Economic Development Of Rural Communities Research Articles

Entrepreneurship Initiatives and Economic Development of Rural Communities in Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja

Entrepreneurship Initiatives and Economic Development of Rural Communities in Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja

Exploring the Multidimensional Determinants of Local Economic Development in Rural Communities in Ghana: A Comparative Analysis

Local economic development (LED) in rural communities is a vital aspect of achieving balanced national growth and enhancing the well-being of rural households. However, rural areas face unique challenges that necessitate a focused understanding of the determinants influencing their economic development. This paper aims to examine the determinants that influence LED in rural communities, comparing their importance and impact across different rural areas, understanding the interrelationships among these determinants, and providing evidence-based recommendations for policymakers and community leaders. Drawing on a comprehensive analysis of survey data with a sample size of 911, this study investigates a diverse set of eight rural communities selected from four regions and four districts in Ghana. Quantitative data was collected to analyse demographic factors, economic indicators, and infrastructure characteristics of each community. Regression models, namely ordered logistic regression and ordered probit regression and factor analysis was employed to identify significant determinants and their interrelationships. The findings highlighted that the key determinants of LED in rural communities are economic capital, human capital, social and governance capital, cultural capital, infrastructure, and environmental capital. These identified key determinants were integrated as a framework for policymakers and community leaders to prioritize and design targeted interventions and policies that address the unique needs and challenges of rural areas. The findings highlight the significance of investing in human capital, economic resources, social and governance structures, cultural assets, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Hence, the study contributes to the academic literature on rural economics and serve as a foundation for further research in the field. By investigating the multidimensional determinants that influence LED in rural communities, this study aims to provide valuable insights and recommendations for fostering employment creation, poverty reduction, sustainable development, reducing disparities, and enhancing the overall well-being of communities in rural areas.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intentions of Biosolids use in Agriculture: Perspective from the Agricultural Managers of the Dominican Republic

Biosolids have benefits for soil and crop production and contribute to sustainable development. The use of biosolids in agriculture holds great potential for enhancing the economic development of rural communities. This research aims to analyze the mediating role of attitudes between knowledge and the intention to use biosolids as fertilizer. During the examination process 635 questionnaires were obtained, and statistical analysis was performed using Smart-PLS. The results of the study indicate that attitudes play a mediating role between knowledge and the intention to use biosolids in agriculture. In conclusion, it is emphasized in the need for positive attitudes towards the use of biosolids among agricultural managers, directors, technicians, and farmers. These results benefit the Dominican Republic's Ministry of Agriculture, agricultural professionals, and farmers. The Ministry can shape policies and offer education on biosolid use. Agricultural leaders should consider attitudes alongside knowledge.Farmers should stay informed and adopt biosolid practices for better crop productivity and soil health.

Cattle Marketing Strategy In The Livestock Market Suka Village, Tigapanah District, Karo Regency

Livestock is a sub-sector of rural community economic development, so it must be explored and developed to provide added value to livestock businesses. This study aims to determine strategy applied to cattle market traders and examine the cost and profits obtained from the livestock market in Suka Village, Tigapanah District, Karo Regency, North Sumatra Province. The study was carried out from September - October 2021 and used the results of observations and interviews of respondents as primary data. Determination of respondents using snowball sampling method which has 50 respondents. Secondary information is obtained from related parties such as the Central Bureau of Statistics and the Karo Regency Agriculture Office. The parameters studied are institutions, channels, market functions, structure, behavior, market performance, market margins, farmer's share and profit to cost ratio. The results of this study show there are two marketing channels: the first channel: farmer–consumer and the second channel: farmer–collector–consumer. The market performance in this study is that technical development has not improved and the quality of products and services of farmers has not been maximized. Through the first marketing channel, the marketing margin is Rp.0 and the second channel is Rp.815,384. Farmer's share in the first channel is 100% and the second channel is 95.59 %. The profit to cost ratio of channel I is 105-.86 and channel II is 2.55. The conclusion of this study is that the marketing of beef cattle in the livestock market in Suka Village, Tigapanah District, Karo Regency is efficient.

