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Evaluating Policy Environment for Community-based Rural Tourism: Multi-Actor Perspectives in Tourism Value Chain
Full text linkTourism policies are essential in the development of community-based rural tourism (CBRT). In practice, their implementation requires a favorable policy environment. However, the CBRT literature has not investigated the policy environment and the holistic interactions between government-community relations, inter-agency coordination, and other complex challenges relevant to CBRT policies. Involving multiple CBRT actors, this study aimed to evaluate the policy environment in the development, implementation, and evaluation of CBRT-related policies. Using Tourism Value Chain (TVC) as the conceptual framework and considering the aspects of Tourism Value Webs (TVW), this research employed qualitative interviews with government officers. In addition, this study included archival research on policy documents and questionnaire surveys among community members in multiple case studies as an added triangulation. The case studies involved 49 tourism villages in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The regency has embraced the community-based tourism (CBT) concept for rural development by creating tourism villages. Multiple institutions in the regency work with academia and the business sector in support of the communities in developing tourism villages, forming a multiple helix structure. Despite some limitations in the policy documents, the main stakeholders in Sleman Regency can organically coordinate and cooperate to take care of all TVC phases, implying their commitment and consciousness to achieve self-reliance in CBRT development. These findings imply that the policy environment for CBRT policies is dynamic. It thus requires all stakeholders to conduct a more proactive and adaptive approach to policy evaluation, enabling enhanced support for the long-term success and sustainability of CBRT initiatives
Improved Accessibility of Healthcare Facility Services by Vulnerable Populations
Full text linkThis study determined the capacity of healthcare facilities in the Philippines to provide accessible health services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research addressed the urgent need to support vulnerable populations facing higher health risks and barriers in accessing healthcare services. Using a cross-sectional, descriptive quantitative research design and the Healthcare Facility Capacity Self-Assessment on the Accessibility of Services for Vulnerable Populations survey, the researchers collected data from 154 participating healthcare facilities in the Philippines. The most important finding revealed significant gaps in the healthcare facilities’ capacity to serve vulnerable groups, particularly in physical infrastructure, equipment, personnel training, and tailored health promotion materials. This study contributes to the theoretical understanding of healthcare accessibility by applying the Andersen behavioral model. It highlights the practical implications for targeted interventions, policies, and resource allocation to enhance the capacity of healthcare facilities to provide accessible and inclusive health services to vulnerable populations during health emergencies
Race Against Time: How Bus Transport Stacks Up Against Private Cars
Full text linkThis paper compares the IVT (in-vehicle time) parameter and travel distance for public bus transport (which forms the core of the public transport system) and private cars in the Metropolis GZM (Upper Silesian and Zagłębie Metropolis) in Poland. Analysis was conducted on three datasets: all metropolitan lines, main metropolitan lines, and feeder metropolitan lines. The results show that for all metropolitan lines, public transport achieves an average IVT parameter value about twice as high as private transport. The main metropolitan lines are characterized by relatively high competitiveness compared to individual transport. However, the competitiveness of public transport decreases with distance traveled. It is also important to note that these lines primarily connect major points in the city and other factors can significantly affect its competitiveness, such as waiting time and overcrowding during peak hours. This article is directed towards decision-makers in urban transport management, urban activists, public transport passengers, city authorities, and scientists interested in urban logistics and the effectiveness of public transport
Impact of Toll Road to Agricultural Land Conversion for Sustainable Development: A Systematic Literature Review
Full text linkThis study examined the relationship between the impact of toll road development on agricultural land conversion and the transformation of land along with its socioeconomic and environmental consequences. The method employed was a systematic literature review conducted using the PRISMA framework. The result identified eighteen publications discussing the impact of toll road construction on agricultural land conversion. The research concluded that toll road construction plays a role in converting areas into zones, settlements, and other non-agricultural purposes. This transformation can have effects on agricultural land conversion. The evaluation also highlights the importance of policy recommendations to mitigate the impacts of agricultural land conversion to sustainable development and food security, offering a hopeful outlook for the future
