scholarly journals Local Communities Participation In China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): The Case Of Balochistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-87
Author(s):  
Siraj Bashir ◽  
Muhammad Arshad ◽  
Sadia Barech
Keyword(s):  
Structured Interview ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Community Membership ◽  
Community Interest ◽  
The People

In development, community participation has become a crucial aspect to encourage community interest, ownership and sustainability of projects. Development by itself relates with human development, therefore the participation of the people in their own development is very essential. This mega Chinese plan is to spend 62 billion US dollars to build China Pakistan Economic corridor and the Gwadar port. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a collection of development projects, which is intended to rapidly expand and upgrade Pakistani infrastructure, as well as deepen and broaden economic links between Pakistan and China. According to Government of Pakistan, the corridor Gwadar-Kashger would be a game-changer for Pakistan and will certainly put the province of Balochistan in new ranks of development sector. This research paper discusses the involvement and participation of local communities in CPEC project in Pakistan using a case study of local communities in Balochistan. The study examines two key opinions: community membership in the CPEC decision implementing process; and the contribution of CPEC project towards Balochistan development. The study includes interviews and document analysis. A sample of 100 multi-stakeholders (ordinary community members, politicians, Government officials, NGOs representatives, fishermen and businessmen) will be selected through a pre-structured interview schedule using random and purposive techniques for primary data. The data will be analyzed with the help of Chi-Square. The findings of the study may help to policymakers, project experts and national and international organizations to introduce new participatory approaches to ensure local communities participation in development projects, particularly in the CPEC project.

scholarly journals Local Communities Participation In China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): The Case Of Balochistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siraj Bashir ◽  
Muhammad Arshad ◽  
Sadia Barech
Keyword(s):  
Structured Interview ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Community Membership ◽  
Community Interest ◽  
The People

In development, community participation has become a crucial aspect to encourage community interest, ownership and sustainability of projects. Development by itself relates with human development, therefore the participation of the people in their own development is very essential. This mega Chinese plan is to spend 62 billion US dollars to build China Pakistan Economic corridor and the Gwadar port. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a collection of development projects, which is intended to rapidly expand and upgrade Pakistani infrastructure, as well as deepen and broaden economic links between Pakistan and China. According to Government of Pakistan, the corridor Gwadar-Kashger would be a game-changer for Pakistan and will certainly put the province of Balochistan in new ranks of development sector. This research paper discusses the involvement and participation of local communities in CPEC project in Pakistan using a case study of local communities in Balochistan. The study examines two key opinions: community membership in the CPEC decision implementing process; and the contribution of CPEC project towards Balochistan development. The study includes interviews and document analysis. A sample of 100 multi-stakeholders (ordinary community members, politicians, Government officials, NGOs representatives, fishermen and businessmen) will be selected through a pre-structured interview schedule using random and purposive techniques for primary data. The data will be analyzed with the help of Chi-Square. The findings of the study may help to policymakers, project experts and national and international organizations to introduce new participatory approaches to ensure local communities participation in development projects, particularly in the CPEC project.

scholarly journals Understanding community development in Sekyere Central District, Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kingsford Gyasi Amakye
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The People ◽  
Work Community ◽  
Decision Making Processes

Community development is fundamentally about the development of community involving a sense of common identity, capacity and purpose. It can take the form of unpaid active citizenship with community members organizing themselves and taking on leadership roles. Community development emphasizes empowerment, equality, social justice, participation and representation. This means that community development is fundamentally concerned with decision-making processes affecting users, community-based agencies and services. It is premised on a ‘bottom-up’ approach, which means enhancing the capacity of communities to determine goals and to pursue issues of importance to them, and to make decisions affecting their lives, for example, the direction of services and the allocation of funds. In Ghana, governments under the various regimes, the community members themselves, and NGOs have promoted the CD practice in several ways since independence in 1957. Preceding governments in Ghana through the Department of Community Development have played a central role in the exercise of CD work. Community development has not been thoroughly investigated in SCDA. This paper gives a clear understanding of CD in SCDA. This paper seeks to assess how the local communities take part in the siting, planning and implementation of development projects in their communities. Further it explores community development projects in the district and how projects are financed in the district. Finally, investigates the obstacles that impede the realization of community development process. This paper was carried out using a mixed method approach. Four area councils in SCDA were randomly selected for this work. These were taken from a total of 10 different local communities spread across the four area council. The study reveals that facilities in terms of education, health, potable water, roads rehabilitation, sanitation and rural electrification have improved tremendously (Fieldwork 2015). The study recommends that policies should be geared towards agriculture to improve the lives of the people in the district since the district is agrarian in nature.

