scholarly journals Pembentukan Usahawan Kraf Tangan Wanita di Malaysia: Peranan Sikap, Warisan Keluarga dan Pembudayaan Nilai Agama

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-178
Author(s):  
Nor Hanim Awang @ Mohd Noor ◽  
Norfatiha Othman ◽  
Nor Hayati Sa’at
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
East Coast ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Participation Of Women ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Depth Interviews

The participation of women in entrepreneurship plays a significant role in economic development especially in reducing unemployment, increasing production and consumption, achieving gender equality, social and cultural reforms. One of the dominant areas for women is batik and songket entrepreneurs who are synonymous with women on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Studies have identified three key elements that contribute to the development of this craft entrepreneur, viz. attitude, business inheritance and religious value culture. Qualitative design methods based on case studies and in-depth interviews were used in this study on 12 informants in the state of Kelantan and Terengganu in Malaysia. The findings show that there are three main factors that cause the formation of women handicraft entrepreneurs, namely attitude, family heritage and religious values. Hence, all the factors that make up a female handicraft entrepreneur in Malaysia are discussed in this article. The findings imply that increasing women entrepreneurs in handicrafts can raise the quality of handicraft products into becoming the best tourism products in the East Coast.

scholarly journals SATISFACTION OF RESIDENTS ON THE REDEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL DISASTER AREA. CASE STUDY: KUALA KRAI, KELANTAN, MALAYSIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Ling Hoon Leh ◽  
Muhammad Shamsul Azdhar Zulkapli ◽  
Kwong Qi Jie ◽  
Nurul Ashikin Mabahwi
Keyword(s):  
Natural Disaster ◽  
East Coast ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
The Public ◽  
Disaster Area ◽  
Housing Area ◽  
Post Disaster

Referring to the Malaysian National Security Council, disaster is defined as a catastrophic situation that claimed many lives and caused extensive damage to property and potentially endangers the public peace and security. In Malaysia, there were few natural disaster events that can be said to be among the worst ever in terms of the number of deaths and damages. However, these occurrences were not as severe as overseas. At the end of December 2014, there was a catastrophic flood called as the 'Bah Kuning' was hitting the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It resulted in almost 85% of the total Kuala Krai area inundated by flood water. One of the elements in post-disaster recovery is rebuilding shelter for victims. Regardless, it is important to research on residents’ satisfaction as it will affect the well-being directly or indirectly. Thus, a study was carried out to evaluate the satisfaction of residents (victims) on the “New Permanent Houses” (Rumah Kekal Baharu, RKB) that they received from the redevelopment project. A questionnaire survey was carried out to collect and understand respondents’ satisfaction on the redevelopment of their housing area, in specific, the quality of their newly reconstructed houses and the supporting facilities or infrastructure in their area. From the analysis, it was found that majority of the respondents were satisfied with their newly redeveloped houses and the infrastructure. The satisfaction level was associated with the locational and land ownership factors.

Organic Food Production and Consumption Policies and Strategies

2020 ◽  
pp. 166-179
Author(s):  
José G. Vargas-Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Production Distribution ◽  
Organic Products ◽  
Main Factors

This chapter aims to analyze the main factors of the production and consumption of organic products, as well as their policies and strategies. The analysis is based on the premise of the sustainable development of the production, distribution, and consumption systems of organic products that have the potential to improve the quality of life levels of producers, consumers, and society. It is concluded that the production and consumption of organic food is based on a more favorable agriculture of the ecological and the environment, as well as by providing more nutritious and healthy food for consumption.

scholarly journals Factors Considered Important for Establishing Small and Medium Enterprises by Women Entrepreneurs—A Study on Khulna City

