There is little doubt that economic growth contributes significantly to poverty reduction; however, countries clearly … differ in the degree to which income growth translates into reduced levels of poverty. Although cross-country estimates … suggest that differences in the responsiveness of poverty to income growth account for a small fraction of overall differences …

The objective of this report is to provide some policy guidelines for the fight against poverty. In particular, it … growth. The report is part of a series of studies conducted within the Poverty Reduction Group (PRMPR) to foster … understanding of the role of employment earnings and labor markets in shared growth. In addition, it is intended to function as a …

employment and earnings as a linkage between growth and poverty reduction, especially in low income countries. With the objective … of providing inputs into the policy discussion on how to enhance poverty reduction through increased employment and …

markets, employment, and earnings as a linkage between growth and poverty reduction, especially in low income countries. To … provide inputs into the policy discussion on how to enhance poverty reduction through increased employment and earnings for … study discusses macroeconomic growth and the labor market in Nicaragua, presenting sectoral employment and produ …

Poverty reduction has long been one of the political priorities of the European Union and its member states. Despite … the political declarations and measures applied, poverty is still a phenomenon that affects the everyday lives of about 70 … million Europeans. Moreover, trends in poverty incidence show how poverty risks are sensitive to overall socio …

protections, and type of work), analysts and donors need to understand better how employment, growth, poverty and other factors … to the three billion people who are poor using the $2.50 PPP dollar poverty line. A much larger number - 900 million …). To achieve more and better employment (where “better” depends on such factors as rate of pay, job security, employment …