Economic Issues

Rural Poverty in Developing Countries: Implications for Public Policy

Author/Editor:

Mahmood Hasan Khan

Publication Date:

March 14, 2001

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Reviews causes of poverty in rural areas and presents a policy framework for reducing rural poverty, including through land reform, public works programs, access to credit, physical and social infrastructure, subsidies, and transfer of technology. Identifies key elements for drafting a policy to reduce rural poverty.

Series:

Economic Issues No. 2001/003

Subject:

Education Infrastructure Labor National accounts Poverty Poverty reduction