scholarly journals Impacts of riverbank erosion hazards in the Brahmaputra floodplain areas of Mymensingh in Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-83
Author(s):  
MA Islam ◽  
S Parvin ◽  
MA Farukh
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Support ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The People ◽  
Riverbank Erosion ◽  
River Erosion ◽  
Permanent Migration ◽  
The Government

The study was conducted to investigate the impacts of Brahmaputra riverbank erosion hazard on livelihood pattern of char people, agriculture and environment. Five villages of Mymensingh district near to the Brahmaputra River were selected. A semi-structured questionnaire, interview, secondary data sources, field observation and focus group discussion were utilized for this study. Result revealed that erosion has a great impact on livelihood, agriculture, environment and other sectors. Population displacement is a common phenomenon in the study area due to riverbank erosion. During the river erosion 73% people took temporary and 27% took permanent migration where 26% had chosen town as permanent migration. About 56% people loss 0 to 5 acres and 33% loss 6 to 10 acres of their land. Before riverbank erosion 61% people were involved in farming but after riverbank erosion it decreased into 24%. About 88% respondents used tube well as the main source of drinking water, which was smaller than that of the national rural rate 96.42% and some people used river water as drinking, bathing, washing clothes and household materials, and that was so unhygienic. The major diseases like diarrhea, dysentery, asthma, TB, typhoid, etc. were prevalence during flood and river erosion as well as medical facility was also poor. Only 9% people used medicine from consultant doctor. The study has explored a negative fact that without any organizational support, the people of the villages have to formulate and undertake various adaptation techniques in their own way. Finally, the study has recommended some suggestions for the policy planners and implementers for the future development of the riverbank erosion victims in Bangladesh. It emphasizes the importance of the government and non-governmental organizations to take their own responsibility to the devastating situation of the riverbank erosion.Progressive Agriculture 28 (2): 73-83, 2017

scholarly journals Public-Private-People Partnerships (4P) for Improving the Response to COVID-19 in Iran

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamed Seddighi ◽  
Sadegh Seddighi ◽  
Ibrahim Salmani ◽  
Mehrab Sharifi Sedeh
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
The Public ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The People ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Iranian Government ◽  
The Government

ABSTRACT The Public–Private–People partnership (4P) is a significant element in disaster response. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as a pandemic has been the worst disaster in the last decades in Iran in terms of exposure and magnitude. In order to respond effectively, the Iranian Government needs an extra capacity, which may be provided by the private sector and people. This study aims to collect evidences of 4P pertaining to the COVID-19 response in Iran from February to April 2020. Partnership case studies are classified into 3 categories: (1) Public–private partnerships; (2) public–people partnerships; and (3) private–people partnerships. It was found that the Iranian Government has removed or diminished some of the barriers to cooperation. There was also more cooperation between the people, the private sector, and the public sector than during normal times (vs disasters). People participated in the response procedure through some associations or groups, such as religious and ethnic communities, as well as through non-governmental organizations. It has been shown that 4P is vital in disaster response and, in particular, to epidemics. The government can be more active in partnerships with the private sector and people in emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Enhancing social capital, institutionalization, and developing required infrastructures by the government will improve public–private partnerships.

An Impact of New Technologies on Cropping Pattern in the Eastern Hills of Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 197-210
Author(s):  
Shyam Prasad Wagle
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Innovative Methods ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

This abstract starts with the purpose of the study of the impact of using new technologies on cropping pattern particularly in the case of the Eastern hills. It also examines the role of governmental organizations and non-governmental organizations to improve agricultural systems of this area. Relevant data have been obtained from both primary and secondary sources. It draws on the data collected from interview, focus group discussion, key informant survey, and field observation. For this, 30 percent sample households were selected from three altitude belts such as upper, middle and lower, ranging from 300 to 2,250 masl along the Koshi-highway. It has a wide range of climates, ranging from sub-tropical to alpine with monsoon precipitation in the summer for three and half months, and therefore it has diversity in flora and fauna and people. Similarly, secondary data have been collected from various books, journals and official records. This paper has showed that the crucial impact of acceptance of innovative methods in agriculture in the study area is a joint effort of local people, government, and non-government agencies too. The government with the development agencies and non-government organizations has contributed to impart knowledge of the agriculture innovative methods to the local farmers. At the same time, the farmers were enthusiastic to learn and adopt those methods. Consequently, one can easily see the remarkable changes in cropping pattern due to the impact of such innovations. The cereal crops based on agricultural system is gradually moving towards high value off-season crops farming.

