Deputy Chief Economist of Asian Development Bank describes the key findings of their recent study on poverty measurement in Asia.
ADB Economist on Poverty Measurement in Asia
South Asia
$1.25/day Isn’t Enough for the Asian Extreme Poor
In a recent report, ADB finds that $1.25/day is not enough to maintain minimum welfare in Asia.
Bhutan to End Poverty and Enter into Another Stage
Bhutan is about to end extreme poverty and need to consider vulnerability to shocks and inequality to realise sustainable poverty reduction.
Mother’s Little Helper
While gender sensitisation is the buzz word of this decade, how exactly does it translate in real life, in social and work scenarios?
Security and Vulnerability in Rapidly Urbanising Contexts in Nepal
Jaideep Gupte introduced his research findings on security provision in rapidly urbanising contexts in Nepal.
Graduation Strategy for the Poor out of Poverty: Protection and Promotion
Graduation strategy for the poor to get out of poverty is one of the major concerns for the policy makers.
Evidence on Declined Child Stunting in Maharashtra State, India
Lawrence Haddad presents findings from their latest publication “Maharashtra’s Child Stunting Declines: What has Driven Them?”.
Measuring Poverty in the Post 2015 Agenda
Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals held the final session on July 14 – 19 and released the final outcome.
Hope Floats
Andhra Pradesh coastal area belt is infamous for trafficking and sex trade.
Connecting India’s Villages with Successful Village Migrants
A rather common question asked amongst Indians on being acquainted with one another is regarding their “native place”.
