Economic Development Of Local Communities Research Articles

Influence of Traditional Medicine as Initiative for Rural Tourism and Poverty Reduction Strategy Tanzania: A Case of Kisarawe District

Despite recent scientific advancement and globalization, traditional medicines and complementary/alternative medicine are still primary sources of health care, livelihoods and income generation among local communities falling under Rural Tourism (RT). This study assessed the influence of traditional medicine initiative as a rural tourism strategy inter alia for poverty reduction in Kisarawe district in Tanzania. The main objective was to examine the local community perception on traditional medicine administered by traditional healers whether it has impact in promoting community health compared to modern medicines; but also, as eco-tourism strategy for poverty reduction; while sustaining environmental protection and conservation of various bio-diversities. The study employed mixed methods included structured questionnaires, key informants’ interviews, application of Likert scale range from 1 to 7 in data collection from a sample size of 100 respondents. Other methods entailed direct field observation and reviews of relevant literature. SPSS software version 20 was used to analyze multivariate analysis. Results showed willingness of community members to undergo training on improvement of knowledge on traditional medicines supported by tourism programmes, government policies and regulations for sustainable RT, poverty reduction, environmental protection and conservation. The study concluded that, community perception on traditional medicine positively moderates the relationship between rural tourism development and poverty reduction; however, there was limited co-ordination of tourism activities; and insufficient collaboration between the public and private sector. It recommended that; future research should network with traditional healers in order to know more indigenous medicinal plant species in order to formalize their application in public health while promoting eco-tourism for social economic development of local communities in Kisarawe district.

Review: Wildlife forensic genetics-Biological evidence, DNA markers, analytical approaches, and challenges.

Wildlife-related crimes are the second most prevalent lawbreaking offense globally. This illicit trade encompasses hunting, breeding and trafficking. Besides diminishing many species and their habitats and ecosystems, hindering the economic development of local communities that depend on them, undermining the rule of law and financing terrorism, various cross-species transmissions (zoonoses) of pathogens, including COVID-19, can be attributed to wildlife crimes. Wildlife forensics applies interdisciplinary scientific analyses to support law enforcement in investigating wildlife crimes. Its main objectives are to identify the taxonomic species in question, determine if a crime has been committed, link a suspect to the crime and support the conviction and prosecution of the perpetrator. This article reviews wildlife crime and its implications, wildlife forensic science investigation, common forms of wildlife biological evidence, including DNA, wildlife DNA techniques and challenges in wildlife forensic genetics. The article also reviews the contributions of genetic markers such as short tandem repeat (STR) and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) markers, which provide the probative genetic data representing the bulk of DNA evidence for solving wildlife crime. This review provides an overview of wildlife DNA databases, which are critical for searching and matching forensic DNA profiles and sequences and establishing how frequent forensic DNA profiles and sequences are in a particular population or geographic region. As such, this review will contain an in-depth analysis of the current status of wildlife forensic genetics, and it will be of general interest to wildlife and conservation biologists, law enforcement officers, and academics interested in combating crimes against wildlife using animal forensic DNA methods.

Eksplorasi Nilai Budaya Melukat Dalam Pariwisata Berkelanjutkan, Perspektif Komunikasi

Tourism is an important industry in many countries, often based on cultural attractions and traditions. In an effort to maintain sustainable tourism while preserving cultural heritage, exploring the cultural values of Melukat in Bali shows the importance of a communication perspective. This research explores the cultural value of Melukat in sustainable tourism with a focus on communication. This research argues that to preserve cultural heritage and promote sustainable tourism, effective communication is needed in several aspects. This includes a thorough understanding of local culture, respect for traditions, tourism education and environmental awareness campaigns. Apart from that, media also plays a role in combining cultural values with the creation of interesting and useful tourism experiences, so that it can have an impact on the economic development of local communities. The research results show that communication is an important factor in maintaining and promoting Melukat's cultural values while supporting sustainable tourism. Furthermore, this research also addresses the challenge of maintaining a balance between commercialization and cultural preservation in the tourism context.

