POVERTY ERADICATION IN BALOCHISTAN: (A STUDY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS): POVERTY ERADICATION IN BALOCHISTAN: (A STUDY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS)

Siraj  Bashir; Mumtaz  Ali; Mukhtar  Bashir

Authors

Siraj Bashir Lecturer Department of Social Work, University of Balochistan, Quetta
Mumtaz Ali Assistant Professor Department of Political Science, University of Balochistan, Quetta
Mukhtar Bashir Lecturer Department of Education, University of Turbat, Balochistan

Keywords:

Poverty Eradication; Community Development Programs, Balochistan.

Abstract

According to the Ministry of Planning, Development,
and Reform (2016),”nearly 39% of Pakistani live in
multidimensional poverty with highest rates in Federally
Administration Tribal Areas (FATA) and Balochistan.
Over two-thirds of people in Balochistan (71%) live in
multidimensional poverty". Community development
programs are a collection of programs prepared to
develop the people living standard and reduce poverty.
The first program was initiated in 1954 through the
Federal Government of Pakistan which is known the pilot
project in Karachi. Since 1954 till today a number of
programs have been executed by Government departments
and NGOs to reduce poverty and develop the socioeconomic condition of people particularly the deprived
people. The aim of the research study was to know the
major contribution of community development towards the
reduction of poverty in Balochistan. The parameter was
used for evaluation included utilization of poverty
eradication programs, change in poverty level and the
number of beneficiaries. The research study endeavored to
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analyzes the socio-economic consequences of these
programs on the communities where the poor life. The
study used interviews and document analysis. A sample of
50 beneficiaries was selected through a pre-structured
interview schedule for primary data. The finding of the
study may help to policymakers, poverty planner experts
and national and international organizations to take
serious and suitable actions for reducing
multidimensional poverty level in Balochistan.

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