District Economy Research Articles

Constraints Encountered by Groundnut Growers in Adopting Recommended TNAU Groundnut Production Technologies in Villupuram District

Background: Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is a vital crop for the agricultural economy in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu. Despite the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University’s (TNAU) recommended production technologies aimed at improving yield and sustainability, adoption rates among groundnut growers remain low. This study investigates the challenges faced by these farmers in adopting these technologies. Methods: The study employs an ex-post facto research design, focusing on Melmalayanur and Vallam blocks within Villupuram district. A total of 120 groundnut growers were randomly selected from four villages. Primary data was collected using a structured interview schedule, while secondary data was sourced from relevant agricultural reports and publications. Constraints faced by farmers were analyzed using Garrett’s ranking technique. Result: The study identified key constraints impacting technology adoption, ranked by severity. Non-sremunerative prices and price fluctuations emerged as the most significant barrier, followed by high input costs and inadequate credit facilities. Other notable challenges included a lack of timely and appropriate extension services, insufficient technical know-howand pest and disease infestations. Scarcity and high wages of labor, inadequate processing machinesand delays in the availability of inputs further hindered adoption rates.

What are the underlying causes and dynamics of land use conflicts in metropolitan junction areas? A case study of the central Chengdu– Chongqing region in China

Land use conflicts (LUCs), as a spatial manifestation of the conflicts in the human-land relationships, have a profound impact on regional sustainable development. For China’s metropolitan junction areas (MJAs), the existence of “administrative district economies” has made the issue of LUCs more prominent. Based on a case study of the central Chengdu–Chongqing region, we conducted an exploratory spatial data analysis of the evolutionary process of regional LUCs. Furthermore, structural equation modeling was utilized to analyze the dynamic mechanism of LUCs in MJAs, with a particular emphasis on exploring the influences of administrative boundary. The results showed that from 2010 to 2020, LUCs in the central Chengdu–Chongqing region continued to worsen, and the spatial process conflict and spatial structure conflict indices increased by more than 30.0%. The intensification of LUCs in the central Chengdu–Chongqing region from 2010 to 2020 was mainly the result of the deterioration of conflicts in evaluation units with low conflict levels. LUCs in China’s metropolitan areas generally presented a circular gradient distribution, weakening from the core to the periphery, but there were some strong isolated conflict zones in the outer regions. LUCs in China’s MJAs were the result of interactions among multiple factors, e.g., natural environment, socio-economic development, policy and institutional processes, and administrative boundary effects. Administrative boundary affected the flow of socio-economic elements, changing the supply-and-demand competition of stakeholders for land resources, consequently exerting an indirect influence on LUCs. This study advances the theory of the dynamic mechanism of LUCs, and provides theoretical support for the governance of these conflicts in transboundary areas.

On the Increase of Electricity Prices in the Territory of Non-Price Zones of the Far Eastern Federal District and Their Impact on Industry

The economy of the Far Eastern Federal District of Russia is characterized by a significant share of industrial production in the overall GRP structure. For this reason, an important factor affecting the industrial and investment development of the macroregion is the price of electricity supplied to industrial consumers. This article is devoted to the study of the dynamics of a significant increase in electricity prices in 2023 in Khabarovsky Krai, Amurskaya Oblast, Primorsky Krai, Jewish Autonomous Oblast, included in the territory of non-price zones of the wholesale electricity market, as well as factors influencing the identified price increases that affect the magnitude and dynamics of changes in regional GRPs, which emphasizes the theoretical and the applied relevance of the presented research. The authors review the role of the Far Eastern Federal District economy in the formation of the country's GRP, the role of the industrial sector in the development of the economy of the macroregion, the share of electricity consumption by industry in the GRP structure, which emphasizes the high importance of the energy factor in the economic development of the studied territories. The materials present the results of calculating the dynamics of changes in electricity demand in the federal districts of Russia for the period of 2008-2022. The authors conclude that such a significant increase in electricity prices for the supplied industry will lead to an even greater lag in the industrial potential of the macroregion not only from the whole world, but also from the rest of Russia, which will negatively affect the entire sphere of socio–economic life of the macroregion, which determines the need to review government measures in the field of tariff containment in the territories of the Far Eastern Federal District.

