Effective Approaches to Poverty Reduction

Download or read book Effective Approaches to Poverty Reduction written by Asian Development Bank and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents nine case studies of recent Asian Development Bank projects in Mongolia, Nepal, the People's Republic of China, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, and Viet Nam. The case studies highlight innovative interventions and common effective approaches used to reduce poverty: (i) providing broader access to economic opportunities, (ii) promoting resilience, and (iii) empowering communities through improved governance. By sharing experiences gained from the successful implementation of these projects, this report aims to contribute to international efforts to develop and adopt better policies and practices toward eradicating poverty.