Non-Governmental Organizations and Rural Poverty Alleviation

ISBN-13: 9780198233305 / Angielski / Twarda / 1996 / 320 str.

Robinson Riddell; Mark Robinson; Roger Riddell

Opis

The voluntary sector is often perceived as effective in reaching poor and disadvantaged groups in developing countries. Drawing on the results of a series of project evaluations in Asia and Africa, this work lends support to the view that voluntary organizations are effective in reducing rural poverty, through a participatory approach, the involvement of committed staff, and a skilled and competent leadership. However, it also shows that voluntary agencies do not always reach the poor through economic programmes, that small-scale projects designed for the poor are often very costly, and that it can be difficult to sustain these efforts once outside support is withdrawn.

Recenzje

The results of the study are extremely valuable.