Investigating the impact of power outages on sustainable community development: exploring the local community’s perception in Pakistan
ISSN: 0368-492X
Article publication date: 16 May 2023
Issue publication date: 30 October 2024
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of the present study is to investigate the community’s view of power outages and their effect on sustainable community development. This research has three aims. This project will first investigate how a blackout affects a community’s ability to live sustainably.
Design/methodology/approach
A survey questionnaire was developed that included 22 factors from the literature. The questionnaire was distributed to diversified segments of society from different regions of Pakistan and examined critical factors affecting sustainable community development. A total of 349 (77%) responses were received.
Findings
The study results confirm that power failure negatively affects the sustainable life of a community. This study found that the reduced production of large manufacturing, decrease leisure and comfort, reduced public administrative efficiency, loss of educational opportunities and increased use of traditional energy sources are the most important factors for sustainable community development. Findings also suggest that policymakers and practitioners in public organizations need to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner to meet growing community needs.
Originality/value
The purpose of this research is to address knowledge gaps related to power outages and sustainable community development. The major impact of power disruptions on communities was previously disregarded in development discourse. Participants in these discussions recognize communities as genuine stakeholders and acknowledge that power outages can have a substantial impact on their economic and social development. However, previous studies have neglected to address this phenomenon.
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Citation
Ali, Z., Hussain, A. and Hussain, S. (2024), "Investigating the impact of power outages on sustainable community development: exploring the local community’s perception in Pakistan", Kybernetes, Vol. 53 No. 10, pp. 3462-3483. https://doi.org/10.1108/K-03-2023-0383
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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