Integrating Rural Development, Education, and Management: Challenges and Strategies

Yang Yu, Desmond Appiah (), Bernard Zulu and Kofi Asamoah Adu-Poku
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Yang Yu: Jingjiang College, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212100, China
Desmond Appiah: Department of Physics Education, University of Education, Winneba P.O. Box 25, Ghana
Bernard Zulu: Sioma Town Council, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Lusaka P.O. Box 920085, Zambia
Kofi Asamoah Adu-Poku: Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani P.O. Box 214, Ghana

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 15, 1-22

Abstract: This review explores the complexities of integrated rural development, education, and management, focusing on the challenges encountered and the strategies employed to address them. Integrating various sectors and disciplines in rural development initiatives presents unique obstacles, including coordination issues, resource constraints, and stakeholder engagement difficulties. By examining the existing literature and case studies, this review identifies key challenges, such as limited institutional capacity, inadequate funding, and the need for multidisciplinary collaboration. Furthermore, it analyzes strategies such as community involvement, capacity building, and innovative technology adoption to overcome these obstacles. The review emphasizes the importance of tailored approaches considering local contexts and empowering rural communities in decision-making processes. This approach is essential for the sustainability of rural areas because it ensures that interventions are context-specific, culturally appropriate, and resource-efficient, ultimately leading to more effective and sustainable outcomes. By understanding and addressing the challenges while implementing effective strategies, integrated rural development, education, and management can lead to sustainable and inclusive development outcomes in rural areas.

Keywords: rural development; education; technology; management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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