Local Community Activities Research Articles

Assessing Tourists' Willingness to Pay for Community-Based Ecotourism: Enhancing Sustainability and Local Involvement

Malaysia’s captivating attractions are increasingly promoted through community-based ecotourism (CBE) initiatives. These efforts aim to empower local communities, conserve nature, and generate income by involving locals in managing ecotourism resources and activities, ensuring both economic benefits and sustainability of protected environments. CBE highlights diverse customs and cultures, enhancing ecotourism experiences through local resources. Understanding tourists' attitudes and preferences is crucial for developing sustainable cultural tourism packages. Key inquiries involve measuring local community participation, artistic elements, and tourism offerings in CBE management around protected parks. Evaluating tourism preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) for attributes provided by local businesses is essential for effective CBE management strategies in rural areas. This study employs the Choice Experiment model to analyze tourists' preferences for CBE activities and their marginal willingness to pay (MWTP) for management attributes at Min House Camp (MHC) in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan. The attributes examined include local community involvement, activity packages, accommodation facilities, and information provided. The study found 'super' package activity, increased local participation and employment, excellent accommodation, and adequate information to be the most important attributes. The study suggests that business owners and local managers adopt the CBE concept and focus on the key qualities that have been identified. Local communities and stakeholders should implement new tour packages at MHC, combining desirable features to meet market demand. Future studies could use a mixed logit model to account for multiple attributes of community ecotourism tours in protected parks.

야외박물관으로서의 경주 남산 만들기 : 1950-90년대 지역문화공동체의 유산 실천을 중심으로

This article examines the heritagization process of how the performances and practices of local communities and people in Gyeongju contributed to the creation of Mt. Namsan in Gyeongju as a natural and cultural open-air museum through a historical geographical approach to cultural landscape. During the Park Chung-hee regime, Mt. Namsan was a space organized around selected points and the lines connecting them, i.e., ruins that were considered important in the construction of national history and the roads that connected them. In 1985, the entirety of Mt. Namsan was designated a historic site, which led to the transformation of this point- and line-centered spatial organization into an area-centered one. In addition to the institutional change, the activities of local cultural communities and local people played an important role in the spatial reconfiguration of Mt. Namsan. They were the main actors who carried out and practiced the heritage of Mt. Namsan from the 1950s to the 1990s. Their activities laid the foundation for the transformation of Mt. Namsan into an “open-air museum” that bears the imprint of Silla, a multifaceted and multilayered pilgrimage site where points, lines, and planes intersect.

Transforming Financial Systems: The Role of Time Banking in Promoting Community Collaboration and Equitable Wealth Distribution

The existing global multi-crises have generated significant transformations in the architecture of financial systems, impacting local communities. Furthermore, the digital era has created a conducive environment for the development of financial innovations that can generate financial instruments supporting financial inclusion. Our research aims to identify and develop innovative financial instruments that foster closer collaboration within communities and promote a more equitable distribution of wealth and resources, directly impacting financial inclusion and well-being. The methodology used in our study is based on existing empirical research in the specialized scientific literature, as well as on identifying variables within existing models. Additionally, the use of bibliometric analyses and research tools based on artificial intelligence allows us to structure the innovative financial instruments found in the scientific databases. Building on the existence of innovative financial instruments, our paper specifically explores the concept of time banking as an innovative financial instrument, offering a new approach to economic exchange and the construction of financial mechanisms at the local community level. By using technology, especially in digital and ecological eras, time banks can be efficiently managed through online platforms where individuals can register their contributed hours and access the services they need. This study’s conclusions emphasize that time banks have the potential to serve as innovative financial instruments. Furthermore, through the analysis conducted in this study and the identified models, this study contributes to redefining the concept of time banking as an innovative financial instrument. Time banks focus on the productivity and efficiency of local community activities, with direct implications for reducing dependence on traditional currency and promoting an equitable distribution of labor. This innovative approach is promising, especially in an increasingly digitized financial landscape. Our paper seeks to capture this transformative potential and highlight our personal contributions to redefining the time bank as an innovative financial instrument.

