scholarly journals Small ruminants as a pathway to reduce urban poverty: An empirical analysis of Sudan

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 2017-2024
Author(s):  
Raga Elzaki ◽  
Samar Abdalla ◽  
Mohammed Al-Mahish
Keyword(s):  
Urban Area ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Urban Poverty ◽  
Small Ruminants ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Income Poverty ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Livestock Sector

Aim: This study aimed to measure the energetic incidence of poverty and determines the main factors that cause urban poverty. Moreover, the study examines the key role of the livestock sector in poverty reduction in urban regions and develops an analytical tool to aid in urban area poverty mitigation through goats and sheep ownership. Materials and Methods: The study mainly depends on primary data assembled through structured and unstructured questionnaires, which were distributed among the targeted groups in the urban area in Sudan. Poverty line and poverty indices were calculated and measured using various well-known methods. The causes of poverty were estimated using logistic regression, and the effect of small ruminants in poverty alleviation was estimated using multivariate regression analysis. Results: The study findings indicate that both food and income poverty lines are less than the standard poverty line. In addition, the results imply that rural migration and crime predictors are among the most important factors in increasing urban poverty in the study area. Furthermore, livestock ownership has a significant impact on poverty reduction. Conclusion: The study concludes that small ruminants are playing a key role in reducing urban poverty. Thus, the study urges planners and policy-makers to support policies that promote livestock sector development as a strategy to alleviate poverty in Sudan.

scholarly journals Decomposition Analysis of Poverty among Rural Farming Household in Oyo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 77-85
Author(s):  
Adeleye Ifeoluwa A. ◽  
Obabire Ibikunle E. ◽  
Fasuan Yetunde O. ◽  
Babadiji Abike O.
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Decomposition Analysis ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Income Poverty ◽  
Low Literacy ◽  
Farming Households

The incidence of poverty in Nigeria is worrisome, and it has constituted a national menace. The occurrence of poverty incidence had been found to be more pronounced among Rural farming households in the country. However, paucity of data exists in terms of decomposition of household poverty into relevant subgroups using their socio-economic characteristics. Therefore, this paper assessed the decomposition analysis of poverty among rural farming Households in Oyo State, Nigeria using the data collected through a well-structured interview schedule from 170 respondents who were selected through a multi-stage sampling procedure. Data collected were described using frequency counts and percentage while poverty Indices was analyzed using Foster-Greer Thorbecke model and Decomposition analysis. The findings revealed that higher proportion (73.5%) of the respondents were above 40 years, 65.3% were male, 78.2% were married and 27.6% had secondary education, while 62.4% had household size of between 5 and 9 persons. Majority (79.4%) had farm size of more than 1.5 hectares and 62.9% had no access to remittance. Poverty incidence (P0) was 40.59%, Poverty depth/gap (P1) was 16.11% and Poverty severity (P2) was 0.09%, among the respondents using income-poverty line measure. Decomposition analysis showed that Poverty was high among households that were headed by male, young with low literacy level, and large household size. The severity of poverty was higher among households headed by labour of other farms. Effective poverty reduction strategies should therefore focus on education, livelihood diversification and control of household size.

scholarly journals The Influence of Women’s Empowerment on Poverty Reduction in the Rural Areas of Bangladesh: Focus on Health, Education and Living Standard

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 6909
Author(s):  
Wei Wei ◽  
Tanwne Sarker ◽  
Wioletta Żukiewicz-Sobczak ◽  
Rana Roy ◽  
G. M. Monirul Alam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Multidimensional Poverty ◽  
Women's Empowerment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Women’S Empowerment ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Income Poverty

Women’s empowerment has a great influence on health, nutrition, education, and the overall well-being of societies as well as of the children and households. This study investigates the effect of women’s empowerment on poverty reduction and focuses on household deprivation, in terms of education, health, and standard of living. Primary data was collected from 914 married women from rural areas of Bangladesh using a well-structured questionnaire and a random sampling technique. Descriptive statistics, logistic regression, and ordinary least squares models were used in this study. The results indicate that increased women’s access to education, asset ownership, decision-making power on children’s health and education, and access to medical facilities, have caused a significant decline in income poverty and multidimensional poverty. However, gender violence, taking resources against women’s will, and preventing women from working outside, have caused a considerable decline in per capita income and an increase in income poverty and multidimensional poverty. Overall, it is found that women’s empowerment has a great impact on the reduction of income poverty and multidimensional poverty in society. The findings of the study can assist and guide policymakers to initiate appropriate strategies for women’s empowerment to reducing poverty in Bangladesh while making progress towards other social and developmental goals.

scholarly journals Rice Production Determinants and Income Role for the Poverty Reduction in District Larkana, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 274-279
Author(s):  
Azad Ali Khatyan ◽  
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Rahpoto ◽  
Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Mangnejo
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Urban Poverty ◽  
Rural Poverty ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Transform Method ◽  
Stratified Sample ◽  
Sample Technique

