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The analysis of
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Intervention Models
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“GEAG, Well done! In my opinion GEAG have achieved a working model, and I repeat
‘working model’ which I have not encountered in my work across Asia and Africa.
This model at household and village levels shows that poor people can actually achieve
food sufficiency on their own. They can create control over agricultural inputs
and escape the negative effects of the so-called free market. They can come together
in a variety of associational forms both at village level and as well as across
villages (including across the state for some issues). Such collective action helps
them to confront government systems where such systems interfere with their ability
to pursue livelihoods or to realize some of the entitlements created by government
for poor people like brick and mortar houses. They can link through their groups
to substantial amounts of bank credit where the groups ensure repayment and create
an enduring credit-worthiness that benefits all concerned. And through all this,
people whose self-image was of being poor, helpless and little self-worth, have
been transformed into people who now see themselves as less poor, capable of doing
things for themselves. They feel they are recognized by local Government officials
and bank officials, and are treated with respect by such officials. Women have tasted
the power of collective action to achieve things. Through household level initiatives
and a spirit of enterprise, they have created respect for themselves from many men.
There is more shared power within households as well as shared responsibility. Some
men have seen the release of the inherent potential of women and a new worldview
of partnership with women in the family is taking shape. Through their research
and publications GEAG ensure that the availability of appropriate technical, scientific
information, which is a pre-requisite to effective decision making be it a household
or an advocacy campaign or policy makers. Well done, indeed.” Sam Joseph.
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Over the years GEAG has developed some effective models to work with the poor. Through
its advocacy and networking efforts it seeks continuously to scale up these models
through the government. Stylized versions of some of the models are presented here.
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1- Alternate Extension Model.
2- Time Management.
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