Impact of NGOs in Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study of Badin District

Abstract

The objective of the paper is to discuss the rural poverty problems in Sindh and evaluate the joint reaction / response of NGOs - both national and international in alleviating poverty so as to assess their performance in terms of their output, efficiency and sustainability. The NGOs have emerged as an institution for contributing to poverty alleviation. Overall, the purpose of this research was to examine the role of NGOs in poverty alleviation and draw policy lessons. The study was conducted in Badin district using in-depth analysis, techniques such as case studies. NGOs working in Badin with the history of very old, old and new were used as criteria for selection. Using this criterion NRSP, LHDP, BRDS were selected for study purpose.
Data revealed that the training offered by NGOs is counterproductive as majority of respondents reported that these trainings were ineffective in terms of their application in professional life. It is mentioned that there are so many sectors which are ignored by NGOs for example corruption and motivating people for “Right Based Approach”. Data revealed that the selected NGOs have been duplicating the methods through which they operate in mobilizing the rural communities. For instance, each of three NGOs has visited VDO/CBO maintaining a symmetrical time period. The similarities in their activities result in similar output in the shape of perception, generating income creating awareness, and motivating people for saving.