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23 J. Soc. & Soc. Welfare 93 (1996)
Deforestation and Rural Poverty in Developing Countries: The Role of Social Work

handle is hein.journals/jrlsasw23 and id is 93 raw text is: Deforestation and Rural Poverty in Developing Countries: The Role of Social Work SHANTA PANDEY Washington University To alleviate rural poverty most developing countries have been launching a wide variety of rural development activities. In this paper I discuss the relationship between deforestation and rural poverty, policies governing reforestation initiatives and the role of social workers in these efforts. The paper argues for and illustrates the various roles social workers can play in development programs to alleviate rural poverty in developing countries. Developing countries, to promote social and economic devel- opment of rural areas, have been launching programs that cover a wide range of sectors such as reforestation, irrigation and drink- ing water improvement, innovative farming techniques, primary health care facilities, and training and human capital develop- ment. At the community level these programs are implemented by governments, bilateral or multilateral organizations, and non- governmental organizations (NGOs). Much has been written on the failure of these development organizations to achieve com- munity self-reliance and sustainable development. These devel- opment organizations often lack staff with skills in community work. Social workers' participation in these rural development initiatives, so far, has been minimal. Like in industrialized coun- tries of the west, most social work professionals in developing countries are employed by the public sector and are engaged in remedial social welfare work with individuals, groups and communities (Midgley, 1981). Yet, their professional skills are most needed in social and economic development. In this paper I discuss the role of social workers in develop- ment using community reforestation initiatives as an illustration. I present the relationship between deforestation and rural pov- erty, policies governing reforestation initiatives, and the role of social workers in these reforestation programs.

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