Tag: poverty alleviation
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Beyond the midpoint : achieving the Millennium development goals
Abstract: This report highlights those policies, programmes, and governance practices that have had demonstrable impacts on improving the capabilities and well-being of the poor. And it underscores the need for accountability, transparency and responsiveness of institutions and for inclusive participation. Author(s): Seth, Anuradha Source(s): , xv, 156 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010 United nations…
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Pursuing the MDGs through local government : thematic annex
Abstract: During the Global Forum on Local Development of October 2010 a number of themes was discussed, including the role of local governments in: (1) service delivery; (2) state-building and democratization in post conflict settings; (3) food security; (4) poverty reduction; and (5) economic development. Author(s): Baert, Théofiel Source(s): , 53 p., ill., tabs Published:…
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Poverty eradication, Millennium development goals and sustainable development in Nigeria
Abstract: This paper analyses the effect of eradicating poverty in Nigeria via the instrumentality of the MDGs and concludes that government at various levels must come up with genuine poverty reduction programmes if the challenges of poverty must be tackled. Author(s): Anger, Barnes Source(s): , Journal of sustainable development; Vol. 3, No. 4 p. 138-144,…
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Democracy and poverty reduction in Nigeria : a case study of Rivers State : 1999-2007
Abstract: The findings from 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Rivers State, Nigeria, show that the democratic experience has impacted little to the poverty situation of the people of Rivers State. Author(s): Nna, Nekabari Johnson; Igwe, Prince Ikechukwu Source(s): , Journal of language, technology & entrepreneurship in Africa; Vol. 2, No. 2 p. 131-162, ill.,…
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Localizing the MDGs : unlocking the potential of the local public sector to engage in development and poverty reduction
Abstract: This paper explores how local governments and deconcentrated national government departments can contribute to achieving poverty reduction and development outcomes. Increasingly, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are pursued in a top-down manner. Author(s): Boex, Jamie Source(s): , IDG working paper; 2010-04 18 p., ill., graph, tab IDG working paper 2010-04 Published: 2010 Urban institute…
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Peoples’ empowerment through democratic decentralization in India
Abstract: There is substantial evidence that basic public services and programmes meant for the poor and marginalized function inefficiently in India, especially in the poorer states. Delivery will not improve in India unless the process simultaneously empowers the poor, including women. Author(s): Saxena, N.C. Source(s): , 78 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 National council of…
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Speaking out : case studies on how poor people influence decision-making
Abstract: The focus of this book is on how the right to be heard can strengthen the participation of people in poverty in formulating public policy, and enable them to hold decision-makers accountable. Author(s): Blaser, Caitlin; Gaag, Nikki Van Der; Rowlands, Jo Source(s): , ix, 136 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2009 Practical action [etc.],…
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IRRAD : Institute rural research development
Abstract: IRRAD envisions rural people across India motivated and empowered to make their lives more secure and prosperous through education, better health, improved skills and supportive governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2009 Institute rural research development (IRRAD), Gurgaon (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.smsfoundation.org/