Understanding the Indirect Socio-Economic Impact of the Community-Based Economic Development (CBED) Project: A Study of Migration, Spill-Over, and Spread

2001

The Community-Based Economic Development Project (CBED) was jointly implemented by CECI and three local NGOs: CEAPRED in Baitadi, CSD in Jumla and DEPROSC in Dadeldhura. The main aim of the project was to improve the socio-economic well-being of members of the community through participation and empowerment and the strengthening of civil society through development of community based organizations (CBOs) as viable economic institutions capable of effectively managing natural resources and improving the socio-economic conditions of their communities. This study examines the impact of the program’s activities as well as changes in the quality of life of the people in the project areas, and in surrounding areas, focusing on those socio-economic aspects, which were not covered in the on-going monitoring of the project.