The Local Community Activities on the Formation of Civic Identity by Means of Memory Policy

The Local Community Activities on the Formation of Civic Identity by Means of Memory Policy

Analisis Jejaring Kebijakan dalam Program Sertifikasi Permukiman di Atas Air di Kelurahan Kawal Kecamatan Gunung Kijang Kabupaten Bintan

The certification program for settlements on the water is carried out as a form of ensuring legal protection for community settlements on the water. So far, it has been difficult for the community to get a certificate because they are above the sea, not on land like people who generally live on land. The purpose of this research is to find out and describe the policy networks involved in the implementation of the overwater settlement certification program in Kawal Village, Gunung Kijang District, Bintan Regency. The theory used is Van Waarden's theory (1992) with indicators of actors, functions, structures, institutions, rules of action, power relations, and actor strategies. The results of this study show that the policy network involved in the implementation of the overwater settlement certification program consists of the Central Government, Provincial Government, District Government, and Village Government. The mechanism for implementing the overwater settlement certification program in Bintan Regency, especially in Kawal Village, is based on the Decree of the Director General of Marine Spatial Management Number 15 of 2023 concerning Guidelines for Facilitating Approval of Conformity of Marine Spatial Utilization Activities for Local Communities in Coastal Areas and Small Islands. The implementation of this program certainly has obstacles in the field, namely related to coordination between agencies, especially at the regional level, on the implementation of socialization, facilities and access when going to the field. Researchers suggest the need to empower policy networks outside the government and the private sector.

Empirical Investigation into Collaborative Model Development for Resolving Tenure Conflicts in Forested Regions

Tenure conflict is a challenge and dilemma experienced by many countries. The dilemma is because on the one hand, there is an interest in preserving forests, on the other hand, there are claims to land ownership in forest areas long before they are designated as forest areas. The next dilemma is that the party claiming property rights is generally used for agricultural activities which have been the main livelihood for generations. This study tries to examine the incidence of tenure conflicts in various countries to map how these conflicts occur, the factors that encourage land tenure approaches in resolving them, and government (state) policies. Using secondary data resulting from a review of previous research published in reputable international journals and other reliable and credible reports. The review study model used is systematic with meta-synthesis. Apart from journals, secondary data comes from other reliable and credible reports. Data and materials consist of 67 reputable international journals and 14 books/reports published in the last ten years. The results of the analysis found that tenure conflicts were caused by many things, motivated by the ownership and interests of natural resources specifically for agriculture for the lives of the surrounding community. An interesting fact is that the handling of tenure conflicts in several countries is considered successful, marked by the provision of access to forest management ownership. Other studies such as those conducted in Latin America, Africa, and Asia offer partnership models to resolve tenure conflicts. Similar things have also been done in Indonesia but have not been completely successful. Learning from this, this research offers a model for developing forest management partnerships to resolve tenure conflicts in forest areas, while also accommodating special agricultural activities for local communities. The model offered theoretically complements and/or perfects the models used so far which have proven unsuccessful in resolving conflicts. The practical implications are a reference for the government and interested parties to resolve tenure conflicts so that forests are maintained and can provide benefits for community welfare.

Model Strategi Pengembangan dan Keberlanjutan Kampung ‎Angklung Ciamis Menjadi Desa Wisata Berbasis ‎Pemberdayaan Masyarakat

The diversity of each tribe in Indonesia is the main attraction as a tourist destination for both local and foreign tourists. The development of tourism based on local culture and community can be a long-term opportunity for an area because each region has natural resources, people and local knowledge that are of positive value for the development of tourist destinations in the area. Kampung Angklung Ciamis is located in Panyingkiran Village and is an area where local community activities are angklung craftsmen who are quite productive in making angklung so that it has the potential to become a tourist village. But there are several obstacles to making Angklung Village into a tourism village so that a development strategy is needed and what is used is the analysis of the 6A component of Tourism, SWOT analysis, and the application of the concept of community-based tourism (CBT). This research is descriptive qualitative research, with the subjects being the manager, the head of the community of craftsmen and musical arts, angklung distributors and the people of Ciamis Angklung Village. Data collection techniques are carried out by interviews, observation, and documentation. The technique of determining the resource person uses Purposive Sampling. The data analysis method uses three, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing / verification. The results of this study show that Angklung Ciamis Village needs regional development in order to become a community-based cultural tourism village.The results of IFAS and EFAS show that the development strategy of Angklung Ciamis Village is in Quadrant I (Growth Oriented Strategy), namely the strength and also the opportunity to obtain maximum development.The implementation of the tourism village concept requires several efforts such as structuring tourist areas, determining tourist products and attractions, developing tourist facilities, marketing and partnership, and empowering the community.

