Socio-economic Well-being Research Articles

Impact of mining on the livelihood of women in Gashaka local government area, Taraba State

This study focuses on evaluating the impact of mining on the livelihoods of women in Gashaka Local Government Area (LGA) of Taraba State. The primary objective is to examine the effects of mining on the women's livelihoods within this particular community. The research adopted a survey research method, employing a self-constructed questionnaire for data collection with 118 randomly selected respondents. Utilizing a descriptive statistical approach, the study presented its findings through tables and charts. The research revealed that a majority of the respondents are actively engaged in mining, primarily extracting blue sapphire and other stones in the region. Post-mining activities predominantly involve selling the minerals at the Serti main market in Gashaka. Specific mining areas identified include Mayo Jim, Bodel, Garbabi, and Karamti, with Garbabi exhibiting the highest mining activity in Gashaka LGA. The study underscored the substantial impact of mining on the socio-economic well-being of women, positioning it as a major source of empowerment for them. Based on its findings, the study recommends that the government formulate policies to facilitate the responsible development of mining activities in Gashaka LGA. It emphasizes addressing critical issues and providing support to workers to enhance efficiency and reduce stress. Additionally, the research advocates for the implementation of an empowerment program by the state government, specifically targeting women and other miners in the region. This program should offer alternative livelihood sources, mitigate the adverse effects of mining, and discourage illegal mining practices in the area.

Exploring the Interplay between Economics, Justice, Democracy, and Socioeconomic Welfare during Antidemocratic Periods: The Case of Turkey

The Arabic word for „ İktisat (Economics)” is derived from the root „intention”. Legal science defines “intent” as performing an act consciously. Economic science defines “İktisat” (economics) as the conscious prioritization of a person’s primary requirements over their secondary desires. Since intent serves as the true foundation for the administration of justice, it may be claimed that what is fair economically is also fair. In the study, examples of economic and fair administrations that can provide social welfare have been evaluated economically sociologically in the historical process. To prove the main idea of the study, the data of the international democracy rule of law indexes were used. In this context, the financial data during the one-party period, the military coups and the memorandum periods in which democracy and the rule of law were suspended in Turkey were analyzed in depth and interpreted by comparing them with the country’s financial sociologic indicators. Also, economic changes in periods when civil and political rights were limited or expanded will be discussed in the study. As a result, it has been found out that only democratic regimes that internalize liberal values, civil and political rights, and the rule of law can lead their respective societies to achieve economic prosperity.

Economic and demographic factors of improving the standard of living of the population in the subject of the Russian Federation

This article examines the problem of economic and demographic factors of improving the standard of living of the population in the subjects of Russia. It is known that Russia is a country of regions and they all have different levels of their socio-economic development. There are so-called donor regions and recipient regions in the country. Often, it depends on the economy of the region, its natural resource and extractive component. At the same time, the donor regions have rather modest demographic indicators of their own. However, the socio-economic well-being of the majority of the subjects of the Russian Federation directly depends on the demographic factor. In this regard, the purpose of this article is to identify these factors, their justification and explanation of their role in the development of the region. The article uses the author»s methodology, which includes various approaches to research, including political, economic, sociological, demographic and others. Among the research methods, the method of statistical data analysis should be highlighted as the main research method. General scientific methods of information analysis and synthesis, interpretation of the obtained data, and the descriptive method are also used. According to the results of the study, relevant conclusions and recommendations were made. The main factors influencing the socio-economic development of the subject of the Russian Federation are identified. The ways of influencing the demographic factor on the economy of the region are formulated.

Triple Bottom Line Reporting and Performance of Oil and Gas Companies in Bayelsa State of Nigeria

This study examined triple bottom line reporting and performance of the oil and gas companies in Bayelsa State of Nigeria. Specifically, the study aimed to assess the degree of the oil and gas companies’ intervention in the social-economic welfare of the host communities as well as their level of compliance to environmental sustainability and standards. The theoretical foundation for this study is anchored on the Maroochy Shire Council theory. Based on the descriptive survey approach research design, primary data was generated through a structured questionnaire for the study, and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC) was adopted to analyse the data. The findings showed that there is a significant level of influence of the oil and gas companies’ intervention on the socioeconomic welfare of the host communities on performance. The study also revealed that there is a significant level of influence of oil and gas companies’ compliance to environmental sustainability and standards on performance. Hence the study concluded on the overall that there is a significant relationship between triple bottom line reporting and performance of oil and gas companies in Bayelsa State. Thus the study recommends among others that oil and gas companies should ensure that they intervene on issues that concerns the socioeconomic welfare of their host communities in terms of provisions of pipe born water, electricity, good road, scholarship to encourage individuals to study to any level of education of their choice. By so doing oil and gas companies would enjoy unhindered operations and achieve performance improvement.

