Economic Blueprint Research Articles

Act East Policy and ASEAN Connectivity: Political Turmoil and Security Challenges in India’s North East

India’s Act East Policy represents a strategic and economic blueprint to position the country as a regional power in Southeast Asia through enhanced connectivity and cooperation with ASEAN member states. North East India, sharing long international borders and holding immense geostrategic value, plays a pivotal role in this framework. However, the region is entrenched in political instability, ethnic conflict, insurgent activity, and underdevelopment, which collectively challenge the policy's implementation. This article examines the security, political, and structural constraints within the North East that hinder the realisation of India’s connectivity vision with ASEAN. It further explores the implications of militarisation, governance deficits, and cross-border pressures, offering critical insights and policy recommendations for reconciling internal conflict with external engagement.

National Productivity Movement (NPM): An Imperative for Economic Recovery Sustainable Growth and Development in Nigeria

The stringent economic climate around the world today is spurring a rethink in favour of productivity-driven growth as a more viable means for economic recovery and sustainable development among nations. As a part of strategies to enhance production across sectors in Nigeria, the National Productivity Movement emerged as a viable tool for achieving sustainable development. The paper explores NPM’s relevance in the current difficult economic conditions and its role in driving recovery, sustainable growth, and development. The Paper argued that with all-inclusive stakeholders, productivity is a viable way for Nigeria’s economic recovery, sustainable growth and development. It adopted a qualitative research design and case study approach. Secondary sources were used to collect data. Endogenous Growth Theory was adopted as a theoretical framework for explanation. The theory underscores the importance and the role of internal factors such as human capital, innovation, and improved productivity in driving long-term economic growth and sustainable development rather than more reliance on natural resources and external factors. Findings showed that Nigeria has continuously executed different development plans towards achieving productivity without achieving its targets. Successive regimes have embarked on different economic blueprints because they believed that the previous plans did not achieve the expected goals.

Teachers’ challenges encountered in the marketisation of education systems at primary schools in the Mbare-Hatfield district

Different forms of markertisation and privatisation have encircled the teaching profession. Internet sites that offer to produce academic work for a fee make academic work into a commodity that can be bought and sold. Most schools in Zimbabwe, the Southern African Development Community region, Africa, and beyond cannot easily afford internet services. This study explored the teachers’ challenges in understanding the educational systems due to the marketisation of education. This study utilized the mixed methods approach and the case study design because of its strength in discovering more about unexplored problems. Two school head participants and forty teachers were selected from schools in the district. Semi-structured interviews and questionnaires were used to get data from the research participants. The results unearthed that the education system is one such tool for perpetuating class divisions and social inequality. Contemporary literature has provided evidence in the exploration of teachers’ challenges encountered in the marketisation of education. To the extent that I have reviewed the literature, I found a substantial gap in knowledge about the impact of the challenges encountered in the marketisation of education. The study's objective was to determine the challenges teachers face in giving equal opportunities to poor and minority students due to the marketisation of education. There are some gaps caused by digital divides and government withdrawal from funding for public schools since the early 1990s when ESAP was embraced as an economic blueprint. The marketisation of education has negatively affected teacher integrity, sometimes leading to teacher misconduct. In recent years, the professional status of teachers seems to have been compromised. This is probably due to the changing nature of teacher professional work. Modern-day teaching practices are embroiled in an increasing struggle for private gain. Teachers must learn to cross social boundaries to make learning meaningful and relevant for all students.

Fostering Socio-Economic Rights and Human Dignity Through Collaborative Partnerships: The Role of Civil Society Organisations

The end of the Second World War (WW II) illuminated the new hope of a world order that tumultuously recognised human rights and the inherent dignity of all humans. States now recognise that improved human rights mechanisms and their enjoyment; particularly socio-economic rights, are dynamics consistent with the dignity of humans under international human rights law. However, their observance and promotion are traditionally predicated on the states' discretion. Thus, it is pivotal to have a concerted push towards adopting common measures that put these rights on the frontlines of states' economic blueprints. Civil society organisations in partnership with National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) would play a central role in realising this global effort. This article aims to argue that non-governmental organisations (NGOs) could play a crucial role in fostering resilience within national boundaries and the promotion of socio-economic rights as key indices in reshaping the economic landscape of states in the twenty-first century, especially in states like South Africa and Nigeria.

