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Analyzing the Efficacy of Local Government Initiatives in Alleviating Poverty and Advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Study at Gobra Union in Gopalganj Sadar, Gopalganj

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  • Md. Majnur Rashid

    (Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj-8100, Bangladesh.)

  • Shamima Nasreen

    (Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj-8100, Bangladesh.)

  • S.M Mamun Hasan

    (Department of Sociology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj-8100, Bangladesh)

Abstract

The Union Parishad (UP) is a local government that plays a crucial role in reducing rural poverty and promoting rural development to accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the grassroots level. The primary objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of local government measures in diminishing poverty and promoting progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Gobra Union, a sub-region under Gopalganj Sadar. This study adopted a quantitative research methodology and utilized the survey method to collect data on respondents’ income, access to basic services, and the implementation of local government programs. We obtained data using the method of simple random sampling and ultimately selected 120 participants from 50 households. The results of our research indicated that Gobra Union has achieved notable progress in reducing poverty and advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through various interventions led by the government. These interventions have encompassed income-generating schemes, healthcare efforts, and educational programs. Furthermore, the analysis of data from the local community revealed that a mere 10.8% of respondents were unequivocally confident in the flawless execution of authorities’ duties, while the remainder 89.2% have expressed disagreement with this notion. Merely 5% of participants expressed complete satisfaction with the performance of UP’s representatives, and 31% expressed dissatisfaction with the overall system. However, the constraints of limited funds, administrative obstacles, and inadequate participation from the community persistently hinder the attainment of absolute success. The study has recommended establishing Gopalganj Sadar as a benchmark for encouraging sustainable development and poverty reduction. This may be achieved by fostering collaboration among local governments, communities, and development organizations.

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  • Md. Majnur Rashid & Shamima Nasreen & S.M Mamun Hasan, 2024. "Analyzing the Efficacy of Local Government Initiatives in Alleviating Poverty and Advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Study at Gobra Union in Gopalganj Sadar, Gopalganj," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(8), pages 207-225, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:8:p:207-225
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