In most developing countries, poverty is more widespread and severe in rural than in urban areas. The author reviews … some important aspects of rural poverty and draws key implications for public policy. He presents a policy framework for … reducing poverty, taking into account the functional differences and overlap between the rural poor. Several policy options are …

partnerships to expand mutual learning with other developing member countries (DMCs) in key sectors such as agriculture, natural … to promote modern agriculture, agricultural value chain and logistics system development, bridging of agricultural …

This paper reviews the Poverty Reduction Strategy Annual Evaluation Report 2005 for Moldova. Economic growth and income … redistribution policies promoted in the context of Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EGPRS) implementation contributed … to higher incomes and improved access of population to social services, which led to higher living standards and poverty …

accomplishments and shortcomings of the past year, focusing on outcomes rather than inputs. It points to evidence of continued poverty … presents an updated description of the dynamics of poverty and inequality in Moldova. …

The growth rate of agriculture in Cameroon was estimated at 3.3 percent in 2006, compared with 2.7 percent in 2005 …. This is owing to increased activity in the food agriculture sector (4.3 percent) and in forestry and logging (4.0 percent … agriculture, on the other hand, experienced a slowdown, on the one hand, with a growth rate of –2.3 percent in 2006 compared …

recent gains in poverty reduction. The impact of higher food prices is severe—an additional 112 million people could have … escaped poverty in Asia during the late 2000s if food prices had not increased during the period. Thus, long- and shortterm … strategies are needed to ensure food security and bolster efforts at poverty reduction. Policies to enhance food security that …

) during 2004 in Albania. The NSSED established a multiyear plan to combat poverty and strengthen governance. The main …

The paper reports the progress of the Honduran poverty reduction strategy program, projects, and policy measures. The … for the poverty reduction strategy. An overview of the poverty situation and the performance of the poverty …-related economic and social indicators are also discussed. Finally, the adjustment of some poverty reduction strategy program goals and …