A rural support programme exit strategy: women filling vacated spaces and excelling in community development

Rafi Khan, Shaheen; Rafi Khan, Shahrukh

Author(s)

Rafi Khan, Shaheen
Rafi Khan, Shahrukh

Publication date

2012-04-01

Document type

Journal article

Language

English

Description

Rural support programmes in Pakistan are major players in rural development, with significant outreach. Owing to funding constraints, they are currently exploring an exit strategy whereby they facilitate the formation of multi-tier local support organisations (LSOs), including those exclusively run by women. The present article focuses on the impact of this exit strategy on rural women. The findings, based on survey research, show that women have fared well, been more effective in running the LSOs than men and, despite confronting a conservative culture, have effectively filled in spaces vacated by men.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>

Status

For public use – can be shared outside Oxfam

ISSN

0961-4524

EISSN

1364-9213

Collections

Journal articles