Framework For Sustainable Development Research Articles

Features of the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in the Regional Integration Systems of the EAEU Countries

Aim. To study the features of strategic planning and practical implementation of the concept of sustainable development of the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union, taking into account the Sustainable Development Goals in the context of the formation of a new architecture of the world structure and a change in the current world order.Tasks. Consider the essence and principles of the SDG implementation; identify the specifics of the integration of the SDGs into the national strategies of individual states of the post-Soviet space; analyze the features of the localization of SDGs at the regional level using the example of Eurasian integration; determine the role of the EAEU in the context of the formation of a multipolar world system and strengthening the its position as a macro-regional center of the power; justify the priorities for achieving the SDGs in the context of sustainable development of the EAEU.Methods. To achieve the set goals the following methodological approaches were used in the article. The constructivist approach makes it possible to determine the essence of sustainable development, its significance for society and the economy, as well as to analyze the regulatory and legal framework of the EAEU countries in this area. Comparative analysis made it possible to determine the relationship of SDGs with changed world architectures in retrospect and the current conditions. Empirical analysis makes it possible to assess the practical steps and efforts of the EAEU countries to achieve the SDGs, including the implementation of innovative projects and the rational use of the resource base.Results. Understanding and regulation of sustainable development in the EAEU is justified. The study made it possible to establish that the countries of the Union attach importance to sustainable development, but at the legislative level there remains a problem of insufficient consistency of regulatory legal acts on this topic. This highlights the need for a clearer and more concrete regulatory framework for sustainable development. The study allowed to analyze the impact of globalization on the world and regional structure. It is argued, that the EAEU, as a regional association, has a unique opportunity to gain a foothold as one of the macro-regions in the multipolar world system. This provides strategic advantages in the context of a change in the world order on the way to multipolarity.Conclusions. The study identified a number of priority tasks contributing to the achievement of the SDGs in the context of the sustainable development of the EAEU. The most important factors in this context are: food independence, energy sustainability, strengthening economic integration, infrastructure development, focus on hard innovation and digitalization.

Navigating shallow waters: Symbolic violence and its implications for education for sustainable development in neoliberal Japan

In the face of ongoing ecological, economic, and social concerns, the UN’s sustainable development framework emerges as a map for securing a brighter tomorrow. Yet, against this backdrop, the neoliberal values of deregulation, open marketisation, and individualisation constrain sustainable development outcomes. Building on previous research conducted in Japan, a nation positioned at the forefront of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), this ‘think piece’ seeks to offer a critical examination of its implementation and positionality within Japan’s education system, specifically the imbalance between public and private educational providers. Drawing on Bourdieu’s symbolic violence, we seek to shed light on the social norms (in this case, skill-based human capital development) replicated through education, the long-standing power structures reinforcing them, and finally, the gap between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ in terms of access to attaining covetable neoliberal skills. The goal of this piece is not to reject the altruistic good of ESD. On the contrary, through this analysis, we hope to generate greater awareness by engendering a more meaningful and transformative ESD aligning with sustainability as a shared public good. Consequently, we call for more equitable ESD available to all students, regardless of educational setting.

Approaching open innovation in customization frameworks for product prototypes with emphasis on quality and life cycle assessment (QLCA)

This paper introduces an innovative model designed to predict the optimal product prototype within the framework of sustainable development. The model takes into account both quality and environmental impact throughout the entire life cycle of the product, with a specific focus on light electric vehicles. By incorporating customer expectations using the Weighted Sum Model, the model assesses vehicle quality based on the importance of various criteria. Employing life cycle evaluations guided by the Pareto-Lorenz rule, environmental impact for vehicle prototypes is modeled. The resulting Quality-Environmental Indicator of LCA (QLCA) facilitates a qualitative environmental analysis, aiding in the selection of prototypes that align with customer expectations. The model proves effective in guiding decisions related to product development, providing a comprehensive approach to evaluating product value. Notable contributions to the scientific community include the introduction of the QLCA model, which integrates quality and environmental assessments, and underscores the significance of open innovation, sustainable development, and sensitivity analysis for organizational adaptation. Future research directions involve adapting the model to larger customer samples, exploring production costs, and assessing its applicability across diverse industries and contexts to enhance its universality and practical implications.

