scholarly journals Social and Economic Impacts of Community Managed Reforestation and Natural Regeneration of Forestry Development, the Case of Humbo District, Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asamere Wolde ◽  
Tadesse Amsalu ◽  
Molla Mekonnen Alemu
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Natural Regeneration ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Benefit Sharing ◽  
Strong Wind ◽  
Four Corners ◽  
East And West

This study was undertaken in Humbo District, Ethiopia. The objective of this study is to assess the effects of reforestation initiatives on the socio-economy of the rural households brought by the existence of the Community Managed Natural Regeneration (CMNR) project. Four Kebeles (administration units in a district) were selected for the study, based on their geographical location. One Kebele Administration (KAs) from four corners (North, South, East and West) of the closure area was selected. A total of 203 households were involved in the survey. Data were generated through questionnaire, FGDs, KIIs, and physical observation. The study depicted that respondent households were participating in the designation process and subsequent management of the Humbo CMNR project which in fact is considered to be good indicator for its sustainability. They also have good perception on planting trees, reforestation programs and on the ownership of forests as well. It was noted that in some of the surveyed KAs, drought, water constraints and strong wind are the main challenges of the communities. There are available institutional setups and bylaws to manage and protect the forest which was formulated by many stakeholders including local communities. To mention some; bylaws workable for penalizing illegal intrusion into the closure, igniting fire on the forest and benefit sharing.

Social, Political, and Environmental Impacts in Latin America

2018 ◽  
pp. 284-318
Author(s):  
Rhys Jenkins
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Political Influence ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
The Political ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Political Implications ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Caribbean

Rather less has been written about the social, political, and environmental impacts of China on Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) than the economic impacts. In terms of social impacts, the chapter considers the effects in terms of both employment and the way in which Chinese companies in the extractive industries have affected local communities. In LAC, discussion of the political implications have mainly focussed on whether or not China’s growing presence represents a threat to US interests in the region, but there is no evidence that China is exercising undue political influence in the region as the case studies of Brazil and Venezuela illustrate. There is little systematic evidence concerning the environmental impacts, although the case of soybeans illustrates the potential negative consequences of growing demand from China.

Protecting Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources by Corporate Social Responsibility

2015 ◽  
pp. 131-150
Author(s):  
Noriko Yajima
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Benefit Sharing ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
National Governments

The problems to establish equitable benefit sharing of Traditional Knowledge (TK) associated with Genetic Resources (GRs) have been one of the main discussions in international negotiations. This chapter analyses how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) could contribute to international organizations, national governments, and the private sector protecting TK associated with GRs in indigenous and local communities. This research uses the concept of the United Nations Triple Bottom Line Approach, which promotes balance among economic, environmental, and social imperatives towards sustainable development. This chapter illustrates the responsibility of international organizations by providing legally binding instruments. It also compares different national governments' responses to protect TK associated with GRs. Then, the chapter proposes that Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) could be the key to improving contradictions between legal and voluntary instruments in local communities and national and international governments. The analysis suggests that CSR is coherent with PPPs and might generate environmental, economic, and socio-economic challenges in the private and public sectors.

Using Nationwide Personal Transportation Survey Data to Indicate Electric Vehicle Market Potential in Rural Areas

1996 ◽  
Vol 1537 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-73
Author(s):  
Martin J. Bernard
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Metropolitan Area ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Market Potential ◽  
Main Step ◽  
Personal Transportation ◽  
Vehicle Market ◽  
Zip Code

The 1990 Nationwide Personal Transportation Survey included 10,381 rural households, that is, households that were not in metropolitan statistical areas and were in zip code areas with population densities of less than 386 persons/km2 (1,000 persons/mi2). An analysis of the survey data to determine how rural households use their household (nonfarm) vehicles and to describe the potential for some vehicles to be electric vehicles (EVs) is reported. A main step in the analysis is to aggregate the daily household trips by vehicle. The counterintuitive result is that rural household vehicle use in terms of kilometers per day is quite similar to that of metropolitan area households. Thus, the potential for rural households to acquire EVs is similar to that for metropolitan area households.

scholarly journals Socio-Economic Impacts of Agro-Forestry on Livelihoods of Rural Households in Southern Region of the Punjab, Pakistan

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Luqman ◽  
Raheel Saqib ◽  
Mujahid Karim ◽  
Khalid Nawab ◽  
Abdur Rehman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Southern Region ◽  
Agro Forestry
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