СОСТОЯНИЕ СЕЛЬСКОГО ХОЗЯЙСТВА ЛЕНИНГРАДСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ

The agro-industrial complex of the Leningrad Region is a traditional sector of the economy in the North-Western District; it plays one of the leading roles in providing the country as a whole and individual industries in particular with raw materials and finished products. To ensure the economic security of the country, agriculture plays a huge role, since it reflects the state of food security of the state. In this regard, monitoring the state of agriculture is very important, especially in those regions that play a leading role in ensuring it. This is necessary for timely management decisions in the agricultural sector. Moreover, the agro-industrial complex of the Leningrad region is focused primarily on meeting the needs of the population of large settlements, which increases the feasibility of conducting a study of the current situation in the region, which is practically one of the donors in the field of agriculture in the country. Monitoring the situation of agricultural development in the Leningrad region showed that in 2023, within the framework of the agro-industrial complex, the region succeeded, however, high-quality monitoring allows us to state not only the dynamics of development, but also the factors constraining it, and their neutralization will accelerate development in this direction. The purpose of the study is to analyze and assess the current situation in the agro-industrial complex industry in the Leningrad region, as well as to study future prospects for its development. The problem of the research is that without a systematic and constant study of the situation in the agricultural sector, it will be difficult to build a strategy for its development and ensure the economic security of the country, since it must be based on its results corresponding to the realities of today's development of the country's agriculture, as well as the world economy The methodology of the review study presented in the article is based on a systems approach and includes: synthesis, analysis, systematization, descriptive method, comparison, as well as a graphical method for visualizing quantitative data and their dynamics. Results of the analysis: assessment of the current situation in the agro-industrial complex and identification of key areas, study of forecasts, analysis of the state program for the development of the agro-industrial complex.

Mobilising in a (former)-red subculture industrial district: the case of the No-Keu permanent assembly

ABSTRACT The article contributes to the understanding of the impact of capitalism on social movements that mobilise against environmental pollution. While research on the topic has looked especially at global trends in capitalist development, the analysis switches attention to the specific local forms of economic development. It does so by focusing on the so-called district economy and related local political subcultures, looking at their decline in particular. Based on interviews and document analysis, the empirical investigation of a protest campaign in Tuscany, Italy, against the illegal disposal of dangerous industrial waste and the alleged collusion of members of the local political and economic elite with organised crime demonstrates the effects of the degeneration of the local model of development. The article explores challenges and opportunities for contentious politics in defining not only the grievances but also the networked organisational structure, the politicised collective frames and the eventful repertoire of protest.

Identify Leading Sectors to Accelerate Regional Economic Growth

The establishment of regional autonomy in Indonesia gives greater authority to each region in managing its own government affairs, including in terms of economic development and development. This study aims to analyze the leading sectors of Sleman regency to determine the direction of regional economic development. This research used quantitative methods. The data used is secondary data, GRDP for the 2010-2021 period in Sleman regency, Yogyakarta Special Region province. In this study, the Location Quotient (LQ) model was used to identify the base and non-base sectors in the Sleman district economy. The assessment of these sectors is based on Gross Regional Domestic Product at constant prices. Klasen typology was used to identify the leading sectors in the regional economy. The results showed that as many as ten sectors in Sleman regency became base sectors during the period 2010-2021. The conclusion from this research is that Sleman regency has ten leading sectors in the regional economy. Therefore, this research can be used as a reference for the Sleman district government to focus on developing these leading sectors to accelerate economic growth

Analysis of the Role and Contribution of Fishermen's Wives to Family Income in Likupang Barat District, North Minahasa Regency, Indonesia