Poverty is a chronic problem in Pakistan. More than 25 percent of the population is still living below the poverty line. In Pakistan, rural poverty is more than urban poverty. More than 65 percent of the population is living in rural areas. They depend on farming. The purpose of this study was to determine the variables for the more production of rice crops which will increase the income of farmers and it will reduce the poverty from the farmers. The study calculated the average household income of the farmers. The area of this study was District Larkana. A Stratified sample technique was used for the sample from the four Taluka, a sample size of 100 farmers were selected. The data were analyzed by using the cobb-Douglas production function in the log transform method. Demographic results showed that farmers are less educated. The family size was mostly large and they are experienced. The average incomes of the farmers were 53960. The results of the regression revealed that model data is valid with Cronbach's alpha 0.69. Adjusted R-square 0.91 shows good variation due to selected variables. The model is significant at 0.000 values. All variables plow, fertilizer, seed Pest, Labor, Education, and experiences have a positive impact on rice production which is important for farmers’ income.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF FOOD PRODUCTION AND POVERTY REDUCTION OF BANGLADESH

10.26458/1819 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 191-205
Author(s):  
Haradhan Kumar MOHAJAN
Keyword(s):  
Developing Country ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
Income Poverty ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Southern Asia ◽  
Economic Progress ◽  
The Government

This study aims to investigate the food production and poverty reduction of Bangladesh in brief. Although the country faces various problems for the economic progress since the independent in 1971, in the last forty eight years the increase of food production and poverty reduction of the country became remarkably. Bangladesh is a densely populated developing country in the southern Asia. The Government of Bangladesh is trying efficiently to reduce poverty of the country. In Bangladesh about 20% of the populations still live below the poverty line, heavily undernourished with inadequate access to safe and nutritious food for a healthy life. The data of the study were collected through the secondary sources of the country. In Bangladesh, during 2000 to 2005, income poverty reduced from 48.9% to 40.0%, 2010 to 2016 reduced from 31.50% to 20%, and in 2018 it is expected to reduce in 16%. An attempt has been taken here to show the ways to increase more food production and poverty reduction of the country.

scholarly journals The Determinants of Household Poverty in South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 516 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajuruchukwu Obi ◽  
Sanelise Tafa
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
Good Picture ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Household Poverty ◽  
Reduction Strategies ◽  
Poverty Status

South Africa was privileged to be part of the MDGs agenda which was adopted in 2000. One of the aims of MDGs was to reduce extreme poverty by half in 2015. For that reason, South Africa integrated policies and strategies to rid poverty by half to that of United Nations (UN). Through all the combined policy approaches, South Africa has successfully achieved the target of halving the population living below PPP$1.25c per person per day. Whichever threshold used, the results showed that the percentage share of people living below poverty line has now decreased from 11.3 per cent in 2000 to 4.0 per cent in 2011. However, these reports are not reflecting the exact poor’s experiences because at household level there is still an outright poverty. Therefore, if the national poverty report gives a good picture about South African poverty status whereas there is still prevalence of poverty at household level, there are high chances that wrong policies in regard to poverty reduction strategies will be wrought. Hence this paper focuses on the determinants of household poverty in South Africa. The sole aim of this paper is to assess the determinants of household poverty in South Africa. The reviewed literature on determinants of poverty in South Africa would enable policy makers to see the effect of demographic characteristics on poverty in South Africa. Thus, strategies and policies aimed at alleviating poverty in South Africa can be directed to the discussed factors.

scholarly journals How to Calculate the Costs of Poverty in Canada: Comment on the Nathan Laurie Approach and Recommended Improvements

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Plante
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
Income Quintile ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
The Public ◽  
Working Paper ◽  
Canadian Provinces ◽  
First Time ◽  
Modest Level

In 2008, Nathan Laurie calculated the costs of poverty in Canada and Ontario for the first time. Since then, several researchers have used the approach he developed to calculate the costs of poverty for most of the Canadian provinces. This research has had a substantial impact on the thinking of the public and policy makers around poverty and poverty reduction in Canada. In this working paper, we distill the central tenants of Laurie’s approach and recommend several improvements that can be made to it. In effect, Laurie’s approach works with readily available data to answer the counterfactual question: what would the savings and gains be to individuals and society if we raised the standard of living of the poor to the modest level achieved by the second income quintile or higher? In several places, however, his approach results in estimates of costs that are insensitive to changes in widely recognized measures of poverty, including Canada’s new Official Poverty Line, otherwise known as the Market Basket Measure (MBM). In the latter sections of this paper, we reproduce Laurie’s original calculations and contrast these with results based on our own recommendations in the same year. Our recommendations generate comparable results.

scholarly journals Historical Role of Islamic Waqf in Poverty Reduction in Muslim Society

2015 ◽  
Vol 54 (4I-II) ◽  
pp. 979-996
Author(s):  
Muhammad Tariq Khan
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
International Policy ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Equal Distribution ◽  
Distribution Of Wealth ◽  
Cultural Life ◽  
Historical Role ◽  
Per Capita

