Opportunities and Challenges of the Role of Decentralization to Develop Local Community: Al-Anbari Community as a Model

The present study aims to clarify the role of decentralization in the development of local community. It is one of the first studies of this kind that examines the relationship between levels of decentralization and community development in Al-Anbar and Iraq. In addition, it sheds light on multiple meanings such as: public participation, especially in local councils. In Al-Anbar in terms of importance, role, influence, preparations, needs, and social problems. The present study examines official community development programs in Al-Anbar in light of sufficient information about Residential Neighborhood Committee and development of community members ’awareness of the importance of decentralization in community development. To achieve these objectives, the researcher uses both the descriptive approach in the analysis based on primary and secondary information sources, conducting a study on a sample of members of the local council, interviewing members of the local committees in Al-Anbar, and holding meetings with those responsible for the local development program. The present study reached a number of results, the most important of which was that there is a strong desire among the members of the local council to implement decentralization in order to develop The local community and increase the awareness of the council members or its committees about decentralization for its influential role in popular participation and the development of the local community. The present study also concluded that members of the Al-Anbari community have a good understanding of the activities carried out by the various council committees and they fully participate in them.

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Examining Host Communities’ Perceptions on Trust Funds as Corporate Strategies for Community Development in Ghana

Journal of Asian and African Studies ◽

10.1177/0021909620967382 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 002190962096738

Author(s):

Sam A. Kasimba ◽

Päivi Lujala

Keyword(s):

Community Development ◽

Qualitative Methodology ◽

Local Community ◽

Local Development ◽

Community Members ◽

Corporate Strategies ◽

Csr Strategies ◽

Trust Funds ◽

Social License ◽

Corporate Social

Mining companies increasingly adopt trusts, foundations, and funds as part of their efforts to obtain and maintain a social license to operate and corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies for community development. Using qualitative methodology, this article examined host communities’ perceptions of two mining company-financed trust funds in Ghana. The interviews revealed that although the community members considered some aspects of the trust funds positively, the trust funds’ overall objectives to promote meaningful participation of local community members and contribute to local development had not been met. Inadequate planning and needs assessments, and inflexibility in externally framed CSR practices that were unfavorable to the operational contexts, were among the key factors undermining the success of the trust funds.

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Implementasi Nilai-Nilai Dakwah Ekologis dalam Program Pengembangan Kampung Wisata Matras Kelurahan Sinar Baru Kabupaten Bangka

Tarbawy : Jurnal Pendidikan Islam ◽

10.32923/maw.v8i2.774 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 259-274

Author(s):

Ichsan Habibi

Keyword(s):

Local Community ◽

Development Program ◽

Appropriate Technology ◽

Religious Institutions ◽

Tourism Sector ◽

Sociocultural Characteristics ◽

The Subject ◽

To Receive

Positive contributions and trends in the tourism sector on Bangka Island, especially in the Matras Tourism Village, need to receive appreciation and support from all stakeholders through the management of environmentally friendly and sustainable tourist objects / attractions. To realize this mission, it is necessary to do ecological propaganda (religious values originating from the Qur'an and Hadith) that are in accordance with the sociocultural characteristics of society. This issue is the subject of discussion in this study, especially regarding the values of ecological preaching implemented in the development program of the Mattress Tourism Village. For this reason, a descriptive-qualitative study was conducted by collecting purposive-snowball data from the sample. Furthermore, the collected data was analyzed descriptively-qualitatively so that the values of ecological preaching that had been implemented were identified and the form and process of implementation by the Matras Tourism Village community. The findings show that there are five types of ecological preaching values that have been implemented, namely al-Is (justice), al-Tawazun (balance), al-Intifa 'wa laa al-Fasad (taking benefits without damage), ar-Riayah wa laa al -Israf (nurturing without exaggeration), and al-Tahdits wa al-Istikhlaf (renewal). Unfortunately, the value of al-Tahdits wa al-Istikhlaf is still not optimal due to the quality of science and technology. However, the local community has become more aware and intelligent about the importance of ecological preaching values in the development of Mattress Tourism Village. In the future, besides needing to intensify and harmonize the role of ulama and Umara, it must also be carried out to increase the capacity of religious institutions, knowledge and appropriate technology for program implementers, and to involve community participation in planning, implementing and evaluating the Matras Tourism Village development program.