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 171
Author(s):  
S. M. Towhidur Rahman ◽  
Md. Khasrul Alam ◽  
Shanta Kar
Keyword(s):  
Financial Support ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Environmental Support ◽  
Regulatory Systems ◽  
Participation Of Women ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Entrepreneurial Decision ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Half of the population is women who need to be incorporated in nation’s workforce for the sustainable economic development. In the context of Bangladesh, the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) can be considered as a vital instrument for poverty alleviation and can ensure the rapid industrialization. This study attempts to explore the forces that encouraged women entrepreneurs to start their SMEs. The study was made on the entrepreneurs of Khulna, a metropolitan city of the country. The data was collected through a survey on five major dimension those are assumed to have influence on entrepreneurial decision namely socio-demographic, motivational, financial, regulatory and business environmental dimensions. Respondents’ opinions from the survey were analyzed through simple descriptive statistics such as percentage and mean to draw findings. From the study it was found that women entrepreneurs in Khulna were mostly encouraged to start SMEs for motivational or pull factors such as gaining self-independence, providing financial support to family, improving quality of life and passing leisure time etc. Among the others factors found to be influential were inspiration from friends and relatives, availability of markets, profits potential etc. The study also revealed that as like other developing countries, women entrepreneurs of Khulna suffer from lack of financial support, complexity of regulatory systems, gender based discrimination, lack of adequate training facility and environmental support. Government and private initiative is important in this regard to overcome the hurdles and encouraging more and more participation of women in SME sector.

scholarly journals POTENTIAL TERRITORIAL MOBILITY OF YOUTH: FACTORS, BARRIERS, STRATEGIES

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-282
Author(s):  
N.L. Antonova
Keyword(s):  
Urban Residents ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Sociological Study ◽  
Capital Cities ◽  
Territorial Identity ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
The City ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Stable Material

The article considers the potential territorial mobility of youth, which refers to the willingness of young people to move outside their current residence. The sociological study was conducted in 2019, the object of which were students and working youth of Yekaterinburg. We interviewed 750 boys and girls by questioning method. In addition, 22 in-depth interviews were conducted, as well as an expert survey. The research materials indicate that the young generation is focused on moving to other settlements, among which the most attractive are the capital cities of Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg) and Europe (Prague, Barcelona, Vienna). The main factors of the attractiveness of the territories are, first of all, new opportunities for self-realization, as well as the quality of the urban environment. The city should also have a special unique history and architecture. Among the factors of youth consolidation in a certain territory are the presence of social ties and relations, as well as a stable material status. The territorial identity deserves special attention, which becomes a condition for the youth to settle. The presence of events that perform the function of integrating urban residents into the urban community, as well as the development of park / walking areas in the territory contribute to the formation of identity.

Organic Food Production and Consumption Policies and Strategies

2021 ◽  
pp. 428-441
Author(s):  
José G. Vargas-Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Production Distribution ◽  
Organic Products ◽  
Main Factors

This chapter aims to analyze the main factors of the production and consumption of organic products, as well as their policies and strategies. The analysis is based on the premise of the sustainable development of the production, distribution, and consumption systems of organic products that have the potential to improve the quality of life levels of producers, consumers, and society. It is concluded that the production and consumption of organic food is based on a more favorable agriculture, as well as by providing more nutritious and healthy food for consumption.

ANÁLISIS SOCIOECONÓMICO DEL TURISMO EN EL CANTÓN ESMERALDAS, ECUADOR

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-26
Author(s):  
Mercedes Bustos Gámez ◽  
Romina Tanagra Oyarvide Ibarra
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Quality Service ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Socioeconomic Analysis ◽  
Tourism Promotion ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
Main Factors

SOCIOECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF TOURISM IN THE CANTÓN ESMERALDAS, ECUADORRESUMENEl presente trabajo basado en la investigación participativa, se ha involucrado a los principales protagonistas del turismo, como son los microempresarios, dueños y operarios de los locales turísticos en los balnearios del cantón Esmeraldas. En la presente investigación se ha determinado y analizado, los principales factores que inciden en el desenvolvimiento de las diferentes actividades que ha realizado dicho segmento económico, en especial en el área financiera crediticia, a la vez se han formulado y sugerido estrategias las cuales están enfocadas principalmente en la promoción de los lugares turísticos del cantón Esmeraldas, con lo cual se espera mejorar el nivel de calidad de los bienes y servicios de los dueños de los locales turísticos y por ende el desarrollo social y económico de la provincia verde, orgullo de los ecuatorianos.PALABRAS CLAVE: Microempresarios; crédito; turismo; promoción; calidad; servicio.ABSTRACTThe present work based on participatory research, has involved the main protagonists of tourism, such as microentrepreneurs, owners and operators of tourist facilities in the spas of the Esmeraldas canton. In the present investigation has been determined and analyzed, the main factors that affect the development of the different activities that has made this economic segment, especially in the credit financial area, while they have formulated and suggested strategies which are focused mainly in the promotion of the tourist places of the Esmeraldas canton, with which it is hoped to improve the level of quality of the goods and services of the owners of the tourist premises and therefore the social and economic development of the green province, pride of the EcuadoriansKEYWORDS: Microentrepreneurs; credit; tourism; promotion; quality; service.

scholarly journals Challenges to Undertake and Innovate in Colombia: Is the New Problematic of the 21st Century?

