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Stories of targeting: process documentation of selecting the ultra poor for CFPR/TUP programme
(BRAC, 2004-04)
The targeting process for the CFPR/TUP
(Challenging the Frontiers of Poverty Reduction
- Targeting the Ultra Poor) progranune
brings together diverse strands of knowledge
on ·poverty (indigenous, local, progranunatic,
and ...
Health domain of the ultra poor: an exploration
(BRAC, 2004-10)
There has been an increasing amount of materials surrounding health-seeking behaviour
in recent years. However, a relatively small proportion of literature has focused upon
health behaviours and types of health services ...
Selected living standard indicators and the ultra poor
(Research and Evaluation Division, Brac, 2000-12)
This report aimed to give a clear picture on the nature of their vulnerability and
potentiality to cope wit by analysis their non-land asset base, ownership of savings and
their level of human poverty. It was estimated ...
Demographic and social characteristics of the ultra poor
(Research and Evaluation Division, Brac, 2000-12)
This report aimed to understand the demographic, social and economic characteristics
of the ultra poor. Analysis of data clearly showed that the ultra poor households were
smaller in size than the rural average. One-third ...
Sector scan of TUP enterprises: identifying determinants of sustainability
(BRAC, 2005-03)
A key objective of the CFPR-TUP programme to assist the ultra poor is the development of sustainable
livelihoods, through the transfer of assets and skills to specially targeted ultra poor members for income
generation. ...
The educational status of the ultra poor
(Research and Evaluation Division, Brac, 2000-12)
This report describes the state of education of the ultra poor by considering four
indicators namely: net enrollment rate of children between 6-10 years of age, adult and
household literacy rates, educational status of ...
Facilitated access to health facilities for treatment of illnesses experiences of the ultra poor households in the CFPR/TUP Programme
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2006-04)
Employment and wage status of the ultra poor
(Research and Evaluation Division, Brac, 2000-12)
This report looked into the employment status of the ultra poor and factors affecting
the extent of employment. Findings showed that 92% of the households were with
economically active population. Majority of the rest ...
Working with the ultra poor: learnings from BRAC experiences
(BRAC, 2002-12)
This paper describes BRAC experiences of working with the ultra poor over the last two
· decades. The ultra poor is the poorest section among the population with a few or no asset base,
highly vulnerable to any shocks ...
Food security and the ultra poor
(Research and Evaluation Division, Brac, 2000-12)
This paper aims to derive some policy guidelines by analysing factors affecting food
security of the ultra poor. Here more emphasis is given on the number of rice meals
taken and the sources of rice consumed during the ...