scholarly journals The Key Factors Affecting Tree Producer Associations Involved in Private Commercial Forestry in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 4013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvester Ngome Chisika ◽  
Chunho Yeom
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
National Level ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
The Government

Formal tree producer associations are critical for the sustainable management of private commercial farm forests in Kenya. However, there is limited information on their current status and the key factors driving their operations in the country. This paper sought to address this informational gap by reviewing the existing literature in the country from the theoretical background of sustainable development and later validating the obtained findings with the current state of knowledge at regional and global levels. Results from document content analysis indicate that there are over 10,000 tree growing farmers organized into planting groups across the country after many years of piloting by the government and private sector players. At the national level, there are two associations. These include Kenya Forest Growers Association (KEFGA), mainly composed of large scale planters, and Farm Forestry Smallholder Producers Association of Kenya (FFSPAK), targeting small-holders. Besides these two, six major sub-national associations are seeking to improve members' welfare by enhancing the acquisition of livelihood assets. Further, various socio-cultural, economic, and political factors affect their operations in Kenya. These associations have deployed multiple strategies to benefit their members. However, the formation of savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOs) seems to be their preferred mode of community empowerment. In conclusion, even though these associations are still at the infancy stage, their future remains promising in-view of the observed behavioral change in their governance, which appears to favor entrenched equality and equity towards sustainable development.

Sustainable development and social policy: a case of indigenous villages in Hong Kong

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 305-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwok Wai Ma
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Small House ◽  
The Government

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the issues relating to sustainable development (SD) in the context of indigenous village development in Hong Kong. Design/methodology/approach – A case study approach is used in this research. In addition to literature review, qualitative data, primarily collected through personal interviews with various stakeholders were the main source of input. Findings – The Small House Policy (SHP) case illustrates an unsustainable policy. It underscores the interrelatedness among the relevant systems – social/cultural, economic, political and environmental – in the context of SD. In the short term, the government can at least expedite the construction of sewage facilities for the villages. Furthermore, the government can consider elevating the penalty and tightening policing/patrolling in village environs to discourage the illegal sale of “ding” rights and small houses. In the longer term, the government needs to put the rural area in order. Identifying means to zone planning would be a possible direction on this front. Originality/value – Through examining the case of SHP relating to the indigenous villages in Hong Kong, the complexity of SD is thoroughly revealed.

scholarly journals Response of Tobacco Farmer to PMUP (Participative Model of Farming Activity) in Tlahab Village, Kecamatan Kledung, Kabupaten Temanggung

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Andrie - Arfianto
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Agricultural Diversification ◽  
Agricultural Sustainable Development ◽  
Tobacco Cultivation ◽  
Low Performance ◽  
The Government

ABSTRACTAgricultural sustainable development is an integrated effort to support agricultural activities byinvolving stakeholders with different backgrounds and motives; such as social, cultural, economic,and environmental. Participatory Farming Model Development (Pengembangan Model UsahataniPartisipatif ‐ PMUP) conducted by the government in Desa Tlahab intended to improve the farmerwelfare by increasing income without sacrificing the heritage of tobacco farming culture whilereducing the environmental damage caused by tobacco cultivation. This kind of agriculturalactivities need immense participation and willingness of the farmers as a supporting response forthe implementation of this system on their land. Farmers stated that living conditions have keptthem from supporting the implementation of PMUP. This condition includes farmer socio‐economicsituation, environmental conditions in carrying out the activities, the low performance of farmergroups, lack of competitiveness of the PMUP compared to previous agricultural system, also lack ofperformance from the institutional boards.Keywords: agricultural sustainable development, agricultural diversification, tobacco farmerresponses, regional potential development

“National Institute for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog and Achieving Gender Equality in the Sustainable Development Framework by the year 2030”

Think India ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 904-911
Author(s):  
Dr. Anbu Arumugam
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
National Level ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
United Nations General ◽  
Development Framework ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
The Government

This research paper aims to study the role of the National Institute for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development of Women in India with special focus on the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) number 5 – Gender Equality. The 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) formally adopted the resolution on “Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) comprises of 17 goals and 169 targets and came into force on 1st of January 2016. The Government of India (GOI) has appointed the NITI Aayog as the nodal agency for overseeing the implementation of the SDGs in India. (United Nations, 2015) In India only 59.3% women are literate when compared to 78.8% of men whereas there is 100% enrolment in primary education only 75.5% of girls progress for higher education. In the Indian Parliament only 11% of women hold seats in both houses namely Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. In the sub-national level women hold only 8.7% of seats across the State Legislative Assemblies in India. The sex-ratio at birth is 919 girls for every 100 boys as per the 2011 Census of India. In India 48.5% of the population are women but only 27.4% of women are in the workforce in the country. (Social Statistics Division MoSPI, GOI, 2017)