PENGARUH TRANSPARANSI PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN DANA DESA DAN PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT TERHADAP KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT DESA SIDOHARJO

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-50
Author(s):  
Dewi Kusuma Wardani ◽  
Ratih Ranika Putri Utami
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Community Members ◽  
The People ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Positive Effect

This study aims to determine the effect of transparency in financial management of village funds and community empowerment on community welfare in Sidoharjo Village, Tepus District, Gunungkidul Regency. This research method uses quantitative descriptive methods and primary data using questionnaires. This study took a sample of residents who were divided into 11 hamlets in Sidoharjo Village, Tepus District, Gunung kidul Regency. The sampling technique is stratified random sampling. Data collection is done by distributing questionnaires directly to people’s homes, attending social gatherings and routine meetings held by community members. It aims to obtain more data from respondents directly. The number of questionnaires processed was 120 questionnaires. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that community empowerment has a positive effect on the welfare of the people of Sidoharjo Village, Tepus District, Gunungkidul Regency, while transparency in financial management of village funds does not affect the welfare of the community in Sidoharjo Village, Tepus District, Gunungkidul Regency.

scholarly journals Comparative analysis of Performance Efficiency of U-fone Compare with Mobilink

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 2225-2240
Author(s):  
Mohammad Salih Memon
Keyword(s):  
Web Sites ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Network Coverage ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
The People ◽  
Analysis Of Performance

The current research investigates the performance efficiency of U-fone compare with Mobilink. Data were both primary as well as secondary data. Secondary data related to industry was collected from web sites, pilot study, survey, newspaper, PTA Annual report, magazines and reports for generating awareness on the topic and for satisfying objectives of the study. To collect primary data a field survey was conducted with the help of structured interview schedule. Various demographic variables were considered and the questionnaire was tested. The respondents being the adopters of mobile phones are selected for conducting survey, the sample I choose to conduct the survey is based on 50, out of 50 I got the response from 40 on which statistical data analysis is based in this report. It was revealed that Mobilink Network Coverage whereas people are not satisfied with Ufone Network CoveragePeople use Mobilink are not satisfied with the call rates set by Mobilink, whereas the people using Ufone are much satisfied with the call rates set by Ufone.Mostly people use Ufone because of packages.  The ratio of Mobilink users who attracts towards other network by watching ads is higher than Ufone users.Ufone attracts people more by advertisement of different packages as compare to  Mobilink.The ratio of satisfied customers is higher in Mobilink.Ufone introduce more innovative services like Call block, Utunes, HisaabSms and etc.Most of the people viewed that CRM (Customer Relationship Management) of Ufone is not effective as Mobilink.

scholarly journals Dakwah and Awik Awik as Local Wisdom for Forest Preservation In a Muslim Community in West Lombok

ULUMUNA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 301-318
Author(s):  
Mohammad Liwa Irrubai
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resource ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Muslim Community ◽  
Community Members ◽  
The People

This article aims to examine the Awik-awik originating from the local wisdom of a Muslim community in West Lombok and analyzes its interrelation to Islamic propagation (dakwah). This traditional village norms serve as a guide to the people to deal with the forest. Since Islam promotes the preservation of nature, it then aligns itself with such local wisdom. Based on an ethnogrpahic study in Sesaot village and built on the theory of local wisdom, this study attempts to describe the contain, structure and socialization of the awik-awik when it is reshaped from a traditional norm to a written rule agreed upon by the community members. Substantially, the stipulation of the awik-awik could reinforce Islamic doctrines on natural resource maintenance. Moreover, the ways in which the awik-awik is socialized before being implemented resemble the method of religious propagation. This indicat that Awik-awik could be an effective means of Islamic propagation to provide enlightenment to the community because the material arisen from the local wisdom of local communities reflect important Islamic message on the preservation of environment.

