Collaboration awareness-building effects of the Direct Income Payment for Hilly and Mountainous Area for community farming organization development

Evaluation of plan participation and social capital

Abstract

This study assessed collaboration awareness-building effects of Direct Income Payments for Hilly and Mountainous Areas for the development of community farming organization. Analysis of income payment recipients' questionnaire responses show that directly bridging social capital affects evaluations by participants. Additionally, participants positively evaluated the system effects. Development activities to enrich social networks were clarified as effective for fostering collaboration to improve the village farming system.