Socio-Economic Impact of Social Mobilization Programme (ACase Study of Social Mobilization Program of Subhang VDC, Panchthar)

Abstract

This research entitled "Socio-Economic Impact of Social mobilization Program at Local peoplel" carried out in Subhang VDC , Panchthar district. The main objective of the study is to examine General objectives of the study are to assess the overall performance of Social Mobilization Program by SNV/Nepal /DDC/VDC in Suvang VDC, Panchthar. However the specified objectives of the study are:To examine the socio-economic impact of Social Mobilization Program,To assess the sustainability of SNV/DDC/VDC program at the local level.,o draw conclusion about effective management of the program.,The study has been organized into six chapters, each devoted to some aspects of Social Mobilization Program in Suvang Village Development Committee. The titles of each of these chapters are as follows: 1. Chapter-one: Introduction 2. Chapter-two: Literature review 3. Chapter-three: Method of study 4. Chapter-four: Physical and socio-economic status of study area. 5. Chapter-five: Data presentation and Analysis 6. Chapter-six: Summary, conclusions and recommendations in this research The study was undertaken in the absence of benchmark data for the program, and hence the finding of the study reports are based on the following methodology adopted for the study. Population from which sample was drawn for this study included all wards of Suvang VDC. At first, it was decided to carry out purposive sampling of 42 percent of 43 groups, each two from a ward, totaling 18 groups. Again, each group from every ward includes a women group. The next step consisted of random sampling while selecting groups and respondent beneficiaries. The final stage comprised random selection of three household members from each 18 groups thereby making a total sample size of 54 beneficiaries The program's overall performance has been satisfactory. The strategic approach for its implementation has provided a unique opportunity and valuable vehicles for increased participation in development planning and management. Progress has been made in reducing poverty. Women have been empowered, and they are taking lead in community development and micro enterprises social issues such as child labor, child marriages, violence in community and alcoholism have been addressed through social mobilization