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The Notion of Manhood Embedment in the Practice of Traditional Male Circumcision in Ngove Village, Limpopo, South Africa

American Journal of Men s Health ◽

10.1177/1557988318776446 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 1567-1574 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tryphosa Siweya ◽

Tholene Sodi ◽

Mbuyiselo Douglas

Keyword(s):

Male Circumcision ◽

Local Community ◽

Role Modeling ◽

Limpopo Province ◽

Heterosexual Relationships ◽

Adolescent Boys ◽

Community Members ◽

Medical Male Circumcision ◽

Semistructured Interviews

Traditional male circumcision (TMC) is a cultural ritual that involves the removal of the penile foreskin of a male person undertaken as part of a rite of passage from childhood into adulthood. The aim of the study was to determine the notions of manhood in TMC by African adolescent boys in Ngove Village, Limpopo Province. This was a qualitative study that sampled a total of 20 adolescent boys through purposive sampling. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and analyzed through interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA). Five main themes emerged from this study, namely: (a) TMC as a passage to manhood, (b) the role of TMC in role modeling, (C) fearlessness and aggressiveness as qualities of manhood in TMC, (d) TMC as indicating readiness for heterosexual relationships, and (e) the decline in the practice of TMC. The study concludes with discussion and recommendation of integration of both traditional male circumcision and medical male circumcision (MMC) with specific tactfulness and respect of the notion of manhood value embedment in the process to gain cooperation of the local community members affected.

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Sustainable Development in Island Communities: The Case Study of Postira

European Countryside ◽

10.2478/euco-2014-0014 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 254-269 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Željka Tonković ◽

Jelena Zlatar

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Community Development ◽

Local Community ◽

Local Development ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Primary Data ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Sustainable Community Development ◽

Island Communities

Abstract The article shows the results of the case study of Postira, a village and a municipality on the island of Brač (Croatia) and presents a positive example of sustainable community development on islands in the post-transition social context. Based on the theory of sustainable local community development and its four pillars (economic, ecological, social and cultural), we analyse both the secondary data and the primary data collected from semi-structured interviews with the key actors of local development. The study shows that economic, ecological, social and cultural domaines are connected in Postira which allows for sustainable development of the place. By examining various aspects of sustainable development in Postira, we present the general framework of sustainable island development. It is based on integral development of the local community on sustainability principles, it defines key processes and guidelines and can be applied to rural and island areas, taking into account the specificities of each community.

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The Role of Gampong Officials in the Implementation of Financial Aid Program of Peumakmu Gampong (A Study in Gampong Pasi Rawa, Sigli City Sub-district, Pidie Regency)

Britain International of Humanities and Social Sciences (BIoHS) Journal ◽

10.33258/biohs.v2i1.157 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 120-126

Author(s):

Ismail

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Financial Aid ◽

Qualitative Method ◽

National Development ◽

Development Program ◽

Implementation Process ◽

Provincial Government ◽

Community Members

Gampong development is an integral part of national development, because gampong is the basis of every national development as a whole, based on the principle of development that was born from the community, planned by the community, implemented and supervised by the community with the aim for the benefit of the community, then the development is more felt of benefits and its meanings. In the implementation of a gampong-based development program, it is very necessary to have a role for gampong officials in implementing it. The development implement with the role of the gampong officials through the Implementation of Financial Aid Program of Peumakmu Gampong in Pasi Rawa, Sigli City Sub-district, Pidie Regency was run well, because from the beginning the gampong officials had adopted community ideas and accommodated them as outlined in the development program. The implementation is also in accordance with applicable procedures as stipulated by the Aceh Provincial Government as the party providing financial aid. The purpose of this research is of course to describe the implementation process of financial aid program of peumakmu gampong, and to analyze the role of gampong officials in the implementation of that program in Pasi Rawa, Sigli City Sub-district, Pidie District. For this reason, the method used in this study is a qualitative method, because it is believed to be able to get representative results. While the data collection techniques that researchers do through observation, interviews and documentation. The results showed that the Implementation Process of financial aid program of peumakmu gampong in Pasi Rawa Gampong, Sigli City Sub-district has been running well and in accordance with the hopes and desires of community members, even though the implementation did not involve women, and was in line with the objectives and implementation instructions. Then with the role of the gampong officials both in the form of mind and in the form of energy provided without expecting financial rewards, it turns out that it can support the programs that are on target, on time, and also on quality, so as to provide convenience in its implementation. These results have positive implications both for the process and for the results of implementing the financial aid program of peumakmu gampong.

