scholarly journals SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTHERN REGION OF GHANA: INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING LEADERSHIP PARTICIPATION

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-22
Author(s):  
Kofi Poku Quan-Baffour ◽  
David Addae

Successive governments in Ghana have since the attainment of independence in 1957 initiated many programmes aimed at promoting sustainable rural development. The Northern Region of the country has benefited immensely from such initiatives. Many non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and International Development Agencies (IDAs) have augmented the efforts of government by making the region a focus of their developmental agenda. In spite of the profound commitment exhibited by the government and external development partners in bringing about sustainable development to the area, the Northern Region still remains one of the most deprived areas in terms of access to basic and necessary facilities and amenities. It can be argued that since rural leaders wield considerable influence over their people, their participation in rural development projects will go a long way to ensure the success of such projects. It is against this backdrop that this article sought to identify strategies for enhancing the participation of community leaders in the development of their communities in the Northern Region. The study was undertaken in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba district of the Northern Region. It is the belief of the authors that the results from this study can be generalised to the entire region. This study employed the mixed methods research approach where 100 community leaders were selected for interviews. The study found amongst other things that community leaders in the district lacked basic literacy and numeracy skills, which hampered their active participation in the various stages of community development. It was recommended that the capacities of community leaders should constantly be built in order to promote their active participation in community improvement initiatives.

2021 ◽  
pp. 168-184
Author(s):  
Mohammed Kwaku Baidoo

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the Jewellery subject in Senior High Schools in Ghana to ascertain the career opportunity in jewellery for Ghanaian youth. The study adopted the Mixed Methods Research approach with descriptive and document analysis as the research method used. The findings of the study show that jewellery students are not able to practise as jewellers after their studies, because the content of the jewellery subjects and its associated exercises does not correspond to the skills one is required to become a jeweller. Coupled with the fact that the teachers who teach the jewellery are mostly not professional jewellers, which therefore limit the kind of practical jewellery that they can teach the students. Although the motivating factor for introducing jewellery is good, however, the rhetorics of the government that she wants students to acquire skills in jewellery making does not support the reality on the ground.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-103
Author(s):  
Tasriani Tasriani

This study aims to determine the literacy of the village community about agricultural zakat and what factors are behind the lack of village people in paying agricultural zakat. This research approach uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Collecting data from this research are interviews, documentation, and observations. The sources of data obtained from primary data sources are from the head of Sidodadi Village, one of the hamlet heads, community leaders, and farmers. While the secondary data source is documentation obtained from the field. Zakat is a property that must be issued for Muslims to those who are entitled to receive it, such as the faqir, poor, amil, converts, slaves, gharim, fisabilillah, and ibn sabil. The agricultural zakat is all agricultural produce that is planted using seeds, the results of which can be eaten by humans and animals. Agricultural zakat can be in the form of grains, tubers, vegetables, fruits, flowers, and so on. The results of this study are the lack of public literacy about agricultural zakat, besides that there has been no socialization about agricultural zakat from community leaders and from the government which causes the people of Sidodadi Village to have low agricultural zakat literacy.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 354
Author(s):  
Rini Windiyawati

<p>The synergy between religious figures, community leaders, the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI), and the Republic of Indonesia Police (POLRI) is urgently needed for the government is facing radicalism movements in Indonesia. Entering the reformation era, radical ideologies have the possibility more to threaten national security. This study aims to describe the synergy between religious figures, the Indonesian Armed Forces, and the Republic of Indonesia Police to ward off radical movements in East Java. Radicalism is closely related to terrorism, both of which are acts of violence or threats to people's lives. Therefore, it is necessary to have synergy from several parties. The research approach in this research uses qualitative phenomenological research. According to the results of the study, it shows that 1) the factors that cause the rise of radicalism movements in East Java are the greatest lack of education and poverty and 2) the synergy between religious figures, Indonesian Armed Forces, and the Republic of Indonesia Police has been running quite well. It can be seen from good cooperation in carrying out duties and responsibilities in maintaining national integrity, especially in preventing radicalism movements by the religious figure by carrying out various activity agendas as socialization in preventing radicalism movements in East Java.</p>


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (20) ◽  
pp. 102-114
Author(s):  
Marcus Vinícius De Almeida ◽  
Igor Rosa Meurer ◽  
Rozângela Magalhães Manfrini

