Browsing BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED) Archive by Title
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TBA programmes: a comprehensive literature review
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1996-12)Of the 500,000 women who die every year due to pregnancy related causes 99% live in developing countries. Most deliveries in developing countries are non-institutional and take place at home by traditional birth attendants ... -
Teaching ORT messages to millions: the BRAC case
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2000-11)This secondary data based paper aimed to familiarise the audiences on BRAC experience in successful interpersonal development communication at grassroots. Starting with some basic conceptual issues of communication the ... -
Testing of tubewell water of the Community Nutrition Centres (CNC) under the Bangladesh Integrated Nutrition Project (BINP) for presence of arsenic
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2002-09)Bangladesh faces multi-faceted problems in relation to groundwater. At present there is a new threat - arsenic contamination in groundwater. Arsenic is a shiny, grey, brittle element possessing both metallic and non-metallic ... -
Tetanus Toxoid coverage during pregnancy: evidence from rural Bangladesh
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Textbook distribution programme of BRAC: problems and issues
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Time distribution in different teaching-learning activities in BRAC schools
(Research and Evaluation Division, Brac, 2002-08)This study aimed to explore different teaching-learning activities in BRAC schools, distribution of time in different activities and its relationship with students learning achievement. The study was done in 30 fifth ... -
To produce or not to produce: tackling the tobacco dilemma
(BRAC, 2002-04)This study seeks to look into the economics of tobacco cultivation in Bangladesh. At tire macro level, tire importance of tobacco farming has been declining. However, a survey conducted on 300 tobacco farmers in 19 villages ... -
Towards 2000: health scenario of Bangladesh
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Tracking change: A standard of living index for Matlab
(BRAC-ICDDR,B Joint Research Project, 1995-12)This paper is intended to show how an index measuring changes in living standards can be constructed by applying a fundamental economic concept on household expenditure data. Data from a small scale panel survey on 240 ... -
Trends and differentials in school enrollment in Bangladesh villages
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1997-09)Based on data from a nationally representative sample survey of children aged 6-15, the author concludes that the enrollment rate has been declining since 1995 particularly among the boys in the rural areas of Bangladesh. ... -
Trends and patterns in food consumption and nutrition of rural and urban poor in Bangladesh, 1991-2000
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2002-12)A review report is prepared on the trends and patterns of food intake and nutritional status of the poor rural and urban households of Bangladesh during the decade of 1991-2000. Because agricultural production is the ... -
Trial effectiveness of daily and flexible administration of micronutrient sprinkles to control anaemia in young children in rural Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2005-10)Iron deficiency-anaemia is a major public health problem worldwide, especially in developing countries. Infants and young children aged between 6-24 months are one of the most vulnerable groups. Although iron intervention ... -
Tuberculosis in 'hard to reach' areas: misperceptions, knowledge, health-seeking behaviour, and challenges
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2013-03)This study was conducted to explore the knowledge and perceptions of health workers and community people about tuberculosis in geographically inaccessible (hard-to-reach) tuberculosis (TB) programme areas of BRAG. The ... -
The ultra poor in the capital market
(Research and Evaluation Division, Brac, 2000-12)This paper looks into the issue of accessibility of the capital market for the ultra poor by analyzing the extent of borrowing, their sources and uses of loan. One-fourth had access to any capital sources, and only about ... -
The urban poor in Dhaka City: their struggles and coping strategies during the floods
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1998-09)Poorer groups are exposed to increased vulnerabilities during periods of floods. Some of the difficulties faced by them include loss of possessions, fears of extortion and looting, and separation from their social network. ... -
Using IEC materials for mass communication: experiences of an Arsenic mitigation project in Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2003)Different types of lEC materials were used in BRAe's arsenic mitigation project (June 1999-December 2001). Printed lEC (Information. education. and communication) materials included posters. leaflets. stickers. booklets. ... -
Validation of baseline information of reproductive health & disease control programme
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1998-06)The Reproductive Health and Disease Control (RHDC) programme has been in operation since 1996. This study was conducted in RHDC programme areas to validate the accuracy of baseline information as collected by the programme. ...