NGOs, Social Capital and Community Empowerment in Bangladesh
NGOs, Social Capital and Community Empowerment in Bangladesh

Author: M.Rezaul Islam

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-11-25

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 9811017476

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This pivot examines non-governmental organization (NGO) interventions in two community development initiatives, namely social capital and community empowerment, and their role in funding and formulating development frameworks in developing countries like Bangladesh. It considers the key development discourse issues of collective action, social trust and access to knowledge, to political processes and to financial, social and natural resources. Given the large proportion of foreign funding, NGOs and donors also increasingly face the twin challenges of demonstrating both efficient and effective delivery of services and accountability in their relationships with various stakeholders. Reflecting on the relevance of NGOs for community development, and the merits, challenges and limitations of NGO activities, this book provides a comprehensive study of NGO participation in community development in Bangladesh and Third World countries more widely to highlight a global concern with international implications.

Social Research Methodology and New Techniques in Analysis, Interpretation, and Writing
Social Research Methodology and New Techniques in Analysis, Interpretation, and Writing

Author: Islam, M. Rezaul

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-12-07

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 1522578986

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The importance of scientific investigation and research is becoming more pronounced in today’s society, with many organizations relying on this research to make informed decisions. As such, research methodology courses have been integrated into undergraduate and master’s programs at most academic institutions where students are being challenged to conduct and write research. Social Research Methodology and New Techniques in Analysis, Interpretation, and Writing is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the main concepts of research writing, including the guidelines of research methodology and proposal designing. While highlighting topics such as mixed method research, research objectives, and project proposals, this publication provides examples of eight PhD proposals and the frameworks used in organizing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method research. This book is ideally designed for graduate-level students, academicians, researchers, educators, scholars, education administrators, and policymakers seeking current research on the key steps and techniques used in organizing social research proposals.

Benefits of Social Capital
Benefits of Social Capital

Author: Shahjahan H. Bhuiyan

Publisher: Lit Verlag

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13:

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The ZEF Development Studies are edited by the Department of Political and Cultural Change, ZEF-Zentrum fur Entwicklungsforschung/Center for Development Research, University of Bonn.

Globalization and Development
Globalization and Development

Author: Nezameddin Faghih

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-04-25

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13: 3030143708

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This book presents economic and socio-cultural perspectives on globalization from emerging markets. It explores the links between globalization and development, and reveals the dynamics, strengths and weaknesses, trends in and implications of globalization in emerging market economies. Gathering papers by leading experts in the field, it shares essential insights into the history and status quo of globalization processes and structures; identifies the opportunities provided by and risks posed by globalization; and sheds light on the way to global peace. The topics addressed range from globalization development within the Group of Twenty (G20), populist events such as “Brexit” as a form of historical irony, and a zeitgeist analysis of the globalization spirit; to the evolution of higher education and public administrative systems under the weight of globalization; not to mention emerging topics such as the informal economy and new rules for fleecing the South in the newly globalized trade system.

Building Strong Communities
Building Strong Communities

Author: Ifzal Ahmad

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2024-04-10

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 183549174X

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Exploring ethical approaches to inclusive development, this book navigates challenges and strategies, empowering readers to foster resilient, equitable communities in the ever evolving 21st century.

Sociability, Social Capital, and Community Development
Sociability, Social Capital, and Community Development

Author: Ian Gillespie Cook

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-11-10

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 3319114840

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This book provides a critical understanding of contemporary issues within global society and how these relate to six case study examples (UK, USA, China, India, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Japan). The authors draw on their diverse experience to explore four major themes of contemporary relevance: overall aging of societies; governance and institutions; emergency services and public health provisions; and community activism and involvement. The key issues within the book--sociability, social capital, and community development--are examined in the context of an ever increasing aging world. The authors' sense of optimism is linked to growing evidence that community activism is on the rise and can effectively plug the gap between public need and provision of service.

Government and NGOs in South Asia
Government and NGOs in South Asia

Author: Mohammad Jahangir Hossain Mojumder

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-11-25

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1000760626

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This book analyses efforts of Bangladeshi government and NGOs to strengthen local governance, and identifies the challenges posed by collaboration with NGOs. Presenting a dominantly qualitative study, the analysis explores whether engagement between the Sharique project to strengthen local governance and the Union Parishads has translated into success. In doing so, it argues that evidence points to a positive impact on institutionalising good governance and fiscal autonomy through widening participation in planning and decision-making, reinforcing accountability of functionaries and enhancing tax collection. Furthermore, this book demonstrates that the collaboration has aided the process of development of social capital between officials of councils and NGOs, as well as amongst the community members, encouraging future partnership governance. However, with the phasing out of the project as a propelling force, it also shows that the results fall short of being sustainable and, as such, that statuary support, unequivocal political commitment, and incentivising engagements are required to stabilise outcomes. Bridging a gap in the Development Studies literature, this book presents new findings on the collaboration of NGOs at the local level. It will be of interest to academics working in the field of South Asian Studies, Development Studies, and Asian Politics.

Social Capital as a Policy Resource
Social Capital as a Policy Resource

Author: John D. Montgomery

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2001-04-30

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 0792372735

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In 1997 the National Institute of Mental Health assembled a working group of international experts to address the mental health consequences of torture and related violence and trauma; report on the status of scientific knowledge; and include research recommendations with implications for treatment, services, and policy development. This book, dedicated to those who experience the horrors of torture and those who work to end it, is based on that report.

Social Capital and Collective Action in Pakistani Rural Development
Social Capital and Collective Action in Pakistani Rural Development

Author: Shaheen Rafi Khan

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-05-14

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 3030714500

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This book distinguishes conceptually between indigenous and constructed social capital and the associated spontaneous and induced collective action for rural development and natural resource preservation. While some of the case studies in this book show that induced collective action can lead to cost-effective, community-centric and empirically grounded rural development initiatives, other case studies show that spontaneous collective action, based on indigenous social capital, can result in resource preservation, positive development outcomes, and resistance to the excesses engendered by conventional development. The authors also explore a hybrid form whereby spontaneous collective action is given a more effective and sustainable shape by an outside organization with experience of induced collective action. Exploring alternative community-centric paths to development, especially those attuned with sustainability imperatives, is part of a global search for solutions. While the volume draws on the Pakistani case, the problem with conventional development approaches and the need for complementary alternatives is not unique to only this country; and the volume has broader relevance to students and researchers across the fields of social policy and development.