附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-291) and index.
Overview -- Nature and evolution of poverty, 1998-2003 -- How has poverty responded to growth? -- The role of labor markets and safety nets -- Affordable access to quality services -- Prospects for poverty reduction.
摘要:"While the countries of Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union have made significant progress in reducing poverty during 1998-2003, poverty and vulnerability remain significant problems. More than 60 million are poor and more than 150 million are vulnerable. Most of the poor are the working poor. Many others face deprivations in terms of access and quality of public services. Regional inequalities both between and within countries are large. The highest levels of absolute poverty are found in the poor countries of Central Asia and the South Caucasus, but most of the region's poor and vulnerable are in middle income countries." , "Growth, Poverty, and Inequality examines these important issues and recommends that public policies focus on: accelerating shared growth and job creation; improving public service delivery; strengthening social protection; and enhancing the monitoring of progress in poverty reduction. This book will be especially useful for policy markers and social scientists working in the Region."--Jacket.
