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Author:   S.K. Rao
Publisher:   Commonwealth Secretariat
Imprint:   Commonwealth Secretariat
Dimensions:   Width: 16.50cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.231kg
ISBN:  

9780850927993

ISBN 10:   0850927994
Pages:   94
Publication Date:   01 January 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction A. Poverty and the Challenges Confronting Poor Country Democracies 2 Poverty: How Widespread Is It? 2.1 The Concept of Poverty 2.2 Poverty: The Evidence 2.3 Is the World on Track in Reducing Poverty? 3 New Challenges Confronting Democracies in Combating Poverty 3.1 The Spread of Conflicts, Collapsed States and Terrorism 3.2 Challenges of Transition from Authoritarian Rule to Democratic and Market Freedoms 3.3 Globalisation 3.4 HIV/AIDS 3.5 The Degradation of the Environment B. Support for Democracies for Combating Poverty 4 Tacking Conflicts, Failed States and Terrorism 4.1 Why Do Conflicts Occur? What Causes the Phenomenon of 'Failed States'? 4.2 The Adequacy of Current International Arrangements 4.3 Terrorism 5 Deepening Democracy and Good Governance 5.1 The Links between Democracy, Good Governance and Poverty Reduction: The Argument 5.2 Empirical Evidence 5.3 The Primary of Democracy 5.4 Deeping Democracy 5.5 The Quality of Economic Growth and Democracy 5.6 Corruption and Failure of Good Governance 5.7 Co-opting and Elites for Change 6 The Relationship between Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction 7 Participatory Processes and Empowering the Poor 8 The Washington Consensus and Pro-poor Economic and Social Policies 9 Trade Liberalisation 9.1 The Sequence of Reform 9.2 Why the Present Trade Regime Hurts the Poor 10 Aid and Debt Cancellation 10.1 Official Development Assistance 10.2 Other Sources of Aid 10.3 Aid Effectiveness and the Allocation of Aid 10.4 Debt Forgiveness 11 Reform of the Financial Architecture 12 Pro-poor Health Policies 13 Pro-poor Education Policies 14 New Technologies 15 Global Governance 15.1 Strengthening Global Governance 15.2 Decision-making Process 15.3 Transparency and Accountability C. Strategies for Action 16 Winning Support for Global Action 16.1 The Strategic Interests of the International Community 16.2 Win-Win Approaches 16.3 Socially-responsible Business 17 The role of the Commonwealth D. Summary of the Issues 18 Issues for the consideration of the Expert Group: A Summary Annexes References

Reviews

'It is written in a clear style with questions and answers. The text is jargon-free, to-the-point and non-academic.' - Leisa Magazine, Volume 24, Issue 2 (Read the full review http://www.leisa.info/index.php?url=getblob.php&o_id=209112&a_id=211&a_seq=0). Leisa Magazine, Volume 24, Issue 2 'This excellent volume is the last in a series of five practical guides to propagating and planting tropical trees. It has many points to recommend it: extremely clear and straight-forward writing; attractive and helpful line-drawn illustrations; spiral bound and organised as a series of photocopiable sheets, ideal for training purposes, with cross references to relevant sections in other volumes in the series. ' - New Agriculturalist (Read the full review http://www.new-ag.info/08/03/books.php#453). New Agriculturalist

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Dr Rao is an eminent economist who worked for both the Indian Government and Commonwealth Secretariat for many years. He is now the Principal of the Administrative Staff College of India in Hyderabad.

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