Relationship between participation of Women's Associations in Community Development Projects in the Rural Areas of Osun State, Nigeria

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
O.F. Deji ◽  
A.A. Jibowo
Author(s):  
Deepak Kumar T. ◽  
Dr.Uddagatti Venkatesh

The Ministry of Rural Development in India is the apex body for formulating policies, regulations and programmes for the development of the rural sector. The rural areas are deprived of basic infrastructural facilities even after 73 years of national development. The rural masses are deprived of civic amenities, infrastructural facilities, educational opportunities, healthcare facilities, employment opportunities and other resources. The need for rural development is seldom questioned since India lives in the villages. Rural development has been the thrust area over the last 7 decades. The rural development projects basically aim at integrated rural development. The analysis of rural development programmes is furnished in this article based on qualitative research methodology. KEYWORDS: Rural Development, rural areas, Community Development, agricultural sector


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 124-138
Author(s):  
Otieno Evans Ochieng ◽  
Maria Adhiambo Onyango ◽  
Zachary Omambia Kinaro

The integration of local and international cultures enhances people’s ability to adapt to external influences of sustainable aid and sustainable development programs and processes. The study was conducted in Turkana, where government intervention on projects was made with deliberate efforts to implement inclusive development projects. Traditionally Turkana society has well-defined gender roles that appear to contradict inclusive and participatory approaches determined by government projects and interventions. The study sought to establish a legitimate influence on youth participation and to assess the impact of cultural norms on youth participation in community projects. The study used a descriptive design and targeted 47,359 young people. The study used Krejecie and Morgan’s table and an equally divided sample procedure to obtain a sample of 381 respondents in the study. Research has shown that educated youth will speak well and seek citizenship, and show that the standard of formal education is negatively correlated (-0251) with youth participation in project planning and community development projects (-0.094) respectively, barriers to youth participation in project planning are not limited to learning and training. Therefore political, institutional, financial and technical factors played out in determining whose voice is heard and which decisions are acceptable. There was an inconsistent balance (-0.109) between gender roles and participation in community project planning meetings and gender issues consideration in community projects, respectively. A negative correlation (-0.14) between age and meeting planning has been revealed which means that the patriarchal values ​​system in rural areas favours gender roles and traditional cultural practices ​​that oppose the development, advancement and participation of women in community development.


SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 215824402110266
Author(s):  
Matthias U. Agboeze ◽  
Georgina Chinagorom Eze ◽  
Prince Onyemaechi Nweke ◽  
Ngozi Justina Igwe ◽  
Onyeodiri Charity Imo ◽  
...  

This study examined the role of local government in community development in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. A total of 420 people participated in the study. The study sample of 420 persons comprised 220 community development officers selected from the study area and 200 adult educators randomly selected from Enugu State. The entire population of the study was used due to the size. A 21-item structured questionnaire developed by the researchers was used as the instrument for data collection. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. The study revealed that the budget allocation sent by the government to the responsible departments in the local government is not always received as and when due for the effective implementation of community development projects. It was concluded that a higher monitoring authority should be set aside to monitor and supervise the existence of checks and balances between the regulations of the local government areas.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Beardmore ◽  
Penny Beynon ◽  
Christine Crabbe ◽  
Carol Fry ◽  
Jan Fullforth ◽  
...  

Purpose International attention is increasingly turning to the challenge of creating age-friendly environments. This study aims to examine the application of asset-based approaches in undertaking community development projects with older people. The paper intends to share the learning that may be useful when designing community development projects for older people in the future. Design/methodology/approach This study followed a multiple project case study design, with a focus on project delivery practices. It was undertaken as a co-production exercise involving university researchers and trained older volunteer community researchers (CRs). Over 18–24 months of qualitative research was conducted in relation to six area-based urban projects between 2018 and 2020. Findings There were five leading themes as follows: mapping and building on assets in highly localised settings; creating governance and direction through steering groups; developing activities with diverse groups of older people; reaching isolated and lonely older people; building local capacity to embed sustainability. Practical implications The effectiveness of assets-based approaches in promoting age-friendly agendas appears to be contingent on the values, skills, capacity and resourcing of delivery agencies, alongside wider public sector investment in communities. Diversity and inequalities amongst older people need to be taken into account and community development that specifically focuses on older people needs to be balanced with the whole population and intergenerational practice. Originality/value This paper provides an empirical account of the practical application of assets practices specifically in the context of the age-friendly community agenda. The co-production method brings together insights from academic and volunteer older CRs.


2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Jarábková ◽  
Ľubica Majstríková ◽  
Tomáš Kozolka

Abstract Rural tourism is one of the opportunities, which can positively influence productivity and incomes in rural areas. European Union set the rural development as part of its priorities. This development has been conducted through several measures aimed at education, cooperation, municipality development, ecological agriculture, diversification of economic activities, etc. Rural tourism is a result of diversification of economic activities towards non-agricultural activities. The paper focuses on analysing financial tools of support used for rural tourism development. Development projects realized in the Nitra Self-governing Region (NSR) during programming period 2007 - 2013 (plus 2 years) are evaluated. These projects have been financed through different grant schemes created by the European Union (realised by Ministries, Local Action Groups, Agricultural Paying Agency) and also by the Nitra Self-governing Region. The paper also illustrates the localisation of approved projects and their purpose.


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 25-38
Author(s):  
Farikhatusholikhah . ◽  
Tanti Novianti

BAZNAS is the organization that manages zakat on a national level, working toward alleviating poverty in Indonesia through its Zakat Community Development (ZCD) program. The ZCD program focuses on community-based development through the empowerment of the mustahik community living in rural areas. This study aims to measure the level of welfare and determine the eligibility of Bedono Village, Demak District to receive assistance in the form of zakat funds through the ZCD program. This research employed a survey method using interviews and focus group discussion, combined with a questionnaire. The analytical tool used in this analysis is the Multi-Stage Weighted Index. This research reveals the condition of Bedono Village to be “fairly good,” with an index score of 0.49. This means that Bedono Village can be considered for eligibility to receive help in the form of zakat.


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