Urban Livelihoods

Urban Livelihoods
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 330
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ISBN-10 : 9781136548468
ISBN-13 : 1136548467
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Book Synopsis Urban Livelihoods by : Carole Rakodi

Download or read book Urban Livelihoods written by Carole Rakodi and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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