Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the social and economic needs of poor communities via the CBR framework
by Roshima Said; Corina Joseph; Azlan Amran; Ida Normaya Mohd Nasir
International Journal of Sustainable Society (IJSSOC), Vol. 15, No. 4, 2023

Abstract: The current situation with the COVID 19 pandemic has put poor communities all over the world in a difficult position, especially in terms of socio-economic balance and livelihood consequences. The objective of this study is to explore the actual social and economic needs of the poverty community which focused on the concept of community-based responsibility (CBR). The study used the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) analysis approach to assess a priority of preference criteria for social and economic needs amongst the poor community. The findings indicated that education was the top priority as compared to other social needs elements; meanwhile, the highest priority ranking for economic needs was access to employment opportunity. The findings help the government prioritise the plans for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study's contribution also urges the government to come up with a strategy to assist the underprivileged in escaping poverty by increasing employment chances.

Online publication date: Mon, 27-Nov-2023

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