A Perspective into Development of Pavement Design Methods for Low Volume Roads: A Review

The definition of low volume roads (LVRs) is not time static and it varies from place to place around the world. The importance of such roads for providing access, in connecting communities and link farms to markets is well appreciated worldwide. LVRs are credited as the direct source of social economic development in rural communities, growth, reduction of poverty and sustaining livelihood. Nevertheless, the LVR network is growing at an unsatisfactory rate especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. The slow rate in developing LVR network is attributed to the high cost of construction and maintenance. To the author’s perspective, research has a significant role in lowering both maintenance and construction costs and in turn realise a growth in the network size and adequacy. To demonstrate the importance of research in road development, a comparison has been made between the current and the previous pavement design methods for LVRs in Tanzania. The improvement so far has been in the determination of subgrade strength using the Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) method instead of the less accurate and more demanding California Bering Ratio (CBR) method; a simpler approach in estimating design traffic load that is also less conservative; encouraging the use of local natural materials which could be marginal for construction instead of the conventional but expensive crushed rock; and improvement in layer design which result to less pavement thickness. While all these improvements enhance saving in pavement cost, it is argued that further development is possible through research especially in local materials and procedures.

The Economic Impact of the LEADER Program in the Rural Communities of Romania

The sustainable development of rural areas is one of the European Union’s objectives. LEADER program contributes to its fulfillment by offering financial support to disadvantaged rural areas. The purpose of this paper is to assess the LEADER program’s economic impact in the Romanian rural communities. Econometric methods of impact assessment were used to analyze the evolution of economic indicators in the beneficiary communities. Propensity Score Matching and Difference in Differences were the methods applied in order to meet the objectives of the paper: analysis of the spatial distribution of projects submitted and funds allocated to LAGs (1), and of the economic evolution of LAG and non-LAG communities, before and after LEADER funding (2). The results indicate a stronger economic growth for the beneficiary rural communities, confirming in all cases the initial hypothesis. LEADER seems to have acted in these directions: the creation of new jobs and increasing the local businesses performance. However, the contribution made was minimal and insignificant. Conclusions of the study highlight that the contribution of the LEADER program to the economic development of rural communities can be at most one of supporting the current level of development, but not of reaching a much higher level. LEADER can be considered, from a quantitative point of view, only an instrument with a positive effect on rural areas, but not an instrument of impact. This is because LEADER did not bring significant changes and didn’t ensure that critical mass that could trigger the economic development of rural communities.

Industrial forestry negatively affects small-farms honey production in south-central Chile: evidence from a landscape scale

Land use and cover change have a high influence on bee species, where honey bees (Apis mellifera) could be affected in terms of resources, dispersal, and habitat. However, the influence of landscape context on honey productivity has been scarcely explored in comparison with population parameters, which is an essential topic for the economic development of rural communities based on apiculture. Here, we tested the hypothesis if honey production decreases with the increase of exotic forest plantations in the landscape as the cover of native forest decreases, vegetation and soils become increasingly degraded. We compiled data on honey productivity for two years (2018 and 2019) of small-scale honey production in 17 landscapes of 1 km radii (Curanilahue state in south-central Chile). Then, the landscapes were characterized by using remote sensing techniques, including biophysical and compositional landscape variables. Finally, Generalized Linear Mixed Models were implemented to explore the relationship between landscape variables and honey productivity. We identified a positive relationship between honey productivity with built cover and grassland cover. On the other hand, a negative relationship was found between honey production and net primary production, exotic forest plantations, and tree senescence index. Our results provide new insights into the landscape-scale drivers of hive productivity in rural landscapes of south-central Chile.