Assessment of metropolitan livability variations using objective-subjective approach

A case of the rapid propensity of urbanization leading to skewed dynamics of metropolitan urban agglomeration (MUA) and its extent of complementarities with the socio-economic and socio-cultural well-being of the communities. Analyses of the dynamics and complementarities offer researchers a range of innovative opportunities to explore metropolitan livability variations. Presently, policymakers are more concerned about earmarking and augmenting livability as a basic yardstick for metropolitan management and decision-making. This yardstick shapes the settings of MUA loosely or compactly, forming a metropolis. The paper explores the dimensions of livability variations within a MUA based on an objective-subjective approach. The initial part of the paper explores the livability variations within an MUA based on Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Later, it validates the existing rural-urban dichotomy based on subjective attainments. The amalgamation of the objective-subjective approach will encourage future researchers to explore the livability variations and their potential within any MUAs globally.

In Hospital Experiences of Mothers of Children with Major External Birth Defects During Hospitalisation at a Tertiary Hospital in South Western Uganda

Mothers are regarded as primary care givers and in many African countries, women are culturally held responsible for the child’s health. The birth of a child with birth defect (s) may have significant impact on mothers psychological, physical and socioeconomic well-being. The in hospital experience of mothers of children with birth defects has not been adequately explored and therefore not fully attended to especially in low resource settings. At Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH), the medical care team often is more directed towards medical treatment and surgery of the child born with a birth defect with little or no focused psychosocial support to their mothers.  Objectives The aim of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of mothers of children with major externally visible birth defects during their hospitalization at MRRH.  Method A phenomenological study with purposive sampling of 12 participants. The adjusted ecological model was used. Data was collected by self-report using unstructured face to face interviews until saturation was reached. Five themes emerged from the study which include: Negative emotional experience, acceptance of child’s condition, supportive part of the medical team despite some medical system challenges (like stock outs of medications and sundries, fewer staffs in the night) financial challenges and spiritual, family plus health team support were cope strategies.  Conclusion Mothers of children with major external birth defects were negatively affected especially, emotionally and financially. These mothers, therefore require psychosocial, financial and also spiritual support during their hospital stay at MRRH.

Cumulative impacts in environmental justice: Insights from economics and policy

Disparities in health and socioeconomic well-being are a result of the cumulative impacts from multiple coinciding environmental, health, and social stressors. Addressing cumulative impacts is seen as a crucial step toward environmental justice (EJ). Using the case of the United States, we compare different methods to operationalize the concept for real-world application. We empirically demonstrate the extent to which non-White and low-income neighborhoods are subject to a wide array of burdens and how these burdens are reflected in national EJ indices and housing prices. We find that non-White and low-income neighborhoods are correlated with measures of multiple environmental burdens and social stressors but correlate to a lesser extent with natural disaster risk. Two existing EJ indices are only moderately correlated and more correlated with low-income status than with percent non-White. Models that employ the housing market for benefits estimation may fail to capture preferences to avoid multiple stressors due to issues including data availability and market frictions, such as discrimination. Finally, we highlight the challenges in cumulative impacts analysis for research and policy-making.

