Community Development Through Promoting Ecotourism in Mangrove Areas of Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
pp. 155-179
Author(s):  
Md. Shafiqul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Common Interest ◽  
Local Foods ◽  
Natural Heritage

Ecotourism is the useful method of community engagement. All factors related to ecotourism support community livelihoods towards sustainability. The study was conducted with the view to know the possibility of community development through ecotourism in the mangrove areas of Bangladesh. The community participation in ecotourism was assessed significantly with the perception and common interest on natural heritage and environmental conservation and sustainability of the enterprise. The community can contribute and engage themselves by preparing and supplying local foods including organic production and wild foods (aquatic) that enhance the degree of ecotourism through community development. It was elicited that women can work in the prospective enterprise by adding new dimension of handicrafts business using local inputs and forest-based available raw materials. The host communities are the central notion of ecotourism for sustainable development in the study area.

scholarly journals Does Egyptian universities’ disclosure on social responsibility enhance sustainable development?

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tariq H. Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Organizational Governance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Energy And Environment ◽  
Resource Sustainability

Purpose This study aims at investigating the extent to which Egyptian universities disclose information on social responsibility to different stakeholders, which leads to the enhancement of sustainable development. Design/methodology/approach An index of social responsibility that fits the Egyptian universities is established, comprising four dimensions: organizational governance, energy and environment resource sustainability, human resource development and community participation and community development. This index has been used to score the disclosure level of social responsibility of Egyptian universities. This study uses information available on websites of Egyptian universities as of the end of December 2018. Frequencies provide the basis for discussion. Findings The results reveal that the level of disclosure of universities on social responsibility is low, but, in favor of private universities vs public universities. At the university level, only a few numbers of public universities disclosed high volume of information on social responsibility, such as Cairo University, Ain Shams University, Alexandria University and Assiut University. Furthermore, the results manifest that public universities disclose higher level of information related to organizational governance, energy and environment resource sustainability and community participation and community development, whereas, private universities disclose higher level of information related to human resource development. Research limitations/implications The results are constrained with the social responsibility dimensions and attributes used to establish a disclosure index that fits Egyptian universities, as well as the information disclosed on universities websites. Originality/value This study provides insights to Egyptian higher education regulators and the rectors of Egyptian universities that may help in planning and monitoring social responsibility activities in a way that could lead to sustainable development.

scholarly journals Community–University Partnerships: Using Participatory Action Learning and Action Research (PALAR)

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Kearney ◽  
Lesley Wood ◽  
Ortrun Zuber-Skerritt
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Action Learning ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Common Interest ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
University Partnerships ◽  
Community Based Research ◽  
Disadvantaged Communities

This article positions participatory action learning and action research (PALAR) as a preferred methodology for community-university partnerships to achieve a holistic outcome that benefits the common interest. Evidence for this claim is illustrated through case studies of two community engagement programs, one in South Africa and the other in Australia. The South African study explains how relationships, reflection and recognition (the three R’s of PALAR) are important elements that promote a truly participatory approach to knowledge creation and practical improvement in social circumstances. The Australian study then highlights what can be achieved. It does this by showing the potential for PALAR participants to learn how to design and implement a community engagement program, and how to cascade their own learning into their community to improve educational opportunities. Both studies demonstrate PALAR’s potential to disrupt traditional understandings of the research process, particularly in terms of researcher–participant relationships. At the same time, both studies identify the challenges arising from the theoretical and practical implications of PALAR as an approach to community development. This article is therefore significant for universities and funding organisations engaging in community-based research and development through partnerships, specifically in contexts of disadvantage. Keywords: Participatory action learning and action research, PALAR, community development, community engagement, community partnerships, disadvantaged communities, higher education.

scholarly journals Advancing Social Capital through Participatory Approaches

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nelza Mulki Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Participatory Approaches ◽  
Fundamental Transformation ◽  
High Level ◽  
Small Clusters

Social capital discourse has come to be the foremost and essential aspects in achieving sustainable development, participatory democracy and just cities. Indonesia is like most Asian countries where people spatially and socially co-live in a community that is related to a network of small clusters. However, the formal study related to social capital is hardly founded. Based on its characters, Gotong Royong which is a socio-cultural ethic of the togetherness philosophy in Indonesia can be perceived as an Indonesian social capital practice. Advancing social capital through participatory approaches will need a deep consideration about the role of professional and community engagement. Successful collaborations between wider actors in participatory approaches could lead to a fundamental transformation that can both preserve and nurture social capital values. High level of social capital within communities can potentially underpin the successful community participation towards communal goals.