South African Land Reforms Under the Auspices of the “Radical Economic Transformation”

Abstract The land question is an emotive issue across the world. At independence, erstwhile colonies adopted land reforms to address colonial imbalances in landholding. South Africa is one such country that has embarked on land reforms with the view to correcting economic imbalances created by the apartheid past. However, land reform in South Africa has not only been slow but has failed to deal with the twin challenges of poverty and inequality. Using qualitative research design and neoclassical theory, this paper investigates South Africa’s land reforms under the auspices of radical economic transformation. The paper argues that the wholesale expropriation of land without compensation does not fit into the obtaining (neoliberal) economic blueprint that has dominated the country over the years. The call for a radical transformation of landholding rights in the country without structural changes in macroeconomic management remains political rhetoric.

Evolution of Grain Boundaries Promoted Hydrogen Production for Industrial-Grade Current Density.

The development of efficient and durable high-current-density hydrogen production electrocatalysts is crucial for the large-scale production of green hydrogen and the early realization of hydrogen economic blueprint. Herein, the evolution of grain boundaries through Cu-mediated NiMo bimetallic oxides (MCu-BNiMo), which leading to the high efficiency of electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution process (HER) in industrial-grade current density, is successfully driven. The optimal MCu0.10-BNiMo demonstrates ultrahigh current density (>2 A cm-2) at a smaller overpotential in 1m KOH (572mV), than that of BNiMo, which does not have lattice strain. Experimental and theoretical calculations reveal that MCu0.10-BNiMo with optimal lattice strain generated more electrophilic Mo sites with partial oxidation owing to accelerated charge transfer from Cu to Mo, which lowers the energy barriers for H* adsorption. These synergistic effects lead to the enhanced HER performance of MCu0.10-BNiMo. More importantly, industrial application of MCu0.10-BNiMo operated in alkaline electrolytic cell is also determined, with its current density reached 0.5 A cm-2 at 2.12V and 0.1 A cm-2 at 1.79V, which is nearly five-fold that of the state-of-the-art HER electrocatalyst Pt/C. The strategy provides valuable insights for achieving industrial-scale hydrogen production through a highly efficient HER electrocatalyst.

Cloud-Based Real-Time Collaboration in the Construction Planning Phase: Adoption, Implementation and Success Factors Explored

The construction industry is confronted with persistent challenges in the enhancement of project planning and collaboration to enhance efficiency and performance. Nevertheless, recent technological advancements have introduced cloud-based real-time collaboration (CRTC) tools as promising solutions for streamlining project planning processes. The objectives of this research are: (1) to investigate the current adoption and tools of CRTC in the construction industry within the project planning phase, (2) to identify the implementation of construction projects that adopted CRTC and (3) to analyse the critical success factors that contribute to the adoption of CRTC in the construction industry. The quantitative method was employed, utilising a structured questionnaire survey to gather data from 120 respondents who represent various construction industry players. The research findings highlighted that the current adoption is “moderately familiar” with CRTC in the construction industry and the implementation of construction projects is “significantly better” when CRTC is adopted. Five key factors impact the successful adoption of CRTC tools into construction project planning processes: (1) top management support, (2) budget and cost, (3) data security and privacy, (4) compatibility and (5) perceived industry pressure. By comprehending and identifying these factors, construction stakeholders can develop targeted strategies to effectively expedite the adoption of CRTC tools. Furthermore, this research contributes to the expanding body of knowledge on digital transformation within the construction industry and provides valuable insights for decision-makers, project teams and technology providers. The research was aligned with the Construction 4.0 Strategic Plan (2021–2025), Malaysian Digital Economic Blueprint and Sustainable Development Goals no. 9. Additionally, the outcomes of this research have the potential to cultivate a collaborative environment within the construction industry, resulting in improved project planning and execution, reduced project delays and enhanced overall project outcomes.

