Poverty Alleviation Programs Research Articles

Impact Assessment of the Community Extension Projects of Bukidnon State University

An integrated extension approach is needed to address multi-faceted community issues effectively (Gonzalez, 2009). This paper assessed the impact of extension projects of Bukidnon State University on the residents at Barangay Can-ayan, Malaybalay City. A descriptive-evaluative method was used. Purposive sampling of 49 participants was employed in the study. Frequency and percentages were used as statistical tool. Results showed that the extension projects have contributed to the partner community especially in enhancing the knowledge and skills of the residents. The participants also believed that they have gained and learned many skills through the extension projects. The need to further improve and enhance the extension projects was identified by majority of the participants to sustainably empower the people in the community. Recommendations to continuously explore on collaborative strategies in the development of a strategic framework for institutional linkages, with particular emphasis on impactful poverty alleviation programs for the socio-economic development of its partner communities was likewise proposed.

CLUSTERING ANALYSIS OF MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY IN CENTRAL JAVA PROVINCE, INDONESIA

In Indonesia, poverty continues to be a major issue. According to Statistics Indonesia, there were 9.78% of the population living in poverty in 2020, with Java Island accounting for 50% of the nation’s total poor people. Furthermore, poverty reduction is the primary concern due to Central Java’s high poverty rate, which is still higher than the national average, so it has become a shared challenge. This study measured poverty by clusters based on a variety of deprivations that residents of 35 regencies or municipalities in Central Java Province experienced. Additionally, 16 poverty indicators based on the criteria and income of the poor and underprivileged from the Ministry of Social Affairs comprised the variables used in this study. Moreover, by selecting the optimal cluster, characteristic poverty was obtained employing fuzzy C-means (FCM) as cluster analysis. In addition, each municipality/regency that shares a similarity indicator with another municipality/regency was categorized into one cluster. The clusters were fundamental to understanding the determinants of poverty and poverty alleviation programs. According to the clustering results, there were four clusters considered the best cluster, and it demonstrated that the indicators most associated with poverty were non-food expenditure, drinking water adequacy, access to sanitation facilities, the open unemployment rate, and television ownership.

Analyzing how government spending, incentives, and supply chains affect financial performance in energy poverty alleviation.

Poor access to modern energy services, or energy poverty, continues to be a significant barrier to socioeconomic progress and well-being. The complicated connections between public investment, incentives, supplier chains, and the financial success of energy poverty alleviation efforts are explored in this paper. This research examines the history of eradicating energy poverty worldwide, particularly in China. It examines how these aspects affect the efficiency and long-term viability of reducing energy poverty initiatives. This research synthesizes the evidence on government expenditure patterns and their impact on initiatives to reduce energy poverty via an extensive literature examination. The development of infrastructure, capacity building, and the deployment of energy technology are all made possible in large part by government spending. Financial and regulatory incentives have also been shown to encourage the energy industry's private sector engagement and innovation. These incentives help expand underprivileged groups' access to electricity by creating an atmosphere conducive to investment. This research also examines supply chains' crucial role in combating energy poverty. For the effective installation and upkeep of energy projects, efficient and resilient supply chains are crucial because they guarantee the availability of vital materials and resources. An integrated supply chain strategy may improve project results, save costs, and eliminate risks related to logistical difficulties. Government funding, incentives, and supply chains all have a connection that affects how well energy poverty alleviation programs function financially. Maintaining projects after their first execution requires sustained financial performance. It explores how supply network interruptions may affect financial performance, highlighting the need for robust supply chain management techniques. As a result, this study adds to a comprehensive knowledge of the complex processes underpinning the reduction of energy poverty. It offers insights into developing efficient policies and strategies by examining how government actions, incentives, supply chains, and financial performance interact. These observations are relevant for practitioners, investors, and academics trying to increase access to sustainable energy sources and reduce poverty in addition to policymakers. This report provides helpful recommendations for boosting the effectiveness and endurance of energy poverty reduction activities as nations work to reach global sustainable development objectives.

Islamic Microfinance for Poverty Alleviation

Poverty is a serious problem faced by Indonesia. Most Indonesians are vulnerable to poverty. Various poverty alleviation programs have been attempted and initiated, both by the government and organizations outside the government. The process of changing poverty alleviation policies continues to be renewed. Because all parties realize that poverty is more caused by structural problems, the term structural poverty has emerged. Basically, the government has conducted many programs to alleviate poverty. But in reality, these programs have not been right on target. There is a need for a new design, so that it can be ensured that the program is right on direction and right on target. The Islamic economic system, including Islamic financial institutions, has the right and obligation to participate in managing the resources in this country. This study aims to determine the development of Islamic microfinance for poverty alleviation research trends published by leading journals on Islamic financial economics. The data analyzed consisted of 87 indexed research publications. The data is then processed and analyzed using the VoSviewer application to determine the bibliometric map of Islamic microfinance for poverty alleviation research development.

