Out of Poverty. Comparative Poverty Reduction Strategies in Eastern and Southern Africa
Title | Out of Poverty. Comparative Poverty Reduction Strategies in Eastern and Southern Africa PDF eBook |
Author | Lucas Kessy |
Publisher | African Books Collective |
Pages | 210 |
Release | 2008-10-15 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 9987081045 |
This study examines, traces and maps the poverty reduction policies adopted by six countries in Eastern and Southern Africa since the mid-1990s with a view to highlighting differences and similarities.
Out of Poverty. Comparative Poverty Reduction Strategies in Eastern and Southern Africa
Title | Out of Poverty. Comparative Poverty Reduction Strategies in Eastern and Southern Africa PDF eBook |
Author | Flora Lucas Kessy |
Publisher | African Books Collective |
Pages | 208 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Africa, East |
ISBN | 9987080065 |
Reviews the poverty strategies of three Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC), Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, and three non-HIPCs, Botswana, Kenya and Namibia. Considers the main economic, social and political factors influencing poverty generation and/or reduction during the period 1990-2006.
ICT Pathways to Poverty Reduction
Title | ICT Pathways to Poverty Reduction PDF eBook |
Author | Edith Ofwona Adera |
Publisher | IDRC |
Pages | 273 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 1552505391 |
'ICT Pathways to Poverty Reduction' presents a conceptual framework to analyse how poverty dynamics change over time and to shed light on whether ICT access benefits the poor as well as the not-so-poor. Essential reading for policymakers, researchers, and academics in international development or ICT for development.
Innovative Water Resource Use and Management for Poverty Reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Anthology
Title | Innovative Water Resource Use and Management for Poverty Reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Anthology PDF eBook |
Author | Chanie, Paulos |
Publisher | OSSREA |
Pages | 282 |
Release | 2014-04-03 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 9994455753 |
Like in many parts of the world, water resources in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have been pivotal for human survival, economic growth, social development, and practicing certain religion and cultural ethos. However, in spite of the intrinsic values of water, its use and management in sub-Saharan Africa has not been without limitations. The demand for water resources is increasing mainly due to rapid population growth, industrialization and urbanization and dealing with water-related issues has been complex and challenging for sustainable growth. Whilst there are various efforts by national governments, non-government organizations and communities to effectively and efficiently utilize and manage water resources, there are few comprehensive studies in sub- Saharan Africa that show the impact of the efforts on poverty reduction. Although certain reports indicate that many SSA countries lack clear vision on how water use can be harnessed with pro-poor growth and how poor communities can be capacitated to use water for poverty reduction, there are little exhaustive studies that clearly show familiar and innovative water use and management interventions followed by communities, national governments and other stakeholders, and demonstrate the challenges and successes of the same. Cognizant of the knowledge gap, in 2012 OSSREA launched a research project on ordinary and innovative water use and management patterns and practices in SSA, with a view to generate new knowledge on unexploited opportunities that could enhance the contribution of water resources to poverty reduction. This anthology documents various issues including water use and management in agriculture especially in irrigation projects in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe; water harvesting in Kenya and Uganda; the role of local water use institutions in Ethiopia; and water source maintenance and protection in Uganda.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Title | Democratic Republic of the Congo PDF eBook |
Author | International Monetary Fund. African Dept. |
Publisher | International Monetary Fund |
Pages | 122 |
Release | 2013-07-23 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1484312872 |
This Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper on the Democratic Republic of Congo discusses economic policies and development. The macroeconomic and budget framework has been developed to take into account the effects of sectoral policies to maintain macroeconomic stability, a necessary condition for laying the foundation of economic growth and poverty reduction. It is based on the profile of public spending, the assessment of costs for achieving the Millennium Development Goals by 2020, and the sector-based economic growth theories taking into account the uncertainties of the international environment and the real potential of the Congolese economy. It is found that it allows for a realistic programming of public spending while highlighting the main budgetary choices proposed by the government.
The World Bank Research Observer
Title | The World Bank Research Observer PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 300 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Computer network resources |
ISBN |
Burkina Faso
Title | Burkina Faso PDF eBook |
Author | International Monetary Fund |
Publisher | INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2004-03-25 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9781451803747 |
Despite severe exogenous shocks, the macroeconomic program remained broadly on track, and several social indicators, particularly in the area of basic education, progressed. A variety of measures have been successfully implemented to improve the environment for private sector development, reduce the vulnerability of the rural sector, and strengthen public finance management. A more comprehensive framework for growth-enhancing policies should encompass the rural sector; foster the development of analytical links between budgets and results; and strengthen the role of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) as an integrative framework for sectoral policies.