Resource potential of rural areas and the role of local governments in its realization

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 822-834
Author(s):  
Sh.I. Sharipov ◽  
N.A. Abusalamova ◽  
B.Sh. Ibragimova
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Migration Flow ◽  
Resource Potential ◽  
The Government

Subject. The article addresses issues of rural development and involvement of local governments in the implementation of rural development programs. Objectives. We focus on exploring the status of rural areas, identifying their potential, developing sound mechanisms to spur sustainable rural development and involve local governments in the implementation of relevant policy measures. Methods. The study draws on general scientific methods of analysis, including the techniques of statistical and logical analysis. Results. The study established that the rural areas of the Republic of Dagestan are deteriorating; the migration flow of rural population to urban areas continues. Private subsidiary farming is the most important source of income generation for rural population, the capacity of agricultural organizations is noticeably impaired. Conclusions. We underpin the need to develop a set of measures for encouraging the efficient use of resource potential of rural areas, including through increasing the activity and efficiency of local governments at the rural level. The paper puts forward reasonable proposals for enhancing the government support to sustainable rural development.

scholarly journals The Role of Government in Agricultural and Rural Development: Review of Agricultural Policies in Ukraine after Independence with a Look at the EU and South Korea Experience

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-145
Author(s):  
Stanislav Rieznik ◽  
Lee Hwan Beom
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
The Government

Support for prime agricultural producers in Ukraine has been characterized by high volatility in the last decade, and some recent policy developments have contributed to the volatility and unpredictability. Until recently, the government support for agricultural holdings led to an increase in the export potential of the sector, but, on the other hand, it also brought a number of negative consequences. This study aims at reviewing of the present status of Ukraine's agricultural sector and rural areas and examines the role of the government intervention and support in the transformation of the agricultural sector and its effect on rural development to provide policy recommendations in this regard. Based on the analysis, the study provides policy recommendations suggesting that government need to promote cooperation of small farms and households (helping them to develop in organic agriculture direction) with agricultural holding companies and emphasizes that development of rural non-farm employment opportunities can be seen as a pillar of the rural development policy. In addition, it is necessary to foster organic agricultural development and provide local governments with greater authority in order to achieve sustainable agricultural sector and rural areas development.

DIAGNOSIS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS IN UKRAINE

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-60
Author(s):  
Nataliia Khomiuk
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Capital Investment ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Agricultural Activities ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Resource Potential ◽  
Anal Ysis ◽  
Environmental Component

The purpose of the article is to analyze the environmental situation in rural areas in Ukraine in order to develop proposals for the diversification of agricultural production and non-agricultural activities in these areas on the basis of sustainable development. Based on the anal-ysis of the scientific literature on sustainable rural development, protection, and reproduction of natural resource potential, the methodological basis for the study of the ecological component of sustainable rural development has been formed. In the course of the research monographic, economic-statistical methods and methods of scientific generalization and synthesis were used. Based on the study of the state of agricultural lands, a continuous decrease in fertility as a result of increasing the rate of their degradation is substantiated. It was found that agricultural pro-ducers have reduced capital investment in environmental protection. It is proposed to promote the development of organic production as one of the areas of diversification of agricultural activities in order to reduce degradation processes.

scholarly journals Rural-Urban Migration in Nigeria, Implication on the Development of the Society: Anambra State as the Focus of the Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 209
Author(s):  
Anselem C. Nweke
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Rural Economy ◽  
Natural Increase ◽  
Mode Analysis ◽  
Urban Migration ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Rural Urban Migration ◽  
The Government

This paper examines the implication of rural- urban migration on Nigeria Society using Anambra state as focus of the study. Cities have been growing both through natural increase and through stampede from rural areas in Nigeria. People migrate to urban areas based on the prevailing conditions they fund themselves and the reasons for the migration vary from one individual to another depending on the situation that informs the decision to migrate. In most rural areas, the effect of rural-urban migration was a rapid deterioration of the rural economy leading to poverty and food scarcity. The cause of the phenomenon has been described as the push factors in the rural areas and the pull factors in the urban areas. The objective of this paper is to identify the implication of rural-urban migration on Nigeria society. It is a survey research. Thus, 1200 questionnaire were distributed among the selected local governments in Anambra State. The analysis was run using Runs test and mode analysis. The result of the analysis found the effect of people migrating from rural areas to urban centres on the society to include: increase in prostitution in the urban centres; increase in squalor settlement in the urban centres; and people are doing all sorts of odd jobs in order to survive in urban centres. The paper therefore recommends that the government should make and implement a policy on provision of functional social amenities such as electricity, pipe borne water etc. in the rural areas. Good schools and qualified teachers should be made available in the rural areas and establishment of industries in both rural and urban areas that will to an extent accommodate unemployed youths.

