scholarly journals Evaluation of Government Programs & Policies to Eradicate Gender Disparities in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (III) ◽  
pp. 22-36
Author(s):  
Minahil Nawaz ◽  
Atif Bilal Aslam ◽  
Fariha Tariq
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Gender Disparities ◽  
Government Programs ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
The Many ◽  
Public And Private Sector

Like many other developing nations, Pakistan is also facing a gender gap in its socio-cultural spheres. Since independence, many programs and policies have been made in public and private sector domains to eradicate these gender disparities. This paper aims to evaluate these programs and policies by encountering their salient features and how far these programs and policies proved to be fruitful in bridging this gap. The evaluation is done majorly through a desk review of the secondary data drawn from reports published by different government and local organizations. Mainly, the qualitative methods of content and thematic analyses were employed for exploring the gender-based disparities, and how these are affecting the pace of development in Pakistan. Moreover, an assessment of strategies and policies addressing the problem of the gender gap has also been done. Based on the study findings, this paper presents some policy recommendations to reduce gender base disparities which is one of the many prerequisites for the promotion of sustainable development agenda as gender equality is the 5th goal of the United Nations sustainable development agenda.

Management Efficiency and Profitability of Selected Indian Public and Private Sector Banks

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumar J. ◽  
Thamil Selvan R.
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Geometric Mean ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Public Sector Banks ◽  
Management Efficiency ◽  
Public And Private Sector

Commercial banks play a vital role in the development of the industry and trade. The present article identifies management efficiency and profitability of selected Indian public and private sector banks. The study considered a sample of top ten banks (7 public sector banks and 3 private sector banks) for the period from April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2016. The study is based on the secondary data, procured and extracted from financial statements of the selected banks. The collected data has been analyzed using various financial ratios and statistical tools like geometric mean standard deviation and compounded annual growth rate have been accomplished.

scholarly journals How Different Forms of Corruption Affect the Economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Research Project

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-90
Author(s):  
Sabina Komić ◽  
Nataša Tandir
Keyword(s):  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Behavioral Activity ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Lower Growth ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Distribution Of Wealth ◽  
Public And Private Sector

Corruption is globally viewed as dishonest and illegal behavioral activity that has negative influence on the overall economic and social environment. The aim of this research paper is to identify and examine effects of bribery, fraud, and favoritism on the economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H). The research was conducted on the territory of B&H including two hundred economic experts. The objective was to collect participants’ opinions and experiences with corruption and its forms. Secondary data was extracted from books, journals, articles, and web pages. The findings show that majority of the participants encountered corruption but they did not report because they were mainly afraid of the illegal consequences they may face. The most widespread corruption form in B&H is bribery and the participants emphasized some of the effects of corruption on the economy such as uneven distribution of wealth, inefficient allocation of resources, lower growth rates, unfavorable business environment, demotivation of workers, slower process towards the European Union (EU) membership, etc. I concluded that as B&H needs more time to become EU member, it loses the opportunity to establish fair and efficient trade, higher EU protection, larger budget, etc. Also, I realized that there is a high presence of corruption in B&H which does not decrease from year to year and appears in both public and private sector. This also destroys the legitimacy of the state and the quality of public services as well as the economic growth of B&H.

scholarly journals Pengelolaan Sampah Berbasis Pelibatan Masyarakat Di Kelurahan Menteng Kecamatan Jekan Raya Kota Palangka Raya Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-55
Author(s):  
Siska Dina Mariana ◽  
Rita Rahmaniati
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Central Kalimantan ◽  
The Public ◽  
Secondary Data Source ◽  
Public And Private Sector

