Research Reports (1996): Economic Studies, Vol - XI

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The present status of lAS-I sample population
(BRAC, 1996-08) Halder, Shantana R.
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 that the sample population of the first study could form a panel for subsequent studies for measuring effective impact of RDP one time by following up the achievements of the respondents. However, this could not be made feasible if there were a significant dropout of members and a similar change in the status of the comparison group through their enrolment in GO/NGO poverty alleviation program. The specific objectives of the study were thus to : (1) determine the present status of both BRAC members and comparison households in terms of their BRAC membership and non- involvement in development programs respectively; (2) ascertain present residential status, (3) find out reasons for dropout of BRAC membership and (4) to identify those sample households which could be considered for preparing a panel of households for the IAS-11. The present survey was carried out on all 2250 lAS-I sampled households of which 1500 are BRAC members and other 750 are non-BRAC members using a structured questionnaire. Questionnaire was derived mainly to elicit data on dropouts, migration and death of BRAC members since lAS-I survey period, an enrolment of comparison household members in GO/NGO programs and on their migration and death. Data on present status of the sample VOs were also obtained.
PRA: how it can be used in BRAC programmes
(BRAC, 1996) Sen, Rita; Tarannum, Sabah; Biswas, Parul Lata
This is a documentation of a training workshop on PRA. The broad objective of the workshop was to orient the Regional Managers of Rural Development Programme (RDP). It is expected that by the end of this workshop, all the participants would have a good level of understanding of PRA tools and techniques. They also would be able to identify the relevant/specific areas where PRA could be applied and to develop working action plan with the AMs, POs and PAs using PRA in their programme activities. The workshop was organized by the Research and Evaluation Division of BRAC and held at CDM, Rajendrapur on 15-22 January, 1996. Mr. Kamal Kar, participatory development consultant from India, facilitated the workshop. Dr. G. Samdani Fakir, Head of the Training Division, also facilitated the workshop for a part of the time. Out of Twenty four participants 21 were RMs and Sector Specialists from RDP and 3 Researchers from RED were attended the workshop. For the purpose of field practical, the participants were divided into four groups and four villages were chosen where four di1ferent types of RDP activities were in operation. On the last day each group presented their field activity reports in a session which was attended by the senior BRAC management. Some useful feedback came out as a result of this workshop these can be summarized as - l) PRA tools like Physical and social mapping, Wealth and Matrix Ranking, seasonal calander and Livelyhood Analysis can be used to identify target population and programmes. Information collection can be rapid and approptiate as a result of using these techniques. 2) Time line, Impact flowchart Livelyhood Analysis and Venn Diagram can be used to monitor, evaluate and implement programmes and assess their in1pact. 3) Participatory planning and all the tools mentioned above can also be used tor problem identification and planning.
Monthly meetings of RDP: documenting the situation in ten village organizations in Matlab
(BRAC, 1996) Khan, Mahmuda Rahman
BRAC' s Rural Development Programme (RDP) holds monthly meeting of the VOs and fortnightly meetings of the Essential Health Care (EHC) Programme as a part of organizational development for the poor. This study aimed to understand and document the process of these meetings. More specifically, the study aimed to find out i) whether the issue-based meetings and the health forum were organized regularly; ii) what were the issues discussed; iii) how these issues were selected; iv) attendance in the meeting; v) level of participation of the members; vi) the behaviour and attitude of the person who conducted the meeting; and finally vii) the mode of the meeting whether participatory or lecture type. Only ten VOs from Matlab-RDP were selected for the study, five for issuebased meeting and five for health forum. Group discussion was conducted with each VO to get information about these meetings during the last six months, informar meeting with RDP staff were held to know BRAC's rules and policy regarding these meetings. Participant observation was also made to see the process of the meetings.
Microcredit programmes: who participates and to what extent?
(BRAC, 1996) Zaman, Hassan
Features of loan disbursement at matlab RDP during 1992-1995
(BRAC, 1996) Hussain, Shahed; Moore, Karen
BRAC's credit programme forms the core of the Rural Development Programme (RDP), itself the central programme of BRAC's development interventions. In the context of the BRAC - ICDDR,B Joint Research Project in Matlab, it is important to have a clear picture of BRAC' s credit activities in Mat lab to understand the impact of BRAC and its programmes on the health and well-being of the rural poor. This study provides a preliminary understanding of the structure of BRAC' s loan portfolio in Mat lab during 1992-1995, focusing on the following areas: membership growth, loan portfolio growth, loan repayment, average loan size, and the distribution of loans between loan type, sector and scheme. Analysis indicates that in Matlab, membership and loan portfolio growth rates have been slower than in other area offices of the same age. This may be due to difficult communication in the area. After 1995, growth rates of membership and loan disbursement have improved. Matlab RDP showed no overdue loans and negligible late loans during the study period. For these reasons, Matlab RDP can be considered a successful BRAC area office. Average loan size increases with the number of loans taken, but after the third loan the: increase was less significant. Multiple and concurrent loans were not common. During the study period, loans in Matlab were predominantly targeted towards agricultural activities: 44.1% of the total loan was used for agricultural activities, primarily for those which were not supported by BRAC training and inputr5. Small scale trading was the second significant destination for BRAC credit at 26.7%, and 9.8% went towards transport activities, predominantly rickshaws. These three largest credit destinations reflect the Matlab environment where agriculture and trade, particularly in fruits and vegetables, is the major source of employment, and communication is difficult. It is recommended that the information regarding credit in Matlab should be gathered in a more coordinated way, so that the distribution of loans can be monitored in such a way that Matlab's status, compared to other BRAC area offices can be clearly noted. This is particularly relevant for monitoring the growth in targeted Employment and Income Generating sectors, which · had not been major loan destinations in Mat lab to the end of 1995.
Becon of hope: an impact assessment study of BRAC rural development programme (executive summary and conclusion)
(BRAC, 1996-02) Mustafa, Shams; Ara, Ishrat; Banu, Dilruba; Hussain, Altaf; Kabir, Azmal; Mohsin, Md.; Yousuf, Abu; Jahan, Sarwar

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