Since the emergence of known civilisation poverty is a major challenge and in the present era, it is a wide spread world problem specifically afflicting the developing countries and also is a breeding ground for terrorism and conflicts between nations [Shirazi and Khan (2009)]. Poverty problem, with issues, of defining poverty, determining who is poor and where to draw the poverty line has been at the forefront of national and international policy-making forums, and a topic of heated debates among economists and policy makers [Khan (2007)]. Increasing per capita income along with equal distribution of wealth leading to better standard of life (with better facilities and opportunities of: food, health, clothing, housing, drinking water, income and employment, and social and cultural life) is pertinent way to reduce poverty. Islam encourages with stress on working hard and investment for earning the livelihood. For extremely poor who have no means to meet basic needs, no sources to invest, and no opportunity to earn, Islam suggested voluntary and compulsory endowments [Zakat, waqf, sadqa] for catering the needs of different degrees of poor from destitute to less poor, and also causing, circulation of wealth leading to it equal distribution, which is also another way to reduce poverty.

scholarly journals The Study on Poverty Reduction Effects of Chinese Urban Minimum Living Standard Guarantee System—Empirical Analysis Based on CHIP 2002 and 2007

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. p1
Author(s):  
Chen Zongsheng ◽  
Wen Wen
Keyword(s):  
Urban Area ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
Poverty Rate ◽  
Living Standard ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Absolute Poverty ◽  
Relative Poverty ◽  
Guarantee System ◽  
Poverty Lines

The Chinese urban minimum living-standard guarantee system, mainly functions to guarantee the poor people to have minimum living-standard life; at same time it can make some people to get rid of poverty by some poverty lines. But how much of the rates can be reduced? What differences among provinces, and what impact on all kind of families? The paper tries to answer these questions by using Chinese Household Income Project (CHIP) 2002 and 2007, taking international poverty line, minimum living standard line, Martin’s poverty line and relative poverty line respectively to measure the poverty reduction impact of urban minimum living standard guarantee. On the whole, the urban minimum living standard guarantee is effective to alleviate absolute poverty and even part of relative poverty. For example, taking international poverty line as standard, in 2002 the urban minimum living guarantee respectively decreased absolute poverty rate, poverty gap and squared poverty gap of national urban area by 4.58%, 11.41% and 16.32%, while in 2007 decreased respectively by 47.24%, 70.87% and 83.04%. Taking relative poverty line as standard, in 2002 respectively poverty rate, poverty gap and squared poverty gap of national urban area decreased by 1.92%, 4.65% and 8.37%, while in 2007 the 3 indices reached by 3.28%, 11.63% and 22.57% respectively, but which are lower than by international poverty line. On the whole, according to different poverty lines and indices, the urban citizen in different provinces and families gained different poverty reduction effects brought by the urban minimum living standard guarantee.

scholarly journals Income disparity in southeastern Mexico: A reflection from economic indicators

2020 ◽  
pp. 11-22
Author(s):  
Yazmin Denisse Salvador-Garcia ◽  
Erika Guadalupe May-Guillermo ◽  
Samuel De La Cruz-May
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
Economic Indicators ◽  
Quintana Roo ◽  
Income Poverty ◽  
High Poverty ◽  
Extreme Poverty ◽  
Economic Vulnerability ◽  
Distribution Of Income

The objective of this document is to analyze the distribution of income in the states of the southeast region of Mexico during the period 2010-2016, to identify the levels of inequality in economic matters. For this, a documentary, descriptive and longitudinal investigation was carried out, analyzing six economic indicators reported by the Consejo Nacional de Evaluación de la Política de Desarrollo Social (CONEVAL) for the period studied: 1) Gini coefficient, 2) population in poverty situation, 3) vulnerable population by income, 4) population in extreme poverty, 5) population with income below the extreme poverty line by income and 6) population with income below the income poverty line. The results indicate that Chiapas, Guerrero and Oaxaca were the most vulnerable states due to low income levels, high poverty in general, and prevailing inequality in the region. In contrast, the state with the least economic vulnerability was Quintana Roo. The main contribution of the study lies in the identification of the poorest and most vulnerable states in the southeast of Mexico, as well as in the formulation of recommendations for the better distribution of income and poverty reduction in the analyzed region.

The Status of Livelihood Vulnerability and Its CopingCapacities of Urban Squatters in Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Nepal

Patan Pragya ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-32
Author(s):  
Chhabi Ram Baral
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Urban Poverty ◽  
Rural Poverty ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
The Status

Urban poverty is one of multidimensional issue in Nepal. Increasing immigration from the outer parts of Kathmandu due to rural poverty, unemployment and weak security of the lives and the properties are core causes pushing people into urban areas. In this context how squatter urban area people sustain their livelihoods is major concern. The objectives of the study are to find out livelihood assets and capacities squatters coping with their livelihood vulnerability in adverse situation. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are applied for data collection. It is found that squatters social security is weak, victimized by severe health problems earning is not regular with lack of physical facilities and overall livelihood is critical. This study helps to understand what the changes that have occurred in livelihood patterns and how poor people survive in urban area.

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