Community Development Research Articles

Integrating Green Management and Economic Development: The Role of Esg Strategies in Regional Sustainability

Green management, incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, addresses the growing need for sustainable economic development amidst environmental degradation and social inequalities. This study examines the integration of green management strategies to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability, focusing on regional implications. Through a qualitative approach, including interviews and case studies, the research explores how ESG principles impact business practices and community development. The findings reveal that while green management significantly reduces environmental harm, enhances economic competitiveness, and promotes community engagement, challenges such as financial constraints, low awareness, and weak regulatory frameworks persist. The study's novelty lies in its emphasis on localized ESG strategies tailored to regional socio-economic and environmental contexts, offering insights into how businesses and policymakers can adapt these principles effectively. Results highlight the importance of aligning corporate policies with regional sustainability goals to attract investment and foster equitable growth. Recommendations include providing financial incentives, enhancing capacity-building programs, and strengthening regulatory frameworks to ensure the widespread adoption of ESG practices. These findings underline the potential of green management as a transformative tool for driving sustainable and inclusive regional development.

Making the implicit explicit: operationalising occurrences of cognitive development in a postgraduate engineering Community of Practice

ABSTRACT Rapidly evolving technological markets in the so-called knowledge economy have resulted in increased pressure on postgraduate (PG) engineering cohorts to produce research outputs that meet the disparate requirements of both Higher Education (HE) and the knowledge economy. The latter expects a product that is not always explicitly linked to the process required by HE. This paper offers an approach to bridging this tension by operationalising the implicit knowledge-building process through the observation of how cognitive development occurs within a PG Community of Practice in Renewable Energy studies. Drawing on sociocultural and practice-based innovation theories, a translation device has been constructed that attempts to articulate the process-product features of an engineering PG cohort across 35 online seminar recordings. The analysis suggests that cognitive development is scaffolded through discursive engagement between industry and academic participants at different study levels, who intuitively recognise gaps within the research process-product domains and collaboratively overcome these.

Social Acceptability of Critical and Strategic Minerals (CSMs) Development: A Systematic Review with a Particular Focus on Quebec, Canada

The social acceptability (SA) of mining projects is a crucial issue for the sustainable development of territories and local communities. This article aims to identify the issues and examine the factors influencing the SA of exploration, exploitation and processing projects of critical and strategic minerals (CSMs) in Quebec. A systematic review guided by the PRISMA approach was conducted, selecting 57 relevant documents after excluding several others. The results reveal that between 2000 and 2024, the publication of studies on SA in the mining sector has increased significantly, particularly since 2013. Research is mainly concentrated in North America, with a predominance of case studies. Their critical analysis indicates that the SA of mining projects is based on various issues, including the need for greater consideration of the perspectives of local communities, as well as open and inclusive communication between all stakeholders. However, SA is affected by various factors, including demographic, economic, environmental and governance, which can have positive or negative effects depending on the context. Following this analysis, future research should explore the complex interactions between these factors, determining how some may act as mediators or moderators in various contexts through real case studies.

Influence of social responsibility management on the configuration of management control in Moroccan companies

In contemporary managerial aspects, corporate social responsibility (CSR) plays an important role in the societal commitment of businesses. The objective of this study is to clarify the level of influence of corporate social responsibility management on the configuration of management control systems. In this perspective, a quantitative empirical study was conducted with 77 Moroccan companies recognized for their CSR practices by the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises, demonstrating their commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire survey, offering significant insights into the effect of CSR management on management control systems. The results showed that certain aspects of CSR management significantly influence the configuration of management control, while others have no notable impact. Governance (β = 0.178, p < 0.05), consumer protection (β = 0.244, p < 0.05), and community development (β = 0.107, p < 0.05) have a positive effect, as does the CSR strategy (β = 0.393, p < 0.05), which has the greatest impact. This indicates that companies integrating CSR into their strategy generally adopt a more structured management system. On the other hand, working conditions and relationships (β = –0.019, p > 0.05) and environmental issues (β = –0.012, p > 0.05) did not show a significant effect, suggesting a limited integration of these aspects into corporate management.

Exploring Tourism Prospects and Challenges: A Case Study of Cox’s Bazar and Saint Martin in Bangladesh

Tourism remains an urgent economic driver, cultural exchange, and community development. This paper will discuss the prospects and challenges of tourism in two well-known destinations in Bangladesh: Cox’s Bazar, with a sea-facing long beach, and Saint Martin, renowned for coral islands. The present study focuses on an assessment of the perceptions of local and international visitors, identification of key strengths and weaknesses, and the socio-economic and environmental impacts of tourism in these areas. By applying qualitative and quantitative means of research-a survey and SWOT analysis-the study provides a comprehensive review of the current scenario of tourism. The findings revealed tremendous potential for growth, especially by the promotions of sustainable tourism and adopting strategic marketing methods. However, challenges like infrastructure deficits, environmental degradation, and crisis management issues still are very critical barriers. Recommendations at the end will be done toward a sustainable and inclusive tourism framework that guarantees long-term benefits to the local community, and in general, economic development.

