Samriddhi

Samriddhi Project Document
4.4 Approaches
To achieve the intended changes in the system, the project follows two main approaches, i.e.
human and institutional development (HID) and making markets work for the poor (M4P), which
are depicted in Figure 3.
Figure 3: The main approaches applied by Samriddhi to establish a sustainable system for improved well-being of
poor and extreme poor households.
HID is a process guided by existing values and principles, particularly concerning poverty
reduction and developing social capital, which contributes to:
• Developing the skills and behaviours of individuals so they can lead, manage, serve and
strengthen their endeavours.
• Strengthening institutions (social, economic, technical, political and religious) in order to
make them more responsive, effective and efficient towards the individuals or
organisations they serve.
• Promoting equitable and cooperative relationships between stakeholders and their
institutions.
Intercooperation considers the building of social capital as a necessary achievement of an HID
process. “Social capital” was first defined as those intangible substances which are important to
people, namely goodwill, fellowship, sympathy, and social intercourse. This concept also
encompasses solidarity, social cohesion, shared values, mutuality, trust, tolerance, reciprocity.
Such features can improve the efficiency of society by facilitating coordinated actions. It is
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