Flood risk assessment for Indian sub-continental river basins

Abstract. Floods are among India's most frequently occurring natural disasters, which disrupt all aspects of socio-economic well-being. A large population is affected by floods, which leave their footprints through human mortality, migration, and damage to agriculture and infrastructure, during almost every summer monsoon season in India. Despite the massive imprints of floods, sub-basin level flood risk assessment is still in its infancy and requires advancements. Using hydrological and hydrodynamic models, we reconstructed sub-basin level observed floods for the 1901–2020 period. Our modeling framework includes the influence of 51 major reservoirs that affect flow variability and flood inundation. Sub-basins in the Ganga and Brahmaputra river basins witnessed substantial flood inundation extent during the worst flood in the observational record. Major floods in the sub-basins of the Ganga and Brahmaputra occur during the late summer monsoon season (August–September). While the Beas, Brahmani, upper Satluj, upper Godavari, middle and lower Krishna, and Vashishti are among the sub-basins influenced by the presence of dams on downstream flood dynamics, the Beas, Brahmani, Ravi, and lower Satluj sub-basins are the most impacted by floods and the presence of dams. Bhagirathi, Gandak, Kosi, lower Brahmaputra, and Ghaghara are India's sub-basins with the highest flood risk. Our findings have implications for flood risk assessment and mitigation in India.

Analyzing the Impact of Technological Innovations on Smallholder Farmers Within Ivory Coast’s Cocoa Supply Chain

The integration of technology in Ivory Coast’s cocoa sector offers a transformative potential to enhance agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability, and the socio-economic well-being of smallholder farmers. This paper explores the impact of technological innovations, such as precision agriculture, improved cocoa varieties, mobile market platforms, and sustainable farming practices, on cocoa farming in Ivory Coast. Through case studies and analyses, the research highlights the benefits of technology in increasing yields, improving market access, and promoting sustainable cultivation methods. However, challenges such as accessibility, affordability, and the digital divide persist, necessitating comprehensive policy support, investments in infrastructure, and educational programs to ensure equitable benefits. The collaborative efforts of stakeholders, including the government, private sector, and international organizations, are crucial in creating an enabling environment for the adoption of technology in cocoa farming. This paper concludes that embracing technological advancements, while addressing existing barriers, is pivotal for the future sustainability and prosperity of Ivory Coast’s cocoa sector.

A Comprehensive Farm Efficiency Analysis of Apple Growers in Newley Merged District South Waziristan

In the apple-producing land of South Waziristan’s three tehsils, Wana, Bermal, and Tiarza, this research paper is designed to analyze farmers' efficiencies, e.g., production, allocative and technical dimensions. Through a Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) framework, the study evaluates the performance trajectories of 304 apple growers. A multistage sampling technique was used for the farmer’s interview. To the researcher’s knowledge, there is no detailed efficiency analysis of South Waziristan’s apple growers in existing literature, so there is a need to investigate the factors affecting efficiencies in the targeted area. The researcher is therefore encouraged to conduct a study of the farm efficiency of apple growers in South Waziristan. Apple growers' efficiencies were categorized as technical, allocative, and economic efficiency using the DEA approach. Results of the study show that there were tremendous inefficiencies of apple growers, which need to be reduced. This study sheds light on optimal resource allocation, productivity dynamics, and efficiency frontiers within apple cultivation in South Waziristan. The research offers an understanding of agricultural practices, resource utilization patterns, and efficiency benchmarks. The empirical insights derived from this comprehensive analysis facilitate informed decision-making among farmers and provide policymakers, agricultural stakeholders, and development practitioners with actionable recommendations to enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and socio-economic well-being in the region. Through empirical evidence and contextual relevance, this paper contributes significantly to the evolving discourse on agricultural efficiency analysis and underscores the imperative of tailored interventions for optimizing apple cultivation practices in South Waziristan.

Interactions between sustainable development goals at the district level in Lao PDR

Monitoring the status and evolution of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is typically carried out at the national level. However, significant variation can exist within countries, and this may not be captured by aggregate statistics. Here, we develop a unique dataset representing indicators for three SDGs at a district level for Lao PDR. The indicators comprise prevalence of stunting (SDG 2, Zero hunger), poverty headcount (SDG 1, No Poverty), and share of natural area (SDG 15, Life on land) for two moments in time: 2005 and 2015. In both years, we find considerable variation among district-level outcomes for stunting and poverty. We also find that higher stunting and poverty rates are significantly correlated with higher shares of natural land in both years. This is consistent with the common perception of a trade-off between environmental outcomes and socioeconomic wellbeing. The correlation vanishes, however, when we consider changes in poverty, stunting, and natural area over the ten-year study period. This holds as well when we focus on agricultural land instead of natural areas. We observe that most regions show improvements in both stunting and poverty, albeit not always in a statistically significant sense. This points to synergistic development. Similarly, improvements in both indicators are associated with losses in natural areas in all regions, indicating a trade-off. These results suggest that both trade-offs and synergies between SDGs can arise at the district level, but that context and local conditions likely moderate the strength of these interactions. Our results highlight the importance of quantifying and monitoring sustainable development at the detailed subnational level.

