The report reviews the substantial progress Costa Rica made over the past decade in reducing poverty and improving … social indicators. However, while economic growth certainly reduced poverty rates, the country's recent experience shows that … relying on economic growth and increased public spending alone will not necessarily yield sufficient reductions in poverty …

transfer programs in reducing poverty and assesses how well they are placed both to address the possible social impact of the …

The report reviews the substantial progress Costa Rica made over the past decade in reducing poverty and improving … social indicators. However, while economic growth certainly reduced poverty rates, the country's recent experience shows that … relying on economic growth and increased public spending alone will not necessarily yield sufficient reductions in poverty …

There are visible signs that the global financial crisis is affecting economic growth and poverty reduction in Bulgaria … particular relevance for poverty in Bulgaria: (i) the labor market and (ii) foreign remittances. Due primarily to its effect on ….5 percent due to the crisis, with important implications for poverty. The note identifies the following channels as having …

and identifiable groups within the population than in previous years. In this regard, the profile of poverty in Bulgaria … of poverty among specific groups indicates that targeting interventions to address poverty in Bulgaria will be easier, on … transient declines in incomes. These developments highlight the need for a long term commitment to poverty reduction in Bulgaria …

The sharp reduction in poverty in Bulgaria since the 1997 crisis highlights the role of effective economic … Bulgaria has changed since 1997, when poverty for many households was a transient phenomenon resulting from the immediate shock … overrepresented among this group. this trend highlights the need for Bulgaria's poverty reduction strategy to focus on measures to …

The rapid economic growth since 2000 has been the main driver of poverty reduction in Romania. However, even under the … current positive growth scenario, there are still people who live in poverty, and some who are unlikely to benefit from future … analyze and monitor the effectiveness of the main social safety net benefits to fight social exclusion and reduce poverty. To …

measures. Chapter 2 investigates the relationship between economic growth, inequality and poverty in Romania during the period … analysis of poverty, as well as other indicators of living conditions and social inclusion. This report analyzes the poverty … trends and profile using the national absolute poverty line, which measures changes in the level of welfare and allows for a …