Household Economy Research Articles

Processing Training Zero Waste Becoming a Craft Product of Economic Value for Coastal Women in Lalowaru Village

Liquid and solid waste is still a problem today. The existence of waste pollution can damage the environment, bring natural disasters, disrupt public health and other living things. An example of solid waste is garbage that is often found both in the yard of the house and around the coast. Inorganic waste has a decomposition time of 1 years to more than 1,000 years because it is made of chemicals so that bacteria are unable to decompose it. If inorganic waste is burned, air pollution will occur because the smoke produced can interfere with public health. The purpose of this service is to introduce the application of zero waste which can be a product that can improve the household economy of the Lalowaru Sub-District. This activity was carried out by conducting a demonstration of making handicrafts. The results of the service show that with this training, service participants get an educational understanding of waste that can be processed into handicraft products that have added value.

The Contribution of Pipper nigrum L. to the Livelihoods of the Main Value Chain Actors in Njombe-Penja Sub-Division of the Littoral Region of Cameroon

The main objective of this study was to contribute to the sustainable trade of pipper nigrum L. from the forest area of Njombe-Penja for improved livelihoods of the actors involved in the value chain and poverty reduction. Despite the availability and the importance of non-timbers forests products in poverty reduction, sustainable livelihoods, food security, and conservation of natural resources, the market chain of Pipper Nigrum L. is still poorly understood as no study has yet been done on the contribution of white pepper to the livelihoods of the main value chain actors in Njombe-Penja sub-division. To achieve this objective, a market prospection and snowball sampling technique was used to identify the main actors of Pipper Nigrum L. in Njombe-Penja sub-division, Mungo Division of the Littoral Region of Cameroon. The main actors identified were stratified based on their role in the value chain (havesters, distributors, wholesalers and retaliers) from which individuals were randomly selected from each group. Surveys was used to capture primary quantitative data from the selected individuals. Before the full-scale study, a pilot test was conducted in Penja which tested the effectiveness of the questionnaires and to make necessary adjustments. To ensure reliability, the same survey protocol was used throughout the study. The questionnaires were also reviewed by other experts in the field. The data collected was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 and the Microsoft tool (Microsoft Excel 10). The annual profit margins (considering profits from January to December 2022) was calculated for the main actors as well as the contribution of white pepper to their household incomes.The results reveal that distributors make the highest annual profit margin (20,250,000 FCFA) followed by wholesalers (2,288,541 FCFA), producers (1,248,692 FCFA) and retailers (305,329 FCFA). According to the sample T test the contribution of white pepper to the total household income was statistically significant for all actors. These results suggest that white pepper plays an important economic role in the household economy necessitating the valorization of the Penja white pepper value chain by the government and other development actors.

Economic Empowerment of Households through Financial Management Training in Ciputih Village

Empowerment of Household Economics Through Financial Management Training in Ciputih Village is an effort to enhance household financial capabilities to drive economic stability and community resilience. Through tailored interactive workshops, the initiative introduced basic financial concepts, budget planning, savings, and investment strategies to the residents. Post-activity evaluations revealed improved financial understanding and better decision-making, evidenced by increased savings, enhanced budget allocation, and a heightened interest in entrepreneurship. The outcomes underscore the significance of financial education at the community level, strengthening not only individual aspects but also the overall village economy. Thus, empowerment through financial literacy aids not just households but also stimulates sustainable economic growth in rural communities.

UPGRADING SKILL DIFABEL PEREMPUAN MELALUI PROGRAM PEMBERDAYAAN. EFEKTIFKAH UNTUK EKONOMI RUMAH TANGGA?

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of empowerment programs to improve the skills of women with disabilities, whether it has an impact on their household economy. The research case study was conducted at the Himpunan Wanita Disabilitas Indonesia (HWDI) Makassar. This research is a qualitative descriptive. The data collection technique is carried out with an in-depth interview where this method will develop questions from a prepared list. The analysis method uses a triangulation technique where this technique will mutually confirm the data obtained from each informant. The goal is that the data obtained becomes valid and objective. The results showed that empowerment in the form of improving skills for women with disabilities is still not effective in helping the household economy. This happened because of the lack of post-activity control in the form of follow-up assistance from the organizers for women with disabilities. As a result, women with disabilities have not been able to maximize their potential and skills to produce products that have economic value in society. So that it does not have a significant impact on the household economy of women with disabilities.

