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The consensus on raising people out of poverty is surprisingly recent
On July 17th India released its latest poverty figures. They tell an encouraging tale: just under 22% of Indians were below the poverty line in 2011-12, down from over 37% in 2004-05. With an election not far off, these statistics will not go unchallenged.
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Poverty alleviation: Villagers thrive by using alternative energy
Farmers in Ahmadwala, a village some 40 kilometres to the west of Lahore, are no longer worried about power outages affecting their livelihoods.
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- Agriculture, Energy
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- South Asia
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Corporate Aid or Colonialism?: The G8’s New Alliance sparks debate over big businesses’ role in fighting poverty
The New Alliance, started by the G8 last year, has the ambitious goal of lifting 50 million people out of poverty. It has mobilized billions of dollars in private sector investment in African agriculture. But that investment comes with a few strings attached.
Is it a worthy effort to strengthen weak value chains, or a profit grab that marginalizes smallholder farmers?- Categories
- Agriculture
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Changing lives, a hen at a time
Helping hand: Three years ago, four campus students started a revolutionary project that has begun to alleviate poverty in rural areasnyan communities of giving visitors a hen.
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- Uncategorized
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From base of social pyramid, only way is up
Firms serving Africa's poorest paving way for mutual growth
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- Agriculture
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The Best and Simplest Way to Fight Global Poverty
Proof that giving cash to poor people, no strings attached, is an amazingly powerful tool for boosting incomes and promoting development.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The Best and Simplest Way to Fight Global Poverty
Poverty is, fundamentally, a lack of money. So doesn’t it make sense that simply delivering cash to poor people can be an effective strategy for alleviating it?
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Instilling soft skills in chauffeurs
In the travel industry, the bottom of the pyramid is the driver.” Ram Badrinathan, Founder & CEO, GlobalTHEN.
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- Uncategorized
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- South Asia