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Reasons behind discontinuation of BRAC teachers in Non-Formal Primary Education programme
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1998-06)
This study aimed at examining the reasons of discontinuation of NFPE teachers. To achieve the
objective, 259 dropped out and 252 in-service teachers were interviewed from two former NFPE
regions through a semi-structured ...
Capacity development through training: the case of BRAC village organizations
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1996)
Capacity development through skill training is an important component of BRAC' s credit
programme. This study looked at the impact of capacity development of BRAC beneficiaries
on their performance as village organization ...
Awareness and choice of options of Arsenic-free drinking water
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2000)
The discovery of arsenic contamination in tubewell water has created concern for its potential health effects. BRAC
initiated an arsenic mitigation project in two upazilas in 1999. The project included promotion of ...
Exploratory study on BRAC's NGO cooperation project
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2000-08)
BRAC embarked on an NGO Cooperation Project to enhance efficiency of the
small and medium NGOs in effective micro-finance management vis-a-vis augmentation of
micro-finance activities for poverty alleviation. The newly ...
Opening new schools under current admission procedure: problems and options
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1998)
Using data from a representative cluster survey, the author concludes that the possibility to open new
BRAC schools under current admission procedure would be difficult because of the lack of adequate
number of children. ...
Readership survey: the case of a research compendium in Bangla
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1999-01)
Nirjash, a research compendium in Bangla, is published primarily for BRAC field staff. After three years of
its publication it was felt essential to conduct a readership survey on its usefulness, accessibility and
readability. ...
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. ...
Early marriage, bride price and the practice of dowry in Bangladesh villages
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1998-04)
This study estimates the incidence and correlates of
early marriage and the practice of dowry in rural
Bangladesh. Data for this research came from Watch, a
surveillance system of BRAC covering 70 villages in I 0
regions ...
Regional variation and changes in competencies of BRAC graduates and their enrollment status in formal schools
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1998-02)
This study aimed at examining the regional variation and changes in basic competency and
enrolment rate of BRAC graduates. This is a secondary analysis of Nath's study on assessing the
level of basic competencies of BRAC ...
Community participation in improving Non-formal Primary Education in Bangladesh: a BRAC experience
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1999-12)