scholarly journals Zimbabwe’s Youth Empowerment Programme and Poverty Alleviation amongst Youths in Gweru Urban District

2020 ◽  
pp. 103-126
Author(s):  
Fungayi Promote Maraire ◽  
Constantine Munhande
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Youth Empowerment ◽  
Urban District ◽  
Limited Effectiveness ◽  
The Government ◽  
Micro Credit

Zimbabwe’s youth empowerment programme was a public-private partnership between the Government of Zimbabwe and some Zimbabwean financial institutions. The aim of the programme was to alleviate poverty amongst youths through the provision of micro credit. Established in 2009 as the panacea for Zimbabwe’s youth empowerment challenges, there is very little credible data on the performance and effectiveness of this noble intervention that was criticised by some as partisan. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to evaluate the extent to which Zimbabwe’s youth empowerment programme was able to achieve its main objective of alleviating poverty amongst the youths in Zimbabwe’s Gweru Urban District. The paper adopts a qualitative case study research design utilising both primary and secondary sources of data. Primary data was collected through semi- structured interviews with key informants as well as researcher observation. Secondary data was mainly obtained through searches of both physical and online libraries and repositories. Qualitative content analysis is the method used to analyse the data. The research findings reveal that the objectives of the programme were indeed relevant to the current challenges being faced by the youth in Zimbabwe. However, the programme had very little effect on youth poverty and unemployment in Gweru Urban District which remains high. Possible reasons for the limited effectiveness could be the fact that few youth projects were funded as compared to the number of youths that were in need of funding. The high rate of collapse of the youth projects funded coupled with the failure to sustain production levels achieved after accessing the loans also meant that chances of employment creation were limited. There were however, a few success stories noted by the study. The study recommends more training for beneficiaries if such programmes are to be more effective in future. This study is of significance as it adds to the existing body of knowledge the effectiveness of micro credit as a poverty alleviation strategy. Moreover, the paper is of importance to the Zimbabwe government and other development agents as it provides credible and perhaps more reliable accounts on the performance and effectiveness of Zimbabwe’s youth empowerment programme.

scholarly journals Wakaf Muhammadiyah dalam Membangun Pendidikan Berkemajuan di SMP Muhammadiyah Ahmad Dahlan Kota Metro

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-90
Author(s):  
Nurul Mahmudah ◽  
Dea Tara Ningtyas ◽  
Supiah Supiah ◽  
Julduz R Paus
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Advanced Education ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

The writing of this research aims to explain the management and impact of waqf for education in SMP Muhammadiyah Ahmad Dahlan Metro City. As for the background in this writing is the demands and expectations of the community for the greater quality of education but the capacity of the government is not yet worth the demand of the community. So the waqf movement became one of the alternatives offered to answer the challenge. Waqf movement, especially in SMP Muhammadiyah Ahmad Dahlan aims to improve the quality of education in accordance with Muhammadiyah jargon namely "advanced education". This research is a qualitative study with this type of case study research.  The data sources in this study consist of primary data sources and secondary data sources. Data collection techniques are conducted in the form of observations, interviews and documentation. The methods of data analysis are data reduction, data presentation and verification. The results of this study show that the waqf movement in SMP Muhammadiyah Ahmad Dahlan Metro City is supported not only by Muhammadiyah cadres but from sympathizers and the general public. The waqf development strategy carried out at SMP Muhammadiyah Ahmad Dahlan Kota Metro consists of (1) the conversion (substitution) of waqf assets, (2) promotion and socialization, (3) the management of waqf assets by prioritizing the allocation of waqf with regard to the 2015-2027 plan, (4) establishing partnerships and (5) strengthening the teachings of Al-Ma'un Muhammadiyah. The impact of waqf has a profound effect on the quality of education such as the improvement of school facilities and the education system in the school. Keywords: Waqf Muhammadiyah, Advanced Education Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk  memaparkan pengelolaan dan dampak wakaf bagi pendidikan di SMP Muhammadiyah Ahmad Dahlan Kota Metro. Adapun yang menjadi latar belakang dalam penulisan ini adalah tuntutan dan harapan masyarakat akan kualitas pendidikan yang lebih besar namun kapasitas yag dimiliki pemerintah belum sepadan dengan permintaan masyarakat. Sehingga gerakan wakaf menjadi salah satu alternative yang ditawarkan untuk menjawab tantangan tersebut. Gerakan wakaf khususnya di SMP Muhammadiyah Ahmad Dahlan bertujuan untuk meningkatkan mutu pendidikan sesuai dengan jargon Muhammadiyah yakni “pendidikan berkemajuan”.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian studi kasus.  Sumber data dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari sumber data primer dansumber data sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan berupa observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Adapun metode analisis data yang dilakukan adalah reduksi data, penyajian data dan verifikasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa gerakan wakaf di SMP Muhammadiyah Ahmad Dahlan Kota Metro tidak hanya didukung oleh kader Muhammadiyah saja melainkan dari simpatisan dan masyarakat umum. Adapun strategi pengembangan wakaf yang dilakukan di SMP Muhammadiyah Ahmad Dahlan Kota Metro terdiri dari (1) penukaran (substitusi) harta wakaf, (2) promosi dan sosialisasi, (3) pengelolaan harta wakaf dengan memprioritaskan alokasi wakaf dengan memperhatikan renstra tahun 2015-2027, (4) menjalin kemitraan dan (5) Memperkuat ajaran Al-Ma’un Muhammadiyah. Dampak wakaf sangat berpengaruh terhadap mutu pendidikan seperti peningkatan fasilitas sekolah dan sistem pendidikan di sekolah tersebut.