Circular economy orientation from corporate social responsibility: A view based on structural equation modeling and a fuzzy‐set qualitative comparative analysis

AbstractSeeking sustainable development, companies voluntarily implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) approach, considering economic, social and environmental aspects of interest to global society. Searching for sustainable development, the Circular Economy (CE) emerged as a new philosophy of life to meet the new challenges in society. This research links CSR and CE but considering jointly the Institutional and Stakeholder Theories to delimit the sustainable development framework from the EC approach driven by CSR. According to this framework, it was tested whether the CSR practices of companies positively and significantly impacts on a business orientation towards CE, through two models (Model A and Model B) each of them analyzed with two independent samples of companies in Spain. Both samples are composed of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at two different stages of CSR adoption. The hypotheses were analyzed through a structural equation modeling‐fuzzy‐set qualitative comparative analysis (SEM‐fsQCA). The result of the SEM supports the hypothesis in both models. So, CSR practices are driving companies towards CE, incorporating propositions on stakeholders' value creation. Moreover, an fsQCA revealed combinations of relationships that ensure the consistency of obtained results, generating five configurations based on two models defined. Main contribution of this work is CSR practices of companies and their orientation towards CE can be linked. This encourages to deep in analysis about the relations between CE and CSR, and of the specific CSR practices that should be enhanced for their beneficial effect on the implementation of CE.

Sustainable Development Concept of Heritage Kampung Tourism Using Novel Prioritization Approach

Rapid urban development in Southeast Asia is often the main cause of urban kampung formation, a cluster of sporadic and informal settlements. Kampungs possess the capacity to serve to build the local economy and provide culture conservation through heritage tourism. To promote sustainable development in heritage kampung tourism, it is imperative to propose directives that optimize its heritage qualities without compromising both the economic and environmental aspects of sustainability. This study aims to develop a comprehensive sustainable development framework on a local scale by implementing a novel prioritization approach. Descriptive statistical analysis, Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), and Fuzzy AHP (FAHP) provide the researchers with a holistic understanding regarding heritage tourism sustainability by considering various stakeholders’ perspectives. Novel prioritization is presented using radar diagrams to understand how each variable, representing environmental, social, and economic criteria, has perceived importance according to experts and tourists. The analysis highlights the kampung Kayutangan’s sustainability while acknowledging variations in element importance, necessitating the alignment of development directives.

Leveraging technology and financial literacy for women’s empowerment in SMEs: A conceptual framework for sustainable development

In the landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), fostering women's empowerment through technology and financial literacy emerges as a pivotal strategy for sustainable development. This abstract presents a conceptual framework delineating the integration of technology and financial literacy to empower women entrepreneurs within SMEs, fostering economic growth, and societal advancement. The framework begins by recognizing the significance of leveraging technology as a catalyst for women's empowerment. Technology adoption facilitates access to markets, networks, and resources, leveling the playing field for women entrepreneurs. Through digital platforms, women can overcome geographical barriers, tap into global markets, and enhance their competitiveness in the digital economy. Moreover, the conceptual framework emphasizes the critical role of financial literacy in enabling women's empowerment within SMEs. Financial literacy equips women entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills to manage finances effectively, make informed decisions, and access capital markets. By enhancing financial literacy, women can navigate complex financial landscapes, secure funding for business growth, and mitigate financial risks. Central to the framework is the intersectionality of technology and financial literacy, synergistically driving women's empowerment in SMEs. Technology serves as an enabler for financial literacy initiatives, providing accessible and scalable platforms for delivering financial education and services to women entrepreneurs. Conversely, financial literacy enhances women's ability to leverage technology effectively, maximizing the benefits of digital tools and platforms for business growth and sustainability. The conceptual framework underscores the importance of ecosystem support in facilitating women's empowerment within SMEs. Collaboration among government agencies, financial institutions, technology providers, and civil society organizations is essential for creating an enabling environment that fosters women's access to technology and financial resources. By fostering partnerships and collaborations, stakeholders can amplify the impact of initiatives aimed at promoting women's empowerment and sustainable development in SMEs. In conclusion, the conceptual framework presents a holistic approach to leveraging technology and financial literacy for women's empowerment in SMEs, offering insights into the interconnectedness of technology adoption, financial literacy, and ecosystem support in driving sustainable development outcomes. Implementing this framework requires concerted efforts from stakeholders across sectors to create an inclusive and supportive environment where women entrepreneurs can thrive and contribute to economic growth and societal advancement.

