affect the household consumption expenditure and hence poverty. The findings suggest that reduction in remittances will … reduce gross domestic product, investment, and household consumption, which in turn will increase poverty. On the other hand …This paper examines the impact of remittances on economy and household welfare in Pakistan by using a general …

In March 2012, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) held the Subregional Workshop on Gender and Urban Poverty in South Asia … planning of urban development projects to facilitate gender- and socially inclusive outcomes and reduce poverty in South Asia. … to share experiences and enhance lateral learning among ADB and its project partners on addressing gender and social …

Income growth in rural areas may be one of the greatest challenges to further poverty reduction and economic …, and psychosocial dimensions, but find evidence that it helped to diversify household incomes into these skill areas …