scholarly journals Digital economic literacy micro, small and medium enterprises (SMES) go online

INFORMASI ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-156
Author(s):  
Yosi Erlanitasari ◽  
Andre Rahmanto ◽  
Mahendra Wijaya
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Online Marketing ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Economic Literacy ◽  
The Government ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Google Search

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have a very vital role in the development and economic growth. In the history of the Indonesian nation's economy, SMEs as a support of the national economy. To make SMEs rise in class, a strategy is needed where one of them is the use of digital economic literacy. Development of digital-based SMEs needs to be done digital literacy so that when SMEs are able to utilize digital technology it will increase revenues by up to 80%. At present, the number of SMEs in Indonesia reaches 62,922,617 units of which the highest number is in the Micro Scale 62,106,900 business units (98.70%) with Small Business 757,090 units (1.20%), and Medium Enterprises 58,627 units (0 , 09%). This research was aimed at toanalyze the Go Online SMEs Movement program launched by the government from 2017 until now, even for the future this program will be launched. The research was conducted with a qualitative content analysis method in which primary data online portal research through the Google search engine. Whereas secondary data were obtained from government publications about the Go Online SMEs Movement program. Research shows that only 36% of SMEs in Indonesia is still struggling with conventional marketing. Meanwhile, 37% of SMEs only have basic online marketing capacity such as computer and broadband access. The remaining 18% of SMEs have medium online capacity because they can use websites and social media. Only 9% have digital marketing capacity that can be categorized as sophisticated. The study recommended the importance of the government conducting intensive socialization of the Go Online SMEs Movement. In fact, it must also be at the level of assistance for SMEs. SMEs must be the main players in the development of the digital economy in Indonesia. Collaboration between government and e-commerce is carried out continuously to make Indonesia the Digital Energy of Asia by 2020.Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) memiliki peran yang sangat vital di dalam pembangunan dan pertumbuhan ekonomi. Dalam sejarah perekonomian bangsa Indonesia,  UMKM sebagai penopang perekonomian nasional. Untuk menjadikan UMKM naik kelas, dibutuhkan strategi dimana salah satunya adalah penggunaan literasi digital ekonomi. Pengembangan UMKM berbasis digital perlu dilakukan literasi digital sehingga ketika UMKM mampu memanfaatkan teknologi digital akan meningkatkan penerimaan hingga 80%. Saat ini, jumlah UMKM di Indonesia mencapai 62.922.617 unit dimana dari jumlah tersebut terbanyak di Skala Mikro 62.106.900 unit usaha (98,70%) dengan Usaha Kecil 757.090 unit (1,20%), dan Usaha Menengah 58.627 unit (0,09%). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganisis program Gerakan UMKM Go Online yang diluncurkan pemerintah sejak tahun 2017 sampai dengan sekarang, bahkan untuk masa yang akan datang program ini akan terus diluncurkan. Penelitian dilaksanakan dengan metode analisis isi kualitatif dimana data primer penelitian portal online melalui mesin pencari Google. Sedangkan data sekunder didapat dari publikasi pemerintah mengenai program Gerakan UMKM Go Online. Hasil peneitian menunjukkan hanya 36% UMKM di Indonesia masih berkutat dengan pemasaran konvensional. Sedangkan, 37% UMKM hanya memiliki kapasitas pemasaran online yang bersifat mendasar seperti akses komputer dan broadband. Sisanya, sebesar 18% UMKM memiliki kapasitas online menengah karena dapat menggunakan website dan medsos. Hanya 9% saja yang memiliki kapasitas pemasaran digital yang bisa dikategorikan canggih. Penelitian merekomendasikan pentingnya pemerintah melakukan sosialisasi secara intensif mengenai Gerakan UMKM Go Online. Bahkan, juga harus pada tataran pendampingan pada pelaku UMKM. UMKM harus menjadi pemain utama dari perkembangan ekonomi digital di Indonesia. Kolaborasi antara pemerintahan dan e-commerce dilakukan secara kontinyu untuk menjadikan Indonesia sebagai Digital Energy of Asia pada 2020. 

