scholarly journals Fuzzy Cognitive Map-Based Sustainable Socio-Economic Development Planning for Rural Communities

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Papageorgiou ◽  
Pramod K. Singh ◽  
Elpiniki Papageorgiou ◽  
Harpalsinh Chudasama ◽  
Dionysis Bochtis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Fuzzy Cognitive Maps ◽  
Weighted Averaging ◽  
Aggregation Method ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Economic Development Strategies

Every development and production process needs to operate within a circular economy to keep the human being within a safe limit of the planetary boundary. Policymakers are in the quest of a powerful and easy-to-use tool for representing the perceived causal structure of a complex system that could help them choose and develop the right strategies. In this context, fuzzy cognitive maps (FCMs) can serve as a soft computing method for modelling human knowledge and developing quantitative dynamic models. FCM-based modelling includes the aggregation of knowledge from a variety of sources involving multiple stakeholders, thus offering a more reliable final model. The average aggregation method for weighted interconnections among concepts is widely used in FCM modelling. In this research, we applied the OWA (ordered weighted averaging) learning operators in aggregating FCM weights, assigned by various participants/ stakeholders. Our case study involves a complex phenomenon of poverty eradication and socio-economic development strategies in rural areas under the DAY-NRLM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission) in India. Various scenarios examining the economic sustainability and livelihood diversification of poor women in rural areas were performed using the FCM-based simulation process implemented by the “FCMWizard” tool. The objective of this study was three-fold: (i) to perform a brief comparative analysis between the proposed aggregation method called “OWA learning aggregation” and the conventional average aggregation method, (ii) to identify the significant concepts and their impact on the examined FCM model regarding poverty alleviation, and (iii) to advance the knowledge of circular economy in the context of poverty alleviation. Overall, the proposed method can support policymakers in eliciting accurate outcomes of proposed policies that deal with social resilience and sustainable socio-economic development strategies.

scholarly journals The main strategic documents of the Russian Federation's subjects: analysis, actualization, individualization

2021 ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
P. S. Trifonova
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
New Type ◽  
The Waves ◽  
Economic Development Strategies ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Current Stage

The texts of the strategies of socio-economic development of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation are analyzed. The studied database includes 240 strategic documents approved in the period from 1997 to 2020. Based on the analysis of the selected strategic documents, the prerequisites for their actualization are identified. Based on the results of studying the dynamics of the approval of strategic documents, the author’s periodization of the “waves of interest” in the development of socio-economic development strategies is proposed: from the year of the introduction of a new type of planning document to the current stage of development strategies. General ideas about the individualization of strategies for the socio-economic development of territories of different levels are founded.

On Housing and Utilities in the Context of Implementation of National Goals of Strategic Development in Russia

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 851-860
Author(s):  
S. A. Ivanov ◽  
G. A. Kostin
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
High Quality ◽  
North West ◽  
The North ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Utilities Services ◽  
Economic Development Strategies

