Hardship and Poverty in the Pacific: Strengthening Poverty Analysis and Strategies in the Pacific
Abbott, David; Pollard, Steve | June 2004
Abstract
This paper presents the results of the PAH with a regional perspective. It defines poverty and hardship in the Pacific, it cites relevant data, it describes the perceptions and priorities of the people, and it suggests a conceptual framework and appropriate strategies for equitable growth and hardship alleviation.
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Abbott, David; Pollard, Steve. 2004. Hardship and Poverty in the Pacific: Strengthening Poverty Analysis and Strategies in the Pacific. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/3283. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.Keywords
Poverty Analysis
Participatory Poverty Assessment
Poverty Reduction Strategy
Extreme Poverty
Economic development
Growth And Poverty
Energy
Income Distribution
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