Lembeh West Likupang District is one of the tourist destinations in North Sulawesi and even in Indonesia. West Likupang District consists of 20 villages and three of them are villages located on the coast that have quite well-known beach tourism potential, namely Bahoi Village, Jayakarsa Village and Bulutui Village. The existence of these three coastal tourist village destinations helps the economy of the people who live in this coastal tourist area. Women's contributions are made to help their husbands earn a living, which in the end is expected to increase family income so that family needs are met. This research is intended to be based on this.
 The research aims to identify and analyze the forms of activities of fishermen's wives and forms of independent business apart from being a housewife as well as supporting the family economy in West Likupang District and to analyze how much income fishermen's wives contribute to the income of fishermen's families in West Likupang District.
 The research location was in Bahoi Village, Jayakarsa Village, Bulutui Village, West Likupang District and purposive sampling research method was used to carry out the research. The criteria for respondents were being married to a fisherman and living in Bahoi Village, Jayakarsa Village, and Bulutui Village. The number of respondents in each village was 10 people, so there were 30 respondents in total.
 The research results show that there are two roles for fishermen's wives in carrying out daily activities, namely, the domestic role and the public role. The contribution of fishermen's wives' income to family income is 42%. This value shows how big a role women play in increasing family income and meeting family needs.

DIGITAL MARKETING PADA PELAKU USAHA PEMULA DI SMK AT TAUFIQIYAH

Sumenep is the easternmost city in Madura. Sumenep has natural wealth that has great potential to be used as a business area. Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are expected to spearhead the economy in Sumenep district, plus the district has a program for a thousand entrepreneurs and a thousand tourism to introduce Sumenep Regency as the soul of Madura. Sumenep is home to the Wiraraja University campus which has a Faculty of Economics and Business with a Digital Business Study Program. This is a benchmark for instilling an entrepreneurial spirit from an early age.At – Taufiqiyah Vocational School, Sumenep Regency, located at Jl. Safari No. 035 Aengbaja Raja, Bluto sub-district, Sumenep Regency. This teaches students to instill an entrepreneurial spirit from an early age, but it is a shame that the school does not yet have a special department for business and marketing or digital business. At - Taufiqiyah Vocational School gradually has to follow the development of digital technology which has provided major and fundamental changes in various aspects of life as well as business organizations, a practical approach in managing changes in business organizations in the digital era so that the transformation carried out by planning and implementing strategies produces human resources who are better prepared to face change. This researcher found that students initially studied digital marketing autodidactically or on their own by trying to market using the social media they had, but this was not enough without intense training to increase students' knowledge and skills, such as by practicing advertising, product photos and strategies for marketing on social media so that students can finally enter the market or set up a shop in a market place, but this needs to be done because currently students are just trying without any clear training. Students are expected to be able to serve customers or customers in a friendly and open manner, be disciplined in their business and be able to do digital marketing well.

Temporal Study of Trend Analysis of Tourism Flow in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh from 2008-2022 and its Seasonality for Tourism Forecasting

Accelerating growth of the tourism industry in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh over the past decade, contributing substantially to the district economy, and creating employment opportunities for locals, attracts the attention of researchers to a greater extent. This research paper presents insights into tourism dynamism in the study area, spanning the period from 2008 to 2022. It mainly uses secondary data collected from various government departments, tourist records, and surveys to analyze the trend and seasonality of tourism and further explore their implications for tourism forecasting. The findings of the study reveal considerable fluctuations in tourist influx over an analyzed period which could be attributed to various economic, social, and climatic factors. Further research explores seasonality, including peak and off-peak seasons, and the factors responsible for them. Cartographical methods and statistical methods such as (simple average method, annual growth rate, and coefficient of determination) are used to quantify seasonality, propose a tourism forecasting model on the basis of the former, and further check the accuracy of the model. The results of the study help in understanding the tourism dynamism in Kullu district in a better way and provide valuable insights for the policymakers, tourism authorities, and local residents for developing various strategies to optimize tourism opportunities, manage the quality of tourism services, and ensure the development of the study area.

