Sustainability of the Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES): A Case Study of Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute

The study examined the sustainability of youth empowerment scheme using ARMTI as a case study. A three-stage sampling technique was adopted in the selection of 112 respondents for the study using structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse data. The result of the findings show that the mean age of the respondents was 34.5. The study revealed more male (63.4%) participation in the programme, with majority (72.3%) being single. Major benefit derived by respondents were skill acquisition, (98.2%), positive change in attitude towards agriculture (94.6%), and access to capital (90.2%). Inadequate fund or capital support by the government, poor post-empowerment support by the government, and uncertainty over the political environment to support continuity were the major constraints to sustainability of the scheme. There was significant relationship between constraints (r = 0.462*) and perceived sustainability of the youth empowerment scheme. The study concluded that youth empowerment scheme was adjudged sustainable. Government, development experts and donor agencies must ensure that sustainability of the programme is taken into cognizance at every level of the programme and efforts must be put into incorporation of monitoring and evaluation from the beginning so as to prevent wastage of resources.

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Pengelolaan Keuangan Pemerintah di Masa Pandemi Covid 19 (Kasus Pada Pemerintah Provinsi Riau)

Jati Jurnal Akuntansi Terapan Indonesia ◽

10.18196/jati.v4i1.9803 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 33-48

Author(s):

Yesi Mutia Basri ◽

Gusnardi Gusnardi

Keyword(s):

Financial Management ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Provincial Government ◽

Data Display ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Key Informants ◽

The Face ◽

The Government ◽

The Impact

This study aims to observe how local government financial management is in the face of the Covid-19 Pandemic—in particular, observing how budgeting, administration, and accountability of the Riau Provincial Government regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic. The research method used is a qualitative method with a type of case study. The data collection techniques used in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. To ensure the validity of the data, triangulation was carried out by carrying out source triangulation and technical triangulation. The informants in this study consisted of key informants, primary informants, and supporting informants. Key informants are the head of the budget, the head of the treasury, and the head of the accounting and reporting sub-section. While the primary informants and supporting informants were selected using the snowball sampling technique. Data analysis was carried out by collecting data, reducing data display data, and making conclusions. The results of the analysis show that the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic caused the Riau Provincial Government to refocus and reallocate the budget four times. At the administrative and accountability stages, there are problems with recording Unexpected Expenditures, namely the absence of technical guidelines regarding the administration of Unexpected Expenditures, determining spending limits for emergencies and urgency. Another problem is the absence of valid data for the distribution of aid funds for MSMEs affected by Covid-19 as well as valid documents in the recording of grant assistance from third parties. This research contributes to the government in making policies in financial management in a disaster emergency.Keyword: The Covid-19 Pandemic, Financial Management, Refocusing, Reallocation, Administration, Accountability AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengobservasi bagaimana pengelolaan keuangan Pemerintah Daerah dalam menghadapi Pandemi Covid-19 ini. Secara khusus mengobservasi bagaimana penganggaran, penatausahaan dan pertanggungjawan Pemerintah Provinsi Riau terkait Pandemi Covid-19. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan jenis studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik wawancara medalam, observasi dan dokumentasi. Untuk meyakinkan keabsahan data, triangilasi dilakukan dengan melaksanakan triangulasi sumber dan triangulasi teknik. Informan dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari informan kunci, informan utama dan informan pendukung. Informan kunci adalah Kabid anggaran, kabid perbendaharaan dan kasubid akuntansi dan pelaporan. Sedangkan informan utama dan informan pendukung dipilih dengan teknik snowball sampling. Analisis data dilakukan dengan tahap pengumpulan data, reduksi data display data dan melakukan membuat kesimpulan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa Dampak Pandemi Covid-19 menyebabkan Pemerintah Provinsi Riau melakukan refocusing dan realokasi anggaran sebanyak empat kali pergeseran anggaran. Pada tahap penatausahaan dan pertanggungjawaban terdapat permasalahan pencatatan pada Belanja Tidak Terduga yaitu tidak adanya juknis tentang penatausahaan Belanja Tidak Terduga, penentuan batasan belanja untuk keadaan darurat dan mendesak. Permasalahan lainnya yaitu tidak adanya data yang valid untuk penyaluran dana bantuan bagi UMKM yang terdampak Covid-19 serta dokumen yang valid dalam pencatatan bantuan hibah dari pihak ke tiga. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi kepada pemerintah dalam membuat kebijakan dalam pengelolaan keuangan pada keadaan darurat bencana. Kata Kunci : Pandemi Covid-19, Pengelolaan Keungan, Refocusing, Realokasi, Penatausahaan, Pertanggungjawaban

