Influence of Inclusive Programs of People with Disabilities on Community Development in Bungoma North Sub County

The research investigated influence of inclusive programs of people with disabilities on community development at Bungoma North Sub County Kenya. Mentality on disabled and disability treatment intimately connects with archaic cultural beliefs of humanity and society resonating to why this study and the researcher employed the approaches of understanding the contemporary inclusive programs for sustainable development. This research used descriptive survey research design study since it explained phenomenon and considering underlying questions of Phenomenon occurrence. Use of survey, collecting qualitative and descriptive information about inclusive programs of human beings with disability in the study population was utilized because the research tried to capture everyone within the study area. The research was based on structured questionnaires, which were distributed for data collection. Targeted population was 1000 people peaked from Bungoma North Sub County through stratified method of random sampling however this study drew 10% of the study population that is 100 respondents then issued with poll forms as data tools. Finally but not least disability inclusion in community pops up at the center of realizing the economic and developmental ambitions of a nation or rather state. Constituents for example management, policy, resources & environmental concept, strenuous access to social services among disabled human beings in government facilities, state owned corporations, private sectors or organizations, must be dealt with as crucial factors. Equitable motivation of disabled should be crucial for the institutions and prompt remedy given to uplift the vigor on community development participation ensuring its elevated at peak. This study explored recommendations such as cohesion disability awareness inclusive programs such as development initiatives, education/training in order to reserve adequate resources in ways such as time and finances to ensure optimum inclusion of disabled.

When we all clap together: Labour unions as agents of development for informal cremation workers in Tamil Nadu

<p>While labour unions have a history of helping lift working people out of poverty in Western countries, their place in development is unclear. Mainstream development literature typically sees their potential contribution to development to be limited and waning as they are replaced by new, more dynamic actors. This dismissal of labour unions from the development sphere appears to stem largely from their inability to effectively support workers in the informal economy of developing countries, whom are the most likely to face injustice and poverty. In order to address the question of whether labour unions can be agents for development of informal workers this thesis examines a case study of the Mayana Vettiyangal Sangam, a labour union of informal cremation workers in Tamil Nadu, India. Through semi-structured interviews with 39 members and supporters of the labour union, this thesis explores both the mechanics of the Mayana Vettiyangal Sangam and what it has achieved for its cremation worker members. It sets out to understand what strategies can be employed for informal workers to undertake collective bargaining and how effective these have been at delivering livelihood improvements for the cremation workers in Tamil Nadu. It also assesses both the functions of the Sangam and what it has achieved, against three principles of ‘good development’ – participation, sustainability and equity. The findings show that through a mixture of innovative strategies the cremation workers in Tamil Nadu have been able to achieve some livelihood improvements and do so in a manner which is both participatory and equitable. It suggests that despite challenges, labour unions can be agents of development for informal workers and their potential contribution to development should not be overlooked.</p>

When we all clap together: Labour unions as agents of development for informal cremation workers in Tamil Nadu

<p>While labour unions have a history of helping lift working people out of poverty in Western countries, their place in development is unclear. Mainstream development literature typically sees their potential contribution to development to be limited and waning as they are replaced by new, more dynamic actors. This dismissal of labour unions from the development sphere appears to stem largely from their inability to effectively support workers in the informal economy of developing countries, whom are the most likely to face injustice and poverty. In order to address the question of whether labour unions can be agents for development of informal workers this thesis examines a case study of the Mayana Vettiyangal Sangam, a labour union of informal cremation workers in Tamil Nadu, India. Through semi-structured interviews with 39 members and supporters of the labour union, this thesis explores both the mechanics of the Mayana Vettiyangal Sangam and what it has achieved for its cremation worker members. It sets out to understand what strategies can be employed for informal workers to undertake collective bargaining and how effective these have been at delivering livelihood improvements for the cremation workers in Tamil Nadu. It also assesses both the functions of the Sangam and what it has achieved, against three principles of ‘good development’ – participation, sustainability and equity. The findings show that through a mixture of innovative strategies the cremation workers in Tamil Nadu have been able to achieve some livelihood improvements and do so in a manner which is both participatory and equitable. It suggests that despite challenges, labour unions can be agents of development for informal workers and their potential contribution to development should not be overlooked.</p>