Halal Supply Chain Strategy for Etawa Goat Milk to Increase Sales Volume in Senduro Lumajang Village


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This research aims to identify and analyze halal supply chain strategies that can increase the sales volume of Etawa goat milk in Senduro Village, Lumajang. Etawa goat milk is a product with significant potential in the local market, especially due to the increasing demand for halal products. This research employs a qualitative descriptive analysis method to gather data on market characteristics, production processes, distribution, and challenges faced by Etawa goat milk producers. Additionally, the research involves interviews with stakeholders in the supply chain. The findings of this research identify several strategies that can be implemented to increase the sales volume of Etawa goat milk in Senduro Village, Lumajang. These strategies include improving product quality, obtaining halal certification, enhancing distribution efficiency, and improving marketing efforts. The implementation of these strategies is expected to provide significant economic benefits to Etawa goat milk producers and contribute positively to the local community's economic development. This research can serve as a guide for Etawa goat milk producers and other stakeholders in developing a more effective and sustainable supply chain in an environment that prioritizes halal aspects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

ANALISIS STRATEGI PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT BERBASIS POTENSI LOKAL MELALUI PROGRAM PENGEMBANGAN MENUJU DESA WISATA PATUGURAN (STUDI KASUS PADA DESA WISATA PATUGURAN)

The tourism village development program is a form of community empowerment program to maximize the village's potential in improving people's welfare. The development of Patuguran village tourism towards a tourist village will have a positive impact on the economic development of local communities by increasing people's income, being able to provide job opportunities and provide additional income for the village government through the collection of levies. This research was conducted to find out the form of community empowerment action in the tourism village development program. This research uses a qualitative approach through case studies. Data collection techniques were carried out by interviews, observation, and document studies. Community empowerment is carried out by optimizing tourism village development programs to become tourism commodities based on local potential in the form of mangrove forests. The development of the Patuguran tourism village, Rejoso sub-district, Pasuruan Regency will provide changes for the community, especially in increasing their knowledge and economy. Therefore, the community empowerment program in Patuguran village can be used as a reference in ecotourism-based community empowerment activities.

Forest fire mitigation by social economic development of local communities using pine needle as potential fuel

Forest fire mitigation by social economic development of local communities using pine needle as potential fuel

THE ROLE OF LOCAL LOANS AS A DEVELOPMENT TOOL OF TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES

Purpose. The purpose of the article is to single out the key aspects of the formation and use of local loans by local self-government bodies in Ukraine, to propose effective approaches to the management of this tool for local self-government bodies based on the analysis and assessment of the use of local loans by local self-government bodies. Methodology of research. General scientific and special methods were used in the research process, in particular: dialectical, monographic, analysis and synthesis – to study the functioning of the local borrowing market in Ukraine; comparative analysis – to compare economic indicators in time and space; abstract and logical – during the formation of theoretical generalizations, assumptions, conclusions. Findings. The article outlines the relevance of the problem of local borrowing as an alternative source of financial resources of local self-government bodies in Ukraine. The essence and economic content of local borrowings and the peculiarities of their implementation in Ukraine are determined; the shortcomings of the functioning of the local borrowing market and legislative support are identified. The current state of development of the local borrowing market in Ukraine is studied. Features of the functioning of the municipal bond market in European countries are highlighted. The importance of credit resources for ensuring the economic development of local communities and the need to eliminate the causes of the identified problems were emphasized. Areas of improvement in the field of local borrowing are proposed, taking into account the experience of European countries. Originality. It is proposed to finalize the legislative framework for the procedure for issuing foreign local loan bonds. It is recommended to expand the possibility of issuing other types of local loan bonds, for example, those that will be secured by property or assets of local governments, in addition to objects that ensure the safety of citizens and the satisfaction of their basic needs, such an approach can contribute to increasing interest from investors. Practical value. Proposals substantiated by the results of the research can contribute to the exit of Ukrainian territorial communities to the Eurobond market, which will involve the creation of a positive image of the territory, the formation of its attractive "credit" history to ensure the stable development of the regions of Ukraine. Key words: local borrowing, credit, bonds, territorial community, budget.

