This book explores the issue of poverty reduction within mainland Southeast Asia with a specific focus on the impact of … the private sector and tourism. Covering Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Yunnan, the book discusses how … success in poverty reduction has come about largely through innovation in the private sector, foreign investment and the move …

in India, explains changes in the way it has been measured over time and the factors that lead to persistence of poverty … education and poverty to draw attention to the policy imperatives that need attention. India’s report card on poverty remains … of India’s population continues to suffer poverty in multiple dimensions. SDG 1 or “ending poverty in all its forms …

West Bengal, India -- 13. Poverty in Best Bengal: a review of recent performance and programmes -- 14. The Impact of …This book addresses topical development issues in India, ranging from land acquisition, poverty alleviation programs … poverty alleviation. The chapters reflect on a number of development issues which were of concern for India in the recent past …

, aggravating poverty among those they are purported to help and highlighting some of the dangers of neoliberal globalization for …