This book analyses the extent to which decentralization and good governance contribute to poverty alleviation, with particular focus on the performance of Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY). Surveying the progress of SGSY programme at macro level in Madhya Pradesh, it makes an in-depth study of the participation of members in the formation and development of SGSY groups. It further deals with the participation of the members in savings contribution and credit utilization. Also, it extends the discussion on linkages and synergy between SGSY groups and other actors such as banks and Gram Panchayats.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR D. Rajasekhar
Prof D. Rajasekhar, who heads the centre for decentralization and development at the Institute for Social abnd Economic Change, Bangalore, India, is a development economist. With vast experience in social science research, he has been providing policy support ti the government, donors, NGOs, etc. He has undertaken many research studies for the government and external agencies such as the World Bank, ILO, GTZ, etc. He was the team leader for a major research study on Roles of Local Organisations in development projects, Supported by the World Bank. He has published 12 books and over 40 research articles in various journals and edited books.
There are no reviews yet.