NGOs and Corporate Education

2012 ◽  
pp. 67-78
Author(s):  
Ravi Sinha ◽  
Mrinal Gaurav
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Economy ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Community Service Learning ◽  
Corporate Education ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The People ◽  
Power Base ◽  
The Government

Knowledge development at the regional level is basic to the strengthening of knowledge economy. Though there are many examples of universities taking up community service learning (CSL), they are alarmingly preoccupied with student outcomes and institutional interests. They focus more on achieving academic aims and bolstering the interests and power base of the academy, rather than fulfilling the goals of knowledge economy. Chandra and Mahato (2011) opine that in recent years, Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have emerged as powerful sources for social change within developing countries. Since the vast majority of them exist outside of the government, their programs emanate more from the expressed needs of the people rather than from governments. The participation of local level bodies including NGOs in establishing partnerships with universities is crucial for knowledge economy development. This can help in developing research networks that serve as a basis for regional level business or entrepreneurship that can be in tune with global economy. In the present chapter, the authors take a case study from Jharkhand (one of the states in India) to discuss how NGOs can help in corporate education and the role of Universities to promote their activities.

scholarly journals THE STRATEGIES AND CHALLENGES OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION ROLES IN FLOOD DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN JAKARTA

NATAPRAJA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-105
Author(s):  
Hisyam Yusril Hidayat ◽  
Syarif Amr Hasyemi ◽  
Muhammad Galih Saputra
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Active Method ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Right

The paradigm shift in disaster management places non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as the actors who contribute to the process. However, NGOs still face many challenges both internally and externally. The author tries to find challenges from the role of NGOs and tries to formulate the right strategy. This research is categorized as a post-positivist paradigm and uses a mixed active method. The NGOs analyzed were Yayasan Peta Bencana and MPBI. The results show that there are internal and external challenges. The challenges are the number of volunteers are limited, lack of volunteer knowledge, there is no program evaluation, and financial accountability from NGOs. Meanwhile, external environmental barriers are still low in understanding and role of society and the contribution of the private sector is still low. The authors formulate nine strategies to overcome these problems. A limitation in this study is that researchers only use secondary data to explain the role of either the government or other actors.

Sustainable Development in the Northwest Territories: Rhetoric or Reality? An Eco-Socialist Examination of the Proposed Mackenzie Gas Project

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Wong
Keyword(s):  
Northwest Territories ◽  
Boreal Forests ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Advisory Council ◽  
Grizzly Bear ◽  
Capitalist Development ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The People ◽  
The Government

This presentation will address the central question - can we balance sustainability and economic growth in the Northwest Territories (NWT) within the framework of capitalist development? The proposed Mackenzie Gas Project will have enormous implications for the people and land in the NWT; thus, it is important to understand the process and politics behind its environmental assessment. With a price tag of $7 billion and the largest “development” in the history of Canada’s north (Wright Mansell Research Limited) – it would fragment intact boreal forests along the Mackenzie River, Canada’s wildest big river, and damage habitat for species such as woodland caribou and grizzly bear (Wildlife Management Advisory Council). The proposed project will double the NWT’s greenhouse gas emissions (Pembina Institute), and it is slated to fuel further development of Alberta’s tar sands, which produces the most damaging type of oil for the global atmosphere, through another pipeline to Fort McMurray (First Energy Capital Corporation). Other questions to be explored include how the oil and gas lobby influences the policymaking of the Government of the Northwest Territories and Aboriginal self-governments and organizations; is the Joint Review Panel independently reviewing the environmental, social and cultural impacts of the proposed Mackenzie Gas Project, according to its mandate, and, what are the opportunities for and challenges facing environmental non-governmental organizations and citizen resistance to the proposed Mackenzie Gas Project?

