scholarly journals Assessment of Private Paravets Practices towards Veterinary Extension Services in Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 71-86
Author(s):  
Narbikram Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Economic Transformation ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Farming Communities ◽  
Force Field Analysis ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Key Informant Interview

The study aims to assess the performance of paravets towards veterinary extension services in Nepal. The participatory methods like questionnaire survey, key informant interview, focus group discussion, direct field observation, force field analysis and score ranking was adopted during the study. The quality of the Private Paravets was sound in terms of relevance, appropriateness, targeting, and sustainability issues. Project activities associated with Private Paravets promotion were observed appropriate and in line with the needs of farmers. The concerned private paravets were found to be working effectively for institutional, social and economic transformation of the beneficiaries. Large majority of the Paravets have been providing veterinary service on technical advice, curative services (98 %), AI (87 %) and vaccination (75%) against hemorrhagic septicaemia and black quarter diseases in the cattle and buffaloes. There has been increased access to veterinary extension services in the rural farming communities because of increased accessibility to Paravets. In the study areas 89 %paravets have annual turnover of Rs less than 2 lacsto3-5lacs in their fee based private veterinary services. Overwhelming majority of the Paravets had future plan to expand their business. Of the total 96 % Paravets expressed job satisfaction for their current veterinary private practices despite some problems. The private paravets seems to be instrumental and sustainable to provide services towards veterinary and livestock production technology in the study areas. However, there is room for improvements to make it economically viable, technically sound, legally regulated and developing professional ethics as Paravets practices in Nepal.      

scholarly journals INFLUENTIAL MARKETING STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY THE CEMENT INDUSTRIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 155-173
Author(s):  
Anjay Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Credit Period ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Mind State ◽  
Awareness Tool ◽  
Under Construction ◽  
Key Informant Interview

The study is focused to encounter the marketing strategies adopted by cement industries and suppliers. The study is conducted at Madhyapur Thimi Municipality among different level of consumer i.e house owner, supplier, contractor/mason and consultant/engineer. Out of 871 permitted under construction building of fiscal year 2016/17, 89 end consumers and 30 suppliers were selected for questionnaire survey with two different set of questionnaire. Key informant interview was conducted for in depth information while focus group discussion was done to understand influencing strategies. Bonus coupon and credit period was found to be brand promotional tools among 36.67% and 23.33% of the suppliers respectively whereas 50% of the end consumers get attracted through credit period. Credit period is the most influential marketing strategy while advertisement being the brand awareness tool to the consumer to set their brand in ‘Top of Mind’ state.

scholarly journals Fishing Crafts and Gears in Buug, Dumanquillas Bay, Philippines

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Bryan L. Bitantos ◽  
Lovena Grace Amor T. Dela Cruz ◽  
Jay Pril M. Natuil ◽  
Wellmor John R. Sabado
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Marine Resources ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Illegal Fishing ◽  
Coastal Marine ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Fish Catch ◽  
Key Informant Interview ◽  
Fishing Practices

Dumanquillas Bay is a body of saltwater and the major source of food located in the Southern Mindanao. It has been observed that marine resources and fish catch in the area are declining. This study assumed that fishing practices affect the decline of marine and fish catch in the bay. A study on the documentation of fishing practices in the area is reported here. Key informant interview (KII), focus group discussion, direct observation and document archival were used. Twenty-three (23) fishing practices were observed in the area. Based on R.A. 10654 or the Philippine Fisheries Code, five (5) fishing practices were identified in the bay which are illegal. These are “pahulbot sa lalum”, “pahulbot sa mabaw”, “panubli”, “panguryente” and “troll” that destroys sea grasses, coral reefs and the sea beds. The illegal fishing practices identified poses a threat to the marine resources. It implies weak implementation of fishing policies among the LGU’s and other concerned government institutions and NGA’s. Capacity building, CEPA campaign and committed implementation of the Philippine Fisheries Code (R.A. 10654) should be implemented by the PAMB and stakeholders in the community to manage the remaining coastal marine resources thereby uplifting the socio-economic status of the coastal community and achieve sustainability.

scholarly journals Assessing Tourism Potential In Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 250-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramesh Neupane ◽  
Anup KC ◽  
Ramesh Raj Pant
Keyword(s):  
World Economy ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Development Economic ◽  
Security Services ◽  
Weighted Sum Method ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Tourism Potential ◽  
Key Informant Interview ◽  
Tourist Information

