without the first participation of budgetary funds in financing and allows transferring the risks of making technically inefficient decisions directly to the investor. In the article, the authors substantiate the importance of the institutional development of energy services directly in the public sector and analyze the measures of the comprehensive plan to improve the energy efficiency of the economy of the Russian Federation aimed at expanding the scope of energy service contracts in the public sector.

STRATEGI MENINGKATKAN LOYALITAS KONSUMEN MAKANAN KHAS KOTA CURUP KABUPATEN REJANG LEBONG

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Onsardi Onsardi
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Consumer Loyalty ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
The Public ◽  
Typical Food ◽  
Internal And External Factors

The title of this study is the Strategy of Increasing Consumer Food Loyalty in CurupCity, Rejang Lebong Regency (Case Study in "Henvian" Typical Food Industry). Thisresearch is based on the importance of strategies in increasing business and consumerloyalty to products sold.Strategies to increase business and consumer loyalty can bedone with a SWOT analysis. Place of this research is the "Henvian" shop that sellstypical Rejang lebong food. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative.Informants in this study were people who were considered to know for certain about theHENVIAN Specialty Food Store in Curup City, Rejang Lebong Regency. The dataanalysis technique used in this study is a SWOT analysis to determine the strengths,weaknesses, opportunities and threats in a typical Rejang Lebong food business.By using SWOT analysis techniques that consist of strengths (weakness), weaknesses(weakness), opportunities (opportnity) and threats (threath). The results of this studycan be concluded that the internal factors that are the strength of the marketing strategyare the quality of the product that is good at a price affordable to the public andtourists, service that is friendly and responsive to consumer needs, as well astechnological advancements that facilitate the promotion of business. Internal factorsthat are a weakness are often lack of stock, there are some products that do not meet thestandard packaging, the product shelf life is short, employees do not use uniforms.External factors that become opportunities are a fairly high economic community,abundant raw materials while external factors that are a threat are the manycompetitors, an unstable economy, the price of basic needs increases. Based on theresults of the SWOT analysis of internal and external factors, the strategy used is toimprove product quality by improving the appearance of packaging and quality ofcontent and quality of service by providing uniforms to employees and providingstandards of service to consumers. .Keywords: Strategy, Consumer Loyalty, SWOT

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