The Impact of Empowerment Practice on the Rural Collective Economy: Empirical Evidence from Rural Communities in China

As a vivid practice of urban-rural interaction, empowerment is playing an increasingly salient role in rural revitalization around the world. Yet, existing studies on empowerment practices are still insufficient. This paper examines how empowerment practices affect the economic development of rural communities in China. This study constructs an integrated variable to measure the practice of rural empowerment in China. Data for this study were obtained from the community data of the China Rural Household Panel Survey (CRHPS) in 2017 to empirically verify the impact of empowerment practices on the rural collective economy. The results indicate that empowerment practice has a significant role in promoting the economic development of rural communities. Regarding the heterogeneity of the number of leaders, the fewer rural community leaders there are, the less empowered a village will be. For the heterogeneity of the income of the rural collective economy, the higher the income is, the more significant the promoting effect of empowerment on rural communities will be.

Pengaruh Pelatihan Media Digital terhadap Perkembangan Ekonomi dan Dakwah Masyarakat Desa Durian Kecamatan Pantai Labu

This research was conducted by KKN group of 30 North Sumatra State Islamic University (UINSU) which aims to find out and explain how the influence of digital media training on economic development and da'wah in the Durian Village community. This topic attracted the attention of KKN Group 30 because there were still many facts found in the field related to the literacy of the people of Durian Village to digital media, especially for economic development and da'wah in rural communities. The respondents from this study were all Durian Village communities who took part in digital media training. This study uses quantitative research with survey methods and statistical methods, while the data obtained will be tested using SPSS software. From the results of the research and the data obtained, it can be concluded: 1). There is a positive and significant influence between digital media training and the economic development of rural communities by 91%. 2) There is a positive and significant influence between digital media training and the development of da'wah by 84%. So it can be concluded that after holding digital media training, people are increasingly aware of digital media, especially to develop the economy and da'wah through digital media
 Keywords: Training, Digital Media, Da'wah, Economy, Society

Comparative energy and environmental assessment of battery technologies and alternative fuels in sustainable aviation

ABSTRACT The aviation industry is one of the greatest sources of increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and one of the most climate-intensive modes of transportation. For these reasons, the aviation industry faces significant challenges including fuel costs, along with environmental and energy security problems arising from the use of petroleum-based jet fuel. At present, there are numerous strategies to improve energy efficiency, while also tackling environmental problems, including alternative fuel solutions and innovative battery technologies. Alternative fuels are attractive because they help address energy and environmental challenges, allowing for the advancement of sustainable aviation. They hold the potential to improve air quality and slow down global climate changes, while expanding access to domestic energy sources with the diversification of fuel supplies. Alternative fuels may also contribute to price and supply stability, and help to stimulate economic development in rural communities. Electrification and decarbonization of aircrafts also offer numerous advantages, including less energy consumption, lower GHG emissions, less noise production compared to conventional aircrafts, and more reliable electric subsystems. However, production rates of available sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technologies can meet only a portion of the market size of the commercial aviation industry. Similarly, short-range all-electric aircrafts, while having great potential to reduce environmental impacts, will still require significant improvements in battery technologies to remain cost-competitive. The purpose of this study is to make a comparative assessment of alternative fuels used in the aviation industry and electric aircrafts designed in accordance with battery technologies for the purpose of emission reduction. According to the case study discussed herein, it can be concluded that SAFs used in commercial airplanes offer a long term, environment-friendly solution, while battery technologies require further developments for safety and reliability. In addition, it is necessary to investigate the operational parameters of batteries such as energy density, weight, operating temperature and battery recycling, and to analyze environmental effects and emission release of battery technologies from production to recycling of batteries, for a more comprehensive understanding of the environmental implications of this latter proposed solution to solve the current negative consequences of a booming aviation industry.