Sustainable Agriculture Development and Optimum Utilization of Natural Resources: Striking a Balance

There is a finite supply of natural resources, and unchecked exploitation may harm the ecosystem. The strategy for their sustainable use must be determined. The framework of sustainable development is used to define strategies of ongoing societal and state advancement that do not negatively impact the environment or the natural resources that will be needed for future human activities. A model that governs sustainable use takes into account the legal and strategic guidelines for the extraction of energy and natural resources. Ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources both nationally and internationally is the aim. Environmental protection and sustainable use of natural resources are closely intertwined. Additionally, a healthy environment's value and the degree to which the public is educated about its preservation are linked to the preservation of the working and living environments. All areas of human endeavour see improvements in quality of life as a result of faster technical development, but increased environmental deterioration is also a potential. Consequently, in order to achieve the objectives of the society's development policy, it is imperative to incorporate the appropriate standards that would support sustainable development. This review paper is a quick response to maintain the ecosystem's equilibrium and the surrounding area.

Electrospun 3D Curly Electret Nanofiber Air Filters for Particulate Pollutants

Amidst rapid industrialization and urbanization, air pollution has emerged as a global environmental challenge. Traditional air filtration materials face challenges in effectively filtering PM0.3 and often result in discomfort due to high air resistance when used for personal protection, as well as excessive energy consumption in industrial air purification applications. This study initially utilized extremely high environmental humidity to induce fiber formation, resulting in the preparation of a fluffy fiber membrane with a three-dimensional curly morphology, which increased the porosity to 96.93%, significantly reducing air resistance during filtration. Subsequently, rutile TiO2 with a high dielectric constant was introduced, exploiting the low pressure drop characteristic of the fluffy 3D curly fiber membrane combined with the electret effect of TiO2 nanoparticles to notably improve the issue of excessive pressure drops while maintaining filtration efficiency. The microstructure, morphology, and element distribution of the fibers were analyzed using FESEM and EDS. FTIR and XRD were employed to examine the functional groups and crystal structure within the fibers. The electret effect and filtration performance of the fiber membrane were investigated using an electrostatic tester and a particulate filtration efficiency tester. The results demonstrated that inducing fiber formation under high-humidity conditions could produce fibers with a 3D curly structure. The fiber membrane was highly fluffy, significantly reducing the pressure drop. Introducing an appropriate amount of titanium dioxide markedly improved the electrostatic effect of the fiber membrane, enhancing the filtration performance of the 3D curly PVDF/TiO2 composite fiber membrane. With a 0.5% addition of TiO2 nanoparticles, the filtration efficiency of the fiber membrane reached approximately 99.197%, with a pressure drop of about 49.83 Pa. This study offers a new approach to developing efficient, low-resistance air filtration materials, showcasing the potential of material innovation in addressing air quality challenges within the sustainable development framework.

Inside into GNSS CORS infrastructure setup in Malaysia

Global Navigation Satellite Systems is a space-based technology that are used in positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) applications. Accordingly, the Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) networks, which are a common type of GNSS ground-based augmentation infrastructure are used to distribute PNT information with centimetre accuracy. In Malaysia, multiple CORS networks are operated independently by various government agencies, universities, and industries. Numerous users have licenced CORS data and services for their positioning and navigation applications. There may be issues with the existing CORS operational model among public and industrial positioning and navigation applications that need to be considered. This paper reviewed the country's CORS management and technical issues and discussed the Higgins model and quadruple helix concept to local CORS operations. A conceptual framework for sustainable development of CORS infrastructure and data is proposed to support the social economy context of the nation.

