Reducing Poverty and Investing in People : The New Role of Safety Nets in Africa
For two decades, Africa’s strong economic growth has paved the way for poverty reduction. Nevertheless, high chronic poverty levels persist, and the gap between income groups in terms of human capital and access to basic services is growing. Also, poor households are vulnerable to frequent shocks. B...
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| Format: | Publications & Research |
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Washington, DC: World Bank
2013
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10986/16256 |