Pengembangan Ekonomi Kreatif Batik Tulis Pamekasan Upaya Peningkatan Ekonomi Masyakat Persepektif Ekonomi Islam

The development of the creative economy has an important role in the development of the community's economy in the field of cultural heritage-based crafts, namely written batik. The biggest challenge for batik artisans in the current era is that we must maintain the preservation of a work so that it is not inferior to other batik industries. Because as time went on, Pamekasan written batik was getting thinner due to the rise of printing batik starting to be marketed considering that printing batik was cheaper in terms of price and production was more practical. Therefore, empowering the creative economy is capable of providing change through training and this training is an effort to empower the creative economy in Pamekasan district, especially in the Proppo and Palegaan sub-districts to improve the community's economy. This research used field research. The purpose of this research is to find out the extent of people's understanding of the creative economy, the majority of which are batik artisans. The method used in this research is qualitative, with the following data collection tools: interviews, observation and documentation. From this research Pamekasan district can increase people's income by using sharia principles, in addition to the program provided by the district government through the sub-district so that it can add insight and experience to participants who take part in the training. There were 15 people who took part in the training program and all implemented it in terms of batik management and also the use of social media.

Collaborative Governance in PT Trans-Pacific Petrochemical Indotama CSR Program “BANG JALI (Lemons Agropolitan Development)”

BANG JALI Program (Lemons Agropolitan Development) is a corporate social responsibility (CSR) program from PT Trans-Pacific Petrochemical Indotama. This background program is based on Tasikharjo Village's imbalanced economy in the Jenu district. The existence of an orange plantation managed properly by a group through Gapoktan Sumber Rejeki was able to increase economic matters from society, build a cooperation culture, and encourage local development. The implementation of this program involves cooperation from various stakeholders, such as government, private actors, and non-governmental institutions. This paper examines collaboration between stakeholders in program implementation with collaborative governance concepts. This research was done used a qualitative approach to obtain phenomena experienced by the research object to be explained with analysis descriptive techniques. The collaborative concept results show that the cooperation between stakeholders on the BANG JALI (Lemons Agropolitan Development) implementation program can be categorized as a collaborative process.

The Effect of Training and Its Impact on the Performance of Agricultural Investors in the Nias District

This research investigates the influence of training initiatives on the performance of agricultural investors in the Nias District. With the agricultural sector playing a crucial role in the district's economy, enhancing investor performance becomes essential for sustainable growth. Initial findings suggest a positive correlation between training participation and investor performance. Training programs are shown to equip agricultural investors with valuable skills, knowledge, and techniques, enabling them to make informed decisions, optimize resource utilization, and implement best practices. Additionally, the study identifies various factors influencing the effectiveness of training, including program content, delivery methods, and ongoing support. In conclusion, this study emphasizes the significance of training programs in enhancing the performance of agricultural investors within the Nias District.

The impact of digital transformation and the use of Whatsapp chatbot technology on the development of the creative economy in Deli district of Serdang


 
 
 
 In our current revolutionary era, the digital economy is a projection of new talent that can inspire competitiveness. The digital economy is currently growing rapidly around the world, including Indonesia, as evidenced by the increasing number of internet users. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that ongoing digitization is not only benefiting those economic actors who can thrive with technological advances, but also creating inequalities for those who cannot keep up. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of digital transformation and the use of whatsapp chatbot technology on the development of the creative economy in Deli Serdang district. The type of research used in this research is quantitative research. The data source used is primary data by distributing questionnaires to respondents, in this case, creative economy actors in Deli Serdang district. The analysis technique used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis using the SPSS 26 program. The results of the study state that the digital transformation and whatsapp chatbot variables have a positive and significant effect on the creative economy
 