scholarly journals A STUDY ON PERSONALIZED BANKING SERVICES - A STEP TOWARDS RURAL DEVELOPMENT

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
S. S. Mallikarjuna Prasanna
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
Banking Services ◽  
Bank Branches ◽  
Personalized Services ◽  
The Government ◽  
Rural Dwellers

Ever since the country gained independence, the Government of India has taken a plethora of measures for the development of rural areas along with the urban areas. This is perceptible from the first Five-year plan to the latest schemes announced by the Government, which distinguishably emphasize on rural development and enhancing farmers’ income & welfare. To achieve these aims, RBI gives directives to banks for development of rural areas and for opening of bank branches in these areas. Personalized services targeted for the rural residents will make them active participants in the banking sector and they will contribute towards the growth of the economy. The objective of this research paper is to understand the preference of personalized services by bank customers residing in different areas of the Mysore and Tumkur. More than half of the population in Karnataka is residing in rural areas. The results of the study reveal that the urban bank customers have more preference for personalized services as compared to their rural counterparts and there is need to motivate the rural dwellers for utilizing more personalized banking services for their own development and for the development of the economy.

scholarly journals National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 75-82
Author(s):  
Mamoni Das
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Rural Economy ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Life Styles ◽  
Rural Development Programme ◽  
National Bank ◽  
The Government

Indian economy is agricultural economy and real India lies in villages. Without the development of the rural economy, the objectives of economic planning cannot be achieved. Hence, banks and other financial institutions are considered to be a vital role for the development of the rural economy in India. NABARD are playing a pivotal role in the economy development of the rural India. In the Indian context rural development assumes greater significance as nearly 70% of its population lives in rural areas. Most of the people living in rural area draw their livelihood from agriculture and allied sectors. Such areas are distinct from more intensively settled urban and suburban areas. Life styles in rural area are different than those in urban areas, mainly because limited services are available. Governmental services like law enforcement, schools, fire departments may be distant, limited in scope, or unavailable. Rural development is a national necessity and has considerable importance in India. The main objective of the rural development programme is to raise the economic and social level of the rural people. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is set up as an apex institution by the Government of India with the main objective of providing and regulating credit and other facilities for the promotion of rural development. It is a single integrated organisation which looks after the credit requirements of all types of agricultural and rural development activities. The present study is a modest attempt to the credit potential for agriculture during the year 2021-22. The study covered aspects such as functions, objectives, management and organizational structure, sources of funds, activities achieved, loan assistance to various institutions, Methodology for preparation of potential linked credit plans (PLPs) and Development Projects in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Keywords: NABARD, Rural Development, RBI and SHGs..

scholarly journals Living Labs for Rural Areas: Contextualization of Living Lab Frameworks, Concepts and Practices

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (14) ◽  
pp. 3797 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronika Zavratnik ◽  
Argene Superina ◽  
Emilija Stojmenova Duh
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Sustainable Living ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Living Lab ◽  
Living Labs

Living Labs are spaces for innovative and participative research, development and activities that use multidisciplinary approaches and promote the co-creation paradigm. Our specific interest lies in exploring the value of the Living Lab concept for creating environments that enable equal opportunities for people living in rural and urban areas, and for making rural areas attractive places to live. Moreover, through the existing practices and research results available, Living Labs are seen as one of the important building blocks of smart rural development and an important step towards establishing a Smart Village environment. Living Labs are a valuable player in enhancing circular economy, digital transformation, local self-sufficiency and other elements of sustainable living. The main aim of this paper is therefore to put Living Labs in the context of rural areas and evaluate their possible contributions for sustainable rural development. This paper argues that the element of community and social change should be considered as a key element in enabling sustainable living.

scholarly journals The role of agricultural engineers in sustainable rural development in SEE (South Eastern Europe) countries

2008 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-158
Author(s):  
K.O. Sindir ◽  
M. Martinov ◽  
S. Skaljic ◽  
M. Djevic ◽  
S. Oztekin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
South Eastern Europe

