A comparative study of community perceptions regarding the role of roads as a poverty alleviation strategy in rural areas

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
pp. 73-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.J. Sewell ◽  
S.A. Desai ◽  
E. Mutsaa ◽  
R.T. Lottering
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Community Perceptions

scholarly journals Role of Infaq in Poverty Alleviation in Pakistan

1994 ◽  
Vol 33 (4II) ◽  
pp. 935-952 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sohail J. Malik ◽  
Muhammad Hussain ◽  
Nasim S. Shirazi
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Rural Poverty ◽  
General Picture ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Agrarian Structure

A number of studies such as Naseem (1973, 1977); Allaudin (1975); Mujahid (1978); Irfan and Amjad (1984); Kruijk and Leeuwan (1985); Cheema (1985); Malik (1988); Akhtar (1988); Ercelawn (1988, 1989, 1990); Ahmad and Ludlow (1990); Havinga et al. (1990, 199Oa); Malik (1992) and Zaidi and de Vos (1993) have been undertaken to analyse the phenomena of poverty in Pakistan. The general picture that emerges from these studies is that although poverty is widespread in Pakistan, it is more prevalent in rural areas. Poverty increased during the 1960s, but it has been declining ever since 1970. The change in agrarian structure during the 1960s contributed towards the higher rural poverty. A respectable rate of economic growth and the increase In foreign remittances are generally mentioned as factors responsible for the decline in poverty since the 1970s. The introduction of zakat and ushr system in 1980 also played its role in this regard. However, poverty still remains One of the most serious problems in the country.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF COOPERATIVES IN THE SMES EMPOWERMENT IN RURAL AREAS

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-232
Author(s):  
Safaah Restuning Hayati ◽  
Miftakhul Khasanah
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Bargaining Power ◽  
Capability Approach ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Grameen Bank ◽  
Islamic Microfinance ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Sen’S Capability Approach

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the role of Mitra Dhuafa Cooperative in Gemolong Sub-district of Sragen, Indonesia, in empowering rural microenterprise, and to analyze its success rate by measuring the correlation between micro financing and the level of capability, and poverty alleviation. Methodology: The method used in this study is quantitative analysis. The data collection was obtained through a survey by distributing questionnaires to 100 members of Mitra Dhuafa Cooperative. The data was analyzed using Somers'd Correlation Test, with Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software. Main Findings: The result of data analysis shows a positive relation (0.320) between the level of capability of micro business actors and poverty alleviation. The Indicators of empowerment success were measured by Amartya Sen's capability indicators, namely, opportunities and access in the economic, social, health, education, openness, and security fields. The research concludes by stating that Mitra Dhuafa Cooperative has succeeded in reducing the level of poverty by increasing the capability, bargaining power and independence of micro business actors. Applications: This study can be useful for implementing poverty alleviation program and Islamic microfinance programs in rural areas. Novelty/Originality: The combined implementation of Grameen Bank model and Sen’s capability approach to analyze its success for poverty alleviation in rural areas.

scholarly journals Role of NGOs in Education from Pakistani Context

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Warda Gul
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Rural Poverty ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Rural Context ◽  
Research Show

This paper presents a review of NGOs working for rural poverty alleviation in Pakistan and current situation of Pakistan particularly in rural context. The research has been conducted using qualitative method. The findings of research show that condition of poor has not been much improved across the country particularly in rural areas of Pakistan. The study is of good value as there are number of controversies among different stakeholders including government regarding NGOs while NGOs claim total success in their work areas particularly rural areas. The study will suggest further research on testing such claims made by NGOs.

Poverty alleviation via tourism cooperatives in China: the story of Yuhu

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 879-906 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaotao Yang ◽  
Kam Hung
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Social Resources ◽  
Field Trips ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Collective Levels ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Broad Understanding