 
 

Spatial structure and influencing factors of regional city supply networks in manufacturing: A case study of Shandong, China

COVID-19 has driven the formation of regional supply chains. In addition, cities became the basic units of intra-regional supply chain organization under urban administrative economies. Based on the data mining of the buyer-supplier relationship of listed manufacturing firms, this study explores the spatial characteristics of city supply networks within Shandong by the indexes of degree centrality, closeness centrality, betweenness centrality, eigenvector centrality, and a community detection algorithm using the social network analysis (SNA) method and ArcGIS software. It investigates the influencing factors of city supply networks by the correlation and regression of the quadratic assignment procedure (QAP). The results show the following: 1) Shandong has formed a multi-center city supply network with Jinan, Qingdao, Yantai-Weihai, and the distribution pattern of city centrality measured by different centrality indicators shows differences. 2) Cities belonging to the same network community show a coexistence of spatial proximity and “enclave” distribution. 3) Geographic proximity, convenient transportation links, administrative district economy, similarity of business environments represented by development zones, export-oriented or domestic market-oriented division of labor between cities, value chain division of labor between cities, and land price differences between cities promote the formation of regional city supply networks. Conversely, differences in local market size and wage levels between cities hinder the formation of city supply networks. This study attempts to apply the analysis results to regional planning from the perspective of regional industrial synergy development. Additionally, as it is based on typical Chinese provinces, it can provide policy references for national administrative regions and countries/regions at similar spatial scales for manufacturing supply chains, as well as for regional spatial layout decisions of manufacturing enterprises.

Impact of Climate Induced Disaster in Sindhupalchowk District


 
 
 This study attempt to analyze the impact of climate induced disaster on human, private housing, government building, and economy in Sindhupalchowk district based on the information available on Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction Portal from 1971 to 2022. The disaster caused by climate change can be classified as hydrological, climatological, meteorological, or both. Hydrological disasters are controlled by hydrological processes, such as floods, droughts, and avalanches; climatological disasters are concerned with hazards related to extreme temperatures, such as heat waves, cold waves, and wildfires; and meteorological disasters represent storms of all types, such as snowstorms, thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes. This article is based on literature review that includes district disaster preparedness and response plan (DPRP) and different articles related to disaster and climate induced disaster. DRR portal of MoHA and Disinventar are the major secondary source of information. Sindhuplchowk district is one of the disaster-prone districts of Nepal. Landslide, flood and thunderbolt are the major disasters of Sindhupalchowk district. Climate induced disaster affected 100,903 families; 4,467 persons have lost their lives, 2,778 to have been injured, 314 missing. It has found that among all disaster 53% death toll by climate induced disaster and 47% death happens due to the non-climate induced disaster. Damage and losses due to the disaster were amounted to an estimated 72,565,001 Nepalese rupees. The findings of this study can help local, national, and international policies and decision-making in order to lessen the risks associated with these disasters and foster resilient communities.
 
 

Samarkand region land resources and the status of their use in the economy

The article talks about the composition of agricultural land resources of Samarkand region, including irrigated land resources and its importance. The role of these lands in the agro-economy of the region, the district-level characteristics are described by its land types. In agriculture, the share of irrigated land and arable land is represented in the form of tables and diagrams. The importance of irrigated land in the economy of regional districts is shown by the example of regional agriculture and other industries. In the concluding part of the article, proposals and recommendations on the rational use of agricultural land in the economy have been developed.