Bedah Menoreh tourism infrastructure development policy and its challenges in encouraging economic growth of the local community

Borobudur is one of the New Bali sites that has had a significant impact on the tourism industry as well as infrastructure development. The opening of the Yogyakarta International Airport is one of the driving factors. The existence of YIA Airport is intended to be able to connect directly with Borobudur Temple. Therefore, good access is required by establishing the Bedah Menoreh route as the primary tourism route. The focus of infrastructure development is to encourage the economy of the local people in four different sub-districts. The Menoreh route, on the other hand, has allowed investors to engage in the development of tourism in the area. By monitoring the statistics and some facts that occur in the field, this article explores the development policy of Bedah Menoreh's tourism infrastructure and its difficulties in the local community's economic development. A qualitative method was utilized, including secondary data sources in the form of linked policies and reports from diverse sources. The purpose of this paper is to identify the projected Bedah Menoreh infrastructure development program and determine whether it is in conformity with the government's objectives for boosting the local economy. This article concludes that the development of the Bedah Menoreh Route as a supporter of tourism infrastructure is a good idea, but determining policies also requires synergy with the local community in order to have a positive impact on welfare in terms of economic, social, cultural, and environmental aspects.

Analysis on Temporal and Spatial Evolution of UNESCO Global Geoparks and Impact Factors

Since 2015, the new label of UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGps) has been ratified by UNESCO, attracting more public attention. By 2021, there are 169 UNESCO Global Geoparks in 44 countries. Different from the Biosphere Reserves and World Heritage Sites, UENSCO Global Geoparks are nascent projects that face various challenges. How to continuously enhance its impact in future and realize sustainable development attracted the attention of researchers. In this study, we analyzed the spatial structure of UGGp in the world and the factors affecting it. Afterwards, we made some suggestions for sustainable development of UGGp. In this research, we obtained information on the geographical location of UNESCO Global Geoparks. The spatial structure was analyzed using quantitative geography models, such as nearest neighbor index, Ripley’s K function, Gini coefficient and uniformity of distribution, kernel density analysis, taking into account the influence of economy, local policies, and geological structure. The results of econometric geographical analysis demonstrate that the distribution of UGGp is obviously non-uniform, with a calculated nearest neighbor index value R of 0.553 and a Gini coefficient of 0.804. This implies that further balancing of regional differences and sustainable development should be considered in future development. This study also found that the distribution is influenced by the level of economic development and geological structure of Geopark territories. The distribution of UGGp is denser in economically developed regions, except for the USA, which is not part of the program. In contrast, the number of UGGp increased in areas with complex geological structures due to various types of geological relics. In order to promote sustainable economic development of local communities, more consideration should be given to construction of more UGGps in less economically developed areas in the future.

Ecclesiastical properties as common goods. A challenge for the cultural, social and economic development of local communities

SUMMARY: 1. Introduction - 2. The temporal goods of the Church and the principle of subsidiarity - 3. The notion of common goods in Italy - 4. Some practical cases of ecclesiastical heritage as common goods in Italy- 5. A comparative perspective with Belgium: the strategic plans for the future of churches in Flanders - 6. Future perspectives and conclusions.
 ABSTRACT: According to recent studies, there are about 600,000 places of worship and several thousands of monasteries and convents in Europe. The process of secularization, the decrease and displacement of the population, the reduction of vocations to the sacred life can be held responsible for the redundancy of the assets of the Catholic Church. These buildings represent an impressive heritage of faith, work and creativity of the communities which made them over the centuries. Most of them are considered as “cultural heritage” by the legislation of the European States, because of their historical, cultural and artistic values. Up to now, the main solution to this phenomenon has consisted in the alienation of these properties. However, the selling and the disposal of these goods by ecclesiastical bodies cannot always be the only and preferable solution. Drawing from the analysis of some case studies in Italy, this paper aims to investigate the role of civil society participation in the regeneration process and the possibility of applying “collaboration pacts” for the management of “common goods”. In the light of the European scope of the phenomenon, a comparison is proposed in line with the legal instrument of “strategic plans”, drawn up by the diocesan bishop and local authorities in Flanders (Belgium).