Economic and Social Impacts of Sovereign Sukuk

2020 ◽  
pp. 732-751
Author(s):  
Magda Ismail Abdel Mohsin ◽  
Ishraga Khattab ◽  
Mhd Osama Alchaar
Keyword(s):  
Capital Markets ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Social Impacts ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Individual Investors ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Retail Investors ◽  
Economic And Social Impacts

This chapter explores the economic and social impacts of sovereign Sukuk in Sudan and its unique challenges. The first of its kind, this research collected primary data from different groups of investors of Sudanese governmental Sukuk. Adopting a qualitative approach (interview questions and open and closed-ended surveys), four sets of questions were distributed to four groups (individual investors, institutional investors, government officials, and academics). The survey found that despite Sukuk's influence in activating the economy and financial markets, and encouraging savings awareness, the market in Sudan is facing many challenges. Accordingly, it is recommended that Sukuk issuances should appeal to a wider audience including retail investors. The ensuing system, which could likewise be adopted by other countries, would generate more liquidity for development projects and may prove helpful for developed Sukuk markets. Additionally, evolving capital markets would enhance the economic and social impact of governmental Sukuk.

scholarly journals Minat Masyarakat Kota Banda Aceh terhadap Kartu Kredit Bank

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Ismail Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Credit Card ◽  
Credit Cards ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Bank Credit ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Community Interest ◽  
The People ◽  
Bartlett’S Test ◽  
The City ◽  
Banda Aceh

Abstrak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana minat masyarakat Kota Banda Aceh terhadap kartu kredit, untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi minat Masyarakat Kota Banda Aceh terhadap kartu kredit Bank. Penelitian dilakukan di Kota Banda Aceh yang meliputi para nasabah kartu kredit Bank yang terdapat di Kota Banda Aceh.yaitu Nasabah Bank sebagai berikut; (1). Bank BRI, (2). Bank BNI, (3). Bank Mandiri, (4). Maybank, (5). Bank BCA, (6). Bank Danamon, (7). Bank Bukopin, (8). Bank Permata, (9). Bank Panin. Dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 270 orang responden. Berdasarkan uji KMO and Bartlett’s test diperoleh nilai approx. Chi-Square sebesar 717.400 pada df = 21 dengan tingkat probabilitas sebsar 0,000, sehingga semua variabel yang dijadikan indikator sebagai penelitian ini dijadikan acuan oleh masyarakat Kota Banda Aceh untuk memiliki kartu kredit Bank. Faktor yang paling dominan yang menimbulkan minat masyarakat terhadap kartu kredit secara berurutan adalah dimensi kebudayaan, dimensi sosial, dimensi pribadi, dimensipsikologis, dimensi chievement, dimensi power dan dimensi affiliation. Kata kunci: Minat Masyarakat, Kartu Kredit Bank, Kota Banda Aceh. Abstract. The purpose of this study was to find out how the interest of the people of Banda Aceh City on credit cards, to find out the factors that influence the interest of the Banda Aceh City Community towards the Bank's credit card. The research was carried out in the city of Banda Aceh which included the customers of the Bank's credit card in the City of Banda Aceh. That is the Bank Customer as follows; (1). Bank BRI, (2). BNI Bank, (3). Bank Mandiri, (4). Maybank, (5). Bank BCA, (6). Bank Danamon, (7). Bank Bukopin, (8). Bank Permata, (9). Panin Bank. With the number of respondents as many as 270 respondents. Based on the KMO and Bartlett's test the values obtained were approx. Chi-Square is 717,400 at df = 21 with a probability level of 0,000 so that all the variables used as indicators for this study are used as references by the people of Banda Aceh to have a Bank credit card. The most dominant factors that cause public interest in credit cards in the sequence are cultural dimensions, social dimensions, personal dimensions, psychological dimensions, achievement dimensions, power dimensions, and affiliation dimensions.Keywords: Community Interest, Bank Credit Cards, Banda Aceh City.

scholarly journals An Exploratory Assessment of Significant Tourism Sustainability Indicators for a Montane-Based Route in the Drakensberg Mountains

