Mapping of Socio-Economic Indicators

ISBN-13: 9783659129247 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 96 str.

Muhammad Alam;Mehboob Elahi;Muhammad Azam

Opis

The present study was conducted in the area of sociology of development with special emphasis on the mapping of socio-economic indicators for social sector planning and development at micro level. The main objective of the study was to map socio-economic indicators to assess the existing patterns of socio-economic development under the district government and to develop models for social sector at grass root level on the basis of social mapping. The Universe of the present study was Union Council 84-15L, Tehsil Mian Channu, District Khanewal. The universe comprised of 7 villages, 3413 households and a population of 22410. A census was conducted of the universe i.e., each and every household was interviewed within the union council. Socio-economic data about each and every person of the household was collected. Interview schedule was used as tool of data collection. Then data was converted into computable form and statistical techniques were applied to it. At the end, it was concluded that the present baseline with spatial data analysis techniques (GIS), would be a helpful planning and implementation tool in the field of social sector planning and development at micro level.

O autorze

My name is Muhammad Alam. I am working as Social Welfare officer in Gujranwala (Pakistan). I believe in the philosophy of "Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in GOD and yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality to duplicate it". At last, I wish to be a good companion for my friends, family & loved ones.