Monitoring of Togeanensis Babirusa (Babyrousa togeanensis) Population in Togean Islands National Park

Babyrousa togeanensis is an endemic wildlife of Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Government development programs and the increased activities of local communities in the Togean Islands National Park area are causing this animal habitat to be narrowed. Monitoring the Babyrousa togeanensis population is crucial to updating their numbers in protected areas to avoid extinction. This study used direct and indirect observation methods to investigate the Babirusa population at Urulepe Point, Togean Island. Our study showed that the total population of Babirusa individuals in the study coverage area was 58 individuals per km2, higher than the number reported in the previous year. The increase in the number of Babirusa populations can be assumed to have occurred due to increased awareness of local people about the importance of protected wildlife, as well as a piece of evidence that conservation by the government through the TNKT has been successfully implemented. Environmental conditions in TNKT are good enough to support the habitat and needs of life and breeding of Togean Babirusa. The most effective method of monitoring Babirusa was camera traps because the wildlife avoids humans, making the direct transect strip method less effective for encountering Babirusa.

Accountability and Transparency of Zakat, Infaq, Shodaqah Fund Management (Case Study on LAZISMU Pasuruan Regency)

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the application of accountability and transparency in the management of zakat, infaq and shodaqah funds at LAZISMU Pasuruan Regency. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data collection techniques used in this study include interviews and documentation in the form of financial reports and other supporting documents related to the accountability and transparency of ZIS fund management. Data analysis used data triangulation. The results showed that the form of accountability of LAZISMU Pasuruan Regency, among others: evaluation of board members every month led by the chairman of the board, the existence of ZIS fund management reports in the form of magazines for donors every month and brochures for other than donors, and the existence of audit reports conducted once every 1 month, once every 3 months, once every 6 months conducted by the Muhammadiyah Regional Leadership and once a year conducted by a public accountant. While the forms of transparency of LAZISMU Pasuruan Regency include: in the collection of ZIS funds carried out by means of child philanthropy, socialization through local community activities, and digital fundrising.

Kłopotliwa wielka płyta. Sąsiedzkie i artystyczne praktyki transformowania przestrzeni sofijskich kompleksów mieszkaniowych

The aim of the article is to show social practices (neighbourly and artistic) activated around the example of Sofia’s dissonant heritage, which is the space of a housing complex. The author interprets the capital’s block housing estates as zones of transition between what is public and what is private, where specialized urban planning meets the everyday experience of residents, and the dehumanizing uniformity of the landscape clashes with the effects of amateur activities aimed at personalizing the environment. Using the methodological tools of anthropology of visual culture and arts and cultural studies, the author considers grassroots ways of adapting housing estate space to the residents’ needs, as well as attempts towards its visual revitalization using street art. The analysis shows that apartment blocks — as dissonant heritage, and at the same time a personal space — are today a field of activities of local communities and the artistic community, exploring the aesthetic and social potential of housing complexes.

Walk with a Future Doc program allows Canadian medical students to promote physical activity and health education in local communities.

Medical student-led walk and talk programs, such as Walk with a Future Doc (WWAFD), provide a means for the medical community and community at-large to interact in a non-clinical setting. This environment can increase attendance accountability, enhance patient-provider relationships, and allow medical professionals to be leading examples of healthy, active living. We demonstrate the positive interest for this program, rationale of participants for joining, and the feasibility of its setup. As one of the only WWAFD programs in Canada, we encourage other medical schools to implement this program to promote continuity of hands-on, community-engaged learning amongst their students.