SPATIAL REGRESSION AND SPATIAL AUTOCORRELATION ANALYSIS OF THE DETERMINANTS OF POVERTY IN INDONESIA IN 2022

Poverty remains a solemn challenge in Indonesia although the country has made significant progress in recent decades. Even though the government's efforts and various poverty alleviation programs have been carried out, the majority of Indonesia’s population lives below the poverty line. This research aims to examine variables that influence Indonesia's poverty rate by Province in 2022 using spatial regression analysis and spatial autocorrelation. The secondary data used comes from 34 Provinces in Indonesia and is obtained based on the results of publications by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). The dependent variable is the percentage of poor people (P0), while the independent variables include average lenght of school (RLS), life expectancy (AHH), open unemployment rate (TPT), and Gini Ratio. The analytical methods used include descriptive analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, and spatial regression analysis. It is hoped that this research can provide relevant policy recommendations for developing poverty alleviation policies in Indonesia.

Profile of National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) beneficiaries in Madhya Pradesh

The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) is a poverty alleviation programme implemented by The Ministry of Rural Development, GOI. The programme aims to promote self-employment and the organization of rural poor. The study was done during 2022-23 in Rewa and Shahdol districts in Baghelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh based on highest number of beneficiaries registered in selected districts under NRLM in the state of Madhya Pradesh. In this study Ex-post facto research design, and proportionate random sampling technique was adopted at 3 percent under multi-stage sampling procedures. Thus 221 respondents were selected which were personally interviewed to known the profile of beneficiaries. The results revealed that 65.60 percent of beneficiaries belong to young age, 24.00 percent have high school level of education, 47.07 percent have medium size of family, 55.20 percent have low level of farming experience, 50.20 percent have medium level of income, 53.86 percent have medium level credit accessible, 47.52 percent have marginal land holding, 38.00 percent had low level of information seeking behaviour, 41.17 percent have high level of mass media exposures, 39.82 percent have medium level of risk preference, 43.43 percent have medium level of awareness towards diversification, 51.58 percent have medium level of economic motivation, 46.15 percent have medium level of innovative, 41.65 percent have medium decision-making ability and 39.80 percent of beneficiaries have low level of management efficiency.

Sustainable Development Planning of Surabaya City: Pursuing Inclusive and Sustainable Growth

This research investigates sustainable development planning in Surabaya City with a qualitative approach. This study aims to identify factors that influence inclusive and sustainable growth in the context of complex economic and business dynamics. This research uses policy analysis and comprehensive case studies to dissect challenges and opportunities that become obstacles or promising paths for Surabaya City in achieving sustainable development goals. The findings of this study illustrate the picture of the urban development landscape. The findings emphasize the need for improved policies that encourage and actively support community participation, thus creating a supportive environment for realizing social and economic inclusivity. In addition, the study highlights the importance of targeted interventions in the form of poverty alleviation programs, which, combined with strategic empowerment initiatives aimed at micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), prove to be very important instruments in generating sustainable economic growth.
 Keyword: community participation, development planning, MSME Empowerment, policy analysis, sustainable development goals

Penerapan Program Keluarga Harapan Dan Dilematika Bagi Pengentasan Kemiskinan Dikelurahan Teluk Nilau

This research is entitled Application of the Family Hope Program and Dilemmas for Poverty Alleviation in Teluk Nilau Village. The research method used by researchers is a qualitative approach. The results of this study were: (1) the mechanism for implementing the PKH program in Teluk Nilau subdistrict was carried out in several stages, namely, regional selection and selection of PKH participants, initial meeting and validation of prospective PKH participants, verification of eligibility, data updating and initial disbursement of funds. PKH in Teluk Nilau Village is aimed at improving the health quality of children under five, pregnant women and the elderly. For the education level of elementary, middle and high school children, the distribution of PKH funds is carried out once a month in 4 stages, namely in January, April, September and December through banks (BNI, BRI and Bank Mandiri). (2) The PKH program in Teluk Nilau sub-district plays an important role in increasing community economic poverty alleviation or KPM PKH including: First, reducing the poverty rate, from the data on the number of PKH beneficiaries from the data the number of recipients is 251 down to 224 in 2021. Second, in the field of education with the PKH program assistance is able to provide an increase in the level of education. Third, in the health sector, the existence of PKH program assistance is able to play a role in increasing poverty alleviation towards improving the level of public health. (3) Regarding the obstacles that were often faced before, it was often the case that recipient cards for the Family Hope program were blocked, but for now this obstacle has almost never happened. Again, this is because the PKH beneficiaries themselves collect the assistance at the post office or bank that has been determined. So for the constraints of the family program, hope has more or less been able to top it.