Dynamics of Marketing Communication Platforms Used by Farmers to Access Information on Agriculture in Kakamega County, Kenya

Agriculture is fundamental to Kenya’s development as anchored in the in the Bottom-Up Economic blue print and Vision 2030. Despite the increasing promotional attempts by marketers, manufacturers and even government agencies, agricultural production is marred by low outputs, low uptake of farm inputs such as fertilizer, quality seeds, equipment, chemicals, and reluctance in adopting new agricultural innovations. The presence of various marketing communication approaches, several information platforms, and financial incentives to the clientele notwithstanding, the uptake of farm inputs is still very low. The objective of this study was to describe the dynamics of integrated marketing communication platforms that are used by farmers in accessing information on agriculture. The Uses and Gratifications Theory by Katz, Blumler, and Gurevitch was adopted because of its ability to examine diverse media and communication channel preferences among audiences. The theory advances the use of alterative media platforms where traditional ones are not effective. The researcher relied on Mixed-methods in actualizing the study. Simple random sampling was used to get 259 farmers, while purposive sampling was used to select Agricultural Society of Kenya officials and agricultural extension officers. Six agro-dealers were randomly selected while quota sampling was used to get media personnel. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions. Qualitative and quantitative approaches were used in analysis and organization of results. Findings were presented descriptively and complemented by graphs, tables, percentages, and charts. This enabled the researcher to draw inferences that later informed the conclusions of the study which indicate that participants had access to multiple marketing communication platforms that they relied upon to access information on agriculture. The channels included both traditional and new media platforms such as radio, TV, SMS, interpersonal communication, and public barazas, which were effective in sharing information on agriculture. The study recommended the following; embracement of targeted marketing; empowerment of Agricultural field officers and increase collaborations with vibrant agricultural organizations; make use of integrated communication platforms that meet regional needs; utilization of social media to advertise; and finally, embrace continuous provision of agricultural information at all times.

An Evaluation of Influence of Historical Sites in Promotion of Archaeotourism in Bungoma County, Kenya, 1964 - 2021

Various studies attest that historical sites can be utilized in the promotion of Archaeotourism, generation of revenue for investment in social and economic activities improving the quality of life for citizens of any nation. However, the ability of any country to tap revenue from Archaeotourism activities depends on: The attractiveness of historical sites, Measures put in place to promote awareness of the existence of such historical sites, and The state of the environment to support the security and comfort of the potential tourists Bungoma County is among the Countries endowed with historical sites that may be harnessed to promote the generation of revenue from Archaeotourism. Kenya's economic blueprint, dubbed Vision 2030, envisages a Country with high-quality life for its citizen through marked socio-economic development at a growth rate above 10 percent by 2012 and to be exceeded or maintained thereafter. Such an ambitious level of economic development demands tapping of financial resources from all possible sources for the purpose of investment. This study aimed to establish how Bungoma County generated revenue from Archaeotourism activities. The study was guided by Resource Dependence Theory and Expectancy Theory (ET). The study targeted the working class population of local residents, residents living around unmanned historical sites, and the management of Game Parks. Primary and secondary data were used to capture critical information for the study. Primary data was collected through a questionnaire, observation, and interview schedule. The study found that the County has good roads and security-critical attributes for the enhancement of attractiveness of a tourism destination. However, poor publicity and hotel facilities were critical barriers to the exploitation of the potentiality of the tourism sector. As such, despite the existence of historical sites, there was little revenue generated for investment in socio-economic activities. The study recommends scaling up awareness about the tourism potential of the County and putting up quality hotels to boost the image of Bungoma County as a potential target tourism destination.

Resource Utilization Planning and Resilience in Food Security Projects in Kenya

Vision 2030 is Kenya's economic blueprint whose focus is to guide the country in the transformational agenda of achieving a newly industrialized, middle-income country; a country where citizens enjoy high quality life in a clean and secure environment by the year 2030. Appreciating that agriculture is the backbone of the Kenya’s economy, it is critical to inject efficiency in food security projects to guarantee sustainable food security. However, the current food production system is not keen on maintaining value of resources, hence, catalysing soil degradation, deforestation, water depletion, and Green House Gas emissions. Consequently, climate change, food insecurity, slowed economy, unemployment, and poverty. The resultant effect is poor human health, inability to cope with shocks, inequalities, and lack of social services. Nonetheless, factual based policies supporting science, technology, and innovation for efficient and effective resource utilization in food security projects will promote the country’s capacity in achieving resilience in food security. This paper will highlight the concept of resource utilization planning to enhance, resources predictability and value maintenance. The study will employ desk review of relevant documents on: resource utilization and food security and nutrition. The findings are expected to provide policy makers with insight on the policies that are required as a fundamental catalyst, in designing and creating an enabling environment for robust food security projects. In return, the food security projects are bound to minimize on extractive activities, Green House Gas emissions, deforestation, soil degradation and water depletion.

