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Socioeconomic differentials of the members of BRAC Gonokendra Patltagar
(Research and Evaluation Division, Brac, 2002-06)This study aimed to document the socioeconomic background of the members of BRAC Gonokendra (community-based library). to identify why some members did not avail its services and why some members of the Management Committee ... -
Socioeconomic impact of BRAC Schools
(Research and Evaluation Division, Brac, 2002)BRAC, one of the largest NGOs in Bangladesh, stru1ed the Non-formal Primary Education (NFPE) programme to help achieve its twin objectives of poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. BRAC firmly believes that the ... -
Status of BRAC graduates in secondary schools: an exploratory investigation
(Research and Evaluation Division, Brac, 2002-10)This study aimed at examining the status of BRAC graduates in formal secondary schools. Three hundred and twenty BRAC graduates from 20 NFPE schools who were transferred to grade VI in formal schools in 1999 were chosen ... -
Status of Non Formal Primary Education (NFPE) at Chandina: a baseline survey
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1997-06) -
The story of Khodeja: an entrepreneur par excellence
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1998-06) -
A study of the impact of BRAC's programme on the community networks in a village Matlab, Bangladesh
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A study on BRAC's Palli Shamaj
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2005-09)Palli Shamaj is a ward-level organization consisting of representatives from several village organizations of BRAC and outside poor members. The study aims to depict a regional density mapping of geographical distribution ... -
A study on the approaches of CLIP implemented NFPE school and regular NFPE school
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2000-01)A study on the approaches of CLIP implemented NFPE and regular NFPE schools was undertaken to find out the variations of teaching-learning situations in the classroom of these schools. In the study, detailed and thorough ... -
A survey on English linguistic ability of the government primary school children prior to introduction of Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI) Programme
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1997-08)With the a£.f Directorate of Primary Education (DEP) of the government of Bangladesh, BRAC is introducing the Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI) programme on a pilot basis in 17 government primary schools. The primary ... -
Sustainability of Scientific Journals in the developing world with special reference to Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1999-03)The study aimed to explore the sustainability issues of journal publication in Bangladesh. Forty-three journal editors were interviewed, and 66 current journals were scanned. Findings reveal that 68~1o of the journals ... -
Sustainable community- based safe water options to mitigate the Bangladesh arsenic catastrophe - an experience from two upazilas
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2003-05)Sustainable community-based safe water options have been successfully operating in two upazilas involving 531 villages and encompassing a population of 497,488. Testing of tubewells for arsenic was carried out on a census ... -
Taking research to non-researchers: the case of a research compendium of BRAC
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1999-11)The study assessed the readership of Nirjash, a vernacular research compendium of BRAC. Since its inception in 1995, five issues have been produced. In 1998 we conducted a readership survey on its usefulness, accessibility, ... -
Teaching ORT messages to millions: the BRAC case
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2000-11)This secondary data based paper aimed to familiarise the audiences on BRAC experience in successful interpersonal development communication at grassroots. Starting with some basic conceptual issues of communication the ... -
Textbook distribution programme of BRAC: problems and issues
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Time distribution in different teaching-learning activities in BRAC schools
(Research and Evaluation Division, Brac, 2002-08)This study aimed to explore different teaching-learning activities in BRAC schools, distribution of time in different activities and its relationship with students learning achievement. The study was done in 30 fifth ... -
Trends and differentials in school enrollment in Bangladesh villages
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1997-09)Based on data from a nationally representative sample survey of children aged 6-15, the author concludes that the enrollment rate has been declining since 1995 particularly among the boys in the rural areas of Bangladesh. ... -
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. ... -
Using IEC materials for mass communication: experiences of an Arsenic mitigation project in Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2003)Different types of lEC materials were used in BRAe's arsenic mitigation project (June 1999-December 2001). Printed lEC (Information. education. and communication) materials included posters. leaflets. stickers. booklets. ... -
Vegetable growers of BRAC and Flood 1998: a case study of Sonaidanga Balkuntthapur VO
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1998-09)This study was conducted to know how the flood of 1998 affected the vegetable production of BRAG members and how they copped with the situation. The observation was conducted on 6 members of Sonaidanga Baikuntthapur VO ... -
A visit to a flood shelter in Dhaka City
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1998)