Local Participation in the Development of Klayar Beach Tourism in Pacitan Regency

This study aims to analyze the process of local participation in the development of Klayar Beach tourism in Pacitan Regency by looking at the compatibility between the dynamics of increasing tourists and the participation of local communities in development. From this, it is known to what extent the contribution and participation of local communities in tourism development participation efforts. The implication of this research is an explanation related to the results of the analysis of the gaps in the stages of participation by the local community as managers. The research method is descriptive analytic by using triangulation as a data analysis technique. The results show that local participation runs in all stages of the development of the Klayar Beach tourist area from the beginning, tourism issues, planning, implementation and governance, to monitoring and evaluation. The lack of local participation lies in participation in terms of anticipating tourist arrivals at certain times and moments, in which case the local community as managers experience limitations in terms of capacity. To overcome this, the researcher suggests that efforts be made to increase local capacity both in terms of quality and quantity so that local participation efforts can run optimally in the development and sustainability process, and be able to overcome unexpected problems through the role of participation. This effort also refers to the opinion of several experts who state that local participation is one of the main keys in developing the tourism sector

The Possibilities for an Urban Community Action Plan and Collaborative Work Support for Slum Improvement: A Case Study in Jakarta

This study describes community development in the preparation for a community action plan for slum management in DKI Jakarta. The case study chosen for this research is the Akuarium village. The existence of slums is an inseparable part of the development of a city. The slum area contributes to several problems such as population density, building conditions, ventilation, sanitation, garbage, drainage, environmental roads, lighting and building layout. In an effort to overcome these problems, it is important to develop a community development concept that emphasizes the participation of the community through collaborative work between the government and citizens in the development process. The research that has been done has not touched on the substance of the problem faced by the urban poor and how the community plays a role in supporting the program. The purpose of this research is to find out how community-based development patterns can encourage collaborative work of each actor in structuring slum villages in DKI Jakarta. In this study, the method used is qualitative with in-depth interviews and data processing using the Nvivo 12+ application. The results showed that the principles of community development, including integrated development, participation, sustainable development, empowerment, and human rights, greatly influence the collaborative work of various stakeholders in planning an Akuarium development action plan.

PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT DALAM PROGRAM PENINGKATAN KUALITAS RUMAH TIDAK LAYAK HUNI DI KOTA PAYAKUMBUH

ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini adalah: 1) Menjelaskan ruang lingkup partisipasi masyarakat dalam perencanaan dan pelaksanaan Peningkatan Kualitas Rumah Tidak Layak Huni (PK-RTLH) di Payakumbuh. 2) Menganalisis faktor pendukung dan penghambat partisipasi dalam pelaksanaan program Peningkatan Kualitas Rumah Tidak Layak Huni (PK-RTLH) di Payakumbuh. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kota Payakumbuh. Waktu penelitian dilakukan pada bulan Januari sampai Februari 2020. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Informan penelitian berjumlah 22 orang yang terdiri dari 17 informan kunci dan 5 informan biasa. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bentuk partisipasi masyarakat dalam perencanaan Peningkatan Mutu Rumah Rehabilitasi Rumah Tidak Layak Huni adalah; a) Pembentukan kelompok penerima bantuan; b) Buka nomor rekening untuk penerima manfaat; c) Memanfaatkan sumber daya lokal. Bentuk partisipasi masyarakat dalam pelaksanaan Program Peningkatan Kualitas Rehabilitasi Rumah Tidak Layak Huni: a) Partisipasi berupa pendampingan dari pekerja; b) Partisipasi dalam bentuk bantuan material; c) Partisipasi dalam bentuk keterampilan atau keahlian. Faktor yang memungkinkan masyarakat untuk berpartisipasi adalah internal (intrinsik) dan eksternal (ekstrinsik). Dalam partisipasi juga terdapat faktor-faktor yang menghambat masyarakat untuk berpartisipasi, yaitu: a) Faktor ekonomi; b) Pengaruh modernisasi sehingga muncul individualisme; c) Informasi program tidak menjangkau seluruh elemen masyarakat.Kata kunci: Pembangunan, Partisipasi, Rumah, Miskin ABSTRACTThe objectives of this study are: 1) To explain the scope of community participation in planning and implementing Improvement of Quality of Non-Habitable Homes (PK-RTLH) in Payakumbuh. 2) To analyze the enabling and inhibiting factors of participation in the implementation of the Improvement of the Quality of Uninhabitable Homes (PK-RTLH) program in Payakumbuh. This research was conducted in the City of Payakumbuh. The time of the study was conducted in January to February 2020. This study used a qualitative method. There were 22 research informants consisting of 17 key informants and 5 ordinary informants. Based on the results of research the form of community participation in the planning of Improvement of the Quality of Rehab Homes for Non-Habitable Homes are; a) Formation of groups of aid recipients; b) Open account numbers for beneficiaries; c) Utilizing local resources. Forms of community participation in the implementation of the Improvement Program for the Quality of Rehabilitation of Non-Habitable Homes: a) Participation in the form of assistance from workers; b) Participation in the form of material assistance; c) Participation in the form of skills or expertise. Enabling factors for the community to participate are internal (intrinsic) and external (extrinsic). In participation there are also factors that inhibit people from participating, namely: a) Economic factors; b) The effect of modernization so that individualism emerges; c) Program information does not reach all elements of the community.Keywords: Development, Participation, House, Poor

Alternative environment activities on both sides of the Atlantic: A Canada-Ireland consideration and comparison

Due to the overemphasis of traditional sports at the expense of other movement domains in physical education (PE) programmes, there is a need to consider what factors might enable or limit PE teachers’ incorporation of some of these other domains that can support student learning. The focus of this article is on one such marginalized domain – alternative environment activities (AEAs). AEAs can afford students a breadth of opportunities for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in different environments (i.e. land, snow and ice, water, air) and improve environmental awareness and stewardship. This article reports on a comparative investigation of Nova Scotian (Canadian) and Irish PE teachers’ incorporation of AEAs in their PE programmes. To understand what similarities or differences might exist with respect to these PE teachers’ incorporation of AEAs, along with existing enablers and barriers, a self-selected sample of current PE teachers (Nova Scotia = 53; Ireland = 64) completed a 22-item online questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were employed to conduct comparisons among the two data sets. PE teachers’ understandings of curricular requirements for AEAs were found to be an issue in both Nova Scotia and Ireland. Reported significant differences include: AEA-related professional development participation; most important factors for deciding not to include AEAs; and feelings of school administrative support towards AEA incorporation. Findings also suggest that various issues may be hindering incorporation of AEAs in PE programmes, and that some of these issues do differ based on where the PE programme is situated.

Using Community of Inquiry to Scaffold Language Learning in Out-of-School Gaming

This paper reports on a project that draws upon the framework of the community of inquiry to support game-based language learning outside classroom. Case study design was employed to collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data, with a view to investigating the participants' language development, participation, and perception. This study spanned a 6-week period and involved 11 intermediate English learners in China. The volunteer participants played an interactive adventure game in an out-of-class setting, with the instructor present and scaffolds available online. Results showed that the participants gained statistically significant vocabulary development and believed they made progress in listening and reading. Moreover, it is found that the participants were the most active in the first two and final weeks. The findings also showed general satisfaction and improved learning autonomy, highlighting the pivotal role of the instructor. The paper concludes by discussing its limitations and identifying future research directions.