ROLE AND IMPACT OF SRSO IN SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF KHAIRPUR MIRS

Abstract

This work focuses on the purpose and the contribution of the Sindh Rural Support Organization (SRSO) to the social-economic development and human resource development (HRD) in District Khairpur Mirs. The research paper targets the effect of the use of SRSO interventions on socio-economic development, reduction and generation of income, and HRD outcomes in terms of education, skills and capacity building. The approach that has been used is a quantitative research approach followed by a correlational research design. This was cross-sectional research and the data collection was based on a sample of 240 respondents (n=240) sampled out of a population of 540 SRSO beneficiaries. SPSS statistics were used to analyze data and the wide use of descriptive statistics, correlation and simple linear regression. The study results showed that the socio-economic development, reduction of poverty and income generation, and human resource development in District Khairpur Mirs are greatly affected positively with the help of SRSO interventions. The findings indicated that SRSO initiatives help in raising the income level, alleviating poverty, and increasing education and skills among beneficiaries. The research is able to draw a conclusion that SRSO effectively contributes to socio-economic improvement and human development of rural people. It decision mandates the need to have such development programs reinforced in order to have sustainable development in rural Sindh. The research also offers suggestions on the way to enhance the outreach, skill development, and program effectiveness.

Keywords: SRSO, Socio-Economic Development, Poverty Reduction, Income Generation, Human Resource Development (HRD), Rural Development, Microfinance