PENGARUH TINGKAT PERPUTARAN MODAL KERJA, UKURAN PERUSAHAAN DAN TINGKAT PERTUMBUHAN PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP PROFITABILITAS PERIODE 2016-2018 PADA LPD DI DENPASAR

Rural communities are the focus of national development to support economic development in rural areas, by conducting credit and financing activities. Economic growth can be increased by increasing the financial sector. To support the economic development of rural communities, the Provincial Government of Bali developed the LPD, which is a non-bank financial institution regulated in Regional Regulation No. 3 of 2017 Bali Province.
 Research locations of all LPDs in Denpasar amounted to 35x 3 years of research. Saturated sampling is a sampling technique used in this study. Data collection is done by non-participant observation methods. And the data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis and the classic assumption test consisting of: normality test, heteroscedasticity test, autocorrelation test, multicollinearity test.
 Based on the results of the study concluded (1) The variable level of working capital turnover has a negative effect on profitability. (2) Company size variable does not affect profitability. (3) The variable growth rate of the company has no effect on profitability. From the results of regression analysis, it shows that partially the working capital turnover has a significant negative effect on profitability. This is due to the shorter time period in lending policies making capital turnover faster. The size of the company is not a guarantee that the company has the ability to generate good profits. This insignificant effect is caused by the larger size of a company, then the company will need greater costs to carry out operational activities. This insignificant effect is caused by the higher growth of a company, it will not be able to reduce the company's profitability.

ASPEK HUKUM PRINSIP TATA KELOLA PERUSAHAAN YANG BAIK DAN PENERAPANNYA PADA BADAN USAHA MILIK DESA

Villages in the era of regional autonomy have the authority to determine the direction of development by optimizing the management of village funds through the establishment and development of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDES). This study aims at the concern of villages in NTT Province that have not made BUMDES as a vehicle for managing the Village Fund and as a comparison for researchers who took the research location in Kokbaun District, TTS Regency, NTT Province. This research is a descriptive legal research with the type of research is normative-empirical legal research. This type of research requires secondary data and primary data. The research data shows that the Village Government in Kokbaun District has understood the importance of establishing BUMDES as mandated by the Village Law, but there are obstacles in the implementation of its formation and development. The obstacles are the quality of Human Resources, namely the lack of understanding of villagers and the lack of skilled personnel in managing BUMDES in accordance with the articles of association and bylaws and understanding of village development. The principles of good corporate governance can help BUMDES management so that it becomes more focused and ultimately can increase village income which will also affect the development and economic development of rural communities.

Tolak Ukur Pembebasan Pajak Bagi Lembaga Perkreditan Desa (LPD) Di Wilayah Provinsi Bali

As Article 1 paragraph (3) of the State Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia is the stateof Indonesia is a state of law. Understanding the rule of law is simply a country whose administrationof power is based on law. and Article 1 paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution that the Indonesian stateis a Republican unitary state with a government structure that is the Government, Provincial RegionalGovernment, Regency / City Regional Government and the lowest government is the VillageGovernment which has their respective leaders based on legislation applicable legislation. Inconnection with the establishment of the LPD in article 33 of the 1945 Constitution and in Article 18Bparagraph (2) of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia which reads "that the staterecognizes and respects customary law units and their traditional rights insofar as it is still alive andin accordance with the development of society and the principle of the unitary State of the Republic ofIndonesia, which is regulated in law. So the provincial government of Bali based on the Rural CreditSeminar dated February 21, 1984 in Semarang The Governor of Bali initiated the establishment ofVillage Heritage Institutions (LPD) in the province of Bali in the role of national development with theaim of: 1) Encouraging economic development in rural communities through targeted savings andeffective capital distribution; 2) Eradicating the practice of bondage, illegal pawns, and others in thecountryside; 3) Creating business opportunities for villagers and rural workers, and; 4) Increasingpurchasing power and facilitating traffic payments and circulation So that the authors are interested inexamining the Tax Exemption Benchmark for LPDs in Bali Province with the research method used isjuridical-normative research. Taking into account that the starting point of research on legislation andthe fact that it began from the founding of the LPD in 1984 until now has not been taxed. In the courseof its operation the LPD in Bali by the three Ministers in 2009 issued a Joint Decree of the Minister ofFinance, Minister of Home Affairs, Minister of State for Koprasi and Small and Medium Enterprisesand Governor of Bank Indonesia Number.351.1 / KMK.010 / 2009, Number 900-639A in 2009, Number01 / SKB / M.KUKM / IX / 2009, Number 11 / 43A / KRP.GBI / 2009 concerning the DevelopmentStrategy of Microfinance Institutions. Affirmed through a letter from the Minister of Home AffairsNumber 412.2 / 3883 / SJ dated November 4, 2009 to the managers of institutions microfinance thatdoes not yet have a clear institutional status based on the prevailing laws and regulations. So that theGovernor of Bali Made Mangku Pastika on behalf of the provincial government of Bali submits a Letterof Governor of Bali Number 900/8999 / PLP. Ekbang dated 15 December 2009 to Minister of InternalAffairs The Republic of Indonesia prihal; The Strategy for the Development of MicrofinanceInstitutions. Thus, with the issuance of Law Number 1 of 2013 concerning Microfinance Institutions(MFIs), it was stated that the Village Credit Institutions and Pitih Negari Granaries and institutionsthat existed before the Laws were in effect were declared to be based on adat and not subject to thisLaw. The real benefits of the existence of LPD can be proven by the distribution of net profits each yearas profit retribution by dividing the following: 60% for fertilizing LPD business capital, 10%production services for labor, contributions to Indigenous Villages 20% for development funds inPakraman Village, as well as 5% for social funds, and 5% for empowerment funds deposited by theLPD at the agency / agency that is given the authority to regulate and manage them based on the Perdaand Decree of the Governor of Bali.

