Essays about: "Multidimensional Poverty"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 26 essays containing the words Multidimensional Poverty.

  1. 11. The Vicious Circle of Social Exclusion : A qualitative study on poverty alleviation in Rwanda

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Hampus Hartvigsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Social Exclusion; Poverty Reduction; Girinka; Multidimensional Deprivation; Rwanda;

    Abstract : In the discourse of poverty, there is no scientific consensus on how to measure poverty. In the theory of social exclusion, analyzing poverty goes beyond traditional economic measures of poverty. The theory of social exclusion implies that there is a downward spiral of multidimensional deprivation, creating a vicious circle of social exclusion. READ MORE

  3. 12. Gender gaps and poverty traps in Mexico's labor markets

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Isaac Lopez Moreno Flores; [2020]
    Keywords : gender gaps; informality; labor force participation; multidimensional poverty; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This research evaluated the existence and magnitude of different gender gap dimensions in the Mexican labor markets using a cross-section database from 2018. We also analyze how narrowing these gender gaps can contribute to reduce poverty levels in Mexico. READ MORE

  4. 13. Advancing Financialization through Development Cooperation: An Analysis of the European Union’s New Investment & Growth Strategies in Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Nea Prättälä; [2020]
    Keywords : Financialization; Private Sector; Development cooperation; The European Union; Africa; Law and Political Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Early 2020 saw the publishing of the European Union’s new Africa Strategy. With a focal point on fostering economic growth, the strategy coalesces around increasing the confidence of international financiers to partake in investing into Africa. READ MORE

  5. 14. Have Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers actually reduced poverty in poor countries?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Markus Bohlers; [2019-11-07]
    Keywords : Poverty; PRSPs; poor countries; IFIs; development paradigm; Washington Consensus;

    Abstract : Throughout the past 15-20 years, poor countries have been implementing so-called Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) under the guidance of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Despite their enormous importance for national development efforts around the globe, the aggregate performance of PRSPs remains understudied. READ MORE

  6. 15. The challenges and Opportunities of the Grand Renaissance Dam for sustainable Energy - Water - Food - Ecosystem services Nexus in Ethiopia.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Bisrat Woldemichael Handiso; [2018]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; Hydropower plant; Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam; Natural Resource Management; Energy; Water; Food; Ecosystem services; Environment; Climate Change; Ethiopia;

    Abstract : Ethiopia has been challenged by multidimensional poverty. However, it has the potential to minimize the threat through an integrated multipurpose development process. In this regard, hydropower has a significant role to reduce energy poverty and enhance the multipurpose use of natural resources efficiency. READ MORE