Model for Local Economic Development
Local capacity
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- The main objective of this thesis is to test whether newly discovered natural resources in the form of an LNG project in Lindi, Tanzania turn out to be a resource blessing or a curse at the local level. The Quick Scan Model is used as a methodological tool to make an economic analysis and built three scenarios to create an economic outlook for the local community. Due to its important role at the local level, the quality of local government institutions is newly added to the model.
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Weustink, The Lindi Bay LNG Project: a resource blessing or curse for the local community?
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- Local economic development enriches the quality of life of rural communities in Ireland. This study focuses on one particular sector and highlights the positive effect that speciality food businesses have on local economic development. The speciality food business sector has experienced extensive growth in recent years, despite the economic recession of 2008 which damaged much of Ireland’s economic activity. In order to get a comprehensive insight, this case study investigates speciality food businesses in Ballyhoura Country, a rural area in South- West Ireland.
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Maher, Specialty Food Business Enhancing Local Economic Development- A Case Study from Rural Ireland.
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- Within the context of disaster relief, the benefits of supply chain collaboration between humanitarian organizations have become highly relevant in humanitarian Supply Chain Management (SCM) literatures. However, the functionalization of supply chain management into their operations is still lacking due to limited local capacity. In this study, the mechanisms of supply chain collaboration that enable local capacity building will be investigated. Through field research, this paper aims to systematize the development of SCM within disaster recovery operations by enhancing the knowledge of local capacity building and the elements of supply chain collaboration, particularly between humanitarian agencies and the military. Ultimately, a final framework and multiple propositions will be provided with regards to local capacity building through the means of supply chain collaboration mechanisms during disaster recovery.
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Clara, Building Local Capacity: As a Foothold to Humanitarian Post-Disaster Relief.
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- In this study literature concerning cooperative- and risk management is combined with theories of local economic development. On the basis of five case studies in the Tanzanian coffee industry, it is found that cooperatives are able to protect their members against price risks only if they possess certain characteristics developed from new visions on cooperatives. These characteristics include the alignment of control with benefits, a clear governance structure and sufficient funds.
Cazemier, The use of TQM in Burkina Faso.
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- This research investigates the differences in local economic development in developing and developed countries by using a model by Pennink (2014), based on local economic development (LED) in developing countries and applies it to a developing country. The findings are that multinational enterprises and their activities do not seem to play a role in LED. Universities have a supporting role and the regional and local level overlap. The supranational power and the role of social capital are added to the model. The supranational power appears to a supportive role in LED, like other institutions on all levels. Social capital plays a critical role as entrepreneurs and their relations need to take initiative.
Kistemaker, Local economic development and its multi-level, multi-actor influences: The influence of a supranational power and social capital.
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- In this thesis, differences between sub-Saharan African countries in the determinants and economic impact of FDI inflows are analysed. This topic is studied with two types of research methods: a statistical analysis on FDI flows to different groups of subSaharan African countries and a qualitative research on Dutch investment projects in Ghana and Ethiopia. The statistical analysis shows that sub-Saharan African countries with large natural resource endowments have natural resources and infrastructure as the main determinants of FDI inflows and show a relatively weak relationship between FDI inflows and economic growth.
Engelenhoven, FDI flows to Sub-Saharan Africa. Differences in Determinants and Economic Impact.
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- To further develop the local capacity, promotions and creating producer organizations is facilitative (positive relationship) to local capacity development (LCD). Hierarchical work relations and frequent staff rotations negatively impact LCD.
Schoot Uiterkamp, Assessment of Local Capacity Development Interventions in Indonesia: Model Development and first Empirical Results.
- The main objective of this thesis is to test the applicability of a quick scan model measuring economic development. The method used in doing so is a case study in which Tanzania’s economy is mapped on three geographical levels using said model. The data for this case study were obtained through interviewing a varied group of 17 respondents on site in Tanzania. Their input provided a detailed, useful and accessible overview of Tanzania’s economy on all levels. It is thus concluded that the model functions well, has a broad applicability and can be used with ease by the target group.
Mulder, Measuring an economy's state: a quick scan model on three geographical levels. A Tanzanian case study.
- The practice of Ubuntu in African organizations, in which culture is employed as a strategic asset, can be an important step towards innovativeness. In this study the relationship between knowledge sharing and the presence of Ubuntu was investigated in Tanzania. It is found that the humanness of Africans stimulates knowledge sharing, a practice which Western organizations are so willing to integrate in their corporate practices.Assessment of Local Capacity Development Interventions in Indonesia: Model Development and first Empirical Results
Scholtens, The Innovative Value of Ubuntu: Knowledge Sharing in African Organizations.
- In this thesis it will be assessed to find out what the economic effect on a household level of using bioslurry for tea production. In total 100 farmers have been asked about current and historical data about the quantity of tea per sao, the price obtained per kilogram of processed tea and the expenditures on both pesticides and chemical fertilizer. After analyzing the data it was found out that using bioslurry results in a higher quantity of tea production per sao throughout the whole year.
Von Eije, Dong for Dung. The economic impact of using bioslurry for tea production on a household level in Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam.
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- This thesis provides insight in the motivations, success factors and problems of entrepreneurs with micro-enterprises in Uganda. Furthermore attention is paid to characteristics that have a positive influence on growth of the business. The variables leading to success are a good customer service, hard work and a reputation of honesty. The most serious problem for Ugandan entrepreneurs is corruption. Other important problems are too much competition in the area and a high rate of inflation. The most obvious characteristics that support the growth of a business are education, formality and a location for the business outside the household.
Waart, Entrepreneurship in Micro-enterprises in Uganda: A factor analysis of motivations, success factors and problems in Micro-enterprises.
- The following paper aims conducts a case study on how foreign firms are currently adapting to changes in Myanmar’s economy and successfully entering the country. A framework for analyzing business sectors in emerging countries was adopted as foundation for the research. The framework was expanded to include an analysis of the external social and economic impacts investment in a sector can generate. The study found that the demand for tourism is growing tremendously in the region due a variety of factors including countries improved foreign relations, easing access for tourists and improved investment climate. However, challenges and barriers to entry were found to be prevalent.
Koski, Business Sector Analysis in a Contemporary Economy. A Focus on the Tourism Sector in Myanmar.
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- Community empowerment is increased by a good relationship between governmental and non-governmental institutions and the local community. This relationship is influenced by the amount of social capital. Community empowerment, together with a high amount of social capital, can lead to more local economic development.
de Windt, The Synergy between Social Entrepreneurship, Community Empowerment and Social Capital for the Local Economic Development of the smallholder rubber culture in Central Kalimantan.
- It should be understood if the local market (people) desire any changes to the current situation. In the case of interest, capital is to be supplied. Management Control (internal), Confidence and Transparency are important factors to focus on.
Boon, Introducing Management Control in Local Economic Development.
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