Towards Conceptualising Islamic Community-Based Enterprise: Examination of Some Underlying Principles

This study attempts to conceptualize an Islamic community-based enterprise by touching on the fundamental aspects that separate the understanding of capitalism and Islam, thus giving birth to a holistic community-based enterprise concept that emanates from Islamic values. It is a conceptual paper in nature. In turn, this study is designed to utilize an exploratory approach. Literature related to this topic are used as the method to analyze the content found. Based on examining three fundamental concepts in CBE: social entrepreneurship (S.E.), social capital (S.C.), and development concept. We have argued that these three fundamental concepts deserve to be reviewed from an Islamic perspective. The three fundamental concepts in conventional community-based enterprise literature contain entrenched capitalism thinking. These thoughts have deficiencies that have not been resolved in conventional literature, thus we came out with an alternative way that offers a comprehensive Islamic perspective to thoughts about the concept of Islamic community-based enterprise that can answer the challenges of local development. Further studies are required to explore the concept through systematic investigations empirically. Additionally, measuring this concept by a designed means is appreciated. The concept provides the map and alternative tool of Islamic entrepreneurship to determine the process of development which can appropriate their local conditions. In addition, it also allows stakeholders and policymakers to consider local community economic development. This study initiates a foundational contribution for an early sequence of research.

KONSEP PENGEMBANGAN KAWASAN EKONOMI KHUSUS (KEK) MANDALIKA BERORIENTASI KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT LOKAL

This study aims to find the empowerment carried out by ITDC management and the Central Lombok Regency Government at every stage of the existence of the KEK Mandalika. This research is very important so that all developments carried out, including the existence of KEKs provide benefits for the welfare of the community in a sustainable manner. The existence of the KEK Mandalika as a tourism zone is absolutely oriented to the economic development of local communities, increasing local values and culture, minimizing the negative impacts of exploitation and social. The research was designed with qualitative research. Community respondents in five affected villages, including village officials. The findings obtained are that ITDC management provides broad opportunities for the community to be involved in development projects, according to the skills they have, but the facts of the willingness and skills possessed are minimal. Empowerment policies to take advantage of the operational stage by local communities, both from the government and ITDC management are still minimal. The role of the government is to use all lines of service and agencies owned to formulate community empowerment policies in realizing adequate awareness and skills, so as to benefit from the existence of the KEK Mandalika. This condition will create a mutually beneficial relationship between the community, ITDC management and the government, where community welfare can be realized, increasing community values and culture will support the existence of the KEK Mandalika. The government and ITDC management must avoid charity policies, but focus on increasing knowledge, awareness and skills in accordance with the existence of international standard KEK Mandalika tourist destinations.

Public acceptance and willingness to pay for renewable energy in Bulgaria

This paper analyses the level of public acceptance of the Bulgarian citizens towards all types of renewable energy technologies diffused in the country. Based on data collected in 2021 through a national representative survey it assesses willingness to pay for higher share of low-carbon energy in the energy mix and factors affecting it. Although the Bulgarian population has a positive attitude towards renewable energy, it lacks knowledge about the available technologies for its utilization. The potential contribution of the renewable energy sources to the local community's economic development has not been well acknowledged as well as they are not seen as personal investment opportunity. Only one third of the survey participants demonstrated readiness to get engaged with supportive action for further RES expansion.

