this presentation is about development and poverty reduction in developing countries

1. DEVELOPMENT &
POVERTY REDUCTION
BY:- AliRaza
Roll Number:- 2K17/SW/12
Department of Social Work,
University of Sindh Jamshoro

2. Introduction
Development and Poverty reduction
 Based on the idea of improving peoples’ lives.
(RIST 2002, SACHS 2009 & ESCOBAR 2011)
 In 2013, first step was taken by UNDP to modify the social, cultural and
economic conditions that created poverty in the first place.
 The Asian Development Bank emphasized sustainable economic growth and
sound that economic management with good governance.
 It requires human capital, social capital and most important status of women
and protection of people who suffer from disabilities, disasters or conflict.

3. World Poverty Decline
Source: Poverty for All, World Bank 2014

4. Targets for Poverty Reduction
To 9 % of world population by 2020
To 3% of World Population by 2030
Hard, but achievable

5. Core Focus Areas
Poverty & MDGs
• Response to economic
crises
• Inclusive globalization &
trade
• Inclusive development
• MDG support
Democratic
Governance
• Civic engagement
• Electoral processes
• E-governance
• National, regional, local
government support
• Legislature strengthening
• Judicial systems
• Human rights
• Gender equality
• Anti-corruption
Crisis Prevention &
Recovery
• Disaster risk reduction and
recovery
• Early recovery
• Gender equality
• Policy & program support
Environment &
Sustainable
Development
• Mainstreaming environment
& energy
• Promoting adaptation to
climate change
• Mobilizing environmental
finance
• Expanding access to
environmental & energy
services for the poor