Assessing erosion and sediment removal in the Isla Salamanca coastal barrier: implications for the Barranquilla-Ciénaga highway and coastal marine biodiversity – Colombia

The Isla Salamanca coastal barrier on the Colombian Caribbean coast faces significant erosion, driven by climate change-induced, sea level rise and human activities such as highway construction. The Barranquilla-Ciénaga highway, particularly at kilometers 19 and 29, is at risk, with severe consequences for the region’s socio-economic and environmental well-being. Human interventions like the highway construction and seawall installations have disrupted the natural coastal dynamics, leading to increased erosion rates. The study, conducted between 2004 and 2021, reveals that the Isla Salamanca coastal barrier is experiencing substantial transgression, with erosion rates peaking at -16.1 m·yr− 1. The highway protection measures, with seawall construction, have proven inadequate, exacerbating erosion downstream. The mangrove loss due to hydrological changes and increased salinity is further threatening the fragile ecosystem. The research emphasizes the importance of considering biodiversity loss in the context of rapid erosion rates. The region, declared a Ramsar Site and Biosphere Reserve, hosts vital ecosystems like mangroves and dunes, whose destruction negatively impacts marine biodiversity. The study suggests the relocation of the highway, acknowledging the challenges of preserving wetlands and mangroves in the process. Balancing the need for infrastructure with ecological preservation is essential, and the study proposes comprehensive solutions, including shoreline management, ecosystem-based protection, and community involvement. The goal is to mitigate erosion’s adverse effects on biodiversity, habitat integrity, and the overall health of this ecologically sensitive region.

Socioeconomic Impact of a Credit and Development Cooperative on the Life of Members in the Province of Isabela

This study delves into the profound socioeconomic implications of a Credit and Development Cooperative (CDC) within the lives of its members and identify operational challenges faced by the cooperative. It also aims to explore and analyze its tangible impact on the lives of its members, shedding light on how their socioeconomic conditions have evolved over time. By employing a descriptive design, a survey questionnaire was utilized, gathering responses from 109 voluntary participants, the research endeavors to comprehensively assess the cooperative's influence on economic well-being, social dynamics, and overall community development. Ethical considerations are paramount, ensuring the protection of participant confidentiality and rights. By analyzing the gathered data, the research illuminates the multifaceted contributions of the cooperative to economic prosperity and social well-being of its members and community development. Furthermore, findings indicate a significant positive impact of the cooperative's services on the socioeconomic well-being of its members. While only 27 members reported encountering issues with cooperative operations, the primary concern was the delay and non-payment of member obligations. This issue, recognized as potentially undermining the cooperative's stability, contrasts with the substantial assistance the cooperative has provided in improving members' socioeconomic lives. Further research is recommended to ascertain the generalization of these results.

Enhancing the Adoption of Financial Innovations to Foster Socioeconomic Welfare

The integration of digital technologies has garnered global attention, with a primary focus on their potential to streamline the convergence of digital and non-digital economies. This trend is poised to generate self-employment opportunities and spur socio-economic development, transcending geographic boundaries. In the context of Georgia, where the number of digitally connected individuals is on the rise, it becomes imperative to ascertain the extent to which financial technologies deployed in the financial services industry contribute to the well-being of the population and business representatives. This research aims to assess the benefits of these technologies while acknowledging that their utilization does not impede the future implementation of novel financial innovations by institutions in the sector. While including both, qualitative and quantitative analysis, the study examines the significance of financial technologies in the country's economy in terms of financial resources and the impact on the well-being and growth of the population and companies. Emphasizing user-centricity, it underscores the need to prioritize the fulfillment of users' requirements. Notably, it is not solely traditional financial institutions that shape the landscape, but also technology firms offering innovative products and services, which exert a critical influence on fostering a dynamic business environment. Furthermore, the evaluation of emerging technologies such as cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and blockchain elucidates their potential impact in enhancing the well-being of businesses and the general population. Nevertheless, given the current stage of their development, a comprehensive nationwide implementation of these technologies remains challenging.