Deep processing of starch-containing raw materials: current state and prospects for sustainable development

2021 ◽  
pp. 30-41
Author(s):  
Николай Дмитриевич Лукин ◽  
Сергей Николаевич Серегин ◽  
Марина Владимировна Сидак ◽  
Георгий Владимирович Сысоев
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Material Base ◽  
Deep Processing ◽  
Processing Technologies ◽  
Grain Processing ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Starch Industry

Современные требования инновационной экономики к перерабатывающему сектору сельскохозяйственного сырья должны ориентироваться на безотходные ресурсосберегающие технологии переработки, экологизации производства и природосбережения, в этом и заключается философия технологии глубокой переработки. Только заложив в основу хозяйственной деятельности эти принципы работы, можно обеспечить полное использование всех имеющихся компонентов сельскохозяйственного сырья при минимальном получении вторичных ресурсов и отходов производства и обеспечить устойчивое развитие промышленности. Глубокая переработка зерна кукурузы и пшеницы в России является наиболее перспективным направлением, для этого создана развитая сырьевая база и построены современные заводы по переработке этих видов сырья с производством значительного ассортимента продукции. Разработка и внедрение в промышленность технологий глубокой переработки на основе диверсификации производства с получением широкой номенклатуры продукции является ключевым приоритетом развития крахмалопаточной промышленности России. Необходимость обеспечения развития глубокой переработки зерна обусловлена рядом факторов - это связано с удовлетворением внутреннего спроса на данную продукцию, снижением импортной зависимости от продуктов переработки зерна с высокой добавленной стоимостью, возможностью для выхода на международные рынки в рамках федерального проекта «Экспорт продукции АПК». Последнее десятилетие для крахмалопаточной промышленности было отмечено ростом производственных мощностей, модернизацией действующих предприятий, концентрацией производства, что расширило диверсификацию экономики промышленности и обеспечило хорошую динамику выработки основных видов продукции, повысило ее конкурентоспособность. Комплексное решение стоящих перед промышленностью задач и вывод ее на новый технологический уровень возможны только при разработке целевой программы развития, которая свяжет использование всех видов ресурсов на основе современных достижений научно-технического прогресса и новых форм организации производства. The modern requirements of the innovative economy for the processing sector of agricultural raw materials should focus on waste-free resource-saving technologies for processing, greening production and environmental conservation, this is the philosophy of deep processing technology. Only by laying the foundation for economic activity can these principles of work ensure the full use of all available components of agricultural raw materials with a minimum of secondary resources and production waste and ensure the sustainable development of industry. The deep processing of corn and wheat grains in Russia is the most promising area, for this purpose, a developed raw material base has been created and modern plants for the processing of these raw materials have been built with the production of a significant range of products. The development and introduction into the industry of deep processing technologies based on diversification of production to obtain a wide range of products is a key priority for the development of the Russian starch industry. The need to ensure the development of deep grain processing is due to a number of factors - this is due to the satisfaction of domestic demand for these products, a decrease in import dependence on high-value-added grain processing products, and the possibility of entering international markets under the federal project «Export of agro-industrial products». The last decade for the starch industry was marked by an increase in production capacities, modernization of existing enterprises, a concentration of production, which expanded the diversification of the economy of industry and ensured good dynamics of production of basic types of products, increased its competitiveness. It is possible to comprehensively solve the problems facing industry and bring it to a new technological structure only when developing a targeted development program that will link the use of all types of resources based on modern achievements in scientific and technological progress and new forms of production organization.

