Resource Mobilization for Rural Development in “Geography in Development: Issues and Perspectives.”
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2017
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Stamford Lake (Pvt.) Ltd. Sri Lanka.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
Development could mean different things to different
people. It could be seen as an improvement, an
advancement, a change or progress. It could also be
defined in relation to modernization or westernization. In this
light, Oni & Ohiani, (1987); Onyeozu, (2007); and Onyenemezu
& Olumati, (2013) defined development as “a continuous process
of positive change in the quality and span of life of a person or
group of persons”. Todaro (1977; 1979) and Onerkerhoraye (1985)
also defined development as a multi-dimensional process, which
involves the reorganization and reorientation of the economic
and social system. Development is thus both man centered and
multidimensional in nature and leads to a cumulative increase
in the standard of living for an increasing proportion of people
in the society (Usman et al., 2015). On the one hand, improving
human well-being is the main objective of socio-economic
development which is closely linked to environmental goods
and services. On the other hand, the level of well-being affects
the ability of the human population to effectively manage their
resources. Development transforms the economy, society and
permit self-actualization of human potentials (Mabogunje, 1980;
Hodder, 2000; Madu, 2007; Usman et al., 2015).
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Thus the growth and development of any community is
dependent on the type, nature and amount of resources at its
disposal. The distribution of national economic activities over
the landscape though determined by the resource endowment of
a particular nation is also highly associated with its technological
knowhow. The term ‘resource’ has no single universal
definition, but as used here, refers to the function which a thing
or a substance may be put to achieve a result. For example, the
function or operation of satisfying a want (Zimmerman, 1964;
Sharma, 1989).
Resources are expressions or reflections of human
appraisal, hence could be defined as: that upon which one relies
for aid, support or supply; means to attain a given end; capacity
to take advantage of opportunities or to extricate oneself from
difficulties. Resources are not beneficial unless they can be used
to meet the basic needs of man. Zimmerman (1951) supports
the fact that resources are nothing unless they become. The
identification of available beneficial resources does not in itself
bring about development. Development is therefore a product
of effective resource mobilization, allocation, utilization and
management.
Resource mobilization in logistic term, implies the bringing
together of all available resources in an appropriate ‘mix in order
to speed up successful ‘take off’ of the development impetus. It
means knowledge of what resources are needed, in what order
of priority and how they are to be organized in the development process.
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Resources, Mobilization, Development, Rural, Reorientation, Economic, Community, Utilization
Citation
Abdulraheem M.O., Olorunfemi J.F. & Orire I.O. (2017): Resource Mobilization for Rural Development in “Geography in Development: Issues and Perspectives.” Tilakasiri S.L. (ed.)