
Rural Poverty in Developing Countries : Issues and Policies »
Journal Issue
Volume/Issue: 2000/78
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s): Mahmood Khan
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 01 April 2000
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781451850093.001
ISBN: 9781451850093
Keywords: Rural poverty; developing countries; issues and policies, rural poverty, health care, agricultural growth, agricultural land, rural women
In most developing countries, poverty is more widespread and severe in rural than in urban areas. The author reviews some important aspects of rural poverty and draws key implications for public policy. He presents...