Unravelling the Economic Impacts: Forecasting the Effects of the February Earthquakes on Türkiye’s Economy
Full text linkThis study aimed to reveal the macroeconomic effects of the earthquakes that occurred in Türkiye in February 2023 on the country as a whole, the affected region (covering 11 provinces), and other provinces. Using secondary data obtained from data sets of various institutions, this research firstly attempted to estimate the negative effects of the February Earthquakes on the country’s GDP. The study presents a base scenario using the economic growth forecasts of international organizations such as the IMF and the World Bank for 2023 and 2024 as well as three possible loss scenarios for Türkiye, taking into account the effects of earthquakes of similar magnitude on the GDP in Türkiye and other countries. Furthermore, this study tried to estimate the losses caused by earthquakes in terms of employment, GDP, agriculture, industry, services, and foreign trade at the regional and provincial levels. To do this, we created the Base Scenario, which assumes no earthquake, and Scenario 1, which shows the impact of the earthquake. The findings indicate that, in the worst-case scenario, the country will contract by approximately 2.75%, which means a loss of 5 billion in GDP, an export loss of 4.7 billion in the 11 earthquake-affected provinces. The research underlines the need for comprehensive measures to mitigate the economic consequences caused by earthquakes. This includes disaster prevention plans, effective management strategies and initiatives aimed at strengthening regional economic resilience. Ultimately, the article provides valuable information for policymakers to facilitate informed decisions and the implementation of measures to increase preparedness, risk mitigation, and sustainable recovery in earthquake-prone areas
Visual Improvement of Slums: Integrative Strategy for Optimizing Sanitation Management Sustainability in Slum Areas
Full text linkThe high population growth rate in certain areas is a critical problem confronting big cities in Indonesia, which in turn creates pressure on urban governance, thus creating slum areas. Until now, insufficient funds are still a problem in alleviating the problem of slums, so the concept of visual improvement is a program that has been proposed to serve as a form of capital in fostering community participation in managing the surrounding environment. This study aimed to identify the impact of visual improvement programs in two slum areas, related to sanitation management, in particular domestic wastewater management and solid waste management. The two slum areas have different settlement typologies. Bekelir Rainbow Village, Tangerang is a slum settlement in the lowlands, and Code Rainbow Village, Yogyakarta is a slum settlement on the banks of a river. The success of the visual improvement programs was identified by factors that underlie the behavior of sanitation management and its relationship with the Theory of Planned Behavior construct. After the successfulness of the programs had been identified, the next step was to identify the sustainability factors for sanitation management so that strategies for optimizing sanitation management can be planned to support the sustainability of sanitation management as the basis for future visual improvement programs of slum areas. By using the Structural Equation Modeling method, it was found that institutional regulatory aspects as well as financial-economic aspects were the most influential aspects related to sustainability of domestic wastewater and solid waste management in Bekelir Rainbow Village, Tangerang. Meanwhile, socio-cultural aspects as well as regulatory-institutional aspects were the most influential aspects related to sustainability of domestic wastewater and solid waste management in Code Rainbow Village, Yogyakarta. This indicates that the strategies for optimizing sanitation management in the two rainbow villages had a different approach
Planning and designing livable recreational open spaces in developing countries. Insights from Souk Ahras City, Algeria
Full text linkCreating livable recreational public open spaces is essential for urban quality of life and well-being. In the Algerian context, the topic of public open spaces has been extensively investigated. However, little research has examined how spatial and physical attributes of recreational open spaces influence their use and perceptions by residents. This study investigated the role of urban planning and urban design in shaping livable recreational open spaces in Souk Ahras City, Algeria. The study used a mixed-methods approach: spatial analysis was used to map five typologies, while a survey among 426 residents was used to assess the residents’ satisfaction, use, and perception of recreational open spaces. Although several recreational spaces have been, their availability was insufficient. In addition, satisfaction levels with the spatial and physical attributes of recreational open spaces were mainly average to low. Moreover, satisfaction was positively correlated to use frequency, duration, and favorable perception, highlighting the importance of the design quality of those spaces. However, satisfaction did not predict activities undertaken, underscoring the need for considering more than just the physical aspect when new recreational open spaces are proposed. Recommendations include increasing provision and improving spatial and physical attributes. The findings provide empirical insight to guide context-specific interventions for improving developing cities’ recreational open spaces. Further research should examine interactions between space, culture, and policy across multiple developing cities