Tourism is one of the most promising driver and contributor of the world economy having significant role in sustainable development, economic upliftment and social benefits. It has the potential to contribute towards environmental protection and poverty reduction. Prior to investment in tourism, concerned authorities must know the condition of respective tourist resources, their attractiveness and levels of touristic demand. Very few studies in Nepal have made an effort to quantify the tourism potential in cultural, historical and religious sites such as Bhaktapur Durbar Square. With an objective to assess the tourism potential of Bhaktapur Durbar Square using Weighted Sum Method, this study was carried out from start of June to the end of July in 2013. For this purpose, questionnaire survey with tourists, private businesses and public sector institutions; focus group discussion and key informant interview with tourism enterpreneur and local government officer was carried out. The tourism potential was found to be high with a strength of exceptionally rich cultural, historical and religious heritage, favourable geographical situation, positive image of local Newari food products and friendly and welcoming local people. The areas of weaknesses were lack of tourism infrastructures and services, lack of tourist information and weak management of tourist area. Hence, to utilise the tourism potential of Bhaktapur Durbar Square to the fullest for the economic upliftment of its inhabitants, promotional activities such as tourism fairs, festivals, cultural dances and events should be conducted at regular intervals with prompt security services. International Journal of Environment, Volume-2, Issue-1, Sep-Nov 2013, Pages 250-261 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v2i1.9225

scholarly journals Indigenous Environmental Knowledge of Borana Pastoralists

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 110-131
Author(s):  
Dejene Alemayehu ◽  
Zerihun Doda
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Natural Resources Management ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Key Informant Interview ◽  
Customary Practices ◽  
Borana Zone

This paper investigated the indigenous environmental knowledge (IEK) of Borana pastoralists in Dhas district of Borana zone in Southern Ethiopia. To select participants for key informant interview and focus group discussion (FGD), snowball sampling was used to pinpoint people who have IEK of Borana pastoralists. Results show that the customary practices of Borana pastoralists that linked to multi-dimensional natural resources management (NRM) include the taxonomy of pastureland and water resources instituted on the season of utility and gazing dimensions, range scouts, herd splitting, cattle mobility, herd diversification, and bush burning. However, currently owing to various factors the IEKs of Borana pastoralists have been facing threatening challenges that question their existence. The study incorporated the capitalization on the customary institutions that advance the IEK and cattle productivity finally improving the livelihoods of the Borana pastoralists. This research intends to help various stakeholders, predominantly pastoralist development office, ecologists and other development partners in a bid to develop Borana pastoralists, to boost their sustainability, and to promote sustainable NRM.

scholarly journals Farmers' Preferences of Improved Wheat Varieties in Wheat Subsector Kailali, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 432-436
Author(s):  
Prashant Bhatt ◽  
Pratibha Bist ◽  
Laxmi Narayan Ojha
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Wheat Varieties ◽  
Rural Municipality ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Wheat Cultivation ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Selected Traits ◽  
Key Informant Interview ◽  
Selection Of

Kailali is the second highest district regarding wheat production and area coverage. A study was carried out in the Kailali district for preference of farmers on different wheat varieties that were being cultivated in the district. The objective of the study was to assess farmers’ preference and perception on the different improved wheat varieties in the area. Five commonly grown wheat varieties and seventeen important wheat varietal traits were selected through focus group discussion, key informant interview and preliminary survey. Sixty households were selected for face-to-face personal interview, twelve for each selected variety, at random from Ghodaghodi Municipality, Gauriganga Municipality and Kailari Rural Municipality of Kailali. The weightage of the seventeen selected traits were determined using an online survey conducted among individuals from different designation with the agricultural background who were well known about wheat cultivation practices in Kailali district. Yield, flour quality and tillering were found to be the trait of higher weightage and stem thickness was the trait of lowest weightage. The preferences of the farmers were measured using wheat preference index (WPI). The varieties Vijay, NL-971, HD-2967, Gautam and Aditya were ranked as I, II, III, IV and V respectively. The incorporation of farmers' preferred traits in future wheat varieties would increase the likelihood of adoption of the varieties. Similarly, proper participatory field trial of new improved wheat varieties would also help in the selection of the suitable varieties in the area concerning the farmers’ criteria of selection. Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 8(4): 432-436

Risks and Impacts of Children's Engagement in Solid Waste Management Activities in Hawassa City, Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akalewold Fedilu Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Child Labor ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Key Informant Interview ◽  
International Conventions

There are a number of international conventions and national legislations in response to child labor. However, children are being vulnerable to different work related risks. The risks and impacts of child labor can be determined by the age of child, the type and hours of work performed and the condition under which it is performed. To explore these issues, this study was conducted on children aged 5-14 years who were engaged in solid waste management activities in Hawassa City Administration. The objective was to explore the risks and impacts of children's engagement in solid waste management activities. A survey method, which is supplemented by ethnographic qualitative research, was applied to explore children work risks and impacts through the use of tools such as focus group discussion, key informant interview and observation.