TERRITORIAL APPROACHES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF RURAL AREA

Territorial approaches are of crucial importance for the sustainable development and management of rural areas. The trend towards consolidating all stakeholders into a comprehensive understanding to enhance the territory's sustainability, and the idea of finding optimal solutions in the pursuit of opportunities for balanced territorial development, is a task with diverse answers depending on the resource potential and activity of local communities. The rural territories in Bulgaria have untapped potential, both in the use and protection of the available resources and their social economic development, as well as in the generation of additional income. Their sustainable development would contribute to achieving a balance between economic, social and environmental growth, as well as significantly improve the quality of life of the local population. The aim of the present study is to identify the integrated territorial approach for sustainable management and development of rural territories in the Republic of Bulgaria. Main groups of activities for achieving balanced territorial development are identified as factors for sustainable development of rural areas. The opinion is defended that an important condition for the integrated approach is for all participants in the process to be interested and successfully combine specific measures suitable for the integration and development of the territory. The implementation of appropriate tools and correct approaches for sustainable rural territory development requires careful analysis and selection of effective measures, depending on the specific characteristics of the location and the initiative of the local community. Although agricultural activity occupies a significant portion of the business in most of these areas, it is imperative to have an adequate policy for the development of additional activities that ensure economic prosperity and a higher standard of living for the local population and their employment. Therefore, in order to achieve three-dimensional sustainability (economic, ecological, social), it is more than necessary to have better interaction and coordination among all participants in the process and a holistic approach to the development and management of each specific territory, in accordance with its specific needs, opportunities, and optimal solutions. Each community can contribute to achieving the goals of sustainable development by 2030, and not only in a narrow scope, but also by contributing to the global challenges that modern society as a whole is facing. The choice of a model for increasing sustainability in the specific territory should be aimed at optimal utilization of regional resources, diversification in the functional use of the territory, optimal diversification of production and economic activities, environmentally friendly business practices and above all at effective interaction between institutions, local administration, business and local communities. Keywords: territorial approaches, rural areas, sustainable development and management JEL code – О13, О18, R13

Sosialisasi dan Pelatihan Konten Marketing di Desa Cibiru Wetan Kecamatan Cileunyi Kabupaten Bandung Provinsi Jawa Barat

Development is needed to manage existing resources well. Empowerment activities aim to help the community achieve social and economic prosperity. One potential empowerment strategy is to build the tourism sector according to potential in the social, economic and cultural fields so that it has implications for increasing the usefulness of resources for all parties involved in it, both government and society. Through tourism at the tourist attractions in Cibiru Wetan Village, the industry will develop more rapidly with the goal to be achieved, namely programs that are beneficial to the community, the community is involved starting from the planning, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation process, as well as maximizing resource potential. ) owned, whether human (society), natural (natural potential) or economic (budget funds or donations) resources. Apart from that, tourist villages offer new experiences, living at one with rural nature, breathing fresh air, far from pollution and noise, experiencing and being involved in local community activities, in the sense that tourists don't just see the beauty of nature, but can live in it. Tourists can fully experience and enjoy the natural and social culture of the village. The stages of the service method are (1) Problem analysis, (2) Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with partners to determine the priority scale, (3) Training and Mentoring, (4) Development of Infrastructure, (5) Monitoring and Evaluation and Program Sustainability. The target output of this activity is, in addition to increasing the skills of partners, also publication in the SINTA 3 National Journal, West Java Tribune Mass Media and publication of video content of the implementation of the activity as well as additional output in the form of IPR. The service technology readiness level is at level 2 leading to level 3. The results of the activities are: increasing the knowledge and skills of partners through training and mentoring, fulfilling the development of infrastructure, and establishing university and village partnerships.

A Review of the Literature on the Regional Strengths Perceived by Older People Living in Local Japanese Communities.