Assessment of Higher Education Institutions’ Social Responsibility Towards Transforming Lives of Deprived Local Communities:

Despite the Tanzanian Government’s efforts in promoting its Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to address problems facing their surrounding communities, the strategy has insufficiently institutionalized to bring the expected results. This study is an endeavor to have an assessment of Community Engagement Program which was established as among the strategies of stimulating the Community Development Training Institutes (CDTIs) and Community Development Technical Training (CDTTIs) to perform their Social Responsibilities. A cross- sectional research design was adopted to obtain a sample of 160 respondents. Data were collected using Questionnaires, Key Informants’ Interview (KII) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) methods and analyzed by using SPSS and content analysis. The study revealed that, financial budget allocated to facilitate the program operations is insufficient. Subsequently the insufficient budget is negatively influencing the program implementers to find shortcuts in following the program operational procedures as a result some of the felt needs of the intended beneficiaries are precluded. Moreover, the program’s undertakings are inadequately disclosed to attract support from other potential development partners. In order for the program to effectively accomplish the ideal objective of its establishment, it is recommended the government in collaboration with other stakeholders to mobilize and inject sufficient financial and other related resources.

History of the Formation of Ethnic Minority Organisations at the Beginning of Ukraine's Independence

Ukraine's progress in European integration requires understanding the specifics of ethnic policy under current conditions. Therefore, the issue of historical retrospectives of the formation and activities of ethnic minority organizations in the early 1990s as one of the factors of state-building remains relevant. This study aims to analyze the historical context and peculiarities of the institutionalization of ethnic minority structures in Ukraine at the initial stage of the restoration of Ukrainian state independence. The research object is ethnic minority organizations, primarily those that focused their activities on national and cultural revival. The methodological framework includes the principles of historicism, tolerance, scientific impartiality, and impartiality. The formation of ethnic community organisations and the main vectors of their activities during the specified period have been traced in detail. Despite many common historical, cultural, and socio-political backgrounds, the formation of such organisations for different communities could have its peculiarities. For example, for Jewish organizations, the demographic issue was acute due to emigrant sentiments in the Jewish community. As for ethnic minorities like Hungarians and Romanians, they had close ties with their historical homelands. This fact also influenced their organizational structure in Ukraine. The Georgian minority built their organizations emphasizing cooperation between Ukraine and Georgia. Germans also sought to maintain ties with their historical homeland. For Poles, the religious factor was significant. Overall, in Ukraine, there were quite favorable conditions for the full development and activities of ethnic minorities despite the complex political and economic situation of the early 1990s. Nowadays, the issue of organizational development of ethnic communities is a matter of focus for state authorities both at the legislative level and at the level of local communities

Together, We SOAR: A curriculum on compassion, community, and human development for K-12 teachers

Together, We SOAR: A curriculum on compassion, community, and human development for K-12 teachers

The good governance of community development based on hamlet system: a case study in Condongcatur village, Indonesia

The good governance of community development based on hamlet system: a case study in Condongcatur village, Indonesia

Feasibility study of a renewable energy community development using hydrogen

Feasibility study of a renewable energy community development using hydrogen

Proposing a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Security Management (BSISM) at SKSU Palimbang: Addressing Enrollment and Employment Challenges in Sultan Kudarat

This study explores the feasibility of introducing a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Security Management (BSISM) program at Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU) Palimbang Campus. Currently, the campus offers limited programs—Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) and Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness (BSAB)—leading to stagnation in enrollment and significant educational and employment challenges for the local community. A thorough feasibility study revealed strong support for the proposed program based on a survey among 1,033 senior high school students from the four high schools in the municipality of Palimbang, and focus group discussions (FGDs) with nine BEED students, five parents, five teachers, and eight community leaders, ensuring that participant selection criteria included diversity in roles, representativeness, and availability to enhance methodological rigor. BSISM addresses gender inequality, out-of-school youth, and job market saturation while supporting local youth’s career goals, especially in law enforcement and security. The results demonstrate that BSISM is a workable way to increase accessibility to higher education, diversify academic offerings, and promote community development. The market, technical, management, and financial studies for the BSISM program at SKSU Palimbang suggest a promising outlook for the program’s success, contingent on addressing key challenges. The demand for the program is evident, with a high level of student interest and strong support from local stakeholders. The program’s focus on gender balance, particularly by appealing to male students in traditionally male-dominated fields like security management, aligns with current trends in higher education. Furthermore, the program’s curriculum, infrastructure, and commitment to hands-on training position it as a valuable asset to the local community and job market. This study further emphasizes the program’s potential to enhance local employment opportunities by addressing the mismatch between graduates’ qualifications and available jobs. With the growing demand for industrial security and law enforcement professionals, BSISM graduates would be equipped with specialized skills to meet these needs in both public and private sectors. Additionally, the program could alleviate the oversaturation of BEED graduates in the local job market, reducing underemployment and fostering a more balanced workforce. However, risks such as financial constraints, faculty recruitment challenges, and reliance on external partnerships must be carefully managed to ensure the program’s sustainability. By offering a career pathway aligned with regional demands, the BSISM program represents a strategic response to the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community.