The historical quarry of pena (Vila Real, north of Portugal): Associated cultural heritage and reuse as a geotourism resource

Stone created and still creates cultural heritage in landscapes, villages and cities all over the world. Granite was and still is a crucial building stone in Galicia-North Portugal Euroregion. Ancient quarries, forms of extraction and buildings built with it are a heritage we should safeguard. This work details a practical case of sustainable use of a granite historical quarry in Pena (Vila Real, North Portugal). A geotourism itinerary would bring new life to this abandoned quarry. A proposed route connects the quarry with the main buildings and monuments built with its granite in the nearby city of Vila Real. It envisages an eighteen-stop tour of the buildings and monuments built with Pena granite. The proposal includes a geotourism excursion through this impressive quarry, which forms an open-air geological museum.The implementation of this project has two aims. First, to revive the historical quarry of Pena. Second, to promote the sustainable conservation of cultural heritage by creating an inventory of buildings of Vila Real city built with granite from Pena. Thus, it will enable the economic development of local communities using built heritage linked to heritage stones. The quarry of Pena will be a source of granite for possible future restorations of the historical buildings built with it. Environmental economics relates to geotourism, cultural tourism and the sustainable use of historical quarries.

Mapping of Karangsambung - Karangbolong Geopark, as an Effort to Manage Geoheritage in Kebumen Regency

Kebumen is the most underdeveloped district in Central Java Province. The area covers the mountains in the north to the coast in the south. Kebumen has a unique geological diversity, exciting and international scientific value so that it is widely used as a natural laboratory for conservation, education, and research purposes Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Decree No. 2817 K/40/MEM/2006 has designated 21,150 hectares in Karangsambung as the first geological heritage in Indonesia. At the height of Karangbolong in the southern part, there are limestones. An area of 4,089 hectares has been designated through the Decree of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Number: 3873 K/40/MEM/2014 as a Kars Landscape Area, which has a protected function. Geopark is a concept of sustainable development in a single area with a geoheritage for conservation, education, and sustainable economic development of local communities. A place of 543,599 km2 covering 12 sub-districts and 118 villages stretching from the Karangsambung geoheritage to the Karangbolong geoheritage has been designated as the Karangsambung Karangbolong National Geopark since 2018. This geopark is planned to be upgraded to a UNESCO global geopark. This study aims to see whether the management of the two geoheritages with the geopark concept is the right choice. The research was conducted through literature studies, field research, comparative studies on geoparks in other places, and qualitative data analysis.

The place of local government bodies in the system of public governance of tourist activity in the conditions of financial decentralization

The paper states the gradual revival of tourism, both in Ukraine and in the world. That is why we believe that tourism, especially in the western and southern regions of our country can become a significant driver of economic development of local communities. For the rapid and successful development of the tourism industry in Ukraine, it is necessary to find internal reserves to increase demand for domestic tourism products, increase ways to meet consumer demands for content, diversity and quality of tourism and recreation services. It is determined that the system of management of the tourism industry in the context of decentralization in Ukraine is disorganized, built on lobbying principles, consists of different in number and quality of officials, has insufficient funding and misuse of allocated funds. The importance of creating a decentralized management mechanism in the conditions of decentralization, which will be effective even with minimal funding of the tourism industry, different number of employees in this field and will ensure a high level of their professionalism. It is proposed to create tourist departments at the regional and local levels; training and retraining of specialists-managers, who in connection with the position will perform the assigned powers in the field of tourism. A separate area is the improvement or change of the law on tourism adopted in 1995, which does not fully meet modern realities and requires comprehensive changes that would meet the interests and modern needs of society. We believe that it is very important that tourism should be planned on a comprehensive basis, taking into account all aspects of legislation relating to other sectors that have a direct or indirect impact on it.

