scholarly journals Enhancement of disaster preparedness with social capital and community capacity: A perspective from a comparative case study of rural communities in Kochi, Japan

2007 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 5-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junko Mimaki ◽  
Rajib Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Community Capacity ◽  
Comparative Case Study

scholarly journals The Role and Impact of Continuing Education on Rural Revitalization: A Case Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilyn Miller
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
University Continuing Education ◽  
Education Centre ◽  
The Social ◽  
Rural Revitalization ◽  
Development Approach

This article presents the findings of a study that explored the role and impact of continuing education on rural revitalization. A community development approach, academic expertise, and a university’s resources were used to assist the citizens of Montmartre, Saskatchewan, to establish Centre 48, an arts and continuing education centre. Courses provided by Centre 48 gave townspeople and people from the surrounding area opportunities to explore new interests and to develop new social networks; in turn, the social capital gained by establishing and operating Centre 48 gave rise to new economic ventures. The results of this study illustrate how university continuing education units can contribute to capacity building in rural communities and how such social capital-building projects can serve as a catalyst for economic development.

scholarly journals The Evolution of Jordanian Inclusive Education Policy and Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah K Benson
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Inclusive Education Policy

Research on the internationalization of inclusive policies for students with special needs is still developing alongside the shifting implementation of practice. This analysis seeks to understand the process of adopting inclusive policies in Jordan and the subsequent implementation through a modified comparative case study framework. Current research demonstrates how global forces have led to the adoption of a national inclusive education policy that local programs redefine and negotiate in implementation. The paper uses emerging frameworks from Schuelka (2018b) and existing comparative case study methodology from Bartlett and Vavrus (2006; 2009; 2014; 2017) to structure an in-depth analysis of the macro, mesa and micro levels of inclusive policy adoption and implementation across time. Jordan is a developing nation and in a strategic geographic location, two factors which bring multiple international organizations into its borders. This has had a significant effect on the development of education policy. At the same time, local construction of disability and inclusion continue to marginalize students with disabilities, especially in rural communities. This paper will outline the current state of inclusive education at the international, national and local levels in Jordan based on a review of policy and academic literature.

A Comparative Study of Public Libraries in Edinburgh and Copenhagen and Their Potential for Social Capital Creation

Libri ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Miller
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
The Public ◽  
Library As Place

AbstractPublic libraries have always been under pressure to earn their place in society - but can their benefit to the community be proven? Although the concept of social capital can be traced back to 1916, in the past 10 years social capital theory has been linked increasingly to the public library. Social capital refers to links between people in society - “networks, norms and trust” (Putnam 1996, 34) - which produce positive outcomes for the community as a whole. The purpose of this article is to investigate the library as place and the potential of the public library to create social capital. This comprises the examination of two cases, Edinburgh City Libraries in Edinburgh, Scotland and Kobenhavns Biblioteker in Copenhagen, Denmark in the form of a comparative case study. The methods used to elicit data included qualitative interviews with library managers, observation, and consultation of organizational documentation. The case study was limited by a small sample size, possibility of cultural bias, and lack of generalizability of evidence. Findings show that library staff in Edinburgh and Copenhagen are actively involved in creating social capital in a number of ways: through facilitating or organizing meetings, providing an informal meeting place, forging links between groups in the community, creating a welcoming environment, and by meeting community educational needs. It was found that Copenhagen and Edinburgh share in many characteristics, but have different attitudes to trust. Conclusions demonstrate that three main factors affect the library’s potential to create social capital; the library building and space, the library’s staff and volunteers, and the links that the library has with the community. It is recommended that further research should be carried out in the area of library as place and on the identification of factors generating social capital.

scholarly journals The Dynamics of Social Capital in Global Era of Rural Communities (Case Study Poor People in Nagari Rambatan, Tanah Datar District)

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 00098
Author(s):  
Marleni ◽  
Adiyalmon ◽  
Elvawati
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Social Resources ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
Global Era ◽  
Sample Data

This article is based on the change of social capital in society triggered by globalization. According to Soetomo (2012) social resources (social capital) is a medium that enables development to take place successfully because of cultural elements have traditional legitimacy that symbolically the most valuable communication model, and have a number of functions then make it a means for change. Based on that, the article will explore about the dynamics of social capital with a case study in Rambatan Sub-District, Tanah Datar District, where is Nagari Rambatan as sample. Data collection using mixed methods, there are quantitative (questionnaire) and qualitative (interview). The results of research indicate the shifting of social capital in the society in Nagari Rambatan seen from the level of participation in social organization, the leaders, nagari institutions, relatives and neighbors as well as social relationships with relatives or neighbors, and also the level of dependence in economy.

scholarly journals Planning for food sovereignty in Canada? A comparative case study of two rural communities

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginie Lavallée-Picard
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Urban Communities ◽  
Food System ◽  
Food Sovereignty ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
System Planning ◽  
Food System Planning

In Canada, most local-governance level food system planning research has been conducted in larger, often urban communities. However, producers in small rural communities conduct the majority of Canada’s agricultural activities. Using case-study research, this paper documents how the rural communities of Saint-Camille (Québec) and Salt Spring Island (British Columbia) engage in food system planning. By investigating the background, key achievements, barriers and good practices, the case studies inform a comparative analysis of governance planning processes and community led project development. The results suggest an overlap between the community food system planning and the food sovereignty frameworks, a space discerned as food sovereignty planning. 

scholarly journals Hacking the Rural Renaissance: Understanding Models of Rural Innovation Ecosystems and Their Implications for Public Policy and Community Development Practice

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashleigh Weeden
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Innovation Ecosystems ◽  
Infrastructure Investments ◽  
The Government ◽  
Government Of Canada

The Government of Canada opened its Innovation Agenda consultations by stating: “Innovation is a Canadian value…. [It] will create jobs, drive growth and improve the lives of all Canadians…. We have the talent, the drive, the dedication and the opportunity to succeed. So, what’s next?” However, it often seems like “what’s next” are policies that fail to recognize, support and leverage innovation in the diverse rural communities that feed our bodies and fuel our economies. This research will use a comparative case study approach to examine how different rural communities successfully leverage innovation systems for community economic development and identify key drivers for rural economic resiliency by exploring: (i) the influence of spatial, relational, and structural dimensions in the development of place-based rural innovation ecosystems; (ii) the influence and role of infrastructure investments; and (iii) the influence of provincial/national policy frameworks on rural community capacity to leverage placebased innovation ecosystems.

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