Impacts of improvements in rural roads on household income through the enhancement of market accessibility in rural areas of Cambodia

Takada, Shin; Morikawa, So; Idei, Rika; Kato, Hironori

doi:10.1007/s11116-020-10150-8

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“…Road accessibility had a positive effect on agricultural income ( p < 0.1). Road accessibility improves market accessibility and decreases transportation costs in agriculture production [ 68 ]. As for natural capital, the size of forest land had a positive effect on agricultural income ( p < 0.05).…”

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Heterogeneous Effects of Skill Training on Rural Livelihoods around Four Biosphere Reserves in China

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Bai

et al. 2022

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The growing contradiction between protection and livelihood is a common challenge for most protected areas in developing countries. Skill training is an important way to increase household income and alleviate the dilemma between conservation and development. However, its effects on household income around protected areas have rarely been explored. This paper aims to evaluate the effect of skill training on the income of households around four Biosphere Reserves in China and explore its mechanism. Based on the information collected from 381 households through face-to-face interviews, this study adopted descriptive analysis and multiple regression to yield consistent results. The results showed that agricultural and off-farm skill training had no impact on the total household income. The results from the mechanism analysis found that participation in off-farm skill training had a significant and positive effect on the total income of the households outside protected areas and participation in agricultural training had a positive effect on agricultural income. The findings indicate that the local government and protected area administration should increase the publicity for skill training, enrich the types training, appropriately supply livelihood support projects that reconcile conservation and development, and strengthen the infrastructure development around protected areas to promote off-farm employment and the circulation and sale of agricultural products. However, the impacts of any associated intensification should be carefully monitored.

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Heterogeneous Effects of Skill Training on Rural Livelihoods around Four Biosphere Reserves in China

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Bai

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“…Moreover, the impact of governance capital on LED is substantial, as it encompasses the efficacy of institutions, the rule of law, and government policies. The implementation of effective governance measures, such as transparency, accountability, and efficient public administration, fosters a favourable climate for business expansion, investment attraction, and the delivery of public services [21] [35]. The literature also underscores the significance of inclusive and participatory governance processes, wherein local communities are allowed to actively engage in decision-making and resource allocation.…”

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Exploring the Multidimensional Determinants of Local Economic Development in Rural Communities in Ghana: A Comparative Analysis

Vorodam,

Rashid,

Misnan

2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Local economic development (LED) in rural communities is a vital aspect of achieving balanced national growth and enhancing the well-being of rural households. However, rural areas face unique challenges that necessitate a focused understanding of the determinants influencing their economic development. This paper aims to examine the determinants that influence LED in rural communities, comparing their importance and impact across different rural areas, understanding the interrelationships among these determinants, and providing evidence-based recommendations for policymakers and community leaders. Drawing on a comprehensive analysis of survey data with a sample size of 911, this study investigates a diverse set of eight rural communities selected from four regions and four districts in Ghana. Quantitative data was collected to analyse demographic factors, economic indicators, and infrastructure characteristics of each community. Regression models, namely ordered logistic regression and ordered probit regression and factor analysis was employed to identify significant determinants and their interrelationships. The findings highlighted that the key determinants of LED in rural communities are economic capital, human capital, social and governance capital, cultural capital, infrastructure, and environmental capital. These identified key determinants were integrated as a framework for policymakers and community leaders to prioritize and design targeted interventions and policies that address the unique needs and challenges of rural areas. The findings highlight the significance of investing in human capital, economic resources, social and governance structures, cultural assets, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Hence, the study contributes to the academic literature on rural economics and serve as a foundation for further research in the field. By investigating the multidimensional determinants that influence LED in rural communities, this study aims to provide valuable insights and recommendations for fostering employment creation, poverty reduction, sustainable development, reducing disparities, and enhancing the overall well-being of communities in rural areas.

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“…Rapid road network growth is widely recognized as a key means of poverty reduction in rural areas through increasing economic efficiency and enhancing opportunities for livelihoods, training, education, shops, and social connections [29,30]. In the Tonle Sap Basin, Cambodia, the Rural Roads Improvement Project (RRIP) was implemented from 2010 to 2016 to improve approximately 505.4 km of rural roads across seven provinces and to provide 560,000 beneficiaries with all-year road access to provincial and agricultural towns [31]. In China, the Building a New Socialist Countryside program, initiated in 2005, accelerated road network expansion in rural areas [32].…”

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Accessibility of Primary Schools in Rural Areas and the Impact of Topography: A Case Study in Nanjiang County, China

Zhu

Zinda

Liu

et al. 2023

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In recent years, many developing countries have consolidated rural primary schools, closed small community schools, and enlarged centralized schools, which can reduce the accessibility of education to many communities. Meanwhile, expanding road networks may enable people in far-flung communities to access schools more easily. To evaluate the impacts of both trends on spatial justice in access to education, it is important to examine spatial patterns of primary school accessibility and their predictors. How do the topographic features of villages and surrounding landscapes correlate with primary school accessibility in rural upland areas? Using a digital map route planning application, this study evaluates the primary school accessibility of each village in Nanjiang County, a mountainous county in southwest China. By evaluating relationships between primary school accessibility and village characteristics, this study provides evidence corroborating frequent claims that rural remote mountainous areas have poor primary school accessibility. Additionally, by analyzing the effects of elevation and ruggedness of villages and of the zone between villages and schools as well as the mechanisms driving these effects, we find that, contrary to expectations, with increasing village elevation, a village’s primary school accessibility first decreases and then increases. The ruggedness of the terrain upon which a village is built has no significant effect. The ruggedness of the zone between a village and its nearest school exerts significant effects. These findings demonstrate that the two policies have created a pattern of spatial injustice that disadvantages peripheral villages, illustrating the need to attend to topography in efforts to provide equitable school access in rural mountainous areas.

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Impacts of improvements in rural roads on household income through the enhancement of market accessibility in rural areas of Cambodia

Cited by 10 publications

References 40 publications

Heterogeneous Effects of Skill Training on Rural Livelihoods around Four Biosphere Reserves in China

Heterogeneous Effects of Skill Training on Rural Livelihoods around Four Biosphere Reserves in China

Exploring the Multidimensional Determinants of Local Economic Development in Rural Communities in Ghana: A Comparative Analysis

Accessibility of Primary Schools in Rural Areas and the Impact of Topography: A Case Study in Nanjiang County, China

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