Rural areas, especially in developing countries, are facing with numerous social, economical, cultural and environmental problems. In the most cases there is a growing concern because only very few farmers or inhabitants are able to follow contemporary, sustainable and environment-friendly methods in farming systems. The consequences of this are numerous, such as: poverty, significant migration to urban areas and unplanned suburban settlements. This has a significant impact on the national economy, demography, and environment. The Association of Agricultural Engineering in South Eastern Europe (AESEE), recently have dealt with these significant problems of the rural communities of their region and herewith emphasized the role of agricultural engineers in overcoming the problems and providing applicable solutions for a sustainable rural development.

scholarly journals An Evaluation of Local Government and SURE-P Implementation Challenges on Rural Community Development: A Case of Selected Local Government in Niger State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 237-246
Author(s):  
Abubakar Mohammed Jibrin ◽  
Azmil Muhammad Tayeb ◽  
Siti Zuliha Razali
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Implementation Challenges ◽  
Rural Community Development ◽  
The Government

Rural areas play an essential role in the national economy, the environment, and society, contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage and the sustainable income of peasants in the rural areas in Nigeria hence, diverse strategies for rural community development. However, rural community development efforts by local governments and policies hindered by challenges. SURE-P was an intervention by the government of Nigeria after the partial removal of the subsidy and resolved to invest the proceeds in pursuing rural development across Nigeria. Rural development is a multifaceted phenomenon that requires a policy with multi-side sword effects in curbing the challenges. The research objective was to examine the challenges of local government and SURE-P implementation on rural community development in the selected local government in Niger, Nigeria. The study employed primary data collection and qualitative analytical method analysis. The research founds that SURE-P implementation challenges hindered the local government’s efforts in meeting the rural community development objective. It is recommended that, need for thorough community’s needs identification, community participation, and adequate funding with a holistic process devoid of political interference as a viable mechanism for curbing rural development challenges.

scholarly journals How a Participatory Budget Can Support Sustainable Rural Development—Lessons From Poland

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorota Bednarska-Olejniczak ◽  
Jarosław Olejniczak ◽  
Libuše Svobodová
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Regional Differentiation ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Legal Regulations ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Participatory Budget

Since the announcement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the need for localization of SDGs has been emphasized. In this context, sustainable rural development is still a relatively undescribed area in the context of using the participatory budget as a tool to implement SDGs. Few countries have introduced legal regulations in practice, enabling the creation of participatory budgets (especially in rural areas), so a multifaceted analysis of a decade of Poland's experience may provide important guidelines for countries considering introducing such solutions, which we consider to be the main purpose of this study. This is the first study covering all communes where participatory budgets (Solecki Fund—FS) were created in Poland during the 2010–2018 period (up to 60% of all), covering both the analysis of the process of creating FSs, the directions of spending and the scale of spending (including regional differentiation), as well as legal regulations and the consequences of including central government support in this mechanism. On the basis of the research, it can be observed that, despite the small scale of FS spending, the number of municipalities using this form of citizen participation is increasing. At the same time, there is significant variation between regions, which indicates the flexibility of the FSs in adapting to the needs reported by residents. The analysed directions of expenditure indicate that the FSs are in line with the SDG objectives related to the improvement of residents' quality of life. It can be concluded that, despite the existing legal regulations, the introduction of the Solecki Fund undoubtedly depends on the political will of the local government's legislative authorities and the willingness of residents to participate in decisions on spending directions.

scholarly journals DevelopingLocal Potential-Based Entrepreneurship Model in Kangean Islands

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Uswatun Hasanah ◽  
Ahmad Arsyad Munir
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Local Potential ◽  
Development Model ◽  
New Order ◽  
Local Potentials ◽  
The Government

Rural development is a spotlight during 2015 – 2019. Two issuesin the development of rural communitiesare the fact that in the past two decades, the development progress has only been focused on urban areas while in general our country the development has been dominated by rural areas and despite various efforts and rural development programsinitiated by the government in the New Order era, the socio-economic conditions of rural communities are still very far from the expected (alarming).This study aimed to develop local potential-based entrepreneurship model in Kangean islands. The development of the model becomes a model of rural settlement issues, particularly on islands. Entrepreneurship development model includes upstream downstream of local potentials capable of being expanded in agricultural and marketing sectors to become one of the tourism objects.This study used multi-methods analysisby applying LoqationQuotion (LQ) method, SWOT analysis, trend analysis, and analysis of CommunityEconomic Empowerment in agriculture and marine. The strategic value and objectiveof the study was toprovide important information on the local potentialsin Kangean islands. The results of the study indicated that the local potentials in agricultural and marine sectors could be used as tourism object. The Development model of local potential-based tourism object was intended to promotelocal potentials while maintaining the local wisdom, such as the character and local cultures.

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