Navigating the Future of Work: Human Capital in the Age of Industry 4.0

The advent of Industry 4.0 signifies a pivotal transition, driven by the integration of digital technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and big data analytics. This revolution is reshaping the landscape of both industrial and service sectors, highlighting the need for economic restructuring to pave the way for sustainable development. This paper investigates the profound impact of Industry 4.0 on human capital within the framework of sustainable economic transformation. The analysis embarks on detailing the revolutionary essence of Industry 4.0 and its repercussions on traditional industrial operations. A focal point of this inquiry is the transformation in human capital, deemed essential for achieving sustainable economic targets. This transformation is distinguished by a shift from manual to cognitive capabilities and the imperative for continuous learning, which are crucial for cultivating an adaptable and innovative workforce. Furthermore, the emergence of new job roles demanding advanced digital skills, the obstacles in workforce transformation such as the digital divide, and the need for comprehensive skill development are discussed. Strategies for the development of human capital are proposed, emphasizing the significance of educational, training, and lifelong learning initiatives by organizations and governments, all aligned with sustainable economic goals. Concluding, the paper provides a future outlook on the role of human capital within the sustainable economic development framework in an automated era. Recommendations for navigating the challenges and opportunities of human capital management in the Industry 4.0 epoch are provided, aiming at fostering sustainable economic growth.
 
 Received: 27 February 2024 / Accepted: 22 March 2024 / Published: 23 March 2024

International Legal Framework for Joint Governance of Oceans and Fisheries: Challenges and Prospects in Governing Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs) under Sustainable Development Goal 14

Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14) was launched in 2015 to provide an overarching governance framework for long-term sustainable ocean development. This research paper analyzes the extent to which global and regional organizations are coherent with SDG 14 under the existing frameworks of international law. This research paper further assessed Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) under the framework of the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and International Environmental Law (IEL) in the context of joint governance of ocean and fisheries as Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs). According to its objectives, the research indicated that coherence across governing instruments should be increased for the governance of LMEs, leading to the development of a mechanism representing consistency with SDG 14. As a result, a mechanism that demonstrates the coherence of SDG 14 with Agenda—2030 is made, which indicates that, in order to govern fisheries and oceans as LMEs jointly, coherence among governing instruments must be increased. The conclusion followed SDG 14’s recommended actions, which are sly in line with UNCLOS and IEL, although the current initiatives of the regional organizations should be updated.

High-End Street Vendor Economy and Sustainable Urban Development: A Comprehensive Analysis of Policy, Planning, and Social Engagement

This article explores the high-end street vending economy in China and its implications for sustainable urban development, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines the policy planning and social engagement that have facilitated the growth of this economic model, which has emerged as a vital component in alleviating economic pressure, promoting employment, and safeguarding livelihoods in urban settings. This study utilizes case studies to present the current status, potential, and developmental trends of the high-end street vending economy, highlighting its popularity and governmental support in cities such as Shanghai. Additionally, the research delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by this economic model, including environmental impacts, resource sustainability, social inclusivity, and economic sustainability. It provides a comprehensive analysis of how high-end street vending can contribute to urban planning, public space utilization, and the promotion of cultural diversity and urban image. Finally, the paper concludes with policy recommendations and a future outlook on the integration of high-end street vending economies within sustainable urban development frameworks.

Digitalization in Agricultural Sector: Agriculture 4.0 for Sustainable Agriculture

Sustainable and resilient systems within the food industry play a key role in global growth and development. In recent years, negative effects such as drought caused by climate change, destructive natural disasters, and destruction of biodiversity and natural resource erosion, agricultural migration, aging agricultural population, and global epidemics have deepened the environmental concerns. Apart from the negative effects on the food supply, pressure on the demand side is created by the growing population, which makes it necessary to create a new agrarian policy. Technological development has affected agriculture and agricultural production systems. One of the most prominent approaches is the integration of a new generation of digital technologies into the agricultural system, ensuring maximum benefit from information and data. Digitalization and the use of digital data have fundamentally transformed the agro-food system. The aim of this paper is present in a systematic view the agricultural digital transformation in the Agriculture 4.0, in the framework of sustainable development of agriculture. The aforementioned imposes sustainable agriculture by adequate agricultural policy instruments.