Edukasi Budidaya Galo-galo untuk Peningkatan Produktivitas Masyarakat di Kelurahan Alai Gelombang Kota Pariaman

A simple cultivation process and an excellent opportunity to improve the household economy is a type of business that must be continuously educated in the community. Galo-galo (Trigona bees) are a group of small, stingless bees belonging to the Meliponini group, which are closely related to the stinging honey bees (Apis spp) in the Apidae tribe, which can be cultivated. Galo-galo cultivation is a simple type of business and has good economic prospects for the community; for this reason, community service activities need to be carried out in Alai Galombang Village Pariaman City, West Sumatera, namely a sub-district that has potential natural resources that can be used to provide nectar (food source), provide pollen (seed producer) and provide resin (nest builder) as well as guarantee water availability. Galo-galo education in the community uses counselling (socialization) and mentoring methods. The results of the activity show that education on Galo-galo cultivation among the community has resulted in fundamental changes in interest, knowledge and skills in Galo-galo cultivation. The proof is that the community already has four colonies and has carried out the first harvest in two colonies with a production output of 450 grams, potentially improving its economy.

Peran Program Keluarga Harapan Terhadap Peningkatan Ekonomi Keluarga Penerima Manfaat (KPM) Di Kecamatan Banjarmasin Timur Kota Banjarmasin

This study aims to determine the implementation and role of the Family of Hope program in improving the KPM economy in the East Banjarmasin District, Banjarmasin City. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative, with a research sample of 96 KPM. This study shows that the Implementation of the Family Hope Program in East Banjarmasin District has been going very well, seen from the active role of facilitators who regularly hold meetings with KPM and a change in KPM's mindset and the amount of assistance is appropriate without any deductions. Then, the most dominant role of the Family of Hope program is found in the income indicator, which is around 76%. Changes in KPM's mindset in controlling the funds provided have helped KPM meet their daily needs and others, increasing household spending above the poverty line. This indicates an increase in the KPM household economy.

Identifikasi Tumbuhan Famili Amaranthaceae di Jepara

Spinach plants as leaf vegetables have long been known and loved by the wider community. However, the impact is very large in terms of improving the household economy, especially the provision of nutritious food and also a source of family income. Data collection uses documentation, identification, and observation. This research was conducted in Troso Village, Pecangaan District, Jepara Regency. The height of the place meters above sea level. The research was carried out with field observations of 21 points. The research method used was the identification of each species of spinach consisting of Sand Spinach (Cyathula prostrata) = 182 species, Thorn Spinach (Amaranthus spinosus) = 2 species, Red Spinach (Amaranthus retroflexus) = 75 species, Boroco (Celosia Argentea) = 22 species , Flower knop (Gomphrena goblosa) = 23 species, Bunga Kremah (Altenathera Sesillis) = 121 species, Jorong (Achyranthes Aspera) = 15 species. The results of the research show that there are many plant species of the Amanranthaceae family. The plant species found will be identified based on their morphological characteristics.

Colonial education and the world market: The cotton school experiment in German Togo (1900–1914)

Critical research on colonial education should not only include the intentions of colonial actors, but also an awareness of possible learning outcomes that were intended or not intended by “the colonial masters”. The case study presented here explores the fate of an agricultural school located in Notsé (Togo) from its first ideas in 1900 until about 1914 (the end of German colonial rule in Togo). The main reason for setting up the “cotton school experiment” was to find ways of formalising the transfer of knowledge, competences and attitudes which were deemed necessary for the transformation of the local economy and society from a subsistence or household economy to capitalist modes of production. The history of this agricultural institution transcends colonial history between Germany and Togo, opening up a broader view of entanglements between the regional histories of Africa, Germany and the southern United States. The story begins with African Americans from Tuskegee in Alabama under the leadership of the African-American educationist Booker T. Washington, who were despatched to German Togo in 1900 in order to enhance local cash-crop style cotton production for the sake of the German cotton industry in Germany. It ends with the colonial government in Togo appointing German regional agricultural officers to consult and instruct local Togolese communities in cash-crop production as itinerant teachers.

