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The Rural Support Programmes Network (RSPN) is the largest development network in Pakistan with an outreach to over 34 million rural Pakistanis. [1] It consists of a network of 12 Rural Support Programmes (RSPs). [2] The RSP’s rely on a community driven model of development.
[66] [67] During the earthquake of 2005, it helped rebuilt 62,000 houses in one of the biggest community driven housing programmes, funded by the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Programme (PPAF). In addition to this, 40 public, public-private and community-based schools were reconstructed enabling over 5000 children to return to school. [ 68 ]
The Comilla Model was a rural development programme launched in 1959 [1] by the East Pakistan Academy for Rural Development.The academy, which is located on the outskirts of Comilla town, was founded by Akhter Hameed Khan, the cooperative pioneer who was responsible for developing and launching the programme.
Microfinance Program (Mawakhat) provides small and interest-free loans to underprivileged individuals in Pakistan to help them start or expand their businesses. [21] Alkhidmat's Mawakhat program includes dedicated efforts to empower and support the transgender community, fostering economic independence and livelihood opportunities. [35]
He promoted participatory rural development in West Pakistan, East Pakistan and other developing countries, and widely advocated community participation in development. His particular contribution was the establishment of a comprehensive project for rural development, the Comilla Model (1959).
The term rural development is not limited to issues of developing countries. In fact many developed countries have very active rural development programs. [citation needed] Rural development aims at finding ways to improve rural lives with the participation of rural people themselves, so as to meet the required needs of rural communities. [20]
The United Nations defines community development as "a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems." [1] It is a broad concept, applied to the practices of civic leaders, activists, involved citizens, and professionals to improve various aspects of communities, typically aiming to build stronger and more resilient local ...
The Union Council also has a number of committees, which are responsible for specific areas such as finance, development, and social welfare. The Union Council is the lowest tier of local government in Pakistan, and it works closely with the Tehsil and District governments to deliver services and implement development plans.