scholarly journals China’s FDI Impact on Economic Development in the Developing Countries in Africa (The Case Study of Comoros)

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Economic Development

scholarly journals EIA in developing countries: How does environmental impact assessment (EIA)/(AMDAL) support neoliberal mining? (a case study in Indonesia)

2021 ◽  
Vol 905 (1) ◽  
pp. 012043
Author(s):  
T Kumayza
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Legal Protection ◽  
East Kalimantan ◽  
Land Owners ◽  
Development Tool ◽  
Government Supervision ◽  
Micro Level

Abstract Amdal regulation on mining exploitation according to Law No. 32 of 2009 aims to protect and manage the environment properly. This research reveals the paradox of EIA at the micro level (a case study) supporting the neoliberal agenda and facilitating economic development. This study aimed to explore how the practice of compensation for agricultural land at the scoping stage in the preparation of mining Amdal documents. The research was conducted in Mulawarman village, Kutai Kartanagara district, East Kalimantan province in the period 2004-2013. Historically, in the 2004-2013 period, Kutai Kartanegara Regency was the most massive in issuing mining business permits in Indonesia. The results of the study indicate that there was weak legal protection for agricultural land owners and unequal negotiation practices between companies and land owners without government supervision. The practice of compensation is a development tool rather than an environmental protection tool..

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on Socio-Religious Integration in Developing Countries: A Case Study of India and Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-73
Author(s):  
Nusrat Bano ◽  
Ghulam Mustafa ◽  
Anwar Ali
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Cooperative Behavior ◽  
Social Institution ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Equality Rights ◽  
The Social ◽  
Set Up

Purpose: Integrity is pre-requisite for the prosperity and development of the society. Stable integration is the sign of justice, equality, rights and duties which provides tolerated society and religious inclusion. But, developing countries still have many challenges to stabilize their socio-religious integration due to non-cooperative behavior among different segments of the society, lack of politico-religious tolerance and less socio-economic development. The other factors responsible are poor educational and health system, weak social institution, marginalized segments of society, absences of culture of welfare state. Likewise, in India, communal conflicts remain present in every time as well as Pakistan faces sectarian tension and in both countries, religious norms and attitudes are used for political purposes. Similarly, both countries have the challenges of inequality and injustices within their communities. Design/Methodology/Approach: The qualitative techniques have been applied in this research. Date has been collected from Secondary and Primary Sources. Findings: Economic development is necessary for the development of the social prosperity without it socio-religious integration is a dream. Implications/Originality/Value: The epidemic COVID-19 has challenged the socio-religiosity of the developing countries which affected the socio-economic and religious set up of these countries ruthlessly.

A Case Study of Information Technology Education and Economic Development in Rural Nigeria

2012 ◽  
pp. 666-683
Author(s):  
Adekunle Okunoye ◽  
Nancy Bertaux ◽  
Abiodun O. Bada ◽  
Elaine Crable ◽  
James Brodzinski
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Careful Attention ◽  
Information Technology Education ◽  
Rural Nigeria ◽  
It Education ◽  
It Training

This essay presents a case study of Information Technology (IT) education as a contributor to economic and human development in rural Nigeria. The case of Summit Computers suggests that for developing countries to benefit from advances in IT, the following factors are of great importance and can be enhanced by IT education initiatives: convenience, affordability, emphasis on participation and empowerment of local users, encouragement of entrepreneurship, and building awareness among potential users. Additionally, careful attention should be given to how IT training can meet local employment and other needs are important factors in rural communities in developing countries such as Nigeria.

scholarly journals Application of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Model and GM (1,1) Theory for Evaluating Efficiency of FDI on Economic Growth: A Case Study in Developing Countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 2389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wang ◽  
Le
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Exchange Rate ◽  
Malmquist Productivity Index ◽  
Productivity Index ◽  
Sustainable Economic Development ◽  
Sustainable Economic Growth

