Artisans and Cooperatives
Artisans and Cooperatives

Author: Kimberly M. Grimes

Publisher: University of Arizona Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9780816520510

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With new markets opening up for goods produced by artisans from all parts of the world, craft commercialization and craft industries have become key components of local economies. Now with the emergence of the Fair Trade movement and public opposition to sweatshop labor, many people are demanding that artisans in third world countries not be exploited for their labor. Bringing together case studies from the Americas and Asia, this timely collection of articles addresses the interplay among subsistence activities, craft production, and the global market. It contributes to current debates on economic inequality by offering practical examples of the political, economic, and cultural issues surrounding artisan production as an expressive vehicle of ethnic and gender identity. Striking a balance between economic and ethnographic analyses, the contributors observe what has worked and what hasn't in a range of craft cooperatives and show how some artisans have expanded their entrepreneurial role by marketing crafts in addition to producing them. Among the topics discussed are the accommodation of craft traditions in the global market, fair trade issues, and the emerging role of the anthropologist as a proactive agent for artisan groups. As the gap between rich and poor widens, the fate of subsistence economies seems more and more uncertain. The artisans in this book show that people can and do employ innovative opportunities to develop their talents, and in the process strengthen their ethnic identities. Contents Introduction: Facing the Challenges of Artisan Production in the Global Market / Kimberly M. Grimes and B. Lynne Milgram Democratizing International Production and Trade: North American Alternative Trading Organizations / Kimberly M. Grimes Building on Local Strengths: Nepalese Fair Trade Textiles / Rachel MacHenry "That They Be in the Middle, Lord": Women, Weaving, and Cultural Survival in Highland Chiapas, Mexico / Christine E. Eber The International Craft Market: A Double-Edged Sword for Guatemalan Maya Women / Martha Lynd Of Women, Hope, and Angels: Fair Trade and Artisan Production in a Squatter Settlement in Guatemala City / Brenda Rosenbaum Reorganizing Textile Production for the Global Market: WomenÕs Craft Cooperatives in Ifugao, Upland Philippines / B. Lynne Milgram Textile Production in Rural Oaxaca, Mexico, and the Complexities of the Global Market for Handmade Crafts / Jeffrey H. Cohen "Part-Time for Pin Money": The Legacy of Navajo WomenÕs Craft Production / Kathy MÕCloskey The Hard Sell: Anthropologists as Brokers of Crafts in the Global Marketplace / Andrew Causey Postscript: To Market, To Market / June Nash

Artisan Industry and Rural Development
Artisan Industry and Rural Development

Author: M. Lakshmi Narasaiah

Publisher: Discovery Publishing House

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9788183561006

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In a vast country like India with varied resource base and socio-economic conditions macro level studies may not throw much light on the problems of all regions. So, more micro level studies for each region are necessary for understanding the prospects and problems of artisan units in different regions of our country. The present study conducted in Kurnool District, one of the drought prone and backward districts of Andhra Pradesh, is a modest attempt in this direction and it throws much light on the problems and prospects of artisans and village industrial units in the District. Contents: Present Study-Scope and Limitations of the Study, Introduction and Role of Artisans in Rural Development, Kurnool District A Profile, Implementation of Adarana Scheme for Rural Artisans in Kurnool District, Socio-Economic Conditions of Artisans in Kurnool District, Summary and Conclusions.

Rural Industrialisation
Rural Industrialisation

Author: T. M. Dak

Publisher: Northern Book Centre

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9788185119465

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Viewed mainly as the growth of manufacturing sector as opposed to agriculture and the increased use of inanimate sources of power in the production of goods and services, rural industrialization offers the greatest scope for absorbing the existing and growing labour force outside the field of agriculture. However, rural industrial scene continues to be characterised by the concentration of labour force in agriculture, predominance of traditional crafts, low levels of technology, hereditary mode of production, poor productivity and returns and low labour efficiency and utilisation. Besides glorification of traditional crafts and self-employment, caste-industry nexus, and above all policy bias in favour of agriculture as against industry and large and medium capital-intensive industries as against small village and cottage industries also worked as strong impediments to the development of rural crafts. Drawing from the nationwide experiences, this book examines the problems of the growth and modernisation of rural industries from socio-economic perspectives and probes into the organisational and technology system underlying their production structure with all its implications an ramifications. The reversal of the policy favouring large modern industry sector and the spread of tiny small industries throughout the country with full package of organisational, technical, financial and marketing support in adequate measure have been strongly advocated. In addition, the integration of the development of rural industries with the overall programme of industrialisation was emphasized.

Leading Issues in Indian Economy
Leading Issues in Indian Economy

Author: Manoranjan Sharma

Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9788126904792

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The Deregulation Of The Indian Economy, Which Started In The 1980S, Received An Impetus In 1991. While The Balance Of Payments Crisis May Have Provided The Immediate Trigger, There Were Structural And Deeper Long-Term Reasons Underlying A Paradigm Shift Of The Economy In 1991. Thus The Period 1992-2004 Marks A Decisive Break With The Past Trend Of Macroeconomic Growth. Most Development Indicators Are Favourable With Foreign Exchange Reserves Rising Above Us$ 130 Billion, Some Segments Of Manufacturing Acquiring International Competitiveness, Growth Of Indian Financial System, Likely Acceleration In It Sector And Enhanced Trade And Investment Cooperation Between India And Asean And East Asian Countries. The Services Sector Is Expected To Gain Further Momentum From The Commodity Producing Sectors, Particularly In The Trade, Transport And Communication Segments And In New Economy Activities. But There Is A Compelling Need To Make The Economy More Competitive, Open And Efficient Through Appropriate Macroeconomic Policies And Financial Standards.There Are Many Daunting Challenges Hampering The Ushering In Of A New Deal . In The Ultimate Analysis, The Crux Of The Issue Lies In A Revival Of Investment (Particularly In Manufacturing), A Transformation Of Agriculture, Check On Deficits Of The Central And State Governments, Privatisation, Change In Labour Laws, Availability Of Efficient And Sufficient Infrastructure At Reasonable Cost, Rise In Per Capita Income, Reduced Regional Disparities And The Social Dimension Of Growth A Sharper Focus On Employment, Health, Education And Gender Equality For Broad-Based Socio-Economic Inclusive Development. For, The Success Of The Development Strategy Requires A Sustained And Rising Income For Everyone And Removal Of Poverty And Deprivation Within A Reasonable Time Frame.The Book Would Be Useful To A Wide Cross Section Of The Reading Public, Including Scholars And Academics, Government Executives, International Institutions, Business Communities And Planners And Policymakers.