Ethnic elder poverty: Miao household livelihoods and elderly self‐sufficiency practices in Midwest China

AbstractWithin the existing literature on livelihoods, there is a paucity of research examining the livelihood of the elderly from ethnic communities, and of the few studies on elderly livelihoods, scholars tend to focus on their agricultural labor engagement and ignore other forms of activity. In this study, we investigate the elderly livelihood choices and the multiple survival practices in a Miao town in China's Midwest, which was chosen as the first case for the Targeted Poverty Alleviation (TPA) program. Using the dual lenses of age and ethnicity, we describe the history of household livelihoods in the region, and how agricultural participation, the production of ethnic artisan goods and ritual practices are uniquely employed by Miao elders (compared to their Han peers) to achieve self‐sufficiency. We consider how being Miao has certain advantages in tackling elder poverty. Alongside agricultural labor, Miao elders can engage in recognized handicrafts for sale; they can also engage in customary ritual practices as a recognized ethnic minority which would otherwise be prohibited and contribute to social cohesion. This is the first anthropological study conducted in Midwest China that centers on the livelihood and practices of age‐advanced group with an ethnic identity in a globally aging context.

Unveiling groundwater potential zones as catalyst for multidimensional poverty reduction using analytical hierarchical process and geospatial decision support systems (S-DSS) approach in the semiarid region, Jigawa, Nigeria

Integrating agricultural production with the identification and use of groundwater resources has been shown to reduce multidimensional poverty in semi-arid regions. Poverty reduction and socioeconomic growth depend on sustainable water supply, especially in developing countries with limited rainy seasons. Poverty eradication is a top priority among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and its reduction in the 21st century has led to significant advances in research. This study used remote sensing, geographic information system (GIS), and geospatial decision support system (S-DSS) approaches to uncover potential groundwater zones. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) integrates geospatial data to create a groundwater potential zone map and suggests the best land requirements for groundwater abstraction for poverty alleviation programs. The groundwater potential zone maps indicate that the majority of the region was in the high-potential zone, covering 59.75% of the total area, followed by a moderate-potential zone at 23.21%, an extremely high-potential zone at 14.6%, a low-potential zone at 2.44%, and an extremely low-potential zone at 0%. In addition, the study emphasizes the need for alternative water sources and infrastructure development in dry seasons in areas with fewer drainage systems and proposes measures such as rainwater harvesting structures and small reservoirs. Diversifying income sources by promoting alternative livelihoods can help reduce poverty and vulnerability to fluctuations in agricultural productivity. The integration of socioeconomic data into the S-DSS framework will provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationship between groundwater resources, poverty, and socioeconomic development, enabling informed decision-making in water resource management for poverty reduction initiatives and the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals.

Estimating the effect of timing of earned income tax credit refunds on perinatal outcomes: a quasi-experimental study of California births

BackgroundThe largest poverty alleviation program in the US is the earned income tax credit (EITC), providing $60 billion to over 25 million families annually. While research has shown positive impacts of EITC receipt in pregnancy, there is little evidence on whether the timing of receipt may lead to differences in pregnancy outcomes. We used a quasi-experimental difference-in-differences design, taking advantage of EITC tax disbursement each spring to examine whether trimester of receipt was associated with perinatal outcomes.MethodsWe conducted a difference-in-differences analysis of California linked birth certificate and hospital discharge records. The sample was drawn from the linked CA birth certificate and discharge records from 2007–2012 (N = 2,740,707). To predict eligibility, we created a probabilistic algorithm in the Panel Study of Income Dynamics and applied it to the CA data. Primary outcome measures included preterm birth, small-for-gestational age (SGA), gestational diabetes, and gestational hypertension/preeclampsia.ResultsEligibility for EITC receipt during the third trimester was associated with a lower risk of preterm birth compared with preconception. Eligibility for receipt in the preconception period resulted in improved gestational hypertension and SGA.ConclusionThis analysis offers a novel method to impute EITC eligibility using a probabilistic algorithm in a data set with richer sociodemographic information relative to the clinical and administrative data sets from which outcomes are drawn. These results could be used to determine the optimal intervention time point for future income supplementation policies. Future work should examine frequent income supplementation such as the minimum wage or basic income programs.

