evolution of poverty and inequality in the Philippines and by analyzing the factors that could be weakening the link between … economic growth and poverty reduction. It also provides a brief profile of the poor. Part two addresses the first strategic … component for fostering inclusive growth, which refers to the enhancement of income opportunities and ensuring greater labor …

countries is the receipt of remittances or transfers from income earned by overseas emigrants. Official data show that …

consequences, and how policies can increase their role in reducing poverty. The GEP explores the gains and losses from … distributional impact from an increase in high-income countries' labor force caused by migration from developing countries. Chapter 3 …

that pervasive in-work poverty is the main challenge facing labor policy. Poverty is primarily due to low earning capacity … of in-work poverty - low education of the poor, and the scarcity of productive job opportunities. The labor market is …-paid laborers. The reduction of in-work poverty hinges on removing constraints to gainful employment in both supply side (better …