scholarly journals Low Discounting Behavior among Small-Scale Fishers in Fiji and Sabah, Malaysia

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 897-913 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise S. L. Teh ◽  
Lydia C. L. Teh ◽  
U. Rashid Sumaila
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Approach ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Discount Rates ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Conservation Policies ◽  
Management Interventions ◽  
Tropical Reef ◽  
Management And Conservation ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Understanding the socio-economic factors that are associated with fishers’ willingness to delay gratification may be useful for designing appropriate fisheries management and conservation policies. We aim to identify the predictors of low discounting behaviour among fishers, which is analogous to having a longer-term outlook. We base our empirical study on two small-scale tropical reef fisheries in Sabah, Malaysia, and Fiji. We use an experimental approach to identify fishers with low discount rates, and then use a logistic regression model to identify predictors of low discount rates. We find that 42% of the respondents have low discount rates, and that site and village level variables are significant predictors of low discount rates. Within Sabah and Fiji, boat ownership and relative catch differentiate low discounting from non-low discounting fishers, but these variables have contradictory effects in Sabah and Fiji. Overall, our results imply that a substantial proportion of reef fishers may be willing to engage in conservation initiatives; however, local socio-cultural, economic, and ecological conditions have to be considered first during the process of designing management interventions.

scholarly journals Socio-economic Factors and Residents’ Motivation for Travel - A Conceptual Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Shashi Kanta Minj ◽  
Jitendra Mohan Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Empirical Model ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Tourism Research ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
Conceptual Study ◽  
Internal And External Factors ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

There are several factors which influence the travel attitude of residents in choosing a destination. In tourism research, many researchers have examined social, cultural, economic, psychological, personal, internal and external factors that influence the travel attitudes of residents. This paper attempts to conceptualise the socio-economic factors such as income, education, and health that influence the residents‟ motivation for travel. The study concludes with a conceptual model indicating the interaction between the socio-economic factors and the residents‟ motivation/ constraints for travel that can be studied in future using an empirical model.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF SOCIO ECONOMIC FACTORS ON STAPLE FOOD PRODUCTION. A CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
JAMES KIMANI
Keyword(s):  
Food Production ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Staple Food ◽  
The Government ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Purpose: Agricultural management practices are key for higher production and are influenced by training as well as financial resources which enable farmers to adopt better practices as well as new farming methods. The general objective of the study was to the study was to establish influence of socio economic factors on staple food production.. Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps. Findings: The study found out that most of the farmers were marginalized on gender, age and education and still suffers inequalities in the development ladder. Gender inequality is still in existence and plays a major role in placing the women in informal sectors, in limited wages employment activities it is an outstanding factor that plays a major role in food insecurity at house hold level. Land is a major resource for food production and majority of the small scale farmers’ occupied land that was self-owned which was less than 1 acre and was not adequate for food production for sustainable food security Recommendations: The study recommends that that the extension services should be improved through retraining of existing extension workers , increasing the number of the extension service providers at farm levels .The government should also increase the facilitation of extension service so as to enable service delivery through training, demonstration , farm visit as well as group trainings amongst other training avenues so as to ensure the farmers are equipped with the right knowledge and technology for staple food production

scholarly journals Analysing the effects of access to tractor service on technical efficiency of small-scale maize farmers in Mpumalanga province

2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
MMAKHASHU PATIENCE SECHUBE ◽  
Abenet Belete ◽  
Jan Johannes Hlongwane
Keyword(s):  
Technical Efficiency ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Irrigation Systems ◽  
Input List ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
Mpumalanga Province ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Abstract. The Purpose of the study was to analyse the effects of access to tractor service on technical efficiency among small-scale maize farmers following the implementation of Masibuyele Emasimini programme in Mpumalanga Province. Data collection was carried out in the districts of Mpumalanga province and these are: Ehlanzeni, Nkangala and Gert Sibande. Purposive sampling technique was used in identifying the three districts. A total of 101 small-scale maize farmers were purposively selected from the districts and used for the study. The study concluded that small-scale maize farmers do have access to tractor service rendered by the Masibuyele Emasimini programme, with 73% of farmers in Ehlanzeni and 60% in both Nkangala and Gert Sibande district that have access to the service, compared to 27% and 40% without access. Results indicate that there are socio-economic factors influencing small-scale maize farmers’ access to tractor service, for example, irrigation, inter alia. The Cobb-Douglas model found access to tractor service to be negative and insignificant in both Ehlanzeni and Nkangala district. The variable was however positive (although insignificant) in Gert Sibande. The study recommends that modern irrigation systems (preferably, sprinkler) should be provided as part of the programmes’ input list to contribute towards efficient maize production.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Growth of Entrepreneurship in Small-scale Business

2008 ◽  
pp. 33-38
Author(s):  
Eijaz Ahmed Khan ◽  
Md. Nur Alam ◽  
Sarif Mohammad Khan
Keyword(s):  
Growth And Development ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Commercial Law ◽  
Enterprise Zone ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Available Technology ◽  
And Training ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

The present paper makes an attempt to investigate that various micro and macro factors are responsible for growth and development of entrepreneurship in small-scale business in Bangladesh. The background factors like strong education and training facilities, desire to achieve, accept responsibility, hard works, and risk orientation of the entrepreneur have a bearing on the success of entrepreneurs. In addition to this, the socio-economic factors such as uniform commercial law and limited regulations, corruption, encouragement and support from society and family, good banking with available credit, social integration, social status, meaningful democracy, and free trade with limited tariffs, enterprise zone, available technology, and strong telecommunication and distribution networks are also important for creating entrepreneurs.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Socio-Economic Factors Impeding Production of Cashew in Ogaji, North Central Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 237-244
Author(s):  
Uсhе Okoуе ◽  
Success Esomchi Obi ◽  
Okeme Ukwumonu Patrick
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Economic Factor ◽  
Transport Cost ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Government ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

The paper examined socio-economic factors affecting cashew production in Ogaji, Ankpa LGA, Northcentral Nigeria. Data was collected through a semi-structured questionnaire and interview administered to 143 registered farmers. Data obtained were analyzed descriptively using inferential statistics of mean score ranking, frequency tables and graph. Results showed that majority of the farmers were within the age of 26-35 and have been into farming since birth. Also there was moderate literacy level among the farmers as 50% of total respondents have formal education. Findings reveals that the socio-economic factor affecting production were; Access to and use of credit facilities, farmers-herders conflict, income level, transportation problem, lack of access to capital and poor extension services agent relations were the major socio-economic factors affecting cashew production in the study area. The study amongst others recommends that; the government should encourage private sectors such as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to invest in credits facilities like small-scale bank to offer credit to farmers at affordable rate, proactive measures should be taken to quell the farmer-herders crisis as it poses threat to farming activities. Government should strive to develop roads; this will increase small holder’s economic opportunities by reducing transport cost and allowing farmers to get access to marketing information and small holder’s cashew profitability. Extension service agent should try to understand the rural dwellers and their educational level to help them have access to extension services in other to improve their knowledge of farm management.

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