Description
This study on Practical Mechanisms for Poverty Reduction was commissioned by the Commonwealth Secretariat with the view: (i) to identify major examples of practical mechanisms of poverty reduction, review the conditions associated with their success and assess their potential replicability; (ii) to identify donor agencies which finance these practical mechanisms and examine the conditions that apply to such assistance; and (iii) to review the role the Secretariat could play in assisting member countries to promote poverty reduction.
Contents
Executive Summary
Background to the Summary
Section A: Focus on Poverty Reduction in the Commonwealth
1. Overview
2. Examples of Best Experience
3. Strategies of the Commonwealth
4. The Next Step Forward – A Regional Workshop
Section B: Mechanisms for Poverty Reduction
1. Introduction
2. A Dedicated Poverty Policy Assessment Capacity
3. Linking Poverty Reduction to the Budgeting Process
4. Community Participation and Public Action
5. The Growing Role of Non-Governmental Organisations
6. Access to Productive Resources
7. Environmental Conservation
8. Safety Nets and Targeting
9. Education and Health Provision
Annex A: The Poverty Debate
Appendix 1: Terms of Reference
Appendix 2: Consultative Visits Undertaken by Consultants
Appendix 3: Progress Reports Submitted