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Poverty: Its Causes And Solutions

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Poverty is a multi-facet phenomenon in today’s globalised world. It is rooted in various causes and there are also multiple ways to do away with it. This paper begins with a review on the definitions and measurement of poverty and followed by discussing the various causes of poverty. This paper specifically identifies corruption, education, political instability, geographical characteristics, ineffective local governance and government policies as the causes of poverty. It then suggests possible solutions or recommendations to eradicate poverty based on the causes discussed earlier. Some of the suggestions include strengthening democratic transparency and government budget transparency, public awareness, creation of a framework for economic growth and transformation, and ways to increase the ability of the poor to raise their income.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1088625

Authors: Ng, Alex Hou Hong, Farinda, Abdul Ghani, Fock Kui Kan, Lim, Ai Ling, Ting, Teo Ming

Language: English

Topic: Income, Poverty, and Inequality

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, No poverty, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2232618835

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Cited by: 4

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