scholarly journals PENGLIBATAN KOMUNITI DALAM PROGRAM GERAKAN DESA WAWASAN (GDW) DI KAMPUNG BAYANGAN, KENINGAU, SABAH

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norhaya Jamalong ◽  
Rosazman Hussin
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
The Village

This article discusses about community participation in the Gerakan Desa Wawasan (GDW) programme is being implemented in Kampung Bayangan, Keningau, Sabah. Community engagement is an important element of community development because they are individuals or groups of stakeholders who have a significant impact on the development of a project or program that is planned and implemented. Therefore, GDW programme is a mechanism to encourage local community involvement as it emphasizes the participation of the villagers themselves in the planning and development programme towards making the village more prosperous, attractive and profitable. Seven informants were interviewed in this study. All selected informants have experience and knowledge in running and implementing GDW programme in their villages. The findings of this study indicate that community participation in the GDW programme is active.   ABSTRAK Artikel ini membincangkan penglibatan komuniti dalam program Gerakan Desa Wawasan (GDW) yang dilaksanakan di Kampung Bayangan, Keningau, Sabah. Penglibatan komuniti adalah suatu elemen penting dalam pembangunan komuniti kerana mereka adalah individu atau kumpulan yang berkepentingan yang menerima kesan yang signifikan daripada pembangunan sesuatu projek atau program yang dirancang dan dilaksanakan. Justeru itu, program Gerakan Desa Wawasan (GDW) sebagai mekanisma untuk menggalakkan penglibatan komuniti setempat kerana program ini menekankan penglibatan penduduk kampung itu sendiri dalam proses perancangan dan program pembangunan ke arah menjadikan desa lebih maju, menarik dan menguntungkan. Seramai tujuh orang informan yang di temu bual dalam kajian ini. Kesemua informan yang dipilih mempunyai pengalaman dan pengetahuan dalam mengendalikan dan melaksanakan program GDW di kampung mereka. Penemuan kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa penglibatan komuniti dalam program GDW adalah aktif.

scholarly journals Directions of diversification of agricultural production in Ukraine on the basis of sustainable development

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (95) ◽  
pp. 45-51
Author(s):  
N. L. Khomiuk ◽  
N. V. Pavlikha
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Environmental Safety ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Scientific Concept ◽  
Species Structure

The article substantiates the directions of diversification of agricultural production in Ukraine on the basis of sustainable development in order to improve the quality of life of the rural population, ensure the competitiveness of rural areas, achieve environmental safety. In the process of research in the areas of diversification of agricultural production used a monographic and graphic methods and scientific generalization. Diversification is seen as the diversification of the object of study and giving it a multidisciplinary, combined nature, which is realized by expanding the scope of the enterprise. Attention is drawn to the fact that in rural areas diversification should be based on the basis of sustainable development and on the relocation of resources to new areas of agricultural and non-agricultural activities. It is proposed to diversify agricultural production in the areas of expanding the range and markets, support and development of organic production, increase the volume of niche crops, which will contribute to the production of agricultural products with a larger share of value added, increase exports of agricultural products, expand the population. Declining trends in agricultural production have been identified in parallel with the growth of more profitable types of crop and livestock products (rapeseed, sunflower, pigs, poultry). It is emphasized that during the formation of the species structure of agricultural production it is necessary to take into account not only the demand for it but also to ensure efficient and rational use of available labor, raw materials, land, technical, technological, financial and other resources. The expediency of growing niche crops (garlic, sorghum, chickpeas, mustard, nuts, flax) is substantiated, the main advantage of which is the growth of demand for these products in combination with small production volumes, which will expand markets and increase the competitiveness of agricultural production. It is proved that in Ukraine there are all the prerequisites for the spread of organic land use as a direction of diversification of rural development on the basis of sustainable development. This allows not only to make a profit, but also to produce environmentally friendly food and reduce the destructive anthropogenic impact on the environment. Further research should be carried out in the field of formation of the scientific concept, development of the mechanism of organizational and economic support and selection of priorities of diversification of agricultural production.

