Rural development

Promoting Community-based Tourism Associated with Agricultural and Local Products of Son La Province

Bui Kim Dong, Trinh Van Tuan, Dao The Anh
ABSTRACT Son la is located in the Nord-western mountain of Vietnam with a strong diversity of local products and landscapes. With these potential community-based tourism resources, the tourism tends to develop rapidly in the region. This article with a desk study approach will review the...
Country: Vietnam Topic: Rural development
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Challenges and Prospects of Rural Vacant Housing Policy in Korea

Moon-Soo Jung
ABSTRACT Recently, the number of vacant houses that are neglected or not properly managed in rural areas is increasing in Korea. Most of them are severely worn out and not properly managed to the extent that they have to be demolished. Therefore, it has a more negative impact on the security,...
Country: Korea Topic: Rural development
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Cornhusks Novelty Products: Gateway Towards Sustainable Cottage Livelihood Opportunity in Batad, Iloilo, Philippines

Hene L. Hapinat
ABSTRACT This study was conducted mainly on the utilization of cornhusks to produce novelty items as gateway towards sustainable cottage livelihood opportunity in Batad, Iloilo, Philippines. Specifically, it sought to answer the following objectives: (1) Identify innovated items to be produced...
Country: Philippines Topic: Rural development
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Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on Smallholder Farmers and Vulnerable Rural People in Vietnam

Tran Cong Thang, Truong Thi Thu Trang, Nguyen Thi Hai Linh, Nguyen Thi Thuy
ABSTRACT This paper aims to provide empirical evidences about the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on agriculture and rural development in Vietnam, with a focus on smallholder farmers and vulnerable rural people. Based on contextual analysis, document reviews and quick survey in 12 provinces along...
Country: Vietnam Topic: Rural development
7,774
542

Determinants of Poverty in Different Irrigation Schemes and Non-Irrigated Rice Based Farming System in Central Dry Zone Area of Myanmar

Amy Soe, Isabelita M. Pabuayon
ABSTRACT As Myanmar has a great potential to expand rice cultivation, the government has prioritized irrigation for rice cultivation since rice is the key crop in the agriculture and the main food item for Myanmar people. Irrigation has also great significance for the national economy. The total...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Rural development
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