scholarly journals PENGARUH PROGRAM KELUARGA HARAPAN (PKH) TERHADAP PENANGGULANGAN KEMISKINAN DI KECAMATAN WOYLA KABUPATEN ACEH BARAT

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nani Marwida ◽  
Mahrizal Mahrizal
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Fundamental Problem ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Government ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

Destitution is a fundamental problem faced by all countries, particularly developing countries like Indonesia. Destitution is a complex problem, so special attention is needed to overcome  it.  One  of  the  poverty  reduction  efforts  undertaken  by  the  Government  of Indonesia is through the Family Hope Program (PKH), which began to emerge in 2007.This research aim to find out and analyze the effect of the Family Hope Program on poverty alleviation in Woyla District, which is one of the areas that received assistance from the Family Hope Program. In this study using quantitative descriptive research methods. The object of this research is the Family Hope Program KPM in Woyla District. The data used are sourced from primary data in the form of answers to questionnaires, observations and secondary data from the government’s official website and the secretariat archives of Woyla District. Methods of data analysis carried out in the form of normality test and simple linear regression. The results of the analysis with the help of the SPSS 20 program indicate that there is a strong relationship between the variables of the Family Hope Program (PKH) and the poverty  alleviation  variable  with  a  correlation  coefficient  of  0.601  and  a  determinant coefficient of 0.361. This means that the Family Hope Program (PKH) has a positive and significant effect on destitution reduction in Woyla District, this means that if the Family Hope Program increases, poverty reduction will also increase.

scholarly journals Private Developers’ Viewpoint on Residential Development in the Peri-Urban of Greater Bandung Area

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-95
Author(s):  
Anita Vitriana
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Land Development ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Development Framework ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Urban Settlements ◽  
Urban Land Expansion ◽  
The Government ◽  
Interview Transcript

Over the past 30 years, Bandung city has experienced with rapid urban land expansion.  Together with nearby regencies, it has formed a conurbation urban area namely the Metropolitan Bandung Area. The growth of Greater Bandung is performed by the increasingly widespread of urban settlements in the outer surrounding region of Bandung city. Most of new residential areas are developed in the suburbs area and carried in formal land development initiated by private developers. The study aims to examine how spatial irregularities can be produced through the formal land development framework. This research was conducted with a qualitative approach. Primary data was obtained using purposive sampling interview.  Interviewee came from 14 medium-large residential private developers. The data was written down in the interview transcript to be analysed with qualitative content analysis method. The result shows developers strive to develop profit-oriented land. They look for pragmatic solutions based on economic principles as long as no permit violation.  Developers would not think deeply for the broader impact of the project since it is not their obligation.  Developers will automatically support sustainable peri-urban development if the government provides clear, applicable and consistent rules and guidelines.

scholarly journals Readiness Level of Residents in Bishkek to E-Government Services

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azamat Maksüdünov
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
National Development ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Kyrgyz Republic ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Global Trend ◽  
Readiness Level ◽  
The Government

