Pro Poor Growth has become a central concern to achieve sustainable poverty reduction in developing countries. Despite being widely used, the term is not well-defined nor has there been a clear policy document that would summarize the determinants and policy implications of pro poor growth. This...

In this paper, I would like to outline an approach to public policy that is focused on fighting poverty and is based on an understanding of growth and development. Such a public policy requires answering two key questions. First, what are the key determinants of a development that benefits poor...