cross-country poverty convergence using data from the same sources but an extended period, i.e. 1977-2014. We find that … the main impediment to cross-country poverty convergence during 1977-2007 – is not found. In SSA, in contrast, we find … strong cross-country poverty convergence during both periods examined, as an adverse direct poverty effect is not found, and …

cross-country poverty convergence using data from the same sources but an extended period, i.e. 1977-2014. We find that … the main impediment to cross-country poverty convergence during 1977-2007 - is not found. In SSA, in contrast, we find … strong cross-country poverty convergence during both periods examined, as an adverse direct poverty effect is not found, and …