Rural Poverty in Developing Countries: Implications for Public Policy
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Summary:
Reviews causes of poverty in rural areas and presents a policy framework for reducing rural poverty, including through land reform, public works programs, access to credit, physical and social infrastructure, subsidies, and transfer of technology. Identifies key elements for drafting a policy to reduce rural poverty.
Series:
Economic Issues No. 2001/003
Subject:
Education Infrastructure Labor National accounts Poverty Poverty reduction
English
Publication Date:
March 14, 2001
ISBN/ISSN:
9781589060067/1020-5098
Stock No:
EIIEA026
Pages:
18
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