Canine urothelial cell model to study intracellular bacterial community development by uropathogenic Escherichia coli.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections of both dogs and humans, with most caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC). Recurrent UPEC infections are a major concern in the treatment and management of UTIs in both species. In humans, the ability of UPECs to form intracellular bacterial communities (IBCs) within urothelial cells has been implicated in recurrent UTIs. However, the role of IBCs has not been explored in the pathogenesis of canine recurrent UTIs. In this study, we identified IBCs in both urine and bladder tissue from dogs with UPEC associated UTIs. In addition, we showed that UPECs derived from canine UTIs form IBCs within primary canine urothelial cells. As in human UTIs, formation of IBCs by canine UPECs correlated with the presence of the fimH gene as those isolates lacking the fimH gene formed fewer IBCs in canine urothelial cells then those harboring the fimH gene. Additionally, UPEC strains from clinical cases classified as recurrent UTIs had higher rates of IBC formation than UPEC strains from non-recurrent UTIs. These IBCs were tolerant to treatment with enrofloxacin, cefpodoxime and doxycycline at 150, 50 and 50 μg/mL respectively, which are representative of the concentrations achieved in canine urine after standard dosing. This is consistent with the clinical perspective that current UTIs are a common condition of dogs and are difficult to manage through antimicrobial treatment. Additionally, the dog could prove to be a powerful model of IBC formation as they are natural models of UPEC-causing UTIs and have similar pathophysiology of IBC formation.

Governance Diversity in Blockchain Open-Source Development Community

Governance Diversity in Blockchain Open-Source Development Community

Revitalizing rural areas by boosting educational advancement through social capital integration

Community development in rural areas is crucial for enhancing educational quality by addressing the diverse needs of students, families, and the broader community. This study investigates how leveraging social capital can significantly improve educational outcomes in rural communities. The primary objective of this study is to explore how community development initiatives, underpinned by social capital, contribute to educational advancements by integrating essential services such as healthcare, social welfare, after-school programs, and parental involvement directly within the educational framework. The study employs a systematic review methodology guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework. This approach involves a comprehensive literature review to identify and analyze relevant studies. PRISMA guidelines were followed to ensure a rigorous and transparent reporting process, enhancing the reliability and validity of the findings in this study. The findings reveal the transformative impact of social capital on educational quality. Initiatives that effectively mobilize social networks and relationships lead to improved academic performance, social development, and emotional well-being of students. The study reveals the significance of stakeholder collaboration, supportive policies, and innovative pedagogies in sustaining and scaling these community-driven efforts. It is recommended by this study to strengthen stakeholder engagement, advocate for supportive policies, and integrate innovative teaching methods that will sustain and expand educational advancements. This study offers valuable insights into how social capital can address educational disparities and promote sustainable development in rural communities.

IMPACTS OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES AS A STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

The paper explores the Impacts of Cooperative Societies as a Strategy for Sustainable Community Development in Nigeria. Concepts of community development, elements that make up the local communities were analyzed. The impacts of cooperatives societies in sustainable community development, such as economic empowerment of members, social cohesion and inclusion, capacity building and skills development, access to essential services, environmental sustainability among others were outlined and elaborated. The paper also identified and explained the challenges of cooperatives societies which include among others as financial, structural, regulation and governance/capacity problems, while the way forward to these challenges were analyzed. The paper concluded that cooperative societies play significant roles in sustainable community development which includes among others; contribute to poverty alleviation, support local entrepreneur, promote agriculture development and essential financial services. The paper recommended that Government and financial institutions should provide adequate funding and support to cooperative societies to enable them to fulfill their roles effectively, Training programs should be organized for members and leaders of cooperative societies to improve their management skills and operational efficiency and Cooperative societies should be encouraged to participate in healthcare initiatives to improve community well-being among others.