INFLUENCING FACTORS OF 7PS ON CONSUMER PURCHASE INTENTION OF HALAL TOURISM IN KANO-NIGERIA

Halal Tourism is a social, cultural and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes in accordance with Islamic injunctions. Nigeria has over 100 million Muslim population which makes it an ideal marketplace and a place worth trillions of Dollars. As the Halal movement gains tractions, the global industry sets its sights on Nigeria's growing demand for Shariah-compliant goods and services. The purpose of this paper is to examine the application of marketing mix strategy for halal tourism consisting of product, price, promotion, location, personal, process and physical evidence towards consumer purchase intention of halal tourism in Kano-Nigeria. The paper observes that Nigeria as a country has the potentials of making tourism a main source of its earnings being that it has a diverse tourist attractions, a large domestics tourism market and unique cultural settings capable of enticing foreign tourists. The paper recommends among other things the entrenchment of sound halal tourism development master plan capable of rejuvenating the potentials in the economic blueprint of the country and ensuring sustainable halal tourism development participation even in the face of the current global economic melt-dawn due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper employs the Desk Study approach as its methodology. The findings from this article will benefit those in the tourism-related industries and policy makers. The specific identification of certain elements: product, price, promotion, location, personal, process and physical evidence towards consumer purchase intention of halal tourism in Kano-Nigeria would help the halal tourism service providers to offer attractive packages that meet the tourist' expectations. This paper has its limitation as it is a conceptual approached, empirical studies is recommended in the future. This paper is significant as it focuses on halal tourism by highlighting certain elements that influences consumer purchase intention towards halal tourism as previous studies were focused on general conventional tourism. Hence, information from this conceptual paper will provide more light on the importance of Muslim consumers' intention towards halal tourism in Kano-Nigeria.

THE IMPACT OF VISION 2030 ON SAUDI YOUTH MINDSETS

ABSTRACT In April 2016, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled Saudi Vision 2030, and the accompanying National Transformation Programme. To mark the fifth anniversary of the launch of Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom's economic and diversification blueprint, Crown Prince Mohammed appeared on a popular Saudi talk show to discuss the progress of the Vision's National Transformation Programs and address the concerns of average citizens in relation to national development. Following the launch of the Vision, my 2017 paper Saudi Vision 2030: A Viable Response to Youth Aspirations and Concerns? documented young male perceptions of Vision 2030 including their expectations and aspirations for the future. This paper revisits the themes discussed in the earlier one and asks to what extent Vision 2030 has impacted Saudi youth mindsets and behaviour. What have been the significant transformations from the perspectives of Saudi youth of both genders, and are these transformations perceived as desirable, personally beneficial, and long lasting? It also documents that whilst there is widespread support for the Vision, there are concerns about the pace of change, as well as the perception that to date, there has been an over-emphasis on elite interests.

Unlocking Rural Economy Growth through Digital Economy: Study Of Online Payment Acceptance Among Rural Retailers In Kelantan.

Digital economy has become an essential key to unlocking rural economic growth in Malaysia with the launch of the Malaysia Digital Economic Blueprint (MyDIGITAL) by the government in February 2021. Online payment is a vital component of the digital economy and should be feasible even in rural areas since more than 80% of rural households had access to mobile broadband in 2019. Nevertheless, many are still using cash-based payments to make purchases. Thus, this study aims to observe online payment acceptance, particularly in Kelantan, from the rural retailers’ perspective. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and User of Technology (UTAUT) was applied by observing three determinants of behavioural intention to adopt online payment and a quantitative research method, i.e. questionnaire distribution via social media (Facebook) to 384 respondents, was used. The results were analysed using descriptive analysis, reliability test, and Pearson’s correlation analysis. Among the three variables examined, only two significantly affected rural retailers’ behavioural intention to adopt online payment, namely security and performance expectancy. With this information, the government could prepare more targeted, proactive design interventions (e.g., training, marketing, etc.) for rural retailers who are reluctant to use online payment. Hopefully, this research can help online payment services offered in rural areas and the implementation of MyDIGITAL to unlock rural economic growth. Besides, the aim is to inspire future researchers to continue this study with more extensive and complex research.