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Strategi Pengembangan Ekowisata Air Terjun Batang Kapas di Desa Lubuk Bigau Kecamatan Kampar Kiri Hulu Kabupaten Kampar

EcoNews ◽

10.47826/econews.4.1.p.16-27 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 16-27

Author(s):

Azhari Wispinaldo ◽

Zulkifli Zulkifli ◽

Pazli Pazli

Keyword(s):

Nonprofit Organizations ◽

Qualitative Method ◽

Local Community ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Development Program ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Primary Data ◽

Community Members ◽

Educational Values ◽

Area 5

The study was conducted between September and October 2019 and took place in Lubuk Bigau Village, Kampar Kiri Hulu Sub-district, Kampar Regency. The purpose of this study was to: 1) identify potentials held by Batang Kapas Waterfall then to be developed as ecotourism in Lubuk Bigau Village, Kampar Kiri Hulu Sub-district, Kampar Regency, 2) analyze economic, social, and cultural condition of ecotourism destination of Batang Kapas Waterfall 3) analyze strategies to develop ecotourism destination of Batang Kapas Waterfall in Lubuk Bigau Village, Kampar Kiri Hulu Sub-district, Kampar Regency. This study applied qualitative method with descriptive analysis approach. The data collected in this study were both primary and secondary data. The primary data was gained through interviews to extract information regarding the development of ecotourism destination of Batang Kapas Waterfall. In addition, field observation was conducted in the area. The secondary data collected from various sources: related reports as well as academic, regional, and organizational publication. The results showed that: (1) the attraction found in the area of Batang Kapas Waterfall is quite unique making it potential to be developed as tourism destination, (2) accessibility is sufficient to support ecotourism development, (3) amenities is sufficient as well to support ecotourism development. Several strategies to develop Batang Kapas Waterfall ecotourism are as follow: 1) Improving stakeholder’s knowledge and awareness regarding development program of Batang Kapas Waterfall ecotourism, 2) government formulating concepts of ecotourism involving related organizations and community through existing nonprofit organizations, 3) focusing on disseminating information on the uniqueness of the nature as well as securing the path so that the tourists will have good impression while visiting either directly or via online, 4) improving local community members’ economy by facilitating them to conduct business in the area, 5) maximizing funding to improve facilities in the area, 6) government using issue of the importance of maintaining the forest and sustainability of the waterfall, which directly relate with the community and tourists’ interest so that it will have educational values for them to protect existing forest ecosystem, 7) using and enforcing the existing regulations to support the development program of Batang Kapas Waterfall ecotourism in Lubuk Bigau Village, Kampar Kiri Hulu Sub-district, Kampar Regency.

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STRATEGI MENSINERGIKAN PROGRAM PENGEMBANGAN MASYARAKAT DENGAN PROGRAM PEMBANGUNAN DAERAH

Jurnal Manajemen Pembangunan Daerah ◽

10.29244/jurnal_mpd.v5i1.24193 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Akmaruzzaman ◽

Sumardjo ◽

Himawan Hariyoga

Keyword(s):

Local Government ◽

Community Development ◽

Local Governments ◽

Swot Analysis ◽

Central Government ◽

Local Development ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Development Program ◽

