Adjustment Programs And Social Welfare
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Adjustment Programs And Social Welfare
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Author : Elaine Zuckerman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Adjustment Programs And Social Welfare written by Elaine Zuckerman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Developing countries categories.
While it is difficult to isolate adjustment as the sole cause of deteriorating social welfare, what little evidence exists seems to indicate that adjustment makes some of the poor poorer, but the failure to adjust makes them even poorer. This paper describes how concern for the social impact of adjustment evolved and which income groups are most affected. It looks at how data to monitor the social effects of adjustment can best be obtained and which policy reforms have the most pernicious social impact. Finally, it describes measures to mitigate the social costs of adjustment which are feasible without diluting the main objectives of adjustment.
Social Funds In Stabilization And Adjustment Programmes
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Author : Giovanni Andrea Cornia
language : en
Publisher: Unu World Institute for Development Economics Research
Release Date : 1999
Social Funds In Stabilization And Adjustment Programmes written by Giovanni Andrea Cornia and has been published by Unu World Institute for Development Economics Research this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Business & Economics categories.
Well before the introduction of adjustment-related Social Funds (SFs), many developing countries had developed a variety of safety nets comprising food subsidies, nutrition interventions, employment-based schemes and targeted transfers. Middle-income and a few low-income countries had also achieved extensive coverage in the field of social insurance. In countries committed to fighting poverty, these programmes absorbed considerable resources (2-5 per cent of GDP, excluding social insurance) and had a large impact on job creation, income support and nutrition: for instance, in 1983, Chile's public works programme absorbed 13 per cent of the labour force. Their ability to expand quickly depended on a permanent structure of experienced staff, good portfolios of projects, clear management rules, adequate allocation of domestic resources, supply-driven execution and, with the exception of food subsidies, fairly good targeting.
Imf And World Bank Sponsored Structural Adjustment Programs In Africa
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Author : Kwadwo Konadu-Agyemang
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-10-24
Imf And World Bank Sponsored Structural Adjustment Programs In Africa written by Kwadwo Konadu-Agyemang and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-24 with Science categories.
This title was first published in 2001: Bringing together geographers, planners, political scientists, economists, rural development specialists, bankers, public administrators and other development experts, this volume questions the benefits of Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAPs). It critically assesses the impact of SAPs from a wider perspective than a purely economic one, highlighting concerns about impacts of adjustments on the more vulnerable elements of society such as social welfare, the environment, labour, gender and agriculture. Revealing both the costs and benefits of the economic restructuring programme, the book also suggests alternatives to current development models, and how SAPs can be made more sustainable. An original and comprehensive addition to the collections of both students and practitioners of development.
Adjustment And Social Sector Restructuring
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Author : Jessica M. Vivian
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 1995
Adjustment And Social Sector Restructuring written by Jessica M. Vivian and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Business & Economics categories.
Social policy in developing countries has been substantially affected in recent years by economic crisis and structural adjustment, and perhaps more importantly, by the ascendance of neo-liberal ideology. By the late 1980s, the adverse effects of adjustment had become clear, and the resulting political opposition led many governments and their external supporters to design programmes meant to 'mitigate the social costs' of adjustment. The most visible of these are the 'social fund' or 'safety net' measures intended not only to address the social impacts of adjustment, but also to improve their social and political acceptability. In addition, they are seen by some as providing a model for new, more efficient and effective means of providing social service. This volume examines the goals, assumptions, impacts and possible long-term outcomes of social policy trends in developing countries.
The Impact Of Structural Adjustment Programs On Women And Gender Relations In The Household
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Author : Winnie Busingye
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
The Impact Of Structural Adjustment Programs On Women And Gender Relations In The Household written by Winnie Busingye and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Households categories.
The Alleviation Of Poverty Under Structural Adjustment
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Author : Lionel Demery
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 1987-01-01
The Alleviation Of Poverty Under Structural Adjustment written by Lionel Demery and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987-01-01 with Business & Economics categories.