Purpose – This study aims to understand whether poverty alleviation can be realized in tourism via tourism cooperatives. As a fast growing industry in the world, tourism has accelerated economic development in many participating places. A large number of tourism cooperatives have emerged to capture conspicuous economic benefits from tourism in many rural areas of China. The role of tourism cooperatives has not yet been explored from the poverty alleviation perspective. Design/methodology/approach – Two field trips to Yuhu Village, Lijiang, China, which included in-depth interviews, were conducted during August and December 2011, aiming at understanding the roles of tourism cooperatives in poverty alleviation. In-depth interviews with villagers (45) and mangers of tourism cooperative (5) were conducted. A systematic coding procedure including open, axial and selective coding was conducted with the software assistance of ATLAS.TI6.2. Findings – Evidence from Yuhu suggested that resources and power changes, both of which are further divided into both individual and collective levels, are the main contributors to substantial improvements of the poor. Material and social resources were significantly accumulated. In addition, empowerment, referring to the improvements in status, legitimacy and capability/knowledge, facilitated villagers to obtain favorable policies. By embracing a more broad understanding of poverty, the tourism cooperative is proven to effectively alleviate the poverty suffering of Yuhu villagers. Originality/value – Understanding poverty from a multi-dimensional perspective is deemed to be critical to reveal the actual story, as evidenced in this study, with analyzing resource flows and power changes at different stages of tourism development. By embracing a more broad understanding of poverty, the role of tourism cooperatives in poverty alleviation was able to be noticed and emerged from in-depth interviews. A systematic scrutiny has been carried out to examine the pro-poor effects brought about by tourism cooperatives.

scholarly journals The role of informal sector in poverty alleviation in Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Sibongokuhle Sam Gumede ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Informal Sector ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Poor Households ◽  
The Government ◽  
Informal Traders

In the developing world, especially in Africa, informal sector businesses in rural areas, have been found to be the engine driving in poverty alleviation and in creating employment opportunities, economic development and poverty reduction. Although the government of South Africa has embarked on various interventions to address the growing problem of poverty and unemployment rate that is facing the country especially in the rural areas. As a result, many unemployed people and poor households venture into informal sector to escape poverty especially those people who live in rural areas where there are less job opportunities. It is against this background that this study attempts to document the role of the informal business sector in poverty alleviation in rural areas. The following objectives were implemented in order to achieve the intention of the study: to document the profile of informal business traders in Mtubatuba Local Municipality, assessing their knowledge in operating a business and the challenges they face, examine the contribution informal enterprises contribute to rural households in alleviating poverty. A multi-stage sampling technique was adopted to randomly select 180 controlled informal traders. A mixed research method was used on this study where, field observations, key informants and open-ended and closed questionnaires were used to gather the information. Analysis of the data was done with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. The outcome of the study revealed that informal traders in KwaMsane and Mpukunyoni are from 40-45 years old on average and about 74.5% are female. Most of entrepreneurs came from a background of poverty. The most dominating type of businesses around the study area was tuck-shops. However, the sector is still confronted with various challenges that are obstructing it growth, sustainability and profitability. About 90% of entrepreneurs responded that they are breadwinners in their households meaning that their business income is the only source of income for their families. The study therefore recommends that the state and policy-makers need to recognise and involve entrepreneurs in drafting of policies so that these businesses can grow

scholarly journals Green Innovation Enterprises and Environmental Entrepreneurship for Poverty Alleviation in Kenya

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Innocent Ngare
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Middle Level ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities ◽  
Medium Enterprises

World Economy today depends on business investments that are propelled by Green technology, innovations and entrepreneurial activities. In recent years, developing economies in Asia, Africa and Latin America have embarked on easy capital access to Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to facilitate their economic growth. Kenya is among the Middle Level Income Countries that have gained global recognition through entrepreneurial innovations. In this study we assess the role of entrepreneurship towards poverty alleviation in Kenya. The objectives of the study were: to evaluate the role of entrepreneurship in poverty alleviation in Kenya; to identify entrepreneurship innovations and their economic contribution in Kenya and to determine the significance of entrepreneurship to Kenyan economy. Methodology of study took a parametric approach through pure desktop studies on entrepreneurship cases in Kenya. Success case studies of entrepreneurial innovations like M-pesa, M-soko and Uwezo Fund initiatives were assessed. The paper notes that activities undertaken in each of these case studies have made great contributions to poverty alleviation and economic development in both urban and rural areas of Kenya.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLES ASSOCIATEDWITH FUNCTIONAL ROLE OF THE COUPLES - A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN URBAN AND RURAL AREAS

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-179
Author(s):  
El-Qelini, Fatma, Y. ◽  
Ezz El-Din, A. I ◽  
Abdel Hady, Shahinaz ◽  
Ali, I. A. F. M
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Environmental Variables ◽  
Functional Role ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas
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