Citizen’s Participation in the Urban Local Governance Process in Bangladesh: A Case Study on Rajshahi City Corporation
Md. Rezwanul Kabir, Mst. Taskin Ara Taznin Bithi, Tanzima Aktar Jyoti
DOI : 10.36344/ccijemms.2020.v02i10.003 | Cross Current Int J Econ Manag Media Stud; 2020, 2(10): 149-159
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Abstract: This paper, based on an empirical study, analyses the scopes, forms and nature of people’s participation in the urban local governance process in Bangladesh. It provides insight into why and how representative democracy has failed to ensure active citizen participation. In doing so, it explores the underlying socio-political, institutional and legal factors that should be taken into account when implementing interventions aimed at encouraging more inclusive participatory local governance practices. This paper argues that the institutional design of the urban local government system largely follows the political elites’ intention of consolidating political power bases. This in turn severely narrows down the scope for citizen’s participation in the governance process.
Performance of Agriculture and It’s Allied Sectors - Ways for Doubling the Farmer’s Income
Dr. Mohammad Khwaja Moinoddin
DOI : 10.36344/ccijemms.2020.v02i10.002 | Cross Current Int J Econ Manag Media Stud; 2020, 2(10): 145-148
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Abstract: Doubling Farmers income by the year 2022 is most key challenge in front of government and policy makers. Government of India has taken it in mission mode. India’s determined pursuit of agricultural self-sufficiency since independence has led the country to have a high growth agricultural sector today. Despite this, India’s farmers are not in a position to farming too well and only a third of all agriculture firms enjoyed profit in recent period. The government recent shift in approach by introducing the vision of doubling farmer incomes is good attempt to transform the Agriculture sector. In this paper an attempt was made to highlight the GVA, GCF, production, productivity and yield on various crops in recent years and also, discussed the various strategies to improve the economic position of farmers.
Economic Growth –Trade Liberalization Nexus: The Case of Nigeria
Leelee N. Deekor, Deebii Nwiado
DOI : 10.36344/ccijemms.2020.v02i10.001 | Cross Current Int J Econ Manag Media Stud; 2020, 2(10): 138-144
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Abstract: This study uses the case of Nigerian economy to offer a robust insight on the extent to which trade liberalization matters for economic grow. Exploring ARDL modelling framework, we consider three alternative measures of trade liberation to determine whether the response of economic growth to trade liberalization is sensitive to the choice of the indicators of trade liberalization that is under consideration. We find significant effects of trade liberalization on economic but mainly in terms of trade openness and only in the short run situation. Thus, we recommend that policymakers consider alternative trade liberation strategies such as deeper integration framework capable of promoting the development of regional human capital and consequently long term economic growth.
The Marketing Ethical Strategies of Thailand’s Organic Rice Based on Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC)
LI BAOGUO, PRIN LAKSITAMAS
DOI : 10.36344/ccijemms.2020.v02i09.002 | Cross Current Int J Econ Manag Media Stud; 2020, 2(9): 129-137
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Abstract: Despite being one of the world’s major exporters of food, Thailand is facing mounting problems concerning unstainable agriculture practices. Organic farming could help to address environmental, social and economic issues, organic rice practices are proven to improve soil fertility, foster biodiversity, increase economic yield. The stakeholders of organic rice practices should adopt the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) favorable policies and embrace the digital era. The increased utilization of smart organic farming technology and greater access of corporate social responsibility could help to add the organic rice value and enlarge the export volumes to international markets. The effectively implementation of the marketing ethical strategies could help to reduce Thailand’s rice famer heavy household debt and get out of Thai poverty debt traps.
A Time-Series Analysis of the Impact of Population Growth and Climate Change on Food Security in Nigeria
Clement Korgbeelo, Leelee N. Deekor
DOI : 10.36344/ccijemms.2020.v02i09.001 | Cross Current Int J Econ Manag Media Stud; 2020, 2(9): 122-128
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Abstract: Food production in Nigeria has not kept pace with rapid population growth resulting in declining levels of national food self-sufficiency. Consequently, Nigeria faces severe food security challenges. This paper, therefore, analyzed the effects of population growth and climate change on food security in Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the effects of population growth, mean annual rainfall, mean annual temperature, and rate of urbanization on food security (proxied by food production index) in Nigeria; Annual time-series on the above variables from 1984 to 2018 were used. The data were obtained from secondary sources. The study applied Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) unit root test, Johansen cointegration test and Error Correction Mechanism (ECM) on the data. The results of data estimation indicated that population growth has a negative impact on food security while climate change (in terms of rainfall and temperature) has significant adverse effects on food security in Nigeria. The paper recommends among other things, a set of climate change adaptation and mitigation measures to improve the food security situation in the country.
Global Coronavirus Pandemic and the Improvised Online Lectures Perspectives in Select Universities in South-South, Nigeria
Daniel Nwanmereni
DOI : 10.36344/ccijemms.2020.v02i08.001 | Cross Current Int J Econ Manag Media Stud; 2020, 2(8): 113-121
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In ensuring that the Nigerian educational system, especially tertiary education, was not completely shut-down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Government of Nigeria on April 10, 2020 directed the authorities of the nation’s universities to commence online lectures. This study investigated the implementation of the online learning directive by universities in South-South, Nigeria. The aim of the study was to investigate perspectives in the implementation of the directive. Among others, the study asked the following questions: how did Nigerian university students perceive the directive on online lectures due to coronavirus restrictions in Nigeria? What were the dominant online teaching platforms adopted by Nigerian universities in the implementation of the online lectures directive? The study was anchored on the Technological Determinism and Diffusion of Innovations theories. The survey research design was used to study a population of 152, 595 from which a sample size of 384 respondents was drawn. Findings of the study showed that although Nigerian university students appreciated the online lectures initiative, the arrangement was challenged by lack of requisite technological gadgets by both lecturers and students and poor power supply in the country. The study recommended, among other things, that the Nigerian government and authorities of private tertiary institutions in the country should provide state-of-the-art facilities that support online learning in the digital economy. It was also recommended that the age-long problem of poor electricity supply in Nigeria should be aggressively approached and addressed by the Nigerian government.
The Effect of Participative Budgeting, Performance Measurement System, and Compensation of Managerial Performance in Pt. Aceh Sharia Bank, Aceh, Indonesia
Aulia Khairullah, Mulia Saputra and Muslim A. Djalil
DOI : 10.36344/ccijemms.2020.v02i07.001 | Cross Current Int J Econ Manag Media Stud, Jul, 2020; 2(7): 102-106
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The purpose of this study is to know the condition of participatory budgeting, performance measurement systems, compensation, and performance management. Then want to know the effect of participatory budgeting on managerial performance, the effect of performance measurement systems on managerial performance and the effect of compensation on management performance , the object of this study was conducted at the Aceh Syaria Bank in Aceh Province . Data analysis in this study uses multiple linear regression which aims to test and analyze, both together and partially influence participatory budgeting, the stem measuring performance, and compensation i nsentif on managerial performance at Bank Syaria Aceh , which is treated with the technique of multiple regression analysis based on Ordinary Least Squere (OLS) and processed using SPSS version 21. The results showed that participatory budgeting, performance measurement system, and compensation on managerial performance.
Keywords: Participatory Budgeting, Performance Measurement Systems, Compensation, Managerial Performance