Essays about: "Poverty of Pakistan"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 15 essays containing the words Poverty of Pakistan.

  1. 6. Life at risk : hazardous child labour within agriculture in Sialkot, Pakistan

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

    Author : Muhammad Amjad Nawaz; [2012]
    Keywords : child labour; working condition; child labour laws in Pakistan;

    Abstract : The issue of child labor and hazardous work is a reality in many developing countries including Pakistan. With its high population density, mostly in the rural areas, a majority of the households engage in activities that are geared towards survival without considering the negative implications. READ MORE

  3. 7. Microfinance Services for rural agriculture in Pakistan and Bangladesh : A cross-national comparative study of Microfinance services for rural agriculture in Pakistan and Bangladesh

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

    Author : Malik Zia ud Din ; [2011]
    Keywords : Microfinance; Rural ; Agriculture; Pakistan ; Bangladesh;

    Abstract : Microfinance is becoming a tool of poverty reduction in Pakistan and Bangladesh, given the high rates of poverty in these countries. Poverty is greater in the rural agricultural sector where peoples’ livelihood is dependent on agricultural activities. Furthermore, the agricultural sector in the two countries is still underdeveloped. READ MORE

  4. 8. GENDER DISPARITY IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL ENROLMENT IN RURAL AND TRIBAL PAKISTAN (BARRIERS IN THE WAY OF RURAL AND TRIBAL GIRLS’ ENROLMENT IN SCHOOLS)

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

    Author : Muhammad Zia Ullah; [2011]
    Keywords : Rural Tribal Pakistan; Disparity; Enrolment; Patriarchy; Primary schools; Secondary schools; Poverty; Culture; Traditions; Girls; Women. Parents; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The purpose of this paper was to explore the obstacles in the way of girls’ enrolment in primary and secondary schools in rural and tribal Pakistan. Here the study explored the main cultural and financial barriers, which have increased a gender disparity in the enrolment of rural and tribal schools. READ MORE

  5. 9. Factors Determine the Infant Mortality in Punjab

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Haris Idrees; [2011]
    Keywords : Infant mortality; Punjab; Rural; Poverty; Mother’s education; Health; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Infant mortality is an important indicator to observe the children and public health and also to examine the health policies. It is also used as the best indicator to check the socioeconomic development. It is also one of the major goal of United Nation to reduce infant mortality in developing countries. READ MORE

  6. 10. Role and Performance of Microcredit in Pakistan

    University essay from Institutionen för ekonomi och it

    Author : Adnan Ali; M. Ashan Alam; [2010]
    Keywords : Microfinance; microcredit; Pakistan;

    Abstract : Microcredit provides small loans to poor people and small enterprises. It is the best solution of removing poverty. This research provides an overview of the role and performance of microcredit in Pakistan. The major objective of the study is to show the microfinance sector performance and impact of the microcredit on the different poverty levels. READ MORE