scholarly journals Agrotourism development in Ghana: A study of its prospects and challenges at Adjeikrom Cocoa Tour Facility

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (25) ◽  
pp. 81-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Eshun ◽  
Christopher Tettey

Abstract Literature depicts agrotourism as a tool for environmental conservation and rural development. Nonetheless, there is a glaring lacuna in literature concerning agrotourism research from Western Africa. This paper seeks to contribute towards filling this gap in literature. The paper investigates the current situation of agrotourism at Adjeikrom in Ghana, the challenges facing Adjeikrom Cocoa Farm Tour Facility, the opportunities Adjeikrom offers as an agrotourism destination and the role of agrotourism in the socio-economic development of the people of Adjeikrom. Fifty questionnaires were administered to purposively selected residents from Adjeikrom, alongside interviews with the management of the agrotourism facility. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that Adjeikrom Cocoa Farm Tour Facility is bereft with challenges such as inadequate skilled personnel, poor state of the Visitor Centre, incoherent marketing of the destination, inadequate Government support and low record of domestic tourists. The study maintains that the Adjeikrom Cocoa Farm Tour Facility has huge prospects for growth if the aforementioned challenges are addressed.

Author(s):  
Norazira Sharif ◽  
Hairunnizam Wahid

Zakat has played an important role in the socio-economic development of Muslims to reduce income and wealth inequality among the people of a country. The contribution of zakat for savings to the total amount of zakat collected by the zakat institution is still relatively small compared to the collection of income on zakat. The importance of paying zakat among Muslims, especially in term of zakat for saving has been previously debated and various programs have been implemented by the zakat institution to ensure that they are able to carry out their responsibilities by paying zakat. In providing Shariah-compliant products, BIMB has partnered with the zakat institution to assist them to increase the amount of zakat for savings. The research question is to what extent Islamic banking institutions can play a role in helping zakat institutions to increase the amount of zakat in savings. This study is important because there are not many studies related to these aspects, especially the role of Islamic banks in increasing the amount of zakat on savings. The objective of this study is to explore the mechanism that BIMB has put in place to implement the zakat on savings and investment on behalf of the depositors by using the concept of wakalah between depositors and banks. This study has referred to several BIMB reports and unpublished reports to investigate all these aspects. This study found that a comprehensive mechanism do exist for BIMB's role in acting as a representative (al-wakil) in paying zakat on savings on behalf of the client (al-mutawakkil). Several suggestions and policy implications are also discussed in this study. Abstrak Zakat telah memainkan peranan yang penting di dalam pembangunan sosio ekonomi umat Islam untuk memastikan kesaksamaan serta mengurangkan jurang agihan pendapatan dan kekayaan dalam kalangan rakyat di dalam sesebuah negara. Sumbangan zakat simpanan daripada jumlah keseluruhan kutipan zakat dilihat masih lagi secara relatifnya kecil berbanding kutipan zakat pendapatan. Kepentingan membayar zakat terutamanya zakat simpanan telah lama diwar-warkan dan pelbagai program telah dijalankan oleh pihak yang berwajib bagi memastikan golongan yang mampu menjalankan tanggungjawab mereka dengan membayar zakat. Dalam menyediakan produk patuh syariah Bank Islam telah berkerjasama dengan pihak zakat bagi membantu meningkatkan jumlah kutipan zakat simpanan. Persoalan kajian ialah sejauhmanakah institusi perbankan Islam boleh berperanan membantu pihak institusi zakat meningkatkan jumlah kutipan zakat ke atas simpanan. Kajian ini adalah penting kerana tidak banyak kajian yang berkaitan dengan aspek perbankan Islam yang turut sama berperanan meningkatkan jumlah kutipan zakat ke atas simpanan. Objektif kajian ini dilakukan untuk melihat mekanisme yang telah dilancarkan oleh pihak BIMB bagi membayar zakat simpanan dan pelaburan bagi pihak pendeposit mereka menggunakan konsep wakalah di antara pelanggan dan bank. Kajian ini merujuk kepada beberapa laporan Bank Islam dan laporan yang tidak diterbitkan untuk meneliti aspek tersebut. Kajian ini mendapati telah wujud satu mekanisme yang komprehensif peranan BIMB dalam bertindak sebagai wakil (al-wakil) dalam membayarkan zakat ke atas simpanan bagi pihak pelanggan (al-mutawakkil). Beberapa cadangan dan implikasi dasar turut dijelaskan dalam kajian ini.  


2014 ◽  
pp. 86-105
Author(s):  
M. Shabanova

The author discusses the importance of studying socio-structural factors of socio-economic development through a broader application of the economic approach. The resources of status positions of economic agents are in the spotlight. A possible platform for interdisciplinary interactions is proposed which allows to increase the contribution of both economics and sociology in improving governance at all levels.


