Martin Ravallion ("Why Don't We See Poverty Convergence?" American Economic Review, 102(1): 504-23; 2012) presents … evidence against the existence of proportionate convergence in global poverty rates despite convergence in household mean … income levels and the link between income growth and poverty reduction. We show that heterogeneity in this link affects the …

resilient poverty reduction and shared prosperity. Few jobs are being created, and indicators and consultations with civil … contribute to reducing poverty while promoting sustainable growth and shared prosperity …

objectives of state-building; sustained rapid, broad-based economic growth; and poverty reduction. Analysis of the Afghan economy … the Afghan economy and it s recent performance (Chapter l), and the poverty situation (Chapter 2). Chapter 3 outlines a … strategy for growth and poverty reduction, based on the NDF/SAF, and puts forward key strategic priorities and directions for …