Overview

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.

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Author:   Carole Rakodi ,  Tony Lloyd-Jones
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Earthscan Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.638kg
ISBN:  

9781853838606

ISBN 10:   1853838608
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   01 March 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Part 1 Livelihoods and the poverty context: a livelihoods approach; economic development, urbanization and poverty. Part 2 Understanding the situation and strategies of the poor: the urban context and poor people; living in the present, investing in the future; seeking an understanding of poverty. Part 3 The policy implications of urban livelihood analysis: municipal government, urban economic growth and poverty reduction; support for livelihood strategies; social capital, social networks and community development; tenure and shelter; health; infrastructure and environmental health services; spatial planning, access and infrastructure; governance and management. Part 4 Urban poverty reduction: case studies; lessons from poverty reduction programmes.

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