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Socio-economic indicators for rural development : a critical review of the NRD-2C data base in Thailand | |
Author | Rukchuan Hirunchunha-Siriwat |
Call Number | AIT Thesis no.HS-88-17 |
Subject(s) | Rural development--Thailand |
Note | A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
Series Statement | Thesis ; no. HS-88-17 |
Abstract | This study aims to review the NRD-2C i ndicators used as a tool for decision making in rural development planning i n Thai l and in order to identify target ar eas and target groups. We assess how far these indicators r eflect the poverty problem of rural development as perceived by peop le as well as r eviewing other data sources and to compare the designation of poverty problem, which emerge from the use of t he NRD-2C data base. We build a profile of poverty for our study area as a guideline to reflect more accurate ly the nature and intensity of rural development poverty problems in line with people's perception. Finally an attempt is make to suggest how t he existing indicators might be used or changed to offer a more sophisticated, but nevertheless, easily used basis for allocation of resources different areas and communities. |
Year | 1988 |
Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. HS-88-17 |
Type | Thesis |
School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
Chairperson(s) | Demaine, Harvey; |
Examination Committee(s) | Weber, Karl E. ;Dias, Hiran D. ;Routray, Jayant Kumar |
Scholarship Donor(s) | Canadian International Development Agency; |
Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1988 |