Socio-EconomicImpact of Social MobilizationProgram: A Case Studyof Social Mobilization ProgramMangsebung RuralMunicipality-3,inIlamDistrict, Nepal

Abstract

This research entitled Socio-EconomicImpact of Social Mobilization Program atLocal peoplecarried out in Mangsebung Rural Municipality Ward No.3, Ilam District.The main objective of the study is to examine General objectives of the study are toassess the overall performance of Social Mobilization Program byLGCDP/Nepal/DDC/VDC in Mangsebung Rural Municipality Ward No 3 Ilam.However the specified objectives of the study are: To examine the Socio-EconomicImpact of Social Mobilization Program, To assess the sustainability of SocialMobilization Program at the local level, draw conclusion about effective managementof the program. The study has been organized into six chapters, each devoted to someaspects of Social Mobilization Program in Mangsebung Rural Municipality Ward No.3 Ilam.In this study, introduction is included in chapter one, review of literature is inchapter two, research methodologyis in chapter three, presented and analyzed data isin chapter four and summary, conclusion and recommendation is included inchapterfive. The study was undertaken in the absence ofbenchmark data for the program, andhence the finding of the study reports are based on the following methodologyadopted for the study. Population from which sample has been drawn included allMangsebung RuralMunicipality-3 Ward. There are 884 householdaltogether in ward no. 3. The targetstudy group was 18 community group. Out of 18 community groups the researcherhas takeout purposive sampling of50 percent of 18 groups, that was9 groupsfor thestudy.The next step consisted of random sampling while selecting groups andrespondent beneficiaries. The final stage will comprised random selection of fivehousehold members from each 9 groups there by making a total sample size of 45beneficiaries. The Program's overall performance has been satisfactory. The strategic approach forits implementation has provided a unique opportunity and valuable vehicles forincreased participation in development planning and management. Progress has beenmade in reducing poverty, Women has been empowered, and they are taking load incommunity development and micro enterprises social issues such as child labor, childmarriage, violence in community and alcoholism have been addressed through socialmobilization.