Essays about: "theory of Poverty Reduction"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 40 essays containing the words theory of Poverty Reduction.

  1. 6. 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. 7. Community driven development in Timor-Leste : a case study of the National Village Development Program from 2015 to 2020.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Hector Felipe Ramirez Hernandez; [2020]
    Keywords : Community-Driven Development; Timor-Leste; National Village Development Program; Participatory Development; Poverty Reduction; Social Capital; Mixed-Methods; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This research paper is a mixed-methods single case study that contributes to filling a gap within the literature surrounding the implementation of the National Village Development Program (PNDS-Programa Nasional Dezenvolvimentu Suku) in the village of Fahilebo, Timor-Leste. The research goals were to first identify the major differences between PNDS’ effects and Community-Driven-Development theory. READ MORE

  4. 8. The Effects of Income Inequality and Poverty on Economic Growth

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Eline Kesti; [2020]
    Keywords : Income inequality; Poverty; Economic Growth; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : During the last decades, extreme poverty has been declining globally while income inequality within countries has, in the developing world, been increasing. While the reduction of income inequality and poverty can be seen as crucial targets for development intrinsically, they might also have economic impacts. READ MORE

  5. 9. Development Initiatives’ Impact on Women’s Empowerment : A Field Study on a Business Training and Microcredit Program in Kenya

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Josefin Grafford; Josefin Hansson; [2020]
    Keywords : Women’s empowerment; Development; Development initiatives; Poverty alleviation; Microcredit; Business training; Self-help groups; Gender inequality; Feminist theory; Kenya; Kvinnors egenmakt; Utveckling; Utvecklingsinitiativ; Fattigdomsbekämpning; Mikrokredit; Entreprenörskapsutbildning; Självhjälpsgrupper; Ojämställdhet; Feministisk teori; Kenya;

    Abstract : The primary goal of development organizations is poverty reduction, but their initiatives have in recent years also been recognized as a potential tool in empowering women and raising their status. Previous knowledge on the topic is largely based in an understanding of empowerment that seems to miss or overlook limitations and impacts of initiatives which authors with a more feminist view on empowerment address. READ MORE

  6. 10. MOBILE MONEY AS A FINANCIAL INCLUSION TOOL FOR POVERTY REDUCTION A cross-country analysis of low- and middle-income countries

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Emma Grimme Hallberg; [2019-02-12]
    Keywords : mobile-money; financial inclusion; poverty; technology; cross-country analysis; low-income countries; middle-income countries;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to examine if mobile money can act as a financial inclusion tool to reduce poverty levels in low- and middle-income countries. In contrast to the majority of the literature within its research field, this thesis observes the relationship on an aggregate cross-country level instead of using data on an individual or household level, in order to fully examine the impacts on national poverty levels. READ MORE