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Implementation of Early Childhood Care and Education Curriculum 2017: A Case Study of Pakistani Public Schools

Global Regional Review ◽

10.31703/grr.2020(v-i).63 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol V (I) ◽

pp. 604-615

Author(s):

Aroona Hashmi Hashmi ◽

Raima Mubashar ◽

Fasiha Altaf

Keyword(s):

Public Schools ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

University Campuses ◽

Early Childhood Care ◽

Childhood Care ◽

The Government ◽

Observation Protocol ◽

Parent Relation

The study was determined to find the teachers' practices in the implementation of the ECCE curriculum in public schools. The objective of the study was to find out the teachers' practices in the implementation of the ECCE curriculum in public schools. All the ECCE teachers in public schools formed the population of the study. The 20 teachers were observed through the purposive sampling technique. The data was collected by using the ECCE teachers' practices observation protocol in the implementation of the ECCE curriculum. The qualitative data was analyzed through thematic analysis. The data represents that the teachers' practices in ECCE are knowledge, learning environment, instructional strategies, assessment, individualized attention and teacher-parent relation. It is recommended that the ECCE centres may be built-in university campuses for the facilitation of the teaching practices of their prospective teacher. The government may take the initiative to build ECCE centres in collaboration with the private sector to enhance the quality.

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The Role of Non-State Actors in Strengthening the Developmental Capacity of the State: A Case Study of Cross Rivers State, Nigeria

Business and Economic Research ◽

10.5296/ber.v10i2.16447 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 153

Author(s):

Felix Chukwudi Oparah ◽

Enya Ndem Bassey ◽

Ohatu Ekoh Ohatu

Keyword(s):

Skill Acquisition ◽

Rural Areas ◽

The State ◽

Cross River ◽

Cross River State ◽

Developmental Capacity ◽

State Actors ◽

The Government

This study examined the role of Non State Actors (NSAs) in strengthening the developmental capacity of the state, using a case study of Cross River State, Nigeria. Primary and secondary data on selected constituents of NSAs including Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Privately Owned Companies, Banks, Private Hospitals and Private Schools were analyzed using tables and charts. The results revealed that activities of NSAs significantly enhance the developmental capacity of Cross River State especially in the areas of provision of public services, knowledge and skill acquisition, infrastructural development and employment generation. Besides other recommendations, it was recommended that NSAs and the government should perform complementary roles in enhancing developmental capacity and that the establishment of more NSAs in the rural areas should be encouraged through the provision of special funding and other incentives for NSAs that have their offices in the rural areas.

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Factors that Hinder Effective Conflict Management in Ghana: Evidence from Asante Akyem North District

Social Education Research ◽

10.37256/ser.222021795 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 256-267

Author(s):

Seth Peter Frimpong ◽

Anthony Bordoh ◽

Isaac Eshun ◽

Anderson Oppong Twumasi ◽

Emmanuel Nomah ◽

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Keyword(s):

Conflict Management ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Case Study Design ◽

Ashanti Region ◽

Interview Guide ◽

The Government ◽

Traditional Authorities ◽

Main Instrument ◽

Management Groups

The purpose of the study was to examine the factors that hinder effective conflict management in Asante Akyem North District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The Population of the study included leaders of the various conflict management groups/individuals who have been involved in forestalling peace in Agogo in Asante Akyem North District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The case study design was adopted for the study. A purposive sampling technique was used to select all the twelve (12) participants for this study. The main instrument used for data collection for the study was an interview guide. The study revealed that the conflict between the farmers and the nomads in the Agogo could only be dealt with if there is no political power backing Fulani herdsmen in the enclave of Agogo. The study also concluded that the Fulanis have been able to defy the orders of the court by not withdrawing from the Agogo area. It is also recommended that the Government of Ghana and traditional authorities in Agogo State should be firm and fair in the management and implementation of court decisions with regard to the farmer-nomad conflict of Agogo. The politicisation of farmer and nomad conflicts, in particular, is thwarting efforts at forging cooperation and resolution of the conflict.