scholarly journals THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN LABOUR AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAW ON WOMEN

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
Sulistyowati Sulistyowati
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Trafficking In Women ◽  
The Government ◽  
Role Of The Government

This study aims to analyze implementation of human rights in economic field and role of the Government, Educational Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations in the prevention and control of trafficking in women. How to achieve the goal, is done by empirical studies and documentation studies, to obtain primary and secondary data. This research is descriptive analytical. The approach method used is empirical juridical. Data analysis was carried out in a qualitative descriptive manner. Factors that cause the implementation of human rights in the economic field have not been fully realized because between legal policies and legal implementation have not been running consistently and simultaneously. The realization of human rights in the economic field is still only limited to issues and has not become a concrete implementation. The role of the Government in the prevention and overcoming of trafficking in women is still limited to political will by the issuance of a law that ratifies the ASEAN Convention Against Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, then followed by Institutional Infrastructure Compilation. The role of Educational Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations in the prevention and prevention of trafficking in women, has responded with action, prevention and handling of trafficking in women, through the socio-economic empowerment of families and advocacy in handling cases of trafficking in women. The struggle and movement for the achievement of feminism justice, in the economic field is carried out by empowering the family economy, improving education and expanding access to job search for women by utilizing information technology.

scholarly journals QUALITY EDUCATION IN INDIA: A MISSION REVISITED FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

2005 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siran Mukerji ◽  
Purnendu Tripathi
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Economic Progress ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The People ◽  
Education In India ◽  
The Government ◽  
Quality Control Mechanism

India, one of the largest country in Asian continent, with a population of over one billion has been striving towards achieving sustainable development in all the spheres of the society through scientific and technological, socio-cultural and economic progress. It has been trying to bring about radical changes in the society through various modes and education remains one of the primary tools of accomplishing the developmental objective. In pursuit of this objective, the government has been establishing a number of educational institutions at all levels i.e. at school and at higher education level. It has also been supporting private and non-governmental organizations which are in this sector for reaching education to masses. Data show that distance education institutions are catering to much larger segment of population as compared to conventional mode of institutions. This large enrollment and the added responsibility of reaching education to the people with a diverse mode of delivery puts enormous responsibility on these institutions to maintain quality standards of education through distance mode. In the light of what has been stated above, the article identifies the various dimensions of quality in distance mode of education and proposes strategies for maintaining quality standards and quality control mechanism.

scholarly journals Small businesses and their challenges during COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries: in the case of Ethiopia

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abriham Ebabu Engidaw
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Secondary Data Analysis ◽  
Small Business Owners ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Government

AbstractMainly this study was aimed at demonstrating the challenges of small businesses during the corona virus pandemic in developing countries, specifically in Ethiopia. Methodologically, the study deployed secondary data analysis following a descriptive research design. Furthermore, this study was conducted through both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. The secondary data analysis result shows that many small and large businesses are suffering challenges and this unprecedented coronavirus crisis has caused destruction for many businesses in the globe and it is challenging to survive with reduced revenue, jobs lost and life slowing down and weak marketing performance even difficult to keep a calm head and their business alive. To support these businesses, the government should use different mechanisms by cooperating with wealthy peoples and other non-governmental organizations. Besides, small business owners should manage expectations and communicate with staff, suppliers, banks, and customers throughout this coronavirus frightening. Reduce expenses be open to their employees about their finances and keep marketing, use different alternatives to deliver their product, and recover from the crisis.

scholarly journals Program Revitalisasi Sungai Citarum; Sebuah Analisis Strength, Weakness, Advocates, Advesaries (SWAA)

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-96
Author(s):  
Dissa Erianti ◽  
Sukawarsini Djelantik
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Government

