Voluntary Organisations and Rural Development in South Asia: Assumptions and Realities

Mohapatra, Umakanta

This book examines the role of voluntary organizations (VOs) in rural development in the south Asian context. While addressing the existing knowledge gap for developmental task sharing with non-government social forces in developing nations;  It provides evidence-based knowledge about the structure, functioning, effectiveness, community base, public image, GO-VO equation, strength, challenges, present dynamics, and future trend of the grassroots VOs. The volume also demonstrates the application of an innovative symphony of descriptive and exploratory study design with parametric tools in data collection and analysis. It also specifies the areas for policy intervention, future research and incubation in the sector. The book is indispensable for the students, teachers and researchers in Sociology, Social work, Public Administration, Rural Development, Management studies and related fields. The volume is a hand-guide for funding agencies, planners and executives.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2021-11-22

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789811662928

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-6293-5

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 228