This study aims to provide an effort to provide an overview of how waste management is based on community involvement in Menteng Village, Jekan Raya District, Palangka Raya City, Central Kalimantan Province. The type of research used is qualitative research methods. Sources of data in this study consisted of primary data and secondary data. The primary data is the Solid Waste Management Section at the Palangkaraya City Residential and Settlement Service, UPT. Integrated Waste Management of Jekan Raya Region II District, Community in Menteng Village, Jekan Raya District, Palangkaraya City. While the secondary data source is Palangkaraya City Regional Regulation Number 1 of 2017 concerning Waste Management and Cleanliness. Based on the results of the research, it can be explained that Waste Management Based on Community Involvement in Menteng Village, Jekan Raya District, Palangka Raya City, Central Kalimantan Province, in general this has not been maximized because (1) the implementation of socialization (banner / banner) is not maximal. Number 1 of 2017 (2) Guidance and supervision were still lacking, only at the beginning of the Regional Regulation (3) The role of the public and private sector still needs to be improved to optimize waste management in Menteng Village, Jekan Raya District, Palangka Raya City.

scholarly journals Methodology of Measuring Stress – Effects on Motivation & Performance in Public and Private Organisations in Kosovo

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 242-255
Author(s):  
Sejdë Tolaj ◽  
Ymer Havolli
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Stress Measurement ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Stress Tests ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Public And Private Sector

Abstract Stress has emerged as an increasing problem in organisations and companies over the recent decades. The workplace has become a place of rapidly changing forces, such as increasing competition, quality pressure, innovation and increasing pace of doing business. As a result, employees’ demands have increased dramatically and this has led to the creation of stress at work. Despite the awareness of the importance of occupational stress, the growing number of stress research and stress measurement methodologies at workplace, there are still major empirical gaps in Kosovo, where this topic is not explored enough. Therefore, the present research seeks to provide scientific contribution to the spread of stress among organisations in Kosovo and to identify factors that cause stress among public and private sector employees. To achieve this goal, as part of the Doctoral Thesis, a methodology of measuring stress has been applied in organisations, and the effects of stress on motivation and performance of employees has been studied. The study has shown that there are several stress factors in organisations, and managers need to undertake specific interventions to manage the occupational stress. Findings of this paper suggest that occupational stress is mainly caused by job insecurity, lack of information on developments in the organisation, work overload, inadequate treatment by the employer, destructive relations among colleagues, lack of general working conditions and resources. The findings also show that occupational stress negatively affects the employees, in particular by reducing employee performance, reducing work efficiency and decreasing their motivation. Furthermore, the results indicate that both public and private sector employees consider similar factors as stressful and experience relatively similar levels of stress. Based on findings from primary data collected through surveys and secondary data from international literature, it is recommended to undertake periodic stress tests, engage senior management level in re-designing jobs, increasing decision-making authority of the employees, reducing workload, reducing role conflict, and continuously providing training.

scholarly journals Status of Job Availability for Postgraduates in Geography Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 111-119
Author(s):  
Tej Prasad Sigdel
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Geography Education ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Research Administration ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
The Government ◽  
Public And Private Sector

This paper attempts to analyze the situation of job availability in the markets for postgraduates, especially masters in geography education (M.Ed.). It also covers the scope of jobs in the markets, status of job involvement, and level of satisfaction based on qualitative research design and secondary data sources. Primary data were collection from interviews and discussions with teachers and postgraduate students of geography education. Secondary data were collection from various sources including digital libraries. The findings of this paper indicate that the postgraduate in Geography education is involved in different jobs such as teaching, educational research, administration, and educational planning in government, public and private sector institutions. Most of those who are engaged in teaching professions seem satisfied with their job. Besides, some private-sector workers are not happy with their work. Recently, the geography curriculum has offered geographic information systems (GIS), a global positioning system (GPS), and remote sensing (RS) as well as other tools and techniques. This may open ample job opportunities for geography graduates. The Department of Geography Education should be committed to producing skilled and competent man powers to fulfill market needs, and the government should make a policy arrangement to give priority in teaching, research, administration, and planning in education for the manpower produced in this subject.

