In a circumstance of lacking panel data, we could have rough ideas of chronic poverty by calculating extreme poverty.
Is Severe Poverty a Good Proxy for Chronic Poverty?
Poverty
Making Extractive Industries’ Wealth Work for the Poor
The high level panel discussion on making extractive industries’ wealth work for the poor was taken place at the world bank annual meetings.
What the World Bank to Do to End Poverty by 2030
Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank Group, addressed at the plenary session of the 2014 annual meeting, what the bank has done and is going to do to end poverty by 2030.
Fighting Ebola is the Central Issue – World Bank Annual Meeting 2014
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim says, fighting Ebola is a key part of the struggle against poverty and inequality.
Poor Trends: Can We End Extreme Poverty by 2030?
A poverty rate of 8-9 per cent in 2030, far short of the World Bank’s new 3 per cent target.
Muhammad Yunus on Microfinance Prospect
Muhammad Yunus made a passionate talk at the 17th Microcredit Summit. He argues the potential of microfinance on poverty reduction.
Growth, Redistribution and Inequality Effects on Poverty in Nigeria
A recent research argues that the pleasant macro economic environment little help the poor get out of poverty in Nigeria.
What is Multidimensional Poverty Measurement?
Multidimensional poverty measurement is now clearly shown on the high level round table.
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.
Failure to Flourish: The Role of Families in Fighting Poverty
Families play a great role in reducing poverty through early childhood development.