KOLABORASI DALAM PENGELOLAAN PERKEBUNAN KELAPA SAWIT RAKYAT (STUDI KASUS: KUD LUBUK KARYA DAN KUD KAMPUNG SURAU KAB. DHARMASRAYA

Palm oil is an export commodity that has an important role in the people's economy. Plasma patterns often experience problems after being released from large plantations. Cooperation between oil palm business actors influences the development of the people's oil palm business, especially in Dharmasraya Regency. This study aims to look at the impact of the development of smallholder oil palm plantations on the economic development of rural communities (case study: KUD Lubuk Karya and KUD Kampung Surau).The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. Data obtained through in-depth interviews with key informants.
 The results showed that the KUD Lubuk Karya had a greater influence on the economy of the village community. Collaboration with the principle of justice, a common understanding of the responsibilities of each party strengthens the existence of the KUD in accelerating village development. It is necessary to evaluate, innovate and provide optimal assistance for the sustainable development of smallholder palm oil plantations

PENGEMBANGAN EKONOMI PEDESAAN DALAM RANGKA MENGENTAS KEMISKINAN DI PEDESAAN

The rural community economic development program in order to reduce poverty in rural areas is carried out with the development of a balanced industry, improving the structure of agriculture and programs to improve the education of rural communities, so as to maintain urbanization. The next program is to increase rural community empowerment programs by environmental preservation programs and strengthening of rural institutions and facilities and infrastructure. By realizing the horizontal top-down policy that includes rural communities, the government is only the general policy holder. Pilot project program by supporting rural production at a competitive level, by strengthening rural institutionalism and improving information and management for rural communities. Various ways in which countries reduce poverty and hunger through sustainable food production and consumption have been established within the framework of global sustainable development goals. This type of research is a qualitative study, where qualitative research by describing activities, phenomena, opinions / thoughts / views and documents, with data analysis techniques systematically compile the data obtained.

A Smart Sensor-Based Measurement System for Advanced Bee Hive Monitoring.

The widespread decline of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies registered in recent years has raised great attention to the need of gathering deeper knowledge about this phenomenon, by observing the colonies’ activity to identify possible causes, and design corresponding countermeasures. In fact, honey bees have well-known positive effects on both the environment and human life, and their preservation becomes critical not only for ecological reasons, but also for the social and economic development of rural communities. Smart sensor systems are being developed for real-time and long-term measurement of relevant parameters related to beehive conditions, such as the hive weight, sounds emitted by the bees, temperature, humidity, and CO inside the beehive, as well as weather conditions outside. This paper presents a multisensor platform designed to measure the aforementioned parameters from beehives deployed in the field, and shows how the fusion of different sensor measurements may provide insights on the status of the colony, its interaction with the surrounding environment, and the influence of climatic conditions.