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The Construction of City Images in Micro Films: A Case Study of Taipei City Government

World Journal of Social Science Research ◽

10.22158/wjssr.v2n2p336 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 336

Author(s):

Chia-ju, Lin

Keyword(s):

Rapid Development ◽

City Government ◽

Government Agencies ◽

Taipei City ◽

The Media ◽

The Government ◽

The City ◽

Selection Of ◽

Romance Narratives

In recent years, with the rapid development of the media, an increasing number of corporations and even government agencies are using the new format known as the micro film as a means of advertising and marketing. In this study, we took the micro films produced by the Taipei City Government as objects of analysis to investigate the image of the city as constructed in and produced by these films. Furthermore, in this study, the symbol of image in three such micro films was studied: Love@Taipei, My Micro Tour of Taipei, and Happily Ever After. It was found that in these films, the characteristics of the city of Taipei have been presented accurately and successfully by means of the [appropriate selection of] celebrity performers, the romance narratives used, and the lively presentation of these films. Therefore, these films have foregrounded an image of Taipei that is free, friendly, diverse, and progressive; furthermore, they have successfully conveyed the idea that “Taipei is a city that is positive and capable of outstanding achievements”. These films, designed to attract audiences, have been made with great skill and portray little elements of the government-run campaigns they are actually part of, thus making them even more entertaining for viewers.

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Consensus of Democracy in Making The National Development (Case Study of Dynamics Conflict of Selection of The Message Village Head in Blitar District)

Journal of Development Research ◽

10.28926/jdr.v2i1.50 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 32

Author(s):

Anwar Samaudin

Keyword(s):

National Development ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

The Public ◽

Opposing Party ◽

Election Process ◽

Public Expectation ◽

Data Source ◽

The Right ◽

Selection Of

This research is based on the simultaneous election of village heads in 2013. This phenomenon arises because of the local government policy to hold simultaneous village head elections in Blitar regency. This study aims to determine the description of conflict of simultaneous village head election in Blitar Regency followed by 150 villages. This research was conducted in eight villages of Blitar Regency. This research uses qualitative method, and described descriptively with data source in this research consist of 8 candidate of village head, some support from eight candidate of village head who has conflict. Data collection techniques used are observation, interview and documentation. Sampling technique used in this research is purposive sampling. The validity of the data in this study using triangulation techniques sources and data analysis using interactive Miles and Huberman. The result of the research shows that the conflict of simultaneous village head election in Blitar Regency that varied from the couple of husband and wife, the candidate pair from the messenger or the right hand of one candidate, the existence of some cheating in the election process, the candidate of the headache is sick to death, self. The conflicts are caused by several factors such as the absence of the candidates who register until the time limit is set, the public expectation of the leadership of one of the candidates, and the simultaneous village head election conflict in Blitar Regency are ridden by other interests, there are those who do not like one of the candidates village head. Forms of conflict that occurred in Blitar district that is the latent conflict that already exists between the two candidates for village head, manifest conflict is a riot in the form of filing a lawsuit, there is also a vertical conflict between one candidate with the supporters of the opposing party and also horizontal conflict that is between supporters.

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ANALYSIS OF ACCURACY THE TAX OBJECT SALES VALUE (NJOP) TO MARKET VALUE WITH ASSESSMENT SALES RATIO METHOD (Case Study in Malang City)

Jurnal Politik Pemerintahan Dharma Praja ◽

10.33701/jppdp.v12i2.946 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Rendra Kurnia Wardana

Keyword(s):

Market Value ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Ratio Method ◽

Entire Area ◽

Standard Set ◽

The Mean ◽

The Government ◽

Descriptive Method

Analysis of Accuracy The Tax Object Sales Value (NJOP) to Market Value with Assessment Sales Ratio Method. (Case Study In Malang City). This research is conducted to know the accuracy of determination of Tax Object Sales Value (NJOP) which determined by the government to current market value in society. This research was conducted in 5 (five) sub-districts in all areas of Malang City by taking samples of 80 land and building sales transactions in 2016-early 2017. This research uses a descriptive method with purposive sampling technique. The result is Assessment Sales Ratio in Kedungkandang District at 66%, Sukun District 68%, Klojen District 63%, Lowokwaru District 79%, and District Blimbing 70%. While for the entire area of Malang City of 69%. This shows that the Assessment Ratio in Malang City is still far from the standard set by IAAO that is 90% of its market value. The result of the mean divided by the median is 0.93 and the mean divided by the weighted mean of 1.13. This shows that there is no under assessment or over assessment, but it does not reflect the proportional assessment in Malang City area. COD (coefficient of dispersion) of 27.27% and COV (coefficient of variation) of 35.87% indicates that there is a need for reappraisal of NJOP which is set so as not to be too far from market value.

