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Management Model and Strategies for Sustainable Development in Peruvian Smallholder Communities

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Sustainable development in rural communities faces significant challenges, such as inadequate infrastructure, poor resource management, and weak governance, especially in developing countries like Peru. This study aimed to develop a management model tailored to the local needs of smallholder communities in the Junín region, Peru, addressing social, economic, and environmental dimensions to improve quality of life. Using a descriptive mixed-method design with non-experimental and cross-sectional methods, 60 smallholder communities were evaluated based on criteria of access to information and relevance to sustainable development. Data collected through structured surveys and semi-structured interviews revealed a lack of inclusive participation, insufficient economic income, lack of financial transparency, and inadequate environmental practices. The proposed management model integrates strategies to improve community governance, foster inclusive participation, promote sustainable economic practices, and conserve the environment. It concludes that a comprehensive, flexible, and locally adapted approach, emphasizing transparency and community participation, is essential to achieving long-term sustainability in smallholder communities.

Source: Sustainability

DOI: 10.3390/su172210077

Authors: Froy Solis-Luis, Gualberto Poma-Castellanos, Dennis Victoria-Quinto, Rosalia Sotelo-de Mendiola

Institution: Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú

Language: English

Topic: Community and Sustainable Development

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: No poverty, Reduced inequalities, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896