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Saul Rick Fernandez Hurtado ◽  
Luz Angela Martinez Martinez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Academic Training ◽  
Descriptive Information ◽  
Learning Path ◽  
The Face ◽  
Main Factors

Entrepreneurship in general brings with it certain challenges and risks, which generate a long learning path before reaching success; Colombia for example, there is a complex panorama, the entrepreneurs are limited, and the entrepreneurship projects are not executed with totality. Therefore, the article´ objective is to identify the main factors that impede the work of undertaking in Colombia; supported by sources of descriptive information from previous studies focused on the transition from academia to industry, which were elaborated by recent students and graduates students in Colombia. The above, allowed to synthesize that the main obstacles of entrepreneurship are framed in collective and cultural thinking, or academic training in the face of entrepreneurship where a bureaucracy, tramitology and innovation end with the visible need to restructure sociocultural and business models, generating an efficient and constant transition that leads to the economic development of the country increasing, in turn, the quality of life of society.

scholarly journals Assessment of the sustainability of regional socio-ecological-economic systems

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-61
Author(s):  
Galina T. Shkiperova ◽  
◽  
Anna E. Kurilo ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Window Analysis ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
North Western ◽  
Consumption Waste

Subject/Topic. The formation of tracks of sustainable development of territories remains an important task in the implementation of regional policy. Management decisions should be based on the results of the analysis of the socio-ecological-economic situation and the emerging trends in this area. The application of the method of sustainability window analysis based on the integration of economic, environmental and social components of sustainable development makes it possible to evaluate the quality of economic growth. Goals/Objectives. To explore the boundaries of the window of sustainability of economic development of regions, and to provide a qualitative characteristic of economic growth from a sustainability point of view. Methodology. A review of scientific sources was conducted and approaches to the assessment of sustainable development were considered. Methods of statistical and comparative analysis of data were applied. Comparable indicators that reflect the components of sustainable development of regions were calculated. Calculations were made and the boundaries of sustainable development of the North-Western Federal District (NWFD) regions were quantitatively assessed using the method of sustainability window analysis. Results. The boundaries of the sustainability window were determined for the regions of North-Western Federal District using three environmental indicators. It is revealed that not all regions of the district have the characteristics of qualitative economic growth. Calculations using «atmospheric emissions» as an environmental indicator showed that in most regions of North-Western Federal District there is a tendency to increase the available sustainability window. The calculations for the indicator «volumes of polluted wastewater discharge» also show positive trends. And for the indicator «volumes of production and consumption waste generation» only two out of ten regions have an available sustainability window, which indicates a negative trend in economic development. As a result, the most problematic area, characteristic of most regions of NWFD, has been identified, which is the «formation of production and consumption waste». Conclusions/significance. The study showed the presence of imbalances in economic growth from the perspective of sustainable development in North-Western Federal District. The method of sustainability window analysis allows using various statistical indicators that reflect economic, environmental and social processes in the region and is an accessible analytical tool. Solving the problems of waste generation reduction, waste disposal and recycling will improve the quality of economic development. Application. The method of sustainability window analysis can be used as an analytical tool for assessing the quality of economic growth. The results of the study can be practically applied in the formation of regional policy and managerial decisions of the authorities in the sphere of socio-economic development on the principles of sustainability, taking into account environmental, economic and social factors.

scholarly journals Impacts of International Migration on Socio-Economic Development in Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (16) ◽  
pp. 27-35
Author(s):  
Masud Sarker ◽  
Shahidul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
International Migration ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Household Expenditure ◽  
National Strategy ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Government

AbstractInternational migration has positive impacts on socio-economic development in Bangladesh. Using secondary data, this paper explores the impacts of remittances on socio-economic development in Bangladesh. The article reveals that remittance has significant impacts on Bangladesh economy and socio-economic development, for example, reducing the poverty, increasing the household expenditure, saving, leading to maintain the quality of life as well as gender equality. Therefore, the government should take necessary steps to fostering international migration as a national strategy for economic development of Bangladesh.

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