Enhancing Rural Wellbeing: Unravelling the Impact of Economic Diversification in Sarawak
This study delves into the multifaceted dynamics of economic diversification in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia, as well as the deep implications for rural wellbeing. Specifically, the aim of the study is to look into various economic diversification measures and their impact on the Iban rural...
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| Language: | English |
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2023
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| Online Access: | http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/42881/1/Enhancing%20Rural%20Wellbeing.pdf http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/42881/ http://journal.hmjournals.com/index.php/JPOME/article/view/2696 https://doi.org/10.55529/jpome.36.21.28 |
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| Institution: | Universiti Malaysia Sarawak |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | This study delves into the multifaceted dynamics of economic diversification in the
state of Sarawak, Malaysia, as well as the deep implications for rural wellbeing. Specifically,
the aim of the study is to look into various economic diversification measures and their
impact on the Iban rural community in Sri Aman, Sarawak. Sarawak, endowed with
abundant natural resources and a diverse cultural legacy, has embarked on a transformative
journey towards economic diversification in order to support sustainable development and
enhance rural populations' livelihoods. This study used a mixed-methods approach,
including surveys and in-depth interviews. It was found that the majority of households have
increased their income by diversifying their sources of income by engaging in both farm and
non-farm activities, such as formal and informal trading, wage labour, and remittances. The
benefits of livelihood diversification can be seen in the community's decreased reliance on a
single activity, the development of infrastructure, the survival of the Iban culture, and the
resilience of the community. |
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