Renewable Energy Scenario of Pakistan for Sustainable Development

2013 ◽  
pp. 693-712
Author(s):  
Asif A. Shah ◽  
Arabella Bhutto ◽  
S. M. Qureshi ◽  
Ambreen Shah ◽  
A. A. Shah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Policy Documents ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Energy Scenario ◽  
Awareness Level

In Pakistan, sustainable development through Renewable Energy (RE) is considered an unrealistic idea. This chapter sheds light on this scenario by finding the root causes responsible for creating such assumptions. Therefore, in order to identify the root causes, the emphasis has been given to analyzing Pakistan’s current status of sustainable development through RE on theoretical as well as on practical grounds. For achieving the said task, a framework was developed in which the theoretical background covered on the basis of policy documents was integrated with the real life scenario responsible for the diffusion of Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) in Pakistan. This integration was performed on the basis of a pilot field study conducted in a local community. Further, a survey has been performed to identify the major groups of stakeholders and their corresponding awareness level towards simple RETs. Throughout this chapter, attempts have been made to provide a mirror view for Pakistan in achieving sustainable development through RE.

scholarly journals Investigating performance indicators disclosure in sustainability reports of large mining companies in Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 643-660 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clement Lamboi Arthur ◽  
Junjie Wu ◽  
Milton Yago ◽  
Jinhua Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mining Companies ◽  
Sustainability Reports ◽  
The Government

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the degree, contents and trend development of Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) performance indicators disclosed in sustainability reports of large mining companies in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach Content analysis methods are used to analyse 50 sustainability reports of ten large-scale mining companies in Ghana, covering the period 2008-2012. Findings The study finds that there has been a widening and increasing trend in the disclosure of performance indicators in sustainability reports of the large mining companies in Ghana, in accordance with GRI guidelines. The findings suggest that good progress in the strategic sector has been made in the voluntary adoption of the GRI guidelines to increase transparency, credibility and comparability in sustainability reporting. The findings also indicate areas to be improved. Practical implications The Government of Ghana and the Ghana Chamber of Mines could learn from the findings about the current status of this matter in order for them to formulate policies and regulations which would encourage the mining sector in moving forward in the adoption of international reporting standards. Originality/value This paper initializes investigation into the degree, contents and trends of performance indicators in sustainability reports of large mining companies in Ghana using content analysis.

scholarly journals Fostering entrepreneurship: Developing a risk-taking culture in singapore

2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balbir B. Bhasin
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
National Level ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Entrepreneurial Spirit ◽  
National Competitiveness ◽  
The Government

About 10 years ago the Singapore Government realized that entrepreneurial spirit was lacking in its general population. These conclusions were confirmed by an empirical survey, the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), an annual assessment of the national level of entrepreneurial activity. The paternalistic and authoritative approach of the government contributed to the general population’s averseness to participating in riskoriented ventures. Removing impediments to entrepreneurship is a key challenge for the government and the business sector if the island republic is to maintain its national competitiveness. This article explores the various initiatives taken by the government to stimulate risk-taking and attempts to ascertain if the various measures can be used as key factors to strengthen the inherent cultural values that stimulate the entrepreneurial spirit.The observations can serve as a useful tool for academics and managers in recognizing the cultural traits that influence and help foster entrepreneurial tendencies.

scholarly journals The Role of Local Village Facilitators in Empowerment in Medan Estate Village, Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 548-556
Author(s):  
Tomshon Manapar Purba ◽  
R. Hamdani Harahap ◽  
Heri Kusmanto
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Village Community ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Village Communities ◽  
The Government ◽  
Village Government ◽  
The Village

The limitations of the village in management in various sectors, both in the economic, health, education and infrastructure sectors make the village the main focus of the government in implementing development. Based on Law Number 6 of 2014 concerning villages, making villages have an important role in the implementation of development and empowerment. One of the implementations of the village law is by issuing village fund programs that are prioritized in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). To assist the government in accelerating the achievement of the SDGs, the Minister of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions and Transmigration Regulations Number 19 of 2020 concerning Amendments to the Regulation of the Minister of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions and Transmigration Number 18 of 2019 concerning General Guidelines for Assisting Village Communities has been presented. Medan Estate Village is located in Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency. Community empowerment can be carried out by local village assistants who assist in facilitating the achievement of SDGs data collection starting from socialization to inputting data on applications. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of local village facilitators in assisting empowerment activities in Medan Estate Village. This research method is descriptive qualitative research. The results of this study indicate that the role of local village assistants in facilitating the village government runs according to its duties but in empowering the community it has not run optimally. The supporting factor in mentoring is the openness of the village government in establishing cooperation and the obstacle in mentoring is the lack of village community participation in village meetings. Keywords: Local Village Facilitators, Empowerment, Sustainable Development Goals.

