2022 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
The Role of Community Engagement in Poverty Reduction: A Case Study of Khlanga Rural Municipality of Nepal
| Project/Area Number |
21K20136
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Review Section |
0107:Economics, business administration, and related fields
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| Research Institution | Soka University |
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Principal Investigator |
Karki Shyam 創価大学, 経済学部, 助教 (00909541)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2021-08-30 – 2023-03-31
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| Keywords | Community Engagement / Community Participation / Poverty / Self-help Group / Barrier |
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
This study explores community engagement and its impact on poverty reduction in rural Nepal. It analyzes the benefits and barriers of community engagement. The findings indicate that education level, household dependency ratio, teamwork willingness, and social participation positively and significantly influence community engagement. Additionally, community engagement, participation in decision-making, and skill training are positively correlated with income. The study identifies a significant income difference of 586 USD between engaged and non-engaged groups, suggesting that community engagement can increase income. Moreover, community engagement improves economic and health conditions among participants. However, challenges such as elite capture, lack of monitoring, and limited expertise hinder the benefits of community engagement in Nepal. To achieve more effective outcomes, concerned organizations should develop inclusive strategies involving households.
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| Free Research Field |
Development Economics, Poverty
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| Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements |
The research findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge on community engagement and its impact on poverty reduction. Moreover, the research holds significant social implications as it provides valuable insights and recommendations to enhance community development efforts in rural Nepal.
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