The Effect of Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather on Household Location Choice and Economic Welfare

The Effect of Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather on Household Location Choice and Economic Welfare

Fenomenologis Peran Industri Rokok dalam Memberdayakan Kaum Perempuan (Studi Kasus Pabrik Rokok Tunas Mandiri, Pacitan, Jawa Timur)

The cigarette industry is an industry that has an important role in the economy and employment. The objectives of this research are (i) to determine the share of female workers compared to male workers at the Tunas Mandiri Cigarette Factory; (ii) To find out the benefits obtained by female workers in helping their household economy. The method used is a qualitative method supported by primary data, namely sourced from interviews. The results of this research are (i) The share of workers at the Tunas Mandiri Cigarette Factory, female workers, is greater than male workers, in 2023, namely the share of female workers will reach 95.4% and the share of male workers 4.6%; (ii) Women workers receive various benefits that are useful in helping their household economy, namely for school fees, for paying motorbike loans, for paying bank installments, for saving, for daily food costs. The implication of this research is to provide information and references that women can help their household economy by working in various industrial sectors.

The Contribution of Women Traders in Increasing Household Economic Income in Saumlaki South Tanimbar Sub-District

This research aims to explore the contribution of women traders in increasing household economic income in Saumlaki, South Tanimbar Sub-district. Saumlaki, as part of the Tanimbar Islands, faces complex economic challenges, especially among households. Women traders in this region have an important role in creating economic opportunities and overcoming economic difficulties in their neighborhoods. This research aims to understand the extent to which women traders contribute to increasing household economic income. This involves analyzing their role in creating employment, increasing access to economic resources, and influencing the economic development of the community. This research used a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and observation as data collection methods. Data was analyzed through a process of coding and emerging themes to understand the impact of women traders on the household economy. The results showed that women traders have a significant role in increasing household economic income in Saumlaki. They are able to create economic opportunities, expand networks, and make a meaningful contribution to the economic development of the community. This research confirms that women traders have an important role in increasing household economic income in Saumlaki, South Tanimbar Sub-district. In this context, supporting efforts that strengthen their role in local economic development could be a relevant and strategic step in fighting poverty and improving household welfare in this region.

Socio-Economic Factors and Women’s Empowerment: The Mediation Role of Training/Skill Development

The Saudi Vision 2030 has a view that women’s participation in the workforce not only helps to shift the prevailing attitudes and economic structures within a region but also significantly impacts the economic well-being of their families. Women can supplement their family’s income by earning a wage, leading to an improved standard of living and better overall health outcomes. Therefore, this study tries to find the relationship between socio-economic factors and women’s empowerment and investigate the mediating role of training/skill development between socio-economics factors and women’s empowerment among Saudi women. This study collected the data with authentic and well-developed questionnaires from renowned areas of Saudi Arabia. The sample size for the analysis consisted of 327 participants and used Smart PLS for data analysis. The results of this study found that socio-economic factors have no significant direct impact on women’s empowerment. In contrast, socio-economic factors positively impact training/skill development as well as training/skill development impacts women’s empowerment. Therefore, training/skill development mediates the relationship between socio-economic factors and women’s empowerment. This study found that the women participating are essential for the development of overall society. The study revealed the crucial role played by women in contributing to the household economy, as reflected by the income generated by them is comparable to that of male workers. This can be attributed to the significant drive exhibited by housewives to assist their husbands in easing the financial burden, along with the favorable opportunities presented by natural resources. The training/skill development program positively and significantly enhances the chances of women’s empowerment in Saudi Arabia.

DAMPAK EKONOMI DESA MELALUI WISATA PANTAI WANE DALAM PERSPEKTIF EKONOMI ISLAM KEC. MONTA, KAB. BIMA

This study aims to determine the economic impact of villages through wane beach tourism in the Islamic Economic Perspective of Monta District, Bima District. Research using desk research methods with online data and information search techniques, secondary sources, and scientific publication sources. While the analytical techniques used are qualitative descriptive analysis techniques, analogies, comparisons of several research results and other scientific publications with the problems of the economic dimension of the village through tourist beaches. The results showed that there are two aspects in the village economy, the first is the positive aspect for the village economy, increasing village economic income, Making villages more exposed, transportation roads are asphalted, household economies increase, fishermen have the opportunity to sell fish. The Islamic economic view of the impact of tourism villages focuses on welfare, justice, and utilizing the environment without damaging the environment. While the negative aspects for the village economy are the lack of village security, high crime rates on visitors that hinder local tourists from visiting and will reduce village income. In view of economics Islam is to strongly condemn the acts that are zhalim and the level of crime that results in harm to others.