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FAKTOR-FAKTOR PENGHAMBAT PEMBELAJARAN ONLINE PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI SMA NEGERI 1 KUANTAN MUDIK KABUPATEN KUANTAN SINGINGI

Journal Publicuho ◽

10.35817/jpu.v4i2.18246 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Vira Mayang Sari ◽

Zaili Rusli ◽

Febri Yuliani

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Online Learning ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Senior High School ◽

Primary Data ◽

Internet Connection ◽

Inhibiting Factors ◽

The Government ◽

Selection Of

The purpose of the research is to explain inhibiting factors for online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Senior High School 1 Kuantan Mudik, Kuantan Singingi Regency. This research used qualitative research methods. The selection of the research informans using purposive sampling technique. Primary data collection from interviews, and secondary data from documentation and literature review. Data analysis using an interactive model. From the results of the research conducted, it was found that several factor inhibiting online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic at the Senior High School 1 Kuantan Mudik, Kuantan Singingi Regency, namely the problem of learning facilities, internet connection, and low students motivation. For this reason, the government needs to maximize online learning facilities that can be applied in every school, and educators and parents of students from Senior High School 1 Kuantan Mudik are expected to improve their supervision and ability to use technology and create an active atmosphere and enthusiasm for learning.

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Youth empowerment and sustainable development

Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences ◽

10.1108/jeas-02-2018-0024 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 35 (3) ◽

pp. 202-219

Author(s):

Shahzad Ali Gill ◽

Rashid Aftab ◽

Shafiq Ur Rehman ◽

Saba Javaid

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Youth Development ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Youth Empowerment ◽

Content Type ◽

Development Programming ◽

Advance Research ◽

The Government ◽

Donor Agencies ◽

The Relationship

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between youth empowerment and sustainable development (SD) with regards to the Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP).Design/methodology/approachData were collected from randomly selected respondents (n=275) studying in Higher Education Institutions through online and self-administered structured questionnaire and from multiple secondary data sources.FindingsThe research findings infer that youth empowerment is significantly affected by the PMYP and there is a significant positive relationship between youth empowerment and SD. Overall, respondents appear to be satisfied with the program offerings and consider it a genuine effort toward youth empowerment for SD, but such notion also necessitates an integrated youth development paradigm in Pakistan.Research limitations/implicationsThe cornerstone of nation’s development is an established realization worldwide that the involvement of youth in development processes is essential to save the country from “youth bulge” while converting this contour into a “demographic dividend.” It was, therefore, pertinent to explore how development actors can engage youth in order to transform priority areas into development programming and policies.Originality/valueThis study deals with quite an unexplored phenomenon of youth empowerment; hence, it serves as one of the first studies to provide evidence of the relationship between youth empowerment and SD in Pakistan’s perspective. Further, it also provides a basis for carrying out advance research on youth empowerment which may assist the government, NGOs and other donor agencies to understand youth issues and blueprint apposite strategies accordingly.

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Job-Search behaviour of Omani Graduates: Sohar University - A Case study

10.47259/ijrebs.123 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 24-32 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Noura Al Jahwari ◽

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Maryam Alkhalidi ◽

Sara AlBalushi ◽

Ma'ather Al Ghanami ◽

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Keyword(s):

Job Search ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Search Behaviour ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

The Government ◽

The University ◽

Clear Method ◽

Practical Implications ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Purpose of the study: The objectives of the study were to critically analyse and explore the factors affecting job-search behaviour and to analyse the effect of such factors on job-search behaviour. Design/Methodology: 145 samples were obtained using a well-structured questionnaire from the population of 677 graduated students from Sohar University, using convenience sampling technique and the data collected was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings: The results of the study revealed that most of the graduated students do not have a clear method to apply for a future job whereas they believe that the internet is the best way to find a job and the degree they possess will help them to find a job in the field of their expertise. It was also revealed that they were confident that they have gained sufficient knowledge and skills required from the university and they prefer to have a clear plan to find a job. Research Implications: It was suggested that the Government should create jobs based on skills and open channels to recruit skilled graduates. It was also suggested that the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) should try to alter the curriculum and introduce professional/technical courses eliminating the gap between the HEIs and the labour market. Practical Implications: The study will help the colleges and the universities in conducting workshops and the related activities in engaging students towards increasing their skills. Originality: No study was carried out before to study the job-search behaviour of Omani students and this is a study of its own kind.

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