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An attempt at implementing a holistic inclusive development model: Insights from Malaysia's land settlement scheme
Author(s) -
Mamat Mohd Zufri,
Ng BoonKwee,
Azizan Suzana Ariff,
Chang Lee Wei
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
asia pacific viewpoint
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.571
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1467-8373
pISSN - 1360-7456
DOI - 10.1111/apv.12115
Subject(s) - industrialisation , cohesion (chemistry) , modernization theory , sustainable development , sustainability , economic growth , settlement (finance) , inclusive development , political science , economic system , business , economics , ecology , chemistry , organic chemistry , finance , law , payment , biology
This paper examines the influences of Malaysia's Federation Land Development Authority (FELDA) scheme in fostering inclusive rural development. Based on the model of holistic inclusive development, the paper investigates the performance of FELDA from four perspectives: social development, industrialisation, modernisation and basic needs. The main findings of the study indicate that, to a large extent, the scheme has successfully stimulated both the social and economic development of the community. Nonetheless, establishing a strong trust, social cohesion and rapport between the public authorities and community remain the main challenges in determining the success of this state‐led agenda. Moreover, keeping traditional values in the modern system will be the key principle for the sustainability of the programme if plans are made to adopt the scheme in other regions.