scholarly journals The Control of Externality among the Street Children and Marginalized People of Dhaka City: A Key Indicator to Ensure Sustainable Livelihood

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-116
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rehan Masoom
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Street Children ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The People ◽  
Reduction Strategies ◽  
Socially Isolated

Any ‘sustainable livelihood’ requires the empowerment of the individuals elevated enough to be the decision-makers with their respective sets of priorities. Any scheme to ensure livelihood as such, supposed to include the transcendence of a perspective of development that conciliates the diversity of both economic activities and social actions that a person may rely on to subsist. This need to convey a holistic view of poverty, which considers multiple perspectives beyond the common measurement like income levels or productivity: that does not see the poor as only the victims of the societal context. However, Bangladesh is the country where apparently the culture of poverty predominates, and the people are often thought to be not motivated enough to change their fate. Therefore, studying the psychosocial makeup of the poor regarding the decision-making of pivotal issues of their lives may indicate the ways to ensure the sustainability of poverty reduction strategies in this country. The paper detains the extent to which the poorer segments of people in Bangladesh show whether their surroundings are controlling their existence or not. The study investigates the state of the seven groups comprising of street children, rickshaw pullers, beggars, women working in parlors (the ethnic minority), factory workers, men working in saloons (the refugees) and the people living in the old home (socially isolated). The study administered a three-month survey with a pre-defined questionnaire. The findings suggest that the people of Bangladesh lean towards the external locus of control, hence tends to blame outside forces when it comes to certain hiccups in pursuits of goals.  

Sustainable Rural Livelihood and Poverty Reduction Strategies

2022 ◽  
pp. 111-129
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Sustainable Livelihoods ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood ◽  
Institutional Processes ◽  
Rural Livelihood ◽  
Reduction Strategies ◽  
Household Livelihood ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood Approach

This chapter presents the framework of sustainable livelihoods. The interests of this chapter derive from three issues: (1) How can one determine who in the population achieves a sustainable livelihood and who does not? That is, how does sustainable livelihood assist in eliminating poverty and reduce deprivation in rural communities? (2) What livelihood resources and institutional processes are necessary for enabling or constraining sustainable livelihoods for different groups? That is, does household livelihood help individuals or families to escape poverty? (3) What are the practical, operational, and policy implications of adopting a sustainable livelihood approach to poverty reduction? Namely, what constitutes a satisfactory basis for adopting a livelihood framework?

Why Study Sustainable Livelihood and Poverty Reduction?

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-42
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood ◽  
Globalizing World ◽  
Reduction Strategies ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
Development Goals

This introductory chapter utilizes a framework of inquiry on why people are poor based on sustainable livelihood and poverty reduction. A livelihood is sustainable when it copes with and can recover from stress and shocks, maintain or enhance its capabilities and assets, and provide sustainable livelihood opportunities for the next generation. This book examines the core issues, namely (1) the links between sustainable rural livelihoods and why people are poor; (2) the multilateral policy contexts of poverty; (3) poverty reduction within the context of globalizing world economy; (4) the economic and moral interdependence of humans and nature; and (5) the assessment of poverty among vulnerable groups, for instance, the elderly, the young, the ill, and the disabled. The themes of this volume orbit around characteristics and challenges of sustainable development, marginalization, social empowerment, social development theory, and poverty reduction strategies advocated by the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals worldwide.

scholarly journals ANALISIS INDEKS KEMISKINAN DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN FGT INDEX SESUDAH PROGRAM IKHTIAR (Studi Kasus : Program Ikhtiar Masyarakat Mandiri di Desa Tegal dan Desa Babakan Sabrang, Kecamatan Ciseeng, Kabupaten Bogor)

Media Ekonomi ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Dessy Firstiana
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Fundamental Problem ◽  
Poverty Rate ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Poverty Index ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The People ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
The Village

<p>Poverty is a fundamental problem faced by the people of Indonesia. This thesis discusses the empirical the charity if charity has mustahiq poverty rate using poverty indices and income mustahiq Determination program at Tegal village and the village of Kampung Anyar Babakan Sabrang, Ciseeng district, Bogor regency. Determination Program is a poverty reduction and empowerment of the poor by the Institute Amil Zakat Wallet Dhuafa Republika, Foundation for Community Empowerment, and Governmental Cooperative Self Determination. This study used FGT index consisting of headcount index (H), the depth of poverty (P1) and severity of poverty (P2). The findings of this study indicate that the poverty index mustahiq measured using FGT index, the poverty rate mustahiq will increasingly come down once they join the program endeavor. It can be concluded that the income per capita mustahiq significantly affected by income from a job / business which uses funds from the Program Determination, activity mustahiq work, and the number of families mustahiq the load.<br />Keywords: Poverty, Zakat, FGT index</p>

scholarly journals Climate Change Adaptation Mechanism for Sustainable Development Goal 1 in Nigeria: Legal Imperative

