The Impact of Community Based Development Program on Economic Welfare

The book "The Impact of Community Based Development Program on Economic Welfare" by Abdul Nafi Sarwari provides a comprehensive analysis of the effects of a community-based development program on the economic well-being of rural households in Afghanistan. By evaluating data collected under the National Solidarity Program (NSP), the effectiveness of the program is examined using the ordinary least squares (OLS) method. The results indicate that the program initially led to a decline in economic well-being, attributed to low cash inflows and high household expectations. However, in the medium term, a significant improvement in economic well-being was observed, particularly due to the completion of infrastructure and irrigation projects. The book offers valuable insights into the challenges and successes of such programs and emphasizes the need for further research to understand the political and institutional issues that may influence the impacts.