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1 online resource (vii, 415 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
From a billion to zero: three key ingredients to end extreme poverty / Laurence Chandy, Hiroshi Kato, and Home Kharas -- No development without peace : laying the political and security foundations / Bruce Jones -- Bridging state and local communities in fragile states : subnational institutions as a strategic focus to restore state legitimacy / Ryutaro Murotani and Yoichi Mine -- Peace building and state building in fragile states : external support that works / Alastair McKechnie and Marcus Manuel -- A thousand paths to poverty reduction / Gary Milante -- Agriculture's role in ending extreme poverty / John W. McArthur -- Structural change and Africa's poverty puzzle / John Page -- Public goods for private jobs : lessons from postconflict small island states / Shane Evans and Michael Carnahan -- Transforming economies for jobs and inclusive growth : strategies for Sub-Saharan countries / Akio Hosono -- Social policy and the elimination of extreme poverty / Raj Desai -- The two fragilities : vulnerability to conflict, environmental stress, and their interactions as challenges to ending poverty / Stephen C. Smith -- Toward community resilience : the role of social capital after disasters / Go Shimada -- Contributors -- Index. |
| Summary |
"Examines through new evidence, ideas, and solutions how to implement three central changes that could lead to the eradication of extreme poverty in the world: breaking cycles of conflict, supporting inclusive growth, and managing shocks and risks"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Poverty.
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Poverty. |
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Economic policy.
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Economic policy. |
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Economic development -- Social aspects.
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Economic development -- Social aspects. |
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Risk management.
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Risk management. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Chandy, Laurence, editor.
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KatÅ, Hiroshi, 1926-2013, editor.
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Kharas, Homi J., 1954- editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Last mile in ending extreme poverty 9780815726333 (DLC) 2015006125 (OCoLC)884299382 |
| ISBN |
9780815726333 (electronic book) |
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0815726333 (electronic book) |
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9780815726340 (electronic book) |
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0815726341 (electronic book) |
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