As a super-aging society, health promotion activities in local Japanese communities are increasingly essential. Developing the health-promotion programs must include the perspective of older people residing in these communities and what they believe to be their regional strengths. This study aimed to clarify the elements of regional strengths perceived by older people living in local Japanese communities from the literature review. Using the internet edition of the Japan Medical Abstracts Society (Ichu-shi), the authors examined papers on Japanese regional residents using relevant keywords. Of 342 considered papers, 14 papers were extracted in this study. As a result, the contents related to the regional strengths perceived by the older people living in the local Japanese community were extracted, classified based on the similarity of the meanings and contents, and then summarized into the elements of the strengths. As the regional strengths, three categories were cited for individual elements: "Actions or behaviors underpinned by experience," "Continuing to live with positivity and vigor," and "Extensive support for the subject and their family." Three categories were cited for environmental elements: "A comfortable environment," "Maintaining intimate and friendly interpersonal relations," and "Support that meets the regional characteristics." Along with individual and environmental elements, support from experts in the region was cited. Hence, it was concluded that the active participation of experts is essential for promoting activities in local communities, and that deepening relationship with older people has the potential to improve their quality of life.

안산시 본오동 ‘상록수 도서관’ 건축 설계

Libraries in modern society are expanding from the role of simply accumulating and providing information to become the center of overall local cultural activities as well as functions as education and research facilities. Therefore, the “public” library is considered a major public facility in the local community during construction, and is a complex cultural facility that provides various cultures and services to local residents, and should be able to play a role in supporting local residents' community activities based on local specialized programs. This study examines the design implementation process of the Sangnoksu Library located in Bono-dong, Ansan-si, and is meaningful in studying the planning direction of the library that plays an active role as a public facility in the local community. In order to respond to tangible and intangible needs, the library was designed with an emphasis on open access, connection with the surrounding area, and securing flexibility for complex programs.

SOCIAL CONTRADICTIONS OF SMALL TERRITORIES OF THE VOLOGDA OBLAST: ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

The relevance of the study is due to the growth of the urban population, for whom the quality of the place of residence is of paramount importance. The quality and comfort of the environment determine the competitiveness of municipalities, their sustainable development. However, small territories of Russia are characterized by the presence of pronounced social contradictions, negative processes that hinder their development. The purpose of the research stage is to create an express methodology for assessing the state of affairs in small territories in order to develop the right management strategies. The methodological component of the work is devoted to the assessment of the situation of small territories and their typologies, data on domestic assessment systems are provided. The information base of the study: official data of Rosstat, a database of indicators of municipalities, objective indicators of the Urban Environment Quality Index for 2018-2022, data on the development of small and medium-sized businesses for 2021, a sociological survey of the population of the Vologda Oblast (N = 1500; sampling error does not exceed 5%). 10 small towns of the region were selected to form the rapid assessment methodology. The Vologda Oblast municipalities with favorable and unfavorable urban environment have been identified, problem areas, including those related to demographic processes, have been identified. Objective characteristics of small towns in the region are supplemented by the opinion of citizens on the activities for their improvement and development of the urban environment. It is concluded that the indicators of the express methodology should be supplemented with studies of territories, taking into account the development of the institutional environment and the activity of local communities, the possibilities of collaboration of various actors in solving the social contradictions of small towns.

Associations, networks and civic virtues: The condition of non-governmental organisations in rural Poland vis-a-vis Paweł Starosta’s reflections on social capital

In the work of Prof. Paweł Starosta, issues related to social capital have not only been discussed frequently but their various dimensions have also been dealt with. Social capital-related considerations, according to the authors of this article originally include the following issues: (i) a recognition of the predominance of associative functions of social capital over those that are of a generative nature, (ii) the attribution of particular importance to networks of cooperation, knowledge exchange and the benefits derived from individuals’ abilities to situate themselves in these networks; and (iii) the cardinal importance of the “institutional encasing” of social capital givenits quality and the specific quality of the social capital of the Polish Third Sector as the “capital of local leaders”. The aforesaid perception of social capital was the frame of reference for us to analyse the material collected for their research on the condition of the Third Sector in rural Poland. Starosta’s reflections on social capital were highly useful in considering the specific features of “civic rurality” in Poland: the advantages and disadvantages of leadership social capital, the paucity of network links in the third sector in the rural areas of the country and finally, the discordance between a high sense of agency, on the one hand, and disillusionment emerging from the unfavourable environment concerning social activism in local communities, on the other.

