The Northwest Institutional Analysis
   

"The Northwest Institutional Analysis is a good example of the kind of exercise that is needed if we are to be effective in rights-based programming. Presented here is a compelling depiction of the interconnected nature of formal and informal institutions, showing how power and resources are concentrated in the hands of certain key individuals, families and institutions and graphically demonstrating the complexity of programming required to change the status quo." - John Ambler, Asia Regional Director, CARE. 

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Constructions of Masculinities and Violence Against Women


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Violence against women has been repeatedly exposed and condemned by feminist groups, NGOs and human rights activists. The problem is certainly not new. Although the discourse is fierce and anger is profound among many Bangladeshi women, numerous barriers still prevent identifying and exposing gender violence. Much is still denied or brushed away as normal, especially when it occurs within the family. The study on "Construction of Masculinities and Violence against Women" explored different aspects of this issue and provided some recommendations. 
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The Findings of the Northwest Rural Livelihood Baseline 2002

"The Findings of the Northwest Rural Livelihoods Baseline: 2002" report focused on livelihood patterns in the northwest part of Bangladesh, mainly the Panchagar, Thakurgaon, Dinajpur, Gaibandha and Joypurhat districts. The study examined 1600 poor households and 80 villages to elicit view of both men and women from the household on specific issues relevant to them. Click to download full report.


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Southeast Rural Livelihoods Baseline Report


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Needs Assessment Study on
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice (KAP) for Advocacy on Protection and Promotion of Human Rights of Sex Workers
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Women's Access to Markets Vulnerabilities and Constraints
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The following research and survey reports are available on request:


1. Socioeconomic Baseline Survey of Tree Plantation Caretakers' Households-     BUILD Component, IFSP, CARE Bangladesh, April 2001

2. Livelihood Assessment of Tree Caretakers of BUILD Project, IFSP, CARE     Bangladesh, September 2003.

3. Socio-Economic Baseline Survey, Building Union Infrastructure for Local     Development (BUILD) Component, IFSP, CARE Bangladesh.

4. Baseline Report FY 2000: Socio-Economic and Anthropometry Survey, Flood
    Proofing Project-IFSP, CARE Bangladesh.

5. Seasonal Survey of Flood Proofing Project : Integrated Food Security Program
    CARE Bangladesh, May 2002

6. Annual Seasonal Survey: 2002 Flood Proofing Project : Integrated Food     Security Program, CARE Bangladesh, May 18, 2003.

7. Baseline Survey of Vulnerable Households in Char and Haor Areas of Sirajgonj     and Sunamgonj Districts, March 2003, Integrated Food Security Program, CARE     Bangladesh

8. Annual Time Series Survey: FY2002, Sample Households list, Tongi     Pouroishova, SHAHAR Project, Integrated Food Security Program, CARE     Bangladesh

9. Report on Capacity assessment of Union Disaster Management Committee     (UDMC), 2003, Integrated Food Security Program, CARE Bangladesh.

10. Baseline Survey Report: Livelihood Security Analysis of Vulnerable Urban      Households Jessore and Tongi Pourashavas, SHAHAR Project, Integrated Food      Security Program, CARE Bangladesh in collaboration with the International      Food Policy Research Institute, June 2001

11. Annual Time Series Survey - 2001 a survey report, SHAHAR Project,      Integrated Food Security Program, CARE Bangladesh

12. Annual Time Series Survey of Vulnerable Households in Urban Areas of Jessore      and Tongi, FY 2002.

13. A Comparative Economic Analysis of Transport & Freight Survey on Aggregate      Sand Roads July, 2003 , BUILD Project, Integrated Food Security Program,      CARE Bangladesh


A COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS REPORT OF TRANSPORT & FREIGHT SURVEY (1999 – 2004) ON AGGREGATE SAND ROADS, August 2004

This study reviews a comparison of the Baseline (Pre-Project) Survey with 1 st, 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th year Post-Project surveys (Post1, Post2, Post3 and Post4). Please click to down load full report.


IN PURSUIT OF POWER: LOCAL ELITES AND UNION-LEVEL GOVERNANCE
IN RURAL NORTHWESTERN BANGLADESH By BRIGITTA BODE
The study’s focus on the key institutions that govern unions will enable rural projects or programs to better address the social and political marginalization of the poor and to design locally appropriate interventions. As such, this study reflects CARE’s new approach towards programmatic interventions—outlined in the Long Range Strategic Plan of CARE Bangladesh—that emphasize the importance of strengthening need-based approaches towards development through rights-based programming. Please click to down load full report.
 

ROLE OF WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE AND RELATED RURAL LIVELIHOODS :
Review of the Literature By Edward Mallorie, July 2003
This is a literature review of the role of women in agriculture and other rural livelihoods. Please click here to download full report
 

Entry points for empowerment : a report by Andrew Bartlett
CARE Bangladesh, June 2004
Of central importance to the report is the idea of an entry-points: development activities that CARE staff can use to initiate or accelerate the empowerment process at the community level. Particular attention has been given to the Farmer Field School, a group-based approach that has been employed by a number of CARE projects during the last decade. An important question that is addressed in Section 3 of this report is: has the Farmer Field School been an effective entry point for empowerment in Bangladesh? Please click here to download full report.
 

Social Capital in Rural Dinajpur, a study facilitated by Brigitta Bode and Mick Howes, September 2003.
This study enquires into the forms that social capital takes and asks how it is accumulated and manipulated. In combination with other planned investigations, it will seek ultimately to provide a firmer basis for preparing and assessing the effects of rights based natural resource activities. Please click here to down load full report.

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