Urban Livelihoods: A People-centred Approach to Reducing Poverty

By: Tony Lloyd-Jones and Carole Rakodi

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Synopsis: 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 288 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781136548451
Related ISBNs:: 9781853838613, 9781853838606, 9781849773805
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 10/24/23
Copyrighted By:: Carole Rakodi, 2
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Home and Garden, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.