Rural Development & Local Government (optional II) SOWK-6138

To know the characteristics of rural life in Pakistan.To examine the farming system, owner and tenant relationship and its manifestations.To understand the role of local government.To comprehend social stratification.Analytical study of rural urban migration.

Course Material

01 Concept, nature and scope of Rural Development and Local Government.

02 Rural Development and Local Government in historical perspective.

03 Socio-economic characteristics of rural areas. Village as a social structure.

04 Problems of rural communities.

05 Politics, programmes and strategies for rural development.

06 Village Aid, Rural Works, Basic Democracy, Integrated Rural Development, Rural work programme, Taamer Waten, Social Action programme, Khushal Pakistan.

07 Basic Democracy

08 Rural Works Program

09 Practice of Social Work methods and role of social worker in the field of Rural Development and Local Government.

10 Importance of Social Research and Social Surveys in Rural Development.

11 Harnessing and Guiding Social Capital for Rural Development in Pakistan

12 Punjab local government act 2013

13 Strategies for rural development