| ID | 088362 |
| Title Proper | Millennium Development Goal of Halving Poverty in Asia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gaiha , Raghav ; Imai, Katsushi |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article assesses the prospects of achieving the Millennium Development Goal of halving income poverty in Asia, and identifies policy priorities. The main findings are: (1) in East Asia, the actual growth rate exceeds that required to achieve this goal, while in South Asia, it falls short of the required rate; (2) the required rates of agricultural growth are, however, higher than the actual in both East Asia and South Asia; (3) moderate growth and reduction of income inequality will have a substantial poverty reduction impact; and, finally, (4) even modest improvements in institutional quality will reduce poverty substantially through higher incomes. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 44, No. 2; Apr 2009:p215-237 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 44, No. 2; Apr 2009:p215-237 |
| Key Words | Growth ; Inequality ; Institutions ; Openness ; Poverty |