scholarly journals Dissemination of Environmental Information in the E-Governance system: World Trends and Experience for Ukraine

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Viktor Ladychenko ◽  
Olena Chomakhashvili ◽  
Olena Uliutina ◽  
Julia Kanaryk
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Local Population ◽  
National Level ◽  
Environmental Information ◽  
Governance System ◽  
The Government

The UN E-Government Survey 2016 on «E-Government in Support of Sustainable Development» offers a brief overview of e-government trends in the world. According to the survey, more and more governments are using information technology to provide services and engage people in decision-making processes in rural areas in their countries. Talking about the emerging economies in East Europe, the Ukrainian economy is growing faster with 50% of population living in rural areas, which develops incredible pressure on the government to give more focus on many ways of environmental safety of Ukraine. Ukraine is predominantly rural country and in order to improve the environmental conditions it is important that both central and local governments carried out national environment information activity. Modern information technology helps to disseminate environmental information in rural areas and is a major provider of information opportunities for the rural population. By 2020 Ukrainian government has a goal to achieve interaction at all levels by electronic mode. There are various electronic databases that are already functioning at the national level such as the Real Estate Register, Public Cadastral Map, etc. that can help the Ukrainian government to achieve greater transparency and successful governance. However, access to such registers is currently not possible for regional communities. Therefore, disposing of environmental information, avoiding environmental threats to the local population and enhancing the effectiveness of local governance is a goal for local governments. This paper offers a modern vision of information technologies in the field of natural resources management. E-government projects and ways to solve problems in the sphere of dissemination of information in rural areas in order to improve e-governance in contemporary Ukraine were explored. Keywords: Environmental information, information human rights, sustainable development, EU environmental policy

scholarly journals Central Industrial District as an Attempt to Implement the Principles of Sustainable Development in the Inter-War Period Poland

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Paweł Grata
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
World War Ii ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Industrial District ◽  
Developed Country ◽  
Level Of Economic Development ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Infrastructure Investments ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Way

The interwar Poland was a poorly developed and unevenly developed country. The difference between regions was well to see between well-industrialized and so-called western “Poland A” and backward, agricultural and poor “Poland B” in the east. In the second half of the thirties of the twentieth century, Deputy Prime Minister Eugeniusz Kwiatkowski proposed taking action to eliminate the development differences between individual parts of the country. The government decided to build the Central Industrial District (COP), which was located in backward areas located in the central part of the country. The aim of the project was to implement a number of industrial and infrastructure investments and to make the first step on the way to blur the differences between “Poland A” and “Poland B”. Further, the creation of another industrial district east of the COP was assumed. In 1938, E. Kwiatkowski announced the so-called Fifteen-year plan, which was to bring the level of economic development to the level of the entire country until 1954. The large-scale implementation of investment under the COP was interrupted by the outbreak of World War II, but it turned out that the investments undertaken in the second half of the 1930s had a lasting effect. Established in this period, enterprises still play an important role in the economy of present-day south-eastern Poland (Podkarpacie region) and constitute an important element on the way to sustainable development of the country.Keywords: Second Polish Republic, Central Industrial District, state modernization, leveling of development, Eugeniusz Kwiatkowski

scholarly journals Coastal Community Empowerment through Joint Venture (Study of PT Badak NGL)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-223
Author(s):  
Busori Sunaryo ◽  
Bambang Eko ◽  
Reta Yudistyana
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Joint Venture ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Common Goals ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Government ◽  
Corporate Social

The government is currently trying to realize Sustainable Development Goals/ SGDs. SGDs are not merely dreams that cannot be realized. The noble goal of SDG is to realize sustainable development for the better future that is in line with the concepts of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility). One of the companies that participated in the realization of SDGS is PT Badak NGL. This study used descriptive analysis to provide clear descriptions or overviews of the object of the study. The study also used a case study of a MSME under the guidance of PT Badak NGL, namely Saputra Snack. Thus, the common goals between CSR, and SDGs is the spirit to realize sustainable development in terms of business strategies by implementing CSR programs. If all elements are committed to realize 17 SDG, so we can provide better future for our children - with low poverty, environment and earth sustainability, low levels of inequality in the economic, social and legal education sectors. Based on the observation and analysis, one of the keys of success to Saputra Snack was its high commitment. The high commitment did not only come from Saputra Snack itself, but also from PT Badak NGL Community Development party.  

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