Involution of Community Empowerment in Strengthening the Household Economy of Homeless and Beggars in Topeng Village, Malang City

One of the problems in Malang City is that there are still marginalized groups such as homeless people and beggars. Through the Desaku Menanti program initiated by the Ministry of Social Affairs and managed by the Malang City P3AP2KB Social Service, they are placed in Kampung Topeng to be empowered. This coaching has been going on for 4 years (starting from 2016 to 2020). However, in 2019 this area had no productive activities or an involution process occurred. This research uses a qualitative approach with ethnography. With the AGIL scheme (Adaptation, Goal-attainment, Integration, Latency) which is part of Talcott Parsons' Functional Structural Theory, this research produced several findings. Based on data collection about homeless people and beggars in Kampung Topeng. The findings of this study state that the form of empowerment involution is in the form of program unsustainability. The factors causing involution come from program implementation and target beneficiaries. From the program implementer's side, it is closely related to changes in the priority scale of the agency's program, changes in the head of the agency, limited resources, deterioration of collaboration, the issue of location far from the city center. Meanwhile, from the community side, the culture of poverty and non-standardized quality. Involusi Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dalam Penguatan Ekonomi Rumah Tangga Gelandangan dan Pengemis di Kampung Topeng, Kota MalangSalah satu permasalahan di Kota Malang adalah masih terdapat kelompok marginal seperti gelandangan dan pengemis. Melalui program Desaku Menanti yang digagas oleh Kementerian Sosial dan dikelola oleh Dinas Sosial P3AP2KB Kota Malang mereka ditempatkan di Kampung Topeng untuk diberdayakan. Pembinaan ini sudah berlangsung selama 4 tahun (mulai dari tahun 2016 sampai 2020). Namun pada 2019 kawasan ini tidak ada aktivitas yang produktif atau terjadi proses involusi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis etnografi. Dengan skema AGIL (Adaptation, Goal-attainment, Integration, Latency) yang merupakan bagian dari Teori Struktural Fungsional milik Talcott Parsons penelitian ini menghasilkan beberapa temuan. Berdasarkan pengumpulan data mengenai gelandangan dan pengemis yang ada di Kampung Topeng. Temuan-temuan penelitian ini menyatakan bentuk involusi pemberdayaan berupa ketidakberlanjutan program. Faktor-faktor penyebab involusi berasal dari pelaksanaan program dan warga binaan sasaran. Dari sisi pelaksana program terkait erat dengan perubahan skala prioritas program dinas, pergantian kepala dinas, keterbatasan sumber daya, kemerosotan kolaborasi persoalan lokasi yang jauh dari pusat kota. Sedangkan dari sisi masyarakat kebudayaan kemiskinan dan kualitas tidak terstandar.

Boosting Entrepreneurial Motivation Through Community Service Programs for Disaster-Affected Communities In Pasigala

Disasters only bring impacts, particularly on the economic aspects of communities. All aspects, both directly and indirectly, ultimately lead to the loss of income potential for the community as a livelihood. Therefore, one of the efforts to address these issues, especially for household economies, is to cultivate entrepreneurial spirit through community engagement activities in the form of Islamic entrepreneurship education. This activity aims to increase entrepreneurial interest among disaster-affected communities. The activity was carried out at Huntap Duyu with 50 participants in an offline session at the Huntap Duyu Mosque. The method used was through presentations and discussions with the participants. The activity's outcome is the community's increased interest in entrepreneurship to enhance household economic self-reliance.

Peranan Wanita dalam Ekonomi Rumah Tangga Petani Sawit (Studi Kasus di Desa Mekar Mulya, Kecamatan Sematu Jaya, Kabupaten Lamandau, Kalimantan Tengah)

Women often play a role in helping to meet the basic needs of the household. Women who are part of the family like other family members have the same duties and functions in supporting the family, not only in carrying out activities within the family, but in life. The purpose of this research is to find out the economic conditions of the oil palm smallholder households, the extent of the role of women in the household economy, and what factors influence the role of women in the smallholder household economy. This study used a quantitative descriptive method with a simple random sampling technique. The sample is a woman who is a palm oil famer’s wife’s.The OLS Regression methode is used to predict the factors that affec the role of women in the household economy. The results of this study indicate that the economic condition of the households of oil palm farmers, as seen from the average income, is high. The role of women in the smallholder household economy is low. Factors that affect the role of women in the household economy are the number of family dependents, length of work, and land area.