Circles of Coastal Sustainability and Emerald Growth Perspectives for Transitional Waters under Human Stress

Emerald Growth is an overarching sustainable development framework for transitional waters situated between rivers and open sea. The emphasis on connectivity and ecosystem-based management as the underlying principles differentiates Emerald Growth from conventional approaches to managing transitional waters. The study’s primary objective was to conjoin the Emerald Growth concept with the Coastal Circles of Sustainability methodology, an analytical framework to assess indicators of critical processes determining the sustainability of the coastal zone. We hypothesized that applying the CCS is an apt approach to categorizing the Emerald Growth’s aspects using Lake Liepāja, a fresh-to-brackish water lagoon on Latvia’s Baltic Sea coast, as a case study. Based on the document scoping findings on Lake Liepāja’s hydrology, ecology, biodiversity, nature conservation, and management, we addressed the knowledge gaps through the field survey, 4 workshops, and 18 in-depth semi-structured interviews with local stakeholders. The research results show that the challenging socio-economic situation is a crucial obstacle to Emerald Growth in the Lake Liepāja area. Subsistence salary and Housing affordability (Economic Welfare aspect), Population growth and Aging population (Demographic aspect), and Traditional practices (Identity aspect) received the lowest sustainability score (Bad). The results imply that considering the Emerald Growth conditions and drivers for transitional waters worldwide, finding a ‘one-fits-all’ recipe to ensure their sustainability is impossible. The decision-makers, stakeholders, and external experts agreed that for Lake Liepāja, the priority was to bring back to nature part of the polder system, clean the bottom sediments from Soviet-era pollutants, and enhance the transboundary cooperation with Lithuania. These measures would set the right conditions for future Emerald Growth in the area.

International Law & the Sustainable Development Goals

Law and policy are essential tools to tackle ongoing and emerging environmental challenges and are critical to the fulfilment of sustainable development. Adopted by all 193 United Nations (UN) Member States, the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs, also known as the 2030 Agenda) act as the 21st-century framework for sustainable development. This doctoral project seeks to investigate the interactive dynamics between international law and the SDGs to discern the potential of this relationship to strengthen, reinforce, and facilitate the realisation of existing and emerging obligations in international law.

Energy Poverty Impact on Sustainable Development of Water Resources in China: The Study of an Entropy Recycling Dynamic Two-Stage SBM Model

Water scarcity is increasingly being recognized as a global concern. Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG-6) was established by the United Nations to address water resource governance within its sustainable development framework. This study employs the entropy weight method and a two-stage cyclical dynamic slacks-based measure (SBM) model to scientifically evaluate water resource utilization and governance across various regions in China. The findings reveal notable disparities in both the production and governance efficiency of water resources. Recognizing governance efficiency is crucial for promoting sustainable water resource utilization and socioeconomic development. The eastern, central, and western regions encounter unique challenges in attaining sustainability. The eastern region exhibits minimal potential for enhancing technical efficiency, necessitating interventions in management strategies and resource allocation. Conversely, the challenges in the central and western regions are more pronounced, demanding immediate implementation of new technologies and equipment. The data analysis in this study yields conclusions that offer targeted improvement recommendations to address disparities across China’s eastern, central, and western regions, and this is achieved by considering various developmental stages and regional contexts. These recommendations cover areas such as technical support, financial investment, and policy incentives, with the aim of enhancing the sustainable utilization of water resources in the country.

Study on the impact of reducing fossil energy use on China's existing economic structure under carbon neutrality goals

China's higher fossil energy use places some constraints on the low-carbon transition of its economic development model. Unlike the research on energy transition pathways under carbon reduction targets or the simulation of carbon reduction effects under "portfolio" policies, the study takes China as an example, incorporates the reduction of fossil energy use into the theoretical framework of sustainable development, and adopts computable general equilibrium (CGE) theory to construct a closed macroeconomic system to describe China's existing economic structure. The main objective of the study is to discuss the impacts of fossil energy use reduction on China's existing economic structure under the carbon neutrality goal, and to develop new research ideas for countries around the world to achieve carbon neutrality with high quality. We find that the reduction in fossil energy use has a large impact on the current structure of China's economy. Both MM and related manufacturing sectors have maximum output declines of more than 11.3%. The Ser sector has the smallest impact, with a maximum output decline of 9.1%. Because sectors such as Electricity and Hot Water Combustion mainly rely on fossil energy sources such as coal to generate electricity, their output is the most affected compared to other sectors, with a maximum output decline of 22.69%. In addition, the dynamic simulation relies on the reduction of fossil energy use to drive China's existing economic structure to seek a new equilibrium. Specifically, the output of the Ser sector grows by about 34%, and the task of regional economic development has been gradually taken over by the tertiary sector. The output of the GDP, Emp, EV, FPM, TI, and Tra sectors do not change by more than 5%, and the output of the EP sector declines by a maximum of about 11.14%. Sectoral outputs such as electric hot water combustion fall by a maximum of about 29.04%. In addition, in 2060, the decline in output in sectors such as MM, CM, GSME, and HAM reaches its limit value, with output decreasing by −63.21%, −41.48%, −68.20%, and −39.77%, respectively.

