A major cause of poverty among rural people is lack of access for both individuals and communities to productive assets and financial resources. This is caused by the fact that the formal credit institutions that function ...

Empowerment of women is a comprehensive issue and it is a dynamic, multi-dimensional process, which enables women to realize their full distinctiveness and powers in all spheres of life. It is also a social, political and ...

The word (good) governance is a current buzzword not only in management literature but also in every walk of life. It implies how an organisation is directed and controlled under a set of mission, values, and philosophy ...

Many rural economies like India have historical, cultural, natural, and recreational assets that can be used in developing their local tourism industry as part of an economic development strategy. In fact, the relationship ...