The impact of the implementation of social policy on the welfare of capital assistance recipients in Brunei Darussalam

Abdullah, Rose and Zainudin, Mohamad Zahir and Zaini, Muhammad Zaki (2023) The impact of the implementation of social policy on the welfare of capital assistance recipients in Brunei Darussalam. International Journal of Sustainable Society, 15 (1). pp. 44-60. ISSN 1756-2538

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Abstract

This article aims to understand the implementation of social policy in Brunei Darussalam, explore the implementation of social policies on capital assistance recipients, and study the impact of social policy on social development planning in Brunei Darussalam. Data collection is done through face-to-face interview processes, focus groups, observations, document analysis and organisational reports. The main findings of this article are as follows. First, the budget allocation for social welfare is increasing every year. Second, economic investment strategies have changed participants’ living conditions but less attention was given to social investment strategies. Third, a need to strengthen capital assistance and extend this method by providing launch grants to non-governmental organisations so that more targeted groups can be reached. The findings of this article contribute to the improvement of social policy to create a better social welfare ecosystem.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Poverty, Capital assistance, Welfare, Social policy, Brunei Darussalam
Divisions:	Centre For Language Learning > Department of Human Development
Depositing User:	Norfaradilla Idayu Ab. Ghafar
Date Deposited:	30 Dec 2025 03:35
Last Modified:	30 Dec 2025 03:35
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/29322
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