POVERTY ERADICATION PROJECT IN SABAH, MALAYSIA: NEW INITIATIVE, NEW CHALLENGES?

Since independence, the Malaysian government has invested billions of ringgits in the fight against poverty. Despite the national decrease in the percentage of the population living in poverty, the state of Sabah has had the highest poverty rate in Malaysia since 1997. Why has the poverty alleviation programme been less effective in reducing this social phenomenon among the poor communities in Sabah? To address this question, this paper discusses the issues and challenges confronting stakeholders involved in the poverty eradication programme in Sabah. The paper focuses on the implementation of the People's Income Initiative (PII) Phase 1 project in two communities: Penimbawan Village, Tuaran, and Bongkol Village, Pitas. This qualitative study reveals those participants, implementing agencies, and other stakeholders face issues and challenges when implementing poverty eradication projects. Furthermore, the issues faced by the poverty eradication project participants were found to include their own attitudes towards the project, such as a lack of focus on or interest in the project; the existence of a subsidy mentality; and the lack of clarity regarding the project's goals. However, the implementing agency was discovered to encounter issues with market support. The difficulties currently faced by these three parties could affect how long the PII Project can successfully eradicate poverty in both localities.

GOVERNMENT EFFORTS IN POVERTY ALLEVIATION THROUGH THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) PROGRAM

Poverty is a big concern for developing countries, including Indonesia. Poverty must be recognized and addressed as a global problem, therefore and must also be addressed from a global perspective. Handled as a global problem, therefore this issue must also be addressed from a global perspective. Therefore, every poverty alleviation program must be understood holistically and combined with a number of other operational initiatives. The main priority for SDGs is to eradicate poverty. This shows that the whole world has decided to eradicate it and is determined to eradicate poverty in all its forms, including in Indonesia. Poverty in all its forms, including in Indonesia. eradicating this disease will be closely linked to other global goals, such as eliminating hunger, good health and happiness, higher education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, clean and cheap energy. Partnerships are needed to achieve this goal. The purpose of this article is to confirm whether the government has maximized the SDGs program for poverty. Library research strategies are used in conjunction with descriptive qualitative research methodology. Learning study library techniques are a collection of studies on how to obtain data from libraries, read and take notes, and process research materials. The goal of a literature review is to relate current research to previously published literature, to fill gaps in previous research, and to inform readers of the results of other research that is relevant to the research being conducted at that time. The result of this article is a detailed explanation regarding the problem of the Government's efforts to eradicate poverty through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) program.

Pelaksanaan Program Bantuan Stimulan Perumahan Swadaya (BSPS) bagi Masyarakat Berpenghasilan Rendah (MBR)

Poverty is a phenomenon that is discussed almost throughout the country and is a situation where there is an inability to meet basic needs such as clothing, food, shelter, as well as education and health. This research aims to analyze the implementation of the Self-Help Housing Stimulant Assistance policy as one of the poverty alleviation programs in Indonesia. The research method used is a qualitative method with a literature review approach. The results showed that the Self-Help Housing Stimulant Assistance Program for Low-Income Communities designed by the government in the hope of reducing poverty and overcoming housing backlogs, but the BSPS Program for MBR carried out in Indonesia was only able to overcome poverty but was unable to overcome housing backlogs.

Can a poverty alleviation programme really help vulnerable rural households? Insights from China

ABSTRACT Poverty alleviation through relocation (PAR) is an important component of poverty alleviation programmes and relocates vulnerable rural households from inhospitable areas to help them get out of poverty. To examine the impact of a poverty alleviation programme on rural households’ ability to establish a sustainable livelihood, this article analyzes the influence of PAR on rural households from the perspective of livelihood vulnerability in a two-way fixed effects model. We have found that PAR significantly reduced rural households’ livelihood vulnerability, and the longer the households remained relocated, the stronger the effect. PAR reduced livelihood vulnerability by lowering exposure and increasing adaptive capacity. Moreover, adaptive capacity increased with the relocation time. Finally, the influence of PAR was stronger in rural relocation than urban relocation, but the influence of relocation time was opposite. Given this, the government should improve the construction of the resettlement areas to reduce the risk exposure of the relocated population. Industry and employment assistance need to be implemented to enhance their adaptive capacity. Finally, it’s necessary to promote the social integration of urban relocated households and help them adapt to life in new communities to accelerate the reduction of livelihood vulnerability.