scholarly journals Community Concern on Environmental Conservation

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 08023
Author(s):  
Fajar Adie Nugraha ◽  
Maryono Maryono
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Community Studies ◽  
Human Relationships ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Methods Of Learning ◽  
Alternative Choice ◽  
The Relationship

Research on the relationship between humans and the environment is always very interesting to be studied. This paper is one of the studies of sustainable development in its implementation with the empowerment of society that comes from the community itself. So far, community studies related to development occasionally target the growth of the economic side only. Community study on the environment becomes an alternative choice, compared with human relationships with humans themselves, or humans with human needs themselves. The study of community development by looking at the environment can be a wise choice, where all activities of fulfilling human needs are always inseparable from the element of interaction with the environment. Community development that is based on the environment itself, will give a better impact, just solely. Various methods of learning human relationships. A community-based environmental assessment study can be an alternative choice to support a sustainable development mission, which is development that has a positive impact on the present and the future.

scholarly journals Project Management and Community Participation within Small Island States: An Examination of Stakeholder Engagement in Belize in an Era of the Sustainable Development Goals

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Joseph Kweku Assan ◽  
Samantha Hunt
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Project Implementation ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals

This paper seeks to understand how Local Community Development and Conservation Organisations manage their relationship with their key stakeholders, which in the context of our paper are the donors, local partner communities and the government. The study ascertains how organisations pursue the quest to achieve their goals/mission, in an era of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by using the stakeholder accountability framework. The paper further examines how Local NGOs manage the relationship between such missions and project implementation and whether they reflect stakeholder needs and expectation. The authors use qualitative methodologies involving interviews, focus group discussions/meetings and participants’ observations to address the research objectives and questions. The study observes some (dis)connection between community participation in projects that are being implemented, organisational goals and local needs. The study further reveals that there is a potential disconnect between organisation mission and the pursuit of participatory sustainable development. The study underscores the fact that effective stakeholder participation is critical for achieving local sustainable development targets. The authors conclude that upward accountability to donors and governments seems to be a stronger incentive for Local NGOs compared to downward accountability. We argue that such patterns must to be addressed to ensure the attainment of the critical local targets of the Sustainable Development Goals. The paper recommends the need to formalise both downward and inward accountability mechanisms in order to ensure that community development values are being integrated into project implementation that are aimed at addressing local development needs.

Principles, Benefits, and Barriers to Community-Based Tourism

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-29
Author(s):  
Ewoenam Afenyo-Agbe ◽  
Ishmael Mensah
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Community Level ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Barriers And Challenges ◽  
Community Concept

Though CBT is an attractive model for the attainment of both community development and environmental conservation, its implementation is fraught with challenges. This chapter examines the principles, forms, barriers, and challenges to CBT. The chapter further proposes a model for the achievement of sustainable CBT and draws implications from the barriers and benefits for the management of CBT. The chapter begins with an explanation of the community concept which is defined in the context of community-based tourism. It continues with a review of some models of community participation. The chapter further assesses the rationale for community participation and examines the forms of CBT. Though community participation remains a good model for tourism development at the community level, there are several limitations that make the benefits unachievable, especially in developing countries. The chapter ends by proposing a model of sustainable CBT by drawing implications for the management of CBT projects.

A case study on impacts of community participation in tourism planning and destination management in Kerala, India.

2021 ◽  
pp. 5-22
Author(s):  
Anu Treesa George ◽  
Min Jiang ◽  
Terry DeLacy
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Participatory Design ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Tourism Planning ◽  
Conceptual Foundation ◽  
Employment Opportunities

Abstract This case study in Kerala, India explores the positive impacts of community participation on economic, socio-cultural and environmental factors through responsible tourism initiatives in Kumarakom destination. This research evaluates the effectiveness, fundamental elements and conceptual foundation of participatory design in the case study destination. The results of the case study indicate that participatory design can accelerate local community development, innovative initiatives, leadership, employment opportunities, demand for local products and sustainable development in the destination.

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