Rural Poverty in Developing Countries

Rural Poverty in Developing Countries
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Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Total Pages : 35
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ISBN-10 : 9781451896305
ISBN-13 : 1451896301
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Book Synopsis Rural Poverty in Developing Countries by : Mr. Mahmood Hasan Khan

Download or read book Rural Poverty in Developing Countries written by Mr. Mahmood Hasan Khan and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2000-04-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In most developing countries, poverty is more widespread and severe in rural than in urban areas. The author reviews some important aspects of rural poverty and draws key implications for public policy. He presents a policy framework for reducing poverty, taking into account the functional differences and overlap between the rural poor. Several policy options are delineated and explained, including stable management of the macroeconomic environment, transfer of assets, investment in and access to the physical and social infrastructure, access to credit and jobs, and provision of safety nets. Finally, some guideposts are identified for assessing strategies to reduce rural poverty.


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