The economy of Pakistan is regarded as an agrarian economy, to which small and poor farmers contribute the major portion, yet they are not enjoying the facilities of good and healthy life. Pakistan has a population more than 140 million of which 67% is directly involved in agriculture, more than 80% constitute poor farmers having less than 10 acres of land and only 2% of the total population own more than 100 acres of land. Ironically these 2% feudal landlords mainly control the politics and economy of Pakistan and as such control the lives and fates of more than 80% population of voiceless and poor farmers.
Farmers Development Program mainly........
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The Strengthening Democratic Governance in Pakistan (SDGP) program is a four-year intervention of SAP-Pakistan aimed at increasing the participation of rural poor in local governance. This will create spaces for them to significantly contribute towards decision-making and policies formulated for their development and well being at the local level. The rural poor - as repeatedly referred to stands for subsistence farmers, peasants, rural workers, and minorities. However in all these categories women will be given priority.
The program is being implemented in 40 districts and 400 union councils of Pakistan (ten districts from each province and ten union councils..........
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Pakistan Coalition for Free and Fair Democratic Elections (PACFREL) is a broad coalition of Pakistani national civil society organizations believing in democracy and transparent democratic processes.  It was established in 2006 and since its inception, it has been thriving to advocate and ensure citizens right to participate in democratic processes, its other most important role as envisaged by its core members is strengthening democratic institutions at national and grass roots level. PACFREL’s secretariat is a blend of eight national organizations having nationwide outreach, partnership with thousands of organizations and presence in rural and urban communities......
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