Research Reports (1995): Economic Studies, Vol - X
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Socio-economic performance of BRAC DTW program
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1995-11)BRAC launched its irrigation program in early 1980s with low lift pump and then introduced the DTW program in 1984-85. Since 1990-91 BRAC has gone through a large-scale expansion of the program. In the last 1994-95 boro ... -
Savings schemes for the rural poor: a comparative picture
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Socioeconomic development and human well-being: BRAC-ICDDRB joint research project, Matlab, Capacity development through training: the case of BRAC village organizations
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1996-03)This study intends to look at the impact of capacity development of BRAC group members through the activities of RDP (Rural Development Program). Capacity development is an important complementation of the credit program ... -
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 ... -
Vulnerability of the rural poor to seasonal fluctuations in food consumption: findings from longitudinal data base
(Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC), 1995-02)The study focuses on food consumption and vulnerability of the rural poor to seasonal variations in food consumption. The information for this study is derived from the Village Study Project (VSP) data on daily food ... -
An overview and synthesis of studies on RDP with special reference to its impact on participants
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Problems of the women headed households
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A qualitative exploration of some socioeconomic issues in south uddomdi, Matlab
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1995-06)The qualitative study tested the feasibility of utilizing the participatory rural appraisal (PRA) to understand the baseline situation and the mechanism of change. The purpose of this study was to exploring the baseline ... -
A note on reasons of dropout from BRAC's matlab village organizations
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1995-11)