Essays about: "socio-economic development of rural areas"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words socio-economic development of rural areas.

  1. 1. Socioeconomic impacts of tourism on the rural people of Azad Kashmir : a case study of Rawalakot and Banjonsa in Azad Kashmir

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Faisal Khan; [2013]
    Keywords : Social impact; economic impact; tourism development; household; tourism in Azad Kashmir; local community; Banjonsa; Rawalakot;

    Abstract : This study aims to investigate the socio economic impacts of tourism on the people of two villages including Rawalakot and Banjonsa situated in Azad Kashmir. The researcher used a qualitative research technique for a field data collection. A total of 28 respondents were interviewed in both villages for obtaining the required information. READ MORE

  3. 2. Urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa : A Study of Contemporary Urban Population Growth in a Less Developed Region

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper, SV

    Author : Maria Nordhag; [2012]
    Keywords : Urbanization; Urban Population Growth; sub-Saharan Africa; Structured Focused Comparison;

    Abstract : This study investigates the contemporary urbanization process of sub-Saharan Africa. The region is predicted to experience a surge in urban population growth the forthcoming decades, yet why and how this is happening is not very clear. READ MORE

  4. 3. The role of NGOs and Local Government in the socio-economic development of Lambussie Karni district, Ghana

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema vatten i natur och samhälle

    Author : Sarfo Offei; [2011]
    Keywords : NGOs; Local Government; Participation; Priorities; Programs or Projects; Interventions.;

    Abstract : Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) scramble for Africa which begun in 1980 and 90’s as a result of the introduction of Structural Adjusted Policies (SAP) by the neo-liberalist which are; International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank was purposely meant for free market economy, less government intervention in the economy in order to raise competition, induce rapid growth and economic development.The introduction of SAP resulted to a vacuum in the provision of welfare in Ghana especially in the remote areas. READ MORE

  5. 4. Information communication technologies and poverty reduction in rural ethiopia : challenges and prospects : household level analysis

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Wondmagegn Tafesse Tirkaso; [2011]
    Keywords : ICT; Rural Development; Rural Households; Institutions; Livelihood; Poverty Reduction; ITU; Ethiopia;

    Abstract : A number of findings revealed that access to information communication technologies has a positive impact on the living conditions of rural societies if it used in appropriate way. Now a day, many of these thoughts disregard the primitive approaches on ICT application that considers luxury goods and service rather than its importance. READ MORE

  6. 5. ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ITS RELEVANCES FOR URBAN POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES IN VIETNAM

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Linh Thuy Pham; [2011]
    Keywords : the government’s polices; Entrepreneurships; the urban poor; housing accesses; Hanoi; Ho Chi Minh City; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : During the process of its socio-economic development, Vietnam has been achieving the remarkable successes in poverty reduction, and the economic growth that is recognized by the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and the international communities. However, the fast industrialization and urbanization are attracting the increasing inflow of rural migrants to urban areas. READ MORE