Resumo A agricultura surgiu no período neolítico de modo rudimentar e com a produção voltada apenas para a subsistência da família ou tribo. Ao longo dos séculos, houve a necessidade de readaptações e inovações, como, por exemplo, a chamada Revolução Verde. Com o fomento do governo, houve um crescimento exponencial na indústria agroquímica, o que promoveu a dependência dessas substâncias e vários danos ambientais e humanos atrelados a elas. O principal dano, oriundo do uso destas substâncias, é a relação direta com o aumento dos casos de câncer. Em contrapartida, a agroecologia é uma ciência que busca minimizar a artificialização do meio ambiente natural, ao aplicar o conhecimento advindo de uma matriz teórica multidisciplinar que valoriza os agroecossistemas em sua complexidade e diversidade, além de interligar valores, qualidade de vida, trabalho, renda, democracia, emancipação política em um mesmo regime. A homeopatia é uma ferramenta de trabalho para a agroecologia, pois abrange, integralmente, as bases epistemológicas que regem o desenvolvimento rural sustentável. A partir de publicações científicas, nacionais e internacionais, indexadas nas bases de dados SCIELO, PUBMED e Google Acadêmico, bem como em livros, legislações pertinentes ao tema e diretrizes das associações relacionadas ao Ministério da Saúde, conclui-se que é preciso buscar alternativas que promovam o menor desequilíbrio possível ao meio ambiente. Dessa forma, garante-se a harmonia dos ecossistemas e a soberania alimentar, o que gera saúde e renda para a população. Palavras-chave: Revolução Verde. Agrotóxicos. Agroecologia. Homeopatia. Desenvolvimento rural sustentável. Abstract Agriculture emerged in the Neolithic period in a rudimentary way and with a production directed only to the subsistence of the family or tribe. Over the centuries, there has been a need for readjustments and innovations, such as the Green Revolution. With the government promotion, there has been an exponential growth in the agrochemical industry, promoting the dependence of these substances and several environmental and human damages linked to them. The main damage, resulting from the use of these substances, is directly related to the increase in cancer cases. On the other hand, agroecology is a science that seeks to minimize the artificialization of the natural environment, applying knowledge from a multidisciplinary theoretical matrix that values agroecosystems in their complexity and diversity, as well as interconnecting values, quality of life, work, income, democracy, political emancipation at this policy. Homeopathy is as a working tool for agroecology since it comprehensively covers the epistemological bases that conduct sustainable rural development. From scientific publications, national and international, indexed in the databases SCIELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), PUBMED, and Google Scholar, as well as in books, legislation relevant to the theme and guidelines of associations related to the Ministry of Health, it is concluded that it is necessary to seek alternatives that promote the least possible imbalance to the environment. Thus, it guarantees the harmony of ecosystems and food sovereignty, which generates health and income for the population. Keywords: Green Revolution. Agrochemicals. Agroecology. Homeopathy. Sustainable rural development. Resumen La agricultura surgió en el período neolítico de manera rudimentaria y con la producción dirigida únicamente a la subsistencia de la familia o de la tribu. A lo largo de los siglos, hubo necesidad de readaptaciones e innovaciones, como, por ejemplo, la llamada Revolución Verde. Con el estímulo del gobierno, se vio un crecimiento exponencial en la industria agroquímica, lo que produjo la dependencia de esas sustancias y varios daños ambientales y humanos vinculados a ellas. El principal daño originado por el uso de esas sustancias está en relación directa con el aumento de los casos de cáncer. Como contraparte, la agroecología es una ciencia que busca minimizar la artificialización del medioambiente natural, al aplicar el conocimiento de una matriz teórica multidisciplinaria, que valoriza los agroecosistemas en su complejidad y diversidad, además de conjugar valores, calidad de vida, trabajo, renta, democracia, emancipación política en un mismo régimen. La homeopatía es una herramienta de trabajo para la agroecología, pues abarca, integralmente, las bases epistemológicas que rigen el desarrollo rural sostenible. A partir de publicaciones científicas, nacionales e internacionales, indexadas en las bases de datos SCIELO, PUBMED y Google Académico, así como en libros, legislación pertinente al tema y directrices de las asociaciones relacionadas con el Ministerio de la Salud, se concluye que es necesario buscar alternativas que generen el menor daño posible al medioambiente. De esa forma, se garantiza la armonía de los ecosistemas y la soberanía alimentaria, lo que genera salud y renta para la población. Palabras-clave: Revolución Verde. Agrotóxicos. Agroecología. Homeopatía. Desarrollo rural sostenible.


