Growth Distribution And Poverty In Africa

Author : Luc J. Christiaensen,Lionel Demery,Stefano Paternostro
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 082135213X

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Growth, Distribution and Poverty in Africa by Luc J. Christiaensen,Lionel Demery,Stefano Paternostro Pdf

This publication analyses country studies into poverty dynamics over the past decade in eight African countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, Madagascar, Mauritania, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Using improved household survey data, the book provides an overview of poverty trends and considers the impact of policy reforms to promote economic growth and poverty reduction. The report highlights the importance of the following factors in the success of poverty reduction strategies in Africa: country location, as some regions have failed to benefit from economic growth due to their remoteness; the role of infrastructure, such as a viable road network; access to education and land are key private endowments in helping households to benefit from emerging economic opportunities; and the significance of social protection measures for poverty outcomes.

Author : Channing Arndt,Andy McKay,Finn Tarp,World Institute for Development Economics Research
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780198744795

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Growth and Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa by Channing Arndt,Andy McKay,Finn Tarp,World Institute for Development Economics Research Pdf

"A study prepared by the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)."

Author : Andrew D. McKay,Erik Thorbecke
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780198728450

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Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa by Andrew D. McKay,Erik Thorbecke Pdf

Based on the results of a major collaborative research project led by the African Economics Research Consortium.

Author : Luc Christiaensen,Lionel Demery,Stefano Paternostro
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:931677976

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Growth, Distribution, and Poverty in Africa by Luc Christiaensen,Lionel Demery,Stefano Paternostro Pdf

Christiaensen, Demery, and Paternostro review recent evidence on the trends in household well-being in Africa during the 1990s. They draw on the findings of a series of studies on poverty dynamics that use the better data sets now available. The authors begin by taking a broad view of poverty, tracing changes in both income poverty and in other more direct measures of individual welfare. Experiences have been varied: several countries have seen a sharp decline in poverty, while some have witnessed a marked increase. Yet, in the aggregate, economic growth has been pro-poor. Nonetheless, the aggregate numbers also hide significant and systematic distributional effects which have caused some groups to be left behind. The authors draw four key conclusions: Economic policy reforms (improving macroeconomic balances and liberalizing markets) have been conducive to reducing poverty. Market connectedness is key for the poor to benefit from new opportunities generated by economic growth. Some population groups and regions, by virtue of their sheer remoteness, have been left behind when growth picks up. Education and access to land further condition the extent to which households can benefit from economic opportunities and escape poverty. Finally, rainfall variations and ill health are found to have profound effects on poverty outcomes in Africa underscoring the significance of social protection in a poverty reduction strategy.

Author : Arne Bigsten,Jörgen Levin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Economic development
ISBN : UCSD:31822031513856

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Growth, Income Distribution, and Poverty by Arne Bigsten,Jörgen Levin Pdf

Author : Luc Christiaensen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1290704515

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Growth, Distribution, and Poverty in Africa by Luc Christiaensen Pdf

Christiaensen, Demery, and Paternostro review recent evidence on the trends in household well-being in Africa during the 1990s. They draw on the findings of a series of studies on poverty dynamics that use the better data sets now available. The authors begin by taking a broad view of poverty, tracing changes in both income poverty and in other more direct measures of individual welfare. Experiences have been varied: several countries have seen a sharp decline in poverty, while some have witnessed a marked increase. Yet, in the aggregate, economic growth has been pro-poor. Nonetheless, the aggregate numbers also hide significant and systematic distributional effects which have caused some groups to be left behind.The authors draw four key conclusions:- Economic policy reforms (improving macroeconomic balances and liberalizing markets) have been conducive to reducing poverty.- Market connectedness is key for the poor to benefit from new opportunities generated by economic growth. Some population groups and regions, by virtue of their sheer remoteness, have been left behind when growth picks up.- Education and access to land further condition the extent to which households can benefit from economic opportunities and escape poverty.- Finally, rainfall variations and ill health are found to have profound effects on poverty outcomes in Africa underscoring the significance of social protection in a poverty reduction strategy.This paper - a product of Poverty Reduction and Economic Management, Africa Technical Families - is part of a larger effort to review progress in poverty reduction in Africa. The authors may be contacted at [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected].

Author : Machiko Nissanke,Muna Ndulo
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780198797692

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Poverty Reduction in the Course of African Development by Machiko Nissanke,Muna Ndulo Pdf

This volume examines the evolution of poverty in the course of economic development and how to improve governance and institutions to realize inclusive development in sub-Saharan Africa.