Conservation Policy, Indigeneity, and Changing Traditional Hunting Practices in West Papua

Regional governments are increasingly developing conservation policy initiatives that are framed alongside the empowerment of Indigenous Peoples. This paper examines the case of Tambrauw, West Papua, that set out to establish one of the first ever Conservation Regencies in Indonesia. To understand the implications of conservation policy developments, we explored from an environmental justice perspective the ways that one of the most important forest-based activities of local communities – hunting – has changed in recent years. Data was collected using qualitative methods of participatory observation and interviews between 2015-2018 across three Tambrauw districts. The study shows how policy changes are increasing clashes between local hunters and conservation officials. This has implications for broader issues of conservation policy and local livelihoods, and sheds light on the more recent trend of foregrounding Indigenous identity in forest management. Although on the face of it the emergence of conservation regencies represents a trend in downscaling authority to empower local communities, findings shows that place-based and more locally responsive policies need to be established to address emerging conflicts that can also meet broader conservation outcomes.

Увековечение памяти воинов-казахов в Оренбургской и Волгоградской областях

Introduction. The paper investigates interactions between memory projects — both all-Russia ones and those implemented in regions bordering Kazakhstan. Special attention is paid to the unfolding narratives underlying annual commemoration ceremonies in Orenburg and Volgograd oblasts for Yestekbay Batyr (hero of war against Dzungars) and for soldiers/officers who participated in the Great Patriotic War, military conflicts in Afghanistan, Chechnya, and Special Military Operation in Ukraine. Goals. The work aims to describe memorial objects associated with individuals who performed exploits for the sake of their compatriots, and to analyze commemorative practices carried out by local communities. Results. The article focuses on activities of local Kazakh communities of Orenburg and Volgograd oblasts aimed at memorializing war heroes collected by our research group during field studies of places sacred to Kazakhs, summarizes the authors’ observations and stories recorded from informants. Acts of commemoration for warriors are somewhat re-readings or re-inclusions of the past into the present-day agenda. Such venerations articulate significant ethnic values, norms, and behavioral patterns. The work traces a certain trend towards ‘militarization of consciousness’ in commemorative practices associated with particularly revered places of memory relating to the Great Patriotic War — and in sacralizing names of soldiers/officers who have taken part in local military conflicts.

O.3.3-8 Perspectives of neighborhood sport coaches towards using gamification to promote physical activity in the neighborhood

Abstract Purpose Gamification can be effective in promoting physical activity and can be applied in both physical and virtual environments. In the Netherlands, neighborhood sport coaches are intermediaries that play an important role in promoting physical activity in local communities. While gamification activities hold promise for promoting physical activity, gamification is only sporadically implemented by neighborhood sport coaches. This study aimed to assess the perceived barriers and facilitators among Dutch neighborhood sport coaches towards using gamification in their daily work. Methods Twenty-two semi-structured interviews were conducted with neighborhood sport coaches in the Netherlands. The interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and analyzed by means of thematic analysis using Atlas.ti 22 software. The analysis was informed by the COM-B model and the Theoretical Domains Framework. Results Applying gamification to existing or new activities was highly valued by the neighborhood sport coaches. Themes that were identified related to support (i.e. in- and outside employer’s organization; established networks), skills (i.e. one’s level of technical or creative proficiency), knowledge (i.e. how to find gamified activities; proven effects), costs (i.e. high product costs; financial subsidies), time (i.e. time investment and prioritization), implementation (i.e. concerns about the digital divide; integration versus extension to current programs), and responsibility (i.e. within employer’s organization to promote gamification). Conclusions This study outlines the need to strategically implement gamification in the work of neighborhood sport coaches by involving the employer’s organization or municipality. Establishing a gamification network among neighborhood sport coaches could facilitate the implementation and support neighborhood sport coaches to translate best practices to their local offer.