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Erimma Gloria Orie
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Sustainable Development Goal ◽  
Adaptation Measures ◽  
Development Goal ◽  
Extreme Poverty ◽  
The People ◽  
Reduction Strategies ◽  
Environmental Shocks

AbstractDespite international efforts on poverty reduction in the last decade, poverty is rampant in many countries including Nigeria. Poverty remains a principal challenge for development in twenty-first century and a threat to achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1, which is a global attempt, among others, to end poverty by 2030. Meanwhile, 13 out of the 15 countries where extreme poverty is rising are in Africa. According to the World Poverty Clock, Nigeria, by 2018, had the largest extreme poverty population of 86.9 million, thus making the people vulnerable to malnutrition, armed conflict, migration, and other socioeconomic and environmental shocks. Whereas these impacts are exacerbated by climate change (CC), unfortunately, Nigeria’s adaptation efforts are inadequate due to certain impediments. The chapter finds that Nigeria lacks the CC law to properly regulate institutional and policy interventions to impacts of CC. It argues that although adaptation as opposed to mitigation is interim, yet integrating adaptation measures into Sustainable Development (SD) framework and poverty reduction strategies is a potent means of addressing CC impacts on the poor and achieve SDG1 target. The chapter therefore recommends the establishment of CC law in Nigeria that incorporates adaptation measures in poverty reduction strategies and mainstreaming of CC issues.

scholarly journals Poverty Alleviation through Institutional Empowerment of Social and Economy on Poor Society in Gowa Regency

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Syamsu Nujum ◽  
Fadhia Ratu Pratiwi
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Social Economy ◽  
Social Institution ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The People ◽  
The Right ◽  
Poor Communities

ABSTRACT Objective: The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which the role of government in empowering marginal/poor communities through various empowerment programs. To examine and explain the extent to which the benefits of programs to empower the poor society in reducing poverty. To examine and explain the Poverty Reduction Model that is more in line with the local wisdom of the people of South Sulawesi especially in the community in Kabupaten Gowa. It is intended to find a model that fits the needs and conditions of the poor communities in South Sulawesi, especially in Gowa so that it can be applied to poverty alleviation efforts in the future. Methodology: An interview and observation were done to 20 people from the poor community, government, community leaders, and practitioners in Gowa regency. Descriptive and reflective sections were used to analyze the data and examining the poverty alleviation model through the empowerment of socio-economic institutions in South Sulawesi in Gowa regency. Result: With the method of synergizing between Social Institution and Economic Institution, the researcher found that society can develop itself creatively and productively, so gradually Poverty will decrease as expected. Implication: Based on survey results, observations and interviews on the subject in this study, it can be concluded several things: That poverty experienced by the people of Gowa  Regency is cultural and structural poverty so that people naturally experience poverty without realizing it as a problem in their lives living as they are with the non-poor community. Poverty is seen as something destiny and need not be too much of a problem, but they live their lives as they are. To empower the poor community, it is necessary to select the right strategy for the needs of the community in moving the local wisdom of the community to be able to help them out of the hardships of life. An ideal empowerment strategy is Strategy with the model of learning in addressing the problems faced in the life of the community. Learning can change the people's mindset from laziness to being diligent from helpless to empower. Keywords: Model, Empowerment, Poverty, Institutional, Social, Economy

scholarly journals ANALISIS IMPLEMENTASI PRO-POOR BUDGETING PEMERINTAH KOTA SALATIGA DI MASA PENDEMI COVID-19 TAHUN 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
SURYO SAKTI HADIWIJOYO ◽  
PUTRI HERGIANASARI
Keyword(s):  
Program Implementation ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
City Government ◽  
Strategic Issues ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The People ◽  
Poor Families ◽  
Standard Operating ◽  
The City

BSTRACTThe Covid-19 pandemic has implications for the welfare level of the people of Salatiga City. This study aimsto analyze the implementation of Pro-Poor Budgeting in the Salatiga City Government during the Covid-19Pandemic. The research is limited to the application of Pro-Poor Budgeting for the City of Salatiga in 2020.The method used is descriptive qualitative with interviews and field studies to the Bappeda of Salatiga City.The results of the research on the implementation of budgeting for poverty reduction programs have taken intoaccount the principles in Pro Poor Budgeting, namely the target is the poor, focuses on the root causes ofpoverty, maximizes benefits for the poor and involves the participation of the poor. In conclusion, in theimplementation of Pro Poor Budgeting, there are three strategic issues that are the focus of attention, namelysynchronization of data on poor families with data from communities affected by Covid-19 from fosteredpartners owned by Regional Apparatuses, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for program implementation,especially those related to communities affected by Covid-19 and innovative activity programs that have thepower to improve the community's economy. In addition, the success of the implementation of Pro PoorBudgeting and the handling of strategic issues is influenced by four aspects, namely bureaucratic structure,resources, disposition, and communication. Keywords: Policy Implementaion, Covid-19 Pandemic, Salatiga City Government, Pro Poor Budgeting,

scholarly journals Model poverty reduction through social and economic institutional empowerment of poor communities in South Sulawesi