Digital transformation has been increasing in all fields of human being around the globe. Within this global trend Kyrgyz Republic also declared its National Development Strategy for 2018-2040 in 2018, which outlines the contours of the country's digital transformation. In the country, 2020 is declared the year of digitization and the process has begun. Although all this transformation processes are crucial in terms of development and building transparent state, such significant changes don’t occur without challenges. Along with main obstacles such as poor infrastructure, limited financial and human resources, residents’ readiness to embrace e-services is also matter. In this context, the main purpose of this study is to examine residents’ readiness level to e-government services. The scope of the study is limited to Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyz Republic, for several reasons. First of all, e-government services are piloted in Bishkek, and then implemented in other regions. The second reason is related to high rate of online population in Bishkek. Primary data were obtained using structured questionnaire among residents. Findings of this empirical study can provide useful insights in terms of public policy on digital transformation. Especially, the government can gain very useful insights into readiness level of consumers and their anxieties about e-government services. Deeper understanding of users’ behavior can be reliable base for making decision to eliminate this problem as an obstacle for digital transformation.

scholarly journals Youth Empowerment Program In Nigeria: A Strategy For Poverty Alleviation And National Development

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 12-14
Author(s):  
MUSA WAZIRI ◽  
Abu Idris
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
National Development ◽  
Mirror Image ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Youth Empowerment ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Empowerment Program

Development is a process of attaining sustainable growth and the system's ability to cope with periodic changes in the realization of political, economic and social development through policies and programs. Successful governments in Nigeria have introduced several programs to alleviate poverty and attain national development. This paper is positioned on the qualitative method of social science research using secondary sources of data to examine the impact of the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) on poverty reduction and national development. The study reveals that Low GDP growth, economic recession, and low investment are direct causes in the shrinking demand for job opportunities for the teeming unemployed youth and above all a mirror image of the state of an economy. It, therefore, explains that YEP has not alleviated poverty among the target beneficiaries and has insignificantly contributed to national development. The paper attributed poor performance of YEP to the high rate of unemployment in the country and therefore recommends for empowering the youth by exposing them into different vocational skills may help them to engage into sustainable-income and self-empowerment for national development which will lead to sustained poverty alleviation.

scholarly journals Russian Youth Forums: Sites of Managed Youth Empowerment

Young ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 110330882199093
Author(s):  
Kristiina Silvan
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Young People ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Youth Participation ◽  
Summer Camps ◽  
Youth Empowerment ◽  
Youth Policy ◽  
The Government

In the 2010s Russia, government-organized local, regional and national youth forums have become major sites for state-youth interaction. These typically weeklong summer camps are organized across Russia, attracting up to one million participants annually. Although the forums have diverse foci, they are all formal platforms of youth participation, aimed at young people engaging in ‘compliant’ forms of activism. Drawing from qualitative content analysis of official reports and media accounts combined with participant observation and interview data, this article analyses the forums as a case of youth policy in an authoritarian political setting. It finds that the government treats youth as a ‘problematic resource’. Moreover, while the forums’ agenda is defined by the policymakers, young people acquire and apply agency to navigate and negotiate the official agenda and re-signify it to respond to their interests. This process, it is argued, has an empowering effect regardless of the constraining authoritarian setting.

The challenges facing poverty alleviation and financial inclusion in North-East Kenya Province (NEKP)

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (12) ◽  
pp. 2208-2223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abd elrhman Elzahi Saaid Ali
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Microfinance Institutions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Telecommunications Network ◽  
The Government

