Evaluating Short-Term Rural Development Strategies in Poverty-Alleviation: A Case Study Approach for NGOs

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Importance of Rural Development 1.4 Structure of the Dissertation 2. Literature Review 2.1 Rural Development Theories 2.2 Poverty-Alleviation Models 2.3 Role of NGOs in Development 2.4 Case Studies Analysis 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Criteria for NGO Selection 3.4 Data Analysis Techniques 4. Short-Term Development Strategies 4.1 Definition and Scope 4.2 Benefits and Limitations 4.3 Criteria for Evaluation 4.4 Comparative Analysis 5. Case Studies of NGOs 5.1 Case Study Selection Criteria 5.2 Case Study 1: NGO Profile 5.3 Case Study 2: NGO Profile 5.4 Case Study 3: NGO Profile 6. Analysis and Discussion 6.1 Results Overview 6.2 Comparative Effectiveness 6.3 Challenges Faced by NGOs 6.4 Impact on Poverty Reduction 7. Implications and Recommendations 7.1 Policy Implications 7.2 Recommendations for NGOs 7.3 Future Research Directions 7.4 Limitations of the Study 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Contribution to Rural Development 8.3 Final Thoughts 8.4 Closing Remarks