Artisanal Sector Research Articles

The handicraft sector and the factors that affect its detriment, from the perception of the shoe artisan in the municipality of Hunucmá, Yucatán

Mexico is considered a megadiverse and multicultural country, where countless cultural manifestations interact that are part of the cultural, material and intangible heritage of the native communities. The crafts are a reflection of this, mainly by using different techniques and applying ancestral knowledge. The objective is to analyze the artisanal sector and the factors that affect its detriment, from the perception of the shoe artisan of the municipality of Hunucmá, Yucatán. The study had a qualitative approach, descriptive scope and non-experimental cross-sectional design, since the study in a single moment. To achieve the objective of the study, it was necessary to interview 7 shoe artisans from the community of Hunucmá, Yucatán. Regarding the results, it was found that, with reference to the continuity of the craft activity, the respondents mentioned that they learned this trade in a relative's workshop for different reasons such as taste, necessity or as a family legacy: their period of The apprenticeship was more than three years and they have more than 20 years in the trade. The artisans mentioned that they were over 40 years old and shared their knowledge only with their family members (Children) or a close friend. However, they mentioned that fewer and fewer people are interested in learning this trade

Business competitiveness in the handicraft sector. Case study of San Antonino Castillo Velasco, Oaxaca

The artisanal sector represents a means of subsistence for a large number of families worldwide, mainly in marginalized indigenous communities. The companies belonging to this sector produce and market products that transmit the culture and identity of their communities. Oaxaca is a state of the Mexican Republic rich in cultural diversity where the artisanal sector is extremely important for its economy, artisanal companies have had to adapt to the new conditions of a globalized market, making use of different tools and strategies that enhance their competitiveness. This article aims to describe the triggering elements of the competitiveness of the artisan sector of San Antonino Castillo Velasco, Oaxaca, Mexico, a community recognized for its production of textiles and artisan embroidery, the methodology is based on a documentary analysis of different theoretical models contrasted with an ethnographic study based on observation and unstructured interviews within its specific reality.

Situational analysis to increase the competitiveness of the artisanal sector of San Antonio la Isla, State of Mexico

Mexico has distinguished itself as a country of enormous cultural wealth, it is important to contribute to the growth and consolidation of the aspects that identify us, one of them is the production and marketing of handicrafts, which are also representative of the regions of our country. , the objective of this research work is to carry out a situational analysis of the artisans of San Antonio la Isla, State of Mexico and by determining the strategic balance to identify the areas of opportunity and risk. The methodology used is non-experimental research of a descriptive transactional type since it seeks to investigate the technological competence of the artisans through the application of surveys, which is obtained as a result of the evaluation of the variables mentioned below: Differentiated and exclusive products, Value-added process, Mastery of technology, Capacity for Innovation, Strategic assets difficult to imitate, Productive flexibility, Quality System. Derived from the situational analysis, the FODA matrix was carried out where risk and opportunity factors are identified and strategies are proposed to increase the competitiveness of the artisanal sector.

Gold and diamond artisanal mining in Liberia: Under the umbrella of (in)formality?

Gold and diamond artisanal mining in Liberia: Under the umbrella of (in)formality?

Gender and satisfaction of basic psychological needs: an exploratory study of pottery crafts in Latin America

Purpose: This paper analyzes the relationship between gender and the satisfaction of basic psychological needs in the artisanal pottery sector in Latin America. Methodological design: We surveyed 195 owners/managers of small family businesses operating in artisanal communities in three Latin American countries: Mexico, Honduras, and Colombia. We used structural equation modeling to offer evidence of factorial invariance of the measurement instrument across genders. Results: We found that women artisans seem to be more satisfied than men in meeting their need for autonomy and competence, revealing an important benefit of artisanal activity. No significant difference was found in relation to the fulfillment of the need for relatedness. Research limitations: The limitations of this research are derived from the sampling method, which was mainly driven by practical, financial, and logistical restrictions rather than by theoretical criteria. Nonresponse bias may have also affected our results. Findings: It is important for the artisanal sector to find motivational factors that contribute to the continuity and development of the sector.