Bolsa Chica – A Case Study in the Reconciliation of Social and Ecological Concerns Involving the California Coast

1984 ◽  
Vol 16 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 517-524
Author(s):  
Robert G Fisher ◽  
Lindell L Marsh
Keyword(s):  
Joint Venture ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Wildlife Habitat ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
Planning Approach ◽  
The Many ◽  
Public And Private Sector

The effort to reconcile the many conflicting possible uses (oil production, housing, wildlife habitat and recreation) of the Bolsa Chica Area by the various governmental agencies and public and private sector interests involved in the planning process provides a valuable case study of developing California planning and regulatory procedures to integrate ecological concerns into major coastal projects. The thrust of the consensus planning approach is a joint venture formed early in the planning process between the public and private sectors to resolve conflicting interests by providing a trusted forum to develop the necessary information and determine the decision-making procedures.

Achieving Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons from the Experience of Selected Countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 256-281
Author(s):  
Theresa Moyo ◽  
Rogers Dhliwayo
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Gender Disparities ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Women And Girls ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Ssa Countries

Despite the progress that has been made towards achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), evidence shows that gender disparities remain persistent in most countries. The aim of the article is to identify lessons from the experiences of those countries which have made considerable progress in bridging the gender gap. More specifically, the article seeks to identify strategies that will enable SSA countries to achieve the gender equality goal in the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

scholarly journals Priority Sector Lending in India by Public and Private Sector Banks: A Comparative Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Provinder Kumar ◽  
Sanjeev Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Bank Credit ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Entire Study ◽  
The Public ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Area Of Concern ◽  
Public And Private Sector

Priority sector lending is still and will continue to be an important focus and area of concern of all the commercial banks in the near future because of hard socio-economic realities of the Indian economy. The main objective of the paper is to analyse the level and structure of priority sector lending in India during the 21st century. The entire study is based upon secondary data, collected from the various relevant issues published by RBI. The study is stretched over the period 2001 to 2014. With a view to analyse the growth of various components of priority sector lending, exponential growth rate has been calculated. The behaviour of inter-year disparities in priority sector lending is explained with the help of co-efficient of variation. The performance of public and private sector banks in priority sector lending has been compared with t-test. The study points out that, although, on an average, the prescribed target of priority sector lending has been achieved, but, one important issue of concern is the shrinking share of priority sector credit in net bank credit over a period of time by both the public and private sector banks, which needs immediate attention of the policy makers. The public and private sector banks could not deploy 18 per cent of net bank credit in agriculture sector and thus, failed to achieve the stipulated target of agricultural lending.

scholarly journals SMART TOILET CONSTRUCTED UNDER CSR: STUDY FROM TAMIL NADU

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 263-268
Author(s):  
Shankar Chatterjee
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
State Governments ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Human Waste ◽  
Trading Company ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
Trade Name ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Respective State

When human waste (feces) is not managed well, it pollutes water, food, and soil with germs and leads to diarrhea and other health problems. Using toilets prevents germs from getting into the environment and protects the health. Keeping in mind of the issue, the World Toilet Organization was established in 2001 with the aim to break the taboo around toilets and the sanitation crisis. Since 2001, World Toilet Organization lobbied governments, public and private sector stakeholders and the international community to prioritize sanitation in the development agenda. In India, in addition to Government of India and respective state Governments, one NGO viz., Gramalaya based on its office at Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu has been doing praiseworthy work as Gramalaya has been promoting SMART toilets (S - Safe and Sustainable, M – Maintainable, A – Affordable, R - Recyclable (waste), T - Technically perfect) under the leadership of its Founder Chairman Shri. S. Damodaran. Also, Gramalaya has been producing sustainable sanitary pads (washable) for the menstrual girls and women for their better health and hygiene under the trade name of FeelFree. In this research article, activities of Gramalaya by constructing SMART toilets were studied by the author at Budalur block of Thanjavur district also locally known as Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu in September 2019. These toilets were under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), funded by Lion Dates Impex Private limited. Lion Dates Company is India's largest date processing and trading company. The Company has factories located in Tamil Nadu. The Lion Dates brand is available across 29 states and 7 union territories in India.

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