Organising Poor Women

The Andhra Pradesh Experience

S. Mahendra Dev, Ravi Kanbur, S. Galab, and G. Alivelu

Organising Poor Women: The Andhra Pradesh Experience, by S. Mahendra Dev, Ravi Kanbur, S. Galab, and G. Alivelu, examines the role of organisations in improving the lives of poor communities, particularly women, in Andhra Pradesh, India.

The book combines quantitative research and policy analysis to explore the organisations working for the benefit of economically disadvantaged groups in Andhra Pradesh, a state that has been at the forefront of efforts to empower poor women.

It highlights the importance of empowerment and argues that without sufficient power, poor people, especially poor women, may be unable to influence the introduction of policies and interventions designed to improve their well-being.

The volume examines the working and functioning of membership-based organisations of the poor, focusing on their role in supporting disadvantaged communities and strengthening their ability to influence policies affecting their lives.

Through its examination of organisational structures, empowerment, and policy interventions, the book provides insights relevant to policymakers, economists, social activists, and journalists.

Key Features

• Examines organisations working for the benefit of poor communities in Andhra Pradesh.

• Focuses on the empowerment of poor women.

• Combines quantitative research with policy analysis.

• Explores the role of membership-based organisations of the poor.

• Highlights the importance of power and empowerment in influencing public policies.

• Discusses policies and interventions aimed at improving the well-being of disadvantaged communities.

• Examines the working and functioning of organisations supporting economically disadvantaged groups.

• Provides insights relevant to policymakers, economists, social activists, and journalists.

Product Details

• Authors: S. Mahendra Dev, Ravi Kanbur, S. Galab, and G. Alivelu

• Publisher: Academic Foundation

• Publication Date: 1 January 2012

• Language: English

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 297

• ISBN-10: 8171889387

• ISBN-13: 9788171889389

• Item Weight: 567 g

• Dimensions: 15.88 × 2.29 × 23.5 cm

• Country of Origin: India