Multifactorial Assessment of the Bioenergetic Potential of Residual Biomass of Pinus spp. in a Rural Community: From Functional Characterization to Mapping of the Available Energy Resource

The generation of biomass residues in different productive activities of rural communities in Mexico represents an area of opportunity for the generation of bioenergy for various purposes. Solid biofuels (SBF), for example, are an alternative for the exploitation of these residues. The present study shows a comprehensive proposal for the analysis of residues of Pinus spp. generated by the artisanal sector of a rural community in Mexico. The proposal is based on four stages: a) characterization of the physico-chemical and functional properties of the residues, by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Infrared (FTIR) and Raman Spectroscopy, Thermogravimetry (TGA-DTG), determining the calorific coefficient and polymeric compounds present by fiber analysis; (b) spatial, temporal and dimensional analysis of the waste generated in the town studied; (c) assessment of the energy potential available in space and time; (d) definition of guidelines for the management of solid biofuels for the community through collection, processing and final disposal centers. The results of the assessment of timber residue from 50 artisan workshops that represent 25% of the total in the community show that the identified heating value of the dry residue ranges from 17.6 MJ/kg to 18.1 MJ/kg, attributed to the presence of polymeric compounds such as cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, the latter in the order of 28%, which contributes to a high energy potential, and whose compounds were identified by TGA-DTG analysis, FTIR, SEM and fiber analysis. The energy potential was estimated at approximately 7 TJ/year for the analyzed workshops. In which case, the economic savings obtained from unburned firewood would amount to about $20,000 USD/year. As regards the reduction in firewood consumption due to the use of residues for energy purposes, about 350 Tn/year would be mitigated, which would reduce the community’s emissions by more than 76 TnCO2/year. A strategic management proposal was also established, aimed at providing spaces for the collection, processing and final disposal of solid biofuels from wood residues, which in sum represent an energy alternative that is sustainable in environmental, economic and social terms, for the same community.

Occupational Safety and Health Management in Selected Industrial Sectors in Sudan

Introduction: Since Heinrich's early studies, work has been recognized as a substantial contributor to psychological and physical illness. Fast technological, economic, and social advancements have increased the number of occupational fatalities and illnesses in developing nations. Nonetheless, it is demonstrated that the creation, application, and enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS) reduce accidents and enhance employees' well-being. This study aims to understand Sudan's current occupational safety and health situation and identify any challenges or gaps in the current system. Methods: A mixed methods approach deploying a literature review and secondary data was adopted to answer the research question about the status of occupational health and safety in Sudan. Results: A comparison of the artisanal and organized gold mining sectors over the years 2018-2020 shows an increase in the number of accidents in the artisanal sector but a sharp decrease in both the number and severity of accidents in the organized sector. The frequency rate declined in the organized sector but fluctuated in the artisanal sector. It was also found that many OSH incidents of different types and levels of severity occurred. In 2020, the Fatal Accident Rate (FAR) was 66.48 in artisanal gold mining, 0.55 in organized gold mining, and 0.01 in oil and gas. However, calculating and comparing other sectors' performance indicators to evaluate OSH's status was not possible for many reasons. Conclusion: Findings were constrained, possibly due to the limited occupational health and safety data. There is an urgent need to strengthen and improve the governance of occupational safety and health in Sudan. A more comprehensive study needs to be undertaken to assess the status of the OSH in formal and non-formal sectors and investigate the correlation of OSH to workers’ well-being and the Sudanese economy.

