Browsing Social Studies by Title
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Taking research to non-researchers: the case of a research compendium of BRAC
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1999-11)The study assessed the readership of Nirjash, a vernacular research compendium of BRAC. Since its inception in 1995, five issues have been produced. In 1998 we conducted a readership survey on its usefulness, accessibility, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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. ... -
Vegetable growers of BRAC and Flood 1998: a case study of Sonaidanga Balkuntthapur VO
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1998-09)This study was conducted to know how the flood of 1998 affected the vegetable production of BRAG members and how they copped with the situation. The observation was conducted on 6 members of Sonaidanga Baikuntthapur VO ... -
A visit to a flood shelter in Dhaka City
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Why students dropout in the first six months of enrollment: a comprehensive study on the BRAC’s education programme
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Women's control over productive assets: role of credit-based development interventions
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Women's productive role and marital violence in Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1999)This study assesses the role of women's participation in productive activities in reducing the risk of marital violence. Data were collected from villages where numerous non-government organizations (NGOs) had micro-credit ...