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarudzai Mutana ◽  
Geoffrey Mukwada
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Sustainability Indicators ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Free State Province ◽  
Local Government Officials

This paper assesses the use the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC) indicators for monitoring tourism along a mountainous route. The study was carried out along a mountain route in the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa. A survey was carried out among tourism businesses, local communities and local government officials located along the Maluti Route, which passes though the eastern part of the Free State Province of South Africa. This study constitutes the first assessment in which the GSTC indicators are applied in the assessment of the sustainability of route tourism in South Africa. The study first evaluated the importance of each indicator by considering the level of application in tourism business organisations before examining the perceptions of local community members and local government officials regarding the applicability of the indicators in the assessment of tourism sustainability. The results suggest that there is a general appreciation of tourism sustainability among tourism business operators although shortcomings were evident on environmental and socio-economic indicators. In conclusion, the paper suggests ways through which tourism sustainability could be enhanced among different players along the Maluti Route.

scholarly journals Role of Education in Empowering Women: A Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
Bhajan Chandra Barman
Keyword(s):  
West Bengal ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Great Contribution ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Chi Square Test

According to Census Report 2011, nearly 50% of the population of our country are women. They have a great contribution in society. Therefore, we cannot deny the importance of them. In spite of great contribution in society, the women are less empowered in every field of society. The conception of empowerment is based on the notion of power; empowerment by definition means “enabling”, “giving, receiving or obtaining power” or “giving the official or legal authority or the freedom to do something”. In addition, empowerment is defined as the equalization of power and the more efficient use of resources Women’s education leads to empowerment. There are two reasons behind selecting the topic “Role of Education in Empowering Women” for the present study. Firstly, there has been no found any comparative study in the review of literature regarding the measurement of empowerment between educated and uneducated women. Secondly, no literature has been found on education and women empowerment in the study area. The present paper fulfills this research gap. Dinhata block-II of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal has been selected for the purpose of the study. The study is based on both primary and secondary data. Primary data have been collected from a field survey in Dinhata block-II of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. Secondary data have also been collected from various journals, articles, working papers and education related website. For study purpose it has been selected 200 women from the study area. Among them 100 are educated and the rest 100 women are uneducated. A structured interview schedule was prepared and used for collecting data from the respondents in the study area. To analyse the results a simple statistical technique like percentage has been used. To compare the results, Chi-square test has been used. In the present study, it has been considered nine indicators to measure empowerment between educated and uneducated women. From the results and discussion it has been observed that educated women are more empowered as compare to uneducated one. Chi-square Test shows the significance difference between educated and uneducated women regarding empowerment. Thus, it can be conclude that education is very important factor in empowering women.

A Study on Consumption Pattern of Various Types of Major Dry Fruits and Nuts in Coimbatore City

2021 ◽  
pp. 180-191
Author(s):  
D. Sivaselvan ◽  
T. Samsai ◽  
K. Mahendran ◽  
M. R. Duraisamy
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Chi Square

Aim: The purpose of the study was to find the consumption pattern of various types of major dry fruits and nuts in Coimbatore city of Tamil Nadu. Design of the Study: Analytical or diagnostic research and exploratory research design were used as the study aims to find the consumption pattern of major dry fruits and nuts in Coimbatore city. Survey was carried out through a well-structured interview schedule. Primary data was collected using interview schedule from the sample respondents. Methodology: The sampling technique used for data collection was the convenience sampling method. The sample respondents in this study were selected from different regions of Coimbatore city who had purchased major dry fruits and nuts in supermarkets, hypermarkets, retail stores and bakeries. Total sample size for the study was 150. Tools used for analysis were percentage analysis and chi-square test for consumption patterns of major dry fruits and nuts. Findings: Most of the sample respondents were highly aware about the health benefits and nutritional content of dry fruits and nuts. Age is significantly associated with purchasing frequency, consumption pattern of major dry fruits and nuts. Consumption pattern of major dry fruits and nuts varies according with the age of consumers. There is no significant association between gender and consumption pattern of major dry fruits and nuts. Family income was significantly associated with the quantity of consumption of major dry fruits and nuts like almond, pistachios, cashews and raisins.

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