Effectiveness of Rural Livelihood Project (RLP) in Reducing Poverty: A Case Study in Bangladesh

Abstract

This study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of Rural Livelihood Project (RLP) in terms of its impact on reducing poverty in Bangladesh. The study considered 110 members in 10 randomly selected women cooperative societies. It found that the RLP is effective in reducing poverty and raising the living standard of the participating family members. The effectiveness of the RLP has been measured in terms of its contribution in generating more income, inducing and supporting more consumption of nonfood and nutrition food items. The RLP has contributed positively to reduce family size by 4.7%, raise consciousness in improving housing materials by 92%, and diversifying occupations among the attending members. Consciousness has also increased in drinking water, sanitation, modern healthcare, women empowerment, maternal treatment, child education. and birth control.