The smart village concept. Examples from Poland

From the perspective of the recent orientations of virtual geographies, the idea of smart and novelty villages in the context of renovated material rural worlds is conceptualized. The sum of new virtual and new materiality produces virtual and novelty spaces and places, which acquire a precise territorial dimension in the rural policy and politics of smart villages. Smart villages can not only be framed in global smart contexts, but they can also play a fundamental role in de-global territorial horizons as an instrument of resistance to global processes of rural restructuring. The smart political idea or orientation takes shape in each rural community with a different expression in the form of new local materials. The concept of quality virtuality is developed theoretically along three axes: the encounter between smart, novelty and new materials; the smart in the equitable rural community; and the right to disconnection in remote rural areas.

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Smart and Novelty Villages as the Quality Place of Virtuality

Paniagua

2023

“…The action research design consisted of three phases (Figure 2): (i) state-of-the-art analysis [41,53,62], (ii) fieldwork action research [1], and (iii) modelization [67]. The fieldwork research employed three action research techniques: (i) visual ethnography, (ii) in-depth interviews, and (iii) Living Labs, supplemented by focus groups.…”

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“…Participatory design methods can be applied to educate rural individuals in ICT. SV is an increasingly significant area of interest for scholars, practitioners, and rural areas and communities [53].…”

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“…Furthermore, both SV and SRC focus on improving living conditions and the quality of life in rural areas, going beyond the technology-centric approach associated with SC [41,60]. The core idea behind SV and SRC is not to seek ICTdriven solutions but to create conducive living conditions for a fulfilling life and increased engagement of the rural population [53]. Hence, SV and SRC share a similar approach, although SRC specifically emphasizes the creation of a living ecosystem through the direct involvement and empowerment of rural dwellers, achieved through Living Labs.…”

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Smart Rural Communities: Action Research in Colombia and Mozambique

Calzada

2023

This article contributes to the ongoing discussion on rural development programs aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Global South. The research question examines how the Smart Rural Communities (SRC) framework can support the SDGs as an international cooperation model. The article presents findings from fieldwork action research including a critical analysis of the hegemonic discourse on smart cities and provides final recommendations. Additionally, it introduces the concept of SRC. The fieldwork action research was conducted in post-conflict rural areas in Colombia’s Bolivar region and remote settlements in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province. Led by Ayuda En Acción in collaboration with co-operatives such as Mundukide Foundation, Alecop, and LKS from Mondragon Co-operative Corporation, these interventions aimed to engage local communities through Living Labs. They utilized Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and social innovation to promote the well-being of rural residents. The article comprises (i) an introduction; (ii) a literature review; (iii) a presentation of the fieldwork action research in Colombia and Mozambique; (iv) findings from a SWOT analysis and policy recommendations for SRC Living Labs; (v) conclusions addressing the research question. The SRC framework offers valuable insights for international cooperation models striving to achieve the SDGs in the Global South.

“…The population becomes more involved and informed as the process of waste management gets clearer and more controlled. It should be noted that such an informational model fits into the most complicated Smart-concepts [81,82].…”

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MSW Management to Zero Waste: Challenges and Perspectives in Belarus

Harbiankova¹,

Kalinowski

2023

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Municipal solid waste management is one of the key challenges of environmental, economic and social importance. It is a global problem regardless of economic development level and political orientation, and also applies to a country such as Belarus. There is a lack of studies considering the local aspects of waste management in Belarus, therefore the research is actual. The study aims to formulate the recommendations on the conceptual modelling of the MSW management system in Belarus. The research methods are based on the complex systems approach. The study provides a review of the actual concepts on MSW management, including its general principles, hierarchy and methods, analysis of the current state of MSW management system in Belarus, and recommendations on modeling the MSW management system covering the local and regional aspects in Belarus. The suggestions on formulating the MSW management system involve organizational, economic, technical and informational bases as well as considering the local and regional specifics. The results indicate the following: (1) the current MSW management system in Belarus does not move the country towards a circular economy, requiring an update of the existing waste management strategy; (2) sustainable waste management demands an integrated approach in order to support waste recycling into a manufacturing resource within circular economy; (3) two main approaches to solve the problem of waste management in rural communities have been identified— an economic approach implies the minimization of waste generation while a technological approach comprises the development of mini-solutions for waste recycling at the places of waste generation. The research results contribute to the increased interest in the issue of MSW management in Belarus, and can be a useful tool for improving the planning strategies considering the local and regional context.