Management Model and Strategies for Sustainable Development in Peruvian Smallholder Communities

Froy Solis-Luis (), Gualberto Poma-Castellanos, Dennis Victoria-Quinto and Rosalia Sotelo- de Mendiola
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Froy Solis-Luis: Facultad de Sociología, Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú, Huancayo 12006, Peru
Gualberto Poma-Castellanos: Facultad de Sociología, Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú, Huancayo 12006, Peru
Dennis Victoria-Quinto: Facultad de Sociología, Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú, Huancayo 12006, Peru
Rosalia Sotelo- de Mendiola: Facultad de Sociología, Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú, Huancayo 12006, Peru

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 22, 1-23

Abstract: Sustainable development in rural communities faces significant challenges, such as inadequate infrastructure, poor resource management, and weak governance, especially in developing countries like Peru. This study aimed to develop a management model tailored to the local needs of smallholder communities in the Junín region, Peru, addressing social, economic, and environmental dimensions to improve quality of life. Using a descriptive mixed-method design with non-experimental and cross-sectional methods, 60 smallholder communities were evaluated based on criteria of access to information and relevance to sustainable development. Data collected through structured surveys and semi-structured interviews revealed a lack of inclusive participation, insufficient economic income, lack of financial transparency, and inadequate environmental practices. The proposed management model integrates strategies to improve community governance, foster inclusive participation, promote sustainable economic practices, and conserve the environment. It concludes that a comprehensive, flexible, and locally adapted approach, emphasizing transparency and community participation, is essential to achieving long-term sustainability in smallholder communities.

Keywords: sustainable development; community participation; economic diversification; governance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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