Foreign direct investment (FDI) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending are one of the major factors in improving sustainable economic development of a country. Therefore, this study focuses on the multi criteria application of FDI and sustainability factors (CSR spending) in various developing countries to explore its impact and decision making for sustainable economic growth. The study uses a case study methodology whereby FDI, exchange rate, and CSR expenditure data from 20 countries were used to assess the efficiency in sustainable economic growth. Data were collected from the World Bank for 20 Asian and African developing countries during 2012–2017 and analyzed using GM (1,1), mean absolute percentage error (MAPE), Malmquist productivity index (MPI)-data envelopment analysis (DEA), and the slacks-based measure of efficiency (SBM) model. Correlation analysis is used to find the relationship for FDI, CSR, exchange rate, gross domestic product (GDP), and GDP per capita (GDPPC). The results of the Malmquist productivity index and the frontier effect clearly highlight that a few countries have witnessed a great improvement in terms of productivity and technological progression. Therefore, the decision makers must adopt the model of those countries with respect to sustainable development of the nation. This study helps developing nations as well as researchers to benchmark efficient countries and follow their strategies to develop a new one for utilizing FDI and CSR spending in sustainable economic development. The study also helps policy makers in multi criterion application of FDI and CSR for decision making in economic development.

scholarly journals Bank Loans as a Source of Financing Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises in Western Balkans.The Kosovo Case Study.

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 1835-1840
Author(s):  
Qazim TMAVA
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Bank Loans ◽  
Business Needs ◽  
Medium Enterprises

It is accepted worldwide that a healthy banking system play a crucial role in the economic development of a country. Also, the role and importance of the banking system in developed and developing countries (including Kosovo) is unquestionable. This is evident especially in financing business needs of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which generate income and employment. However, financing SMEs’ needs by banks, often is accompanied with problems and various challenges.The aim of this paper is to highlight the role and importance of banks on financing business needs of SMEs, identify problems which arise, by giving recommendations on solving the aforementioned, which would be beneficial for both parties. Hence, this paper offers important implications for banks, SMEs, as well as for policymakers.

A Case Study of Information Technology Education and Economic Development in Rural Nigeria

2011 ◽  
pp. 239-256
Author(s):  
Adekunle Okunoye ◽  
Nancy Bertaux ◽  
Abiodun O. Bada ◽  
Elaine Crable ◽  
James Brodzinski
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Careful Attention ◽  
Information Technology Education ◽  
Rural Nigeria ◽  
It Education ◽  
It Training

This essay presents a case study of Information Technology (IT) education as a contributor to economic and human development in rural Nigeria. The case of Summit Computers suggests that for developing countries to benefit from advances in IT, the following factors are of great importance and can be enhanced by IT education initiatives: convenience, affordability, emphasis on participation and empowerment of local users, encouragement of entrepreneurship, and building awareness among potential users. Additionally, careful attention should be given to how IT training can meet local employment and other needs are important factors in rural communities in developing countries such as Nigeria.

Suzhou industrial park and its role in the belt and road initiative: the great stone industrial park in Belarus

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
María José Haro Sly
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Industrial Park ◽  
Belt And Road Initiative ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Belt And Road ◽  
The Belt And Road

PurposeIn recent years, the People's Republic of China has made remarkable progress in science and technology. The Chinese industry is competing for leadership in cutting-edge technologies such as 5G, robotics, artificial intelligence, aerospace and green energy. This article aims to analyze: What role do industrial parks, especially Suzhou Industrial Park, play in upgrading technology to encourage independent innovation and economic development? How SIP is related to the Belt and Road Initiative?Design/methodology/approachThis research summarizes China's most important scientific and technological reforms and policies and in particular the Torch Program. In addition, it develops a case study of the Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) by analyzing documents, bibliography and presenting data. It ends with a case study of the role of SIP in the Belt and Road Initiative analyzing the Great Stone Park in Belarus.FindingsThis article highlights that: China's experience clearly shows that the "visible hand" of the State plays a very important role in economic development and technological catch-up. All of them are implemented from a strategy linking the national objectives with the local ones, this is done from a top-down perspective. As an important aspect of economic and social development, China's experience in promoting indigenous innovation in science and technology provides a relevant example for developing countries.Research limitations/implicationsThere are few academic literature on Great Stone Industrial Park.Practical implicationsThe international cooperation of the SIP with the technology parks throughout the BRI-countries provides relevant information to deepen collaboration in this field and could contribute to closing the technological gap in developing countries.Originality/valueThe role of the SIP in the Belt and Road initiative is an under research topic. There is few bibliography discussing the impacts of the cooperation in science and technology in the framework of the BRI.

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