The craft sector: an approach to their identity and trade

The objective of this article is to analyze from a critical perspective the cultural identity and the commercialization of the artisanal sector in Mexico making an international comparison. Based on the fact that "handicrafts" are the identity of a town, community, person or country, on many occasions this "Identity" is lost when people called "intermediaries" take advantage of artisans and buy their merchandise at low cost, to sell them obtaining important profits at the expense of the work of the artisans; the "intermediary" is only interested in trade, sales, profits; that is to say, it only cares about the merchandise, without giving any value to the essence of the crafts than the cultural identity of who created it. The methodology of this research was qualitative with a documentary technique where articles were reviewed through ABI/INFORM Global Google Scholar, obtaining as results 12 articles that the words or keywords referred to. The main findings were that throughout Latin America it is observed that the artisanal sector is penalized in terms of costs and that it occurs more in the form of intermediaries instead of direct sales and this results in the artisanal sector not being valued as a town identity.

An evaluation of Oman’s National Fisheries Development Strategy (NFDS) 2013–2020: Wealth or welfare maximisation?

An evaluation of Oman’s National Fisheries Development Strategy (NFDS) 2013–2020: Wealth or welfare maximisation?

Capacity deficit and marginalisation of artisanal fishers hamper effective fisheries governance in Ghana: Insights and propositions for promoting sustainable small-scale fisheries

Capacity deficit and marginalisation of artisanal fishers hamper effective fisheries governance in Ghana: Insights and propositions for promoting sustainable small-scale fisheries

Estimating global artisanal fishing fleet responses in an era of rapid climate and economic change

There is an urgent need to assess the extent to which the global fishing enterprise can be sustainable in the face of climate change. Artisanal fishing plays a crucial role in sustaining livelihoods and meeting food security demands in coastal countries. Yet, the ability of the artisanal sector to do so not only depends on the economic efficiency of the fleets, but also on the changing productivity and distribution of target species under rapid climate change in the oceans. These impacts are already leading to sudden declines, long-term collapses in production, or increases in the price of fish products, which can further exacerbate excess levels of fishing capacity. We examined historical changes (1950-2014) in technical efficiency within the global artisanal fishing fleets in relation to sea surface temperature anomalies, market prices by taxonomic group, and fuel costs. We show that temperature anomalies affected countries differently; while some have enhanced production from an increase in the resource distribution, which alter the structure of the ecosystem, others have had to adapt to the negative impacts of seawater warming. In addition, efficiency decreases are also related to rises in global marine fish price, whereby more labour and capital are attracted into the fishery, which in turn can lead to an excess in fleet capacity. Our results contribute to the understanding of how the effects of climate-induced change in the oceans could potentially affect the efficiency of artisanal fishing fleets.

Pirogues to Paradise?

Pirogues to Paradise?

What can we learn about the natural disasters and multidimensional poverty link for artisanal fishery in Chile?

What can we learn about the natural disasters and multidimensional poverty link for artisanal fishery in Chile?

Assessing the Applications of Earth Observation Data for Monitoring Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) in Developing Countries

This paper discusses opportunities to use remote sensing (RS) technologies in addressing the persistent global challenges related to the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector. The paper uses a systematic literature review to identify, analyze, and synthesize various uses of RS on the detection and monitoring of ASGM activities across the globe. The study covers the use of spaceborne sensors and available opportunities for data access and processing and emphasizes the important role that freely-available data has played in understanding ASGM activities. It discusses applications and opportunities offered in assessing the geospatial and temporal characteristics of ASGM and its impacts on the surrounding environment. Furthermore, it examines different indicators for the detection of ASGM in the landscape. Finally, technological capabilities described in the study are illustrated with case studies in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Colombia using cloud computing with the Open Data Cube. The case studies demonstrate the identification and quantification of impacts of ASGM activities on land degradation and water turbidity in remote areas and results are dissiminated using the MapX platform. This facilitates policy development, implementation, and evaluation in the ASGM context.

