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) method of financing in the Bangladesh SCI sector. Explains the theoretical basis and methodology of the study, the possible …
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Bangladesh has experienced a rapid expansion of shrimp farming in the coastal regions in recent years. The increase in … the coastal belts of Bangladesh centred around rice crop. In contrast, the introduction of shrimp aquaculture on a larger …
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This paper describes different types of rural microfinance institutions, and examines their comparative advantages as well as related challenges to and strategies for deepening rural financial systems. The focus is not about which type of institution is better or worse for a particular target...
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Poverty is still a predominantly rural phenomenon. However, the context of rural poverty has been changing across the world, with high growth in some economies and stagnation in others. Furthermore, increased openness in many economies has affected the specific role of agricultural growth for...
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Purpose – This paper is about the dynamics of rural development in Bangladesh. The purpose of this paper is to … things worse. On the one hand, the hidden subsidies on food and other inputs are phased out in rural Bangladesh. On the other …
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Innovations are argued to be one of the main sources of sustainable competitive advantage. This study presents a model for creating ideas and formulating them into strategic alternatives for an enterprise. Value‐focused thinking, including clearly defining and structuring the fundamental...
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A single dimensional measure of economic welfare in terms of per capita income has neglected the contribution of the non‐timber benefits of forests; hence forests have not received their due weight in literature on the development process. Advocates a multi‐dimensional measure of economic...
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Calculates income elasticities of demand for ten commodity groups and 30 rural regions in China by fitting Engel functions to a set of household expenditure survey data. Finds that staple food, clothing and fuel are necessities, while housing, service, eating out, entertainment and culture, and...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the reasons managers of non-Indigenous backgrounds move to, stay in, and leave their positions in Indigenous Art Centres in remote areas of Australia. Design/methodology/approach – This qualitative study used structured in-depth...
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The magnitude of rural poverty is larger as compared to urban poverty in India. The basic explanation for sectoral poverty differentiates in India is the misallocation of resources and urban‐biased strategy of development. Investment allocation in Indian planning is not strictly based on the...
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