This study has identified a number of examples in which concerns about the alleviation of poverty have been given some practical expression in adjustment programs. Because most of these examples are of very recent origin, it is difficult to assess how effective they have been in helping the poor. First, one striking feature of the illustrations compiled is that they are invariably orderly or planned structural adjustment programs that have often been implemented with Bank assistance (Bolivia, Cote d'Ivoire, The Gambia, Indonesia, Jamaica, and Thailand). Second, income distributions will inevitably change during adjustment. These changes are the principal incentives for resource reallocation, and without them the objectives of adjustment will not be realized. Third, the study highlights the advantages of interventions that increase the primary income claims of the poor. Finally, adjustment can act as a catalyst for policymakers to examine carefully the costs and benefits of their programs for the poor.
Efficiency Welfare Effects And Political Feasalibity Of Alternative Antipoverty And Adjustment Programs
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Author : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Efficiency Welfare Effects And Political Feasalibity Of Alternative Antipoverty And Adjustment Programs written by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with categories.
"This document presents an exploratory contribution to the understanding of the political economy of poverty alleviation. Usually, governmental decisions to apply macroeconomic measures that minimise the negative effects of adjustment on the poor, or to implement programmes specifically aimed at reducing poverty, assume that the majority of the population will support them. While there are many studies on the rationality of public choices, there are very few on the political conditions required for the implementation of anti-poverty programmes. This paper presents an indicator for assessing the political feasibility of such programmes. To take into account the influence weights of each social group, the authors have retained seven elements. Among these are: exercise of economic power, group size and the expectations of gains from the policy."--OECD.
Social Policy For Development
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Author : Anthony L Hall
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2004-05-24
Social Policy For Development written by Anthony L Hall and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-05-24 with Social Science categories.
'Strong social policy is essential for sustainable growth. This book is an extremely useful overview of social policy issue for policy makers and anyone who wants to understand the true roots of successful sustainable development' - Ian Johnson, Vice President for Sustainable Development, The World Bank 'Throughout the world issues of social development have now taken centre stage. There is no more comprehensive and readable guide to the choices and conflicts of this global drama. This book is essential reading for all students and practitioners of social development - and for every World Bank economist' - David Piachaud, Professor of Social Policy, London School of Economics This much-needed textbook fulfils a major gap in providing a complete up-to-date guide and introduction to the increasingly important role of social policy in the context of development processes and practice. Across a number of key sectors and areas of social policy concern, the authors accessibly introduce and explain the main conceptual debates, the most recent policy discussions, and provide applied examples to illustrate the latest developments in the social policy and planning field. Central topics covered include: - poverty - rural development - urban development - education - health - social work - social welfare - international development and cooperation. Social Policy for Development is an essential text for all students and practitioners alike seeking a deeper understanding of the issues of poverty, social exclusion and deprivation across social policy and development studies internationally.
Making Adjustment Work For The Poor
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Making Adjustment Work For The Poor written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Africa categories.
This document was written as part of the work undertaken under the Social Dimensions of Adjustment (SDA) Program in Africa. The program aims at thoroughly integrating social dimensions into economic and financial decision-making. To do so, it pursues several parallel tracks. 1) within each country a special institution building effort is being launched to strengthen national capability for policy analysis and project identification, preparation and implementation. 2) country-specific studies dealing with poverty alleviation and economic policy are being undertaken. 3) developing an adequate data base for analysis of social issues and formulating socioeconomic policy through monitoring surveys and integrated household surveys. 4) improving the understanding of the links among conceptual, empirical, and policy issues involved in the integration of social and economic policies and programs. This report deals mostly with the last track. The objective is to provide guidance to researchers and practioners in assembling and anlyzing the necessary data in order to achieve the objectives of the SDA initiative. It then explores the major policy issues that must be faced by governments to integrate social dimensions in the design of their structural adjustment programs and development plans.
Methods For Measuring The Effect Of Adjustment Policies On Income Distribution
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Author : Anne Maasland
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 1990
Methods For Measuring The Effect Of Adjustment Policies On Income Distribution written by Anne Maasland and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Ajuste economico categories.
There are a variety of approaches, and country issues and data availability will determine the most practical approach.