Globalisation and Poverty, 2001
| Published Date | December 2001 |
|---|---|
| Type of Publication | Reports |
| Publication Under | Other APEC Groups and Initiatives, Members Selected Publications |
| Accessed | 20028 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Download publication | Download |
Description
This publication demonstrates that globalization has reduced poverty and global inequality over recent decades. However, it also points out that good national policies, sound institutions and domestic political stability also matter.
- Key Points
- The Context of Poverty Today
- Measuring Poverty and Inequality
- Keeping Track of Progress
- Evidence of Change
- Incidence of Poverty is Declining
- International Income Distribution is Becoming More Equal
- The Poor Are Sharing the Gains Population on Less US$ 1 a Day ( % )
- Quality of Life Has Improved
- Policies for Reducing Poverty — Sharing Globalisation’s Benefits
- Good Policy Choices Matter
- Support for Good Policy Choices and Global Trade Reform is Essential
- Sustaining the Momentum
- References