Peran Modal Sosial dalam Pengelolaan Badan Usaha Milik Desa Maju Bersama di Desa Sei Jawi-Jawi Kecamatan Sei Kepayang Barat Kabupaten Asahan

BUMDes Maju Bersama is a government program to help the economy of the people of Sei Jawi-jawi Village and achieve community welfare so that the Sei Jawi-jawi people get a decent living. This study aims to determine the role of social capital which is a driving force in the management of the Joint Forward BUMDes in Sei Jawi-jawi Village, Sei Kepayang Barat District, Asahan Regency. Social capital plays an important role in strengthening village communities. BUMDes can advance together with social capital. BUMDes Maju Bersama was established as an effort to increase the economic development of rural communities and create independence for the people in Sei Jawi-jawi Village. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The location of the study was in Sei Jawi-jawi Village, Sei Kepayang Barat District, Asahan Regency. The object of this research is BUMDes Maju Bersama Sei Jawi-jawi Village. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the formation of BUMDes Maju Bersama was carried out in 3 (three) stages, namely the pre-village deliberations, village deliberations and post-village deliberations. So, this deliberation activity aims to determine what type of BUMDes will be formed in the hope that it will benefit the community. Social capital in the form of networks, norms and beliefs that play a role in the management of BUMDes Maju Bersama can be said to be not good enough even though BUMDes Maju Bersama is already operational and can contribute to the Village. This can be seen from the BUMDes Maju Bersama cooperation network that is still small, with collateral or collateral provided by BUMDes, the interest given by the management is too high, almost the same as the existing cooperatives and there is still public debt arrears. The informant's subjects from this study were the Village Head, Village Officials, BUMDes Maju Bersama Management, BUMDes Supervisor, parties who knew BUMDes and the Community who knew about BUMDes Maju Bersama.

Reconceptualizing the Hierarchical Service Quality Model: The Case of Agritourism Events

To enhance the success of agritourism events and festivals, identified as important contributors to economic development in rural communities, this study investigated factors leading to revisit intentions toward these tourism activities. Taking an experience economy approach, the 4Es (educational, entertainment, escapist, and esthetic experiences) were used as alternative measures of outcome quality as part of a 4E-based reconceptualized hierarchical service quality model (HSQM). Data were collected from 529 respondents at three agritourism events in the state of Iowa. Structural equation modeling (SEM) revealed that overall service quality was comprised of all three dimensions of HSQM (interaction quality, physical environment quality, and outcome quality as indicated by the 4Es) and overall service quality was shown to be an antecedent of visitor satisfaction, which consequently led to revisit intention. Additionally, SEM results demonstrated the suitability of the hypothesized 4E-based HSQM model to explain the variance in overall service quality at agritourism events. Thus, this study provides an innovative theoretical foundation for future research investigating service quality, and suggests strategies that marketers can use to effectively enhance experiential offerings for visitors at agritourism events.

Understanding the smart society in rural development

The smart society is a global movement that is highlighted in line with digital technology advances. Most studies of the smart society focus on the use of technology to aid human activities, especially in urban areas. Yet, the study on how technology impacts rural communities is still limited. As such, this paper provides an understanding of the smart society in a rural development context by examining the role of digital technology.The study applied qualitative research methods to understand the complexity ofan empirical study and used in-depth interviews with key informants. Then, a qualitative content analysis method was used by analysing communication systematically and objectively. The study found that the rural community was able to access and utilize external resources to provide added value to the community. Moreover, interactions between the rural and urban communities generated ideas through a learning process. One of these ideas was the application of digital technology to stimulate the social and economic development of rural communities. Digital technology was used to promote the potential of the village and facilitate the community in preserving local culture. Regardless, rural communities still have limited skills in usingand developing this technology independently.

Indigenous multipurpose shrubs of Lebanon, a rich resource for benefits and economic development in rural communities

Indigenous multipurpose shrubs of Lebanon, a rich resource for benefits and economic development in rural communities