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Poverty Reduction Policies and Practices in Developing Asia

Heshmati, Almas - 2015

This book looks at the major policy challenges facing developing Asia and how the region sustains rapid economic growth … to reduce multidimensional poverty through socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable measures. Asia is facing …; breakdown of poverty into chronic and transitory components; and a comparative study on poverty issues in Asia and other regions …

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How is the Global Recession Impacting on Poverty and Social Spending? An Ex Ante Assessment Methodology with Applications to Developing Asia

Wan, Guanghua; Francisco, Ruth H. - 2010

The global economic recession is severely affecting Asian economies. Timely assessment of the economic and social impacts is critical to the formulation and implementation of policy responses. This paper presents a simple methodology of ex ante impact assessment, focusing specifically on how the...

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Why is Access to Basic Services Not Inclusive? A Synthesis with a Special Focus on Developing Asia

Wan, Guanghua; Francisco, Ruth H. - 2009

This paper synthesizes factors that could contribute to the failure of basic service delivery to the poor. It also highlights successful projects and good practices from developing Asian countries which may help promote inclusiveness in providing basic social services in developing countries....

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Poverty Reduction Policies and Practices in Developing Asia

Heshmati, Almas (contributor); … - 2015

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