Browsing Thesis and Dissertation (Masters in Development Studies) by Issue Date
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Channeling commercial fund to NGO-MFIs: a case study of Bank-NGO linkage programme of Sonali Bank
(BRAC University, 2004-07)Bangladesh has the largest and most vibrant micro finance industry in the world, which is greatly appreciated for its contribution in the reduction of poverty in the country. This industry, however, is encountering funding ... -
Performance of EPZs in Bangladesh: special focus on backward linkages
(BRAC University, 2004-07)Export Processing Zone (EPZ) has turned out to be a widely used instrument of export expansion and outward orientation by developing countries. These zones are established, often as enclaves, to attract foreign investment ... -
An exploratory study of Slum Development projects in Dhaka city: a case study of UBSDP and WATSAN
(Masters of Development studies, BRAC University, 2007-01)Bangladesh has one of the highest rates of growth of urban population at over 6 percent per annum over the last three decades compared to the national population growth rate of about 1.67 percent (Fourth decennial population ... -
Involuntary resettlement in Jamuna bridge project: impoverishment risks and reconstruction measures
(BRAC University, 2007-01)Development projects often entail displacement of population. Every year millions of people in the world are involuntarily displaced due to infrastructure building programs. The affected population is seldom properly ... -
Environment and business relations in Urban SMEs- A study on Mirpur Benarashi Palli
(BRAC University, 2007-01)The concept of environmentally responsible business has the intention of promoting conscious involvement by the individual business clusters in developing and maintaining guidelines relating to environmental development ... -
An explorative study on Features of microinsurance schemes conplementing poverty alleviation role of microfinance and microinsurance service delivery mechanisms selected microfinance institutes (MFIs) in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2007-02)The main objective of the study is to explore the features of a number of existing micro insurance schemes complementing poverty alleviation role of microfinance and microinsurance service delivery mechanisms followed by ... -
Role of Microcredit in urban poverty alleviation: a case study of shakti foundation for disadvantaged women
(BRAC University, 2007-09)The study has been conducted in fulfillment of the partial requirement for the degree Master of Development Studies, BRAC Development Institute, BRAC University. The title of the study is Role of Microcredit in Urban Poverty ... -
Development initiative through partnership
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Developing a new micro credit product based on conjoint analysis
(BRAC University, 2007-12)Presently most of the microfinance providers follow qualitative methods for product development, therefore in most of the cases products were developed without knowing how much utility it is going to provide to a customer. ... -
Indigenous knowledge & natural disaster preparedness in char land of Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2007-12)Since the 1970s, evidence that local knowledge and practices can help implementing organisations to improve disaster preparedness activities has grown; notwithstanding this evidence, the marginalisation of local knowledge ... -
State of indigenous people's rights in Bangladesh : an analysis of bureaucratic and political sensibility
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The livelihood dependency of Khasia community on betel leaf cultivation at Lawachara National park, Moulavibazar
(BRAC University, 2008-10)Declaration of an area as "protected" is known to threaten the livelihoods of forest dependent communities. In Bangladesh - as in most developing countries - the livelihoods of forest dwellers are largely dependant on ... -
Forest Governance at the Local Level: A study on Social Forestry Institutions in Dhaka Forest Division, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2008-11)Since early 80s Social Forestry has achieved special focus in Bangladesh forestry sector. It has brought a significant shift in forest management through bringing both the conservation of forest reserves and poverty ... -
Forest governance at the local level: a study on social forestry institution in Dhaka forest division, Bangladesh
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An exploration of the assessment for English (compulsory) at the Secondary School Certificate Examination of Dhaka Board
(BRAC University, 2008-12)This dissertation examines some imbedded problems of our assessment procedures at the secondary level education. The whole study was based on the English teachers who examined the answer script of the SSC English papers ... -
A study on the status of rural distribution system: traditional vs alternative rural distribution model
(BRAC University, 2008-12)Most marketers realize that Bangladesh is on the change, economy is vibrant, incomes are rising; and the habits, preferences and attitudes are changing rapidly. There is, thus, an emerging need to build expertise in rural ... -
Corporate social responsibility in apparel industry in Bangladesh : a labour standard perspective
(BRAC University, 2008-12)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the business firms and enterprises has evolved as an indispensable part for greater business and economic successes. In the context of free market economy, corporations are increasingly ... -
Prospects & problems of women entrepreneurs: a study of Dhaka City
(BRAC University, 2008-12)The study was conducted to have an overview of the existing condition of women entrepreneurs in Dhaka city in line with their problems and prospects. It was also conducted to come up with recommendations and suggestions ... -
A study on the effectiveness of the activities taken for street children in drop in centers
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Role of information & communication technology (ICT) in rural poverty alleviation
(BRAC University, 2008-12)For lack of access to information, poor people are facing problems in different ways. If the poor people do not know where employment opportunities are available they cannot get employment. A poor farmer needs to know about ...