Implementasi Kebijakan Penanggulangan Kemiskinan Masyarakat Pesisir Kecamatan Seunuddon (Studi Pada Dinas Kelautan Dan Perikanan Kabupaten Aceh Utara)

The Government of Aceh in 2013 issued Aceh Qanun Number 11 of 2013 concerning Social Welfare. North Aceh Regency to overcome this has carried out a variety of policies / programs with the aim of finding solutions in terms of poverty alleviation of coastal communities, but not yet optimal, the number of poverty continues to increase and and decrease from year to year, we can see that the Aceh District Government The North does not seem to be serious in suppressing and overcoming poverty, based on the writer's findings that there are still many of the coastal poverty alleviation programs that are not yet right on targeting the people who are the object of the policy / program. The purpose of this research is to analyze and describe the implementation of poverty reduction policies in coastal communities in Seunuddon District. To describe the constraints of the government in poverty alleviation of coastal communities. The study uses a qualitative approach to the type of descriptive analysis research. The results showed that the implementation of policies in poverty reduction in coastal communities in Seunuddon District the government worked with the North Aceh Regional Planning and Development Agency (BAPPEDA), North Aceh Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Office, and the Social Service. The Department of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs has implemented and provided socialization to the community regarding poverty alleviation programs for the poor coastal communities, in general the poverty of coastal communities in the District of Seunuddon is influenced by cultural and structural factors. The obstacle of the government in reducing poverty of coastal communities in Seunuddon District, is related to the lack of budget, resources, facilities and infrastructure, as well as very limited information. 

Semiparametric estimation of long-term treatment effects

Long-term outcomes of experimental evaluations are necessarily observed after long delays. We develop semiparametric methods for combining the short-term outcomes of experiments with observational measurements of short-term and long-term outcomes, in order to estimate long-term treatment effects. We characterize semiparametric efficiency bounds for various instances of this problem. These calculations facilitate the construction of several estimators. We analyze the finite-sample performance of these estimators with a simulation calibrated to data from an evaluation of the long-term effects of a poverty alleviation program.

Does alleviating poverty increase cognitive performance? Short- and long-term evidence from a randomized controlled trial

In this Registered Report, we investigated the impact of a cash transfer based poverty alleviation program on cognitive performance. We analyzed data from a randomized controlled trial conducted on low-income, high-risk individuals in Liberia where a random half of the participants (n = 251) received a $200 lump-sum unconditional cash transfer – equivalent approximately to 300% of their monthly income – while the other half (n = 222) did not. We tested both the short-term (2–5 weeks) and the long-term (12–13 months) impact of the treatment via several executive function measures. The observed effect sizes of cash transfers on cognitive performance (b = .13 for the short- and b = .08 for the long-term) were roughly three and four times smaller than suggested by prior non-randomized research. Bayesian analyses revealed that the overall evidence supporting the existence of these effects is inconclusive. A multiverse analysis showed that neither alternative analytical specifications nor alternative processing of the dataset changed the results consistently. However cognitive performance varied between the executive function measures, suggesting that cash transfers may affect the subcomponents of executive function differently.

Horticulture Farmers in Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh Issues & Challenges

Over the years, horticulture has emerged as one of the potential agricultural enterprises in accelerating the growth of economy. Its role in the country’s nutritional security, poverty alleviation and employment generation programmes is becoming more important day by day. It offers not only a wide range of options to the farmers for crop diversification, but numbers of agro-industries which generate huge employment opportunities are also coming up. In spite of all the efforts, horticulture farmers or growers of the study district are facing lot of constraints in different areas which hamper the working environment of horticulture farming. The key difficulties are related to farmers are finance, marketing, labour, storage, maintenance, education and so on, which are elaborated below.

Cross-Sector Collaboration North Kalimantan's Poverty Alleviation Program

Poverty is a complex problem that has always been a concern for governments. This study analyzes poverty alleviation programs in North Kalimantan Province through a cross-sector collaboration approach using a qualitative approach. This approach is used to explain the phenomenon studied according to the context in which it occured. Research informants include stakeholders who are members of the Poverty Reduction Coordination Team (TKPK) for North Kalimantan province. The data sources consisted of primary and secondary sources, collecting data through observation, in-depth interviews, and tracing poverty program documents and regulations. Data analysis was conducted through interactive analysis. The results showed that the implementation of the poverty alleviation program in North Kalimantan province was ineffective, so better management is needed. The facts obtained in the collaboration process found that stakeholders from the private sector and community were not fully involved in the poverty alleviation program. In addition, there are differences in opinions or conflicts of interest among stakeholders in the implementation of the poverty alleviation program in North Kalimantan Province. Another problem encountered was that the budget allocation for the poverty alleviation program was not in accordance with what was planned by the TKPK.
 Keywords: collaboration process, cross sector, program implementation, poverty alleviation