Citarum is the longest and biggest river in West Java, also known as the world’s most polluted river. The pollution is due to social and economic burden carried out by the river, as well as supporting millions inhabitant living along the river. The social-economic-activities in this most populated province of Indonesia led to the change of land function into housing and industrial activities. Deforestation in the headwaters added to the river damaged. The environment degradation in Citarum has been taking place since the 1980’s, when rapid industrialization activities started in the southern parts of Bandung that led to build ups of factory waste. Most factories thrown pollutants directly to the river without using waste water processing installation plant. Various programs to improve river water quality and environmental management have no results because they are not supported by changes in community behavior. Even though various programs have been carried out with large financial support from the government and international institutions, the revitalization and restoration program do not bring significant results. This paper aims to analyze the program by reviewing the role of government, non-government and the public through the SWAA approach (Strength, Weakness, Advocates, Adversaries). The research method used was descriptive analysis, with primary and secondary data collection. Primary data collection is carried out through interviews with government, non-governmental organizations, and community members. The results of the research aimed at the government and stakeholders as input for managing environmental management programs that are more successful and have a direct impact to community.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTASI PERATURAN WALIKOTA DENPASAR NOMOR 36 TAHUN 2018 TENTANG PENGURANGAN PENGGUNAAN KANTONG PLASTIK

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ni Nengah Karuniati ◽  
Noor Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Program Implementation ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
City Government ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Plastic Bags ◽  
The Government

The problem of plastic waste must be handled not only by the government but also by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the community. There are still many people who are using plastic bags in their daily lives. This lack of awareness of those people of reducing plastic bags is caused by; (a) Lack of social support that includes socio-cultural and community involvement to obey the rules, (b) lack of support from human and non-human resources, and (c) lack of support from the ability of executing agents – bureaucracy, norms and clear work patterns. Based on these facts, the research problem of this study is; how is the implementation of Denpasar Mayor Regulation Number 36 of 2018 on the use of plastic bags. This research was conducted qualitatively to determine and analyse the implementation of this regulation. Quantitative and qualitative data of this research were from primary and secondary data which were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and from internet. Based on the theory of G. Shabbir Cheema and Dennis A. Rondinelli, there are four variables, namely condition of community environment, relationship between organizations, organizational resources for program implementation, and characteristics and capabilities of executing organization. The efforts and strategies that have been made by Denpasar City Government include among other things collecting data of the use of plastic bags, signing joint commitments, doing campaigns, arranging talk shows, and making policies one of which is Denpasar Mayor Regulation No. 36 of 2018.   Masalah sampah plastik harus ditangani tidak saja oleh pemerintah tapi juga oleh lembaga swadaya masyarakat (LSM) dan masyarakat. Masih banyak masyarakat yang memakai kantong plastik dalam kesehariannya. Penyebab kurangnya kesadaran masyarakat dalam pengurangan kantong plastik adalah; (a) Kurangnya dukungan dari lingkungan yang mencakup sosio kultural serta keterlibatan masyarakat untuk menaati aturan, (b) kurangnya dukungan dari sumber daya manusia dan sumber daya non manusia, (c) dukungan yang kuramg memadai dari kemampuan agen pelaksana yaitu birokrasi, norma dan pola kerja yang jelas. Berdasarkan titik tolak dari fenomena tersebut, rumusan masalah penelitian ini adalah; bagaimanakah implementasi Peraturan Walikota Denpasar Nomor 36 Tahun 2018 Tentang Pengurangan Penggunaan Kantong Plastik di kota Denpasar. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis implementasi Peraturan tersebut. Penelitian ini adalah  penelitian deskriptif yang dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif serta menggunakan data kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Data primer dan skunder dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi dan internet/daring, dan dikaji dengan teori  G. Shabbir Cheema dan Dennis A. Rondinelli yang mengungkapkan empat variabel: kondisi lingkungan masyarakat, hubungan antara organisasi instansi lain, sumber daya organisasi untuk implementasi program, dan karakteristik dan kemampuan agen pelaksana. Berbagai upaya dan strategi yang telah dilakukan oleh Pemerintah Kota Denpasar meliputi pendataan penggunaan kantong plastik, penandatanganan komitmen bersama, kampanye, sosialisasi, talkshow, penetapan regulasi/ kebijakan terkait seperti Peraturan Walikota Denpasar No. 36 Tahun 2018. 

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