Author(s):  
Mek Wok Mahmud ◽  
Sayed Sikandar Shah Haneef

Reversion to Islam while opening golden opportunities for a revert in terms of divine guidance and spiritual salvation is coming with somewhat insurmountable challenges in terms of Islamization of the self, family and contributions to the overall development of Malaysia as a multi-religious country. This is especially so when Islam as an official religion has made the issue of Islamization of the Malaysian society and its systems amongst the pivotal national agendas in the country.  As to what is the role of Chinese Muslims (reverts) in the process, studies, among others, have purported to present the statistics about their share in socio-economic development. Similarly, empirical studies point to the odds faced by this community at personal, family and community levels in their path for transition to the full Islamic way of life. To the presenters of this paper, however, the macro dimension of what it means to become a Muslim which is essential for adjustment to the Islamic requirements has not been sufficiently highlighted in discourses in the area. Accordingly, this paper presents the position statements on Islamic expectations from Chinese reverts with the purpose of motivating them to achieve greater things in the area of Islamization of their community and the nation to the effect. Keywords: Chinese converts, Islamization, expectations and challenges. Abstrak kembalinya seseorang kepada agama Islam selain dari membuka peluang keemasan dalam mendapat  petunjuk Ilahi dan pengisian rohani turut disertai dengan cabaran yang amat sukar untuk diatasi termasuklah cabaran Islamisasi diri, keluarga serta sumbangan kepada pembangunan keseluruhan Malaysia sebagai negara berbilang agama. Hal ini menjadi satu keutamaan terutamanya apabila Islam memegang status sebagai agama rasmi persekutuan yang menjadikan isu Islamisasi masyarakat Malaysia sebagai satu agenda nasional. Bagi menjayakan agenda ini, peranan umat Islam dari kalangan masyarakat Cina (cina muslim) juga perlu diambil kira. Statistik menunjukkan cina muslim turut mempunyai bahagian dalam menyumbang terhadap pembangunan sosio-ekonomi negara. Dalam pada masa yang sama, kajian empirikal membuktikan adanya bentuk bentuk cabaran yang dihadapi oleh komuniti ini di peringkat peribadi, keluarga dan komuniti dalam perjalanan mereka untuk kembali kepada cara hidup Islam yang sepenuhnya. Bagi kami pengkaji kertas ini, dimensi makro dalam menjadikan dan mengertikan  seseorang itu Muslim terutamanya dalam menyesuaikan diri dengan ajaran  Islam masih belum cukup diberi  penjelasan dan penerangan yang sewajarnya. Oleh itu, makalah ini cuba menerangkan idea dan cadangan yang berguna kepada cina muslim dengan tujuan memotivasikan  mereka bagi  mencapai kejayaan  yang lebih besar dari aspek Islamisasi di kalangan komuniti mereka seterusnya memberi sumbangan kepada negara. Kata kunci:  Cina Muslim, Islamisasi, harapan dan cabaran.


2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 470-499
Author(s):  
Sulaiman S. RESHIEV ◽  
Andi S. VAGAPOV ◽  
Isa S.-M. KHUTUEV

Subject. This article discusses and analyzes regional projects to be implemented in the Chechen Republic for the period 2019–2024. Objectives. The article aims to develop a set of proposals aimed at improving the competitiveness of the Republic's economy. Methods. For the study, we used the methods of systems and statistical analyses. Results. The article describes the role of regional projects in the development of the socio-economic sphere of the Chechen Republic and proposes a set of measures the implementation of which will help shape a competitive economy in the Republic. Conclusions. Regional project objectives and indicators need to be better defined. Regional projects are elements of national projects designed to contribute to a breakthrough in the scientific, technological and socio-economic development of the Russian Federation.


2015 ◽  
Vol 60 (8) ◽  
pp. 12-24
Author(s):  
Renata Bielak ◽  
Ewa Czumaj

The mission of official statistics is to provide credible, reliable, independent and high-quality information on the state and changes in society, the economy and the environment, meet the needs of domestic and foreign users. Fulfillment of this obligation is reflected in the work of the current official statistics and in development activities. Monitoring of the socio-economic development requires continuous adaptation of statistics to the changing reality and the description of the phenomena and processes. The role of official statistics in the modern world goes far beyond the implementation of the research. Measuring sustainable development and information support for development policy are tangible examples of the undertaken challenges. The form and manner of data presentation have increasing importance for the effective transfer of information. To answer the need to improve communication with users, the CSO is implementing new systems of information share. The article describes, among others, ”Strateg” and ”Knowledge Databases”.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
A. N. KRIVENKO ◽  

Tourism is considered a strategic direction for the economic development of the region. The role it plays in creating the image and reputation of the region also affects the fate of other sectors of the economy. The tourism industry is constantly growing and represents the main source of income now and in the future for many countries and territories with a tourism vocation.


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