Tag: poverty alleviation
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Third national program for community empowerment in rural areas (PNPM-rural)
Abstract: Rural PNPM Mandiri is a core part of PNPM Mandiri and is developed from the Kecamatan Development Program (KDP) launched in 1998. The Rural PNPM Mandiri overall objective is to reduce poverty and improve local-level governance in rural areas of Indonesia, using a participatory planning process. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2011 World…
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Community driven development in Bangladesh : factors behind the reality
Abstract: A review of community driven development in Bangladesh demonstrates that both formal and informal organizations can bring about people centric development through empowerment. Successful cases include social forestry, community-based health management, microfinance, and cereal banks. Author(s): Baroi, Harold Sougato; Rabbani, Golam Source(s): , Canadian social science; Vol. 7, No. 4 p. 74-81, ill Canadian…
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Women’s land rights and women’s empowerment : one and the same?
Abstract: sl276slmult1Women’s land rights are particularly crucial, as secure access to land and other natural resources is a basis for sustainable livelihoods and a key factor in assuring food security. The ability to access land is contingent on processes of empowerment. Author(s): Pallas, Sabine Source(s): , p. 269-289, ill. Published: 2011 Graduate institute of international…
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Indonesia Kecamatan development program
Abstract: The Kecamatan Development Program (KDP) was a national Government of Indonesia program that aimed at alleviating poverty, strengthening local government and community institutions, and improving local governance. It ran from 1998 to 2009. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2011 World bank, Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://go.worldbank.org/3THYNMRD00
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International land coalition
Abstract: The International Land Coalition is a global alliance of civil society and intergovernmental organisations working together to promote secure and equitable access to and control over land for poor women and men through advocacy, dialogue, knowledge sharing, and capacity building. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 International land coalition, Rome (English; Spanish; French ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Community operations manual (COM) : guidelines for LEAP field implementation
Abstract: This manual for enabling poor people to organize themselves aims to ensure that all operational activities carried out by the project’s beneficiaries and facilitators will be carried out using a process that is transparent to all participants. Author(s): Ngy Chanphal, H.E. Source(s): , viii, 183 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2011 Livelihood enhancement…
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Governance
Abstract: IDS research in the field of governance focuses on how the relationship between politics, institutions and collective action shapes governance outcomes through policies that promote economic development, poverty reduction and democracy. Author(s): IDS Source(s): , Published: 2011 [University of Sussex]. Institute of development studies (IDS), Brighton (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ids.ac.uk/go/browse-by-subject/all-subjects/governance
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Livelihoods and natural resource management
Abstract: This section of the ELDIS website provides recommended reading and a regularly updated list of resources on livelihoods approaches to the management of natural resources, including land, soil and water, forests and fisheries. Author(s): IDS Source(s): , Published: 2011 University of Sussex. Institute of development studies (IDS). Eldis, Brighton (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.eldis.org/index.cfm?objectid=42B5FBED-9DD0-1A91-0F656CA2621F67EE&id=2&pageNo=2
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Rights, responsibilities and resources : examining community forestry in south Asia
Abstract: This paper shows that decentralized management of forests can reduce forest loss in developing countries. It also suggests that clarity over rights, local monitoring and recognition of differences in intra-community needs are issues that require policy support to meet livelihood expectations. Author(s): Shyamsundar, Priya; Ghate, Rucha Source(s): , SANDEE working papers; WP 59-11 16…
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Decentralization for poverty reduction : exploring the linkages and the impacts : (a review)
Abstract: A conceptual framework was developed to assess how different forms of decentralization might relate to and significantly affect different dimensions of poverty. The decentralization approach is particular in the sense that it can work on three dimensions: poverty, income, and capabilities. Author(s): Khan, Sajjad Ali Source(s): , 27 p., ill. Published: 2011 City university…