Purpose Poverty alleviation is one of the most compelling challenges facing Kenya today. It is not only widespread but it is also steadily rising. This highlights the need for sustainable solutions to poverty particularly through microfinance. This research investigated the case of North Eastern Kenya Province. The purpose of this paper is to explore the unique micro-level challenges that are faced by poverty alleviation programs adopted by microfinance institutions operating in this region. Design/methodology/approach The study used structured questionnaires to collect primary data. The sample covered 600 respondents randomly selected from three counties, namely, Wajir, Mandera and Marsabit. Three focus group discussions comprising 24 participants held to facilitate a deeper understanding of the challenges of poverty among the North Eastern Province’s communities when alleviated through micro-finance. Findings The results reveal that the illiteracy due to the weakness of education and the unfavorable basic and financial infrastructures such as roads, telecommunications network represents the most important challenges that may affect the success of micro-finance programs. Research limitations/implications These results recommend that both conventional and Islamic micro-finance might contribute positively for poverty alleviation for the poorest Kenyan region if the challenges are mitigated. Practical implications The study provides policy recommendations for the Kenya Government and the conventional and Islamic banks in Kenya to provide the expected support for the poorest area in the country. Social implications The result of this research might help the government, micro-finance providers and the donors to assist in alleviating the poverty of the Northern Kenyan community. Originality/value To overcome the challenges of alleviating poverty in the region of Northern Kenya.

scholarly journals The Underlying Factors of Soil Susceptibility to Erosion in Central Parts of Southeastern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-207
Author(s):  
Romanus Udegbunam Ayadiuno ◽  
Dominic Chukwuka Ndulue ◽  
A.T. Mozie ◽  
C.C. Ndichie
Keyword(s):  
Soil Erosion ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Soil Survey ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Geologic Hazard ◽  
Southeastern Nigeria ◽  
The Government

Soil erosion in southeastern Nigeria has a high devastating tendency which created a natural geologic hazard is causing loss of arable farm lands, destroying properties and other social infrastructures like pipelines, roads, bridges, over head and underground cables that are being exposed and or washed away by deep gully erosions. Investigations into the underlying factors of soil susceptibility to soil erosion in southeastern Nigeria led to this work. The study areas are the twenty six Local Government Areas within the centre of the zone which are Anaocha, Orumba North, Aguata, Nnewi South and Orumba South in Anambra State; Umunneochi, Bende, Ohafia, Arochukwu and Isuikwuato in Abia State; Afikpo North, Afikpo South, Ivo, Ohaozara and Onicha in Ebonyi State; Aninri, Oji River, Ezeagu, Udi and Awgu in Enugu State, and Idea to North, Idea to South, Okigwe, Orlu, and Orsu in Imo State. The dataset for this research work are from secondary and primary sources. Secondary Data were extracted from other journal publications among others, while primary data were in the form of measurement during field visit, photographs and geophysical soil survey and verification. Descriptive Statistics, Student t-test and Chi-square test analysis were used. The result shows that the soils across the study area generally are predominantly sandy with a mean of fine sand at 28.22% and coarse sand at 43.40%, while the mean of clay and silt are very low, 17.82% and 10.56% respectively. The study concludes that high sand content in the composition of soil in the study area is responsible for high rate of soil erosion in the area and therefore recommends a policy framework from the government of Nigeria that will encourage a paradigm shift from roots and tubers crop production that exposes the soil, to orchard plantation.

scholarly journals COORDINATION POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAM, AN ANALYSIS BASED ON INSTRUMENTAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gugun Geusan Akbar ◽  
Ikeu Kania ◽  
Aceng Ulumudin ◽  
Abdullah Ramdhani
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
News Media ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Institutional Perspective ◽  
The Government

Nowadays, the government has launched various programs for the poor people as a part of the poverty alleviation program. The launch of the various programs involved many parties so that coordination became one of the problems in the poverty prevention program policy in Indonesia. This research was aimed to analyse the coordination of poverty prevention program in Garut as one of the poorest districts in West Java Province. The research used qualitative methods. Data were collected through primary data and secondary data collection. Primary data was collected by interviews and focus group discussions. Secondary data was collected by a review of the literature and data sharing from magazines, reports, news media and others. As the analytical tool, it used the coordination perspectives of Cristensen and Laegreid which adduce the theoretical perspectives related with coordination between organizations, namely instrumental and institutional.The results of the study showed that coordination between organizations in the poverty prevention program is still not good and  still has several factors that become obstacles. Suggestions that can be proposed are the need of leadership development that is collegial collectives. Another suggested thing is the need of common arena development that is aimed to be communication instrument, vision equalization, mission and objectives. It is also aimed to make more integrated program planning from each organization so that the coordination inhibiting factors can be eliminated. Keywords: Poverty Prevention, Coordination Between Organization, Instrumental Perspective, Institutional Perspective

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