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Assessing the Livelihood of Slum Dwellers in Dhaka City

M. S. Alamgir
Department of Agricultural Economics, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet

M. A. Jabbar
Department of Agricultural Finance, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

M. S. Islam
Department of Agricultural Economics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present study was an attempt to determine the factors affecting the livelihood of the socioeconomic improvement of migrants and to analyze the causes of rural-urban migration in slum areas. Slum areas have no available formal education facilities and slum people were found to be engaged in rickshaw pulling, day labourer, petty business, small job services etc. Analysis showed that migration and taking in micro credit were beneficial for the slum dwellers. Receiving and utilizing micro credit income level, consumption, expenditure and socio-economic status of the slum dwellers improved to some extent. Due to participation of slum dwellers in NGOs, their economic, social and decision making improved substantially. Credit disbursement through NGOs with integrated approach could bring positive changes in the life of poor slum women as well as their community. Findings showed that Fifty six per cent people migrated to Dhaka city for economic reason. Factors of migration had a significant contribution of rural urban migration and also significant livelihood improvement has taken place due to micro credit. At the individual level, the women were benefited in terms of mobility and skill, self confidence, widening of interests, access to financial services, build own savings, competence in public affairs and status at home and in the community that lead a better awareness for enhancing women’s empowerment. However, there is a need for proper training for sustainable result in the long run.

Keywords: Migration, Livelihood, Micro credit

Location: Karail, and Khilgaon Bagicha slums

Start Date: 00-08-2006

End Date: 00-12-2006

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Non-commodity: Social status

Objectives:

To evaluate the factors influencing migration to urban areas and the role of NGOs credit on the socioeconomic development of slum dwellers.

Methodology:

Keeping the objectives in view the data were collected from slums through field survey. Out of many slums in Dhaka city, three slums named Agargaon Radio Office (North-east Side), Karail, and Khilgaon Bagicha slums were purposively selected to collect required data depending upon the size of the slums with a large population, the length of time of the NGO operation in the slums and largest number of NGO members. From these slums in total 90 slum dwellers who migrated from rural areas and involved in micro-credit were selected. Data were collected through personal interviews with the selected slum dwellers by field survey. The data were collected during the period from August to December, 2006. The collected data were analyzed using specially regression analysis and logit model to determine the potential variables affecting migration.

Source of Information: J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 7(2): 373–380, 2009 ISSN 1810-3030

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Achievement/Findings:

Analysis showed that migration and taking in micro credit were beneficial for the slum dwellers. Receiving and utilizing micro credit income level, consumption, expenditure and socio-economic status of the slum dwellers improved to some extent. Due to participation of slum dwellers in NGOs, their economic, social and decision making improved substantially. Credit disbursement through NGOs with integrated approach could bring positive changes in the life of poor slum women as well as their community. Findings showed that Fifty six per cent people migrated to Dhaka city for economic reason. Factors of migration had a significant contribution of rural urban migration and also significant livelihood improvement has taken place due to micro credit. At the individual level, the women were benefited in terms of mobility and skill, self confidence, widening of interests, access to financial services, build own savings, competence in public affairs and status at home and in the community that lead a better awareness for enhancing women’s empowerment. However, there is a need for proper training for sustainable result in the long run.

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