PERAN PEREMPUAN DALAM USAHA PEMBUATAN TEMPE DI DESA LAMBUSA KECAMATAN KONDA KABUPATEN KONAWE SELATAN

The low level of household income encourages all elements to be utilized as much as possible to improve the household economy, including housewives. This study aims to examine the role of women in the tempe-making business in Lambusa village, Konda subdistrict, South Konawe Regency. The population in the study were all women who were active in Mr. Madarin's tempe making business in Lambusa Village. The informants in the study were divided into two groups, namely the main informants (female employees working in the tempe business) and the supporting informants (tempe business owners). The determination of the informants was purposive with the criteria that the informants were considered to have the capacity related to the role of women as business actors who were able to provide information related to the tempe-making business, so the research informants were 6 people. The research data were collected through survey, interview, documentation and recording methods using an instrument in the form of an interview guide. The descriptive qualitative analysis used in this research consists of three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion or data verification. The results showed that the role of women in the business activities of tempeh production included preparation of tools and materials, washing, boiling, skinning soybeans, soaking, steaming, leavening, and packaging. The role of women is included in the active role category because women are always active in each stage of the tempeh production process. Although the main role of women is basically only in the wrapping or packaging process.

Do women's working hours inputs yield higher household economic welfare than men's?

Time allocation, which encompasses various aspects of the labor market and the household sphere, is a key factor affecting both genders in the employment and household spheres. Using the data from China Family Panel Studies Survey (CFPS) of 2014, 2016 and 2018, the paper examines the impact of working hours input on household economic welfare. The research results indicate that women's working hours input significantly contributes to the household economy and passes a series of robustness tests; the positive effect of women's working hours input on the household economy is stronger than that of men using the household savings rate to measure household economic welfare; and there are increasing working hours input and enhancing household economic welfare through the mechanism of increasing household income. Theoretically, time allocation is placed within the logical framework of the household microcosm. It suggests that individual working hours influence household economic welfare. Practically, the research findings provide useful policy insights: raising workers' wage levels, narrowing the gender labor gap, and improving working time systems and work arrangements to promote the equal development of both genders in the employment and household spheres.

The Role of “Ikan Makan” and “Ikan Tacucu” to Overcome the Financial Insecurity of Purse Seine Crews Households in Maluku

“Ikan makan” and “ikan tacucu” are the terms found in purse seine fishing systems in Maluku which is one of the important sources in the economic sustainability of fishermen crews’ households. This study aims to: 1) Describe the meaning and function of “ikan makan” and “ikan tacucu” in the context of purse seine fisheries in Maluku, 2) Analyze the importance of “ikan makan” and “ikan tacucu” in improving the economy of purse seine crews households, and 3) Analyze the importance of “ikan makan” and “ikan tacucu” in overcoming the financial insecurity for purse seine crews households. This research was conducted by using a survey method. Data were analyzed by using qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis. The results show that there are two patterns of the distribution of “ikan makan”; first share the fish equally among the all crews and then each of them is responsible for it; second, selling all the “ikan makan” and the money will be divided equally among all crew members. The income of the crews from the sale of “ikan makan” in fish season is IDR 69,000 – 166,000/trip and in no fish season fish IDR 44,000 – 111,000/trip. Income from the sale of “ikan makan” during the fish season and no fish season are not able to overcome the households financial insecurity and only to reduce or suppress it.

Gender Equality and Microfinance

Microfinance is a type of Banking Service that is Provides to unemployed or Low Income Individuals or group who would otherwise have no other means of gaining financial service. Microfinance as the modern tool to combat Poverty for Rural development. Microfinance and self help group are effective in Reducing Poverty. Empowering women and creating awareness which finally result is sustainable development of the nation. The main Aim of Microfinance is to empower women. In 1990 the problems of women workers in unorganized sector’s fro bad to worse as most of the women who were engaged in various self employment activities have last their livelihood, Despite in Substantial contribution of women’s to both household and national Economy, their work is considered Just an Extension of household domain and remains non-monetized. In India’s Microfinance Scene is dominated by SHG as an Effective Mechanism for providing financial service to the unreached poor and also in strengthening their collective self help capacities leading to their empowerment. Rapid progress in SHG formation has now turned into an empowerment movement among women Across the country. Microfinance is necessary to overcome exploitation, create confidence for Economic Self Reliance of the Rural Poor Particularly among Rules women. Although no magic bullet. They are potentially a very significant contribution to gender equality and women’s empowerment. Through their contribution to women ability to earn an Income. These programs have potential to Initiate a series of virtuous spirals. Economic empowerment and social political empowerment.”