Empowering Dalits in Nepal : Lessons from South Korean NGOs' Strategies
- 주제(키워드) NGO , Nepal , Education
- 발행기관 아주대학교 국제대학원
- 지도교수 정형욱
- 발행년도 2008
- 학위수여년월 2008. 2
- 학위명 석사
- 학과 및 전공 국제대학원 NGO학과
- 본문언어 영어
초록/요약
It is estimated that there are 260 million Dalit people worldwide still living in segregation and servitude because of caste-based discrimination, according to Human Rights Watch. Even in the 21st century, there are many Dalit people in Nepal who are treated as animals. They constitute around 20% of the total population of the country; but they are systematically discriminated, excluded and marginalized in the social, cultural, economic and political spheres. They are even deprived of their basic needs such as health, food, and education. Taking this serious situation of Dalits in the country in to the account, many civil society organizations (CSOs) and government agencies have been working for elimination of different forms of discriminations to them, and towards their empowerment through their several programs in the country. This study establishes that their programs and interventions are however, yet far from meeting their goals owing to several constraints. The study also makes the profound analysis of the issues and concludes that for the overall Dalit empowerment, it is urgent need for the government, civil society, international agencies and business society to come up with strong commitments as well as effective, innovative and result oriented programs that change and reshape the attitudes and perspectives of the people towards Dalits. Likewise, the study also states that the different actors fighting for the empowerment of Dalits should be more proactive in their strategies and thereby devote themselves as philanthropic to combat against the vicious ill of discriminations, inequality and exclusion against Dalits in Nepal. And some strategies used by South Korean NGOs that have enormously contributed to enable those NGOs in enhancing institutional capacity can be good lessons for the Nepali CSOs. In the context of poor capacity of CSOs in Nepal, the South Korean experiences are relevant in strengthening them that will ultimately contribute in empowering the Dalit community in Nepal.
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CHAPTER ONE = 1
1.1 Introduction = 1
1.2 Problem Statements and Issues = 2
1.3 Purpose Statement = 5
1.4 The Significance of the Study = 6
1.5 Research Questions = 7
CHAPTER TWO = 8
2.1 Literature Review: Theoretical Conceptualization and Analysis = 8
2.2 Research Methodology = 35
2.2.1 Analytical Framework = 36
2.2.2 Data Collection = 37
2.2.3 Field Procedures and Data Analysis = 38
2.2.4 Delimitation and Limitation = 38
CHAPTER THREE = 40
3.1 A Glance at Nepal = 40
3.2 The Various Contexts of Dalits in Nepal = 43
3.2.1 Caste-based Discrimination = 46
3.2.2 Untouchability and Segregation = 48
3.2.3 Education = 49
3.2.4 Political Representation = 50
3.2.5 Economic Marginalization = 51
3.2.6 The Awareness of Existing Laws = 53
3.2.7 Different Issues = 54
3.3 Civil Society Organizations in Nepal = 57
3.3.1 The Present State of CSOs = 57
3.3.2 The Role of Dalit -based NGOs = 59
3.3.3 The Contribution of INGOs = 60
CHAPTER FOUR = 63
4.1 Lessons from South Korean NGOs for Dalit-based NGOs in Nepal = 63
4.1.1 The Fundraising and Networking Strategy of the PSPD = 63
4.1.2 The Strategies of the World Vision Korea = 64
4.1.2.1 Famine 24 Hours = 64
4.1.2.2 Refugee Camp Program = 65
4.2 Discussion = 66
4.3 The Implication of the NGO Strategies for Dalits Empowerment in Nepal = 68
CHAPTER FIVE = 73
5.1 General Recommendations and Suggestions for Future = 73
5.2 Conclusion = 77
REFERENCES = 79
INTERNET SOURCES = 82
