. These crises affect poverty and the distribution of income through a variety of channels: slowdowns in economic activity … incidence of poverty and income distribution, and discusses policy options that can be considered by governments in the … with an increase in poverty and, in some cases, income inequality. The provison of targeted safety nets and the protection …

This paper examines developments in Albania’s income distribution and poverty during the transition to a market … consumption data, however, a large decline in urban real incomes is implausible. Poverty in both the urban and the rural …

by 2015-helped focus attention on achieving progress towards poverty reduction, better health outcomes, and improvements … opportunities, including for women, and reducing poverty since 2000. Reflecting the economic dynamism of the region, strong income … continued income growth and strong policy efforts, most ASEAN countries are on track to eradicate absolute poverty by 2030, a …

The Global Monitoring Report 2014/2015: Ending Poverty and Sharing Prosperity was written jointly by the World Bank … Development. This year's report details, for the first time, progress toward the WBG's twin goals of ending extreme poverty by …

The Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) is used by the IMF to provide support for countries' implementation of … their poverty reduction and growth strategies. A key requirement in the design of PRGF programs is understanding the effects … effects. Poverty and social impact analysis (PSIA) is a critical instrument for pursuing this goal. The IMF has therefore …

Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) are prepared by the member country in broad consultation with stakeholders …

This paper discusses implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) in Liberia. Liberia’s PRS articulates the …