An Economic Blueprint for Assessing the Attractiveness and Suitability of Foreign Direct Investment in the Host Country

Attracting Foreign Direct Investment or FDI is both an “art” and a “science.” In deciding upon a potential investment opportunity in a particular nation or region of the world, it is important to understand the strength of a domestic market and the factors that would make for a good investing opportunity. Some of these factors include national income, debt, currency issues, country classification, and the operational economic system—analyzed through both traditional and non-traditional measures. This article provides foundation information relating to these factors in the context of measuring and classifying economies and economic systems in relation to foreign direct investment.

Challenges Faced in the Implementation of the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation (ZIMASSET) Economic Policy from 2013 to 2018

A number of policies have been put in place as of 1980 but the implementation of the policy objectives has been highly compromised. This research is therefore premised on exploring the challenges faced in the implementation of economic policies using the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation (ZIMASSET) of 2013 to 2018 as the focal point. The study employs a case study research design which triangulates qualitative as well as quantitative research methods into mixed methods. On sampling techniques, the research employs simple random sampling and purposive sampling. Structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews were also used in collecting data. The research established that the ZIMASSET policy has been ruled out as an appetizing economic blueprint which when followed to its logical conclusions can in a way turn around the economic fortunes of the country. Be that as it may, some contend that there is nothing peculiar about the ZIMASSET policy as it is yet another attempt by the ZANU-PF led government to moot a policy that will die a premature death. In light of this, the study recommends policy autonomy, multiplicity of sources of funding, supporting the agricultural sector, curbing corruption, clear policy procedures as well as utmost commitment to the policy as strategies that can enhance the successful implementation of future economic policies in Zimbabwe.

Challenges of Participatory Development in West Africa: A Study of Nigeria’s Vision 20:2020 Economic Blueprint

The formulation and implementation of development plans serve as the benchmark for evaluating economic progress in different sectors of an economy. Since independence, successive administrations in Nigeria have paraded different economic development plans. At the continental level also, several development programmes have been articulated for driving development in the countries of Africa. Many times, supposed laudable economic programmes have failed to identify with the interest of citizens, largely due to poor communication of such programmes. This study investigated citizens’ participation in the implementation of Nigeria’s Vision 20:2020. Among others, the study asked the following questions: to what extent are Nigerian citizens aware goals of Vision 20:2020 economic blueprint? What were the media used in popularising Nigeria’s Vision 20:2020 economic blue print? The study was anchored on the Participatory Development theory. The survey research design was used to study a population of 84, 004, 084 from which a sample size of 384 respondents was drawn. The sample was based on Keyton’s sampling system. Findings of the study showed that many citizens of Nigeria do not understand the goals of Vision 20:2020. It was also found out that many citizens of Nigeria cannot identify development projects executed in line with the goals of Vision 20:2020. Based on these findings, the study recommended, among other things, that Nigerian government should partner with civil society organisations to popularise the goals of Vision 20:2020. It was also recommended that citizens of Nigeria should be encouraged to participate in the formulation and implementation of development programmes.

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES ON ASEAN LIBERALIZATION OF LEGAL SERVICE FROM INDONESIA PERSPECTIVE

Kuala Lumpur meeting in 1997 has established and concepted three pillars in ASEAN known as ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), ASEAN Security Community (ASC), and ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC). AEC has been established based on ASEAN Economic Blueprint 2015, to reach the target of ASEAN Vision 2020 targets, ASEAN member states made several cooperation agreements such as Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), ASEAN Framework Agreement on Services (AFAS), ASEAN Investment Area (AIA 1998), and etc. Related to AEC nowadays, massive investment occurred in the ASEAN region, economic growth reached 5% in this region. There's various kinds of bussiness development of the services sector, mainly in legal service, in facing globalization and liberalization of business movement after Free Trade Agreement comes into force in ASEAN. The differences of the governmental system, geographical condition, and the divergence of jurisdiction also reflecting in the ASEAN Countries to regulate each national law regulation. This paper explain the comparison existing ten ASEAN countries national legislation, government decree relating to the liberalization of national legal services in each country. This research was expecting to help Indonesian government re-evaluate the Authorities and regulation related in modern business sector development, in result from the demand of capable attorneys by endorsing foreign lawyers to get practices in Indonesia to transfer knowledge to local attorneys.

