Rural Poverty in Developing Countries : Implications for Public Policy /

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 red...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Khan, Mahmood
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2002.
Series:Economic Issues; Economic Issues ; No. 2001/003
Online Access:Full text available on IMF
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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.
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Physical Description:1 online resource (21 pages)
Format:Mode of access: Internet
ISSN:1020-8399
Access:Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students