Essays about: "about poverty reduction"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 39 essays containing the words about poverty reduction.

  1. 16. Measuring vulnerability to poverty : an empirical evidence from Ethiopian rural household survey (ERHS)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Dawit Megersa; [2015]
    Keywords : vulnerability to poverty; poverty line; vulnerability threshold;

    Abstract : Poverty reduction policies and strategies implemented in many developing countries like Ethiopia mainly target the current poor and neglect of the vulnerable. An understanding of household vulnerability to future poverty is crucial for sustainable growth and development to such countries. READ MORE

  3. 17. Remittances and welfare in Tajikistan

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Rodolfo Eduardo Herrera Martinez; [2015]
    Keywords : Tajikistan; school enrollment; inequality; poverty; remittances; Business and Economics; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In many developing countries, migration and remittances have become an important option for households facing poverty, unemployment and lack of opportunities. This raises the question of how effective this strategy is in improving welfare in countries sending migrants abroad and receiving remittances back. READ MORE

  4. 18. Investigating the Impact of Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers on Poverty Reduction and Economic Empowerment: The Case of Nigeria

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Emmanuel James Conable Nweke; [2014]
    Keywords : Empowerment; MDGs; Nigeria; PRSPs; World bank; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Since the year 2000, achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) has become the central focus of the international community. Using an empowerment framework, this study assessed the impacts of the four projects associated with Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) or its Nigerian blueprint, National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS). READ MORE

  5. 19. The Role of Renewable Energies in Energy Supply and Management for Sustainable Development. "case of Rwanda".

    University essay from Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik

    Author : John Rutagengwa; [2013]
    Keywords : Research questions; summary of methodology approaches; Renewable energy; energy policy strategy; current energy balance;

    Abstract : Final Master Thesis report EGI 2010-2013   Thesis Title: The Role of Renewable Energies in Energy supply Planning and   Management for Sustainable    Development “Case of Rwanda”. ABSTRACT   This report provides an overview of the main results from the scenarios analysed in the Rwanda energy policy strategy, planning and prospective energy initiatives and alternatives (Hydropower, Biomass, Solar, Methane, Peat, etc. READ MORE

  6. 20. Agricultural Productivity, Land Access and Gender Equality : Based on a minor field study conducted in Zambia 2013

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Sara Abrahamsson; [2013]
    Keywords : Zambia; agricultural productivity; land access; gender equality; Sustainable Rural Livelihood; Zambia; jordbruksproduktivitet; tillgång till land; jämställdhet; Sustainable Rural Livlihood;

    Abstract : Africa’s agricultural productivity is the lowest in the world. At the same time the largest proportion of poor people live in rural areas where they are dependent upon agriculture for their survival. Agriculture is thus an essential to consider when fighting poverty. READ MORE