scholarly journals Bringing creative economy to community resilience towards better urban governance

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prihadi Nugroho ◽  
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As a growing metropolis in the north coast Java region, Semarang City has been transforming from a port city to a multifunctioning city. Mercantilism tradition has brought forward the local economy into trade and service dominance, shifting the city to become an important marketplace beyond the peripheral boundaries. Interestingly, the city’s urbanisation growth does not follow ‘a common trend’ in Indonesia (and many parts of the world) characterized by modernized urban fabrics with mixed land use. The city is suffered from fragmented physical urban transformation and separated formal and informal economy. The urban sprawling forces are scattered around the city outskirt while the inner city’s development filled up by discontinued commercial properties. On the other hand, there is ‘a new direction’ of urban movement based on the bottom-up kampong revitalisation. Instead of encouraging more modernized physical and economic space, these kampong settlements have proposed creative economy from below useful to (re- )organising the economic space of the urban region. This paper aims to examine how the recent urban transformation in Semarang City has been fuelled by creative economy activities through which the kampong settlements promote local community resilience. Desk study method accompanied by focus group discussions and field observations is completed in pursuit of data collection and analysis. The primary data source is taken from the Local Development Planning Authority project on creative kampong development since 2016. The preliminary results show that kampong-based creative economy movement at the urban scale is beneficial to enhancing the informal economy and urban settlement development. Participatory governance has been strengthened following income generation in situ even though their contribution to community resilience in the long-term still requires further explorations.

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonas A. Akudugu

In recent times, the term ‘local economic development’ has been conceptualised and introduced as a bottom-up participatory development strategy in Ghana. It is intended to be implemented at the district level to facilitate the revitalisation of the local economy and create jobs for local residents. Using in-depth interviews and the analysis of relevant policy documents, this paper evaluates efforts aimed at institutionalising the practice in local institutional frameworks and development planning practice in the country. The paper found out that processes aimed at institutionalising contemporary local economic development practice in Ghana are not making any meaningful impact. Institutional frameworks such as the structuring of development policymaking and planning in the country are still rigid and promote bureaucratic top-down development decision-making processes. Similarly, the promotion of a meaningful bottom-up decentralised planning system is only a well-packaged talk by policymakers in the country. Evidence shows that there is a clear lack of political will to implement reforms, particularly the new decentralisation policy that seeks to make District Assemblies in Ghana responsive to local economic development promotion. There is the need for a conscious effort towards making local economic development practice matter in national and local development endeavour in Ghana.


2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 603
Author(s):  
José Raimundo Barreto Trindade ◽  
Wesley Pereira de Oliveira ◽  
Gedson Thiago Do Nascimento Borges

Este artigo analisa o caso do município de Parauapebas no estado do Pará, porém sem descurar do seu entorno, centrado nas condições de desenvolvimento econômico do espaço territorial e as contradições sociais estabelecidas. O objetivo do artigo é lançar luz sobre as contradições do acelerado processo de crescimento econômico e demográfico decorrente do ciclo de acumulaçãomineral e as necessárias condições de estabelecimento de políticas locais que ensejem uma dinâmica de desenvolvimento distinta da atual base de exploração mineral. Primeiramente aborda a expansão demográfica e a acelerada urbanização; a seção seguinte trata especificamente dos aspectos de empregabilidade e os impactos da mineração sobre o mercado de trabalho; a terceira seção analisa o ciclo extrativista mineral e suas limitações; a quarta seção trata das repercussões sobre a renda local e o produto interno bruto; finalmente, na última seção, trata especificamente das políticas de desenvolvimento local, tendo a tese central de que é necessário desde já preparar a economia local para uma possível transição do ciclo mineral.Palavras-chave: Parauapebas, mineração, desenvolvimento local.THE MINERAL CYCLE AND THE URGENCY OF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT POLICIES: the case of the city of Paraupebas in the southeast of the state of ParáAbstract: This article analyzes the case of the municipality of Parauapebas in Para State, but without neglecting its surroundings,focusing on the conditions of economic development of territorial space and social contradictions established. The purpose of this article is to shed light on the contradictions of the accelerated economic and demographic growth due to the cycle of accumulationand mineral necessary conditions for the establishment of local political dynamics that cause development distinct from the currentbase of mineral exploration. The article is divided into five parts. In the first section we discuss the demographic expansion and rapid urbanization, the second section deals specifically with the issues of employability and the impacts of mining on the labor market,the third section is intended to analyze the mineral extractive cycle and its limitations, the fourth section deals with the impact on local income and gross domestic product, and finally, in the fifth section, it is specifically the local development policies, much as propositions and having the central thesis that is needed now to prepare the local economy for a possible transition of the mineral cycle,including seeking to use the current momentum to structure a sustainable pattern of production bases in endogenous development.Key words: Parauapebas, mining, local development.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
slamet rosyadi ◽  
Agus Haryanto