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-32
Author(s):  
Nujum ◽  
Annas Plyriadi ◽  
Ramlawati Ramlawati
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Institutional Economics ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
The People ◽  
The Government ◽  
Role Of The Government ◽  
Poor Communities

This research aims (1) to reviewing the extent to which the role of the Government in implementing the model of empowerment of marginal/poor communities through mentoring program in learning, (2). Reviewing and explain the benefits of implementing the poor's empowerment program to alleviate poverty, (3). To review how to implement the poverty alleviate model that is more in line with the local wisdom of the people of South Sulawesi.The Research results show that (1). Institutional social and institutional Economics that exist in the community in the region Mamminasata South Sulawesi in generally not have the ability to empower the community because it has not received optimal support from the government and private. (2). In general, the education and skills of the community are still low so that people face limitations in living their lives, especially in economic activities, so tend to be unproductive and powerless and become poor.

scholarly journals Provincial Poverty in Nepal

Patan Pragya ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-77
Author(s):  
Gokarna Prasad Gyanwali
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Multidimensional Poverty ◽  
Poverty Index ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Specific Data ◽  
Multidimensional Poverty Index ◽  
The People ◽  
Reduction Strategies ◽  
Economic Imperative

Poverty is not only the severe economic condition of people but it is also the cultural, ethical, social, political, psychological and economic imperative of mankind. It is one of the distressing circumstances of people in developing countries have to contend with in their daily lives. It is common among the low and middle income class in these countries like Nepal. This research is based on the multidimensional poverty index (MPI) such as those related to education, health, material wellbeing, energy, water and sanitation, structure of house, and access to other services, varies considerably in seven provinces of Nepal. It illustrates the importance of location-specific data in the development of effective poverty reduction strategies of federal and provincial governments. The MPI shows that, the 28.6%of the people of Nepal are still multi-dimensionally poor meaning that their lives are battered by several deprivations simultaneously. This paper also discusses about the trends and measurement of poverty in Nepal as well as the provincial socio-economic conditions and distribution of poverty.

scholarly journals Selected NGOs and Poverty Reduction in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 32-47
Author(s):  
Vincent Iorja Gisaor
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
The People ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
The Impact

The research was undertaken to access the impact of Non-Government organizations (NGOs) on poverty reduction in Makurdi local government area of Benue State. Using descriptive approach to analyze the primary data obtained from the respondents through a structured questionnaires and semi-structured interview administered to the staff and officials of selected NGOs in the study area. Result shows that the respondents confirm benefits in terms of increased income, use of good transportation means, good accommodation, feeding and sleeping materials. Despite these benefits, there were challenges confronting the NGOs in the study area. One of the biggest challenges was finance to execute all their programmes as well as disburse to beneficiaries as loans and grants. The activities of NGOs were found only limited to Makurdi while the majority of the people were residing outside the state capital. Therefore, recommendations made include: awareness creation for more participation by people in entrepreneurship and financial independence since it is only through such skills that they can propel themselves out of poverty and the NGOs should seek for more sources of funding including soliciting financial support from the international community to enable it fund diversified economic activities of the vulnerable people in the country.

scholarly journals Botswana’s Ipelegeng Programme Design and Implementation: Reduction or Perpetuation/Entrenchment of Poverty?

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keitseope Nthomang
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Public Works ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Programme Design ◽  
Depth Interviews

Botswana launched a Public Works Programme (PWP) – commonly known as Ipelegeng (IP) in 2008 as one, among a myriad of initiatives meant to reduce poverty for sustainable development in marginalized contexts. Research shows that well designed and properly implemented (PWPs) have potential to reduce poverty among the poor by creating the much needed employment opportunities and other forms of sustainable livelihood. This paper assesses the contribution of Ipelegeng towards poverty reduction in Botswana. A nationwide review of Ipelegeng was conducted in 2012. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted at 23 research sites followed by a detailed analysis of data collected. Evidence based on both empirical and documentary analysis suggests that although Ipelegeng has made some contribution to poverty reduction, its successes are far outweighed by its failures. Poor programme designs and flawed implementation has been blamed for Ipelegeng failure to deliver on set objectives. This paper concludes by asserting the need for the development of robust Ipelegeng designs and implementation tools that will ensure the realisation of sustained poverty reduction outcomes.

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