Analysis of Sustainable Development Progress in the State of Sabah, Malaysia

Development is a process of creating a prosperous society in terms of its economic, social, political and environmental quality. The government plays a crucial role in realising sustainable development by transforming the state and district economies and balancing socioeconomic income. Issues on Sabah’s development have long been debated. The extent of the interest among relevant parties regarding Sabah’s development and how the government ‘tolerates’ ensuring that Sabah is developing at the same pace as other states must be examined crucially. This research aims to investigate the condition of Sabah based on three main pillars of sustainable development: economics, social and environment. The studies only adapted descriptive analysis geared by a questionnaire distributed only to the local Sabahan. Overall, we received 30 respondents, and the outcomes are mixed. Overall, the majority of Sabahan is satisfied with the growth achieved by Sabah; however, they feel pressured by the cost of living and agree that there are still huge poverty issues in this state. Meanwhile, in environmental quality, the local Sabahan are satisfied with the government's approach to maintaining the environment despite huge development in major cities such as Kota Kinabalu. These studies could give meaningful insight to the policymakers in ensuring the development of Sabah is according to the United Nation’s sustainable development policy.

Penggunaan Badan Hukum Perkumpulan terhadap Badan Usaha Milik Desa: Bagaimana Kedudukan dan Implikasinya?

Village Owned Enterprises (BUM Desa) have a very strategic role in improving the economy, especially in South Suwawa District, Bone Bolango Regency, Gorontalo Province. BUM Desa is formed by the Village Government in order to maximize the entire economic potential of the village. This study discusses how the position and implications of the use of association legal entities by BUM Desa in improving the village economy in South Suwawa District, Bone Bolango Regency. The research method used in this research is juridical-empirical type, data collection techniques obtained through observation are then processed and analyzed descriptively. The purpose of this study is that BUM Desa has strong legality in improving the village economy in South Suwawa District in particular and Bone Bolango Regency in general, as well as how to overcome economic problems that arise in the future.

House Biermann in Durban: A Case of “Regional Vernacular” in the Modern Architectural Heritage of South Africa

AbstractIn September 2020, the South African Institute of Architects KwaZulu‐Natal Regional Heritage Committee launched an urgent national and international appeal to support the preservation of an important architectural artifact: the house of Barrie Biermann in Durban. The building, considered the most significant project carried out by the South African architect and academic, is today in danger of being demolished. Built in 1962 with great economy in the residential district of Westridge, it represents Biermann's particular vision of modern architecture and was a compelling experiment in domestic space. The present article reconstructs, through a selection of archival materials and pictures from the Technical Reference Library (University of KwaZulu‐Natal, Durban), the context and design ideas of the project and some construction features. These aspects, in particular related to Biermann's architectural vision and references, highlight the vital need to protect this heritage of modern architecture in the context of South Africa.

THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF MECHANISMS OF FORMATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGION

The article comprehensively examines the conceptualization of national interests in the field of international relations. The author through a comprehensive analysis of scientific and methodological literature determined that based on the conceptualization of mechanisms for the formation of sustainable development of regions, the mechanism for implementing sustainable development strategies at the regional level should be considered as a tool for direct impact on socio-economic system. Analysis of the socio-economic situation in specific regions, aimed at developing an active policy of sustainable development, showed that a special approach to solving the problem of sustainable development, related to the structure of the district's economy, its demographic, national and religious composition, natural conditions, state of use subsoil and their prospects. Such an analysis showed that in order to ensure sustainable socio-economic development of the region, it is necessary to adhere to a certain hierarchy of goals and priorities. Emphasis is placed on the fact that among the many mechanisms for the formation of sustainable development, special attention is paid to such methods as organizational and technological, socio-economic; administrative. In particular, the organizational and technological method, first of all, involves the creation of a specialized, dedicated organizational structure, the area of responsibility of which is the creation, maintenance and operation of the entire structure of the mechanism. Performance of official duties is carried out by means of the modern software and hardware complex which separate aspects are used for the decision of the set tasks, within the limits of achievement of the purposes of sustainable development. It stated that the fact that all the problems of social and economic development of the region cannot be solved without financial support, bearing in mind the whole range of budget financing, monetary circulation, liquidity, and the functioning of the securities market, because for a market economy mobilization of financial resources and their effective use are gaining importance in the implementation of social and economic programs.