<p>This research used in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGD) with creative economy actors. They represent those involved in fashion, culinary, product design, TV and film sectors as well as the activists of creative economy communities, and regional bureaucracies, such as local development planning agency, industrial and trading agency, manpower, cooperatives and SME agencies. FGD has been conducted to confirm the <u>mentorin</u><u>g</u> model that the creative economy actors need. After conducting interviews with informants, creative economy actors and local government were invited to review the interview results to obtain a proper model of mentoring as an empowerment strategy. </p> <p>The main tool of data analysis in qualitative approach is the researchers themselves instead of other tools. In the process of data analysis, the role of researcher is essential to interpret data. Researchers collect and interpret data from FGD and in-depth interview from mentoring model perspectives. </p> To obtain more reliable and valid data, this research only collected informants directly involved in creative economy activities. We also selected those who well understood the development of SMEs in creative economy sector as informants. Such triangulation of various data sources is used to confirm the process of data validity. Therefore, results of the research have a high degree of trust if they has been verified by triangulation of different sources but exhibit the same results.


2021 ◽  
pp. 605
Author(s):  
Francisco José Morales Yago

Resumen: El municipio de Moratalla, ubicado en la comarca del NO de Murcia (España) presenta por sus datos respecto a la evolución poblacional una de las pocas excepciones en el conjunto regional, ya que pierde población desde al menos cuatro décadas. Esta situación significa un progresivo deterioro en la actividad económica, el envejecimiento de la población y un importante abandono del casco histórico de la ciudad, así como en una serie de pedanías localizadas en un amplio término municipal de 954,82 km2, el tercero más extenso de la Región de Murcia que está compuesta por cuarenta y cinco términos municipales. Los análisis estadísticos, cuestionario tabulados y entrevistas de carácter cualitativo a expertos locales señalan un escenario para esta ciudad y su término municipal preocupante, que en caso de que no se consiga frenar podría desembocar a medio y largo plazo en una aguda regresión social y económica de este municipio. A través de la herramienta DAFO aplicada básicamente a la promoción turística de interior se harán propuestas que contribuyan a detener la sangría demográfica, diversificando la económica local basada en el sector primario y en la salida diaria de muchos vecinos a otras localidades, donde desarrollan sus puestos de trabajo.   Palabras clave: Despoblación, vaciamiento, desarrollo local, Moratalla, estrategia territorial.   Abstract: The municipality of Moratalla, located in the NW region of Murcia (Spain) presents, due to its data regarding population evolution, one of the few exceptions in the regional set, since it has lost population for at least four decades. This situation means a progressive deterioration in economic activity, the aging of the population and a significant abandonment of the historic center of the city, as well as in a series of districts located in a large municipal area of 954.82 km2, the third largest of the Murcia Region, which is made up of forty-five municipalities. Statistical analyzes, tabulated questionnaires and qualitative interviews with local experts indicate a worrying scenario for this city and its municipal area, which in the event of failure to stop could lead in the medium and long term into an acute social and economic regression of this municipality. Through the SWOT tool applied basically to inland tourism promotion, proposals will be made that help to stop demographic bleeding, diversifying the local economy based on the primary sector and the daily departure of many residents to other locations, where they develop their jobs of work.   Key words: Depopulation, emptying, local development, Moratalla, territorial strategy.


2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 450-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Miguel Rodrigo ◽  
Gianni Romaní ◽  
Emilio Ricci

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to characterize the immigrant entrepreneurs of the Region of Antofagasta and identify their contribution to local development. Design/methodology/approach This is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach. Face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire were carried out with a sample of 314 immigrant entrepreneurs in the city of Antofagasta. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and mean difference. Findings The results show a new type of entrepreneur that cannot be fully described by the theories developed for South–North immigrant entrepreneurs. The concept of the South–South entrepreneur is therefore proposed, in order to categorise these entrepreneurs and explain their behaviour, with the conclusion that this group makes a significant contribution to the local economy, both in terms of job and wealth creation and by broadening the availability of goods and services. Practical implications Given that immigrant entrepreneurs are a valuable socio-economic asset to the city in terms of job and wealth creation and service diversification, public administrations should endeavour to support these individuals and attract them to the city. Social implications Knowledge of the contribution of this group will lead to a greater acceptance of immigrants who have recently been rejected by certain sectors of the population. Originality/value This study reveals the existence of a group of immigrant entrepreneurs whose characteristics and contribution to local development were previously not known.