Navigating the Maze of Urban Voids: A Hybrid MCDM Approach for Site Selection for Urban Poor in PCMC, India
Full text linkThe rapid pace of migration has incurred a higher demand and a lower supply ratio of economically weaker section (EWS) housing, prompting the emergence of illegal squatters across several Indian cities, especially on public reservation lands, turning them into urban voids. Numerous government initiatives, at the central, state, and urban local body levels, have been attempted to provide housing to the urban poor living in slums, predominantly through in-situ redevelopment. However, the efforts lagged for several reasons. One of the major reasons is the lack of a methodical process for the logical selection of available slum sites for rehabilitation or redevelopment. This creates a challenging situation for the decision makers to prioritize these sites, as currently it is based on the notification date of slums and is majorly driven by political will. Hence, this research attempted to formulate a prioritization model for the selection of slum sites in the PCMC area by evaluating them with parameters derived from expert opinion. The Hybrid Multiple Attribute Decision Making (MADM) model, using weights derived from Shannon’s entropy, and ranking performed using the TOPSIS method were considered for prioritization of the slum sites. This unbiased scientific process will guide the decision makers in the appropriate allocation of available resources to uplift the urban poor living in slums, which is crucial for the sustainable urban development of India
Land Development Process in Urban River Areas: A Case in Palangka Raya City, Indonesia
Full text linkLand development in Indonesia has undergone significant formal and informal changes that affect urban planning and development. Most studies discuss the issue of land development in urban mainland and coastal areas, while fewer studies explain this process in the context of river-based urban regions. This paper describes physical and non-physical factors that drive land development processes, both formally and informally, in urban river areas, including built-up area conditions, land status, involved agents, institutions, and market mechanisms. Researchers selected the Old Town area along the Kahayan River in Palangka Raya City as the study area. This study collected spatial data and reports, conducted field observations, and conducted interviews. Researchers used spatial, descriptive, and content analyses to analyze the data. Aspects of the land market, namely land transactions, land prices, values, and supply-demand issues, were obtained based on secondary data. Physical and non-physical factors of land development were analyzed based on the review of transcripts from in-depth interviews, especially those related to the built-up area conditions, land status, land-use pattern, and infrastructure needs. This study revealed that the government concentrates on formally developing land within the primary infrastructure system through intervention and support from the private sector, which leads to influence of market mechanisms. In contrast, informal land development occurs without the private sector’s intervention or government policies. This study recommends increasing local community capacity to understand formal and informal land development processes by supporting infrastructure development, improving institutional capacity, allocating land development zones, and strengthening urban policies and regulations
Commuting Behaviors of People with Disabilities and the Implications for Transport Planning and Policy: A Preliminary Study
Full text linkThis research aimed to obtain an initial understanding of the commuting behaviors of people with disabilities, which has not been widely discussed in the transportation planning literature in Indonesia. Facets studied included frequency of weekly commuting; trip duration to the workplace; trip chaining behavior; usage of public transportation; and utilization of private vehicles. Commuting trips were limited to the home-work-home context, and the research was conducted on adult disabled commuters (aged 17 to 60) in the Jakarta Metropolitan Area (Jabodetabek). A total of 51 commuters with motor and sensory (visual and auditory) disabilities participated in the survey. The results indicate that people with disabilities tend to spend more hours commuting; use public transportation, with the TransJakarta Bus Rapid Transit and paratransit in the form of online motorcycle taxis as the primary modes of transport; and engage in pre-planned trip chaining activities, primarily for visiting family, friends, and clients as well as doing grocery shopping and getting medical treatment. The research findings can serve as valuable resources for developing inclusive transportation policies and planning, such as improving and enhancing access to public transportation for people with disabilities, supporting inclusive training policy in the public transportation field, implementing TOD strategies, and advancing transportation technology to enhance convenience for people with disabilities