Energy Needs ◽

The Government

Natuna regency is a rich area of natural resource products, but still includes underdeveloped areas in Riau Islands Province. Local governments have to make fundamental changes in building the infrastructure aspects, economic, and human resources to eliminate underdevelopment and reduce dependency on central government. The aims of this research are: (1). to evaluate the effectiveness and stakeholders’ perception of the CD program, in terms of participation and partnership; and (2) to formulate a strategy for synergizing the CD Program of Star Energy with the local government’s development program. The analytical methods that are used in this research are descriptive analysis and SWOT analysis. This research was undertaken in Palmatak Sub District and Siantan Sub District of Natuna District of Kepulauan Riau Province, from June until October, 2008. The results indicated that the government stakeholders perceived that the participation of the CD program’s beneficiaries was adequate, and that the partnership between Star Energy and the local government was inadequate. The result of SWOT analysis suggested that Star Energy needs to focus its CD program on sustainable activities, such as economic development and education programs. The strategy for increasing synergy with the local development programs is to intensify communication between the company and the local government through the formation of community development partnership forum.Keywords: Community Development (CD), Effectiveness, Policy Strategy

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The Role of Participation in Sustainable Community Development Programmes in the Extractive Industries

10.1093/oso/9780198817369.003.0028 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Catherine Macdonald

Keyword(s):

Civil Society ◽

Community Development ◽

Local Community ◽

National Level ◽

Extractive Industries ◽

Gold Mine ◽

Sustainable Community Development ◽

Optimal Approach ◽

Almost All

A major challenge for almost all activity of the extractive industries is that benefits accrue predominantly at the national level while disruptions are invariably highly localized close to the resource. Recently, extractives companies have intensified efforts to correct this imbalance. The aim of this chapter is to identify the optimal approach for companies to encourage sustainable local community development. The role that government and civil society actors can play in supporting this process is also addressed. Community participation is central to the discussion, which makes reference to case studies, particularly that of the community development programmes of a gold mine in Tanzania over a period of fifteen years.

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Wellbeing and Integration through Community Music: The Role of Improvisation in a Music Group of Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Local Community Members

Contemporary Music Review ◽

10.1080/07494467.2019.1684075 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 38 (5) ◽

pp. 533-548 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sofia Vougioukalou ◽

Rosie Dow ◽

Laura Bradshaw ◽

Tracy Pallant

Keyword(s):

Asylum Seekers ◽

Local Community ◽

Community Music ◽

Community Members

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Green and golden obsidian of ‘Cerro de Las Navajas’, Hidalgo (Mexico): geoarchaeological heritage that deserves international recognition

10.5194/egusphere-egu21-6658 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Miguel A. Cruz-Pérez ◽

Carles Canet ◽

Alejandro Pastrana ◽

Luis Carcavilla ◽

Erika Salgado-Martínez ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Fair Trade ◽

Sense Of Belonging ◽

Local Community ◽

Local Development ◽

International Recognition ◽

Early Colonial ◽

Unique Green ◽

Advisory Role

The &#171;Cerro de Las Navajas Obsidian&#187; is a rock within the Comarca Minera, Hidalgo UNESCO Global Geopark, Mexico, that possesses outstanding archaeological, cultural and geological value. It exhibits a unique green-golden macroscopic hue and was exploited and traded since ca. 250 BC, by successive Mesoamerican cultures and until early Colonial times &#8212;ultimately recording the transition to a steel-based society. It is the largest deposit of its kind and the longest historical exploited site in the continent. We argue here the potential of this particular obsidian for a heritage designation that highlights its global significance; synergies derived from an international recognition may offer the chance (a) to put in value the multi-dimensional geoheritage of this obsidian, (b) to strengthen the sense of belonging among local community, (c) to require authorities to regulate obsidian mining and commercialization, under fair trade terms and compatible with conservation, research and responsible tourism, (d) to support further research on archaeology and cultural heritage linking geosciences with other disciplines, and (e) to contribute to UNESCO Global Geoparks program&#8217;s aims seeking local development and sustainability. The two last expected achievements would be relevant given the lack of legal advisory role of geoparks in geoheritage management in Mexico and its geoconservation community.

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