in achieving this goal. As these are macro relationships, richer insights into determinants of poverty are obtained by …

significantly the prospects of achieving MDG 1 of halving poverty in Asia and the Pacific Region. As more than a few countries in … poverty threshold of US$1.25 per day (at 2005 PPP) for assessing progress towards MDG1 is not so compelling now. Accordingly …, the present assessment uses two poverty thresholds: US$2 per day and US$1.25 per day (both at 2005 PPP). Our analysis …

This study examines if household access to microfinance reduces poverty in Pakistan, and if so, to what extent and … across which dimensions of well-being by taking account of the multi-dimensional aspect of poverty. The study draws on first … participating households, that is, the poverty reducing-effects were observed and statistically significant on a number of …

that rural vulnerability in Bangladesh is mainly poverty induced rather than risk induced. Around 78 per cent all who are …. Overall vulnerability in rural areas is estimated to be 50 per cent. The categorization of poverty into transient and chronic … poverty is even more insightful. The study finds that those without education or agricultural households are likely to be the …

. Finally, remittances contribute to poverty reduction – especially through their direct effects. Migration and remittances are …

The present study examines whether agricultural extension improves household crop productivity, reduces poverty as well … productivity and reduce poverty. Further evidence is provided on the role of extension in reducing vulnerability as expected … poverty associated with extension programs of NAADS, large farmers and other types of extension service providers. …