Urban livelihoods a people-centred approach to reducing poverty

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Rakodi, Carole (-), Lloyd-Jones, Tony, 1947-
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan Publications 2002.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario: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 ar.
Descripción Física:xxii, 306 p.
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice.
ISBN:9781849773805
9781136548468
9781280475689