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.

 

 

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John Motsamai Modise
Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.

 

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Education for Social Change: Driving Student Success for and Beyond the Market | Chapter 3 | Current Progress in Arts and Social Studies Research Vol. 5

The aim of this article is to illustrate that a key strategic objective of student affairs is to contribute significantly towards student success. Education refers to the process of learning and expanding culture. It significantly contributes to the improvement of the human condition through better knowledge, health, living conditions, social equity, and productivity, and is a central tool for social progress. Student affairs practitioners and researchers are well positioned to contribute holistically to student success and as such could play a strategic role in the transformation of higher education.  This article reports on a study [1] entitled ‘Towards a Qualitative Framework for Blending Equity and Excellence in Transforming South African Higher Education Transformation to Achieve Development’ in which the promotion of student success is viewed as central to institutional transformation. The purpose of the study was to contribute to a more comprehensive qualitative framework for higher education transformation in South Africa by reconciling notions of ‘equity and excellence’. The scope of the study revolves around the view of sixteen expert leaders in higher education change in South Africa. They explore elements of a qualitative framework for higher education transformation from a contemporary perspective. It answers the question as to why transformation is perceived to be so slow despite existing frameworks. Four core areas are identified as crucial to address if transformation is to be focussed and accelerated. The most crucial of these is ‘student success’. The paper presents a set of indicators that could be used to frame how transformation can occur, noting that these are to be conducted in small settings. In practice, this means that a project or site can be selected for transformation, a set of indicators developed, and a systematic approach. The researcher interviewed 16 leaders of thought in higher education transformation. These were well-published authors, Vice Chancellors, advisors to the ministers, etc. They were selected based on their expert status and when questions arose in the discussion they would often refer individuals who could be interviewed. Interviews were done online and some were accessible in the greater Cape Town area where the researcher residences, were held face to face. The study found that there were five key pillars that uphold transformation endeavours in higher education. These include an understanding of The South African knowledge project, student success, institutional culture, demographic representation, and individual transformation. Of these five pillars, in the final analysis, they are all to serve a single aim, namely student success.

 

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Chanaaz Charmain January
Department of Student Affairs, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, South Africa.

 

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Memory, Resistance, and Adivasi Land Rights: A Digital Narrative Analysis of Pada | Chapter 9 | Digital Crossroads: Integrating Humanities, Science and Technology Edition 1

Forgetting fuels fascism, remembering ignites resistance." This study examines how the 2022 Malayalam film Pada utilizes digital storytelling to shape collective memory surrounding the significant socio-political event of the 1996 Ayyankali Pada protest, which was a landmark agitation for Adivasi land rights in Kerala. The film portrays a group of four men barging into a collector's office and holding him hostage to revolt against a controversial bill that exploits the rights of tribals. Building on memory studies frameworks (Olick, Landsberg), this research investigates Pada's representation of marginalized communities' memories and experiences through critical discourse analysis. Contextualizing the film narrative through historical documents and sociopolitical context, this study addresses the gap in films depicting accurate histories of marginalised communities.

The findings highlight how the film fosters empathy across social groups, reshapes cultural memory, and challenges dominant historical narratives. This research demonstrates digital storytelling's potential to reconfigure historical narratives and public memory. Moreover, it contributes to media studies, cultural studies, and social justice research, broadening its interdisciplinary relevance. Integrating Alison Landsberg's Prosthetic Memory theory, the study illustrates the power of digital storytelling in shaping cultural memory. Ultimately, this study underscores Pada's role in amplifying Adivasi voices and resisting oppression, contributing to ongoing discussions on memory, resistance, and social justice.

 

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Hridya P.S
St Aloysius College, Elthuruth, University of Calicut, India.

 

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A Socio-Legal Study of the Right of Aged People to Live in Dignity | Chapter 11 | Selected Topics in Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 1

 Modernization and globalization have aided India's technological advancement, but certain constitutional ideals no longer meet the essence of time and the needs of the elderly to live in dignity. The purpose of this article is to highlight the social and legal issues that elderly people face in terms of living with dignity and deprivation of basic rights. as well as the provisions of India's Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (MWP Act) and its failure to protect the rights of the elderly. Issues and challenges associated with the implementation of the MWP Act are discussed, and remedies in the form of recommendations are drafted and attempted. Aged people are among the most vulnerable groups in society, and they are particularly vulnerable to atrocities and exploitation. as well as the provisions of India's Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (MWP Act) and its failure to protect the rights of the elderly. Issues and challenges associated with the implementation of the MWP Act are discussed, and remedies in the form of recommendations are drafted and attempted. Aged people are among the most vulnerable groups in society, and they are particularly vulnerable to atrocities and exploitation.

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Dr. Ujwala Bendale,
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be) University, New Law College, Pune, India.

Vidya Dhere,
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be) University, New Law College, Pune, India

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