Latin American Countries Stuck in the Field of Development Theory: A Case Study of Chile

This manuscript conducts a nuanced exploration of the ramifications associated with the adoption of neoliberal development theories in Latin America, with a particular emphasis on the Chilean experience. It delves into the comprehensive implementation of neoliberal reforms under the auspices of the Washington Consensus during the 1970s, charting the trajectory of Chile's economic hardships, its subsequent period of growth, and the enduring challenges of socio-economic inequality and insufficient social welfare systems. Despite Chile's transformation into one of the region's most affluent countries, the analysis exposes the intricate relationship between economic advancements and the overarching well-being of society. The widespread protests in 2019 against entrenched neoliberal policies serve as a poignant critique of the tangible disconnect between macroeconomic success and the populace's quality of life. Through this case study, the paper advocates for a recalibration of development theories to equally value human rights and social progress as indispensable counterparts to economic prosperity, proposing a more integrated framework for sustainable development.

Regional Innovation and Sustainable Development Interplay: Analyzing the Spatial Externalities of Domestic Demand in the New Development Paradigm

Building a great modern socialist country in all respects requires enhancing innovation capacity and establishing a new development pattern, especially in the context of sustainable development. This paper begins by analyzing the theoretical relationship between innovation and the spatial externality of domestic demand, constructing a theoretical model, and then empirically testing this model using provincial panel data from 2012 to 2020 through the Spatial Durbin model. The study underscores the importance of innovation in promoting sustainable economic growth, highlighting how it expands domestic demand through both supply and demand sides and positively affects the domestic demand in surrounding areas through spatial spillover effects. The empirical results reveal that innovation significantly boosts the level of domestic demand in the region and its environs, with the spatial spillover effect of domestic demand constituting 66.92% of the total effect. This underscores the relevance of spatial externality in sustainable economic planning. Innovation mainly stimulates domestic demand through consumption, aligning with sustainable consumption patterns, while exerting a moderate inhibitory effect on investment demand. The spatial externality of investment demand appears less significant. Overall, innovation drives the spatial externality of China’s domestic demand and significantly contributes to establishing a new development pattern of “dual circulation”, primarily focusing on the domestic cycle, within a framework of sustainable development. The paper concludes with policy recommendations that align innovation strategies with sustainable development goals.

Fostering Economic Sustainability within Rural Families in South Africa through Visual Arts and Crafts

This paper investigated interventions that can restore the importance of visual arts and crafts in fostering economic sustainability within rural families, in particular, young rural community members. Prior to colonization, visual arts and crafts played a significant role in providing economic subsistence for many households in South Africa. During the inception of formal education, that practice was replaced by scholastic education, prioritizing theoretical knowledge over practical experiential learning, leading to a gradual decline in the subsistence lifestyle. Marxism Theory (1848), which underpins this study, posits that within a capitalist economic framework, workers are exploited whilst company owners amass additional money. Craft manufacturing has the potential to augment self-generated income, making a valuable contribution to economic growth whilst avoiding any form of exploitation. The qualitative convenient sample comprised fifteen school dropouts and graduates from both South Africans and foreign nationals and was studied through face-to-face and telephonically informal conversations. The findings revealed that insufficient application of traditional visual arts and crafts skills in elementary education; inadequate delivery of government services to promote visual arts and crafts entrepreneurship; and the divergent perspectives in defining the concept of “civilization and freedom” impede efforts to achieve economic sustainability. The study recommended that community members should not only rely on government support services but instead utilize government grants to acquire knowledge, develop skills, and adopt subsistence lifestyles that rely on natural resources for sustainable economic growth. The government should also support the establishment of training centres where skilled individuals can impart knowledge and skills to the younger generation and monitor the efficacy of non-governmental organizations. This study not only enhances the well-being of people and communities but also offers valuable material for academic research in several fields. It strengthens comprehension of cultural, economic, and social phenomena within the framework of sustainable development. Keywords: Visual Arts and Crafts, Economic Development, Skills Development, Rural Families