2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 350-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nipuni Nilakshini Wimalasena ◽  
Sachie Gunatilake

Purpose Tendering is a process undertaken to obtain offers from interested contractors to carry out specific packages of construction work. Presently, most construction stakeholders in developing countries use a paper-based tendering method, which is time-consuming, costly and labour-intensive. It may be argued that considering increased calls towards efficiency improvements in the construction industry, adopting e-tendering can bring about several benefits by allowing electronic exchange of information and avoiding the errors of traditional tendering. However, the question of readiness of construction stakeholders to embrace this change remains. The aim of this study is to investigate the readiness of Sri Lankan construction contractors and consultants (who are the two key parties involved in the tendering process) to adopt e-tendering. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-methods research approach was used to achieve the aim. Initially, a literature review was used to compare typical conventional and e-tendering processes. Subsequently, a questionnaire survey was conducted to identify the current level of usage of e-tendering and to investigate the readiness levels of consultants and contractors to implement e-tendering. Finally, seven expert interviews were conducted to propose suitable solutions to achieve a successful e-tendering implementation. Findings The analysed data revealed that both consultants and contractors used electronic media in the tendering process but they were still not ready for complete e-tendering implementation. However, consultants were more hesitant than contractors. The main barrier that limited e-tendering implementation was the lack of legal rules to cover e-tendering. Originality/value E-tendering implementation should be initiated from the government sector. Therefore, it is recommended to update the procurement guideline and required legal policies to enrich the current usage level of e-tendering among construction stakeholders.


2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 822-834
Author(s):  
Sh.I. Sharipov ◽  
N.A. Abusalamova ◽  
B.Sh. Ibragimova

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.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 4711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giang Hoang ◽  
Ha Thu Thi Le ◽  
Anh Hoang Nguyen ◽  
Quyen Mai Thi Dao

This study investigates the relationship between geographical indications (GIs) and sustainable rural development in Vietnam, and analyzes the case study of the Cao Phong orange. Qualitative data were collected from interviews with Vietnamese policy-makers and orange growers to investigate the role of the government of Vietnam in designing and implementing GIs, as well as the involvement of local producers taking advantage of GIs, in order to identify how and to what extent GI protection affects sustainable rural development. The results show that GIs have positively contributed to sustainable rural development in Vietnam; however, some problems remain. This study concludes with policy implications for promoting GIs and sustainable rural development in Vietnam.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rakesh Kumar Kulshreshtha ◽  
Amod Sharma

The Government of the India is giving emphasis on ‘Growth with Social Justice’ with the basic objective of planning for the development of India since its independence and made significant strides in developing rural India through Five Year Plan. A Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) was introduced in the budget of 1995-96. The RBI governs this fund through NABARD with corpus from the nationalized banks. The NABARD was setup by the Government of India as a development bank in July 12, 1982 which operates through its head office at Mumbai, 28 regional offices situated in state capitals and 391 district offices at districts levels. The mandate also covers supporting all other allied economic activities in rural areas, promoting sustainable rural development. The various functions of NABARD are supervisory functions, institutional and capacity building, role in training etc. The paper analyses some of the issues that arise in the context of utilization of the fund under watershed for farm irrigation in Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India


Author(s):  
Michael Famakinwa ◽  
Banji Olalere Adisa ◽  
Dorcas Lola Alabi

The study investigated crucial factors influencing role performance of community leaders in rural development activities (RDAs) in Southwestern Nigeria. A multi‑stage sampling procedure was used to select the respondents. Primary data were collected from 352 respondents using structure interview schedule while key informants were subjected to in‑depth interview. Appropriate descriptive statistical tools were used to summarise quantitative data while content analysis was used for qualitative data. Factor analysis was used to isolate crucial factors influencing role performance. The results showed that majority (78.7 % and 89.2 %) were male and married respectively with a mean age of 51.83 ± 8.91 years. Also, honesty (92.9 %) and individual contributions to RDAs (84.7 %) were the major criteria used for leadership emergence. Protecting the welfare of the community members (mean = 2.42) and community mobilization (mean = 2.28) were the major roles performed. Crucial factors found to be associated with role performance of community leaders in RDAs were household, socio‑economic status, bases of influence, institutional support among others. The study concluded that the identified factors were germane to role performance. It was therefore recommended that these identified factors should be considered in selecting people into leadership position to enhance formidable rural leadership structure and sustainable rural development.


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