The Influence of Social Capital on Adoption of Rural Development Programs by Farmers in the Caspian Sea Region of Iran

Ahmadi-Firouzjaie, A.; Sadighi, Hassan; Mohammadi, .

doi:10.3844/ajabssp.2007.15.22

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“…It is a product of social (multi-agent) interaction (Yiheyis et al 2007). Therefore, these social capital variables could act as important predicting factors in determining the adoption and utilisation of RDPs programs (Firouzjaie et al 2007) in an efficient way. As can be seen in Table 1, both the IPFs and the LAGs involve local stakeholders and represent the legal instruments capable of aggregation at the local level, but are especially useful in defining and developing the social capital of a given geographical area or production system.…”

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An incubator model based on the territorial value chain

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Policies to promote and encourage local foods may take many different shapes depending on both the specific targets and strategies. Some policies, especially at a local level, promote supply-chain vertical and horizontal integration as a comprehensive strategy which aims to help firms pursue several of the promoting policies. A business model that focuses its attention on the consumer of the product and territory can be a crucial driver in generating a ‘land fecundation’ as a response to globalization. The aim of the paper is to investigate the link between rural development and territorialisation, exploring the role of Local Action Groups Integrated Projects of Food Chain and Rural Development Programmes from 2007-2013 in a region in Southern Italy. The article makes use of a value chain approach, starting with Porter’s value chain model and five forces model of competition; it proposes a methodological framework for the development of an organisational model that includes and builds networks between the several stakeholders and local programmes, creating a shared strategy to revitalising the area and the food choices of its residents. This revitalising process takes place through the implementation of a multi-purpose incubator establishing strong partnerships that are able to foster complementarities among all rural stakeholders. Conclusions and implications for policy makers are drawn: a model of territorial organisation could link territorial capital and local stakeholders, and therefore the programming carried out under the entire RDP.

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“…All of them have indicated that they are involved in the poverty program over the past 10 years since year 2000. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews with the informants over a period of six months, focusing on the informant's perception of self, life and experience and expressed in his/her own words about the way they understanding the concept of participation and empowerment in community development (Panahi and Malekmohammadi, 2010;Firouzjaie et al, 2007;Ahmed et al, 2011;Mok et al, 2007). Each interview lasted for about one to two hours, depending on the situation.…”

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Native Understanding of Participation and Empowerment in Community Development

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Problem statement:The need for local community is often neglected at macro policy level and it is crucial to engage the native world view. The native view will provide adequate information of the needs and aspirations of the community. The aim of this study is to examine the native understanding of participation and empowerment in community development from the world view of Bidayuh rural community at Serian District of Sarawak. Approach: This study adopts a phenomenology research paradigm. This paradigm focuses on the lived experience of the Bidayuh community which are shaped by their own value and daily life experience. Data was gathered through in-depth interviews conducted with 50 respondents. The native understanding of participation and empowerment was analysed from themes derived from the knowledge, experience, interpretation, action and the reaction of the Bidayuh community world view. Results: The findings show that the native understanding of participation by the Bidayuh community is not just limited to the implementation stage but also involves other stages such as planning, assessment and monitoring. However the natives understand empowerment as the process where an individual or a group are able to use the abilities, skills and capacity of their own. Participation by natives in local programs enables communities to have control over resources, increases engagement and decision making and improves their general wellbeing. When individuals are empowered as a consequence of active participation, the different interests and aspirations of groups can come together towards formulating common goals or finding solutions in the rural context. Conclusion: The aspects of participation and empowerment are the main indicator that must be addressed by the policy makers when drafting new comprehensive plan to address the various issues and the problems faced by rural communities. Future studies should address the impact of the local knowledge, local specific needs and freedom in the effectiveness of community development program to native community.

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