Ethics, Governance and Sustainable Pathways to Poverty Eradication | Chapter 4 | The Tapestry of Development: Weaving Ethics into a Sustainable Future

This study examines ethical, sustainable, and participatory strategies for poverty eradication, focusing on the interplay between governance, ethics, and community empowerment. The purpose is to identify effective solutions that address the root causes of poverty while ensuring fairness, inclusivity, and long-term sustainability. Despite global efforts, poverty persists as a multidimensional challenge, particularly in rural and marginalised communities. Current poverty reduction strategies often prioritise economic growth and welfare transfers, neglecting structural inequalities, weak governance, ethical concerns, and community participation. These gaps hinder the effectiveness of interventions and perpetuate cycles of poverty. A mixed-methods approach will be employed. Quantitative data will be gathered through surveys and secondary sources to identify patterns of poverty, governance, and resource access. Qualitative methods, including interviews, focus groups, and Participatory Action Research (PAR), will ensure the voices of affected communities are integrated into the analysis. This systematic approach allows for a comprehensive understanding and co-creation of context-specific solutions. The study contributes to theory and practice by bridging ethics, governance, and participatory development in poverty eradication. It advances knowledge on how ethical principles and inclusive governance can improve the design, implementation, and sustainability of poverty reduction strategies. Additionally, it offers policy-relevant frameworks for NGOs, policymakers, and community leaders. Structural factors such as limited access to resources, inequality, weak governance, and environmental challenges are primary drivers of poverty. Current interventions often lack participatory mechanisms, limiting effectiveness and sustainability. Community-driven, ethical, and governance-sensitive approaches are likely to enhance empowerment, accountability, and social inclusion. Integrated strategies addressing social, economic, and environmental dimensions can achieve long-term, sustainable poverty reduction. Ethical governance, participatory engagement, and sustainability are essential for effective poverty eradication. By focusing on context-specific solutions and empowering communities, this study underscores that poverty eradication is not only an economic challenge but also a moral and social imperative. The findings can guide policymakers and practitioners in designing equitable and sustainable interventions, contributing to a just and poverty-free society.

 

 

Author(s) Details

John Motsamai Modise
Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.

 

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Determining the Performance of Special Economic Zones in India | Chapter 11 |New Innovations in Economics, Business and Management Vol. 7

 An attempt has been made in this study to assess the performance of SEZs in India. The study is based on secondary data collected from 2006-07 through 2020-21. According to the study's findings, India now has 268 special economic zones (SEZs) in operation as of February 17, 2022. SEZs have attracted a great amount of investment and created a large number of job opportunities for the people, contributing in India's poverty eradication. In conclusion, special economic zones (SEZs) have played an important role in attracting foreign direct investment and creating jobs in the country, according to the report. According to the report, Tamil Nadu has the most approved SEZs, followed by Maharashtra and Telangana. With the most SEZs in India, the IT/ITES/Electronic hardware and software sector is on top.

Author(S) Details

Deepak Kumar
Department of Economics, Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University, Jind (Haryana), India.

Sunil Phougat
Department of Economics, Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University, Jind (Haryana), India.

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Study of Household Endowment and Poverty Reduction | Chapter 6 | Selected Topics in Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 8

 Despite its relevance, the impact of household endowments (financial and human assets) on household wellbeing has received insufficient study. This study aims to investigate into the impact of household endowments in reducing poverty among rural households in Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State, due to the high occurrence of poverty in Sub-Saharan African nations, notably Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to collect data from 120 households, which was then analysed using frequencies and percentages, the Foster Greer and Thorbecke (FGT) index, and logistic regression analysis. According to the findings, rural households are modestly impoverished (48.3 percent ). Age, gender, years of schooling, cooperative participation, access to credit, household income, mobile phone access, and household size are all factors that influence the function of household endowment in poverty reduction. Gender (p 0.030), cooperative society membership (p 0.036), household income (p 0.009), mobile phone access (p 0.037), and household size (p 0.000) are all significant variables in explaining the influence of household endowment on poverty reduction. As a result, it is suggested that the government implement programmes and regulations aimed at easing the formation of cooperative groups in the studied area. Furthermore, telecommunications costs should be subsidised to encourage more people to use and access mobile phones.

Author(S) Details

O. J. Ijila
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Fort Hare, P/Bag X1314, Alice, South Africa.

W. A. Sanusi
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.

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The Effect of Microfinance on Human Capital Development in Ghana: A Cross-sectional Study of Sinapi Aba Trust Microfinance Beneficiaries in Ashanti Region | Chapter 7 | Selected Topics in Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 3

 In order to eliminate poverty in Ghana, this chapter provides empirical evidence on how microfinance services help to the development of human capital. Microfinance organisations provide services that help beneficiaries increase their incomes and consumption levels while also reducing income inequality. Microfinance institutions provide chances for investment in the development of human and social capital assets through their services. In 2012, data was collected from 361 Sinapi Aba Trust (SAT) microfinance recipients using a cross-sectional strategy that included both quantitative and qualitative instruments. Microfinance programmes enabled clients to increase their human capital assets, according to the findings. It was also revealed that, in addition to loan disbursement, SAT contained education programmes that helped beneficiaries improve their outlook. It was acknowledged that SAT services provided training for creating awareness and sensitization through seminars to enlighten beneficiaries about current concerns that were development oriented for beneficiaries and their families. The research Others suggested that the government, sponsors, and management of microfinance institutions work together to mobilise resources for beneficiaries' human capital development.

Author (s) Details

Ernestina Fredua Antoh
Bureau of Integrated Rural Development (BIRD), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), PMB UPO Kumasi, Ghana.

John Victor Mensah
Institute for Development Studies Development (IDS), University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ghana.

Sampson Enyin Edusah
Bureau of Integrated Rural Development (BIRD), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), PMB UPO Kumasi, Ghana.

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Understanding Sustainable Development | Chapter 7 | Challenging Issues on Environment and Earth Science Vol. 1

Sustainable growth refers to growth that does not affect natural resources. It can also be defined as a growth that meets the requirements of the present without sacrificing the potential of future generations. The goal of this study is to review and synthesise the literature on sustainable development pillars and models. The revenue from the literature showed that a number of authors agree that creation of sustainability can be classified into three I environmental sustainability (organic raw material production, management of agricultural water), (ii) social sustainability (accessibility of nutritious food to different generations) and (iii) economic sustainability (participation and cooperation from small businesses). Theories and ideas previously existed that allowed people to choose between environmental protection and growth. With the implementation of sustainable growth, human communities are building a bright and stable future. Equal focus must be paid to the three pillars of economic, social and environmental development in order to achieve sustainable development. In solving the problems of climate change and global warming, sustainable development is seen as the solution. The protection of biodiversity, water supplies, the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the promotion of sustainable agriculture are some of the most critical aspects of sustainable development and should be at the forefront of promoting the idea of sustainable development.

Author (s) Details

Cliff Sibusiso Dlamini
Center for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA), Plot 4701 Station Exit Road, Private Bag 00357, Gaborone, Botswana.

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