Urban Livelihoods: A People-centred Approach to Reducing PovertyEarthscan, 2002 - 306 pages One of the most promising approaches to poverty reduction in developing countries is to encourage sustainable livelihoods for the poor. This takes account of their opportunities and assets and the sources of their vulnerability. Based on recent and extensive research, this volume thoroughly assesses the value of the livelihoods approach to urban poverty. The book reviews the situation and strategies of the urban poor and identifies the policies and practical programmes that work best. Lasting improvements depend not just on economic development, but on political commitment and structures that are responsive to the claims and needs of different groups of poor people. |
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... employment 8.1 Examples of approaches to social capital in South Asia 103 105 107 118 121 128 139 11.1 Livelihood goals and infrastructure and environmental health services 183 13.1 Applying an assets / vulnerability framework to urban ...
... employment 8.1 Examples of approaches to social capital in South Asia 103 105 107 118 121 128 139 11.1 Livelihood goals and infrastructure and environmental health services 183 13.1 Applying an assets / vulnerability framework to urban ...
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... employment and self- employment 125 7.3 Factors influencing education and training for employment 8.1 Examples of social networks in urban areas 128 135 8.2 Factors known to influence the formation of social capital in urban areas 136 ...
... employment and self- employment 125 7.3 Factors influencing education and training for employment 8.1 Examples of social networks in urban areas 128 135 8.2 Factors known to influence the formation of social capital in urban areas 136 ...
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