Impact of Food Price Rise on School Enrolment and Dropout in the Poor and Vulnerable Households in Selected Areas of Bangladesh
Published By: BRAC on eSS | Published Date: March, 17 , 2009This study has explored the impact of the rise in food prices on the
education of children in the poor and vulnerable households in
Bangladesh. A survey was conducted on these households in five
districts in Bangladesh across different professions and locations. Also, a
number of Focused Group Discussions were undertaken. Analyses of the
survey data suggests that during early 2008 the prices of rice, pulses and
edible oil increased tremendously which threatened the status of food
security of these poor and vulnerable households in Bangladesh.
Author(s): Selim Raihan | Posted on: Jan 17, 2011 | Views(671) | Download (88)