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Deprivation, discrimination and poverty
Poverty can be caused by individual
circumstances but certain group characteristics can also have a bearing.
In particular, characteristics that cause people to be discriminated
against - such as a physical disability or belonging to a particular
people group - can mean they are denied opportunities. The relationships
between discrimination and poverty need to be understood and addressed.
Addressing
deprivation among disadvantaged groups in rural India
India's economy has grown rapidly in recent years but some of the country's
most disadvantaged groups remain very poor. Why do the scheduled castes
(SCs) and scheduled tribes (STs) experience greater poverty and deprivation
than other groups in rural India?
Disability
lowers living standards and happiness in rural Ethiopia
People in poor countries are often more vulnerable to becoming disabled
than those in rich countries. They can also find it more difficult to
adapt to living with a disability. In rural Ethiopia, how does disability
affect people's wealth and happiness?
The
livelihoods of 'adivasi' women in south India
In Kerela, India, the state leads some notable development initiatives.
But the many dimensions of deprivation within indigenous communities
are under-researched, particularly in relation to women. More responsive
measures can only developed through a better understanding of poverty.
This is particularly the case for the historically neglected 'adivasi'
(meaning 'original inhabitants').
Understanding
severe and persistent poverty in rural Bangladesh
Bangladesh made important advances in poverty reduction during the 1990s.
In the same decade, however, inequality rose and many of the country's
poorest people stayed trapped in poverty. In rural areas, what factors
contribute to severe and persistent poverty?
Helping
ultra-poor people sustainably move out of poverty in Bangladesh
The poorest people are often caught in a poverty trap from which it
is difficult to escape, even with the help of existing development programmes,
including microfinance. A recent initiative in Bangladesh suggests it
is possible to create grant-based approaches to suit extremely poor
households
Previous
themes from id21 rural development
Revisiting
the potential of the Internet
What
works for water supply?
Revisiting
livelihoods approaches
Does
tenure security reduce poverty?

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