Author(s):  
Francisca Kathyane Malheiros Lins ◽  
Antonio Fagundes Gomes da Silva ◽  
Francisca Laudeci Martins Souza

O setor imobiliário está diretamente ligado à fatores econômicos locais favoráveis, que por sua vez, influenciam o espaço urbano e dinamizam a economia. Desse modo, este artigo pretende tratar inicialmente do investimento no setor imobiliário, a discorrer sobre bases conceituais acerca de investimentos e mercado imobiliário para entender melhor essa dinâmica de cunho econômico. O mercado enquanto local de agentes econômicos em movimento, estes estão submetidos à lei da oferta e da procura, onde num contexto dinâmico e contraditório capitalista subjugado a concorrência de mercado é preciso, para vencer os mercados globais e altamente competitivos, as organizações bem-sucedidas compartilham uma forte ênfase em inovação, aprendizado e colaboração. Buscamos identificar o comportamento dos investimentos no mercado imobiliário, num estudo de caso realizado no setor de hotelaria na cidade de Crato-CE, localizado na Região Metropolitana do Cariri-RMC. Nessa perspectiva, a cidade de Crato tem chamado a atenção por grande movimento turístico dos que vem presenciar o clima agradável da cidade localizada no sopé da Chapada do Araripe. Este fato tem movimentado o setor imobiliário na própria cidade e no entorno da Região Metropolitana do Cariri a qual está inserida, em especial, na área denominada CRAJUBAR, que abrange as cidades de Crato, Juazeiro do Norte e Barbalha. Estas cidades entraram num processo de conurbação e tem apresentado uma economia local dinamizada favorecendo a ampliação na rede de hotelaria. A região possui uma cultura ímpar de cores e sabores, de um povo cordial e natureza deslumbrante, que permite assim, com a sua diversidade cultural e atração turística, a promoção do desenvolvimento local que tem como apoio a Fundação Geopark Araripe. Assim, essa pesquisa é fundamentada em revisão bibliográfica acerca do mercado imobiliário e os fatores macroeconômicos que influenciam a investir no ramo, além da aplicação de questionários em hotéis na cidade de Crato para aquisição de dados primários. O setor de hotelaria, como um empreendimento imobiliário comercial, tem sido um ramo favorável para investimentos dada uma localidade ser detentora de fatores econômicos, sociais, culturais e turísticos favoráveis. Os resultados mostraram que investir no setor de hotelaria do município, propicia a geração de empregos, assim como a mobilização de crescimento em outros setores, sobretudo do turismo, pois dinamiza as potencialidades da região em questão. Tourism as market real estate in booster Crato (CE, Brazil): a study in the hospitality industry The real estate sector is directly linked to favorable local economic factors, which in turn influence the urban space and streamline the economy. Thus, this article intends to address your investment in real estate, to discuss conceptual basis about investments and real estate market to better understand this dynamic of economic developments. The market as a place of economic agents in motion, they are subject to supply and demand, which in a dynamic environment capitalist contradictory subdued market competition is necessary to overcome the global and highly competitive markets, successful organizations They share a strong emphasis on innovation, learning and collaboration. We seek to identify the behavior of investments in real estate, a case study in the hospitality sector in the city of Crato-CE, located in the Metropolitan Region Cariri-RMC. In this perspective, the city of Crato has attracted the attention of large tourist movement coming witness the pleasant climate of the city located in the foothills of the Araripe. This fact has real estate busy in the city itself and around the metropolitan area of Cariri which is inserted, in particular in the area called Crajubar, covering the cities of Crato, Juazeiro and Barbalha. These cities have entered a conurbation process and has presented a streamlined local economy favoring the expansion in the hospitality network. The region has a unique culture of colors and flavors, a warm and beautiful nature people, thus allowing, with its cultural diversity and tourist attraction, the promotion of local development which has the support of Geopark Araripe Foundation. Thus, this research is based on literature review about the housing market and macroeconomic factors that influence to invest in the business, as well as questionnaires on hotels in Crato city for the purchase of primary data. The hotel industry as a commercial real estate development, has been a favorable field for investment given locality be the holder of economic, social, cultural and tourist friendly. The results showed that investing in the city's hotel industry, allows the creation of jobs, as well as the growing mobilization in other sectors, especially tourism, as streamlines the potential of the region in question. KEYWORDS: Real Estate Market; Hospitality Industry; Tourism.