Author : Kathleen Beegle,Luc Christiaensen,Andrew Dabalen,Isis Gaddis
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464807244

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Poverty in a Rising Africa by Kathleen Beegle,Luc Christiaensen,Andrew Dabalen,Isis Gaddis Pdf

Perceptions of Africa have changed dramatically. Viewed as a continent of wars, famines and entrenched poverty in the late 1990s, there is now a focus on “Africa rising†? and an “African 21st century.†? Two decades of unprecedented economic growth in Africa should have brought substantial improvements in well-being. Whether or not they did, remains unclear given the poor quality of the data, the nature of the growth process (especially the role of natural resources), conflicts that affect part of the region, and high population growth. Poverty in a Rising Africa documents the data challenges and systematically reviews the evidence on poverty from monetary and nonmonetary perspectives, as well as a focus on dimensions of inequality. Chapter 1 maps out the availability and quality of the data needed to track monetary poverty, reflects on the governance and political processes that underpin the current situation with respect to data production, and describes some approaches to addressing the data gaps. Chapter 2 evaluates the robustness of the estimates of poverty in Africa. It concludes that poverty reduction in Africa may be slightly greater than traditional estimates suggest, although even the most optimistic estimates of poverty reduction imply that more people lived in poverty in 2012 than in 1990. A broad-stroke profile of poverty and trends in poverty in the region is presented. Chapter 3 broadens the view of poverty by considering nonmonetary dimensions of well-being, such as education, health, and freedom, using Sen's (1985) capabilities and functioning approach. While progress has been made in a number of these areas, levels remain stubbornly low. Chapter 4 reviews the evidence on inequality in Africa. It looks not only at patterns of monetary inequality in Africa but also other dimensions, including inequality of opportunity, intergenerational mobility in occupation and education, and extreme wealth in Africa.

Author : Mr.Kevin Joseph Carey,Mr.Sanjeev Gupta,Ms.Catherine A. Pattillo
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006-02-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781589064942

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Sustaining and Accelerating Pro-Poor Growth in Africa by Mr.Kevin Joseph Carey,Mr.Sanjeev Gupta,Ms.Catherine A. Pattillo Pdf

Growth in sub-Saharan Africa has recently shown signs of improvement, but is still short of levels needed to attain the Millennium Development Goals. Economists have placed increasing emphasis on understanding the policies that promote sustained jumps in medium-term growth, and the paper applies this approach to African countries. The evidence presented finds an important growth-supporting role for particular kinds of institutions and policies, but also highlights aspects of growth that are still not well understood. The paper includes policy guidance for ensuring that the poor benefit from growth.

Author : Augustin Kwasi Fosu,Germano M. Mwabu,Erik Thorbecke
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789966846624

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Poverty in Africa by Augustin Kwasi Fosu,Germano M. Mwabu,Erik Thorbecke Pdf

This volume adds value to the existing literature by presenting concepts and methods for poverty analysis in a single source and by documenting them for students, scholars and policy-makers, especially those in Africa where the challenge of poverty reduction is greatest. --Book Jacket.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264044197

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Growing Unequal? Income Distribution and Poverty in OECD Countries by OECD Pdf

This report provides evidence of a fairly generalised increase in income inequality over the past two decades across OECD countries, but the timing, intensity and causes of the increase differ from what is typically suggested in the media.

Author : Germano M. Mwabu
Publisher : University of Nairobi Press
Page : 13 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Africa
ISBN : 9789966846853

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Reproductive Health, Economic Growth, and Poverty Reduction in Africa by Germano M. Mwabu Pdf

This volume contains framework papers prepared for a collaborative research project on Reproductive Health, Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction in Africa, an initiative of the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC). Taken together, the chapters in this book make a compelling argument that improvement in reproductive health is key to raising household incomes and to reducing poverty. the books reveals that the triple phenomena of better reproductive health, economic growth, and declining poverty, are likely to be found in an environment in which labour and product markets function. Further, a macroeconomic framework that encourages domestic and foreign investments and promotes social protection for current and future generations is essential.

Author : Ismail Serageldin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105038539578

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Poverty, Adjustment, and Growth in Africa by Ismail Serageldin Pdf

Author : Afeikhena Jerome
Publisher : UN-HABITAT
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Africa
ISBN : 9789211322934

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Infrastructure for Economic Development and Poverty Reduction in Africa by Afeikhena Jerome Pdf

Evaluates the role of infrastructure in promoting economic growth and poverty reduction in Africa. Examines complementary physical infrastructure: telecommunications, power, transport (roads, railways, ports and airports) and water supply. Explores Africa's infrastructure endowment and financing options.

Author : Director Anthony Shorrocks,Anthony Shorrocks,Rolph van der Hoeven,Manager of the Technical Secretariat Rolph Van Der Hoeven
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2004-03-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199268658

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Growth, Inequality, and Poverty by Director Anthony Shorrocks,Anthony Shorrocks,Rolph van der Hoeven,Manager of the Technical Secretariat Rolph Van Der Hoeven Pdf

This is a collection of papers examining the pressing issue of increasing inequality in the distribution of income in developing countries. While economic growth is a prerequisite for a sustained reduction in poverty, policies aimed at raising growth rates are often associated with a range of adverse short term effects, including rising unemployment, greater economic insecurity, environmental degradation and the weakening of traditional social safety nets. Pro-poor growth strategiesattempt to address these short term problems. But the ideal mix of policies, and their impact on the prospects for poverty reduction in the longer run, remain controversial topics. Growth, Inequality and Poverty comprises many of the most important contributions to the current debate.