Essays about: "Poverty Reduction essay"

Found 4 essays containing the words Poverty Reduction essay.

  1. 1. Women in Horticulture

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sara Darfelt; Kerstin Fredriksson; [2011]
    Keywords : Key words: Kenya; horticulture; women; agriculture; risk; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The purpose of this essay is to examine different factors that affect women in horticulture. The horticultural sector is seen as a great opportunity for poverty reduction, especially for women. Nevertheless, there are several obstacles that are analysed in this study in order to examine the actual possibilities for women in Kenyan horticulture. READ MORE

  3. 2. Output-based aid in the urban water sector - Insights from New Institutional Economics

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Daniel Klasander; [2010]
    Keywords : urban; water; New Institutional Economics NIE ; Indonesia; Output-based aid OBA ; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This essay examines if and how output-based aid (OBA) in the urban water sector contributes to long-term and pro-poor development. OBA is a results-based method where contractual agreements stipulate subsidy payments on delivery of outputs, rather than subsidies towards project inputs. READ MORE

  4. 3. It takes two to tango, How investments in Reproductive health can reduce poverty - emphasizing the male side of the gender equation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jennie Hokander; [2006]
    Keywords : gender; poverty reduction; Reproductive Health; Male involvement; Government intervention; Economics; econometrics; economic theory; economic systems; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to explore how Reproductive Health can contribute to development and poverty reduction, looking at non-medical and gender aspects. As poverty is both a cause and consequence of ill-health, investments in Reproductive Health are highly relevant for economic development and poverty alleviation in especially the developing countries. READ MORE

  5. 4. Employment as a Route Out of Poverty - Exploring the Role of Social Capital

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Åsa Hindenborg; [2006]
    Keywords : social capital; poverty; employment; Pro-poor Growth; Economics; econometrics; economic theory; economic systems; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to explore, in an in-depth manner, the linkages between economic growth, employment creation and social capital, and how their interaction can provide a way out of poverty for individuals and households, societies and nations. This study points out employment as the key link between growth and poverty reduction. READ MORE