scholarly journals Pengembangan sumber daya ekonomi lokal di Kabupaten Sumenep: pendorong dan penghambat

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-133
Author(s):  
Mochammad Rozikin ◽  
Rillia Aisyah Haris
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Economic Resources ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Force Field Analysis ◽  
Coordination And Collaboration

The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the drivers and restraining factors of the development of local economic resources. This study uses force field analysis to analyze the various forces / factors that affect a change, determine the source of its strength, and develop strategies to strengthen the drivers and weaken the inhibitors. The results showed that there were a number of driving factors, namely: 1) superior commodities; 2) Rules / policies; 3) Budget allocation; 4) Human resources availability; 5) Leadership. The restraining factors are: 1) Lack of coordination and collaboration of stakeholders involved; 2) The quality of human resources of farmers is still low; 3) community participation is still low; 4) Availability of infrastructure; 5) Commitment of stakeholders involved. This research is expected to be a material consideration for developing strategies to achieve success in developing local economic resources and providing recommendations to local governments to implement planned changes to be able to increase the added value and welfare of local communities.

scholarly journals Diversification of Livelihood Strategies in Melamchi Valley, Sindhupalchok District, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 113-126
Author(s):  
Madhu Krishna Neupane ◽  
Dhyanendra Bahadur Rai
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Livelihood Strategies ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Information Collection ◽  
Rural Settlements ◽  
The People ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Community People ◽  
Market Center ◽  
Key Informant Interview

 Livelihood strategy varies from place to place. People living in certain place have a diverse strategy over time. This study attempts to analyze the sources of livelihood, livelihood strategies of different communities and their adaptive strategies in Melamchi Valley. The livelihood patterns and the strategies have been dealt on the basis of community. This study is based on primary data that are collected using household questionnaire, focus group discussion and key informant interview. A set of standardized questionnaire, observation sheet, and checklist were used for information collection. The finding of the study portrays that paddy is the major crop cultivated by Brahmin/Kshetri communities whereas millet and maize are the principal crops cultivated by Tamang community. People of this area are attracted towards cash generating activities than the subsistence agriculture farming in the present days. The people of market center are motivated towards trade and business whereas the people of remote area have dependence on remittance. The trend of foreign migration for earning livelihood is high among the rural settlements. Similarly, earning from wage labor in the informal sectors has become important source of livelihood in Melamchi Valley.The Geographical Journal of NepalVol. 11: 113-126, 2018

Informal Housing and the Urban Poor

2020 ◽  
pp. 433-452
Author(s):  
Tesfaye Gebeyehu Admasu
Keyword(s):  
Urban Poor ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Informal Settlement ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Housing Finance ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Land Transaction ◽  
Key Informant Interview

This chapter examines the nexus between the housing market and the urban poor. Affordability, tenure security, and good governance were examined. The study has employed questionnaires, focus group discussion, key informant interview, and field observation to collect data. Mixed approaches were used for data analysis. The study has revealed that the poorer segment of the population in the study area has less likely benefited from formal housing schemes. Informal settlement areas seem affordable only to some households who have the economic potential in the early years of land transaction (2003/04-2005/06). Tenure insecurity has reached its climax first with the demolition of about 500 houses in the study kebeles in 2011 and then with the promulgation of the new land lease proclamation No721/2011. Decentralized administration has failed to ensure good governance. Therefore, more attention should be given to revisiting housing development programs and projects, taking preventive measures rather than reactive ones, promoting housing finance, and monitoring the decentralization process.

Performed Interventions, and Public Claims: A Study of Solid Waste Management by Khadak Municipality

Patan Pragya ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-102
Author(s):  
Abhiyan K.C.
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Baseline Assessment ◽  
Social Construct ◽  
Management Intervention ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Municipal Waste Management ◽  
Key Informant Interview ◽  
Method Approach

This paper is outcome of baseline research based on assessment of intervention performed by Khadak Municipality, and of individual/public claims. An assessment is carried out from institutional perspectives, as well as from perspective of shared social construct of reality. For the baseline assessment of municipal waste management of current situation of bio-degradable and non- bio-degradable waste management system of Khadak Municipality, mix method approach was followed. Questionnaire, key informant interview (KII), focus group discussion (FGDs) as methods were applied to generate data/information. Collected data/information was entered in database developed on MS excel, analysed, and interpreted descriptively. From the wider theoretical horizon: institutional and shared social construct, when observed empirically, the waste management intervention arranged and performed by municipality is insufficient, and ineffective, which corresponds a shared social claims in a municipality.  

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