THE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF MANAGEMENT (IMPLEMENTATION OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE MINING INDUSTRY)

In Indonesia, mining companies have integrated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as an essential part of their operations. The implemented CSR programs focus on improving the social, economic, and environmental conditions around mining locations. Many mining companies allocate resources to create jobs, provide skills training, develop infrastructure and healthcare services, as well as improve access to education for local communities. Regulations regarding CSR specifically for the mining sector are governed by Law Number 4 of 2009 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining, particularly Article 108 paragraph (1), which emphasizes the social responsibility of companies in the management of natural resources. This research aims to investigate mining companies in implementing CSR. The study method uses a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). SLR is a structured and comprehensive method for assessing, identifying, and synthesizing results from existing literature in a research field. The study results indicate that CSR implementation at PT. ANTAM Tbk. demonstrates a comprehensive approach with a focus on economic contributions, environmental protection, and social development. CSR programs such as the Partnership Program, Community Development, and Environmental Development improve the quality of life for the community, support the local economy, and maintain environmental sustainability, creating harmonious relationships with the community.

Productivity improvements and sustainable management in the cooperative fishing society barra ciega of centro municipality, Tabasco

This article examines opportunities to improve the productivity and sustainability of the Cooperative Fishing Society Barra Ciega, located in Centro Municipality, Tabasco. The study focused on identifying the cooperative's current weaknesses, such as the lack of technological modernization and inefficient financial management. Through interviews with fishermen, historical data analysis, and the implementation of tools such as SWOT analysis and Ishikawa diagrams, the main areas of opportunity were evaluated. The results suggest that the introduction of advanced technologies for fishery management, along with the modernization of equipment, can significantly increase operational efficiency. Furthermore, training in financial management techniques is proposed as an essential tool to ensure the cooperative’s economic sustainability. This research offers a series of practical strategies to enhance collaboration among cooperative members and optimize their performance, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of the local community.

A SPATIO-TEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN JIMETA WARDS

Land surface temperature (LST) is a critical parameter in understanding the urban heat island effect, which is a major concern in urban planning and management. Several studies have investigated the urban heat island effect in various cities around the world. However, there is a lack of studies on the urban heat island effect in Jimeta, Nigeria. This study aims to fill this knowledge gap by analyzing the spatial and temporal patterns of land surface temperature in Jimeta wards over a 21-year period. The data collection methods employed in this study involves Satellite Imageries and preprocessing, trend analysis was used to identifying the pattern and trend in Land Surface Temperature over time. Findings suggest that there are no significant outliers: Jarque-Bera test probabilities > 0.05 for all wards, suggesting no significant deviations from normality. Policy and Planning Insights on Urban Planning Strategies, Integration with Sustainable Development Goals and Community Engagement and Education.

From Extractive Mining to Green Tourism: A Case Study of Open Pit Nam Salu Geosite Through Local Community Development

Extractive mining has long been central to Belitong Island's economy, particularly tin exploitation since 1908 during the Dutch East Indies period. With Belitong's designation as part of the UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp), a new opportunity arises to transition toward sustainable economic practices. This research examines the transformation of the Open Pit Nam Salu geosite from a mining-focused economy to an environmentally sustainable green tourism model, emphasizing local community development. Employing a mixed-methods approach, including observations and in-depth interviews with communities and stakeholders, the study explores the geosite's geological and socio-economic potential. It identifies key opportunities and challenges in adopting green tourism while highlighting the critical role of local community involvement in fostering economic resilience. The findings provide a development model that integrates environmental conservation with economic growth. Open Pit Nam Salu's transformation exemplifies how ecological preservation and local economic enhancement can coexist, offering insights for broader application across Indonesia.

Devising investment strategies as a source of financial support to the development of territorial communities in the era of digitalization

The object of this study is the process of financial support to the development of territorial communities under the conditions of digitalization. The task addressed was insufficient financial support to territorial communities, which, in turn, limits their development under the conditions of digitalization. The need to devise and implement an investment strategy as a basis of financial support to the development of territorial communities has been identified. The interpretation of the research results demonstrates the significant impact of digitalization on the directions and technologies of the investment strategy of territorial communities. This makes it possible to choose the most popular sources of funding for investment strategies of territorial communities under conditions of digitization. An example of sources of funding for the strategic goals of the digital development of the urban territorial community was given, among which the local budget funds and grant funds prevail. The results prove that the successful development of territorial communities in the era of digitalization depends on their ability to determine target orientations and diversify their funding sources. A distinctive feature of the research results is the construction of a model for the development of territorial communities under conditions of digitalization based on an investment strategy. In order to increase the effectiveness of the process of development and implementation of the investment strategy of territorial communities, the implementation of two-level filtering has been envisaged – according to goals and financial resources. The use of the proposed model would create prerequisites for the further development of territorial communities under the conditions of digitalization. The domain of practical use of the results extends to the management of regional investment development, which involves increasing the size of financial investments and improving the well-being of residents of territorial communities