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The ultra poor in the capital market
(Research and Evaluation Division, Brac, 2000-12)
This paper looks into the issue of accessibility of the capital market for the ultra poor
by analyzing the extent of borrowing, their sources and uses of loan. One-fourth had
access to any capital sources, and only about ...
Combining targeting methodologies for better targeting of the extreme poor: some preliminary findings from BRAC's CFPR/TUP programme
(BRAC, 2002-09)
Since January 2002, BRAC has started a new program targeted at the extreme poor, called,
'Challenging the Frontiers of Poverty Reduction: Targeting the Ultra Poor' (CFPR/TUP). This
Programme seeks to challenge the frontiers ...
The present status of lAS-I sample population
(BRAC, 1996-08)
The Research and Evaluation Division (RED) of BRAC recently carried out a quick survey on
the present status of the sample population of IAS-I in preparation for the IAS-ll to be
conducted during 1996-97. It was contemplated ...
Women in sericulture: a case of BRAC
(BRAC, 1999-08)
BRAC is a Bangladeshi non-government development organization working with mainly the
rural poor women. Its twin objectives are alleviation of poverty and empowerment of women.
The sericulture programme of BRAC as part ...
Measuring the dynamics of BRAC's contribution to employment generation
(Research and Evaluation Division, Brac, 2000-09)
This study explores the areas of employment /types of job created through BRAC activities
and estimates the actual achievements of BRAC in terms of numbers and/ or person-years of
employment generated. BRACpaid full-time ...
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 ...
Income status of the ultra poor
(Research and Evaluation Division, Brac, 2000-12)
This paper reports on income status, major sources of income and determinants of
income of the ultra poor Mean per capita income was calculated to be Tk.3,385, per
annum that was even less than the estimated lower poverty ...