Have countries with IMF-supported programs reduced poverty and income inequality? This question is important not only in itself ... implying an average annual reduction of 5.3 percent (Figure 5). The ...

Poverty and social and economic inequality have been clearly demonstrated to be causal factors in poor health. But it is also clear that poor health is an important factor in producing not only ...

Experience from the 1990s has led to a poverty reduction agenda that, in addition to promoting economic growth, addresses ingrained inequalities, institutional failures, social barriers, and other ...

It also sheds light on the impact of taxes, transfers, and subsidies on poverty and inequality in 94 countries before 2020, providing important new insights into ... in a weak position from a global ...

Alvaro Lario, IFAD President spoke of finding solutions in complex and uncertain global alliances, priorities and development ...

“The main messages which emerge from this effort ... This findings underscores that while economic growth is critical for poverty reduction, it is not sufficient. The picture on African inequality is ...

While there had been important gains in poverty reduction, WB had said that ... polled in the Philippines perceive that the main cause of inequality in the country is “too much political ...

By Michel Haoses.A report recently published by the World Bank Group report titled “Leveling the Playing Field,” addresses structural inequalities and challenges faced by the African region.Africa, ...