The presented study addresses the problems of accessibility of high-quality services provided by the housing and utilities system for the population from the perspective of achieving the strategic goals of creating a comfortable and safe environment, including those formulated as national objectives by the President of the Russian Federation.Aim. The study aims to determine trends in the funding of the housing and utilities system from the consolidated budget of Russian regions in comparison with the dynamics of paid services in the field of housing and utilities, and to identify approaches to solving the problems of accessibility of highquality services and reducing regional disparities in the provision of these services.Tasks. Through the example of the North-West macro-region, the authors examine the goals, objectives, and priorities in the housing and utilities sector reflected in regional socio-economic development strategies; identify the expenditure pattern of the consolidated budget of the North-West macro-region; determine the dynamics of expenses on housing and utilities from the consolidated budget of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation located within the North-West macro-region and paid services in this field; determine the amount and dynamics of unit expenses on housing and utilities from the regional consolidated budget and compare it with household expenditure; draw a conclusion regarding the directions for improving the accessibility of high-quality services provided by the housing and utilities system for the population.Methods. Based on the statistical analysis of the 2012–2018 dynamics of the structure and absolute amount of expenditure from the consolidated budgets of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation located within the North-West macro-region and the dynamics of household expenditure on the paid services of the housing and utilities system, this study identifies the major trends and inter-regional imbalances in the funding of the housing and utilities system as a factor of realization of national priorities in ensuring a comfortable and safe environment.Results. The study shows that a number of problems persist in the regional housing and utilities systems despite the efforts made by the government, regional and municipal authorities. The constituent entities of the Russian Federation integrate guidelines for the development of this system in their socio-economic development strategies and prioritize increasing the accessibility and quality of housing and utilities services, which is reflected in regional socio-economic development strategies. One of the reasons for the persisting problems in regional housing and utilities systems and low accessibility of services for the population is the lack of a unified approach to the budgetary funding of this system. Different regions, particularly in the Russian North-West, exhibit multidirectional trends in the funding of the housing and utilities system and its support from the consolidated budget of the region. This generates and amplifies the differences between regions in the amount of budgetary funding of this system, creating unequal conditions for the population of the respective regions in terms of access to high-quality housing and utilities services. Thus, it becomes obvious that a more grounded regional budget policy is required — one that would make allowance for the existing imbalances in the funding of such services.Conclusions. To solve the identified problems, it is advisable to develop a more grounded regional budget policy that would make allowance for the existing imbalances in the funding of housing and utilities services. Mechanisms for overcoming the existing inequality of access to housing and utilities services for the population should be established not only during the development and adjustment of regional socio-economic development strategies, but also during the formation of strategy at the level of a federal district.

COVID 19: TIME TO RESET THE REGION'S STRATEGY AND PROJECTS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Галина Анатольевна Хмелева ◽  
Алина Александровна Домрачева
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Regional Economy ◽  
Oil Prices ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Economic Development Strategies

В статье проведена оценка влияния кризиса COVID-19 и снижения мировых цен на нефть на региональную экономику, представлены рекомендации авторов по повышению устойчивости экономики в регионах, одной из которых является перезагрузка стратегий социально-экономического развития. The article assesses impact of the COVID-19 crisis and decline in world oil prices on the regional economy, presents the authors' recommendations to improve sustainability of regional economy, one of which is a reload of socio-economic development strategies.

scholarly journals The Role of Edible Insects in Rural Livelihoods, and Identified Challenges in Vhembe District, Limpopo, South Africa

Resources ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Zabentungwa T. Hlongwane ◽  
Rob Slotow ◽  
Thinandavha C. Munyai
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Edible Insects ◽  
Employment Opportunities ◽  
Vhembe District ◽  
Economic Development Strategies

Edible insects are an important natural commodity in rural areas that is used for household consumption and to generate income through trade. As a result, edible-insect trading is a profitable business that provides employment and improves the livelihoods of impoverished rural people. This study aimed at determining the socioeconomic benefits of and reasons for trading insects, and to assess if edible insects are included in economic development strategies in the Vhembe district of Limpopo province, South Africa. We conducted 72 questionnaire interviews targeting traders in 5 towns across the district. Five insect groups belonging to four insect orders are traded in informal markets of the district. Mopane worms (Gonimbrasia belina) were the most traded (42%) edible insects. Unemployment (45%) and the demand for edible insects (34%) were the major reasons for trading insects. Insect trading has numerous benefits; however, the provision of income (60%) and financial support (35%) were stated as the primary benefits. Despite several benefits associated with trading in insects, there are many challenges such as insect spoilage and a decline in the availability of edible insects in the wild. Edible insects play an important role in food security and the rural economy by generating employment opportunities for unemployed traders. Trading in insects is a traditional practice based on indigenous knowledge, which has persisted as an economic practice that improves rural livelihoods by reducing poverty and increases the human dignity of rural citizens. Only four governmental organisations in Limpopo included edible insects in economic development strategies. Trading insects is primarily an informal activity. The government could stimulate the activity and broaden and deepen the community benefits by providing infrastructure, access to harvest areas, financial support, and business training as part of a rural empowerment strategy to end hunger and poverty while creating employment opportunities in rural areas.

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