Rural development

Advancing Mountainous Region Development through the Avocado Industry in Myanmar

Thi Thi Soe, Theingi Myint, Htet Marlar Aye
ABSTRACT The global demand for avocados has surged reshaping consumer habits and transforming the avocado value chain. Known for their nutritional, medicinal and cosmetic applications, avocados have become a high-value crop. Myanmar’s hilly regions, with their favorable tropical climate and...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Rural development
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Exploring the Institutional Development of Rural Policy and the Role of Rural Proofing in Korea

Moon-Soo Jung
ABSTRACT This article describes the institutional development of rural policy and the role of rural proofing in Korea, focusing on the 'Quality of Rural Life Policy'. It highlights the importance of improving the quality of life for rural communities and the need for policy adjustments through...
Country: Korea Topic: Rural development
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Agritourism Potential Among Taiwan’s Indigenous Communities, with Emphasis on Organic Coffee Farming

Melchior Antoine, Yung-Chuan Ko
ABSTRACT Organic farming of coffee among Taiwan’s Indigenous communities has rapidly emerged as a vital farming occupation with the potential to provide much-needed socioeconomic support for this community. In Taiwan, Indigenous communities are often in marginalized positions. They make up less...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Rural development
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The Current Status and Implications of the Local Extinction Reaction Fund in Korea

Dong-Hyun Lee
ABSTRACT To address the crisis of population decline at the local level, the South Korean government is allocating KRW1 trillion (US$769.2 million) annually, starting from 2022. This funding will be provided to support basic and metropolitan local governments that have been designated as ‘...
Country: Korea Topic: Rural development
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Community Care for Rural Seniors

Namhoon Kim, Inhye Ha
ABSTRACT As the elderly population continues to grow and strains public medical finances, there is a pressing need for innovative solutions to address the impending exhaustion of resources for elderly care. One such solution is the concept of community care, which offers an alternative approach...
Country: Korea Topic: Rural development
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