КУЛЬТУРНА СПАДЩИНА ОСТРОВІВ ІТАЛІЇ: СУЧАСНІ ТЕНДЕНЦІЇ ЗБЕРЕЖЕННЯ ТА ПОПУЛЯРИЗАЦІЇ

Cultural heritage and the study of the cultural landscapes of the islands are becoming an increasingly important task for modern researchers in an interdisciplinary context. The lesser-known islands represent an essential thematic aspect with their unique tangible and intangible local cultural heritage. Analytical research, case study, innovative projects and promotion of the cultural landscapes of the islands provide broad prospects for the development of sustainable cultural tourism, economic development of local communities and preservation of local cultural heritage. In this context, the cultural heritage of the Italian islands is a significant field of research. The article analyzes the features of preservation and promotion of the Italian islands’ tangible and intangible cultural heritage in the context of innovative approaches and cultural tourism. Based on the analysis of the cultural heritage of Italian islands territories on the UNESCO World Heritage List, a detailed analysis is devoted to the heritage of lesser-known islands, which are not included in this list but represent valuable aspects of cultural heritage. This year’s 1600th anniversary of the founding of Venice and the proclamation of the island of Procida as the cultural capital of Italy for 2022 gives particular relevance to this topic. The article is based on the study of Italian scientific literature. Paper analyzes trends in the current state of research, promotion and sustainable development of various types of the cultural heritage of the Italian islands to preserve the uniqueness of the cultural landscape, identity and development of local communities. The study of interesting innovative projects for the development of Italian islands provides an opportunity to study experience and new approaches in preserving and promoting the islands’ cultural heritage. The article analyzes the main thematic aspects of modern research on the cultural heritage of island territories, identifies areas of the current study of Italian researchers in this dimension and analyzes the prospects for further study of this topic

Mogućnosti održivog razvoja malih gradova

The notion of sustainable development in a line with local economic development emerged in the seventies of the 20th century when local authorities in the western countries realized that their local communities had begun abandoning mobile capital, which resulted in limiting their economic potentials and opportunities for citizens' employment. This necessitated both a detailed study of the local economic potentials, the determination of best ways to use, maintain and develop them, and a thorough examination of the impediments to the local community's economic development. Local economic development is also seen as a process of certain changes, where, in the competition for the market, economic and country dominance, local governments, despite their status as the lowest level of public administration, are recognized as competitors in the market and, in collaboration with the economic sector, try to be more innovative and more competitive among them.

Applying the Values of Geoethics for Sustainable Speleotourism Development

Establishing sustainable and responsible speleotourism development is a major challenge and involves complex activities. Adequate theoretical starting point is the application of geoethical values related to the conservation and protection of the caves to be used for touristic purposes. Positive and negative cases of human behaviors towards speleological geoheritage are discussed, in order to highlight what should be done in cave management to avoid malpractices and on what elements could be founded adequate strategies aimed at promoting sustainable speleotourism. This is important to tourism management organizations involved in the promotion of caves and in creating economic opportunities for local populations, while respecting cave ecosystems. Modern cave management must be focused on the protection of the cave ecosystems, finding ways to achieve at the same time an economic development of local communities. But this approach needs the adoption of a geoethical framework of values to be shared by all stakeholders involved so that successful cooperation can be achieved despite differences in interests and expectations. The aim of this paper is to raise the awareness about the need to apply the values of geoethics to speleotourism, stimulating new fields of discussion within the scientific and technical communities involved in studies and activities related to geotourism and geoheritage. The possibilities of developing new ways to manage caves, in order to promote a sustainable socio-economic development of local communities, have to be balanced with the protection of natural environments as much as possible. The proposed theoretical frameworks have the goal to increase the discussion on the best ways of connecting speleotourism to sustainable and responsible cave management, presenting two case studies, and pointing out potential solutions.

ANALISIS DAMPAK EKONOMI KUNJUNGAN WISATA RELIGI KAWASAN SEKUMPUL TERHADAP PENGEMBANGAN EKONOMI LOKAL (STUDI PADA MAKAM GURU SEKUMPUL, MARTAPURA KAB. BANJAR)

This Research was conducted to find out how he economic impact of tourism on the economic development of local communities and how the role of the community towards the existence of religius tourism. The research method used is descriptive qualitative.The results of analiysis in the study can be obtained that the direct, indirect and follow-up economic felt by local communities. Dicert economic impacts include rental shops, clothing stores, dining places and parking. The indirect economic impact include transportation and lodging services. The following impacts include road access and the potensial for the other religious tourism. The role of the community towards the existence of religious tourism is the involvement of the community in terms of regional cleanliness, calm and religious activities carried out long ago. Keywords: Tourism, Direct Economic Impact, Indirect Economic Impacts, Adverse Impacts