Beyond Economic Gains: Asset Transfer Programs and Psychological Well‐Being of Ultra‐Poor Women in Bangladesh
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DOI: 10.1002/jid.70045
Abstract: This study explores how asset transfer programs influence the psychological well‐being (PWB) of ultra‐poor women in rural Bangladesh. Using an adapted version of Ryff's PWB model, culturally tailored to this population, the study analyses data… read more here.
Keywords: asset transfer; asset; ultra poor; transfer programs ... See more keywords
Globalising Southern approaches to reducing extreme poverty: policy adoption of BRAC’s Targeting the Ultra Poor graduation program
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DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2024.2317836
Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper explores how BRAC’s Targeting the Ultra Poor graduation program was globally adopted as a successful pathway for extremely poor households to build sustainable livelihoods and improve their conditions. It explores how this… read more here.
Keywords: poor graduation; graduation program; ultra poor; brac targeting ... See more keywords
Creating social capital for the poorest women – evidence from BRAC’s Ultra Poor Graduation program
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DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2025.2495967
Abstract: ABSTRACT Social capital is critical in facilitating access to social resources; this is particularly the case for extremely poor and vulnerable women. However, whether we can intentionally create social capital, for such vulnerable groups through… read more here.
Keywords: social capital; poor graduation; program; capital ... See more keywords
Impact of a livelihood promotion program on income generation and food consumption among ultra-poor households in rural Bangladesh.
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DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2022.2031595
Abstract: BACKGROUND Bangladesh has achieved notable economic progress in recent decades while economic inequality increased. Special attention is warranted on the ultra-poor population of the country. An 18 month-long economic development program, designed based on an… read more here.
Keywords: rural bangladesh; consumption; ultra poor; income ... See more keywords
Supporting Ultra Poor People with Rehabilitation and Therapy among families of children with Cerebral Palsy in rural Bangladesh (SUPPORT CP): Protocol of a randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261148
Abstract: Introduction Poverty is a key contributor to delayed diagnosis and limited access to early intervention and rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy (CP) in rural Bangladesh. 97% of families of children with CP live below… read more here.
Keywords: microfinance livelihood; rehabilitation; ultra poor; rural bangladesh ... See more keywords