The social determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults who do not smoke in regional Australia.

Commercial tobacco use was systematically embedded as a valuable commodity through colonisation that continues to be exploited for profit by the Tobacco Industry. There have been significant declines in current smoking prevalence among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 18 years and over, from 55% in 1994 to 43% in 2018-2019. This paper seeks to better understand smoke-free behaviours, and to systematically quantify associations between a range of SDOH and non-smoking/never-smoking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults (≥18) living in regional Australia. To explore the social determinants of health (SDOH) related to non- and never-smoking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in regional Australia. Cross-sectional analysis of the NATSIHS, weighted to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adult population living in regional Australia, was conducted. Participants were characterised as people who were current smokers, never-smokers and non-smokers (ex- and never-smokers). The social determinants of health exposures related to socioeconomic position, well-being and access to healthcare. Regional Australia is distinct from urban and remote areas, based on the ASGS Remoteness Structure (ABS) 2018-2019. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults (≥18 years) who were selected, consented and asked questions about smoking in the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey (NATSIHS 2018/19). High income was associated with non-smoking (Prevalence Ratio [PR] = 2.07; 95% CI: 1.66-2.57) and never-smoking (PR = 2.02; 1.46-2.79), as was completing year 10 (non-smoking PR = 1.34; 1.12-1.61 and never-smoking PR = 1.56; 1.20-2.03). Better food security was associated with a higher prevalence of never-smoking (PR = 2.42; 1.48-3.98). Lower psychological distress scores were associated with non-smoking (PR = 1.30; 1.10-1.53) and never-smoking (PR = 1.56; 1.21-2.01). Never-smoking was more frequent in participants reporting no experiences of unfair treatment (PR = 1.59; 1.22-2.06). Having a usual healthcare provider was associated with non-smoking (PR = 1.38; 1.02-1.86). Positive exposure to the SDOH were associated with non- and never-smoking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults in regional Australia. Structural and systemic changes to address the SDOH, including discrimination and racism, are expected to accelerate non-smoking behaviours and improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Pandemic Implications on Socio-Economic Wellbeing of Women: An Examination of Lockdown Domestic Violence Experience

Pandemic Implications on Socio-Economic Wellbeing of Women: An Examination of Lockdown Domestic Violence Experience

Economic degrowth as a solution to environmental conflicts?

Since the mid-20th century, economic growth has played a crucial role in improving the living conditions of millions of people, raising standards of well-being, and expectations regarding the availability of goods and services. However, the positive transformations have been accompanied by an alarming increase in the exploitation of the planet's resources and the growing income and opportunity inequality, both globally and locally. This article provides preliminary a comparative analysis of natural resource usage across eight regions, based on data from the Global Footprint Network for the year 2018. The results highlight the concerning pattern of the current consumption model: economically developed regions tend to exert disproportionate pressure on degradation, while less affluent regions demonstrate greater environmental regeneration capacity. The need to reconsider economic models with the aim of achieving a balance between socio-economic well-being and natural well-being is emphasized.

Trends in the development of foreign economic relations of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area