2021 ◽  
Vol 145 (4) ◽  
pp. 354-368

The post-Fordist and post-socialist transition had a significant impact on the development of cities in East Central Europe. One of the most spectacular processes in the development of postsocialist cities has been the transformation of the inner areas and outskirts of the urban regions. In the inner areas, after the regime change, urban regeneration gained momentum and thanks to the prevailing neoliberal urban policies almost without exception triggered gentrification processes in the neighbourhoods. Outside the administrative boundaries of the city, in the agglomeration zone and in the more remote areas of the urban region, suburbanisation and urban sprawl have determined the development process. As a consequence, the previously compact urban fabric of post-socialist cities slowly disintegrated and cities became more and more fragmented. The aim of this theoretical study is to explore the most important processes of urban transformation in the post-Fordist era. We briefly introduce the theoretical background of metropoliszation, suburbanization and urban sprawl, as well as the main characteristics of commuting and land use. The role of urban regeneration and fragmentation in the urban fabric will be highlighted as well.


Author(s):  
Laura Gabriela Istudor

Abstract The evolution of entrepreneurship in the cultural and creative sectors leads to social innovation by creating new jobs intended for the creative class and by building a long-run smart, sustainable and inclusive local development. Innovation and sustainability are concepts that can be applied to many industries, and they can involve numerous improvements related but not limited to processes, products, services, logistics. This paper supports the idea that the creative and cultural sectors can develop through innovative entrepreneurship, by introducing new methods of production, optimizing existing processes, improving the delivery methods or by developing new products or services, while also relying on the help of the government and smart organizations such as clusters. Since innovation involves improving the way of doing business, this paper will focus on identifying the available innovative methods that can be applied to the businesses activating in the cultural and creative sectors of the economy in Romania, together with the main challenges and opportunities that might arise by applying them. The perspectives of intellectual capital, creative economy and knowledge-based society in relation to the impact of innovation and entrepreneurship towards the development of the cultural and creative sectors in Romania will also be considered. The paper will also tackle a series of best practice examples of innovative businesses in the creative sectors, as well as a comparative analysis of the successfully implemented innovative ideas in this field of activity and their impact on the customer satisfaction and on the development of the local economy.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
slamet rosyadi ◽  
Agus Haryanto

<p>This research used in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGD) with creative economy actors. They represent those involved in fashion, culinary, product design, TV and film sectors as well as the activists of creative economy communities, and regional bureaucracies, such as local development planning agency, industrial and trading agency, manpower, cooperatives and SME agencies. FGD has been conducted to confirm the <u>mentorin</u><u>g</u> model that the creative economy actors need. After conducting interviews with informants, creative economy actors and local government were invited to review the interview results to obtain a proper model of mentoring as an empowerment strategy. </p> <p>The main tool of data analysis in qualitative approach is the researchers themselves instead of other tools. In the process of data analysis, the role of researcher is essential to interpret data. Researchers collect and interpret data from FGD and in-depth interview from mentoring model perspectives. </p> To obtain more reliable and valid data, this research only collected informants directly involved in creative economy activities. We also selected those who well understood the development of SMEs in creative economy sector as informants. Such triangulation of various data sources is used to confirm the process of data validity. Therefore, results of the research have a high degree of trust if they has been verified by triangulation of different sources but exhibit the same results.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunita Kesuma ◽  
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Fadhilah Rusmiati ◽  
Citra Persada ◽  
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The city branding shows the relation of the goals of managing the city’s image that needs to be planned. The city branding is not about slogans, logos and promotional campaign, but it will be taken in practical program framework of the local development planning. The purpose of this paper is to identify an empirical city branding framework in Pringsewu, a historical area in Lampung Province. Then this paper will devise the strategies to increase a practical city branding. The research consist of three main phase: desk study, field research analysis and derived recommendation with practical city branding strategies framework. A qualitative approach is used by in-depth interviews with twelve respondent from local community figures, bureaucrats and academicians. Based on SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat) analysis of the qualitative data, the empirical programs of city branding in Pringsewu include logo and landmark. That is disengage in local development policy and regional planning, there is a weakness from practical city branding. As the result, we suggest that a bottom-up approach based on local community should be taken to developing a place brand strategies. The three elements in branding strategies accepted for Pringsewu: 1) involved and strengthen city branding in local development plan and strategies, 2) building revitalization of place branding infrastructure, 3) developing local community empowerment. A practical city branding could help a place to attract tourism, visitors, traders and investors then increase economic growth. The city branding can represent the community entity, geographical wideness, local development planning and potential local comodities. It provides a good starting point that would be the right strategies framework and practical approach for local development planning


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