@article{oai:nagoya.repo.nii.ac.jp:00008828, author = {SUHARKO}, journal = {国際開発研究フォーラム, Forum of International Development Studies}, month = {Sep}, note = {The performances of NGOs in reducing poverty are always mixed. This article confirms this tendency. By taking two case studies of NGOs, it is clear that each NGO has different ability in empowering the poor. Although innovative development programs, organizational capacity, and participatory approaches are important, NGO ability in reaching out to the poorest is the most significant factor in the efforts to improve the living standard of the poor. From these case studies, it is also necessary for NGOs to build synergy with government and private sectors in increasing their ability to reduce poverty.}, pages = {35--57}, title = {Reaching Out to the Poor: Case Studies of Bina Swadaya in Indonesia and Gram Vikas in India}, volume = {37}, year = {2008} }