The expansion of international contacts contributes to improving the image of the region, ensuring its investment attractiveness, acting, along with this, as a primary task of forming targets for the socio-economic well-being of the territory. The priority directions for the development of foreign economic relations of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area are based on economic potential of the region: the fuel and energy sector with accompanying large-scale infrastructure projects and traditional economic sectors of the indigenous peoples of the North. Taking into account the sanctions, the promising directions for the development of foreign economic relations is of particular relevance. The subject of the study is the prerequisites for the formation of foreign economic relations in the Arctic region, trends in the development of foreign trade activities, and features of customs support for export and import operations of foreign trade participants in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area in conditions of economic and political instability. Special attention is paid to the study of prerequisites and trends in the development of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area in order to identify problems and prospects for deepening foreign economic relations in the region. The research method and methodology is based on the use of the following general scientific and private scientific methods of cognition, namely: the method of system analysis, logical and comparative methods, the method of document analysis. The scientific novelty of the study lies in an integrated approach to identifying the prerequisites, specifics of foreign economic activity in the Arctic region, trends and promising areas for expanding foreign economic relations of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area in conditions of economic and political instability. The article presents an assessment of foreign economic relations of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area in modern conditions, identifies the specifics of foreign economic activity in the Arctic region, examines the features of customs support for export-import operations, analyzes statistical data on foreign trade exchange of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, identifies problematic issues, develops an algorithm for increasing exports of products and develops promising directions for the development of foreign economic relations of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area. For the development of the region's economy, it is necessary to modernize the sphere of production of fuel and energy sector and expand the commodity exports of the agricultural sector of traditional activities of the indigenous peoples of the North.

EFFECTS OF ACHA FARMING CHALLENGES ON FARMERS’ SOCIO-ECONOMIC WELLBEING IN PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA

Acha is widely planted in Plateau State, Nigeria where it provides food, income and employment for many farmers. However, there are challenges associated with its cultivation which have implications on their socio-economic wellbeing. This study examined the effects that acha farming challenges have on the socio-economic wellbeing of acha farmers in Plateau State. The study population comprised all the registered acha farmers in two of the three agricultural zones in the state which are Plateau North and Plateau Central. Of the estimated 3,143 registered acha farmers in the study area according to Plateau Agricultural Development Programme (PADP), 400 acha farmers were randomly selected. The study adopted semi-structured questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Data were analysed with frequencies and percentages while the assumption was analyzed with the use of Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Findings showed that the main pre-harvest challenges facing the farmers were lack of knowledge in planting space (88.4%), fertilization (81.8%), insufficient labour force and discouragement due to poor yield (66.8%). Social and economic wellbeing of the farmers mainly affected were social interaction (76.5%), participation in social gathering, ability to get married and income (73.6%). PPMC shows that pre-harvest challenges had inverse significant relationship with Social (r = -0.788) and economic (r = -0.023) wellbeing of the farmers. The study concluded that pre-harvest challenges of the farmers had negative effect on the social and economic wellbeing of the farmers. Thus, extension intervention to tackle the pre-harvest challenges of the farmers is needed in the study area.

Covid-19 Containment Measures and their Effect on Socio-Economic Wellbeing of Uasin Gishu County Government Staff, Kenya

COVID-19 was a major health emergency worldwide; countries were forced to adopt quarantine measures and other restrictions because of the highly infectiousness nature of COVID-19. It is in this context that the study sought to investigate the Effect of the containment measures on socio-economic wellbeing of Uasin Gishu County Government Staff, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were: to determine the influence of implementation of COVID-19 behavioural protocols on socio-economic wellbeing of staff of Uasin Gishu County Government; to assess the impact of implementation of COVID-19 fiscal measures on socioeconomic wellbeing of employees of Uasin Gishu County Government; and to determine the influence of implementation of COVID-19 macro-financial measures on socioeconomic wellbeing of employees of Uasin Gishu County; The study adopted explanatory mixed method research design. The target population comprised 6,400 employees in Uasin Gishu County. The study employed stratified sampling and simple random sampling techniques to select the respondents. The sample size consisted of 10 heads of departments and 198 employees of Uasin Gishu county government. The data collection tools were questionnaire and interview guide. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics including mean, percentages and frequencies; chi-square was used to test the hypotheses. Inferential statistics was also used. Analysis by the implementation of COVID-19 behavioural protocols as a containment measure shows that the P-value = .000 was less than the Alpha level 0.05. Therefore, there was statistical significance relationship between behavioral COVID-19 containment measures and socio-economic wellbeing of employees of Uasin Gishu County Government. Behavioural measures such as lock down highly disrupted businesses’ sourcing and distribution functions, which in turn affected the socio-economic wellbeing of the local population. The study recommended that financial organizations should offer trainings to the masses to embrace saving and empower them to participate in multiple economic activities; this would ensure that in any of any occurrences such as COVID 19, the businesses would have the resilience to cope.