Entrepreneurial internationalisation of Nepalese artisanal firms: a dynamic capabilities perspective

PurposeThis research explores the role of entrepreneurs' dynamic capabilities in small artisanal firms' entrepreneurial internationalisation.Design/methodology/approachThe paper applies an inductive, exploratory multiple case study approach to the empirical context of the Nepalese artisanal sector. Primary data were collected through interviews and observations and triangulated by secondary data, such as firms' websites and social media profiles.FindingsThe findings suggest that entrepreneurs' network utilisation, network-building and marketing capabilities are crucial to enabling small artisanal firms' entrepreneurial internationalisation. Entrepreneurs' network-retaining, market-oriented learning and innovative capabilities become more important as firms mature. Accordingly, the paper theorises that artisan entrepreneurs in a developing economy should build and apply different dynamic capabilities based on firms' internationalisation phase.Originality/valueThe fine-grained discussion of the findings and the six propositions from this study advance the current understanding of dynamic capabilities, entrepreneurial internationalisation and artisan entrepreneurship literature.

Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among fishermen in the artisanal sector

Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among fishermen in the artisanal sector

Reconstructing Kenya’s total freshwater fisheries catches: 1950–2017

Most freshwater fisheries occur in developing countries, where freshwater fish underpin local food security and small-scale fisheries livelihoods. Comprehensive catch data are fundamental to support the sustainable management of freshwater fisheries. However, freshwater catch data reported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on behalf of countries under-represent freshwater fisheries because they are dominated by fragmented and highly dispersed small-scale sectors, often with no designated landing sites. Kenya is an emerging economy with socioeconomically important freshwater fisheries and ongoing food security concerns. We undertook a reconstruction of freshwater fisheries catch data for Kenya for the period 1950–2017, aiming to improve the comprehensiveness of existing reported baseline data and to provide a more ecologically and spatially relevant time series dataset for research and management uses. We reconstructed catches for 16 major waterbodies in Kenya and found catches to be 32% higher than the data reported by the FAO on behalf of the country. The subsistence sector (small-scale, non-commercial, personal consumption) accounted for 71% of unreported catches, compared with 29% for artisanal sector catches (small-scale, commercial), suggesting that non-commercial catches for direct local consumption are substantially under-represented in nationally reported statistics and should receive greater attention to support sustainable food security in Kenya.

Marine Spatial Planning (PEM) in the Colombian North Pacific

The Colombian North Pacific has been a pilot scenario for Marine Spatial Planning (PEM). Over 30 years, it consolidated an inclusive governance model that has allowed the institutional mission to include an ethnic vision of territorial development. In this regard, the declaration of protected areas and complementary conservation strategies have been the pillars that seek to correct conflicts of competition for fishery resources in the industrial and artisanal sectors, the deterioration and over-exploitation of sensitive coastal marine ecosystems, and activities incompatible with a local vocation such as ecotourism. In this complexity, the intersectoral agreements were a de facto result and represented the trust of the actors in a legitimate ordering process and the commitment to guarantee the responsible management of natural resources and the sustainable development of the region.

Evolution of Entrepreneur Women From Traditional Companies to E-Business

The need to implement innovations for the growth of SMEs lies in the need to create favorable conditions and the conducive environment for women entrepreneurs to develop the potential of their businesses. The study will be presented from the opinion of the experts composed of founders and CEOs of exponential certified SMEs from developing countries in the artisanal sector. It will expose the tangible and intangible factors that influence decision-making from the perspective of neuroeconomy. The study sets out the opinions of experts, who are decision makers in companies. They were analyzed as they sought to analyze what factors they use to be businesses validated by international NGOs to give them their certification.

The politics of incontournables: entrenching patronage networks in eastern Congo’s mineral markets

ABSTRACT Years after the formal end of two devastating wars, the Congo’s eastern Kivu provinces meander in a limbo of contested politics, deep-seated insecurity and armed mobilisation. Through the prism of the artisanal mining sector, which is currently undergoing significant regulatory transformation, this article studies the convoluted networks of political and economic order that underpin (in)security. Investigating the links between violence, reform and patronage, it asks how powerbrokers adapt to changing logics of conflict and resource extraction amid transnational reform that aims at ‘conflict-free’ mineral sourcing. Revisiting the notion of patronage, the article argues that political and economic order are socio-spatially entwined and demonstrates how a certain type of stakeholder – known collectively as incontournables – commands multiple loyalties across entangled networks of mineral exploitation and trade that extend far into the political, economic and military spheres of authority.