The Role of Teachers in Community Engagement and Transmission of Government Policies and Political Ideology in Harare Metropolitan Province

Zimbabwe adopted a new economic blueprint, Vision 2030, whose goal is to transform and develop the country into an upper middle-income economy by 2030. The teachers' role is to make the education system become a tool that creates industrialisation and modernisation. Teachers are to embrace the Competency-Based Curriculum as a vehicle for the attainment of this Vision. The education sector has the key to transform the country. Teachers are expected to innovate in their teaching, play a role in community and pass on government policies and political ideology. The study sought to investigate teachers' role in community engagement and transmission of government policies and political ideology in Harare Province. It employed quantitative research design. It was conducted in 145 schools which were randomly-selected from 231 schools in the Province. Using National Education Association (NPA) formula, for a population size N=5656, 360 teachers constituted a representative sample at 5% significance level. The data were collected through a structured questionnaire. Findings revealed that teachers play a role in community engagement, providing leadership and guidance; but had no role to play in the transmission of government official political ideology which they regarded as no concern of theirs. They view politics as highly partisan, but not as defined by Harold Lasswell (1936), who views politics as the process of deciding 'who gets what, when, where and how?' Given that politics is inextricably linked to education, the study recommends that government puts in place teacher in-service re-orientation programmes aimed at equipping teachers with necessary political ideological education and conscientisation.

Readiness of Primary Health Care Diagnostic Laboratory Services to Support UHC Programme in Kenya: A Case Study of Three Counties

Medical diagnostic laboratories have always played a significant role in determining clinical decisions. Given that laboratory diagnosis accounts for up to 70% of all medical decisions, reliable laboratory services is therefore critical to basic clinical care and universal healthcare coverage (UHC) programme. Apparently, a pilot UHC programme in four counties ahead of nationwide roll-out was being tested in Kenya from December 2018 to December 2019. Significantly, a reliable laboratory diagnostic service also support a sustainable functional referral system. However, in majority of low to middle income countries (LMICs) and through-out sub-Saharan Africa including Kenya, common infrastructural, technical and human resource deficiencies are endemic, consequently impacting on the coverage of services, quality, availability, affordability and accessibility of diagnostic tests as well as their ability to provide basic clinical care. For that reason, studies to determine the current status of laboratory diagnostic services, especially at the primary health care (PHC), coverage and their readiness to provide basic clinical care as well as in supporting UHC. The purpose of this pilot descriptive study was to investigate the status and readiness of laboratory diagnostic services in three counties in Kenya to support UHC at a resource-limited PHC setting. By use of structured, pretested questionnaires, general observations and key informant interviews, the study-specific information was obtained from participants. The data was analyzed using SPSS statistical package, interpreted, summarized and presented in tables and bar graphs. Based on the WHO-defined three categories of essential diagnostic list (EDL) for UHC at PHC, all the general basic tests were available in the sampled facilities. However, for the disease-specific and infectious diseases-specific tests there were major gaps in their availability. In addition to common infrastructural, technical, human resource deficiencies, only in 3% of the facilities, the more advanced, molecular-based disease-specific and infectious diseases-specific tests were available. This indicated low readiness to provide reliable basic clinical care and to support of UHC programme implementation at PHC level. Therefore, building of capacities of these services at PHC will have a direct impact not only in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases but also help in the successful up-scaling nationwide of the UHC programme, hence assisting in attainment of the ‘Big Four’ agenda of UHC, United Nations (UNs) sustainable development goals (SDG) number three (3) on ensuring health for all and promoting well-being for all ages, and the Kenya’s Vision 2030 economic blue print.

Government role in influencing creative economy for community purchasing power

This research was conducted to find out whether the West Java provincial government has implemented the development of creative economy by looking at the form of policy and budget support in APBD and the problem. The results show, West Java Provincial Government has made regional regulations and creative economic blueprints. It is suggested to be more committed to facilitate the marketing of results, facilitate business actor access to banking, protection of intellectual property rights, and enhancement of cooperation between provinces and districts/municipalities for the sustainability of necessary raw materials.