Non-Governmental Organization projects has become very important economic empowerment tool for re... more Non-Governmental Organization projects has become very important economic empowerment tool for reducing poverty across the globe. The assumption is that by increasing the beneficiaries of economic programs, poor households will be able to generate income that is aimed at reducing poverty both at household and community levels. Literature revealed that the debate on the impact of NGO projects on rural poverty has generated mixed responses and views. On the one hand there are strong proponents who advocate that NGO projects can do the trick of reducing if not wholly eradicating poverty. On the other hand there are skeptics who believe that the role of NGOs in rural areas has been exaggerated and is therefore insignificant. The major objective of this study was therefore to examine the effects of NGO programs on rural poverty. The study used Shackleton, Jones and Richmond rural communities of Makonde District, Mashonaland West Province as case study. Pamuhacha beneficiaries and other key informants provided rich pool data that informed the study findings. The researcher used quantitative research. The study findings revealed that NGO programs have a significant positive impact on rural poverty. The study has recommended a holistic and coordinated approach by policy makers and all relevant development practitioners that will create an enabling environment for rural poverty reduction.
Non-Governmental Organization projects has become very important economic empowerment tool for re... more Non-Governmental Organization projects has become very important economic empowerment tool for reducing poverty across the globe. The assumption is that by increasing the beneficiaries of economic programs, poor households will be able to generate income that is aimed at reducing poverty both at household and community levels. Literature revealed that the debate on the impact of NGO projects on rural poverty has generated mixed responses and views. On the one hand there are strong proponents who advocate that NGO projects can do the trick of reducing if not wholly eradicating poverty. On the other hand there are skeptics who believe that the role of NGOs in rural areas has been exaggerated and is therefore insignificant. The major objective of this study was therefore to examine the effects of NGO programs on rural poverty. The study used Shackleton, Jones and Richmond rural communities of Makonde District, Mashonaland West Province as case study. Pamuhacha beneficiaries and other key informants provided rich pool data that informed the study findings. The researcher used quantitative research. The study findings revealed that NGO programs have a significant positive impact on rural poverty. The study has recommended a holistic and coordinated approach by policy makers and all relevant development practitioners that will create an enabling environment for rural poverty reduction.
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